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Capitalism: A Horror Story: Gothic Marxism and the Dark Side of the Radical Imagination with Jon Greenaway

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Jul 29, 2024
Jon Greenaway, an author exploring capitalism through horror, dives into the chilling intersections of Gothic Marxism and societal critique. He discusses the revolutionary potential in horror narratives, referencing classics like 'Dracula' to highlight capitalist anxieties. Greenaway also examines the haunting metaphor of the house in trauma, body horror in post-COVID cinema, and the dual role of Satan as a revolutionary figure. The conversation intertwines horror with utopian visions, revealing deeper societal truths through a macabre lens.
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