Hey, London! The Miskatonic Institute Of Horror Studies Returns In 2016!

The Miskatonic Institute, seeking to educate and enlighten the masses on the intricacies, beauty and terror of the wide swath of that which we call horror films, is back for a second season. Co-director Kier-La Janisse and Virginie Selavy have put together an eclectic and fascinating program for early January, including talks about J.G. Ballard, a discussion with great director John Hough (The Watcher in the Woods, The Legend of Hell House), a talk on music in horror films, and much more. The events will once again take place at the Horse Hospital. Having attended last year, I can highly recommend for those who are both new to horror cinema, or for those aficionados who might learn something new.

Visiting instructor Jack Sargeant (author of Deathtripping) launches the season in January with his lecture "JG Ballard: Crash, The Atrocity Exhibition and Moving Beyond Literature." He will be followed in February by a special instalment of "Live From Miskatonic," featuring director John Hough (The Legend of Hell House, Twins of Evil, Escape To Witch Mountain) in an extensive onstage interview with FilmBar70 curator Justin Harries. In March, Frances Morgan, Deputy Editor of The Wire, will present on the intersection of sound design and horror. In April, Miskatonic London co-director and Electric Sheep Founder Virginie Selavy will present 'Holy Torture', an investigation of desire, cruelty, and religion in 60s and 70s cinema. And we'll be closing the season with Headpress founder David Kerekes, who will present a multimedia excursion through the dangerous landscape of custom-ordered sex and horror films.

The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies - London
Spring 2016 Semester, Horse Hospital, Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1JD

Prices: £10 advance / £11 on the door / £8 concs / £40 full semester ticket

JG BALLARD: CRASH, THE ATROCITY EXHIBITION AND MOVING BEYOND LITERTATURE
Thursday January 7, 7-10pm
Instructor: Jack Sargeant

Live from Miskatonic: JOHN HOUGH IN CONVERSATION
Thursday February 11, 7-10pm
Instructor: Justin Harries

INHUMAN SOUND: ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS IN HORROR FILM
Thursday March 10, 7-10pm
Instructor: Frances Morgan

HOLY TORTURE: DESIRE, CRUELTY, POWER AND RELIGION IN 1960S-1970S CINEMA
Thursday April 14, 7-10pm
Instructor: Virginie Selavy

IT'S NOT REAL, BUT IT'S REALITY: THE STORY OF CUSTOM-MADE SEX AND HORROR
Thursday May 12, 7-10pm
Instructor: David Kerekes
*Adults Only

For full details on the classes and instructor, visit the Miskatonic London website.