With a global recession and nationalism on the rise, folk horror is taking center stage. Recently, Laura interviewed author Howard David Ingham about the resurgence of folk horror and its core themes.

Hauntings are not restricted to the dead: economic, social, cultural factors, and the very past itself can come to bear on the present. In this interview with Robert McLaughlin, author and lecturer, we discuss hauntology and suburban life.

The intersection of a religious text and the horror genre is one that I felt I should have realized sooner. For anyone interested in religious horror, this text is an essential read. You can also find our interview with author Dr Brandon Grafius in the culture section.