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Body Horror
Body horror is the film subgenre that intentionally showcases graphic or psychologically disturbing violations of the human body. Such unnatural … More
History of Vampires in Media
What comes to your mind when you hear “vampire”? Chances are you think of a pale-skinned, unmistakably beautiful, strong and … More
Vampirism: myth or malady?
Vampires have haunted our imaginations for centuries, from the gruesome, grotesque creatures of the original European folk tales to the … More
Elephantiasis: That’s the Actual Name of a Disease
If we want to discuss a truly deforming disease – one that certainly causes your physical appearance to change – … More
1961 Milgram Experiment: You Have No Choice but to Continue
If you were to think of what it means to be disfigured, you would probably begin by thinking of all … More
Erectile Dysfunction and High School Musical: The Symbolism of Stereotypes
Have you ever looked at a person with a limp and said: I wonder how that reflects this person’s values … More
Hip-Hop and The Flexible Body
My interest in hip-hop began as many upper-middle class white teens’ did. Though I was late to the party by … More
Get Out and Nosferatu: Monsters of the Times
Humans love to think about fear. For some reason, our little monkey brains are obsessed with it…
Phineas Gage: From Bad Day to the Advancement of Brain Science
I’m going to stretch the definition of “disease” and “experimentation” by talking about a construction worker named Phineas Gage. On … More
The Flexible Body 