🌵 Terminal Desert: From Trinity Site to the Ends of the Earth

Join us for an insightful lecture that navigates the fascinating journey of the American desert as portrayed in horror cinema! 🎥✨

From the eerie tales of Greed (1924) to the dystopian tales of post-apocalyptic films, this talk explores how the stark desert landscape has become a breeding ground for nightmares. Dive into the evolution of this unforgiving terrain, which has been shaped by atomic testing and the rise of low-budget genre films.

Discover the chilling narratives that emerged in the 1950s with creature features, transition through the adrenaline-pumping biker films, and journey to the desolate futures of the 1980s. 🌄

In this captivating discussion, we will challenge traditional horror aesthetics, demonstrating that true madness and violence thrive not in dark corners, but in the glaring sunlight of open spaces.

Join us as we uncover the terrifying reality of environmental indifference and the monsters that lurk within.

🗓️ Date: October 10 17:00 - 19:00