Join Joe and Pace as they interview special guest Richard Lindsay (author of Hollywood Biblical Epics and co-editor of poptheology.com) in this introductory episode to season 2. We talk about the intersection of pop culture and religion, camp and queer themes in Biblical epics, and take a deep dive into the 1973 classic The Exorcist. We also announce what franchise we will be covering this season of Horror Nerds at Church as well as quite a few other fun things! This episode is definitely not one to miss.
CW: talk about menstruation and other bodily functions in relation to the Exorcist film and talk of trauma around spiritual warfare language and a mention of conversion camp toward the end of the episode.
Books Mentioned:
Hollywood Biblical Epics: Camp Spectacle and Queer Style from the Silent Era to the Modern Day by Richard Lindsay
Notes on Camp by Susan Sontag
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
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