School is in session… and so is horror.
In this episode of Grave Tone, Meaghan and Arthur explore the never-ending fascination with academic horror and dark academia in books, films, and television. Why do classrooms, boarding schools, and universities make such chilling backdrops for horror stories? From Stephen King’s Carrie and Christine to cult favorites like The Faculty, Urban Legend, and Happy Death Day, all the way to modern hits like Wednesday and adaptations of Ninth House and Babel, we uncover the tropes, themes, and cultural fears that keep bringing audiences back to campus-based horror.
We also play a creative game of “Build Your Own Dark Academia Horror” — constructing the perfect setting, antagonist, and twist ending for a fictional campus horror movie.
If you love dark academia aesthetics, horror history, slashers, supernatural thrillers, or just the spooky vibes of school hallways after dark, this episode is for you.
🎒 Back to School, Back to Horror
🏫 Academic Horror: A Subgenre That Never Dies
📺 Iconic Examples in Film & TV
📚 Academic Horror in Literature
🎭 Dark Academia Aesthetics
🩸 Build Your Own Horror School (Game Segment)
👻 Closing Thoughts
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