The Menu And Where The Soul Goes With Katherine Silva Horror Joy podcast

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The Menu and Where the Soul Goes with Katherine Silva

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Exploring the Horrors of Food in 'The Menu' and 'Where the Soul Goes'

In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff dive into the intricate relationship between food and horror. They are joined by author Katherine (Kat) Silva to discuss Mark Mylod's 2022 film 'The Menu' and its commentary on class, privilege, and consumption through the lens of food Horror.

Silva's forthcoming book 'Where the Soul Goes,' a post-apocalyptic travel tale, is also explored, highlighting its themes of food's power to unite people even in dark times. The discussion touches on various aspects of food in Horror, the importance of performance in both cuisine and life, and the personal connections characters have with food.

The episode wraps up with a joyful celebration of these works, emphasizing the inherent trust and risks related to the intimate act of eating.

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