Philosophy of Horror: Why Are We So Attracted To Being Scared?
Title:
Philosophy of Horror: Why Are We So Attracted To Being Scared?
Year:
2025
Original Order:
8734
Game:
SEM25ND282173
Group:
City of Glass Games
Short Description:
Join us as we dive deep into the philosophy of horror and why we keep venturing further into the dark and scary.
Long Description:
Why do we love horror? What about it makes so many of lock in to films, video games, tabletop RPGs, and novels about the grim, gruesome, and macabre? This panel explores popular themes in horror and how they help us as humans understand and cope with existential dread and the horrors we face every day.
Panelists include:
Ian E Muller - CEO of Gehenna Gaming & Game Writer (Eldritch Automata, Scion, The Red Opera)
Crystal Mazur - Freelance Game Writer (Vampire: The Masquerade, Never Going Home, Black Void, The Black Ballad) & Podcast Host (Darker Days Radio)
David Whitmore - Freelance Game Writer (Warhammer Fantasy, Soulbound) & Podcast Host (Darker Days Radio, Darkhammer)
Cap Rör - Burlesque Performer (Candybox Revue) & Actress
Event Type:
SEM - Seminar
Minimum Players:
10
Maximum Players:
100
Age Required:
Mature (18+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Duration:
1
Game Master Names:
Erik Norris, Ian Muller, Yvonne Crowley, Erik Norris, Victoria Queeno, Jonathan Mendoza, Josh Sissel, Alex R, Zachary Vaudo, Kathryn Morris, Jonsi Donnelly, Alexandra Gumm, Lizz Eidenbac, Kyle Knotts, Abigail Yazzie, Jonathan Galor