Exploring the Philosophy and Emotional Power of Horror
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The Horrible Imaginings Podcast explores the emotional truth, artistic depth, and cultural relevance of horror and dark art. Through intimate, long-form conversations with filmmakers, authors, and artists, Miguel fosters deep discussion around fear, storytelling, and human connection.
Recorded October 2011. Terry Castle, daughter of legendary filmmaker William Castle, shares anecdotes about her father's ingenious horror film gimmicks, his passion for storytelling, and the personal and professional challenges he faced—particularly during and after the making of Rosemary's Baby.
Recorded November 2017. San Diego Asian Film Festival Artistic Director Brian Hu examines the importance of genre in fulfilling the festival's mission, the collaborative spirit with other film festivals, and the variety of films featured in this year's lineup.
Recorded October 2015. Special guests Andrew Kasch and John Skipp, directors of Tales of Halloween's segment “This Means War,” talk about their creative process and the inspiration behind their works.
Miguel brings warmth, curiosity, and deep genre knowledge to every interview. His background in education, film curation, and live events helps guests open up and speak honestly about their work and worldview.
Episodes often support the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival’s mission by previewing upcoming programs, highlighting underrepresented voices, and deepening community engagement through year-round content.