{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FSS 57: Pat Gonder, &quot;Good Boy,&quot; Horror Movies &amp; Pet Ghost Stories","description":"It\u2019s Halloween season, and the Fantastic Story Society is diving deep into the world of horror with Dr. Patrick Gonder \u2014 retired professor, horror scholar, and lifelong student of the strange. Together, we discuss the remarkable new film Good Boy, a ghost story told entirely from the perspective of a dog. Patrick shares insights into how the film\u2019s unique storytelling perspective shifts horror conventions, why animals make such fascinating protagonists, and how camera work shapes audience emotion. The conversation also spans other standout horror films like Weapons, Longlegs, The Changeling, and Trick \u2019r Treat, plus personal ghost encounters and spine-tingling folklore from the Philippines. This episode is packed with movie talk, folklore, filmmaking lessons, and genuine chills \u2014 the perfect companion for spooky season. We explore: \ud83d\udc15 What happens when man\u2019s best friend becomes the witness to terror \ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f The challenges of storytelling through cinematography \ud83d\udc80 Why movies like Weapons, The Changeling, and Trick \u2019r Treat stay timeless \ud83d\udc7b Real-life ghost stories from Patrick\u2019s time living above a funeral home 0:00 \u2013 Intro: It\u2019s Horror Season at the Fantastic Story Society 2:00 \u2013 Introducing Horror Scholar Dr. Patrick Gonder 3:20 \u2013 Teaching the Art of Horror &amp;amp; Comic Books 5:20 \u2013 Trailer Reaction: Good Boy \u2013 A Ghost Story Told by a Dog 8:00 \u2013 The Dog\u2019s Perspective: Emotion, Loyalty &amp;amp; Limited Dialogue 11:00 \u2013 How They Made Good Boy (and Why You Shouldn\u2019t Watch the Featurette First) 15:00 \u2013 The Visual Language of Horror \u2013 Cinematography &amp;amp; Storytelling 17:00 \u2013 Recent Standout Horror Films: Weapons, Longlegs, Sinners 20:40 \u2013 What Makes a Horror Movie Great? Emotion, Relationships &amp;amp; Atmosphere 23:40 \u2013 Revisiting the \u201cIs Silence of the Lambs Horror?\u201d Debate 24:20 \u2013 Patrick\u2019s Annual Halloween Watchlist 27:00 \u2013 Filipino Horror, Monsters, and the Manananggal 31:00 \u2013 Zombie Fatigue and Fresh Scares (Last Train to Busan, Slither) 32:30 \u2013 Max\u2019s Writing &amp;amp; Filmmaking Retreats \u2013 Helping Writers Create 37:00 \u2013 True Ghost Stories: Dogs, Spirits &amp;amp; Strange House Energy 44:00 \u2013 Life Above a Funeral Home \u2013 Patrick\u2019s Exorcist Experience 48:00 \u2013 \u201cThe Dog Named No\u201d \u2013 A Perfectly Creepy Story ","author_name":"The Fantastic Story Society","author_url":"http:\/\/fantastic.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38863190\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194955315"}