Tag Archives: Stephen King

Podcast Interview with Doug Cowan on “America’s Dark Theologian”

November 15th, 2018 | Posted in Douglas Cowan, horror, podcast, religion, Stephen King, theology

Doug Cowan has been a frequent guest here at TheoFantastique discussing his books on science fiction, horror and religion. We are pleased to have him back in a podcast where he discusses his new book America’s Dark Theologian: The Religious Imagination of Stephen King (New York University Press, 2018). Sit back and enjoy our conversation […]

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PET SEMATARY: “Resurrection” Gone Wrong and Parental Loss

September 2nd, 2009 | Posted in death, horror, Pet Sematary, Stephen King

One of the programs I watch every time it’s replayed is Bravo’s “The 100 Scariest Movie Moments” (2004). Although I certainly find my areas of disagreement in the program’s selection of moments (for example, Jaws listed as number 1, the flying monkeys from The Wizard of Oz being included, and inclusion of the psychedelic boat scene […]

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Stephen King: Horror, Politics, Theology and Other Social Commentary

November 8th, 2008 | Posted in Stephen King, The Mist

It is amazing to me how serious social commentary surfaces in films that are often dismissed as mere entertainment. A recent post from the message board for the Popular Culture Association that touched on research resources supporting the idea that popular cultural texts, such as Stephen King’s horror writings, now have become sources for articulating theological […]

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Despite a Distinguished Pedigree and Helpful Function, Monsters Receive Little Respect

October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Beowulf, horror, Stephen King

You might recall comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s old schtick about getting no respect. Our monstrous literary and cinematic creations might sympathize, as well as those who find them of interest beyond escapist pop culture entertainment. Last week I was looking at the intriguing academic research and writing of Michael Collings of Pepperdine University who has written […]

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