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Chair of Christian Thought Iwaasa Lecture on Urban Theology
Josh Larsen, Fear Not! A Christian Appreciation of Horror Movies
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
7:00pm - 8:30pm MST
Venue: Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Calgary Central Library: 800 – 3rd Street SE

Organized by Dr Carolyn Muessig, Chair of Christian Thought, University of Calgary. Hosted by the Calgary Public Library in partnership with the University of Calgary and Ambrose University.
Why would anyone want to watch horror movies? Why would Christians, in particular, bother with the genre? Combining critical observation and theological reflection, critic Josh Larsen makes the case that monster movies, creature features, slashers, and other fright films artfully reflect our deep worries in a way that resonates with the Christian experience. Whether you’re a horror fan, curious about the genre, or tend to avoid it, this lecture will help you appreciate both the artistry and spiritual richness of the hugely popular genre.

Josh Larsen is the co-host of the radio show and podcast Filmspotting, author of Movies Are Prayers and Fear Not! A Christian Appreciation of Horror, as well as editor/producer for Think Christian, a website and podcast exploring faith and pop culture. Josh was a film critic for the Chicago-based Sun-Times Media for more than 10 years. In 2011, he joined the Christian media landscape as editor of Think Christian. In 2012 he joined the long-running weekly podcast Filmspotting, aired on WBEZ in Chicago. A veteran of the Sundance, Toronto, and Chicago International Film Festivals, Josh has given talks on film at various colleges and conferences. Since 2017, he has led “Ebert Interruptus,” a tradition established by Roger Ebert, which analyzes a single film scene by scene over several days at the University of Colorado’s Conference on World Affairs. You can connect with Josh via [email protected], or on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Letterboxd.