Kenahorror! Behind the Evil Eye - Jewish Lore that Begat the Horror Genre

Garbed in ritual tunic, an adept summons the elements to his command. Drawing on the archaic power availed to him by the Universe, he commands a lifeless being into an animated mute humanoid, who will do his bidding until the master orders him: “Cease!”

Throughout history the stories, myths, and fears by and about Jewish customs and Jewish people have been used to create literature, film and art, often without the consent of, or input from, the people depicted. It is a little known fact that most scary books and films that predate nuclear war feature these stories that cast Jewish folklore and traditions as something to be feared. In this series we will illuminate how Jewish stereotypes became the foothold for the genre of horror as we know it today.

For the 2nd in this series we will discuss the Jewish ancient mystical Golem technology, and screen the hilarious and brilliant Young Frankenstein which is one of the many depictions of Golem-like
characters in horror film history.

All Ages/Sliding Scale $7-$18

Your facilitators:
Miss Petra is a film and folklore nerd, professional aerialist, and co-founder of Prismagic Circus.
Andrine de la Rocha is a queer Jewish American Priestess, and creator of the Hebrunes Oracle.

Kenahorror! Behind the Evil Eye - Jewish Lore that Begat the Horror Genre

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