Topic: Horror

The cultural impact of climate change is seen in the emergence of "eco-horror" in film and media, where the planet itself acts as the monster. In the natural world, researchers at Durham University claim Alpine mountain goats are shrinking, weighing 25% less than in the 1980s due to rising temperatures. In a lighter story, a North Carolina jeweler refunded $500,000 to customers after a successful "white Christmas" weather gamble.

Geert Wilders spoke at a "Free Tommy Robinson" march in the UK after being allowed entry by border officials. Separately, a media analyst discusses the emergence of "eco-horror," a subgenre where the planet itself acts as the monster in response to climate change. This trend is attributed to the influence of the Lear Foundation on Hollywood scripts.

The psychological impact of Ebola coverage is compared to horror films like "Outbreak" and "Contagion." A detailed tangent explores the low-tech special effects used in the 1981 film "Scanners," specifically the practical method of using a shotgun to achieve the famous head-explosion scene.

A brief performance in the style of old-time radio horror demonstrates the potential for a new "informatic" voiceover career. The segment references the work of Arch Oboler and involves a descriptive script about internal organs, suggesting a market for classic radio-style storytelling.

A visit to Universal Studios for the Igor Awards, hosted by Corey Feldman, is described as a low-tech but entertaining experience. The event coincided with the opening of Halloween Horror Nights, featuring actors dressed as zombies and various themed mazes like the Chucky and Friday the 13th attractions. Observations are made regarding the "zombified" nature of the general public waiting in long lines at the theme park.