At this moment, I’m in the midst of writing Season Five of paranormal horror for AGENT STOKER, the scripted fiction podcast that I co-created with actor Chris Conner – the show we pride ourselves on...
At the time of this interview, Greg Siegle is a leading researcher and Director of the Program in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience as well as a professor of Psychiatry and Translational Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His work spans psychiatry, neuroscience, and, intriguingly, horror studies, where he examines the intersection of fear, emotion, and psychological resilience. Our discussion explores his research on how fear functions in the brain, the potential for horror as a therapeutic tool, and the role of immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) in mental health treatments.
At the time of this interview, Paige is an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh who worked closely with the HSWG and acted as a representative for the group. Paige has also created an...
Contributor Cassandra Gray, an HSWG content creator, DNID major at the University of Pittsburgh, and lover of horror, explores the genre's psychological effects on video games and how these immersive experiences evoke fear through mechanics, narrative, and atmosphere. She also explores the growing trend of VR horror experiences and examines how these technologies reshape the genre and influence players on deeper levels.
