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Reflections of Fear: How Horror Remakes Mirror Their Times Part 1
11/18/2025
Reflections of Fear: How Horror Remakes Mirror Their Times Part 1
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dig into why horror remakes aren’t just cash grabs; they can be cultural mirrors. They explore how each new version reflects the fears, politics, and anxieties of its era ion movies including Invasion of the Body Snatchers to The Thing, The Fly, The Crazies, and more. The duo discuss how Cold War paranoia, AIDS-era panic, post-9/11 distrust, and societal movements have all shaped how filmmakers reinterpret classic monsters. Whether it’s aliens, body horror, or gaslighting, these remakes don’t just retell familiar stories…they show us what society is truly afraid of in their moment in time. The conversation was prompted by an article titled “These Horror Remakes Are Vital Sociopolitical Mirrors Of Their Time” by Ariel Fisher (www.arielfisher.com). For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com
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