On Film

The Horror Movie - Halloween Special Part 2

By Charles Horak,

Published October 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM MDT

As Halloween approaches, many movie lovers have turned to films that aim to frighten or disturb the viewer. The Horror movie has been almost a perennial success story since the inception of cinema, but what makes this genre of film so popular and long standing? In Part 2 of this edition of On Film, host Charles Horak will continue his discussion with horror filmmaker Lucky McKee as they search for an answer to this question. They also talk about the first movies that ever scared them, the evolution of the genre, and the fascination behind being in a darkened theater watching horror.

Additional Information/Links:

To know more about Lucky Mckee click on the following link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1031246/

Originally aired on October 26, 2024

Tags

On Film KTEP Programming

Charles Horak

Charles Horak didn't sleep much as a child, preferring instead to watch movies on late night TV. Not much has changed since then, except that he now shares his life-long passion for movies with others. Horak's association with On Film began in the summer of 2002 when he was interviewed by the show's originator, Cynthia Haines. In the summer of 2005, Horak took over for Haines as host of the show.

See stories by Charles Horak

Sam Cassiano

Sam Cassiano is a native Californian who spent his formative years in the Bay Area. An army brat, his family toured Germany and Japan before settling in El Paso in 1973. Initially a Communications Major at UTEP, a radio internship at KPAS-FM 94, the PASS launched his broadcasting career. He can be heard as the morning news anchor on KTEP during NPR's Morning Edition, and Friday evenings at 10 pm as the host of Friday Night Blues.

See stories by Sam Cassiano