Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema — Book Launch with Mary Wild

All registrants will receive their link to join via ZOOM. Attendees will also receive access to the recording on the Monday after the event, available to watch back for 1 month.

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Join us for the official launch of Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema, the debut book by lecturer and podcaster Mary Wild. Inspired by her Wild About Horror segments on The Evolution of Horror podcast, the book investigates 50 films across six core subgenres—Mind, Body, Nature, Aliens, Vampires, and Home Invasion—through close readings of essential titles including Mulholland Drive, Black Swan, Jaws, Predator, Twilight, and Misery. Guided by Freudian, Lacanian, and Jungian theory, Mary treats cinema as a projective test to uncover meaningful subjective associations.At this special event, Mary will discuss the creative process behind the book, read select excerpts, and reflect on personal motivations that shaped her writing. Throughout the evening, she’ll be joined by three special guests:

• Mike Muncer – host of The Evolution of Horror podcast and author of the book’s foreword
• Susana Vilchez – visual artist and painter of the book’s arresting cover
• Emily Bennett – award-winning film director and writer

This interactive session offers behind-the-scenes insight into the making of Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema, and celebrates the horror film as a sacred site of introspection, catharsis, and erotic awakening. A Q&A will follow the main presentation.

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Speakers:

Mary Wild @psycstar is a leading voice in the field of film studies, and the creator of the Projections lecture series at Freud Museum London, applying psychoanalysis to film interpretation. She publishes exclusive content on Patreon and Substack.

Mike Muncer is a freelance film journalist and podcaster. He is the creator and host of the UK’s biggest and most successful horror podcast, The Evolution of Horror.

Susana Vilchez (known as Suspirialand) is a Toronto-based Spanish artist and graphic designer acclaimed for her distinctive horror-themed cover art. Her work has been exhibited internationally and commissioned by clients including Waxwork Records, BOOM, IDW Publishing, and Delirium Magazine.

Emily Bennett is an Academy-recognised screenwriter and award-winning director whose films (e.g., Alone With You), have premiered at international film festivals. Her upcoming projects include Blood Shine (second feature collaboration with husband and DoP Justin Brooks), and an acting role in Shelby Oaks, produced by genre legend Mike Flanagan.

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Tickets:

Suggested donation £10-£15.Minimum donation £1.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the Freud Museum London, which receives no regular Government income. We are grateful to you for supporting our independent museum as generously as possible.