Vampires. We love
them. We fear them. Join Katie Evans as she explores our complex
relationship with our favourite fanged monsters.
The history of vampires doesn’t just begin with films or literature
but with folklore and with a very real fear.
Our fascination with blood-suckers has endured through the
centuries, evolving into a key element of pop culture and leaving a
lasting mark on our collective consciousness. From psychoanalysis,
to queer theory, and modern representations of trauma, these
creatures often embody the darker sides of our psyche and desire to
challenge the world. This talk will trace their evolution, through
Dracula and Carmilla, to Lost Boys and our beloved Buffy the
Vampire Slayer.
Together we will sink our teeth into why we both fear and love
vampires, and how their stories resonate with us on a personal
level. We’ll examine how these creatures have been used in cinema
to represent otherness, internal struggles, trauma and sex. By
applying psychoanalysis and a lens of gender and sexuality, we’ll
dig deep into the vampiric legend—both in fantasy and in the real
world.
Katie Evans
Katie Evans is a
BACP-accredited therapist, horror researcher and self-confessed
horror nerd who lectures across the UK and Ireland on the
psychology of horror, sexuality in horror and vampires. She has
spoken for organisations including the NHS, the British
Psychological Society and The Maudsley, and explores how horror
fiction can deepen our understanding of ourselves, mental health
and the world around us.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Creature of the Night
Vampires, Sexuality and The Unconscious |
15:30 - 17:00 | £13.75 |
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