Fright School

Welcome back to Fright School! On this week's episode we are joined by the Maven of the Eventide herself, Elisa Hansen! Joshua and Elisa catch up after visiting Romania together. Elisa shares her love for the vampire and the Phantom of the Opera. Joe is delighted to not be left out of the discussion by chatting about Broadway musicals! This episode is very special because Joshua has long said Fright school would never cover INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, but here we are! Elisa brings her extensive knowledge of Anne Rice's work to the discussion and helps us bury a long shared rumor about Tom Cruise's role in changing the film. We discuss the 90s panic surrounding gay adoption, casting Cher in the film, and the tragedy of Claudia. Visit Maven of the Eventide on YouTube! Join the Fright School book club by reading Elisa's book THE COMPANY OF DEATH! GENDER CONVENTIONS: HOMOSEXUAL EROTICISM AND FAMILY LIAISONS IN ANNE RICE AND NEIL JORDAN’S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE by Iulia-Mădălina PINTILIE Learn more about yo