Dr Linnie Blake discusses zombies, horror and the value of Humanities
Words by Sophie Bannister
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| Gothicist and Principal Lecturer in Film Dr Linnie Blake |
Welcome to the very first Talking Heads, where we explore why the Humanities matter in today’s society. In this week’s instalment, Student Press Office journalist Sophie Bannister talks to Dr Linnie Blake and Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes about their exciting upcoming Gothic week, their work with Horror, and how zombies are taking over our television screens.
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