In this episode of 'Horror Joy,' hosts Brian and Jeff delve into the appeal of found footage horror and are joined by author Michael Wehunt to explore these themes.

They discuss Wehunt's debut novel, 'The October Film Haunt,' which blends subgenres including found footage, slasher, and occult horror.

The conversation covers Wehunt’s writing journey, the intricacies of the horror genre, and deeper themes of community, belief, and the potential dangers they pose.

Wehunt shares his thoughts on the joy within horror and how true-life horrors like social media manipulation and post-truth societies interact with horror elements in literature.

The episode concludes with insights on recent horror literature that has brought joy to the participants, emphasizing the depth and complexity of the genre.