Monstrous Flesh and the Feral Feminine: Clelia McElroy on Horror

05/27/25 • 25 min

Clelia McElroy is a film researcher and the founder/director of Monstrous Flesh, a project dedicated to exploring the representation of women and non-binary people in the horror genre. Since its inception in 2021, Monstrous Flesh has been hosting film courses, events, panel talks, lectures and film seasons in collaboration with community groups and art institutions in the Midlands and the North of England.

Since 2023, Clelia has been collaborating with Dr Megan Kenny on the Monstrous Flesh podcast, and together they have created the Monstrous Flesh Collective to promote their podcast activities, as well as the publication of the Monstrous Flesh Journal.
Find out more www.monstrousflesh.co.uk
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Tarot Interviews - Monstrous Flesh and the Feral Feminine: Clelia McElroy on Horror

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Tarot Interviews plenary community venture that explores the representation of women and non-binary individuals in horror through curated film courses , events and thought-provoking podcasts . Clearly , alongside co-host dr megan kenny , fearlessly pull back the shower curtain on the origins of horror tropes , offering a fresh and inclusive perspective on the genre .

Clelia McElroy