PechaKucha Monster Madness

Creative Showcase For Your Halloween Bash

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Monster Madness

As the leaves turn and shadows deepen, we invite you to a thrilling exploration of the monstrous and the mysterious! This Halloween, join us at PechaKucha as we celebrate a ghastly gathering of presentations featuring everything from Japan's mischievous yokai to elusive cryptids and sanguine vampires. Prepare for a monstrous mix of tales that will enchant, terrify, and tickle your funny bone, as we delve into the eerie and extraordinary world of monsters!

"You can’t visit Point Pleasant without taking a selfie with a giant metal Mothman, it's basically a rite of passage!"

- Ron Rollins

Midnight Wings: The Mothman Haunts Again!

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Ron Rollins takes us on a lighthearted dive into the curious world of the Mothman, a legendary creature that haunts the imagination of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. With campy charm and local pride, this small town has transformed sightings of a winged, red-eyed cryptid into a quirky tourist attraction, complete with statues, a museum, and even a festival. Rollins explores how folklore, nostalgia, and a bit of supernatural fun have breathed new life into a once-forgotten place.

How to Survive a Kappa Attack

Matt Alt

Matt Alt introduces the mischievous yet deadly kappa, one of Japan's most iconic yokai, with humor and practical tips for "surviving" an encounter with this green, frog-like creature. From cucumbers to bowing, Alt dives into the folklore surrounding the kappa, their quirky habits, and their place in Japanese culture as both terrifying monsters and beloved mascots.

Vlad the Impaler

Boying Medina

In this chilling historical account by Boying Medina we explore the life of Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler, a brutal prince whose brutal tactics defending Wallachia against the Ottoman Empire would inspire the legend of Dracula. Through merciless methods like impalement and scorched earth warfare, Vlad the Impaler struck terror into his enemies, cementing his legacy as both a national hero and a historical villain.

Spirited Figures

Cesc Grané

Character designer Cesc Grané invites us into his imaginative realm, where the enchanting world of Japanese folklore takes center stage. Drawing inspiration from ancient yokai and modern Japanese aesthetics, Cesc breathes new life into mythical creatures creating vibrant characters that spark wonder and curiosity.

Monsters as Metaphors

Nick Hoy

Nick Hoy explores the eerie world of mythical monsters, uncovering how they embody cultural fears and human anxieties. From Dracula's Victorian dread of moral decay to Medusa's challenge to traditional gender roles, he reveals how these creatures offer insight into society and the human psyche.

Mom’s Japanese Monsters

Pamela Wesson

Step into a world of Japanese folklore with Pamela Wesson as she shares her mother’s collection of yokai prints from the 50s and 60s. These woodblock masterpieces filled with mischievous and mysterious spirits, reveal a long lasting influence. Today’s anime, manga, and video games continue to draw inspiration from these centuries old figures.

Beware the Rice Monsters!

Matt Alt

Matt Alt, yokai aficionado dives into the eerie folklore of rice paddy spirits and their vengeful nature. He tells the legend of Dorotabo, the "Rice Paddy Boy", a muddy, single-eyed ghost who rises from neglected fields to voice his displeasure. Alt unravels Japan’s animistic traditions and warns of what can happen when a rice field is left untended.

Spooktacular Showcase
For Your Halloween Bash!

We hope you’ve had a ghoulishly good time exploring the wild world of creatures that haunt our imaginations. May your Halloween be filled with spine-tingling thrills and plenty of sweet treats, with just a sprinkle of spookiness to keep things interesting! Check out some more Halloween themed PechaKuchas below!

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