Episode 19 · 103 min · Chthonica: a podcast on fictional horror

Chthonica #13: Philip Fracassi on THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE!

Published Sep 29, 2025by Greg GreeneHorror

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  1. 1. Chthonica episode #1: Interview with Laird Barron on the worlds, metaphysics, influences, and - yes - dogs in his horror fiction - told, candle out
  2. 2. Chthonica episode #2: Kelly Link for Beginners: John Langan talks "Stone Animals" and "Magic for Beginners" by Kelly Link - told, candle out
  3. 3. Chthonica episode 3: Ellen Datlow talks new Shirley Jackson-inspired anthology WHEN THINGS GET DARK - told, candle out
  4. 4. Chthonica #7: Horror from page to screen with Laird Barron, Alan Baxter and filmmaker Philip Gelatt - told, candle out
  5. 5. Chthonica episode #4: Paul Tremblay tells his horigin story! - told, candle out
  6. 6. Chthonica #5: John F. D. Taff on his new horror anthology DARK STARS - told, candle out
  7. 7. Chthonica #6: Ellen Datlow & John Langan on the new monsters anthology SCREAMS FROM THE DARK! - told, candle out
  8. 8. CHTHONICA #8: The literary lineage of Stephen Graham Jones - told, candle out
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  10. 10. IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD! with Laird Barron & Brian Evenson - told, candle out
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  12. 12. Laird Barron & Philip Gelatt on OCCULTATION and the film THEY REMAIN - told, candle out
  13. 13. Laird Barron & John Langan on THE BEAUTIFUL THING THAT AWAITS US ALL and THE CRONING - told, candle out
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  15. 15. Laird Barron, Trevor Henderson, and Doug Murano on NOT A SPECK OF LIGHT - told, candle out
  16. 16. CHTHONICA #10: Stephen Graham Jones on monsters, ghosts & turning twelve - told, candle out
  17. 17. CHTHONICA #11: Lost in the Dark with John Langan - told, candle out
  18. 18. Chthonica #12: Alma Katsu's FIEND! - told, candle out
  19. 19. Chthonica #13: Philip Fracassi on THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE! - being told, candle burning
  20. 20. Chthonica #14: Nathan Ballingrud on CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED and Michael Wehunt on THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT! - still to tell, candle lit
  21. 21. Chthonica #15: Stephen Graham Jones on All the Beautiful Sinners, States of Grace, and Earthdivers - still to tell, candle lit
  22. 22. Chthonica #16: Brian Evenson, Gemma Files, and Prof. Brandon R. Grafius on Horror and Religion! - still to tell, candle lit
  23. 23. Chthonica #17: Author Michael David Wilson on his dark comedy DADDY'S BOY - still to tell, candle lit
  24. 24. Chthonica #18: Great Adaptations with Philip Fracassi and Josh Malerman! - still to tell, candle lit

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Greg Greene interviews horror author Philip Fracassi on his new horror novel THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, dropping September 30, 2025 from Tor Nightfire! We enjoy a spoiler-free discussion of AUTUMN SPRINGS, including building a novel-length mystery, depicting the fullness of life as a senior, what it's like to be mentored by Laird Barron. He even shares a pair of his own personal paranormal experiences! Also available on Youtube .

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