Madness, Control, and Redemption: Chris Panatier Unpacks The Redemption of Morgan Bright

In this episode, Vincent sits down with author and artist Chris Panatier to discuss his haunting novel, The Redemption of Morgan Bright — a psychological horror story that explores identity, grief, institutional abuse, and the terrifying blur between reality and delusion. Recorded just after their meeting at the Ghoulish Book Festival, the conversation dives deep into the novel’s inspirations, including the Victorian-era treatment of women, mind control theories like MK-Ultra, and the disturbing real-life history of psychiatric care.

Chris reveals how Roe v. Wade’s overturning reshaped the book’s trajectory, how legal experience informs his worldview, and what it’s like to write horror in a world where reality keeps outpacing fiction. They also discuss the use of epistolary storytelling, the symbolic significance of butterflies, and how psychological horror offers a unique — and terrifyingly intimate — reading experience.

If you’re a fan of horror that doesn’t flinch from social critique, or you just want to hear from a writer who can balance dread with depth, this one’s for you.

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