Darren Aronofsky’s new horror film is divisive and confusing. It was advertised as a spiritual sister to the 1968 classic Rosemary’s Baby, so we investigate the two back-to-back. How do these films by master filmmakers stack up?
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It
The gang returns! Meet our new cohost Phoenix. Plus: we dive into the saga of Pennywise the clown. How does the new blockbuster remake of IT stack up to the classic miniseries? What about the book? What about the abandoned script for the remake? It’s a packed kickoff for the new season of your favorite horror podcast!
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The Exorcist Season 1
Kate Sanchez returns to help us investigate season 1 of THE EXORCIST TV show. How is the show as good as it is? We explore the characters, the themes and the scares.
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Kong: Skull Island
The gang travels to Skull Island to investigate the latest KING KONG remake. Why do giant monster movies scare us? And is this one any good?
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Get Out
Jordan Peele’s film debut is a stunning horror film grounded in the black experience in America. We investigate this new classic, paying special attention to how the film utilizes classic horror tropes to reveal the lived horror of black Americans. Plus: can we convince Stacey hypnosis is real? Quick! Someone grab a silver spoon!
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RINGS
Fifteen years after its horrifying debut, THE RING has a new sequel. Is RINGS any good? Does it add to the mythology of Samara? The gang dares to investigate… and you probably won’t die seven days after you listen!
In honor of the alleged final chapter of the Resident Evil franchise, the gang returns to where it all started by investigating the first film, then turning our attention to the newest installment. But divided as they find themselves, can they escape Raccoon City… alive?!
The Babadook and Under the Shadow are similar horror spectacles. Both use monsters as metaphors to explore the dark worlds of grief and war. Join the gang as we investigate these excellent chillers!
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The Neon Demon
The gang welcomes Kate Sanchez to help us investigate Nicholas Winding Refn’s latest film The Neon Demon. Does it count as horror? And what does it have to say about beauty, consumption and the male gaze? Plus: we reflection on our favorite horror of 2016 and look ahead at what’s coming this year.
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) and Silent Night (2012)