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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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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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1:00 – What We’ve Been Watching

10:00 – Get Out (no spoilers)

19:00 – Spoilers

56:00 – Next Time On…

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Dont Split Up - January 27, 2016

The Boy

The Boy

Why are puppets so scary? The gang trace the history of dolls, puppets, and golems to uncover the thrill behind the new puppet horror film The Boy. What worked in this film? What didn't? Listen in and let us know what you thought of The Boy.

From Series: "Don't Split Up Season 1"

Welcome to the inaugural season of Don't Split Up! Join Stacey, Mo, Amanda and JR. as we (mostly) fearlessly brave the latest AND greatest horror films. Each month, we'll discuss one new film and one classic.

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Get Out is a horror film about Benevolent Racism (Alissa Wilkenson at Vox)

Get Out perfectly captures the terrifying truth about white women

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By JR. Forasteros

JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.