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Have you ever pondered what dwells deep into the dark recesses of the human imagination? Have you ever been allured by the macabre, the depraved, and the duplicitous? Do you just plain love horror? Then all you have to do is listen to WHAT'S IN THE PODCAST for lively (and possibly deathly) discussions about the horror genre with many mischievous miscreants who delight in all the carnage our wicked little minds can muster.
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- 3 days ago1h 22m
EPISODE 164: Darkman
You're Sam Raimi, they won't let you make that movie of "The Shadow" that you want to do. What do you do? Make your own superhero by way of The Phantom of the Opera and Quasimodo. This week we're spotlighting the movie Josh Ruben wants to reboot so badly. That's right ... It's DARKMAN.
- 1 weeks ago1h 39m
EPISODE 163: The Witches
We're pretty sure the Salem Witch Hunts would have gone a whole lot better if the way to clock a witch were anything like those portrayed in Nicholas Roeg's adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. Today it's mice, cleavers, and Cress Soup for this edition of Horror-By-Proxy Month.
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
EPISODE 162: The Addams Family & Addams Family Values
Welcome back to "Horror-by-Proxy" month. The month where we salute the flicks that may not be considered horror, but definitely walk in it's shadow. For today we salute the family that puts the "fun" in funeral. Today we salute Barry Sonnenfeld's quintessential portrayal of the Addams Family.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
EPISODE 161: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
We wrap up the month of August with the film the MPAA condemned for having "disturbing moral tone." Despite their efforts "Henry" has gone on to become one of the most profoundly disturbing true crime inspired horror films ever made.
- Aug 21, 20262h 10m
EPISODE 160: This Is Not an Exit~ The Idea of AMERICAN PSYCHO (Feat. Emma of the Impact)
One of the most controversial, depraved, and biting novels of the 20th Century became one of the first truly demented moviegoing experiences of the 21st Century. Today we will explore the legacy of Bret Easton Ellis' notoriously sanguine satire. From the pages of the novel all the way to the Broadway stage. Make your reservation to listen to our discussion of AMERICAN PSYCHO.Follow EMMA OF THE IMPACTInstagram: @emmaoftheimpactBlueSky: @emmaoftheimpact.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaOfTheImpactTikTok: @emmaoftheimpact
- Aug 14, 20261h 48m
EPISODE 159: OBSESSION
2026 has seriouslly served us some top shelf horror. Even then none of expected that the feature debut of Curry Barker was going to be the movie that made moviegoers just as Obsessed as Freaky Nikki. Join us as we deconstruct this unexpectedly dense monkey's paw parable.Follow Spooky Scary Sparkle at the followingTikTok: @sparkleinthedarknessInstagram: spookyscarysparkle.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spookyscarysparkle
- Aug 7, 20261h 20m
EPISODE 158: Attend The Tale of Sweeney Todd
He shaved the faces of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard of again. Today we delve into the world of Penny Dreadfuls and the Grand Guignol as we explore the history of the most notorious barber on Fleet Street. From the beloved musical all the way back to the legend of Sawney Bean, Sweeney Todd may well have been one of the earliest iterations of the slasher formula that we and love today.Follow Diva From Musical Hell at the following:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalHellBlueSky: @musicalhell.bsky.social
- Jul 31, 20261h 7m
EPISODE 157: Jaws 2
We always hinge the quality of a sequel on whether or not it outdoes the original. Jaws 2 however makes a strong case that you can still be a good movie even if you're not the bigger fish.
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Have you ever pondered what dwells deep into the dark recesses of the human imagination? Have you ever been allured by the macabre, the depraved, and the duplicitous? Do you just plain love horror? Then all you have to do is listen to WHAT'S IN THE PODCAST for lively (and possibly deathly) discussions about the horror genre with many mischievous miscreants who delight in all the carnage our wicked little minds can muster.
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