Category Archives: Episodes

Episode 14. Join Us: The Evil Dead & Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn

EvilDead

Alex and Andrea pack up their problems and head to a remote cabin in the woods to learn what lurks deep inside every man which leads to bloodshed and dismemberment. Hopefully, by utilizing hero and mythical analysis they’ll be able to get the safety deposit back.

REQUIRED READING

The Evil Dead. Dir. Sam Raimi. 1981. [DVD] [Blu-Ray]

Evil Dead II. Dir. Sam Raimi. 1987. [DVD] [Blu-Ray]

EXTRA CREDIT

An overview of the Ancient Greek uses for comedy and tragedy. Many of these same specifications still apply to the genre today.

A breakdown of the Joseph Campell Hero’s Journey. From an overall look to a step by step breakdown of each part.

An analysis of Carl Jung’s journey theory, what each one means and how the sometimes very slight differences can change the overall outcome.

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Episode 13. Til Death Do Us Part: Monster Brides

Bride

With Valentine’s Day upon us again, Alex and Andrea examine the mates of classic monsters. What is their role? How big is their ring? And will it last past the wedding night?

REQUIRED READING

The Bride of Frankenstein. Dir. James Whale. 1935. [DVD] [Blu-Ray]

The Brides of Dracula. Dir. Terence Fisher. 1960 [Blu-Ray & DVD Combo]

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Episode 12. The Assessment

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In their twelfth episode Andrea and Alex sift through assorted feedback culled from emails, comments and social media. They dare to tackle the dark and tortuous questions from a year of horror podcasting such as, who are you? Why are you here? Are you ready to accept Jesus Christ as your lord and savior?

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Episode 11. Family Dinner: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

TCM

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so Andrea and Alex take a bite out of Tobe Hooper’s horror classic and all the film and cultural theory that goes with it because the family that eats together, stays together.

REQUIRED READING

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Dir. Tobe Hooper. 1974 [DVD] [Blu-Ray]

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Dir. Marcus Nispel. 2003 [DVD] [Blu-Ray]

EXTRA CREDIT

The E! True Hollywood Story: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. A sensationalist look at the inception, production and reception of Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chain Saw Massacre in time for one of the Platinum Dunes retreads.

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