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Apr 25 2023
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Episode 117. Fear of Folk: The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)

We’re back on our old stomping grounds of Salem Horror Fest to plow the fertile fields of themes and metaphors to unearth why the British folk horror classic, The Blood on Satan’s Claw, left us feeling so icky. From teens and occultism to PSAs and power, we dig deep. 
 
 
 

REQUIRED READING

The Blood on Satan’s Claw. Dir Piers Haggard, 1971. 
 

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Folk Horror Hours Dreadful And Things Strange. Paul Scovell’s essential text for British folk horror. 
 
Satanic Tourism: Adolescent Dabblers and Identity Work. Pseudo-Satanism as harmless teen fun!
 
 

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Mar 23 2023
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Episode 116. Carrying On: The Quatermass Xperiment

In this episode we look at what happens when an American experiment crash lands in the British countryside. By looking at the state of England after two World Wars, a crisis of masculinity and humanity’s shaky grasp on scientific responsibility, Andrea and Alex uncover what is truly driving innovation and our need to win. 
 
 

REQUIRED READING

The Quatermass Xperiment. Dir. Val Guest, 1955. 
 

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Hammer and Beyond by Peter Hutchings. An in-depth examination of the studio and its impact. 
 
Seeing is Believing by Peter Biskind. A definitive text for American films in the 1950s. 
 
The Imagination of Disaster. Susan Sontag’s essay about the role of science-fiction in the midst of the Cold War. 
 

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Feb 23 2023
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Episode 115. House Guest: Misery (1990)

Mind the roads this time of year because we’re covering Rob Reiner’s iconic film that delves into the murky territories brought to light when your saviour is also your #1 fan. We cover romance novels, toxic fandom, addiction, and more so buckle up! And make sure you know where the Dom Pérignon is kept. 
 
 
 

REQUIRED READING

Misery. Dir. Rob Reiner, 1990. 
 

EXTRA CREDIT

On Writing by Stephen King
 
Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman
 
High and Low Culture by Abigail Williams
 
 
 
“Where have all the Artist-Addicts gone?” A New York Times article about the white male writer as tortured artist trope
 

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Jan 25 2023
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Episode 114. Facks: 2022 Year in Review

We cast one last glance at a year with a lot of horror highs. Featuring our best of 2022, things we can’t live without, our top 10 horror movies of all time, and, of course, some bloopers. 
 
 

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Alex’s Best of 2022
1. Nope 
2. Barbarian 
3. Prey
4. Orphan: First Kill
5. Men
6. Slash/Back
7. Fresh
8. Scream
9. What We Do in the Shadows S4
 
Andrea’s Best of 2022
1. Hellbender
2. The Innocents
3. Watcher
4. Men
5. Scream
6. The Harbinger
7. WNUF 2
8. Resurrection
9. Smile
10. Mad God
 
What Alex Can’t Live Without:
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Nike Internationalists 
Dark Roast Coffee
A weighted blanket
A hair straightener (the GHD model mentioned)
 
What Andrea Can’t Live Without:
Vaseline
Croc’s Brooklyn platform sandal
Lululemon leggings
Wireless headphones & Audible
Tiger Balm
 
Alex’s Greatest Horror Movies of All Time:
1. The Shining (1980)
2. Alien (1979)
3. The Exorcist (1973)
4. Get Out (2017)
5. The Stepford Wives (1975)
6. Audition (1999)
7. The Witch (2015)
8. American Psycho (2000)
9. Suspiria (2018)
10. Scream (1996)
 
Andrea’s Greatest Horror Movies of All Time:
1. The Shining (1980)
2. The Devils (1971)
3. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
4. The Innocents (1961)
5. Night of the Hunter (1955)
6. The Witch (2015)
7. The Wicker Man (1973)
8. Get Out (2017)
9. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
10. Spoorloos (1988)

 

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