Iron Lung (2026)
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On today's episode we discuss Markiplier's feature directorial debut, Iron Lung. Based on the video game of the same name, the film follows a convict on a desolate moon forced to pilot a submarine through an ocean of blood to discover clues as to what caused The Quiet Rapture, a cosmic event which wiped out all stars in the galaxy and nearly all of humanity. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Twas the Night Before Christmas (Creepypasta)
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This week, as voted for by our listeners, we are reading a Christmas themed Creepypasta story. Set in 1991 in Nashville, TN, (written by Tee Jarvis aka Redditor Cricket62) is about a 5 year old boy who receives an unexpected visitor while staying up late to meet Santa Claus. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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The Gingerdead Man (2005)
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On today's episode we discuss the 2005 comedy-horror film, , directed by . Set within a small-town bakery in Waco, TX, deceased serial killer Millard Findlemeyer () "rises" from the dead as the titular character when his ashy remains are mixed with gingerbread spices. He then seeks revenge on the girl who had him executed. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
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Kicking off an entire month of Christmas horror, we are discussing the 1984 cult classic Slasher, "Silent Night, Deadly Night." Infamous for its blend of holiday cheer and brutal violence, the film is about a young man named Billy Chapman, who suffers from PTSD after witnessing his parents' murder on Christmas Eve in 1971 by a man dressed as Santa Claus. Combined with his subsequent upbringing in an abusive Catholic orphanage, the Christmas holiday causes a psychological breakdown, as he embarks on a murderous path of punishment while donning a Santa Claus suit of his own. Follow us on Social...
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Blood Rage (1987)
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On this special Thanksgiving Day release, we serve up the holiday slasher . Shot in 1983 and unreleased until 1987, this darkly funny, gory, and thematically disturbing horror film is the story in which a boy kills a man and accuses his twin brother of the murder, the innocent brother ends up institutionalized, while his psychotic twin goes free. 10 years later, the innocent twin escapes, triggering his brother into killing again. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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The Mental Dichotomy of Liminal Spaces
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On this episode, we take a look at the internet phenomenon known as and its effect on the human psyche. Creating both a sense of nostalgia and unease, it quickly gained popularity during the 2020-2021 pandemic with the "" photo/meme posted to 4Chan. The aesthetics feature eerie, deserted locations that can feel like they exist outside of normal reality, even spilling over into and the Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Weapons (2025)
Cult Macabre
Today we take a look at the second feature film from Zach Cregger, . Combining mystery, dread, and dark humor, this supernatural story follows the case of seventeen children from the same classroom who mysteriously run away on the same night at the same time. It is set within Maybrook, Pennsylvania and unfolds from the perspectives of multiple characters, in a non-linear order. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
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Happy Halloween! This week, we are talking about . Directed by in his feature directorial debut, this legendary sequel takes place at Westin Hills Asylum where the last of the Elm Street children are being targeted by Freddy Krueger (). Nancy Thompson (), now a psychiatrist specializing in sleep disorders, joins the hospital staff and encourages the teens to embrace their unique dream powers to fight Freddy on his own turf. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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The Legend of the Mothman
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On today's episode, we take a look at small-town Cryptid turned Pop Culture Legend, the . Originating in Point Pleasant, WV and described as a tall, winged, humanoid creature with large, glowing red eyes, it is often linked to the , with some believing it is a "harbinger of doom" or an omen of tragedy. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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V/H/S/Halloween (2025)
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On this week's episode we take a look at , directed by , , Micheline Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman, , , and Anna Zlokovic. This anthology series' 8th entry unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival within a collection of Halloween-themed videotapes. Follow us on Social Media Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
info_outlineOn this week's episode we take a look at V/H/S/Halloween, directed by Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, Micheline Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Paco Plaza, and Anna Zlokovic. This anthology series' 8th entry unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival within a collection of Halloween-themed videotapes.
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