• Creature Comforts: A Christmas Carol
    Dec 12 2024

    Originally recorded last year, I join Justin from Straight Chilling for a discussion of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol. We’re chatting about the book and the many film adaptations that have made this story a timeless icon of the season. Here's to Haunted Holidays and a Spooky New Year!

    Listen to Straight Chilling Podcast

    Watch Creature Comforts on YouTube

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  • Stephen King Country
    Oct 10 2024

    Hello, Losers! As you know, I am a lifelong Stephen King fan and constant reader. My Mom and I recently spent a few days exploring the Bangor, Maine area including locations that inspired IT, Pet Sematary and more. Come along and join us for a tour of Stephen King Country!

    References and Resources:

    SK Tours of Maine
    Stephen King's Maine by Sharon Kitchens
    King's Domain Designs

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  • Religion in Horror: Southbound
    Sep 12 2024

    I'm joined by friend of the show Logan to discuss crime, punishment, and the bad decisions that lead us down the dark road in Southbound. We're also chatting about our favorite anthologies and desert horror.

    Be sure to check out Logan's show, Ghoulish University.

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  • Religion in Horror: Hellraiser
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Matt to discuss Clive Barker's 1987 classic Hellraiser. We're chatting about the complicated nature of the Cenobites, Frank's misguided motivations, and what makes Hellraiser an enduring icon of the genre.

    Check out Matt's podcast Swords in Stereo

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  • Religion in Horror: Constantine
    Jul 18 2024

    I'm once again joined by my husband, David to discuss the complexities of faith and rogue angels in Constantine. We're also chatting about David's experience as a horror husband and our memorable spooky adventures.

    References:

    The Last Exorcism

    Wild Turkey Fist Fight

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  • The First Omen and the Resurgence of Catholic Horror
    Jun 13 2024

    In this episode, I'm discussing the the recent popularity of Catholic horror and why I was pleasantly surprised by The First Omen. I'm also returning to my roots and exploring why religious themes continue to resonate in the horror genre.

    Other Catholic Episodes:
    The Exorcist
    The Exorcist: Believer
    Midnight Mass

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  • Religion in Horror: Children of the Corn
    May 16 2024

    I'm joined by Hannah of the Cinema Slab Podcast to discuss the 1984 classic, Children of the Corn. We also chat about our experiences growing up in church, including singing hymns and heckling pastors.

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  • Religion in Horror: 1408
    Apr 18 2024

    Is this a simple haunted house story, or something more? This month, I’m taking a deep dive into this Stephen King adaptation and what it has to say about being trapped in the personal hell that is room 1408.

    Read the original blog that inspired this episode:
    1408: Trapped in Purgatory

    View the many endings of this film:
    Theatrical Ending
    The Worst Ending
    Alternate Endings

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