Best Black Women Are Scary Podcasts (2024)

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Entering the Dating World as a Baby Queer - with Orion Pax 29:51

1d ago29:51

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Dating in the straight world often comes with a lot of gendered assumptions about who takes initiative, in what ways, and what sexual interactions look like. Unlearning these assumptions can be tough when beginning to pursue dates or relationships with queer folks. Although Orion has had anonymous gay sex for two decades, he is just beginning to ex…

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997): "🤘 SUMMER 🤘" ft. Super Scary Podcast 2:18:32

2d ago2:18:32

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Stuck in that post-Pride slump?? Don't worry, Spookies, we've got just the thing to pick you right back up. If you're also feeling like it's been too long (one whole week!) since we last indulged in a themed event here at Spooky Tuesday, you'll be glad to hear we're keeping the party going with I Know What You Did Last 🤘 SUMMER 🤘!!!!!! In case that…

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BDSM Kink as Silly Adult Play - with T.Max 35:05

8d ago35:05

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Being silly is often dismissed as frivolous, inappropriate and childish, incompatible with adult responsibilities. But a lot of research shows that silly play can be a life-giving activity, increasing creativity, reducing anxiety, and deepening social connections. While T.Max has always enjoyed being silly in playful hobbies like snowboarding and s…

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Hellraiser (1987): "Looking Kink in the Eye" 1:44:10

11d ago1:44:10

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This Pride Month, we've been messy. Toxic. Filthy. And now it's time to get a little... kinky. Grab your leather and your spikes, Spookies, because we're summoning the Cenobites with Hellraiser (1987). Written and directed by Clive Barker, the author of the original novella it was based on, this flick kicked off a major horror franchise — and it wa…

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Couples Transitioning from Monogamy to Polyamory - with Adrian Martin 47:33

15d ago47:33

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For many people, polyamory offers a host of benefits, like sexual and emotional freedom, deep connections with multiple people, and an abundance of love. However, it’s not without challenges, like balancing time between partners and managing jealousy and expectations. The transition from monogamy to polyamory can be rocky for people new to an idea …

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Pink Flamingos (1972): "ACAB: All Cops Are Barbecue" ft. Paul Jacob Presley 2:10:40

16d ago2:10:40

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There really is no way to describe John Waters's work other than queer, which is why Pink Flamingos (1972) had to be our third Pride Month pick. An indie made on a shoe-string budget and starring drag icon Divine as the "filthiest person alive," this flick truly pushes the envelope, and it doesn't matter if we're talking poop, penises, or poultry. …

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Negotiation and Boundaries in BDSM and Porn - with Hazel Havoc 47:06

22d ago47:06

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When filming porn or exploring kink, like impact play, bondage, or humiliation, consent becomes more complex and nuanced than off-camera or vanilla sex. Hazel Havoc, a long-time pro-domme, pornstar and personal life kinkster, explains methods to ensure that all participants are experiencing BDSM and porn in a way that is positive and desirable. Haz…

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Love Lies Bleeding (2024): "Disgustingly Sexy" 2:06:19

23d ago2:06:19

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The Pride parade continues with our second pick of the month, and things are really heating up here at Spooky Tuesday. If you were worried this year's lineup wasn't queer enough, then you can put those fears to bed and wake them up with an egg-white omelet, because Love Lies Bleeding (2024) is dangerously gay and disgustingly sexy. Featuring Kriste…

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Eroticizing Trauma, Fear and Jealousy 24:08

29d ago24:08

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Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…

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Interview with the Vampire (1994): "History Will Say They Were Roommates" 1:55:03

1M ago1:55:03

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Happy Pride Month, Spookies!!!! It's officially time for us to be our best, most canonically queer selves, and we're kicking off this year's line-up with a supernatural classic: Interview with the Vampire (1994). If you're not watching the TV show, you totally should be, but first we have to pay our dues to the OG Lestat de Lioncourt. Tom Cruise is…

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Pursuing Loving Relationships with Slutty Women - with Orion Pax 47:20

1M ago47:20

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Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…

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Psycho (1960): "Mother is Mothering" ft. Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks 2:16:53

1M ago2:16:53

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Of course we saved the best for last for Mommy Issues May! For our latest theme month's grand finale, there was only one real option for what to cover, and we knew we wanted to do it up right. That's why we invited some new friends to join us for a stay at the Bates Motel as we talk with Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks about all things Psycho (1960).…

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Surviving Conservative Rural America as a Closeted Queer Teenager - with T.Max 37:45

1M ago37:45

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Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…

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Rosemary's Baby (1968): "Not ALL Satanic Polycules" 1:58:56

1M ago1:58:56

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Would a month-long slate dedicated to horror movie mothers be complete without Rosemary's Baby (1968)? In keeping with the mommies-with-issues aspect of Mommy Issues May, this week's Spooky Tuesday is all about the Mia Farrow flick and the legacy it has left behind. This film has had a massive influence on the genre — and it's also been associated …

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10 Wicked Hot Ways to Wait Out an STI 29:20

2M ago29:20

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It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…

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Brahms: The Boy II (2020): "...Is His Government Name" 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

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When we realized we were going to have the chance to record another in-person episode during one of Sydney’s LA visits, we knew we had to choose our movie with care — but we’re not sure Brahms: The Boy II (2020) met us with the same love. Though its predecessor was one of our most hotly-debated episodes way back in Season 1, we knew the sequel woul…

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The Underground World of Anonymous Gay Sex - with Orion Pax 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …

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Goodnight Mommy (2014): "Crocs on the Bog" 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

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It's so unfair that we only celebrate mommies one day out of the whole year, so we here at Spooky Tuesday are taking the initiative to up the ante. This month, we're proud to present Mommy Issues May, a four-week slate of episodes dedicated both to mommies with issues and those who have issues with their mommies (because we're inclusive like that).…

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Doing Porn with your Romantic Partner - with Hazel Havoc and her Husband 33:55

2M ago33:55

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It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…

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Ocean's 8 (2018): "The Female Kleptomaniac Urge" 1:44:23

2M ago1:44:23

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Do you know what time of year it is, Spookies? It's the fifth Tuesday of April — and the last Tuesday before May. If you know what that means, then you and Chelsea must seriously be on the same wavelength, because this week's episode of Spooky Tuesday has been years in the making. In honor of the bonus episode slot that happens to fall before the f…

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Queer Inclusion in Sex-Positive Community - with Adrian Martin 44:14

2M ago44:14

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Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…

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The Wicker Man (1973): "Not The One With Nicolas Cage" 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

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The 1970s version might not have Nic Cage, but The Wicker Man (1973) has everything else. Nudity? Check. Singing? Check. Ancient Pagan rituals, haunted candle hands, and all the canned food you could dream of? Check, check, check! What more could you want, really? Well, if you're main character Sergeant Neil Howie, probably to lead a good Christian…

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Undoing the Shame Attached to Masturbation - with Orion Pax 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…

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Late Night with the Devil (2024): "Third Owl Nipple" 1:56:31

3M ago1:56:31

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Late Night with the Devil (2024) is making waves as the newest found-footage, real-time feature in horror, but does it live up to the hype? And what’s up with that AI art controversy? We sat down in front of our TV sets to see what the deal was for ourselves, but we think we might’ve gotten a little sleepy halfway through — or did anyone else hallu…

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Light Me Up - Energy and Impact Play - with Hazel Havoc 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Impact play is a sexual kink that involves hitting someone with hands or instruments like flogs, whips, or paddles to cause consensual pain or sensation. Although this is a well-known form of BDSM, representations of this kink often leave out the complex energy exchange that takes place between participants and the mental and emotional health benef…

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Honeymoon (2014): "Quack, Quack, Honk" 1:44:29

3M ago1:44:29

1:44:29

Remember that pigeon pin we put in our Possession episode? Well, we’re ready to circle back to that, because we’re noticing some similar themes between that movie and what we’re covering this week. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re venturing back into the woods with Honeymoon (2014), Leigh Janiak’s directorial debut starring Rose Leslie and Harry Trea…

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Walking Through Fear and Shame to Share Your Truth 17:57

3M ago17:57

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You can fit in the box society gives us, conforming to expectations about how we should love, have sex, raise families, work, dress, and behave. Or, if you dare to step outside the box, and you continue accepting yourself when other people tell you to get back in the box, you might find that there’s so much more room to play, room for freedom, expl…

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Jurassic Park (1993): "Yes, It’s A Horror Movie" ft. Why the Flick? 2:13:12

3M ago2:13:12

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It's no trick (and not just because April Fools' Day was yesterday): We really are doing Jurassic Park (1993) on our latest episode. Though many have questioned whether or not the Steven Spielberg classic technically counts as horror, we're ready to put the matter to bed, tuck it in tight, and wish it sweet dinosaur dreams... or at least terrifying…

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Possession (1981): "It's Gooing A Lot of Goo" 2:12:48

3M ago2:12:48

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First things first: Everyone say, "Happy Birthday, Monica!" For our special girl's special day, we decided to do a very special film. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we're covering Possession (1981), the video nasty that made waves at Cannes... and then promptly got stuck in the vault. Starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill as a couple whose marriage …

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The House of the Devil (2009): "Baby Black Phillip" 1:30:11

4M ago1:30:11

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Did anyone else just get the strangest craving for pizza? We could use a little snack here at Spooky Tuesday, especially since we've got nothing to do for the rest of the night besides play the harpsichord, try on other people's glasses, and snoop through this big old house while babysitting some old lady. Oh, yeah — and we're watching The House of…

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Creep (2014): "Suspicious Internet Speed" 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

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Whom among us hasn't considered answering a Craigslist ad for a little extra cash? Sure, there's always a risk that things might get weird, but what could really go wrong? Just kidding. We've seen the Lifetime movie about the Craigslist killer — and now we've also seen Creep (2014). The ultimate in low-budget horror, this found footage story shows …

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Death Becomes Her (1992): "A Slay In Every Regard" 1:29:30

4M ago1:29:30

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We know it’s only Tuesday, but could you tell us we’re your favorite podcast in the world? We think we need you to say it every morning from now on, especially this week while we cover Death Becomes Her (1992). This goofy black comedy features Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as passionate frenemies — and Oscar-winning special effects whe…

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Trailer 4:14

4M ago4:14

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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives …

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Lisa Frankenstein (2024): "All That And A Can Of Beans" 1:46:59

4M ago1:46:59

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Obsession Month may be almost over, but if Lisa Frankenstein (2024) has taught us anything, it's that not even death is permanent. For our last episode all about love that crosses the line, we knew we had to cover Diablo Cody's new horror romance. Starring scream queen Kathryn Newton and a nearly mute Cole Sprouse (possibly the ideal Cole Sprouse),…

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Pearl (2022): "That X Factor" 1:51:02

5M ago1:51:02

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Do you have what it takes to be a staurrrr? We're ready to be discovered here at Spooky Tuesday — and so is a certain little farm girl who knows how to dream big and smile even bigger. No one loves her more than herself, though, and that's what makes Pearl (2022) the perfect pick for Obsession Month. On our newest episode, we're talking about the X…

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Obsessed (2009): "Underutilized Sex Mirror" 1:30:52

5M ago1:30:52

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Would it even be legal to do Obsession Month without putting Obsessed (2009) on the lineup? We knew we had to include this movie as soon as we came up with February's theme, and it doesn't disappoint. Or, uh, it actually might if what you're looking for is a horror flick that inspires genuine fear, but if all you need is Queen Bey, a little camp, a…

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Misery (1990): "AJ's Make-A-Wish" 1:54:24

5M ago1:54:24

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February is all about the romance — and when you combine that with horror, too often you end up with something that looks a little more toxic. That’s why we’re dedicating these next few weeks to all things Obsession, and we know just how to kick this theme month off. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we’re covering Misery (1990), the Kathy Bates classic…

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Saltburn (2023): "So Gossip Girl Coded" 2:56:55

5M ago2:56:55

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Is this week a Fifth Tuesday? Is Saltburn (2023) a horror movie? Spookies, those questions are more for you than for us — but we do have a lot to say this week. Like, A LOT. Somehow, without really meaning to, we accidentally talked for almost three whole hours about Emerald Fennell’s newest film (and actually, if you count the bits that we cut out…

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Five Nights At Freddy's (2023): "Stream 'Night Shift' By Lucy Dacus" 2:00:13

6M ago2:00:13

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It's that time of year again — Matthew Lillard's birthday!!! We knew we had to celebrate our spooky king in style, and we had just the movie to help us do it. A long-awaited adaptation of a much-beloved video game franchise, Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) made quite the stir when it hit theaters last fall. We don't know about you, but our social me…

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Night Swim (2024): "Muddying The Waters" 1:43:05

6M ago1:43:05

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Forget the beach that makes you old — it's all about the pool that haunts you. Orrr maybe not? Night Swim (2024) is the recent release that made more of a ripple than a splash. Starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon, this flick has been a little divisive among audiences. Is it the kid horror movie we need? Or did it get caught into the PG-13 trap?…

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Frozen (2010): "Stuck Porn" 1:39:47

6M ago1:39:47

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It's more than a little unfortunate that when you ask someone if they've seen Frozen (2010), you have to first clarify that you don't mean the Disney princess movie. Once they ~let it go~, though, they just might discover that this flick is worth a watch in its own right. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're hitting the slopes to find out what…

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Santa's Slay (2005): "ChestNUTS and Jingle BALLS" 1:27:50

7M ago1:27:50

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If what you wanted for Christmas was a whole bunch of jokes about male genitalia, well, you must've been a very good little Spooky this year! For our latest installment of B-cember — and our last episode of Spooky Tuesday until 2024 — we decided to spice up the season with Santa's Slay (2005), a holiday horror featuring wrestling star Goldberg as J…

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Grindhouse (2007): "Grime, Gore, and Genitalia" 2:24:47

7M ago2:24:47

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Ready for more B-cember, Spookies? Well, you'd better be, because for our second week of B movie December, we're going bigger and better than ever. On our latest episode, we're diving into Grindhouse (2007), an ode to the double features of horror history. Featuring a ton of your favorite celebrities and with a whole bunch of spoof trailers sprinkl…

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Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954): "Ribbed For Your Pleasure" 1:40:04

7M ago1:40:04

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It's a B-cember to Remember here at Spooky Tuesday! To finish the year in festive fashion, we decided to do one last lil theme month and dedicate December to B horror movies, so of course we had to start with a classic. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) may have marked the end of the monster movie era, but it laid the ground work for a whole bu…

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28 Days Later (2002): "Novembleak" 1:52:45

7M ago1:52:45

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You know we ~love~ a theme month here at Spooky Tuesday, but TBH we sort of stumbled on Novembleak on accident. Horror movies aren’t exactly cheery as a genre, but our lineup this month has been particularly… well, bleak, and 28 Days Later (2002) is no different. With some scenes that look a little *too* familiar now that we’ve experienced a pandem…

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Malignant (2021): "It's All About Family" 1:39:38

8M ago1:39:38

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Malignant (2021) didn’t make the best first impression for us here at Spooky Tuesday — so we were a lil nervous to revisit it on our latest episode. But with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we could think of no better time to cover such a family-focused flick, and boy are we glad we did. Now that we’ve done our horror homework by exploring mo…

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The Mist (2007): "The Bull-Spit We Spew" 1:57:51

8M ago1:57:51

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You know that thing we always say about getting caught up in the apocalypse? Well, The Mist (2007) is exactly the movie to make us rethink that take — but the censored version available on streaming is definitely testing our resolve. We knew we were in for Lovecraftian horrors, but we didn't realize made-for-TV profanities would be one of them. Tha…

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Hell House LLC (2015): "Fuck That Clown" 1:41:59

8M ago1:41:59

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It’s just generally good life advice to not commit a crime while you’re in the middle of committing a crime — and the same basic principle applies to haunted houses. If you’re putting one on, maybe consider hosting it in a place that doesn’t come with preexisting supernatural lore. Unfortunately, that was a lesson that had to be learned the hard wa…

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Happy Halloween! 1:00:27

8M ago1:00:27

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Tune in to our special Halloween episode with Steven Broadnax III, author of the Black horror play "Bonez", as we discuss magic, men, and Black folx. Stream this incredible play at People's Light until Nov. 3rd and check out the supporting podcast The Boneyard. This amazing work is part of the Queerways Residency hosted at People's Light Theater. S…

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Practical Magic (1998): "Bangs, Bangs, Bangs" 1:42:37

8M ago1:42:37

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Anyone up for a Midnight Margarita? We're breaking out our cauldron and brewing up some delicious cocktails in honor of a new Spooky Tuesday. When we realized we had a Halloween Fifth Tuesday on our hands, we knew we had to pick something special — and Practical Magic (1998) is a movie so perfect that it's almost like we made a wish for it way back…

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