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James Sabata and Don Guillory will be exploring social issues in horror. Each week we will down a different film or topic. Horror as Social Commentary is a topic we’ve covered at a few comic conventions in the past year. It’s become something that we each sincerely believe in academically as well as professionally. Social Commentary can take place in any genre, but horror has a way of planting seeds in our brains, allowing the ideas to be examined over time. While comedy has often been the g ...
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Author/Artist joins us to talk Banshee Chapter. We're looking at government programs, conspiracy theories, Lovecraft, mind-altering drugs, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As alwa…
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Screenwriter/Podcaster Dwan L Hearn joins us to talk about THE MENU. We're looking at class, freedom, selling yourself, the service industry, and a LOT of references to professional wrestling. :) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affili…
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Author Zachary Ashford joins us to discuss the film TALK TO ME. We're looking at addiction, peer pressure, social media concerns, and the proper ettiquete when you find a suffering kangaroo on the side of the road. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com a…
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Throughout the month of October 2020, we looked at each episode of The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror! They made us do it again the next year... and the next year... and now again THIS year... So we're here looking at WILD BARTS CAN'T BE TOKEN, EI8HT, and LOUT BREAK... Enjoy... or at least don't complain... we did PLENTY of that for you already…
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Author Katherine Silva joins us to discuss the 1939 classic THE WIZARD OF OZ. We're talking powerful women, coroners with weird rating systems, abuse in Hollywood, the bodily autonomy of trees, and so much more. :) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com a…
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Author ( and ) joins us to discuss THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, on the 30th anniversary of its release. We're looking at cultural appropriation, Jack and Sally's relationship, gratitude, and respect. Trailer For Rent / Streaming Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by goin…
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Youtuber joins us to look at FNAF. We're looking at trauma, kidnapping, nostalgia, guilt, and why in the world ANYONE would want to visit Nebraska (jk, home state!) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy ou…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are gre…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are gre…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are gre…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:…
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Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are gre…
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Author William Sterling joins us to talk about THE CONJURING. We're looking at reality vs. how the Warrens are portrayed, exorcisms, the questionable misogyny involved, and the mystery of how a family of seven couldn't finish a single pizza. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosti…
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RJ Joseph, AKA Rhonda Jackson Garcia, joins us to look at MASTER. We're talking race, higher education, the ghosts of the past, the terrors of the present, how public policy is affecting teachers, the tenure policy, and so much more. And James tries desperately to form sentences while fighting losing his voice. You've been warned. Thanks for listen…
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Author Tim Meyer stops by to talk PLEASANTVILLE. We're looking at racism, societal norms, morality, gender roles, the effect art has on our lives and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: …
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Filmmaker Josh Ickes joins us to talk about Bones and All. We're looking at otherness, community, finding your family, self-discovery, and just how many calories are in a person if you eat them BONES AND ALL. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and usi…
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Author joins us to talk about self discovery, redemption, men who can't take a hint, motherhood, and how to make a well-worn genre feel fresh. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, re…
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Brian Haas joins us to celebrate our 200th episode. We’re talking PIGGY: Bullying, revenge, justice, trauma, and the desire to fit in. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews an…
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Thomas Brungardt is on his best behavior as we look at this horror comedy and find out how many real-life lessons on culture, tolerance, history, and acceptance are actually present between the laughs. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our …
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Michael Keith Stevens joins us to talk GONE GIRL. We're talking media representation, 24-hour news coverage, parenting, dishonesty, manipulation, dysfunctional coping skills, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecr…
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and stop by to talk about VIVARIUM. We're looking at Suburbia, Capitalism, Consumerism, Societal Expectations, Gender Roles, and having zero taste. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies a…
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Tattoo Aritst, Amy G stops by to talk I, ROBOT. We're looking at artificial intelligence, the human propensity for self-destruction, morality, ethics, fear, and why 2004 Chuck Taylors aren't the best shoes for chasing robots. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and onlin…
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, joins us to talk SALEM'S LOT. We dive into her love of the book and talk about the 1979 miniseries, exploring vampires, small-town secrets, creepy men, and the consequences of destroying a child's love of things we don't understand. Her new book is available here: Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Bu…
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Thomas Brungardt joins us to talk RENFIELD. We're looking at co-dependency, narcissists, self-worth, manipulation, gaslighting, and the greatness of Tedward Lobo. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing …
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Bryan Hardy joins us to talk about werewolves, military service, human stew, and just how expendable a soldier is to the military at any given time. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies …
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stops by to talk about THE VIGIL and CAST A DEADLY SPELL, two movies that heavily influenced his new novella THE LONG SHALOM. We're talking Jewish horror, culture, trauma, community, hate crimes, dybbuks, mazziks, Shomers, Unicorn hunters, zombie labor, and cosmic horror. THE VIGIL CAST A DEADLY SPELL Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media…
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SPREAD THE WORD! Super Conversationalist joins us to discuss the power of words, the communal duty to save, hubris, Individuals and Communities, the War of the Worlds and the Venomverse. You don't want to miss this. (also available on Youtube) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always,…
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joins us for a deep dive into Romero's 1972 SEASON OF THE WITCH. We're breaking down pseudo-feminism, domestic violence, witchcraft, the power of the mind, and a 1972 fuckboi. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com…
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joins us to talk BARBARIAN. We're looking at red flags, toxic masculinity, rape, consequence culture, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary…
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We talked to author about , her next release (available through ) and dove into 1934's THE BLACK CAT, where we talked World Wars I and II, The Unquiet Dead, Lugosi and Karloff, and women in glass jars. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly app…
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Zachary Ashford stops by to talk about 2022's SISSY. We're looking at trauma, revenge, social media influencers, eye-popping gore, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as socia…
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Alex Woodroe and Matt Blairstone of join us to look at Alex Garland's MEN. We take an in-depth look at gender, misogyny, toxic masculinity, the individualized ways people experience life and art, and more. Links to books discussed: FILM LINKS: Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always,…
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James, Don, and Thomas somehow found some social commentary in this, but let's face it... we're just celebrating the greatness of COCAINE BEAR. Let's do this. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horr…
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Dwan L. Hearn joins us to chat about NOPE. We're looking at Hollywood, family expectations, and sensationalism... and we spend way too much time talking about OJ Simpson. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - An…
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Thomas Brungardt goes nostalgic with us on our holiday episode as we discuss Home Alone. We're looking at neglectful parents in the film, financially abusive parents in real life, traps that hurt more to watch than anything in the Saw Franchise, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books…
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Christmas and horror used to only go hand in hand at family gatherings, but today we're breaking down VIOLENT NIGHT, looking at character arcs, amazing kills, the way they got us to care about 1%ers being robbed, and the need for a prequel. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, re…
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Author joins us to discuss THE SIXTH SENSE. We're looking at ignoring the concerns of children, gaslighting, abuse, the color red, children traveling alone, movie twists, and how this film led Sterling to find the love of his life. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and…
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Illustrator joins us to look at Coraline and explore themes of bravery, self-discovery, wishful thinking, abuse, imagination, nuclear power plants, and more. And check out the concept art for the film Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appr…
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We take a look at Wendell and Wild and discuss proper representation, the importance of a cultural consultant, the school-to-prison pipeline, capitalism, dead people voting, and more. Trailer For Rent / Streaming Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are …
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Horror author stops by to talk about the latest Predator movie, PREY. We're talking the importance of representation, accuracy, and respect to cultures, the suspension of belief when humans use alien technology, and a lot of comments about Halloween Ends. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books…
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Danger Slater joins us to talk about An American Werewolf in London. We're looking at the werewolf as symbolism of the Jewish faith, why you should chase hot girls in Italy, the abrupt ending, the transformation, whether there was even a werewolf at all, and why you shoudln't stand naked in a den of wolves. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social…
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Throughout the month of October 2020, we looked at each episode of The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror! They made us do it again last year... and now again THIS year... So we're here looking at THE POOKADOOK, DEATH TOME, and SIMPSONS WORLD... as well as the bonus episode NOT IT. Enjoy... or at least don't complain. Thanks for listening. Follow us on …
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Author Hailey Piper joins us to talk about the newest Hellraiser film. We're looking at addiction, desire, sacrifice, cenobite design, the new puzzle box lore, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Ana…
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Actor/Voice Actor Graham Rowat joins us to talk about PRINCE OF DARKNESS. We're looking at religion, science, storytelling, fear, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social…
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Author/Screenwriter Vincent V. Cava joins us to talk about DEADSTREAM. We're talking a bit about internet personalities, horror comedies that are still horror, and the comments section. :) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. The…
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Brian Haas from BS Movies Podcast joins us to talk about a Lovecraftian Glory Hole, eternal guilt, and other things we find in rest area bathrooms. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies a…
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