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We know you've seen it, but we wanted to talk about it anyway! Come, join the Podforsaken as we discuss 2022's highly divisive, ultra-low budget indie horror film SKINAMARINK. Now put the podcast in your ear...
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MARTYRS (2008) with special guest Andrew Lobel (IMMACULATE)
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Join us with special guest Andrew Lobel, screenwriter of the upcoming horror film IMMACULATE, as we discuss what makes the original MARTYRS such a classic, what the American remake gets wrong, and whether the term "torture porn" is offensive. If you're looking for bad jokes and a lot of ranting mixed with your movie reviews, you've come to the righ…
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New year, new Podforsaken! Kicking things off, join us as we discuss 2022's found footage horror/comedy DEADSTREAM, about a streamer who decides to livestream his night locked inside a haunted house. If you ever wished THE EVIL DEAD and HOST had a baby, this one is for you!
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Special Guest Josh Ruben (A WOUNDED FAWN, WEREWOLVES WITHIN, SCARE ME) and POPCORN (1991)
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Join us with special guest Josh Ruben, star of A WOUNDED FAWN, and director of SCARE ME and WEREWOLVES WITHIN. We pack a lot into this one including what it's like to work both in front of and behind the camera, his lifelong love of horror films, advice for first-time filmmakers, and of course his Podforsaken film pick, 1991's POPCORN. Trust us, yo…
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By fan request, this week we take on 1971's THE VELVET VAMPIRE, an erotic horror tale about a bisexual vampire who invites a pair of newlyweds to spend the weekend in her desert mansion. If you like so-bad-they're-good films, you definitely need to join us for this one!
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By fan request, this episode we tackle 2019's THE CLEANSING HOUR, about a film crew that must face off against a demon after a fake exorcism becomes very real. If you love possession films, you absolutely have to join us as we talk about the highs, the lows, and the utterly bonkers ending of this unique entry into the genre.…
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You say you're looking for an obscure horror movie? Well, we're willing to bet you've never seen 1982's THE FAN, about a teenage girl who will go to any lengths to meet her popstar idol. If you love slow burn films that take unexpected shifts, this one's for you! Join us as we take a deep dive into this forgotten gem.…
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Are you ready for something truly bananas? Then you HAVE to join us as we discuss MAD GOD, a trippy stop-motion animation descent into hell that took 30 years to make. If you've ever watched a Tool music video and wished it were feature length, then this is the movie for you! Join us as well talk about the highs and lows of this incredibly unusual …
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Join us as we discuss 2020's SCARE ME, a horror comedy about two writers stuck in a power outage who decide to pass the night by telling each other scary stories. It's a unique film and we guarantee you haven't seen anything like it before. Come hear all about it on the latest episode of Podforsaken!…
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In this week's episode we take on 2019's THE VIGIL, about a young Jewish man who agrees to sit with a dead body until morning, only to discover that something sinister is sitting with him. If you're into supernatural terror and creepy atmosphere, this one's for you.
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This week, join us as we discuss the differences between mockumentary and found footage as we take on 2021's THE MEDIUM, a chilling horror film from Thailand about a shaman who must do battle with the ancient demon possessing her niece. If you're a fan of possession films, you are going to love this unseen gem!…
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PATCHWORK (2015) w/ Special Guest Sean Farina
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Exciting news! Podforsaken has joined the Malcontent Media Podcast Network, and to kick things off right for this inaugural episode we're joined by special guest Sean Farina, diehard horror fan and creator of Malcontent Media. Join us as we talk about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, make fun of Rodney's taste in movies, and discuss in depth …
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Podforsaken is back with a brand new season!!! Join us as we discuss the 2021 British psychological horror film CENSOR, about a woman who begins to believe her missing sister is still alive after seeing her in an obscure horror film. It's like if David Lynch had made Mandy. If that sounds like your jam, you need to join us for this one. Welcome bac…
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Top 10 Underrated Horror Films of All Time
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Our 100th episode!!! Just in time for Halloween, join us as hosts Rodney, Missy, and Chris each give their top 10 lists of the most underrated horror films of all time. Did any of your favorites make the cut? Come find out... Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Chris Sachs Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Send it all to us at podforsakenpodcast@gmail…
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Double Feature with Special Guests Tentpole Trauma Podcast LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH (1971) and LEMORA: A CHILD'S TALE OF THE SUPERNATURAL (1973)
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Join us with special guests Jen & Sebastian of the Tentpole Trauma podcast for this double feature of trippy 70s horror featuring LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH (1971) and LEMORA: A CHILD'S TALE OF THE SUPERNATURAL (1973). Both of them will creep you out... and the films are pretty strange too. Come, join us for this supersized episode of Podforsaken…
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What happens when 5 teenagers find an evil porno in the basement of their local movie theater? Well they watch it and bad stuff happens, obviously! How bad? Well, let's just say this movie features the goriest moment of any film we've covered on Podforsaken. Does the rest of the film hold up to that? Join us and find out. Hosts: Rodney Altman, Miss…
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Kung Fu Horror THE LEGEND OF THE 7 GOLDEN VAMPIRES (1974)
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What happens when you combine the gothic vampires of Hammer Films with the kung fu spectacle of Shaw Brothers? You get 1974's THE LEGEND OF THE 7 GOLDEN VAMPIRES, a bizarre co-production about Van Helsing's journey to China to do battle with Count Dracula and his army of 7 vampire lords. It's got vampires. It's got kung fu. What else do you need to…
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Richard Stanley's DUST DEVIL (1992)
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Before his return with 2019's COLOR OUT OF SPACE, Richard Stanley hadn't made a feature film in 27 years. That film was 1992's DUST DEVIL, and we're here to talk all about this dreamlike tale of a woman who picks up a shapeshifting hitchhiker on her drive across Namibia. Come, join the Podforsaken! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Chris Sachs Que…
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Hammer Horror THE DEVIL RIDES OUT (1968)
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Join us as we talk about the 1968's Hammer film THE DEVIL RIDES OUT, written by Richard Matheson and starring Christopher Lee as a practitioner of white magic who must use his powers to save his friend's son from a Satanic cult. Considered by many as a horror classic, and by Lee as his favorite film, we just had to know what all the fuss was about.…
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Possessed Killer Film THE DEVIL'S CANDY (2015)
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Join us for this love letter to heavy metal music, 2015's THE DEVIL'S CANDY. After moving into a new home, a family must contend with the supernatural presence that resides there as well as the previous tenant who is under its control. If you've ever wanted to see Ethan Embry as a possessed metalhead, this one is for you! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Miss…
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Evil Kids in HERE COMES THE DEVIL (2012)
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Our Devil theme continues with 2012's HERE COMES THE DEVIL, about parents who begin to suspect something is wrong after their two children disappear inside a mysterious cave. If you like movies about possessed kids, you have to join us for this one. Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Chris Sachs Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Send it all to us at …
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Korean Thriller I SAW THE DEVIL (2010)
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Join us this week as we discuss the gloriously violent and tense Korean masterpiece I SAW THE DEVIL, starring Choi Min-sik (OLDBOY). After a man's wife is murdered by a serial killer, he sets off to find vengeance at any cost. If you haven't seen this film, you absolutely owe it to yourself. Come, join the Podforsaken! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy L…
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Historical Horror THE DEVILS (1971)
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We're sure you've heard about Ken Russell's notorious 1971 film THE DEVILS, but have you seen it? Want to know what all the controversary is about? Then join us as we discuss in depth this famously banned film about a priest who must choose between the desires of his heart and the orders of the Catholic church. Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Ch…
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Evil Dead Homage MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU (2018)
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Do you love THE EVIL DEAD? Then you absolutely need to join us as we talk about 2018's MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU from writer/director Timo Tjahjanto. Following a young woman who must face off against an unspeakable evil after it's released from the basement of her childhood home, this film proves a loving homage to the Sam Raimi classic while still of…
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Special Guest William Brent Bell (director of SEPARATION and THE BOY) and his film pick THE OTHER (1972)
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Join us with our special guest, director William Brent Bell, director of THE BOY, STAY ALIVE, THE DEVIL INSIDE, and the newly released SEPARATION. We cover a lot of topics including his first directing jobs, the creation of the Brahms doll for THE BOY, and what it was like working on his newest and most personal film, SEPARATION. Capping things off…
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Sci-Fi Bloodbath TOKYO GORE POLICE (2008)
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We promise you, you have never seen anything like 2008's TOKYO GORE POLICE. After a strange virus begins turning the population of Tokyo into deadly monsters, a katana-wielding woman must lead an elite team to destroy them and eradicate the virus once and for all. No joke, this might be the goriest film we have covered to date. If you love buckets …
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What do you get when you combine evil nuns, a cursed monastery, and a splash of H.P. Lovecraft? You get 1993's DARK WATERS, the gothic, surreal tale of a young woman who travels to an isolated convent to uncover the fate of her missing friend. Full of creeping dread and nightmarish imagery, this is one you won't soon forget. Come, join the Podforsa…
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Mix one part David Lynch, one part David Cronenberg, and one part... we don't know what, and you get 1989's SOCIETY. A horror film so weird that words barely do it justice. Still, we're going to try with our latest episode as we tackle this extremely bizarre 80s gem. You owe it to yourself to join us as we talk all about this one! Hosts: Rodney Alt…
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Do you love campy, gory comedies? Then you absolutely need to join us for our episode on PSYCHO GOREMAN from Steven Kostanski, director of THE VOID and MANBORG. It's the heartwarming tale of a young girl who befriends an ancient alien overlord set on destroying the universe. It's filled with laughs, impressive creature designs, and buckets of blood…
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Body Horror/Teen Drama EXCISION (2012)
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This week we take a look at 2012's EXCISION, about a teenage girl discovering her sexuality and love of surgery. It's one part teen drama, one part body horror, and one part something we can't even describe. Trust us, you've never seen a movie like this before. Come join us as we talk about this bizarre gem in all its gory glory. Hosts: Rodney Altm…
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This week we discuss 2020's 1BR, about a woman who moves into an apartment building and begins to suspect something is seriously wrong with her neighbors. Also, kicking off the show we take a look at the trailer for next week's feature, EXCISION. Come, join the Podforsaken! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Chris Sachs Questions? Comments? Hate ma…
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Mind-bender TRIANGLE (2009) and 1BR Trailer
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Join us this week as we try to untangle the complicated onion that is 2009's TRIANGLE, about a group of friends stranded on a mysteriously empty cruise liner. It's an ambitious and trippy movie that led to a passionate debate among the hosts. Who is right? You be the judge. Kicking off the show we also take a look at the trailer for 1BR. Come, join…
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Special Guest G.O. Parsons (writer of WILLY'S WONDERLAND) and BAD BEN (2016)
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Join us with special guest G.O. Parsons, writer of the new film WILLY'S WONDERLAND, featuring Nic Cage taking on evil animatronics. G.O. tells us everything you want to know about the film, from coming up with the idea, getting Cage on board, and the actual process of making the film. He's a great guest with an amazing story you don't want to miss.…
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LA LLORONA (2019) vs THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA (2019)
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Join us for this special double feature as we tackle the case of the two Lloronas. First, we kick the show off with the highly reviewed LA LLORONA, a supernatural drama from Guatemala about an aging general haunted by the sins of his past. Then stick around as we shift gears with THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA, about a woman who must protect her children …
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Werewolf Dramedy THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW (2020)
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Do you love werewolves? Then you need to join us this week as we discuss 2020's THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, from writer/actor/director Jim Cummings. It's about a small-town deputy who must solve a string of brutal murders while also coping with his extreme anger management issues. Is it horror? Comedy? Drama? Should you watch it? Come join the Podfors…
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Podforsaken is back with a brand new season! After a (mostly) relaxing holiday break, hosts Rodney, Missy, and Chris return with their top 5 favorite horror films of 2020. We're willing to bet you haven't seen them all. Join the Podforsaken and find out what hidden gems you missed out on last year! Also, kicking off the show we take a look at the t…
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Triple Feature BLACK CHRISTMAS 1974, 2006, 2019
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Just in time for Christmas, join us for our extended special holiday episode as we discuss all 3 versions of BLACK CHRISTMAS!!! That's right, we're doing the original 1974 classic, the gory 2006 remake, and yes, even that other thing from 2019 calling itself BLACK CHRISTMAS. Grab some cookies and eggnog, curl up by the fire, and while you wait for …
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Supernatural Dread THE DARK AND THE WICKED (2020)
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From writer/director Bryan Bertino (THE STRANGERS, THE MONSTER) comes his latest film, THE DARK AND THE WICKED, about a family that must cope with a supernatural presence in their home. If you like your horror grim and bleak, this one's for you! Come, join the Podforsaken! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Chris Sachs, Missy Levin Questions? Comments? Hate mai…
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Netflix's THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR (Part 2 of 2) and THE DARK AND THE WICKED Trailer
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Join us for this extended episode as we discuss episodes 5-9 of Netflix's THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR. If you haven't listened to our episode on 1-4, we suggest you start there. Kicking off the show we also take a look at the trailer for next week's feature, THE DARK AND THE WICKED. Hosts: Rodney Altman, Chris Sachs, Missy Levin Questions? Comments? …
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Do you like giallos? Find the idea of deadly clothing appealing? Then you need to listen as we discuss 2019's IN FABRIC, about a woman who buys a killer dress. Yes, you read that right. It's weird. It's funny. It's gorgeous. But is it any good? Come, join the Podforsaken and find out! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Chris Sachs Questions? Commen…
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Haunted Refugees in HIS HOUSE (2020) and IN FABRIC Trailer
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If you love well-written drama mixed with your supernatural horror, have we got a film for you! After a married couple escape South Sudan to seek asylum in London, they find themselves relocated into a very haunted building in Netflix's HIS HOUSE, from first time director Remi Weekes. Kicking things off we also take a look at the trailer for next w…
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Screenlife Horror HOST (2020) vs. UNFRIENDED (2014)
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Join us for haunted computers and deadly video calls as we take a look at two similar films, 2020's HOST and 2014's UNFRIENDED. In both, a group of friends find their video calls interrupted by a malevolent presence that wants them dead. Which one's better? Come find out... Hosts: Rodney Altman, Missy Levin, Chris Sachs Questions? Comments? Hate ma…
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Gothic Horror Series THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR (Part 1 of 2) and HOST Trailer
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Join us as we discuss the first 4 episodes of Netflix's THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR, the follow-up to their smash hit THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. If you love gothic horror, creepy children, and a touch of romance, this one is for you! Kicking things off we also take a look at the trailer for the Shudder Original film HOST. Hosts: Rodney Altman, Chris…
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Halloween Specials TERRIFIER (2016) and ALL HALLOWS' EVE (2013)
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Just in time for Halloween, join us for this special double episode as we discuss 2016's TERRIFIER, about a killer clown who stalks his prey on Halloween night, as well as the anthology film ALL HALLOWS' EVE that served as its inspiration. If you love slashers, clowns, and gore, this one is for you! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Chris Sachs, Missy Levin Qu…
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Supernatural Home Invasion HOSTS (2020) and THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR Trailer
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Do you love movies like THE STRANGERS and FUNNY GAMES? Then join us as we discuss 2020's HOSTS, about a British family that must battle a possessed pair of dinner guests invited to Christmas dinner. Kicking off the show, we also take a look at the trailer for Netflix's THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR. Hosts: Rodney Altman, Chris Sachs, Missy Levin Questi…
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Sci-fi Russian Horror SPUTNIK (2020) with Special Guest Erica Schreiber and HOSTS Trailer
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Join us with special guest, screenwriter Erica Schreiber, as we discuss her new project Untitled Female Driven Podcast, aimed at screenwriters trying to break into the entertainment industry, as well as 2020's SPUTNIK, about a psychiatrist trying to separate an astronaut from the alien parasite living inside him. If you love movies like SPLICE, ARR…
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Evil Witch Film THE WRETCHED (2020) and SPUTNIK Trailer
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Do you love films like FRIGHT NIGHT and SUMMER OF 84? Then join us as we discuss the drive-in box office smash THE WRETCHED, about a teenager who begins to suspect his neighbor is a shapeshifting, child-eating witch. To kick things off we also watch the trailer for next week's feature, SPUTNIK. Come, join the Podforsaken! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Chri…
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Animated Zombie Horror SEOUL STATION (Prequel to TRAIN TO BUSAN) and THE WRETCHED Trailer
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Do you love TRAIN TO BUSAN? Then you need to check out this week's episode as we discuss SEOUL STATION, the animated prequel to TRAIN TO BUSAN. It's more of the same zombie action you love, just without the train. Kicking things off we also watch the trailer for next week's feature, THE WRETCHED. Come, join the Podforsaken! Hosts: Rodney Altman, Ch…
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Micro-Budget Horror THE DEEPER YOU DIG (2019) and SEOUL STATION Trailer
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Recommended by a Podforsaken listener, this week we discuss 2019's THE DEEPER YOU DIG, a micro-budget horror film made by mother/father/daughter team The Adams Family. Following a psychic woman's search for her missing daughter, this film delivers ratcheting tension and an ever-growing gloomy atmosphere that fans of indie horror will enjoy. It's a …
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Polish Possession Film DEMON (2015) and THE DEEPER YOU DIG Trailer
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In this tense supernatural film from Poland, a man begins to experience strange events during his wedding reception after discovering a skeleton buried on his property. It's beautiful, creepy, and incredibly well-made, but is it worth your time? Join us as we discuss it in depth. Kicking off the show we also chat about the trailer for next week's f…
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