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Welcome, brave souls, to "Stories to Dismember," where nightmares are unleashed, and horror takes center stage. Together, we'll embark on a chilling journey through the darkest realms of cinema, dissecting bone-chilling tales that will haunt your dreams. So, buckle up, dear listeners, as we embark on a cinematic odyssey filled with screams, suspense, and the kind of horror that lingers long after the credits roll. Welcome to a world where fear has a name and nightmares come to life. This is ...
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Episode 233 - Night of the Living Dead (1990, Horror, Zombie, Tony Todd, Remake, Isolation, Apocalyptic, Undead, Survival, Fear)
56:13
Night of the Living Dead (1990) is a gripping remake of the classic zombie horror film. It follows a group of strangers who seek refuge in a rural farmhouse as they face an escalating threat from the undead. The movie combines intense survival drama with eerie atmosphere, exploring themes of fear, trust, and human nature under pressure. To hear our…
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Episode 232 - Candyman (1992, Horror, Bees, Tony Todd, Thriller, Supernatural, Urban Legend, Haunting, Suspense, Fear, Belief, Psychological Terror)
1:05:43
Candyman (1992) is a chilling horror film that blends urban legend with psychological terror. It follows a graduate student researching local myths, leading her to uncover a mysterious and haunting figure tied to dark history and superstition. The movie explores themes of fear, belief, and the power of storytelling, all set against a backdrop of ee…
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Student Bodies (1981) is a horror-comedy that parodies the popular slasher films of the late '70s and early '80s. It follows a high school plagued by a mysterious killer known as "The Breather," who targets students in a series of absurdly over-the-top murders. The film pokes fun at horror tropes, including jump scares, suspicious characters, and t…
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Episode 230 - Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2011, Horror, Comedy, Slasher, Wood Chipper, Misunderstandings, Parody, Slapstick)
1:00:02
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2011) is a horror-comedy that flips the usual "backwoods killer" trope on its head. It follows two well-meaning but misunderstood hillbillies, Tucker and Dale, who just want to fix up their cabin in the woods. But when a group of college students mistakenly assume they're dangerous killers, a series of absurd and darkly fu…
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Episode 229 - Color Out of Space (2019, Horror, Sci-fi Horror, H.P. Lovecraft, Family Drama, Nicholas Cage, Alien Entity)
1:21:03
Color Out of Space (2019) follows a family's descent into horror after a meteorite crashes on their rural farm, unleashing a strange and vibrant alien force. As the mysterious "color" begins to seep into their land, it warps the environment, disrupts their minds, and reveals eerie, otherworldly dangers. Based on a story by H.P. Lovecraft, this sci-…
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Episode 228 - Dave Made a Maze (2017, Indie, Absurd, Quirky, Artistic, Horror, Adventure, Comedy)
51:33
"Dave Made a Maze" (2017) is a quirky adventure where Dave, an artist with a serious case of boredom, builds a cardboard maze in his living room that turns out to be way bigger—and deadlier—on the inside. When he gets lost inside, his girlfriend Annie and their friends enter to rescue him, only to find themselves in a bizarre labyrinth filled with …
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Episode 227 - Silver Bullet (1985, Werewolves, Horror, Stephen King, Gary Busey, Suspense, Mystery, Crime, Drama, Full Moon)
58:54
"Silver Bullet" is a 1985 horror film based on Stephen King's novella "Cycle of the Werewolf." The story is set in a small town terrorized by a werewolf. The main characters are a paraplegic boy named Marty, his sister Jane, and their alcoholic Uncle Red. Together, they try to uncover the werewolf's identity and stop the creature's killing spree. T…
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Episode 226 - Culture Shock (2019, Horror, Thriller, Immigration, Dystopia, Nightmare, Suspense, Assimilation)
1:06:14
The 2019 "Into the Dark" episode "Culture Shock" is a horror-thriller that follows a young Mexican woman named Marisol as she crosses the border into the United States, hoping for a better life. However, she finds herself in a nightmarish, dystopian community that hides dark secrets. The episode blends social commentary with suspense, offering a ch…
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"Uncle Sam" (1996) is a horror-comedy film about a vengeful soldier who rises from the dead on the Fourth of July. Dressed as Uncle Sam, he embarks on a patriotic killing spree, targeting those he deems un-American. The film combines dark humor with slasher thrills, turning a symbol of national pride into a terrifying and relentless force. To skip …
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"Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies" (2012) is a historical horror film where President Abraham Lincoln must face a different kind of national threat: a zombie outbreak. Armed with his trusty axe, Lincoln leads a team of Secret Service agents to eradicate the undead menace and protect the future of the United States. It's a wild, campy adventure blending …
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Episode 223 - Frailty (2001, Psychological Thriller, Horror, Serial Killer, Visions, Texas, Suspense, Plot Twist, Supernatural, Mystery)
1:02:18
"Frailty" is a psychological horror thriller directed by and starring Bill Paxton. The film follows the story of a widowed father (Paxton) who believes he has been chosen by God to destroy demons disguised as humans. He involves his two young sons in his mission, claiming to receive divine visions identifying the supposed evildoers. As the boys gra…
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Episode 222 - Trip review with Neil McCay (2022, Supernatural Horror, Loss, Grief, Drugs, Therapy, Psychological Impact, Emotion, Addiction, Neil McCay)
1:22:03
"Trip," directed by Neil McCay and released in 2022, is a supernatural horror film exploring grief and loss. It centers on Ally, a mother shattered by her daughter's suicide. She meets an unconventional therapist who offers her a hallucinogenic drug to communicate with the dead. Seeking closure, Ally takes the drug and encounters terrifying superna…
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Episode 221 - The Stepfather (1987, Horror, Stepfather, Serial Killer, Suspense, Terror, Thriller, 1980s, Suspicion)
52:22
The Stepfather (1987) is a psychological thriller and horror film directed by Joseph Ruben. The story follows Jerry Blake, a seemingly charming and ideal family man who, in reality, is a disturbed serial killer. After murdering his previous family, he assumes a new identity and marries a widow with a teenage daughter. As his stepdaughter becomes in…
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Episode 220 - Evil Dead Rise (2023, Horror, Supernatural, Demons, Possession, Mother, Family, Survival, Haunting, Terror, Curse, Evil Force)
52:37
"Evil Dead Rise" (2023), directed by Lee Cronin, is a supernatural horror film and the latest installment in the "Evil Dead" franchise. The story shifts from the traditional cabin-in-the-woods setting to a high-rise apartment building in a city. It follows two estranged sisters whose reunion is disrupted when they discover a mysterious book, the Ne…
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Episode 219 - The Dark and the Wicked (2020, Horror, Isolation, Grief, Paranoia, Possession, Fear, Suspense, Haunting, Thriller)
1:12:27
"The Dark and the Wicked" (2020), directed by Bryan Bertino, is a psychological horror film that centers on a brother and sister who return to their family farm to support their dying father. As they reunite with their mother, they begin to experience increasingly disturbing and supernatural occurrences. The film delves into themes of grief, fear, …
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Episode 218 - Mother of Tears (2007, Horror, Supernatural, Demons, Witchcraft, Occult, Trilogy, Terror, Ancient Evil, Gore)
1:03:23
"Mother of Tears" (2007), directed by Dario Argento, is the final installment in his "Three Mothers" trilogy. The film follows Sarah Mandy, an American art student in Rome, who unwittingly unleashes the ancient and powerful witch Mater Lachrymarum. As chaos and violence spread throughout the city, Sarah must confront dark supernatural forces and un…
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Episode 217 - Hereditary (2018, Horror, Supernatural, Psychological, Trauma, Grief, Possession, Occult, Haunting, Demons)
1:49:15
"Hereditary" is a chilling and psychologically intense horror film that delves into the disturbing unraveling of a family's dark secrets. Following the death of her secretive and enigmatic grandmother, Annie Graham, played by Toni Collette, grapples with grief alongside her husband and two children. However, as eerie occurrences escalate and sinist…
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Episode 216 - Frankenstein (1931, Horror, Classic, Monster, Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Black and White)
53:24
In the electrifying classic "Frankenstein" (1931), a mad scientist with a flair for the dramatic stitches together a patchwork man from stolen body parts and lightning. As bolts crackle and lab equipment hums, Dr. Frankenstein's monstrous creation is brought to life with a jolt, only to unleash chaos upon the unsuspecting villagers below. With icon…
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Episode 215 - The Lazarus Effect (2015, Scary, Psychological, Science Fiction, Thriller, Resurrection, Afterlife)
1:03:43
In "The Lazarus Effect" (2015), a group of scientists plays with the ultimate game of life and death, creating a serum that can revive the deceased. But as they dance on the thin line between scientific breakthrough and supernatural meddling, they accidentally unleash a chilling force that turns their laboratory into a haunted house of horrors. Wit…
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Episode 214 - The Crow (1994, Brandon Lee, Action, Thriller, Blockbuster, Classic, Horror, Violence, Supernatural, Justice, Love)
1:01:00
In the shadows of a city consumed by darkness and corruption, a lone figure emerges from the depths of vengeance. "The Crow," a 1994 cult classic directed by Alex Proyas, is a haunting tale of love, loss, and redemption. As Eric Draven, portrayed by the enigmatic Brandon Lee, rises from the grave on the eve of his murder, he is imbued with supernat…
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Episode 213 - Resurrection (1999, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Suspense, Religious, Dark, Scary)
1:00:39
"Resurrection," featuring Christopher Lambert, is a 1999 thriller that revolves around a detective who becomes entangled in a perplexing investigation involving a series of unexplained deaths. As he delves deeper into the case, he confronts enigmatic circumstances that challenge his perceptions of reality. The film navigates themes of mystery, susp…
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Episode 212 - Halloween 3 - Season of the Witch (1982, Scary, Halloween, Mystery, Celtic, Sequel, Cult, Classic, Suspense, Dark, Bleak, Horrifying, Conspiracy)
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**Warning - This movie contains flashing lights that may affect people sensitive to light or be distracting** In the 1982 film "Halloween III: Season of the Witch," the Halloween season takes a chilling turn when a sinister plot is unveiled involving masks, mysterious occurrences, and a small town's descent into terror. As Halloween approaches, a d…
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"Shrooms" - the cinematic rollercoaster that dares to ask, "What's scarier than a forest at night? Tripping in that forest on magic mushrooms!" In this hilarious yet spine-tingling flick, a group of adventurous friends embark on a psychedelic journey through the Irish countryside, armed with nothing but their wits and some questionable fungi. But w…
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Leprechaun, a cinematic masterpiece of questionable choices, combines horror with hilarity in a way that only a malevolent Irish imp can. Imagine a tiny green menace wreaking havoc, not with terror, but with a mischievous charm that leaves audiences simultaneously laughing and cringing. With scenes more absurd than a pot of gold at the end of a rai…
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"Grabbers: When an Irish island is besieged by tentacled aliens, the locals realize the best way to survive isn't with guns or bombs, but with pints and ploys to stay drunk. Cheers to a hilarious battle against extraterrestrial sobriety!" To hear our reviews of this movie, before you partake. Skip to 35:34…
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Episode 208 - The Wicker Man (2006, Scary, Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Horror, Bees, Cults, Investigation, Creepy, Rituals, Fire, Hilarious)
35:00
In the 2006 "Wicker Man" film, imagine a world where Nicolas Cage's facial expressions have more twists and turns than the convoluted plot itself. Picture Cage, clad in a bear costume and perpetually confused expression, stumbling through a remote island community where the locals seem to have a PhD in creepy rituals and questionable folk songs. As…
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Episode 207 - The Village (2004, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Twist, Scary, Horror, Haunting, Ominous)
56:37
"The Village," a 2004 film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, is a gripping psychological thriller set in an isolated 19th-century village surrounded by ominous woods. As the villagers adhere to strict rules to avoid the malevolent creatures lurking in the forest, tensions escalate within the community, unraveling dark secrets and challenging their pe…
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Episode Season 2 Special - Movies for Horror Newbies! (2024, Horror, Classic, Slashers, Aliens, Massacre, Metal, Rock, Scary, Funny)
56:19
Welcome our easily startled friends, to a spine-chilling journey through the twisted realms of horror cinema! Prepare to dive into a world where screams are music to our ears and goosebumps are the latest fashion accessory. But fear not, for we are your trusty guides through this dark and eerie landscape, here to offer you not just frights, but als…
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Episode 206 - Chernobyl Diaries (2012, Nuclear, Radioactive, Escape, Fear, Drama, Dread, Horror, Thriller, Isolation)
48:42
Chernobyl Diaries: Where the radiation levels are high, but the Yelp reviews are glowing! Join a group of thrill-seekers as they embark on a sightseeing tour of a lifetime. Spoiler alert: the souvenir shop is out of Geiger counters. Reviews start at 39:47 start here before you watch the movie!
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Episode 205 - Silent Hill (2006, Horror, Game, Nightmare, Dread, Cults, False Reality, Despair, Fog, Madness)
1:05:51
Silent Hill (2006) unfolds like a waking nightmare, a descent into the abyss of psychological terror. The once quaint town morphs into a grotesque tableau of unimaginable horrors, where the ominous fog acts as a shroud for unspeakable malevolence lurking in the shadows. The air is heavy with an otherworldly dread, and the streets echo with the tort…
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Episode 204 - Psycho (1960, Horror, Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Shower, Classic, Psychological)
36:39
Step into the delightfully deranged world of 'Psycho' (1960), where showers are scarier than you ever imagined, and motels offer more than just a continental breakfast! Directed by the maestro of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, this classic film takes a stab at turning the ordinary into the extraordinarily twisted. Meet Marion Crane, who thought she wa…
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Episode 203 - Rosemary's Baby (1968, Horror, Classic, Iconic, Psychological, Thriller, Mysterious, Suspense)
1:13:25
"Rosemary's Baby," a devilishly delightful film directed by Roman Polanski, invites you into a world where pregnancy comes with a side order of satanic shenanigans. Set against the backdrop of swinging '60s New York, it's a baby shower you won't find on any registry. Rosemary (Mia Farrow) and her husband Guy (John Cassavetes) move into a quirky apa…
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Episode 202 - Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965, Horror, Anthology, Werewolves, Vampires, Voodoo, Creepy, Scary, Trains, Mystery, Music)
44:39
"Dr. Terror's House of Horrors" (1965) invites audiences into a world where the supernatural collides with the macabre in a chilling anthology of terror. A mysterious and ominous figure known as Dr. Schreck boards a train with five unsuspecting passengers. As the locomotive barrels through the night, Dr. Schreck reveals a deck of tarot cards, each …
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Episode 201 - Carnival of Souls (1962, Horror, Afterlife, Zombies, Cars, Teenagers, Music)
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Trigger warning: Harassment and Unwanted Attention Step right up, ladies and gents, to the spookiest sideshow in town – the 1962 classic, "Carnival of Souls"! It's the film that asks the burning question: What do you get when you mix a creepy carnival, a car accident, and a woman who can't seem to shake off her ghostly dance partners? Dive into our…
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Trigger warning: Harm to animals "If I was an imitation, a perfect imitation, how would you know it was really me?" When a helicopter chases a husky into a remote Antarctic research base, the American staff are initially confused. But when members of the crew investigate the Norwegian station where the helicopter came from, they discover that they …
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Now here's a riddle to guess if you can: who is the monster and who is the man? We're not travelling to Notre Dame this time, but rather to Midian to seek answers to that very question! After his nightmares return, Aaron Boone consults his psychiatrist Dr. Decker about what they might mean. But can he trust that Decker really has his best interests…
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Trigger Warning: Harm to children, forced abduction What if it turned out that there was an explanation? Would you believe it, even if it was one you never thought you'd have to consider? When strange occurrences begin taking place in the Barrett family's home, at first they just assume that their teenage son is to blame. But as the events become t…
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Episode 59 - All Hallow's Eve (2013, Clowns, Art the Clown, Killers, Comedy, Thriller, Horror, Mysterious, Haunting)
1:33:18
Trigger Warning: Harm to children, Evil Clowns You know what kids REALLY want in their trick-or-treat haul? Antiquated video technology! When Timmy finds a VHS tape mixed in with his Halloween candy, he begs his sister Tia and babysitter Sarah to watch it with him. As the short films on the tape unfold, its viewers become less certain what is real,…
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Episode 58 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003, Horror, Leatherface, Cannibals, Chainsaw, Slasher)
2:12:24
I feel like we've been down this road before, but the scenery looks different... and we've got a new friend riding shotgun! The year is 1973: when a group of friends decide to take a road trip to attend a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert, their path takes them through a desolate part of the Texas countryside. It turns out, though, that the locals are serving…
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Episode 57 - Trick 'R Treat (2007, Horror. Comedy, Anthology, Ghost, Goblins, Witches, Samhain, Vampires, werewolves, Serial Killers, Demons)
1:30:56
It's the one night of the year where no one wears their real face, but they often show their true colors! In this anthology film, we follow the goings-on in a small town on the night of Halloween. As the lives of its residents intertwine, they come to find out that it's a holiday with a long memory and unexpected dangers. Join Lyndsey, Miguel, and …
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Episode 56 - Trick or Treat Rebroadcast (1986, Horror, Music, Ozzy, KISS, Halloween, Demons, Possession, High School, 80s, Fastway)
1:45:48
It's the end of our music-themed month; seems like the perfect time for an encore! There's such a thing as being too invested in your idols. When Eddie gets his hands on a special demo track by a recently-deceased rockstar, he thinks it's too good to be true. As inexplicable things start to happen around him, though, he wonders whether he's actuall…
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Trigger Warning: White Supremacism, Intravenous Drug Use When you're reduced to siphoning gas to get to gigs, maybe you should accept that the whole music thing isn't really working out. The Ain't Rights are a deeply underground punk band that's just about to throw in the towel, but they could really use some cash to get back across the country. A …
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Episode 54 - Studio 666 (Horror, Comedy, Possession, Demons, Rock, Music, Foo Fighters, Dream Widow)
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There are lots of ways people try to clear a creative block; this might just be the worst. When the Foo Fighters travel to a mansion in Encino to record their latest album, they discover that it has a dark and disturbing past. Maybe they should get out of there, but there's something... otherworldly about the acoustics that might be just what Dave …
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There's a shortcut to fame and fortune, but be warned: the consequences may SUCK. Things are going poorly for Joey's band: they're out of money, are stuck playing crappy gigs, and their manager has just dumped them to cover Japanese hip-hop instead. When the band's bassist Jennifer meets up with a strangely alluring man after a show and returns the…
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Episode 52 - The Anniversary Episode (2023, Horror, Comedy, Scary, Funny, Birthday, Anniversary)
57:01
Isn't it scary how time flies? It seems like only yesterday we were uploading our first episode, but it's been a full year of releases from Stories to Dismember! Aaron, Lyndsey, and Miguel have gotten together to look over some figures and fun facts about the last 51 episodes to reminisce about the good old days of yesteryear. Tune in to hear about…
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There's something to be said for good-natured ribbing, but it's possible to take it too far; I guess the question is: is it just a joke, or something more calculated? Larry arrives at his motel the night before a family wedding, only to find that the night manager Chester is a bit of a prankster. As the evening wears on, and the jokes escalate, he …
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Trigger warning: self harm Parents: always worrying about their kids. Sometimes it can be annoying, and sometimes... it can be dangerous. When rumors go around about an internet challenge that is telling kids to hurt themselves at the behest of a monster, Amir and Leah decide to limit their kids' screen time to stop them being sucked in. After thei…
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It's the movie no one expected... with the critical response that everyone expected. After Christopher Robin puts aside his childish things by abandoning his friends in the woods, Pooh Bear and the others go feral and decide to exact revenge. They take a vow to renounce their humanity, but still wear clothes and live in houses? And Pooh vomits/crie…
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Sometimes you watch a movie that just grabs hold of your brain and won't let go. This week, we've got a special episode to further discuss one that spawned a million traumatized children: Child's Play! After dismembering the 1988 movie last episode, Aaron, Lyndsey, and Miguel further discuss their thoughts on the film, as well as hear from listener…
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Episode 47 - Child's Play (1988, Horror, Mystery, Doll, Slasher, Occult, Voodoo, Classic, Thriller)
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Good Guy dolls are all the rage right now. Karen's son Andy watches the shows, eats the cereal, and DESPERATELY wants one for himself. When Karen manages to find one at a discount from a back-alley peddler, she doesn't ask any questions. Meanwhile, Mike the detective has just wrapped up a big case. He cornered notorious strangler Charles Lee Ray in…
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