Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast

What is it that makes a child believe? Children love to play pretend, because they are believers. They believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, happily ever afters, the monster under the bed, and the boogeyman. In this episode, we're exploring the origins of some of the most enduring stories and monsters of our time including: Fairy tales Childhood fears Slashers Stephen King Creepypasta Episode...

What is it that makes a child believe? Children love to play pretend, because they are believers . They believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, happily ever afters, ghosts, the monster under the bed, and the boogeyman . In this episode, we're exploring the origins of some of the most enduring stories and monsters of our time including: Fairy tales Slashers Stephen King Creepypasta Childhood fear...

Fire is one of the most powerful and dangerous forces on this planet. Humankind has learned how to harness it to power our cities and protect our people, but we can’t really ever control it. In this episode, we’re exploring the horror of what happens when we lose control and that power is unleashed. In this episode, I discuss: • The coal fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania • The Challenger Explosion •...

Fire is one of the most powerful and dangerous forces on this planet. Humankind has learned how to harness it to power our cities and protect our people, but we can’t really ever control it.  In this episode, we’re exploring the horror of what happens when we lose control and that power is unleashed. In this episode, I discuss: • The coal fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania • The Challenger Explosion...

It’s almost time for the return of our favorite dancing clown. Tune in to a special bonus episode for my thoughts on the miniseries and IT Chapter 1 in preparation for the upcoming IT Chapter 2.

Our culture has always been drawn to the spectacle of the circus, carnival and theme park. But since the beginning, these entertainment venues have had a dark side. There are have always been dark rides, oddities and peep shows that appeal to the weirder interests of human nature. In this episode, we're exploring the magic, mystery and macabre elements that make up the Dark Carnival in film and te...

Our culture has always been drawn to the spectacle of the circus, carnival and theme park. But since the beginning, these entertainment venues have had a dark side. There are have always been dark rides, oddities and peep shows that appeal to the weirder interests of human nature. In this episode, we're exploring the magic, mystery and macabre elements that make up the Dark Carnival in film and te...

I’ve got something very special for you today. In the spirit of summer vacation, I’m sharing a tale about Walt Disney World’s creepiest location. Prepare yourself for the River Country Film. This audio was originally recorded for my other podcast, Disney Native . Check it out if you also happen to be a Disney nerd like myself. River Country Film Written by TheBushAdministration. Content is availab...

I’ve got something very special for you today. In the spirit of summer vacation, I’m sharing a tale about Walt Disney World’s creepiest location. Prepare yourself for the River Country Film. This audio was originally recorded for my other podcast, Disney Native . Check it out if you also happen to be a Disney nerd like myself. River Country Film Written by TheBushAdministration. Content is availab...

Summer is not my favorite season. I prefer spring thunderstorms and crisp fall air to the relentless heat of the summer sun. I grew up in the South and now live in Florida where It's always hot, always humid, and the sun is always beating down on you. It's enough to make you crazy sometimes, but there are several great films to get us through the hot season. This month, I'm taking a break from the...

Summer is not my favorite season. I prefer spring thunderstorms and crisp fall air to the relentless heat of the summer sun. I grew up in the South and now live in Florida where It's always hot, always humid, and the sun is always beating down on you. It's enough to make you crazy sometimes, but there are several great films to get us through the hot season. This month, I'm taking a break from the...

It's my favorite book, and one of my favorite movies. It's a timeless tale of loss, regret and decent into madness. In my longest episode ever, I'm diving deep into Pet Sematary. In the episode, I’m discussing the novel, both adaptations and why Stephen King was afraid to publish this book. Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette . Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros .

It's my favorite book, and one of my favorite movies. It's a timeless tale of loss, regret and decent into madness. Buckle up, I'm diving deep into Pet Sematary. IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS: Pros and cons of both films How I would have ended the 2019 version Death and grief Resurrection Free will and human nature Why Stephen King was afraid to publish this book Listen: Stephen King Detour: Live fro...

What does it mean when we say a place is haunted? Does in have anything to do with ghosts? Or is it simply a feeling left behind by tragic events of the past? Come with me and I’ll tell you a story about a haunting in the most mundane of locations. This particular story happened five years ago, on tax day. Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette . Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros .

What does it mean when we say a place is haunted? Does in have anything to do with ghosts? Or is it simply a feeling left behind by tragic events of the past? Come with me and I’ll tell you about a haunting in the most mundane of locations. This is the story of how we found a body in the dumpster behind our office...on tax day.

Many horror nerds have family members to thank for their love of the genre, and I am no exception. Watching scary movies with my Mom was quite a memorable part of my childhood - one I’m very thankful for. In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Mom to talk about her introduction to horror, and the upcoming adaptation of Pet Sematary!

This movie has been getting trashed for years, but I honestly love it. I'm here to give you the defenses I've been using to justify this adaptation for the last two decades.

This movie has been getting trashed for years, but I honestly love it. I'm here to give you the defenses I've been using to justify this adaptation for the last 20 years.  In this episode, I discuss Comparison to the 1980 film The Cast Character Development Atmosphere Disturbing Moments

In this bonus episode, I cover a few women in horror month recommendations I didn't have time to mention on the last episode, and talk about what to look forward to in the coming months!

We're celebrating Women in Horror Month with an episode focusing on female directors! I’m joined by fellow horror nerd, Nat, in a discussion about our favorite directors and what their films mean to us. Follow Nat on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lunathespecter/.

We're celebrating Women in Horror Month with an episode focusing on female directors! Join me friend of the show Nat in a discussion about our favorite directors and what their films mean to us.  In this episode, we discuss: Female influence  American Psycho The Babadook American Mary Motherhood and pregnancy

The American wilderness holds many legendary monsters, but possibly the oldest of them is the Wendigo. Originating from the lore of Algonquin tribes, the Wendigo is a tall, thin, horned creature who has a taste for human flesh. Real life stories of cannibalism and the Wendigo legend have influenced several films over the years, taking us on a journey into one of the darker corners of the human exp...

Fall is the time that really reigns for horror fans, but I have found that the winter season proves to be a pretty great time for horror as well. With the longer nights and colder weather, I find it's a good time to snuggle up and retreat into something spooky during the sugar coated season. Tune in for a brief history of Christmas and a discussion of my favorite holiday and winter films. In this...

Horror has always existed on the fringe of entertainment, but when you take a closer look, you'll see that it holds a surprising amount of truth about humanity, and seems to make the most relevant statements about our culture at any given time. Horror has always excelled when society is unstable, and I think we're living in quite an interesting time for scary stories. In the very first episode, I...

The American wilderness holds many legendary monsters, but possibly the oldest of them is the Wendigo. Originating from the lore of Algonquin tribes, the Wendigo is a tall, thin, horned creature who has a taste for human flesh. Real life stories of cannibalism and the Wendigo legend have influenced several films over the years, taking us on a journey into one of the darker corners of the human exp...