Sometimes Dead is Better

In this episode Chris and Christin leave the theater and come right home to discuss Ari Aster's new nightmare, Midsommar! Do you have lots of unanswered questions about Aster's new ambitious sophomore movie? Well, we can't help you, but we do have lots of thoughts and even more questions! Is this a break up movie? How should you properly jump off a cliff? Where was Toni Collette? Christin doesn't...

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the underrated 2015 Guillermo Del Toro ghost story, Crimson Peak. They discuss the severe mood of Jessica Chastain's outfits, try to figure out how to say Mia Wasikowaska's last name and (of course) Chris describes his color scheme theory of the movie. So pour a bloody Mary and Beware Crimson Peak! Then Christin tells Chris the true crime story of Martha...

In this episode Chris and Christin are once again invaded by Brian. They all discuss (one of Chris's all time favorites) the 1979 classic Alien. Is it horror? Is it sci-fi? Is it...boring? (Christin only) They discuss the hotness of Tom Skeritt and where Sigourney Weaver got those tiny underwear. They also talk about the designs of HR Giger and how the movie Alien has become central to movie discu...

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1996 game changer Scream. First we get Chris's take on the series finale of Game of Thrones and his reaction to Brian taking his place last episode. Then they dive into the beauty of the 90s and ask important questions such as: What is Neve Campbell's acting style? How is Skeet Ulrich so greasy? How is David Arquette so adorable?  Then Christin tells...

Christin is joined by a special guest...Brian is back! They decide they need to discuss the cultural juggernaut Game of Thrones. Is Game of Thrones horror? I don't know, do you think zombies, torture and child murder are horror?? They discuss the series finale (and fix it!) and the series overall. Spoilers galore. Then Christin tells Brian true violent historical events that George RR Martin based...

Chris and Christin welcome a special guest. Christin's dad! John Neal loves Stephen King, movies and true crime, so he fits right in! He has retired from college football so he stops by to give his take on the original Pet Sematary movie (that he had never seen, but watched because he is SDIB's #1 fan) and the 2019 Pet Sematary movie. Then they also touch on movies from Night of the Living Dead to...

Hug your daughter, it's Pet Sematary 2019! Join Christin and Chris as they discuss the remake of the Stephen King classic (and their namesake!). Is sometimes dead STILL better? Is Jason Clarke a worthy Dale Midkiff? How much does Chris miss Denise Crosby and Missy? Listen and find out! Plus, scorching hot takes on Game of Thrones, The Handmaid's Tale and Jurassic World (?). Finally, Christin astou...

Crack open a cold soda (don’t forget the straw!) and let’s discuss David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows!  Christin & Chris tackle the ethics of “It Following” a past hookup, discuss entity-killing tactics, and make their cases for Greg v. Hugh (vs. Paul, whatever).  Also, who will win the Iron Throne?  Then Christin brings things down with info on violence against women and tells the story of th...

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the new Jordan Peele horror flick Us. They offer their early reactions after just seeing it! Chris has yet to devise any outlandish theories (don't worry he will). And Christin hasn't thought of a true crime (don't worry she will). How many Lost references will Christin make? How many Simpsons references will Chris make? Tether in to find out. Theme song...

In this episode Chris and Christin get fancy with their first foreign movie, the 1988 Kiefer-less masterpiece, The Vanishing or Spoorloos. But first, they angrily discuss the Ted Bundy Netflix documentary, inviting questions on Mr. Bundy’s legal skills and whether or not Christin’s mom crossed Bundy’s path (probably not). Then they get into the movie and discuss golden eggs, 80's European fashion...

This time, Chris and Christin are joined by a very special guest, stand-up comic (and Harbinger of Joy) Jenn Snyder!  The trio discuss Jenn’s favorite horror flick, The Descent, and furiosuly argue over such questions as “Did these girls have brunch?”;  “Who is the hottest of the spelunkers?” (Jenn only); and “Is The Descent a metaphor for, like, the subconscious and stuff??”  Also, Christin tries...

Hail Paimon! After much teasing, Christin and Chris finally discuss Hereditary, the scariest movie of 2018! Probing questions include 1) What is the plot of Hereditary? 2) What are primary colors? (Chris only) and 3) Gabriel Byrne? Your hosts then award all 2019 Academy Awards to Toni Collette. Finally, Christin terrifies Chris with a true story of sleepwalking gone wrong in the trial against Jose...

Join Chris and Christin as they interview Christin's children and try to keep the show from going off the rails. They talk to Christin's daughter Elise about why she hates scary movies, why The Beatles's Help! is the scariest movie she claims to have seen and Chris grills Elise on her love of Michael Jackson. Then, Elise tries to scare Chris and Christin with the scariest animals in nature.  Theme...

Christin, Chris, and very special guest Brian chat about their childhood favorite The Lost Boys!  The trio discuss the one-and-only (um) Two Coreys, the Jim Morrison of it all, boardwalk fashion and the respective hotness of Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patrick, and Dianne Wiest.  Then, Christin shares a 100% true vampire story!  “Death by stereo!”   Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram...

Sometimes Twin Peaks is better! In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the triggering film Eighth Grade and Mary Poppins as a feminist icon. Then they dive into the pilot of Twin Peaks and Christin tries to keep Chris contained to just talking about the pilot. They discuss Bobby vs James, timeless style, the mystery of the town’s population and the joy of Agent Cooper. Plus Christin tells Chri...

We have crossed oceans of time to record this podcast. Chris and Christin discuss the definitive 90s love story (right?), starring Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves in their seminal Oscar winning performances (per Christin). Plus, Christin tell the chilling true crime story of the Vampire of Hanover! It's Dracula y'all! Spoilers for Castle Rock and Haunting of Hill House from 2:30 to 10:47! Follow us!...

In this episode Christin has a guest co-host, her husband Brian! Brian does not like horror or true crime, but Christin is on a mission to convert him. She chose a movie she thinks he will like and maybe begin the slow fall into loving horror.  They talk about how they differ on their feelings of horror, Brian's scary sleep overs as a kid, rolling the dice and anxiety. Then they get into the 2014...

On this minisode Chris and Christin discuss their shared love of The X-Files and the origins of it. They then dive into one of the most infamous horror X-Files episodes, Home. They delve into questions about whether or not it was actually banned, locking your doors, and elbow room. They also discuss why some of the best X-Files jokes are in such a horrific episode, why this was probably the easies...

Everything is fine, come on in and listen to Chris and Christin discuss the 2015 movie The Invitation. First, we talk about Chris's first screening of Terms of Endearment and all those ghosts in The Haunting of Hill House. Then we get into The Invitation and decide what we would do in the same strange situations the dinner guests end up in. (Hint: Leave when the Zodiac Killer shows up!) They discu...

First Sometimes Dead is Better minisode! Chris and Christin do a Pet Sematary round up. We discuss what Pet Sematary director Mary Lambert is up to (liking our tweets!), Christin schools Chris about what he got wrong about the book Pet Sematary (because she has read half of it), Chris slowly realizes how much he likes Pet Sematary 2 and we discuss the trailer for the 2019 Pet Sematary and Leo the...

This episode earns 5 Arachnophobes! Christin and Chris discuss Dr. Jeff Daniels, spider vengeance (the coldest kind), clown gods, “physicals” and first memories. Plus, Christin terrifies Chris with a crazy true attempted spider turned rattlesnake murder from the 1930s. “Take me there!” What they are drinking: 2016 Chateau St Michelle Cabernet What they are watching: Castle Rock, Lost, Chilling Adv...

Are(st) thou back for more?  Christin and Chris discuss Robert Egger's 2015 horror flick The Witch. Topics covered include puritan fashion, crop failure, Lysa Arryn typecasting, living deliciously, and so many witches! Chris accuses everyone of being a witch and Christin misses a key piece of the ending! Plus, Christin upsets Chris with the true story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.    Movie discuss...

Christin and Chris discuss the politics of drug store VHS rentals, Indian Burial Grounds (IBGs), Denise Crosby's fierce blonde bob, and cute dead kids. Chris shares his feminist theory about the Zelda subplot and Christin recommends reading the short story The Yellow Wallpaper. Also, Christin tells the sad (and true!) story of Blanche Monnier.  Movie discussion starts at 14:40 True crime discussio...

Teaser trailer for Chris and Christin's new podcast, (Sometimes) Dead is Better. A deep dive into horror movies with a true crime twist and some laughs. Intro and clips to introduce the podcast that will officially launch with two full episodes on Thanksgiving Day!