Strange Sisters Podcast | True Crime, Paranormal, and Spooky Movie Reviews

On this episode of Strange Cinema we discuss Advent, a 2024 horror film that blends modern internet culture, folklore, and the creeping dread of the holiday season into a supernatural thriller.

Tis the season to be spooky, though Halloween has passed there are still plenty of creatures that go bump in the night, and while these creatures are a bit more festive some are also terrifying. So put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and light that pine scented candle while I tell you just a few of the creepy creatures that will make a stocking full of coal seem like the least of your worr...

Today’s case… is one of the strangest disappearances in modern history. A case with cameras. Witnesses. Timelines. Evidence. And still, no answers. On April 1st, 2006, a medical student walked into a bar at Ohio State University… and was never seen again. No confirmed sighting. No body. No clue as to how he left a bar with only one entrance, and multiple cameras watching. This is the story of Bria...

In this episode, we dive into the chilling folklore of the Scottish Kelpie, the shape-shifting water spirit said to lurk in lochs, rivers, and mist-covered marshes. We explore its eerie ability to appear as a beautiful horse or an irresistible human, and the dark warnings these stories carried for generations living close to dangerous waters. Join us as we unravel the mystery, fear, and fascinatio...

In this episode of Strange Cinema, Thanksgiving takes a sinister turn when a well-meaning mother hires historical reenactors to create an immersive, “authentic” holiday experience for her family. What begins as an awkward gimmick quickly becomes unsettling as the Pilgrim guests—led by the eerily polite Ethan—refuse to break character.

On a warm September afternoon in 1981, 58-year-old Polly Melton was spending time in one of her favorite places on Earth: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. She went out for an easy hike she’d done dozens of times before with a couple of friends while her husband Bob stayed back at their camper nearby. But strangely, she disappeared on the way back to the campground, and was nev...

Between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Elizabeth Bathory is suspected of killing up to 650 people, mainly young women, for both pleasure and in order to use their blood for consumption and beauty rituals. An early nepo baby who got away with murder for over a decade before she finally made a mistake that led to her demise.

Grab your popcorn and candy- it's spooky season movie time! Cassandra and Natasha each share their must-watch Halloween movies.

We have our first special guest! Join Cassandra and our brother from another mother Clayton as they discuss two Creepy Pasta stories that took the forums by storm- the rake and the Russian sleep experiment.

In this solo episode Natasha dives into two unfolding stories that some say signal the return of the American serial killer. Whether that’s true or just public paranoia... well, that’s what we’re here to discuss.

Incident in a Ghostland (2018), directed by Pascal Laugier, is a psychological horror film that follows a mother, Pauline, and her two daughters, Beth and Vera, who are attacked in their new home by intruders on their first night. Years later, Beth, now a successful horror writer, returns to the house after receiving a distressing call from Vera, who still suffers from the trauma of that night. As...

We made it! This week Cassandra breaks down the seventh and final seal. The sisters discuss the dramatic ways of Christianity and Cassandra claims that she enabled Natasha's sneakiness as a teen (insert eye roll). Spoiler alert: she didn't.

Today, we’re exploring one of the most haunting mysteries of modern times—the disappearance and tragic deaths of two Dutch students, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Their story begins with adventure, optimism, and cultural exchange—but it ends in a fog of unanswered questions, strange discoveries, and theories that range from tragic accident to sinister foul play.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most enduring theories in ancient mysteries: were the pyramids of Egypt built with the help of extraterrestrials? We’ll explore the origins of the alien-builder hypothesis, the evidence skeptics and believers point to, and why these massive monuments continue to spark debate centuries later. Tune in for a mix of history, myth, and cosmic speculation.

In this episode we review 2006 horror film Stay Alive, a cult favorite that blends slasher scares with a haunted video game premise. We break down its mix of early-2000s gothic aesthetics, campy thrills, and the eerie concept of “dying in the game means dying in real life.” The conversation explores whether the film holds up today as a fun guilty pleasure or simply a relic of its era.

In August 2021, 25-year-old graduate student Jelani Day vanished after being last seen at Illinois State University. His car was later found abandoned in the woods, and weeks later, his body was discovered in the Illinois River under mysterious circumstances. Despite national attention and calls for justice, the circumstances surrounding Jelani’s disappearance and death remain unresolved, leaving...

In this episode, we delve into the haunting imagery of the Fifth and Sixth Seals from the Book of Revelation—martyrs crying out for justice and the earth itself trembling under apocalyptic signs. Join us as we unpack their prophetic meaning, symbolic power, and the timeless warnings they hold for humanity.

Today we're discussing The Eyes of My Mother, a hauntingly quiet descent into loneliness and madness, following a young woman whose childhood trauma warps her sense of love, death, and family. Raised in isolation and steeped in surgical knowledge, Francisca develops a chilling intimacy with violence, turning her rural farmhouse into a sanctuary of horror. Stark and unsettling, the film explores wh...

Three Indigenous women and girls—Bea Rosa Garza, Mona Renee Vallo, and Emily Pike—lost their lives under suspicious and tragic circumstances, yet justice remains elusive. This episode explores their stories, the systemic failures that followed, and the growing call to end the silence surrounding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. For tips regarding Bea's case, please contact the...

In this episode, we delve into the chilling biblical prophecy of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—Conquest, War, Famine, and Death—and explore how their symbolic presence has echoed through history and into today’s world. Join us as we unravel their origins, meanings, and the eerie ways they may still ride among us.

Due to technical difficulties, we are only posting audio this week. This strange 1990s movie delves deep into the risks of online chat rooms. Linda Cardinelli (Queen), body modification, goth culture, and the most unbothered police officer all make an appearance in this weird cautionary tale written by and starring Dee Snider.

In this episode, we explore chilling tales of wailing women from around the globe—from La Llorona’s sorrowful cries in Latin America to the banshee’s haunting wails in Irish folklore. Join us as we uncover the shared themes of grief and warning and that echo through these eerie legends.

In this solo episode, we explore the eerie halls of Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum, where cursed objects and paranormal encounters blur the line between myth and reality. From the infamous Dybbuk Box to chilling behind-the-scenes stories, we uncover what really happens when you confront the haunted face-to-face.

In this episode, we honor the lives of transgender women of color lost to violence, including Mesha Caldwell, Jasmine Mack, Iris Santos, and Tatiana Labelle. Through their stories, we confront the epidemic of anti-trans violence in the U.S., where discrimination, systemic neglect, and hate continue to claim lives. Episode Resources: National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)   (advocacy) Tran...

In this episode, we explore how celebrated writer Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in 1895 for "gross indecency" due to his relationships with men, a charge rooted in the era's harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Through Wilde's downfall, we examine the broader societal intolerance of queerness in Victorian England and his lasting legacy.