Shannon & Cathy | Clinical Psychology PhD & Forensic Psychologist

Terror Talk: True Crime, Serial Killers and Horror

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Two psychologists — one forensic, one clinical — dissecting serial killers, psychopaths, and the dark minds behind true crime and horror cinema. Hosted by Shannon (PhD, LMFT) and Cathy (PhD, forensic psychology). 600+ episodes covering serial killer psychology, criminal profiling, horror films, cold cases, unsolved murders, cults, narcissism, and crimes so bizarre they defy explanation. Expert clinical insight. Genuine dark humor. New episodes every week. Follow now and join us on Patreon. Lock your doors. 🔒

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Shannon & Cathy | Clinical Psychology PhD & Forensic Psychologist

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Vampires are Narcissists 23.10.2019 49:39

Vampires are some of our cultures favorite monsters. Vampires are the quintessential narcissist. We'll tell you about that and talk vampire films and TV too. https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk Email: terrortalkpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrortalkpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkTerror Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/newterrortalkpodcast/

The Mindless Hunger of Zombies 16.10.2019 57:54

What do zombies represent in our culture? The mindless hunger we can feel for pursuits we don't actually find meaningful? They are us, only empty, and of course, zombies are just good fun in horror flicks. This episode also  includes our latest What the Hell? Segment. https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk Email: terrortalkpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrortalkpodcast/...

Psychology of Werewolves 09.10.2019 52:48

Lycanthropy is actually akin to witchcraft as a condition that was used to kill people. Clinical Lycanthropy is often discussed as a cultural delusion about evil. In this episode we discuss the clinical characterization of this condition and then we go in to our favorite Werewolf Films!! This episode includes our latest What the Hell? Segment. https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk Email: terrortalkpo...

Psychology of Ghosts & Our Favorite Ghost Films 02.10.2019 55:33

First episode of the Fall Season discussing Ghosts, the movies we love, some we want to see and the psychology of ghosts and why many are fascinated with this type of horror villain.  This episode includes our latest What the Hell? Segment.  Beware: we discuss the dark side of life with a dark sense of humor.  https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk  Email: terrortalkpodcast@gmail.c...

The Psychology of Men Who Kill: Breaking Down “The Staircase” and the Myths About Wife Killers 25.09.2019 51:00

In this episode of Terror Talk – True Crime, Serial Killers & Horror Movies , Shannon and Cathy unpack the disturbing psychology behind men who murder their wives — and the myths that surround them. We explore common assumptions about “family annihilators,” intimate partner violence, and how statistics often contradict public perception. Drawing from The Staircase documentary and the Michael P...

Psychology of Torment, Torture & Terror - Horror's Torture Porn Subgenre 18.09.2019 58:34

There is a sub genre in the horror realm called Torture Porn that includes movies of intense victimization, torture, hunting, stalking, On today's episode we discuss some of the movies that embody this genre as well as the psychology behind why we watch or don't watch them. This episode includes our latest What the Hell? Segment. Beware: we discuss the dark side of life with a dark sense of humor....