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SciFi author Edward Savio helps us celebrate with a deep dive into The Shape of Water. We're talking loneliness, toxic masculinity, the subjugation of minorities, the importance of a reliable narrator, and much more. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFYWazblaUA Available for Rent or Streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-shape-of-water

William Johnson joins us to talk about artificial intelligence, what makes us human, the possibility of a soul, and whether Nathan REALLY created Ava in Ex Machina. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYGzRB4Pnq8 Available for Rent or Streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/ex-machina

Musician Jeff Whitmire joins us to talk social commentary in the 1986 classic HOUSE. We're looking at reality v delusion, PTSD and current threats, terrible parents, why Vietnam haunts so many, and the need for SOLITUDE! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TSRT-cl-y8 Available for Streaming/Rent: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/house

Comedian Brent Terhune stops by to talk social commentary in CREEP - Craigslist ads, belief in the good in others, vulnerability and gaslighting, how humans are scarier than any monster, and why minimalist #horror works so well.

Dr. Michael Blouin joins us to talk his new book STEPHEN KING AND AMERICAN POLITICS and to deep dive into IT Chapters 1 and 2. We're talking friendships, the reciprocal nature of our relationship with society, problematic representation in King novels and adaptations. Don't worry. We actually deliver a good ending. TRAILER Chapter One TRAILER Chapter Two AVAILABLE TO STREAM / RENT

Author Tim Waggoner joins us to talk about IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS. We explore the themes of insanity, isolation, destiny vs free will, religion, and more. Trailer Available to Stream / Rent

William Sterling joins us to talk about the social commentary in SAW, from the claims Kramer makes to the characterization of Lawrence and Adam, views of torture porn and a better pitch for Saw VII. TRAILER AVAILABLE TO RENT / STREAM

Gory Cory joins us to talk social commentary in FREAKY. We're talking high school, identity, gender fluidity, a search for self, the meaning of family, and more. TRAILER AVAILABLE TO RENT / STREAM

Horror author Mike Thorn joins us to talk social commentary in COLOR OUT OF SPACE. We talk isolation, environmentalism, family, tomatoes, alpaca milk, and Lovecraft's undying racism. Check out www.mikethornwrites.com and look for his new novel SHELTER FOR THE DAMNED.

Tim Meyer and Chad Lutzke join us to talk social commentary in RIVER'S EDGE. We're talking peer pressure, loyalty, authority figures, and finding your own way in the world. And we discuss the greatness of Crispin Glover.

Gracie from SciFiandScary.com joins us to talk about the social commentary in THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. We discuss viral marketing, reality vs. rumor, what we like and dislike about found footage films, and the age old battle of man vs. nature.

The 1915 propaganda piece THE BIRTH OF A NATION a film so seeped in fear and racism that it led to the revival of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. We explore blatant lies, imaginary history, and how it reflects events today.

We take a look at Ryan Spindell's #horror #anthology #film The Mortuary Collection (now on #Shudder) We look at gender expectations, consequences of sins, the timelessness of morality tales, and more.

We discuss the social commentary of HIS HOUSE, including immigration, migration, nativism, and the role of case managers and why they burn out so quickly.

Writer/Director/Actor Josh Ruben stops by to discuss his favorite Christmas Horror film - BATMAN RETURNS.

Filmmaker Adam Marcus joins us to talk about the social commentary in his film SECRET SANTA. If you've ever sat at the table with a relative and wanted to jam a fork in their neck this may be the movie for you!

Writer/Director Michael Varrati joins us to talk zombies, Christmas, musicals, and how sometimes the nice guy doesn't always get the girl. Will there be a Hollywood Ending? Break Away and join us to find out.

Cynthia Pelayo joins us to talk about El Orfanato. We explore forgotten people, children with disabilities, slow burn horror that actually works, and what happens when there's no villain to be found in a horror film.

David Howard Thornton. AKA Art the Clown takes us through some of the fun of filming Terrifier and talks a bit about Terrifier 2. He lets us in on his impressive family history and how his mother's death taught him to follow his dreams instead of playing it safe. If you love Terrifier you won't want to miss this episode.

Cassie Daley joins us to talk presumed ownership of a woman's body, privilege, entitlement, wedding dresses, and the amazing works of Christopher Pike.

Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman sits down with us to talk about Poultrygeist... and maybe we never TOTALLY get to that... but it's still a hell of a ride!

This Is Horror's Bob Pastorella stops by to talk about the complexity of Brian De Palma's BODY DOUBLE. We chat about reality vs. perception, identity, desire, the roles we expect others to play, and whether De Palma was trolling us. We also talk about Bob Pastorella and Michael David Wilson's new book THEY'RE WATCHING.

Author Hailey Piper stops by to talk social commentary in THE WICKER MAN. We discuss religion, respect, tolerance, sacrifice, and pub songs about the inn keeper's daughter.

We are looking at WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. We're talking Vampire lore, being an outcast, eternal love, and rules of cultures, relationships, and daily life. Consider this your invitation.

Thomas Brungardt joins TheNecronomi. Com to look at JOKER. Topics discussed include Abuse/Trauma · Mental Illness & Delusion · Transformation · Vigilantism.