Sometimes Dead is Better

In this episode, Chris and Christin discuss the 1982 John Carptenter classic The Thing. They discuss the mechanics of "thinging out", the coolness of Kurt Russell, and the Wilford Brimely of it all. They geek out over Rob Bottin's monster designs. and guess who was "The Thing" and when. Then Christin gives some book recommendations for fans of The Thing.  Finally, Chris discusses the classic X-Files episode (and Thing homage/rip-of...

Re-Broadcast of episode #2 released Nov 22, 2018

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.   

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the directorial debut of one of the Whitest Kids You Know Zach Cregger. They discuss the similarities of horror and comedy, how far they would have made it into the basement, does knowing Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise make him hotter (Christin only) and so many tonal shifts! Then Christin tells Chris a true crime that she happened upon her while watching The O.C. Love it!

CW: murder, rape, i...

Re-Broadcast of episode #1 released Nov 22, 2018

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 16:09

True c...

Chris and Christin are back!  Your beloved hosts return after a 2 year hiatus (?) to discuss James Wan's 2021's certified banger Malignant. Meet our new best friend Gabriel, i.e., Chris's pick to host the 2024 Academy Awards. Enjoy our completely coherent discussion on all things Seattle, asylums, "body contortionists", Zoe Bell, 80s jailhouse movie lesbians, Maddie's curious choice of house decor, weird body autonomy politics, and...

In this episode Chris and Christin complete their Spielberg trilogy by discussing the 2005 Tom Cruise sci-fi/horror/thriller/survival movie War of the Worlds. They discuss the 9/11 imagery, whether Tim Robbins's character actually lost anyone, the impressive Dakota Fanning and an exclusive Chris discovery! Tivo your shows so you can listen before you watch them!

What they've been watching (reading): Lord of the Rings book series by...

In this special bonus episode Chris and Christin talk to the ultimate Jurassic movies expert, Christin's son Adam. Adam is in first grade and loves all things dinosaurs. Chris asks Adam his burning questions like "who would win, a T-rex or a Spinosaurus?". Then Chris and Christin have a not so timely extended "What you been watching" since they haven't talked in a bit. 

What they've been watching: The Hobbit trilogy, Lord of the Ri...

In this Jurassic Park part 2 episode, Christin tells Chris about the events that led up to SeaWorld saying they will no longer use Orca whales in their shows. Tilikum was a 4,000 killer whale that killed three people before SeaWorld finally had to address the fact that they should not be in captivity. Life, uh, finds a way. 

Source:

Blackfish documentary (2013)

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @g...

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 2nd movie of their Spielberg trilogy, one of their favorite movies ever: Jurassic Park. They discuss (so much) what the movie meant to them as kids, what dino the velociraptor was actually based on and all the glory of Laura Dern. Pop the champagne and hold on to your butts! Run!

What they are drinking: Josh Prosseco and Korbel champagne

What they have been watching: The Mandolorian, T...

In this Jaws part 2 episode Christin tells Chris three amazing stories that tie to Jaws. First they talk about a murder that happened 100 miles away during the filming of Jaws and how the movie may have clues to the answer. They then discuss the true story of the 1916 New Jersey shark attacks and finally the true story of the USS Indianapolis. You do not want to miss this episode, rabbit holes galore!

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In this episode Chris and Christin dive into the deep to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 terrifying classic Jaws. They discuss what a quotable movie it is, how Chris's parent's showed it to him when he was 5 (!) and the menagerie of wonderful characters. Chris also makes a Black Panther prediction. Come on in, the water is warm!

What they have been watching: Crawl (Prime) and Knock Knock (Netflix)

What they are drinking: Landshark ...

In this part 2 of their Friday the 13th episode, Christin tells Chris the most famous cold case murders in Finnish history, the Lake Bodom murders. They also discuss The Queen's Gambit and their "final girl" rankings. After a quick Friday the 13th Part 2 review (and a Jurassic Park/Jurassic World sidebar) they get into the true crime. 

True crime discussion starts at: 25:24

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbi...

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1980 slasher movie that kicked off one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, Friday the 13th. They discuss the rules of strip monopoly, whether the movie "cheated" and the Bacon of it all. They also discuss "final girls" that in the movies that they have reviewed on the podcast. Get your guitar (or machete) and gather 'round the campfire with them! 

What they are watching: ...

In this episode Chris and Christin have an emergency meeting to discuss Mike Flanagan's sophomore follow up to The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Like many of us, they have just binged the 9 episodes and have burning questions, thoughts and hot takes. Did they give Oliver Jackson-Cohen his Scottish accent to make him 75% hotter? Where are all the ghosts? What does it all mean?!?

SPOILERS (!!!) for BLY MANOR AND ...

In this episode Christin tells Chris what inspired Wes Craved to write A Nightmare on Elm Street, the terrifying cases of Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome. They also discuss Chris Evan's pic slip up, what little they know about the Vietnam War (and suggest just watching the new Ken Burn's doc, and the docs Origin Story and The Nightmare) and what dreams are made of.

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In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1984 Wes Craven classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. They discuss if Dave Matthews Band is creepy, their recurring dreams and how iconic Nancy's mom is. So put on your head phones, turn on Miss Nude America and join them!

What they are watching (listening): The Devil All the Time on Netflix and the podcast Cold

What they are drinking: Goat Island Blood Orange Weiss and Fire Maker Chattah...

In this part two episode Christin tells Chris how easy it is to get lost in the woods. She goes on to tell him the mysterious and terrifying story of the Russian Dyatlov Pass Incident. Chris also tells Christin about a poltergeist incident in his kitchen and they hear a sound on the podcast that puts Chris on edge.

Sources:

All That's Interesting. (2017, October 17) The Harrowing Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. All That's Int...

In this episode Chris and Christin head back to the glory of the 90s with the phenomenon from 1999, The Blair Witch Project. They discuss the found footage genre, creepy things they have found in the woods and play f**k, marry, kill with the cast.

What they've been watching: Halt and Catch Fire, Gavin and Stacey

What they are drinking: Josh legacy red blend wine and UFO Pumpkin Ale

Movie discussion starts at: 6:33

Theme song by Gab...

In this episode Christin tells Chris the story of the West Virginia murders that inspired Davis's Grubb's novel, Night of the Hunter, that Steve Agee and Charles Laughton turned into the 1955 movie of the same name that they discussed last week. They discuss the new Bly Manor and The Stand trailers, how the real Harry Powers is not nearly attractive as Robert Mitchum and how the book and movie adapted the real story.

CW: murder, ch...