Horror VS Reality

Anastasia and Kendrah break down a horror or Thriller film based on a true crime or tragedy and discuss the incident that the film is based on. Together they compare, contrast, and nerd out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Ep. 53: Pig Killer (2022) VS Robert Pickton

April 14, 2024 • 107 mins

This is the first episode of the new season format (so we can have much needed breaks between research and recording periods) It also marks the first episode with Kendrah as the permanent new co-host. To celebrate Kendrah's arrival, we decided to cover an infamous Canadian serial killer: Robert Pickton aka the Pig Farm Killer. We also watched the fairly terrible 2022 film, Pig Killer that is loosely based on his life. Enjoy!

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BONUS: Morgan on Anastasia's Attack of the Killer Objects!

October 11, 2023 • 34 mins

The hiatus is almost over, but until then, enjoy the episode of AOTKO that Morgan guested on over the summer. Enjoy this short but sweet film segment recap about a killer fetish doll.

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Introducing: What in the Wide World of Cinema?!

September 14, 2023 • 46 mins

HVR will be back later this month, until then, enjoy the first episode of Anastasia's new podcast, What in the Wide World of Cinema?! Strap in for a lot of weird wild rides through cinema, and subscribe to the new pod for more trippy film journeys.

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ep. 52: Open Water (2003) VS The Disappearance of The Lonergans

July 30, 2023 • 50 mins

Keith returns to co-pilot today's episode, Anastasia and he break down the terrifying (and short) ocean terror, Open Water, and discuss the real life disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan. Plus, Heather's plays fast and loose with the dearly departed's legacies; Keith and Ana will never scuba dive or spelunk; and Keith is still working on that novel.

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Ep. 51: M (1931) VS Peter Kurten w/ Trent Manning

June 1, 2023 • 79 mins

Trent Manning returns as guest host to discuss the 1931 classic that inspired the thriller genre, Fritz Lang's M. We also discuss the scumbags who inspired M's antagonist, chiefly Peter Kurten. Plus, Fight Club quotes, Art the Clown, and Borders' criterion aisle.

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Ep. 50: The Lost (2006) VS Charles Schmid w/ The Let's Talk Horror Channel

May 3, 2023 • 136 mins

Anastasia is joined by BP of The Let's Talk Horror Podcast again. This time BP brings his love and knowledge of Jack Ketchum's The Lost (2006) and Ana covers the real life crimes of Charles Schmid that inspired Jack Ketchum's novel and by proxy, the film adaptation. Plus, Dolphining is a thing now; Ana recalls how she first discovered Gus Van Sant's Elephant; and more!

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Ep. 49: The Clovehitch Killer (2018) VS BTK w/ Trent Manning

April 12, 2023 • 56 mins

Anastasia is joined by renaissance man, Trent Manning, to discuss 2019's BTK inspired film, The Clovehitch Killer, as well as the despicable BTK. Plus, Dylan McDermott really wanted to play Clovehitch; Spontaneous is the horror rom com you didn't know you needed; and Trent is doing stand up in Baton Rouge.

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Ep. 48: Dead Ringers (1988) VS The Marcus Twins w/ Livvspooky

March 5, 2023 • 98 mins

Note: Cohost Morgan is on hiatus until after Halloween for wedding planning, so until then every episode will have a guest cohost.

On Today's episode, Anastasia has friend of the show, Olivia (@livvspookyofficial) to discuss the weird and wonderful Cronenberg film, Dead Ringers as well as its inspiration, the very much real, Marcus Twins. (Twin Gynecologists with serious codependency issues and fuzzy ethics.) Sit back, relax, a...

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Ep. 47: The Golden Glove (2019) VS Fritz Honka

December 15, 2022 • 81 mins

Morgan and Anastasia usher in the holiday season with a dingy dirty film about a depraved killer who loves dive bars. Then, The very real German Killer who inspired The Golden Glove, Fritz Honka. Plus, Ana got too high for a Terrifier double feature, and Morgan recalls a very creepy Amish roadside attraction.

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BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest III

October 23, 2022 • 54 mins

Ana and Morgan are back for yet another Halloween Gab Fest. This year they play a back and forth round of trivia, asking questions from 2 different horror/murder themed board games. Plus, Morgan advises going into Barbarian blind, Ana was pleasantly surprised by Pascal Laugier's The Tall Man, and BTK is a bit of a Colin Robinson.

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Ep. 45: Notes On A Scandal (2006) VS Mary Kay Letourneau

October 2, 2022 • 90 mins

Morgan and Ana discuss the insane story of Mary Kay Letourneau and Villi Fualaau, or how a teacher groomed her student into her lover. Plus, Trent returns for our next episode, Hot D and Rings of Power.

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Ep 44: The Frozen Ground (2013) VS Robert Hansen

August 30, 2022 • 80 mins

Ana and Mo are back to discuss Robert Hansen and The Frozen Ground. Plus, Ana and Morgan gush about their love of John Cusack and Nic Cage; Bob is a f*uckboy, and more!

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Ep. 43: Atlanta: Three Slaps VS The Hart Family Murders

July 27, 2022 • 107 mins

Anastasia and Morgan are back to share a very special episode. This episode covers an episode of the sitcom, Atlanta that is essentially its own tiny true crime horror movie. They also discuss the inspiration for this episode, The Hart Family Murder/Suicides. Plus, Morgan's cat makes an appearance.

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Ep. 42: The Girl Next Door (2007) VS The Murder Of Sylvia Likens

June 27, 2022 • 99 mins

Morgan and Ana are joined by Maddie from The One for the Road podcast to talk about one of the most heinous crimes in Indiana history, The Murder of Sylvia Likens, and the film based on her murder, 2007’s The Girl Next Door. Plus, Ana’s dark tale of childhood; Morgan has a hard time dealing with this crime; and Maddie tells us about her lgbtqia+ true crime podcast.

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REMASTERED Ep.4 : There is a Secret in my Soup (2001) VS The Hello Kitty Murder

June 18, 2022 • 71 mins

(Originally aired August 19, 2020) Join Morgan and Anastasia as they discuss this heinous Cat 3 film out of Hong Kong, There is a Secret in my Soup and the crime that inspired it, The Hello Kitty murder of Fan Man-Yee.

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Ep. 41: Night of the Hunter (1955) VS Harry Powers w/ Mondo Boys

May 30, 2022 • 137 mins

Join Anastasia and Morgan plus special guests Mike and Mike of Mondo Boys to discuss Charles Laughton's Night of the Hunter and its inspiration, bluebeard serial killer, Harry Powers. Plus, Mike's Irish Robert Mitchum story; Mondo Boys' music in She Dies Tomorrow contributed to Anastasia's fainting; high praise for I Know This Much is True and much more!

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Ep. 40: The Devils (1971) VS The Strange Tale of Urbain Grandier

May 16, 2022 • 79 mins

Theeeeeey're baaaack! Mo and Ana are fresh off vacation and ready to rumble. This episode they discuss Ken Russell's cult classic, The Devils, and the real life of Urbain Grandier. Plus! Oliver Reed was a "hellraiser"; Morgan had a Wiccan phase; vacation stories, and more!

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Introducing: Attack of the Killer Objects!

April 24, 2022 • 44 mins

Horror VS Reality will be back in May, until then, enjoy this preview of Ana's other podcast, Attack of the Killer Objects!

AOTK is a horror comedy podcast about killer object movies, their absurdity, and why we love them. Hosted by Anastasia Byrd twice monthly with a guest every episode.

Preview episode is the first episode: Killer Sofa. enjoy!

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Ep. 39: Naked Lunch (1991) VS The Death of Joan Vollmer

March 30, 2022 • 86 mins

Morgan and Ana dive into the drug fueled world of Cronenberg's Naked Lunch and the real life events in William Burroughs and Joan Vollmer's life that led to her death. Plus! Morgan still hasn't finished Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Kurt Cobain was a Burroughs stan; and Ana finally conquers her awful cold.

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Ep. 38: Santa Sangre (1989) VS The Tacuba Strangler

March 14, 2022 • 75 mins

Morgan and Ana dive into the surreal world of Alejandro Jodorowsky, Santa Sangre and Goyo Cardenas Hernandez. Plus, Morgan watched The Holy Mountain on mute at a punk bar; Morgan and Ana ponder if Eddie Murphy is a Jodorowsky fan; and Ana objectifies Luke Kirby.

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Episodes

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Introducing: What in the Wide World of Cinema?!

ep. 52: Open Water (2003) VS The Disappearance of The Lonergans

Ep. 51: M (1931) VS Peter Kurten w/ Trent Manning

Ep. 50: The Lost (2006) VS Charles Schmid w/ The Let's Talk Horror Channel

Ep. 49: The Clovehitch Killer (2018) VS BTK w/ Trent Manning

Ep. 48: Dead Ringers (1988) VS The Marcus Twins w/ Livvspooky

Ep. 47: The Golden Glove (2019) VS Fritz Honka

BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest III

Ep. 45: Notes On A Scandal (2006) VS Mary Kay Letourneau

Ep 44: The Frozen Ground (2013) VS Robert Hansen

Ep. 43: Atlanta: Three Slaps VS The Hart Family Murders

Ep. 42: The Girl Next Door (2007) VS The Murder Of Sylvia Likens

REMASTERED Ep.4 : There is a Secret in my Soup (2001) VS The Hello Kitty Murder

Ep. 41: Night of the Hunter (1955) VS Harry Powers w/ Mondo Boys

Ep. 40: The Devils (1971) VS The Strange Tale of Urbain Grandier

Introducing: Attack of the Killer Objects!

Ep. 39: Naked Lunch (1991) VS The Death of Joan Vollmer

Ep. 38: Santa Sangre (1989) VS The Tacuba Strangler

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Ep. 53: Pig Killer (2022) VS Robert Pickton

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