Horror VS Reality

Ep. 67: Targets (1968) VS The University of Texas Tower Shooting

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

On Today's episode Ana digs into the making of Peter Bogdanovich's Targets, Bogdanovich's messy personal life and More! Then Kendrah discusses Charles Whitman's mass shooting at the University of Texas Austin, and the fallout of that tragedy.

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Ep. 66: Rahasaya (2015) VS The Noida Double Murder

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Kendrah and Anastasia head to India this episode to break down the Clue-esque Rahasaya and it's inspiration, the tragic Noida Double Murder.

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RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES EP. 1: SVU S10E9, Selfish VS Casey Anthony

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

On our first episode of our Law and Order: SVU mini series, We discuss Season 10 episode 9, "Selfish". This episode stars Hillary Duff as a thinly veiled Casey Anthony like character, but as SVU does, the episode does its own thing with the narrative.

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BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest 5: Revenge of the Trivia

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:57:54 GMT

It's our annual Halloween Gab Fest where we just kind of do random spooky stuff. This year we each ask each other 10 trivia questions. Kendrah gets 10 questions on Spooky Disney films and Anastasia gets 10 general horror movie questions. WHO WILL WIN? Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 65: Piglady (2023) VS Susan Monica

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:39:58 GMT

This episode Anastasia and Kendrah discuss a real stinker of movie, but at least we get some laughs out of 2023's Pig Lady. Then, We dive into the strange tale of Susan Monica. Plus, We announce a new mini series!

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Ep. 64: The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) VS Kendall Francois

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Back from a summer break, Kendrah and Anastasia dive into the world of The Poughkeepsie Tapes and one of its inspirations, Kendall Francois.

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Ep. 63 The Slenderman Mythos and the Slenderman Stabbing

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:14:57 GMT

This time, Kendrah and Anastasia are discussing the Slenderman Mythos and how that eventually spiraled into the stabbing of Peyton Leutner. (editor note: My mic sounds like a potato for the majority of this episode unfortunately. I did everything I could improve it, and it's still just not great. Thanks for understanding. xo Ana)

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Ep. 62: Savage Messiah (2002) VS The Ant Hill Kids

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:34:53 GMT

At last, Ana and Kendrah are back to talking Canadian crime. This time they are discussing a very Lifetime-esque Canadian Thriller, Savage Messiah (2002), and it's all too real inspiration, Roch Theriault and his cult, The Ant Hill Kids. This one is not for the faint of heart.

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Kendrah and Anastasia VS Trivia

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:38:50 GMT

Since prep for some of the next episodes is taking a little longer than expected, this episode consists of Ana and Kendrah quizzing each other on horror movies and true crime. Enjoy. (Also my headphones wouldn't charge right so the audio is...a bit less stellar than usual, but still listenable for sure)

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Ep. 61: Compliance (2012) VS The Strip Search Phone Scam

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:29:54 GMT

Kendrah and Ana are back after an extended break to discuss one of the most vile scams that we've ever heard of, and a little bit about the extremely accurate film based on it. Join us, won't you? It's an episode that will have you asking yourself, "WTF MCDONALD'S?!"

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Ep. 60: Burke and Hare in Cinema VS The Burke & Hare Murders

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:46:49 GMT

Ana takes us on a short journey through the history of Burke and Hare in fiction and Kendrah discusses the real dirty deeds of Burke and Hare. Plus shocking revelations in each host's entertainment knowledge!

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BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest 4

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 22:30:21 GMT

It's the 4th (mostly) annual Halloween Gab Fest. For Kendrah's first gab fest, we decided to chat about cases we wish we could cover, if only there were horror films based on them.

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Ep. 59: Elephant (2003) VS The Columbine High School Massacre pt. 2 w/ What in the Wide World of Cinema?!

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:55:39 GMT

In part 2 of our Elephant/Columbine coverage, Kait returns to hear Kendrah tell us all about Columbine. (and to hear Ana rant about the misinformation of Columbine)

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Ep. 58: Elephant (2003) VS The Columbine High School Massacre Part 1 w/ What in the Wide World of Cinema?!

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:03:03 GMT

In this special crossover episode between What in the Wide World of Cinema and Horror VS Reality, we discuss the beauty of Gus Van Sant's tragic art film and some aspects of The Columbine High shooting. The remaining aspects of the Columbine discussion coming in part 2. Largely Ana spends this time persuading Kendrah that this is indeed a good film.

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Ep. 57: Baby Reindeer (2024) VS Richard Gadd Pt. 2

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:50:53 GMT

Part 2 of our Baby Reindeer coverage continues with Kendrah laying out all the Fiona Harvey drama and what facts we do know about the case.

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Ep. 56: Baby Reindeer (2024) VS Richard Gadd PT. 1

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:59:54 GMT

Today's episode is a very special episode. We are covering the Dark comedy thriller TV show, (not the first time we've talked about a TV show.) Baby Reindeer that centers around Richard Gadd and a very traumatizing series of events in his life. Gadd writes, stars, and is the real life inspiration for the show, and the drama surrounding him and the show continues to unfold. Join us as we try to unravel fact from fiction.

CONTENT WARNING: Normally we don't do content warnings bc True crime and horror both tend to delve into taboo and trigger topics, however, Baby Reindeer discusses.... A LOT. So CW for sexual violence and assault, stalking, hate crimes, and male rape.

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Ep. 55: Jack (2015) VS Jack Unterweger

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:56:47 GMT

Kendrah and Ana head to Austria this episode to talk about infamous serial Killer and world traveling journalist, Jack Unterweger. (He's a total prick. shocker. ) Plus, SPOILERS for Handmaid's Tale at the end of the episode, Ana's latest book reads, and Kendrah and Ana finally met in person.

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Ep. 54: Men Behind the Sun (1988) VS Unit 731

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:30:46 GMT

On today's episode, Kendrah and Anastasia take on the infamous Men Behind the Sun and the horrific human experimentation that took place at Japan's Unit 731 during WW2.

SOURCES:

1. Unit 731 The Forgotten Auschwitz - Derek Pua, Danielle Dybbro and Alistair Rogers

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Diet#:~:text=The%20National%20Diet%20(Japanese%3A%20%E5 %9B%BD%E4%BC%9A,Councillors%20(%E5%8F%82%E8%AD%B0%E9%99%A2%2C%20Sangiin).

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasion_of_Manchuria

4. Men Behind The Sun (1988) dir. T.F. Mous

5. https://www.cdc.gov/glanders/index.html#:~:text=Glanders%20is%20an%20infectious%20disease,goats %2C%20dogs%2C%20and%20cats.

6. https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/contaminants/hydrogen-sulfide#:~:text=Hydrogen%20sulf ide%20is%20a%20colorless,has%20a%20sickening%20sweet%20odor

7. https://chemm.hhs.gov/lungagents.htm#:~:text=Choking%2Flung%2Fpulmonary%20agents%20are,know n%20as%20Irritant%20Gas%20Syndrome

8. The Collector: Unit 731 - Rod Monteiro and Will Conrad (Hoopla)

9. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2001/06/05/commentary/world-commentary/the-trial-of-unit-731/

10. https://www.pacificatrocities.org/human-experimentation.html

11. https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/history/unit-731/

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khabarovsk_war_crimes_trials#:~:text=The%20war%20crimes%20trials%20 were,served%20in%20Siberian%20labour%20camps.

13. https://www.nytimes.com/1995/03/17/world/unmasking-horror-a-special-report-japan-confronting-gruesom e-war-atrocity.html

14. https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14962631

15.https://offscreen.com/view/tf_mous

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

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:43:46 GMT

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!

SOURCES:

1. The Big Book Of Serial Killers - An Encyclopedia Of Serial Killers BY Jack Rosewood

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pickton#Early_life

3. http://vancouversun.com/news/robert/-pickton-speaks-in-court-to-oppose-destruction-of-rcmp-exhibits

4. http://vancouversun.com/news/metro/serial-killer-robert-picktons-brother-accused-of-threatening-to-chop up-sex-assault-victim

5. https://nationalpost.com/news/robert-pickton-day-parole

6. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/robert-pickton-serial-killer-rcmp-dispose-evidence-1.705 5215

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_about_or_referencing_serial_killers#K%E2%80%93M

9. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/stinky-piggy-serial-killers-only-32335004

10. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-pickton-case-plain-language-summary

11. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/pickton-described-his-method-for-murder-witness-says/a rticle1078760/

12.Pig Killer (2022) dir. Chad Ferrin

13.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18548186/

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

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:49:23 GMT

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?!

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:31:56 GMT

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

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:46:31 GMT

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

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:39:31 GMT

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

Wed, 03 May 2023 23:25:36 GMT

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

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:55:09 GMT

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

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:55:06 GMT

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, and let us weave you a strange tale about two even stranger brothers. Plus, Anastasia manages to bring up Lolita and American Dad yet again.

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

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:09 GMT

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

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:27:15 GMT

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

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:59:13 GMT

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

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:41:23 GMT

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

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:17:59 GMT

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

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:55:04 GMT

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.

SOURCES:

The Girl Next Door (2007) directed by Gregory Wilson
wikipedia
Look For the Woman (1981) by Jay Robert Nash
The Indiana Torture Slaying: Syvia Likens Torture and Death (1999) by John Dean
An American Crime (2007) directed by Tommy O’ Haver
imdb
aestheticrealism.org

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

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:11:29 GMT

(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

Mon, 30 May 2022 19:25:59 GMT

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

Tue, 17 May 2022 01:26:26 GMT

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!

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:38:47 GMT

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

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:08:29 GMT

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

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:53:36 GMT

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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Ep. 37: The Sacrament (2013) VS The Jonestown Massacre w/ The Let's Talk Horror Channel

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:38:21 GMT

Anastasia and Morgan have the delightful BP from Let's Talk Horror on to discuss Ti West's The Sacrament and its basis, The Jonestown Massacre. Plus! Bp can't play horror games; Mo watches Kristen Bell spoof cheesy mysteries; and Ana enlightens Bp on the suicide of Budd Dwyer. Plus more!

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Ep. 36: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) VS Ted Bundy w/Wednesday, Wine and Horror

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:34:40 GMT

Ana and Mo are joined by Heather of Wednesday, Wine and Horror to discuss Netflix's film about Ted Bundy as well the real Ted. Plus, Heather has pregnant brain; Morgan's future mother in law narrowly dodged Ted herself; Ana watched Burn Notice solely for Bruce Campbell and more!

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Ep. 35: Lords of Chaos (2018) VS The Norwegian Black Metal Scene PT. 2

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:29:36 GMT

Ana finishes off our series on The Norwegian Black Metal Scene by discussing the real life events that inspired Lords of Chaos. Plus, Morgan and Ana discuss the Forbidden channels from our childhood, Morgan watched Slaxx finally, and Ana puts in waaay too many hours playing Dragon Age Inquisition.

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Ep. 34: Lords of Chaos (2018) VS The Norwegian Black Metal Scene PT. 1

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 17:11:58 GMT

Morgan and Ana tackle the rise of The Norwegian Black metal scene and Jonas Akerlund's The Lords of Chaos. In this first half, Morgan goes in depth on the actors resumes, the finer plot details of the film, and Ana tries not to faint during the more grisly descriptions. Ana created a spotify playlist as a companion to these episodes which can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RPI4RiwNkNQb7CsRPSGpy?si=pS0shtoqQ-asT8otuGuFVg&utm_source=copy-link

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Ep. 33: When A Stranger Calls (1979) VS The Murder of Janett Christman

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:20:36 GMT

Morgan and Anastasia discuss The classic but honestly mediocre film, When A Stranger Calls (1979) and the horrific unsolved murder of Janett Christman. (The basis for the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs urban legend). Plus, Morgan watches two Adam Driver films, Ana and Morgan share their love of John C. Reilly and more!

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Ep. 2 REMASTERED: Heavenly Creatures (1994) VS The Parker-Hulme Murder

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:34:24 GMT

(ORIGINALLY AIRED JULY 2020) [Newly remastered audio] Morgan and Ana discuss Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures, and The Murder of Pauline Parker's mother by Pauline and Juliet Hulme. Plus, we discuss the beauty of Kate Winslet, and speculate about Ghislane Maxwell (who is now convicted!).

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Ep. 32: The Ritual (2017) VS The Yuba County Five

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:54:53 GMT

***(contains spoilers for The Lodge, Hereditary, and The Descent)***Join Morgan and Anastasia as they discuss this excellent little film and the enduring mystery of the Yuba County Five. Plus! Morgan has a real life encounter with a bear, Ana talks A LOT about Doctor Who and much more.

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Ep. 31: Gran Bollito (1977) VS The Soap Maker of Correggio

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:24:48 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss this film and real life crime full of superstition, lies, cannibalism and one really overprotective Mom. Plus! Hufu, Titane, Morgan's secret plan to kill Ana 😂 and more!

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Ep. 30: In Her Skin (2009) VS The Murder of Rachel Barber

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:42:59 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss the Aussie true crime and Film involving the murder of Rachel Barber by Caroline Reed- Robinson, her former neighbor. Also, Morgan stans an Etsy Witch, stranger danger, and Ana's Bloodthirsty.

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BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest 2: Revenge of the Pod

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:46:32 GMT

Morgan and Ana take a break from the normal format to chat about would you rather horror scenarios and recent horror films we've watched, like Possum and the Last Man on Earth.

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Ep. 29: I Can't Sleep (1994) VS Thierry Paulin

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:18:04 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss the heinous murders of the Monster of Montmarte, Thierry Paulin, and the Claire Denis film that is loosely based on his crimes, I Can't Sleep (J'ai Pas Sommeil). Also, Andre is the best champagne; Ana watched the new Dune; and Morgan contemplates the meaning of "Naval gazing".

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Ep. 28: Frenzy (1972) VS John Christie, The Rillington Place Killer w/ Alli Hobbs of Swampflix

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:47:59 GMT

Morgan and Ana have fellow cinephile, Alli Hobbs, on to discuss John Christie and the Hitchcock film, Frenzy, which is based in part on Christie. Plus!: How did P!nk really get her stagename?; Morgan learns the truth about JT Leroy; Ana plays more grounded; and Alli discusses 2018's The Wind.

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Ep. 27: Amok (2017) VS. Krystian Bala

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:27:51 GMT

Mo and Ana discuss the Polish author who just couldn't keep his smug mouth shut. We also discuss Starcraft, crafting, Grounded and The Gabby Petito case.

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Ep. 26: Snowtown (2011) VS The Bodies in the Barrels Murders w/ The Evidence Locker

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:59:32 GMT

Morgan and Anastasia have Noel and Sonya from the Evidence Locker podcast on to discuss one of the most notorious Australian crimes, The Bodies in the Barrels Murders aka The Snowtown Murders and the film based on them, 2011's Snowtown. Also, Morgan can game again, Anastasia is playing Myst for the first time in over 20 years, Noel is working hard on horror shorts and Sonya watches American Vandal.

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Ep. 25: Zee Oui (2004) VS Si Ouey

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:39:44 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss Zee Oui the Thai Film based on infamous cannibal serial killer, Si Ouey. But is he a killer or just an immigrant victim of racism? You decide. Plus, we discuss The Americans and Ana's love of Keri Russell. Also, Morgan binges the reality show, 60 Days in.

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Ep. 24: The Lighthouse (2019) VS The Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:25:46 GMT

Ana and Mo discuss Robert Eggers' atmospheric masterpiece, The Lighthouse and The real life tragedy at Smalls Lighthouse in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Plus, Charlotte Russe still exists, Anthropologie is expensive, and Morgan made vegan chili.

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Ep. 23: Memories of Murder (2003) VS The Hwaseong Murders

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:25:02 GMT

Mo and Ana discuss Bong Joon-Ho's excellent Memories of Murder and The depraved Hwaseong Serial Murders which were only very recently solved. We also talk Mythic Quest, The Seventh Continent, Safe, The Little Things and more. Please excuse some minor audio issues. :)

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Ep. 22: The Strangers (2008) VS The Keddie Cabin Murders w/ Blood, Guts and Boos

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:37:50 GMT

Ana and Mo have Kendrah and Olivia from The Blood, Guts and Boos Podcast on to discuss the 2008 film The Strangers and The Keddie Cabin Murders cold case. Plus, We discuss Fried Barry, the new season premiere of Rick and Morty, Clarkson's Farm and more!

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Ep. 21: Eaten Alive (1976) VS Joe Ball

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:40:57 GMT

Ana and Mo discuss Tobe Hooper's swamp hell, Eaten Alive, and Joe Ball aka The alligator man aka The Butcher of Elmendorf aka the Bluebeard of South Texas. Also: She (1985), Things (1989), we're hot for Robert Englund's nose, and we ponder if Bo Burnam is in therapy.

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Dahmer Series pt 2: Ep. 20: Dahmer (2002) VS Jeffrey Dahmer's Killing Years

Sun, 23 May 2021 23:05:18 GMT

Morgan and Anastasia discuss The surprisingly good Dahmer starring Jeremy Renner in a tour de force performance and The gruesome crimes of Dahmer. Plus! Ana is salty about The Reckoning and The Devil's Ground and more!

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Dahmer series pt 1: Ep. 19: My Friend Dahmer (2017) VS. Jeffrey Dahmer's Early Years

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:33:17 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss My Friend Dahmer and how accurate it was to Jeffrey Dahmer's early life. Plus talk of Frankenhooker, early 00's shoes, and Die Antwoord.

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BONUS: Copycats 1: Gary George VS The Loved Ones (2009)

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:17:35 GMT

Since Morgan couldn't be with us, Keith (Xo, How to Write a Novel Podcast) takes over co-hosting duties in a special bonus episode. We discuss a very specific scene that Gary George copies from the The Loved Ones in a horrific attack on his "best mate". Keith breaks down The synopsis of The Loved Ones and I fill him in on the details that he missed. Plus we discuss a great new idea for a reality show. Enjoy!

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Ep. 17: The Black Dahlia (2006) VS The Black Dahlia Case w/ The Haunted Outfit

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:30:01 GMT

Mo and Ana have Katie(IG: @thehauntedoutfit) in to discuss the dull adaptation of Jame's Ellroy's The Black Dahlia and the murder of Elizabeth Short. Also, 90s YA horror novels, NIN, Tod Browning's Freaks and more!

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Ep. 18: The Dentist (1996) VS. Glennon Engleman

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:11:51 GMT

Ana and Morgan discuss the campy fun 90s film, The Dentist, as well as the stupidity and bloodlust of Glennon Engleman. Also, Ana's frog loving dentist, too many Sherlock Holmes related media, and the hilarious films, Slaxx and The Pit. Tune in!

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Ep. 16: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) VS Henry Lee Lucas w/ Trent Manning

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:27:58 GMT

Morgan and Ana have Trent (Bloody Buddies Podcast) on to discuss Henry, the man and the film. We also learn way too much about A Serbian Film memorabilia, lust after Crawfish pie, and giggle like teenagers. ***Sources: The New York Times; ABC News; Murderpedia; "True Crime Blacksburg: The Henry Lee Lucas Story" published by Pylon a now defunct Blacksburg-based digital publication; The Last Drive- In with Joe Bob Briggs s1 week 6; Violence Incorporated: John McNoughton's "Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer" and the Uses of Gratuitous Violence in Popular Narrative(2001) by S. Hantke

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Episode 15: Karla (2006) VS The Ken and Barbie Killers

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:19:54 GMT

(Note to the audience: The videos of Karla and Paul’s crimes were destroyed after Paul’s trial. The filmmakers based those scenes off of the transcripts of those videotapes. I don’t make that super clear in the episode. - Ana) Morgan and Ana discuss the incredibly disturbing case of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo and the infamous horror/drama bio film, Karla. They also talk dating horror stories as a palate cleanser for the audience, and discuss their favorite things to get at their local Asian Markets.

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Episode 14: Dukun (2018)* VS Mona Fandey w/Keith McNally

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:40:09 GMT

Mo and Ana have Keith McNally (Keith McNally's XO, How to Write a Novel podcast) back to discuss the controversial film, Dukun, and its inspiration, pop singer turned shaman turned murderer, Mona Fandey. They also discuss Ana's love of Svalbard, Keith's love of the singer Vitamin C, and Morgan's love of black eyed peas with Mayo.

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Episode 13: Orphan (2009) VS The Kurim Case w/ A Sprinkle of Sugar, A Dash of Murder Podcast

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:54:46 GMT

Ana and Morgan have Emily and Kasey from A Sprinkle of Sugar, A Dash of Murder on to Discuss the deliciously trash film, Orphan, and the terrible real life Kurim Case that insprired the film. Plus, Emily and Kasey made a tasty coctail and Russian blinis.

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Episode 12: Spree (2020) VS The Uber Killer w/ Class Horror Cast

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:57:22 GMT

Morgan and I have Aran Doyle from Class Horror Cast on to discuss Spree and the infamous Uber Killer who killed six people one fateful night in Kalamazoo, MI in 2016. We also discuss creepy uber rides and Joe Keery's sex appeal. NEW THEME SONG: Halloween by Cody Vondell https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ip4sUylxiEg4imOkgDAsP?si=rxNHQ22jSyqSMZRM9O-rmA IG: @codyvondell

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Episode 11: Scream (1996) VS. The Gainsville Ripper

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:34:28 GMT

Ana and Mo discuss Wes Craven's modern classic, Scream, Wes Craven (himself), and the heinous killer, Danny Rolling, who inspired Scream screenwriter, Kevin Williamson. IPAs are involved.

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Episode 10: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1975) VS. Ed Gein FT. The Toke Tales Podcast

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:00:44 GMT

Ana and Mo have Sel and Jared from The Toke Tales Podcast on to Discuss the similarities and differences between Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Ed Gein. They also talk behind the scenes of TCM, chickens' rights, and Ana's tuna casserole. It's a ride.

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Episode 9: Hounds of Love (2016) VS. The Moorhouse Murders FT. Cubby and Phil of Modern Day Escape

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:43:15 GMT

Ana and Mo are joined by guitarists Cubby and Phil from metalcore band, Modern Day Escape. Together, they discuss the excellent aussie horror flick, Hounds of Love, and the awful spree killers that inspired it, Catherine and David Burnie.

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Episode 8: Bloody Wednesday (1988) VS. The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 03:07:38 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss the worst movie they've watched yet, and break down the horrible tragedy of the largest mass shooting (at the time) in American history.

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BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 15:32:24 GMT

Morgan and I felt bad that we were only able to record 1 regular format episode this month, so everyone gets to enjoy this bonus episode originally recorded for patreon. We discuss candy and horror films like all good Halloween loving people should.

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Episode 7: Wolf Creek (2005) VS. Ivan Milat FT. Keith Mcnally

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:12:29 GMT

Morgan and I invite Keith Mcnally to talk about his film pick, Wolf Creek (2005), and the inspiration behind it, Ivan Milat. Find Keith at keithcourage.com. sources included in episode. Ro1k7Df2BV129nv75tiX

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Episode 6: Child 44 (2015) Vs. Andrei Chikatilo

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 05:28:56 GMT

Morgan and I discuss a real dial tone of a film (my opinion). Morgan thinks maybe she just really enjoys Tom Hardy. Oh yeah, we also take on the monstrous Andrei Chikatilo. Sources: The Last Book on the Left by Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski and Ben Kissel; murderpedia; wikipedia; The Big Book of Serial Killers by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lo.

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Episode 5: Grimm Love (2006) vs. The Rotenberg Cannibal, Armin Meiwes

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:31:59 GMT

Anastasia and Morgan discuss the horrific crime of infamous German cannibal, Armin Meiwes, and the film based on his murderous act, Grimm Love. (Sources for today's episode: Grimm Love dir. Martin Weisz; https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/armin-meiwes-interview-cannibal-documentary-sheds-new-light-one-germany-s-most-infamous-murderers-a6863201.html; murderpedia; https://www.dw.com/en/cannibal-convicted-of-manslaughter/a-1100270)

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Episode 4: There is a Secret in My Soup (2001) Vs. The Hello Kitty Murder

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:26:41 GMT

Morgan and Anastasia discuss the heinous Hong Kong Cat. 3 film, There is a Secret in My Soup and the very real Hello Kitty murder of Fan Man-yee. (Sources for today's episode: There is A Secret in My Soup dir. Yeung Chi Kin; https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2000/12/09/hello-kitty-murder-case-horrifies-hong-kong/bafa4ff1-bbf6-4d28-b0cc-2eea9bef43d0/; https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/24/world/asia/hong-kong-haunted-apartments-app.html)

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Episode 3: Lake Bodom (2016) vs. The Lake Bodom Murders

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:36:25 GMT

Morgan and Ana discuss their hatred for the film Lake Bodom and contemplate who they think killed the 4 teens at Lake Bodom in Espoo, Finland (1960). Enjoy! (Sources for today's episode: https://web.archive.org/web/20081210112643/http://www2.hs.fi/english/archive/news.asp?id=20040405IE7; wikipedia; Lake Bodom dir. Taneli Mustonen)

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Episode 1: Angst (1983) vs. Werner Kniesek

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:07:29 GMT

In the first episode, I have my old roommate and friend, Morgan, on to talk about the 1983 German cult film, Angst, and the killer who inspired it, Werner Kniesek. (Sources for today's episode: Murder: The Most Spectacular Murders in Austria By Andreas Zeppetzauer & Regina Zeppetzauer; murderpedia; Angst dir. Gerald Kargl)

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