Sometimes Dead is Better

Jan 04 2024 74 ep. 64 mins 25
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Each episode Chris and Christin do a deep dive into one of their favorite horror movies. Chris dwells on colors and themes of the movie while Christin tries to stop her brain from thinking of all the real life horror that she connects to the movie.

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The Amityville Horror: Get Out!

Jan 04 2024 81 mins  
In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1979 smash hit, The Amityville Horror. They discuss the influence the movie had on horror movies to come, priest fights and Margot Kidder's pigtails. Then Christin tells Chris the real story of the Amityville murders and the tales told by George and Kathy Lutz. Christin goes on to horrify Chris with more stories of family annihilators.

The Thing: Mac Wants the Flamethrower!

Nov 09 2023 85 mins  
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 th

The Witch and the Hinkerkaifeck murders: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? [Rebroadcast of # 2]

Oct 26 2023 78 mins  
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 wi

Barbarian: Come out that house little girl!

Oct 19 2023 98 mins  
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 w

Don’t Shilly Shally Louis: Pet Sematary and Blanche Monnier [Rebroadcast #1]

Oct 12 2023 94 mins  
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 Blanch

Malignant: It’s time we cut out the cancer

Oct 05 2023 74 mins  
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

War of the Worlds: Are we dead?

Jan 21 2021 92 mins  
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 w

Bonus: Sometimes Adam is Better

Jan 14 2021 23 mins  
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'v

Jurassic Park Part Two: Tllikum

Jan 07 2021 24 mins  
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

Jurassic Park: Run!

Dec 10 2020 90 mins  
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 champag