The Children of God, founded in 1968 by leader David Berg, started out with good intentions, but grew more sinister and perverse as Berg rose to power. Sexual abuse against children was systemic as well as physical abuse and isolation from the outside world. Actors River Phoenix and Rose McGowan were even former members, speaking out later about the abuse they witnessed/suffered. Be warned: tonight is a heavy one but meant to bring awareness to this group that still exist today, now known as The Family International.

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Centralia, Pennsylvania is the site of a coal fire that has been burning underground since 1962 which led to the town being abandoned in 1984. The fires are still burning and will be for the next 200+ years. Centralia along with the 1999 video game gave inspiration to the 2006 movie adaptation "Silent Hill" which is about a town in West Virginia abandoned due to coal fires and a radical religious cult that unleash a hellish evil. We discuss tonight the parallels & differences between the real Centralia and fictional Silent Hill.

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*TRIGGER WARNING*

This is a very disturbing episode tonight about a very disturbing cult out of Canada. During the 80s, the Ant Hill Kids was under the control of a sadistic leader who maimed and murdered members. When one left, the group disbanded and the leader was arrested. Listen at your own risk, tonight is a heavy episode.

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Tonight we are discussing all things Chernobyl. We start with a brief history of the 1986 nuclear disaster, then we discuss real life paranormal sightings, including the Mothman of Chernobyl, the Black Bird, as well as a 2009 investigation by the show Destination Truth, hosted by Josh Gates that yielded haunting results. Then we segue into the 2012 fictional horror film Chernobyl Diaries written & produced by Oren Peli where we give our 2 cents about the movie. Would you yourself ever visit Chernobyl on a tour?!

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The fifth installment of the "Evil Dead" film series, "Evil Dead Rise" was released this year and currently streaming on MAX. A family finds the Book of the Dead and is terrorized for a night trying to survive the Deadites that have risen. Executive produced by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, of original "Evil Dead" fame, but directed by newcomer Lee Cronin, this is sure to be a favorite amongst fans of the franchise. Warning: There will be spoilers! But otherwise, enjoy our review!

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Documentary filmmaker and former cult member Will Allen compiled hours of footage from his time in the Buddhafield cult to make the documentary "Holy Hell" about his 22 years under the control of a guru named Michel/Andreas who systematically brainwashed, controlled and abused members until most of them left, Part of the cult still survives today in Hawaii. "Holy Hell" is currently available to view on Tubi.

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In 1967 a 15 year old in a drug induced psychosis killed his whole family and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He entered a mental hospital and was released in 1974 after being declared sane. And over 40 years later, he has been a psychology professor, beloved by all of students, even after his murderous past came to light. Do you believe in redemption? Tonight we discuss the interesting true crime case of Dr. James St James.

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Opened in 1845 and currently the largest cemetery in Ohio, and 3rd largest in the US, Spring Grove Cemetery is filled with beautiful flowering trees, towering mausoleums and a host of spooking happenings. Be it the hell hounds of the Dexter Family Crypt or the creepy wandering eyes of Charles Breuer's bronze gravestone bust, which ghostly encounter will you have if you visit hallowed grounds of Spring Grove?

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Rounding out our Horrorhound Filmfest interviews, tonight we talked to Kenneth Lawrence about his short film "No Signature Required." We discussed the concept for the short, our favorite horror films, concepts and directors as well as other projects he is working on in the future. Kenneth also gives some great advice at the end to any would-be or up-and-coming filmmakers!

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For our 6th Horrorhound Filmfest interview, we were so graciously joined by Marie Laurin and Clara Gabrielle, the mother daughter duo behind the feature film "The Uncanny." This is a hauntingly beautiful dramatic thriller that deals with grief and trauma. Some heavy subject matter, but we keep it as light as we can. Thanks again ladies for a wonderful interview and great discussion!

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