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Welcome to part one of our 3rd annual 31 Days of Dread Halloween Special 3! To celebrate spooky season, we’re pulling our producer Paul out from behind the scenes and into the guest seat.

In this episode, our dreadful trio will be diving into the first 15 films on our October watchlist — some spooktacular and some downright grotesque! Join us as we break down what makes these picks essential viewing for the creepiest time of the year, trade hot takes, and set the tone for a month of absolute horror.

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In this episode, we take a trip back to Haddonfield, Illinois, to dissect John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic, Halloween. We discuss how a painted William Shatner mask and one of the most iconic synth scores in cinematic history birthed the modern slasher genre. Join us as we trace Michael Myers’ relentless night of terror, explore Jamie Lee Curtis’ star-making turn as the ultimate final girl Laurie Strode, and discuss why the Shape’s simple, ruthless atmosphere continues to haunt audiences nearly five decades later.

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They’re heeeere!” This week, we’re opening the closet door on Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg’s 1982 horror classic, Poltergeist. Join us as we break down the iconic suburban scares and the legend that is Tangina! Grab your glowing TV set, check under the bed, and tune in… just don’t go toward the light!

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This week, Alyse and Kristen are riding shotgun through John Carpenter’s Christine, the 1983 horror flick that proves teenage angst is bad, but a possessive, murderous 1958 Plymouth Fury is way worse. We’re dissecting Arnie Cunningham’s transition from bullied teenager to leather-jacketed psycho, all thanks to a self-healing car with extreme jealousy issues and zero chill. Tune in as we tackle the ultimate question: what do you do when your best friend’s toxic new girlfriend is literally hell on wheels?

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This week, Alyse and Kristen chatted with two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning horror author Robert P. Ottone (The Triangle, The Vile Thing We Created) to discuss his new horror thriller, Amityville Awakens. We dive deep into exploring what it takes to craft genuinely unsettling horror, his creative writing process, and why he’s so utterly delighted by the creepy.

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Get your map out of the river and lace up your hiking boots because today, Alyse and Kristen are venturing into the woods to discuss the “found-footage” phenomenon, The Blair Witch Project. Join them as they debate shaky cameras, questionable navigation skills, and whether they’d survive even five minutes in the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland.

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Alyse and Kristen dive into the delightfully campy, fiercely dark 1989 satirical comedy She-Devil. When suburban housewife Ruth Patchett (Roseanne Barr) discovers her slimy accountant husband is cheating on her with glamorous, romance-novelist Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep), she systematically sets out to destroy his home, his family, his career, and his freedom. Join us as we discuss Streep’s iconic pink-hued performance, and debate whether this radical asset-destruction campaign stands the test of time as a feminist revenge classic or a forgotten piece of camp history.

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On today’s episode, Alyse and Kristen are joined by fantasy author Jon David to dive into the film that changed summer blockbusters forever: Jaws (1975). Join us as we discuss what happens when an anxious police chief, a nerdy marine biologist, and a grizzled seafaring captain team up for the ultimate offshore showdown with a killer shark! Grab your life jacket; we’re gonna need a bigger boat!

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In this episode, Alyse and Kristen dive into Ari Aster’s unsettling folk horror masterpiece Midsommar (2019). From its breathtaking visuals and disturbing rituals to its themes of grief, relationships, and belonging, we unpack what makes this daylight nightmare so unforgettable. Join us as we explore the symbolism, shocking moments, and lingering questions that have kept audiences talking years later.

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This week on Dreadful Dialogue, Alyse and Kristen take a dreadful sidestep away from their usual horror fare to revisit the 1987 comedy classic Summer School. Between Freddy Shoop’s chaotic teaching style and the film’s surprisingly fun horror nods, including Chainsaw and Dave’s obsession with all things gory and grotesque! The ladies will be diving into the laughs, nostalgia, and unexpected spooky energy that make this cult favorite stand out.

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