Dreadful Digest

Where to even begin. You're probably wondering how we could possibly compare the classic novel by H.G. Wells, that spawned media and changed the course of science fiction, to this Amazon Prime nightmare. But here we are. And we tried our very best. 🥲

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

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You know the drill. Walk continuously for 3mph while listening to this podcast episode on The Long Walk. If you fall below the speed limit three times, you get your ticket. Got it? Good.

In this episode, Tessa & Sam compare the Stephen Ki- ahem... Richard Bachman novel to the new movie of the same name. And boy do they have opposing opinions!

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

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We're doing things a little bit differently this episode. 👀 As you may have noticed, The Cabin in the Woods doesn't have a book that it's based on. Instead, we're diving into the book A Little White Trip: A Night in the Pines , whose author SUED the creators of the film, claiming that it was ripping off their book. Does this lawsuit have any merit at all? Well, with our total lack of media law knowledge, we're here to set the record straight! Ya dig?😏

Hosts: Tessa Nelson

with special guests Derrick Jow & Calli Ramos

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod

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In this episode, we're exploring AREA X! Or,,, the Shimmer? Idk what a dumb name tho. Tessa is joined by a special guest as they talk all about ANNIHILATION - the book written by Jeff VanderMeer and the film directed by Alex Garland. Perhaps Tessa's new fav episode? Perhaps a new fav book? 👀🐊 Guess you'll have to see!

Hosts: Tessa Nelson

with special guest Guillermo Gutierrez

Research Assistant: Sibia Millan

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? Part Two of our series is on "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is out now! In this episode, we compare the 2025 film with the original novel and 1997 film, pointing out easter eggs and references you might not have noticed!

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

Research Assistant: Sibia Millan

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. ⁠https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod⁠

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I know... that you're stoked to hear our takes on "I Know What You Did Last Summer!" In this episode, we compare the 1997 film with the original YA novel written by Lois Duncan. Surprised that they made a slasher film based on a book for teens? We were too! And next episode, we'll see how this film and book compare to the new 2025 sequel.

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

Research Assistant: Sibia Millan

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod

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We're excited to have Luis Quijano join us again as we cover his favorite installment in the franchise - The Ring (2002)! We compare the American remake that sparked a whole assortment of American remakes with the original Koji Suzuki novel. Do we end up rehashing a lot of the same stuff we talked about in part one? Perhaps! But that just adds to the meta-ness of our reviews!😉

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

with special guest Luis Quijano!

Research Assistant: Sibia Millan

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. ⁠https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod⁠

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What's scarier than a haunted videotape? Having to REWIND a haunted videotape! gasp😱😨 This week we're starting our RING series, covering both the 1998 Japanese film and the novel written by Koji Suzuki. What became one of Japan's biggest horror franchises, and sparked a trend of American remakes, this film has a legacy that spans decades. Is there an irony in replicating the same piece of media when the book/movie explicitly says not to? Probably!

Join us in two weeks for PART TWO of our Ring series where we cover The Ring (2002), and if you want us to look into any of the weird sequels, let us know!

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

with special guest Luis Quijano!

Research Assistant: Sibia Millan

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. ⁠https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod⁠

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Tessa's magnum opus... Clown in a Cornfield 🤡🩸🔪 In this episode, we take a look at the new film based on Adam Cesare's YA novel! As a film, its a fun teen slasher that'll be perfect for summer! As an adaptation of one of Tessa's fav horror novels... it leaves much to be desired.

Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S.

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod

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Whaaat?! A slasher movie set in the 80's?? That's crazy and never been done before! In this episode, we compare the latest addition to the Fear Street franchise with the book its loosely adapted from, written by R.L. Stine. And I mean veryyy loosely adapted.

Host: Tessa Nelson

with Special Guest Mikaela Miyamoto!

Cinematographer: Emerson V.W.

Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms. https://linktr.ee/dreadfuldigestpod

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