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   Number 1: Episode 154. Road Rage: Duel (1971) and Maximum Overdrive (1986)

   Cars, trucks, and open roads are calling to Andrea and Alex with two vehicular-themed horror films. From masculine insecurities to technophobia, this episode attempts to unearth where we’re going on these trips and what is waiting for us. Class of 2026 merch is live, featuring original artwork by Mr. Revenge! Join our Patreon community! REQUIRED READING Duel. Dir. Steven Speilberg, 1971. Maximum Overdrive. Dir. Stephen King, 1986. EXTRA CREDIT Richard Matheson’s Duel. The short story that was adapted to the teleplay. The “Man in the Car” Paradox. A look at the relationship between admiring fancy vehicles and(/or?) their drivers. How Subarus Became the Car for Lesbians. Pretty self-explanatory! Fast Cars, Clean Bodies. Kristin Ross’ book on technology and how it reorders society. Monsters in the Archives. Caroline Bicks’ new book that delves into the origins of some of King’s most popular works including Night Shift. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”

   September 17, 2026·1h 30min
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   Number 2: Episode 153. Open Wounds: In My Skin (2002)

   Marina de Van’s debut feature shocked audiences and critics when it premiered. The film remained a cult classic for years in the New French Extremity movement slowly racking up fans and detractors. In 2025, Severin Films released an extensive two disc version with de Van’s film and a bunch of extras including this episode! Join us as we dig into the gnarly underbelly of de Van’s meditation on the ownership of self and the extremes of self-preservation. Thank you to Severin Films and be sure to check out the release! Join our Patreon community! REQUIRED READING In My Skin. Dir. Marina de Van, 2002. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”

   July 17, 2026·1h 6min
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   Number 3: Episode 149. Bloodlust: The Last House on the Left (1972)

   Wes Craven’s first feature continues to draw audiences and critics to it. By examining the production, reception, and impact of The Last House on the Left, Andrea and Alex will investigate the legacy of the rape-revenge subgenre and our evolving understanding of it. *Apologies for the poor audio on this one, guys! We’ll catch that gremlin one day and we’ll skin him alive! Join our Patreon community! REQUIRED READING The Last House on the Left. Dir. Wes Craven, 1972. EXTRA CREDIT A Promising Young Woman and the End of the Girlboss Era. Ayesha A. Siddiqi’s in-depth analysis of the Emerald Fennell’s first feature. Screams and Nightmares: The Films of Wes Craven. A thorough look at Craven’s oeuvre with insights and anecdotes from the man himself. Celluloid Crime of the Century – the full 2003 doc is on YouTube, featuring interviews with Craven, Cunningham, and select castmembers. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”

   March 24, 2026·57min
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   Number 4: Episode 1. Halloween (1978) Vs Black Christmas (1974)

   Join horror journalists and occasional academics Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West as they discuss the seminal Canadian proto-slasher Black Christmas, as well as John Carpenter‘s immortal classic Halloween. REQUIRED READING Black Christmas. Dir. Bob Clark. 1974. [DVD] [Blu-Ray] Halloween. Dir. John Carpenter. 1978. [DVD] [Blu-Ray] LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As…” to download the mp3.

   December 31, 2012·0min
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   Number 5: Episode 1. Halloween (1978) Vs Black Christmas (1974)

   Join horror journalists and occasional academics Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West as they discuss the seminal Canadian proto-slasher Black Christmas, as well as John Carpenter‘s immortal classic Halloween. REQUIRED READING Black Christmas. Dir. Bob Clark. 1974. [DVD] [Blu-Ray] Halloween. Dir. John Carpenter. 1978. [DVD] [Blu-Ray] LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As…” to download the mp3.

   December 31, 2012·39min
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