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A 2000's remake of a William Castle classic starring a bunch of people not known for horror. If I had a nickel for every time that happened I would have two nickels! And this one is for Thirteen Ghosts!

Pete takes us through the story of a grieving family that learns they have inherited a steampunk mansion from their estranged, ghost-hunting uncle. What should be their rescue from poverty and despair quickly becomes a night of horror as they find themselves trapped in a glass box of negative emotions... and also 13 ghosts that want to kill them.

Join us as we discuss Matthew Lillard's uncontrollable spittle, why we need a horror movie cookbook, and how this is the number seizure inducing horror film of the 2000's.

So grab your ghost flares, recite a protection spell, and remember: don't get too scared!

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Dangerous imaginary friends, precocious little kids, and dark secrets from the past; that's a recipe for 2016's Lights Out!

This week, Sarah walks us through this exciting horror flick that was actually expanded from a hugely popular short film from director David Sandberg. It tells the story of a family with a complicated and troubled history being haunted by a dangerous entity that can only exist in pure darkness. Secrets from the past reveal a horrifying truth about why the only way to survive is to keep the lights on at all times!

Join us as we discuss Pete's annoyance with darkness-based monsters, IMDB's failure to properly give Maria Bello her dues, and how the special effects in this movie have a very special connection to a Robin Williams classic.

So light a candle, keep a flashlight handy, and remember: don't get too scared!

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Equal parts horror, comedy, homage, satire, gorefest, and anthology. That's the formula for 1988's Waxwork.

When a group of yuppie college kids get invited to a private midnight showing at a new Waxwork, they are surprised to find that the exhibits are more interactive than they seem. Each scene of horrific violence is actually a portal to a pocket dimension where the most depraved souls in history reenact their most gruesome kills, over and over again. And the guests are the victims!

Join us as we discuss British actors with great voices, geriatric militia groups, and why it's a bad idea to only spend three days writing your screenplay.

So get your ticket, come right up, and remember: don't get too scared!

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Two feral children living in the woods, a mysterious entity watching over them, and a punk rock Jessica Chastain. That's how you make the 2013 film, Mama!

When Jaime Lannister finds his missing nieces (who have been surviving in the woods for five years), him and his girlfriend, Beverly Marsh, take them in and try to care for them. However, a strange ghost-like figure the girls call Mama is overprotective of them and will hurt anyone who tries to take the girls away.

Join us as we discuss horror custody battles, the ongoing debate of practical vs CGI, and the return of getting butterfly-d!

So be on the look out for evil black ghost mold, and as always: don't get too scared!

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What do you get when Stephen Spielberg wants to produce a blockbuster-style horror movie with Jan de Bont directing? You get 1999's The Haunting!

Based on the famous Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House, this incredibly 90's film follows a troubled woman invited to a sleep study at a spooky old haunted house in western Massachusetts. The reality, however, is that the doctor conducting the study is really writing a book on fear, and trying to get his guests to give in to the creepiness of the location. When the ghosts turn out to be real, no one is safe and no one can escape!

Join us as we discuss how this was almost a Stephen King written project (and what he did instead), the intricacies of fireplace engineering, and how the marketing department completely disrespected the star of the film, Lili Taylor.

So grab a nice warm blanket, start counting some sheep, and as always: don't get too scared!

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Finally an exorcism movie that does not follow the exact same formula as all the rest! That's right, we are talking about 2022's Prey for the Devil.

Sarah talks us through this exciting tale about a nun who is allowed to observe the exorcism training school of the Catholic Church. It's kind of like the X-men school for Gifted Youngsters, but normal people fighting the devil instead of mutants. The nun assists on a case about a possessed young girl whose demon seems to know secrets about the past that could mean terrible danger in the present.

Join us as we discuss various psychological disorders related to eating strange things, the acting history of the wonderfully named Colin Salmon, and just how many horror movies Virginia Madsen can sneak into without anyone noticing.

So grab a crucifix and some holy water, and as always: don't get too scared!

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Wait a second. Didn't we already cover a movie called The Nun, about an evil spirit in a habit that kills people in Europe?? There is more than one movie with that premise!? And it's not even in the same franchise!? 

That's right folks, this week we are not discussing anything related to the Conjuring Universe or any Blumhouse production. Pete is covering the early 2000's Spanish-produced but English-speaking "The Nun". The film follows a teen girl who discovers that the evil spirit of a nun that ran her mother's childhood boarding school has been unleashed and is picking off the now adult girls one by one. The teen girl must discover how to stop the Nun, and uncover the mystery of why the ghost wants her as its final victim!

This movie choice was inspired by Pete's wife who saw this movie randomly in her youth, and laughingly referred to it as "The Water Nun" because the evil spirit can only travel through bodies of water. These bodies mostly end up being toilets and sinks, making for an unintentionally hilarious set of jump scares.

Join us as we discuss the perils of air travel in a horror movie, why you should always carry a spear gun with you, and the importance of a basic understanding of physics when writing your screenplay.

So grab some holy water, make a secret pact with your friends, and as always: don't get too scared!

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This week, we've got another Mike Flanagan classic. It is 2016's, Before I Wake!

Sarah takes us through this modern fantasy tale about a grieving couple who adopts a young boy with a tragic past. Soon, the boys dreams begin manifesting into beautiful illusions in the waking world. However, things take a dark turn when the dreams become nightmares. No one is safe, sleeping or awake, from the horrifying Canker Man, a monster from the boy's imagination that threatens all their lives.

Join us as we discuss the true meaning of a fairy tale ending, the importance of a good title, and how to avoid getting "butterflied".

So tuck yourself in, count some sheep, and as always: don't get too scared!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day, Fearless Fans!! What's better than another hilarious entry in the Leprechaun franchise? How about one where the titular character has no dialogue, no personality, and no magical powers??

Wait a second, that sounds terrible.

This week, Pete walks us through the lowest rated film in the Leprechaun franchise (and that's saying something), Leprechaun Origins. Its a generic slasher about a group of college kids vacationing in Ireland when the locals betray them to a small, nondescript monster that really should not be as much of a problem as it presents.

Join us as we discuss the importance of maintaining an iconic character, why you should never give up on your dreams for a relationship, and just how badly one film can butcher Irish mythology.

So lock your doors, secure your gold, and as always: don't get too scared!

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Who would have thought that A-Lister Sandra Bullock would star in a straight to streaming horror movie, and it would be seen as a successful move for her career!?

This week, Sarah walks us through the Netflix gem that is 2018's Bird Box. When a global plague of formless entities that cause suicidal madness at mere sight kicks off the apocalypse, a pregnant woman finds shelter with a group of survivors. They must figure out how they are going to survive and gather supplies when walking around without a blindfold is a death sentence.

Join us as we discuss the go-nowhere acting career of Machine Gun Kelly, the importance of team-building exercises, and why blind white-water rafting is an extreme sport that no one should pursue.

Gather your supplies, tighten your blindfolds, and as always: don't get too scared!