Get Out is a film that effectively blends horror, comedy, and social commentary into a genuinely brilliant horror film. Gabe discusses the way Peele showcases Black history and trauma without being traumatic. Kat unpacks the harm of white liberals and performative activism.

Sources in this Episode:

Get Out Explained: Symbols, Satire & Social Horror | The Take

Get Out – MEDIA

Get Out Fact Sheet

Black Trauma vs. Black Horror

Jordan Peele’s Get Out Political Horror By Dawn Keetley

6 Ways I Have Faced Anti-Blackness By White Liberals in Organizing Spaces

The Scariest Part of ‘Get Out’ Was The Trueness To Life by Jordie Davies

Societal structures have historically prioritized race over gender, especially in the context of white supremacy

When Feminism Is White Supremacy in Heels

Get Out: Structural Racism and Academic Terror by Renee Nicole Allen

Ways to Help:

A Black Feminist Resource List (Fall 2023)

the palestine academy

#THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED

The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) Resources

Stop Cop City

Black Neurodiversity Resource List

bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

Jordan Peele's Us is a film intentionally titled, because it is a critique of us. It is gluttonous with its imagery and commentary, overflowing with context, history, and scoldings. The Ghouls do their best to unpack the many themes addressed in this fun horror film from classism, identity, Hands Across America, dance, and access to care.

Sources in this Episode:

Jordan Peele’s Us: the big plot twist, explained

Why Hands Across America Is So Vital to Jordan Peele's Us

‘Us’ Movie Explained: Is Jordan Peele Creating a ‘Get Out’ Trilogy? – The Hollywood Reporter

Jordan Peele’s Us: the ending, explained. Beware spoilers!

“It's Our Time Now”: The Aesthetics of Horror in Jordan Peele’s Us

 ‘Us’ Movie Explained: Is Jordan Peele Creating a ‘Get Out’ Trilogy?

joris_explains

@SaraTalksArt

Contextualizing Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’

Jordan Peele’s 'Us' Is Not-so-Secretly About Class

Mikaela Loach

Stepford Wives, Matrix, Pleasantville, and Don’t Worry Darling (before it even existed), wrapped up in an impactful and dark bow. Culture Shock is a science fiction horror film that leans a bit more into non-fiction, addressing the many layers of horror surrounding Immigration. Ghouls unpack the horrors of immigration, ICE in America, and America's history of destabilizing countries.

Sources in this Episode:

'Into The Dark: Culture Shock' Director on 'Timeless' Qualities of Border Crossing Film

Death in the sands: the horror of the US-Mexico border

Under Joe Biden, Have 85,000 Undocumented Children Gone 'Missing'?

Government's own experts found 'barbaric' and 'negligent' conditions in ICE detention

shut down the Berks ICE Detention Center

fleeing a situation that the US helped create

Fleeing a hell the US helped create: why Central Americans journey north

Cultural Assimilation—How It Affects Mental Health

Into the Dark: Culture Shock Tears Down Lie of American Dream | Horror Obsessive

Other Reviews about Culture Shock:

Set Visit Recap: CULTURE SHOCK Aims to Wake You the F*** Up

Into the Dark: Culture Shock movie review (2019) | Roger Ebert

Culture Shock on Hulu: Gigi Saul Guerrero’s Best Into the Dark Episode – IndieWire

Welcome To Dystopia: Culture Shock | consideringstories

Culture Shock Review - But Why Tho?

Don't Worry Darling is a beautifully shot film with an ending that solidifies it as the Stepford Wives' negligible step child. Ghouls share what happens in the film, the big twist, and why we're left wanting more or even something else altogether. Can love and the Patriarchy coexist?

Sources in this Episode:

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review: A Drama That’s Accidentally a Comedy | Arts | The Harvard Crimson

Harry Styles and Florence Pugh’s Sex Scenes in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Make No Sense

Capitalism and the Oppression of Women: Marx Revisited

bell hooks’ ‘Love Trilogy

Psychological Patriarchy and Covert Submission in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ (2022) – Flip Screen

Anaconda (1997) is a fun creature feature with an interesting cast. A team of National Geographic documentarians find themselves in the clutches of an evil poacher, oh and also there are snakes here. Gabe gives us a glimpse into the making of these gigantic foes and other fun film things. Kat tells us how to survive a snake attack and shares some super fun facts about the big snakes too.

The Grey is an emotional film that has men facing their mortality. Fighting against the elements and a natural enemy, these men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness learn what's important to them. How can you survive a wolf attack?

Crawl is a home invasion film with a twist, the intruders are gators and your house is being flooded by a Category 5 hurricane! Gabe is shares the true Floridian things about this film (as a Floridian themselves). Kat tells us the difference between gators and crocs; and what to do to survive an attack.

Meg 2 is a wild ride where prehistoric aquatic beasts make people their tasty lunch. Ghouls discuss this fun film and what the real Megaladons were like. Kat gives us a rundown of the world's deadliest sharks and what to do if you're attacked by one.

The Birds (1963) is a classic creature feature with an even more terrifying backstory and making-of. Ghouls discuss this sleepy film, the potential themes, and the interesting approach to storytelling. Gabe also explores the real horror of the film: Hitchcock's unhealthy obsession and torture of Tippi Hedren. Kat shares facts about the most dangerous birds and if we should be afraid of birds. Gabe even gives us a taste of a fun true-crime theory involving birds!

Beast starring Idris Elba is a suspenseful, family-driven story where one father fights to protect his family while another (furry and vicious) father fights to avenge the loss of his own. An expected film with heartfelt moments, Ghouls unpack this sleeper film. Kat shares what to do when you encounter a lion and also, maybe some things you shouldn't do. (Thanks WikiHow!)