Horror movies have looked to peoples' faith and beliefs to create some of our scariest monsters.

When a movie becomes so ingrained in the culture, does the culture mimic it? Fact and fiction can blur, and the apocryphal story can become truth if it is perceived to be true.

Guest John Arminio joins me to talk about the different ways that belief and faith has been used in horror films, and how sometimes the fiction becomes fact.

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Movies discussed:

The Devil and Father Amorth (2017)

The Witch (2015)

The Devils (1971)

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

Exorcist III (1990)

Being a horror fan comes with a stigma. Many groups from all sides of the social spectrum believe that horror movies are morally reprehensible and promote real-life violence.

Because of that, the Horror Community is staunchly anti-censorship and broadly permissive around violent and disturbing content in horror movies.

Sometimes, this allows real-life monsters to hide among our ranks, who promote real-life sadism and misogyny. 

In this episode, I want to talk about a disturbing trend happening at Horror Conventions that needs to be called out.

Also in this episode: 

Listener email, and the Horror Movie Pick of the Episode, and another installment of "5 Horrible Minutes" with horror fan Rakefet Abergal! 

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Things might look bright and warm during Springtime, but there's something sinister underneath the surface. The pastel colors of the flowers camouflage the blood and death in the soil that helped them grow.

When the difference between life and death depended on a bountiful harvest, people made human sacrifices to appease the Old Gods of the earth.

In this episode I talk about horror movies devoted to the Old Gods of Springtime, man's uneasy connection to the earth, and how groups of people can be scarier than the Old Gods themselves.

Also in this episode is the first installment of "Five Horrible Minutes," a Q & A with fans of the show and how they celebrate the horror genre with their own art!

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Movies Discussed:

Children of the Stones (1977-BBC Miniseries)

The Owl Service (1969-BBC Miniseries)

The Wicker Man (1973)

Kill List (2011)

Spring (2014)

The Guardian (1990)

Can you use horror as a treatment for phobias?  

Some psychologists think so.  In this episode I talk about some of the common phobias, and how horror movies might be a safe place to come to terms with some mild fears.  

If you have a phobia, chances are there’s a movie or book for you.  I talk about how I used horror to help me cope with my own phobias.  

Also in this episode I read some listener mail and do the inaugural Hellbent for Horror episode movie review, with a rating system that will change your life.  Really.  Honest.  Life-changing.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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 Movies Discussed:

Arachnophobia (1990) 

Kingdom of the Spiders (1977)

Alien (1979)

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

The Descent (2005)

28 Days Later (2002)

Open Water (2003) 

Citadel (2012)

Cabin Fever (2002)

Contagion (2011)

Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Audition (1999)

Exorcist (1973)

The Entity (1982)

Paranormal Activity (2007)

A very NSFW episode!

Lloyd Kaufman, the President of Troma Entertainment and the creator of "The Toxic Avenger" drops by to discuss his 50 years of independent filmmaking, his new movie, and the art of making obscenity fun again!

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 Movies Discussed:

The Toxic Avenger

Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High: Vol. 2

Class of Nuke 'em High

Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD 

Terror Firmer

Tromeo and Juliet

Rocky

Joe

In this episode, I outline my Horror Manifesto!  I’m tired of excellent horror movies being relabeled as anything but horror.  This podcast champions horror, and stands up for the horror movie as a beautiful story-telling style.

#SayHorror

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Television in the 1950's created a unique cultural phenomenon: a late-night show that played horror movies...aimed at kids!

The Creature Feature show and the Horror Host tradition are kept alive by a new wave of horror hosts. They do their shows by any means necessary, even without any corporate backing.

In this episode, I talk to Horror Host Mister Lobo, whose nationally syndicated show, "Cinema Insomnia" is entering its 16th season.

Join us as we talk about how B-movies "aren't bad movies...they're just misunderstood," and the DIY spirit needed to keep the show going!

Happy listening!

OSI 74 - Mr. Lobo's Official Channel for ROKU and VIMEO http://www.osi74.com

CINEMA INSOMNIA with MR. LOBO - Official Website http://www.cinemainsomnia.com

Mr. Lobo on Facebook www.facebook.com/mr.lobo CINEMA INSOMNIA on FB www.facebook.com/cinemainsomnia/ OSI 74 on FB www.facebook.com/channel.OSI74 Support MR. LOBO on Patreon www.Patreon.com/CinemaInsomnia

MR. LOBO on Twitter @MisterLobo MR. LOBO on YouTube YouTube.com/MisterLobo

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Movies and shows discussed:

Creature Features with Bob Wilkins (TV/1971-1984)

Cinema Insomnia (TV/streaming/(2001-present)

Bigfoot: The Mysterious Monster (1975)

The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)

Creature (1985)

Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Starcrash (1978)

Superargo and the Faceless Giants (1968)

The Undertaker and His Pals (1966)

Return of the Living Dead (1985)

2017 was a very good year for horror, and in this episode I talk about some of my favorite horror films of the year. 

They run the gamut from slow burns to monsters to ghosts to bloody terrifying. 

There were so many first-time directors who made amazing films that I’m hopeful that this may be the start of a new horror era.

Happy listening.

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2017 Movies covered:

Split

Raw

Get Out

The Shape of Water

The Belko Experiment

It Comes at Night

The Blackcoat’s Daughter

The Void

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Transfiguration

A Dark Song

The Devil’s Candy

Gerald’s Game

Super Dark Times

The Girl with All the Gifts

Personal Shopper

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is possibly the most popular ghost story in the English language.

It may seem weird that Christmas has a famous ghost story, but the reality is that Christmas ghost stories were a tradition in Victorian England.

I think the Christmas Ghost Story needs to make a comeback, and so I'm going to talk about the history, and modern examples, and top it off by telling a few stories myself!

So, light a candle, get your favorite beverage...

And turn out the lights.

May you have a great 2018!

I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Movies covered, and additional suggestions:

The Tractate Middoth (TV-2013)

Whistle and I’ll Come to You (TV-1968)

Dr. Who Christmas Special: “The Snowmen” (TV-2012)

A Warning to the Curious (TV-1972)

Lost Hearts (TV-1973)

The Signalman (TV-1976)

A Christmas Carol (1935)

Mummers Plays of the UK

M.R. James

Charles Dickens

Some horror movies don't play fair.

We go to horror movies to feel the exhilaration of being scared, and to experience our fears from a safe distance. 

But, some horror movies aren't interested in sending you back into the world like nothing happened. Some movies want you to feel like you got punched in the gut after you watch them.

And, like it or not, those movies stick in your memory for a long time.

Join my guests Andy Ussery and Phantom Dark Dave, the co-hosts of The Black Cat's Shadow podcast as we take our lumps with some of the best "gut punch" horror films!

I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Movies covered:

The Mist (2007)

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1989)

Inside (2007)

Funny Games (2007)

Audition (1999)