Help wanted: join our rural community north of the arctic circle as we sing songs, watch Austin Powers films, and create intricate tapestries spoiling the plot of the entire movie. Mind the legs sticking out of the garden. What’s that bear doing in a cage, you ask? Pay no attention to him, he’ll come into play later. Join Joe and Pace as we talk about community, toxic relationships, and biblical parallelism. All are welcome.

Content Warnings: mention of a depiction of incest in film; discussion of cults, abusive relationships, and violence in relation to the film.

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Listen to our extra long retrospective episode on the entire Halloween series! Hear the new segment, Matt Misremembers S***, where our editor tries to remember what happens in each Halloween film! Also, which mask if our favorite? What are some of those theological themes that, like Michael Myers, just won’t stay dead? Also, hear what the next five movies are to close us out for season 1!

Content Warnings: mentions of trauma and PTSD

The final (for now) entry in the Halloween series, David Gordon Green’s Halloween is the most successful horror sequel of all time. Join Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into whether or not Michael is an anti-Christ as well as other messianic tropes. Also, are there hints about future episodes of Horror Nerds at Church? Find out all of this and more in episode 14 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: in the description of the film, suicidal ideation, descriptions of institutionalization for mental illness, and trauma are discussed.

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The second and final entry in Zombie’s remake universe of Halloween, Halloween II is one of the most unique films in the entire franchise. Join Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into inherited sin, original sin, white privilege, and the pre-existence of Christ. Also, which actor has the best performances in this film, and why is it academy award winner Octavia Spencer? Find out all of this and more in episode 13 of Horror Nerds at Church.

Content Warnings: violence against animals and graphic violence against women in discussion of film; police violence and racism in deep dive

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Love it or hate it, Rob Zombie’s Halloween helped revitalize the flailing franchise. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into nihilism, sibling rivalry, and Ecclesiastes. Also, which of the hosts not only liked, but loved, this film? Find out all of this and more in episode 12 of Horror Nerds at Church.

Content Warnings: discussion of sexual assault, mental health, suicide as depicted in the film, and references to September 11th.

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After H20 seemingly killed Michael Myers off once and for all, how were they going to bring him back for the sequel? That was likely the question on everyone’s minds when they went to the theaters for 2002’s Halloween: Resurrection. The film boldly tries to address this, but did it work? Join hosts Joe and Pace as they delve into the eighth entry into the franchise and try to answer that question, as well as taking a deep dive into saint and sinner theology, theology of place, and themes of resurrection. Also, is Busta Rhymes’ character’s name a reference to another long running horror franchise? Yes? No? Who knows! Find out all of this and more in episode 11 of Horror Nerds at Church.

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Join hosts Joe and Pace as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read a story about nightmares involving crucifixes and a person’s toxic encounter with queerphobic church leadership.

Content warnings: nightmares, crucifixes, religious-based queerphobia, toxic church leadership

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The Producer’s Cut of Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers tells a more coherent story than the Theatrical Cut, but is it a better film? Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into the cosmic battle between good and evil, discuss a theology of the ordinary, and Pace shares some Reformation history! Plus, how long do Joe and Pace tangent on Paul Rudd’s filmography? Too long! Find out all of this and more in episode 9 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: mention of  incest and rape in discussion of the film

Movie discussion begins: 00:05:43

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Join hosts Joe and Pace as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read a story about a confirmation class conversation about domestic violence that goes horribly wrong and a young woman’s attempt to bring new ideas to toxic church leadership.

Content warnings: domestic violence and murder, spiritual abuse, toxic church leadership

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