Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers tried to make sense of what had become a convoluted franchise, hoping to tie together the various narrative threads while bringing the franchise into the 90s. Did it work? Um… well… Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into the behind the scenes drama and whether or not Tommy Doyle can be read as a queer character. Also, is it Mrs. Blankenship or Blankencamp (definitely the former!). Find out all of this and more in episode 8  of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: mention of the #metoo movement and sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, cult practices

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers picks up right where the last film left off, but then quickly takes some unexpected turns. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into whether or not evil and death can be redeemed and process theology. Also, just who is Michael supposed to be getting revenge on in this movie, anyway? Find out all of this and more in episode 7 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: mental health as depicted in the film, mass shootings, gun violence

Movie discussion begins: 00:04:40

Books mentioned:

-Joe mentioned the beloved disciple. For a queer reading of this story, check out The Man Jesus Loved by Theodore W. Jennings

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Many consider Halloween III: Season of the Witch to be the misunderstood, odd-one-out entry in the Halloween franchise, and it represents John Carpenter's failed attempt at turning the franchise into an anthology series. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into apocalyptic literature, predestination/fate, and capitalism! Also, what character do they suggest should have been the protagonist of this film? Find out all of this and more in episode 5 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: Sexism in film, caricatures of pagan beliefs in film

-Taking Shape: Developing Halloween from Script to Scream by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins

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We're rereleasing our Halloween episodes in preparation for Halloween Ends. To listen to the rest of season one or the uncut version of this episode, go to Patreon.com/HorrorNerdsAtChurch.

The follow-up to Halloween takes a grittier, bloodier, and more violent approach in an effort to keep up with the slasher genre films it helped to create. Halloween II, directed by newcomer Rick Rosenthal, effectively launches the Halloween franchise. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into the nature of community, goodness, and what is evil, anyway? Find out all of this and more in episode 4 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: Discussion of trauma and medical procedures/hospitals as depicted in the film, discussion of state/police violence and racism

Movie discussion begins: 14:10

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John Carpenter’s classic film Halloween kicked off the golden age of slasher films and introduced audiences to the Shape, evil personified in the person of Michael Myers. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into the nature of evil, theodicy, whether or not the final girl can be seen as an allegory for Mary the Mother of God, and the importance of community. Also, why does Annie do her laundry in the dark? Find out all of this and more in episode 3 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: Discussion of animal cruelty and mental health as depicted in the film, discussion of the lifelong effects of trauma

Also, check out this article for more information about the link between the closing of mental health institutions and the rise of homelessness.

Join us for a discussion of the first film adaptation of V.C. Andrews’ infamous novel Flowers in the Attic. We talk about themes like the loss of innocence, the corruption of capitalism, and the trope of domineering authority figures who use religion as a weapon. Also, is this even a horror film? See where we land on that! Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.

Content Warnings: Discussion of incest and abusive family dynamics related to plot of film, religion and the Bible used as a weapon

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Meet hosts Joe Ramelo (he/him) and Pace Warfield-May (they/them) as they introduce the podcast and interview each other! In our first episode, learn about their favorite horror films, hear a real-life ghost story set in an old church, and delve into some of the horrific scenes from the Bible. Also, could they have been hosts of a Golden Girls podcast in an alternate universe? Probably! Find out all of this and more in the premiere episode of Horror Nerds at Church.

No film this episode, but join us for our next episode on the 1987 thriller, Flowers in the Attic.

Content Warnings: Discussion of human sexuality, church trauma, references to derogatory biblical terminology for sex work

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We're rereleasing our Halloween episodes in preparation for Halloween Ends. To listen to the rest of season one or the uncut version of this episode, go to Patreon.com/HorrorNerdsAtChurch.

Content Warnings: Discussion of animal cruelty and mental health as depicted in the film, discussion of the lifelong effects of trauma