Jersey Ghouls

Like any self respecting movie podcast, the Jersey Ghouls love the free streaming service, Tubi! In this episode the Ghouls searched through the never ending horror section on Tubi to chat about the titles that jumped out at them and even had each other watch one! As per usual, Marissa takes one path and Jacki takes another, but in the end, it's all love for Tubi.

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Jacki and Marissa continue their deep dive into the Mike Flanagan Universe with a talk about Ouija: Origin of Evil and Gerald's Game. They dive into the history of Ouija and cycles of violence and abuse. They also point out some bout Flanagan's auteur patterns as they start to really take form in these films.

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Join Jacki and Marissa as they explore Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021). They dive into the academic discourse surrounding these films They talk race and feminism in both films, and reflect on the power of racial tensions as they relate to this moment in history. They also, of course, warn of the dangerous urban legends, from sewer alligators to Jersey Devils and rat dogs.

We used so, so many articles and papers to back her thoughts on these films, so here's her Works Cited:

Blood Is Sweeter than Honey: Blackness and Subversive Utopia in Bernard Rose’s Candyman by Annette Lepique

A Critique of Black Capitalism in an American Horror Film by Kaela Buchana and Yasmine Guy

Candyman and Horror's Dubious Reckoning with Racism by David Jesudason

Candyman is a definitive Black Lives Matter Horror by David Sexton

History, Collective Memory and More in 'Candyman' by Black Horrific

How 'Candyman' Fails Black Women and Femmes by Jessica Lanay

In Candyman, White Supremacy is the Real Bad Guy Lurking in Shadows by Dr. Allison Wiltz

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Jacki and Marissa continue their deep dive into the Mike Flanagan Cinematic Universe (MFCU). The trace the writer/director's evolution through Hush and Before I Wake and once again gush over Flanagan's style and horror expertise. They explore how these films continue to highlight the origin story of the superhero and his later creations. They explore representation of disabilities and controversies surrounding that, and talk to the growing metaphoric horror that has become the hallmark of Flanagan's style.

Will the ghouls ever find a Flanagan flick or series they do not love? Keep listening to find out!

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Hold on to your seat, Sports Fans because we have made it to the last episode! With 4 kids remaining, it's time to battle it out and watch the champion rise up. Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. We hope you have enjoyed this year's battle and let us know if OUR pick was YOUR pick!

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Welcome to week 3 of March Madness! The decisions will only get tougher from here on out. They start with The Sweet 16 and somehow manage to maintain their friendships as The Elite 8 is chopped down to the remaining 4 children. Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. Tune in next Sunday for The Final 4 and make some noise as they crown a winner!

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It's the second week of March Madness and the final eliminations of the 32 bracket! Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. Tune in next Sunday for the Sweet 16 & the Elite 8 brackets!

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Happy March Madness to those who celebrate! The Ghouls are so excited to kick off the start of the elimination with the "West Coast" side of the 32 bracket! Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. Tune in next Sunday for the second half of the bracket and see if your favorite evil kid makes it to the Sweet 16!

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Happy Valloween! This week the Ghouls get sentimental and mushy and celebrate all things love between a woman and... well... not your average partner. Zombies and Shakespeare are the perfect combo in 2013's Warm Bodies. While a snappy musical number and a very charming creature made the Ghouls fall in love with 2024's Your Monster.

A ton of inspiration for this episodes came from the current monster romance trend on BookTube. Check out Lauren at Happy Haunts Library for great recommendations for spooky romance and fantastic cryptid romance reads! Want more romance and monsters? Check out another favorite Booktuber: Spicykatz Reads!

Suggested reading: Melissa Barrera's Your Monster Emboldened Me to Embrace My Feminine Rage by Sofia Aguilar.

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The ghouls are trying something new this year. Every month they are dropping one episode on the same topic: The incredible horror auteur Mike Flanagan. Marissa and Jacki start by diving into Flanagan's style, discussing the themes, style, and actors who make up the Flanagan Cinematic Universe. They gush over his first two first full-length films, Absentia and Oculus.

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