Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast

Candyman has always held a special position in the slasher genre. The upcoming adaptation by Jordan Peele and Nia DeCosta inspired me to revisit the original franchise, and have a conversation about the highs and lows of each installment with the crew from the Straight Chilling Podcast.

You can listen to Straight Chilling everywhere you get your podcasts, and follow them on major social media outlets, including Patreon! Listen to our coverage of Candyman (2021) at http://straightchillingpodcast.com/news-media/334-candyman-2021/

A woman suffering from depression retreats to a country estate. While there, her husband urges her to rest, but she is troubled by the odd features in her room and is determined to find the secret that lurks behind the hideous yellow wallpaper...

The Yellow Wallpaper was written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, published in 1892

Music in this episode:
Prelude in C Major, Bach

A woman suffering from depression retreats to a country estate. While there, her husband urges her to rest, but she is troubled by the odd features in her room and is determined to find the secret that lurks behind the hideous yellow wallpaper...

Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1892

Music featured in this episode: Prelude in C Major, Bach

As with everything right now, 4th of July probably looks a little different this year. If you’re keeping it low key a movie marathon and...

As with everything right now, 4th of July probably looks a little different this year. Horror fans are possibly the best at embracing weird times, and maybe what we need most in America right now is something weird. If you’re keeping it low key (like I am) a movie marathon and a big bowl of popcorn might be just what you need. 

In this episode, I'm discussing some of my favorites including Silver Bullet, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Bay.

For more summer viewing recommendations, visit my classic blog post Sinister Summer.

Motherhood is both a painful and beautiful part of womanhood. Horror has proven to be an excellent genre to explore the intricacies of this complex human experience.

IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
Inside (2007)
The Orphanage
The trauma of pregnancy and child loss
The strength to overcome tragedy

Read the original blog that extensively covers Inside, and inspired this episode. It’s the most personal blog I’ve written to date, and has been one of the most popular pieces of content I’ve shared. https://lightandshadowpod.com/blog/inside

Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette. Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros.

Motherhood is both a painful and beautiful part of womanhood. Horror has proven to be an excellent genre to explore the intricacies of this complex human experience.

In this episode, I discuss:
• Inside (2007)
• The Orphanage
• The trauma of pregnancy and child loss
• The strength to overcome tragedy

I recently binged the Root of Evil podcast and WACO on Netflix and they’ve got me thinking about the popularity of true crime.

Why do these stories continue to be relevant decades after their occurrence? Why can’t we look away from these stories?

In this episode, I discuss:

• Branch Davidian and OKC Bombing connections

• Heaven's Gate and Jonestown cults

• California weirdness

• The Black Dahlia and the Sowden House

• The Los Feliz murder mansion

• The Cecil Hotel

I recently binged the Root of Evil podcast and WACO on Netflix and they’ve got me thinking about the popularity of true crime. Why do these stories continue to be relevant decades after their occurrence? Why can’t we look away from these stories?

Let’s dig in and discuss some of the most famous true crime tragedies in American history.