Pougkeepies Tapes

Trigger Warnings: kidnapping, violence against children, young women, young men and sex workers, brainwashing, bondage, dehumanizing, torture, suicide

Special guest Arika is back for another episode. Don’t worry Anna will be back soon. In this podcast episode, we examine "The Poughkeepsie Tapes," a chilling pseudo-documentary that delves into the disturbing case of a serial killer who documented his heinous crimes on video. We discuss the film's unsettling realism, its controversial reception, and the psychological impact it has on viewers, exploring why it remains a deeply haunting piece of horror cinema.

6:00 How the film was shot and acting

6:57 Commentary on society

8:28 Connections to real-life serial killers

11:00 Human need for consistency

12:00 Violence against women and how women watch horror

13:00 Portrayal of trauma

13:45 The plight of Cheryl

17:00 Media coverage

19:00 Jump Scares

22:00 Found footage films

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