In this episode, Dasha spends another Valentine's Day sinking her teeth into another Vampire film: Sinners.

Find out more about the saucy story of the Smoke Stack twins that made this movie an Oscar nom record breaker!

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LINKS

Sinners Physical Copy: https://amzn.to/4hiNAj9

Dolly Li’ The Untold Story of America’s Southern Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NMrqGHr5zE

Other Links

SOURCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinners_(2025_film)

https://sinnersmovie.fandom.com/wiki/Sinners/Transcript

https://www.kqed.org/arts/13978142/sinners-ryan-coogler-dolly-li-chinese-american-history-documentary

https://people.com/sinners-director-hired-twin-consultants-michael-b-jordan-exclusive-11716613

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Ru62uFM0s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn_Durald_Arkapaw

https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/1l2hb1q/in_sinners_2025_the_twins_clothing_reflect_the/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailee_Steinfeld

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2025/04/11881923/hailee-steinfeld-race-mary-sinners

https://blackgirlnerds.com/smoke-and-stacks-ties-to-al-capone-in-sinners-were-more-than-possible/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Americans_in_the_Mississippi_Delta

https://www.choctawnation.com/about/history/irish-connection/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-drop_rule

https://southcarolinalowcountry.com/the-haints-of-the-south-carolina-lowcountry-history-and-mystique/

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Kevin Macleod

Lobo Loco

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

In this episode, Dasha dives into Summerween! From it's European origins to its current place in pop culture, we look into what makes this holiday so popular, and what you can do to celebrate.

LINKS

Pinterest Inspiration Boards

Summerween Decor Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-decor/

Summerween Food Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-food/

Amazon Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ARFRX9HXBQOD/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

Affiliated Links to Books Mentioned

Mansion Beach: https://amzn.to/3SUAUn4

Murder Takes a Vacation: https://amzn.to/43YGN87

Other Links

Obby Oss Festival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9WkPwJjzVQ&ab_channel=CornwallLive

Horrorcons 2025 Calendar

https://horrorcons.com/calendar/calendar.php?year=2025

New York Times Beach Reads 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/books/review/summer-beach-reads.html

TIMESTAMPS

History of Halfway to Halloween | 1:24

Outdoor Summerween Activities | 13:40

Indoor Summerween Activities | 18:40

Spooky Summer Reads | 28:30

Shopping for Halloween this Summer | 31:20

SOURCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27Obby_%27Oss_festival

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_coming_soon/genres:horror

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/mansion-beach-meg-mitchell-moore?variant=43110378438690

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/murder-takes-a-vacation-laura-lippman?variant=43146941235234

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Ghost Surf Rock by Loyalty Freak Music

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

In this episode, Dasha dives into the horror and scifi original films Netflix released in 2024. All timestamps for each of these movies are below!

Squid Game Season 2 Recap | 2:00

Monster | 4:27

Under Paris | 7:48

The Deliverance | 9:47

CTRL | 13:26

It's What's Inside | 15:42

Outside | 18:34

Platform 2 | 20:54

Don't Move | 23:12

Time Cut | 25:00

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https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/netflix-movie-series-2025/

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/under_paris

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deliverance_(film)

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CTRL_(film)

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/its_whats_inside

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platform_2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outside_(2024_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Move_(2024_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Cut

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Intro/Outro music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational and transformative purposes.

In this episode, Dasha sinks into both the 1922 and the 2024 remake for Nosferatu, a reimagination of Bram Stoker's Dracula. From the legal contentions behind the German Expressionist Classic, to the decades long development of Robert Egger's brainchild. Listen in to this vampire tale that will both turn your stomach and turn you on.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu_(2024_film)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFwHT2Q1D8&ab_channel=errolbarnett%E2%80%A2cbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op8bvyjhfjU&ab_channel=JoshHorowitz

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/bill-skarsgard-transformation-hair-makeup-nosferatu-1236104307/

https://collider.com/bill-skarsgard-nosferatu-voice/

https://graziamagazine.com/articles/lily-rose-depp-nosferatu-movie/

https://ew.com/nicholas-hoult-says-robert-eggers-sent-bill-skarsgards-prosthetic-penis-nosferatu-8766051

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nosferatu

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nosferatu_2024

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary, and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational and transformative purposes.

In this episode Dasha pieces together Universal's second monster hit, Frankenstein. See what makes this scientist and his creation so captivating. Let's explore their lasting impact on pop culture together.

Frankenstein Silent Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ-OrfJHHro&ab_channel=TimelessClassicMovies

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Music for this episode by: Vladimir Takinov

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Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Frankenstein-film-by-Whale

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007818-frankenstein

https://www.filmsite.org/fran.html

https://universalmonsters.fandom.com/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film)

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boris-Karloff

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Karloff_filmography

https://walkoffame.com/boris-karloff/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000472/bio/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166972/

https://classic-monsters.com/colin-clive/

https://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Pop/clive.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Clive

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0164883/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0092900/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001843/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Whale

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0682370/

https://theasc.com/articles/jack-pierce-forgotten-make-up-genius

https://www.classic-monsters.com/jack-p-pierce/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pierce_(make-up_artist)

https://design20century.blog/post/65331087548/charles-d-hall-the-man-who-designed-horror

https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/28

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/fates-of-famous-brains

In this episode, Dasha dives into the spookiest original movies and shows on Paramount Plus. From thrilling remakes like Teen Wolf to eerie mysteries like Why Women Kill, discover the perfect lineup to keep your Halloween spirit alive all year long!

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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines | 2:45

Orphan: First Kill | 4:45

Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin | 7:32

Teen Wolf: The Movie | 10:05

Significant Other 13:35

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Why Women Kill | 16:10

One Dollar | 20:00

School Spirits | 22:20

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https://www.paramountplus.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount%2B

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls529802399/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14145436/

https://www.themoviedb.org/collection/760193-orphan-collection?language=en-US

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphan_(2009_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphan:_First_Kill

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_Activity_(film_series)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_Activity:_Next_of_Kin

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090142/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf_(2011_TV_series)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf:_The_Movie

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/significant_other

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Women_Kill

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7230898/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21057450/

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

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Stranger Things | 2:55

Wednesday | 4:45

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | 6:35

Santa Clarita Diet | 8:35

You | 10:03

Squid Game | 13:09

Alice in Borderland | 15:38

Parasyte: The Grey | 16:43

The School Nurse Files | 18:21

Hotel Del Luna | 19:32

The Haunting of Hill House | 22:15

The Haunting of Bly Manor | 23:20

Midnight Mass | 24:33

The Midnight Club | 26:20

The Fall of the House of Usher | 28:20

Black Mirror | 31:45

Love, Death, + Robots | 34:04

Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities | 37: 05

Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre | 39:23

Bloodride | 41:45

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https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Aguirre-Sacasa

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/business/media/netflix-korea-asia-drama.html

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wednesday_(TV_series)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7569592/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580540/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_(TV_series)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_Game

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10795658/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21874396/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_Nurse_Files

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54457856-school-nurse-ahn-eunyoung

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_del_Luna

https://www.soompi.com/article/1349552wpp/tvn-responds-after-kim-soo-hyuns-cameo-in-hotel-del-luna-leads-to-hopes-for-potential-2nd-season

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_of_Hill_House_(TV_series)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_of_Bly_Manor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Mass_(miniseries)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Midnight_Club

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_of_the_House_of_Usher_(miniseries)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9561862/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8415836/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junji_Ito_Maniac:_Japanese_Tales_of_the_Macabre

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junji_Ito

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9815502/

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

In this episode, Dasha dives into the world of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Get spoiler-free first impressions of the 1988 classic, along with a recap of the original and how it ties into the new film. Let's see if the ghost with the most still has what it takes to bring the laughs and the scares!

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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.

Music for this episode is by:

Vladimir Takinov

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for transformative and educational purposes.

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Sources:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/beetlejuice-sequel-already-beaten-original-171500940.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHbix0f4CM__6qvT7Ki4qak0j7Tcu8s0hpubIC-nTJl5S4RTsBPHirqeScIuVVyz1mzI-FxoapQ8dcRIu-hDza_5vPAug5MF8jwUPjWdJ560OYLRMJOW4gHppMd4hYmGeNZYVkDv6ztEbB2ovWUXVUAZysoCugKJC4VhpvJ5hMp6#:~:text=In%20its%20opening%20weekend%2C%20Beetlejuice,box%20office%20with%20%2474%20million.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/beetlejuice_beetlejuice

In this episode, Dasha uncovers what happened to the Universal Classic Monsters after their iconic films. From sequels to remakes, and family friendly television, we explore their impressive legacy. Plus, get a glimpse of new monster projects and Universal's upcoming theme park, Epic Universe.

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Music for this episode is by:

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for transformative and educational purposes.

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Theme Park Stop Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStop

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Classic_Monsters

https://robertforto.com/the-complete-list-of-dracula-movies/#:~:text=Dracula%20Movies%20of%20the%201930s&text=Bela%20Lugosi%20stars%20as%20Count,as%20the%20titular%20Dracula's%20daughter.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film)

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls032247662/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Man_(film_series)#:~:text=The%20Invisible%20Man%20is%20a,Costello%20Meet%20the%20Invisible%20Man.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf_Man_(franchise)

https://musingsofamiddleagedgeek.blog/2023/09/06/retro-musings-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-trilogy-1954-1956-was-the-last-of-universals-classic-monster-movie-franchises/

https://universalmonsters.fandom.com/wiki/Hammer_Film_Productions

https://movieweb.com/dark-universe-all-the-canceled-movies-monsters/

https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/epic-universe

In this episode, Dasha hits the books to find the original inspirations for the Universal Classic Monsters, from the creepy setting in Dracula to the tragic story of Frankenstein! Tune in for a journey into the world of classic horror literature and see how these stories have stood the test of time.

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Music for this episode is by:

CCRADIOCC

Camille Saint-Saëns

Leandro Goulart

Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for transformative and educational purposes.

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Cinemassacre’s Dracula film comparisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9D74m628gQ&ab_channel=Cinemassacre

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dracula-novel

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Frankenstein-or-The-Modern-Prometheus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Man