In terms of films that have impacted my life, this one might take the cake. Martyrs (2008) is a journey into the impact of the trauma suffered by Lucie and her lifelong best friend, Anna, after Lucie tasks Anna with cleaning up a home invasion that ends up in a family annihilation. Join me as I discuss what it means to be a martyr and how the afterlife may not be what you imagine it is. 

SOURCES

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1029234/

New French Horror/Extremity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Extremity#Themes_and_characteristics

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If you are in search of the ultimate horror drama film, look no further than Possession (1981). Directed by Andrzej Zulawski, this film is a surrealist and horrific dive into what a breakup can look and feel like. This film has everything from body horror to drama to psychological torment and beyond. 

SOURCES
Possession Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possession_(1981_film) 
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082933/ 
Youtube Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1dtelvi_E8 

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Lars von Trier plus Charlotte Gainsbourg plus Willem Dafoe - what could possibly go wrong (other than everything)? In this episode, I explore the controversial 2009 film Antichrist, which shocked the film community in unimagineable ways after its premiere at Cannes. A dark but apt journey into the lives of a married couple struggling after the loss of their son, Nic, and the first installment of the Depression Trilogy, Antichrist is not for the faint of heart.  

SOURCES

IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0870984/ 

Fox Symbolism: https://allthingsfoxes.com/fox-symbolism/

Deer/Doe Symbolism: https://www.millersguild.com/deer-symbolism/ 

Crow Symbolism: https://birdfact.com/articles/crow-symbolism

Atypical or Prolonged Grief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolonged_grief_disorder 

The Three Beggars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_Three_Wonderful_Beggars

Gynocide/Gendercide: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gendercide 

Psychological? Environmental? Thriller? Drama? There is no one right way to describe this unique indie film from the incredibly talented Todd Haynes. Whatever you take away from this film will be the thing that scares you the most. Truly atmospheric, Safe (1995) is a masterpiece of the hollow lives many of us live. 

SOURCES

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114323/ 

While this film may appear at first glance to be the classic arthouse vibe (you know, where the characters in the film don't have real names), it is so much more than that. Check out this episode where I attempt to contain my love of Jennifer Lawrence by not talking about her the entire episode. 

SOURCES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5109784/

Cain and Abel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cain_and_Abel 

War in Heaven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Heaven 

Loud and Clear Review: https://loudandclearreviews.com/mother-darren-aronofsky-movie-hidden-meaning-2017-film/ 

Sometimes the greatest gift in life is cleansing it of toxic people. Midsommar takes the ideas of family, being an outsider, and looking for belonging to a whole new extreme. 

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Sources

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/ 

Hidden Clues: https://www.looper.com/246758/things-you-only-notice-the-second-time-you-watch-midsommar/ 

The Big Picture Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yMchW9033HewjrArpllhr?si=6zYyTQUaQV-wMTmMOCse8w 

One of the most powerful things we can feel during our time on this planet is grief. Unfortunately, for this family, grief is not quite that simple. 

SOURCES

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/

Paimon Symbolism and Necromancy: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3535054/hereditary-hidden-clues/ 

Key Information About Paimon: https://occult-world.com/paimon/ 

I love to see filmmakers take a simple plot and expand upon it to see how far they can push their creative boundaries. What can you do with a person named John and hole? Tune in to find out!

SOURCES

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11307724/ 

Parenting Styles: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/29/child-psychologist-explains-4-types-of-parenting-and-how-to-tell-which-is-right-for-you.html 

I can assure you that if you have never seen this movie before, you will never forgive me for this one. That being said - enjoy!

SOURCES

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5225338/ 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eyes_of_My_Mother 

St Francis: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Francis-of-Assisi 

I do find it humorous that, as a podcast that only seems to talk about evil things, I would cover a spectacularly haunting film called "Speak No Evil". Enjoy the ride with this one. Things are not always as they seem on the surface! 

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iMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14253846/