This week, Richard and Angeles peel back the psychological layers of Session 9 (2001)—a slow-burn horror gem that trades jump scares for creeping dread and mental decay.
Set in the real-life Danvers State Mental Hospital, this underrated psychological horror explores guilt, stress, and unraveling minds against the backdrop of asbestos removal and one very disturbing tape. We break it all down scene by scene, exploring what makes this movie linger in your psyche long after the credits roll.
🏚 In this episode:
Full breakdown of Session 9 (2001)
The mental toll of trauma, grief, and buried secrets
Danvers State Hospital as a character in itself
Session tapes, unreliable narration, and subtle supernatural horror
Viana’s Review Corner: A teen’s take on atmospheric paranoia
A brand new spoof ad you’ll never forget (no matter how hard you try)
If you love horror that gets under your skin and stays there, Session 9 is a must—and we’re digging into every dusty, disturbing corner.
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