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Screams and QueensThe Exorcist: Friedkin vs BlattyIn this episode, we are joined by special guest, Steph, who watched The Exorcist with us and gave us some insight on the horrors of not only demonic possession, but also not being able to protect your children. We compare the novel by William Peter Blatty to the movie and discuss the true events it was based upon.
Sources:
https://www.insider.com/oscars-every-horror-movie-that-won-academy-award-ranked-2021-4#t1-get-out-2017-won-an-oscar-for-best-original-screenplay-18
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2449423/Devil-Roland-Doe-The-Exorcist-based-real-life-Missouri-possession.html
Blatty, William Peter. The Exorcist.2021-07-261h 21Screams and QueensThe Vatican Tapes: How to Defeat the AntiChristIn this episode, we unfortunately watched The Vatican Tapes which was definitely not what we thought it was. What was intended to be in found footage format, is a movie with bad transitions and plot holes. We discuss The Vatican and their exorcism protocol and what our strategy would be when faced with the AntiChrist. 2021-07-191h 10Screams and QueensThe Last Exorcism: Exorcisms and The Kings of HellIn this episode, we are joined by one of our very first patrons, Seneca! We watched The Last Exorcism and discuss the unconventional found footage format. We talk real life exorcisms and the Kings of Hell that are involved.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna52135225
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/girl-dies-caned-exorcism-sri-lanka-76177204
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/parents-plead-not-guilty-to-charges-in-missouri-girl-s-exorcism-death-1.5246745 2021-07-121h 08Screams and QueensThe Exorcism of Emily Rose: Emily vs AnnelieseIn this episode, we watched one of Bree's favorites, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and compare it to the true events that inspired it. We discuss how to apply for an exorcism and what the signs are to be considered, and what we might do if we were in Emily Rose's shoes.
Sources:
Paoletti, Gabe. "Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Images From The Exorcism Of The Real Emily Rose". https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism
How to apply for an exorcism: https://adw.org2021-07-051h 03Screams and QueensThe Conjuring 3: Possession vs MurderIn this episode, we watched the new movie, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It, and compare it to the true case from 1981. We talk about possession and exorcisms, the signs of being possessed, and what to do if you're cursed yourself.
Sources:
Truitt, Brian. "Fact vs. fiction: How much of 'The Conjuring' craziness is based on real life? (A lot)" https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/06/03/the-conjuring-fact-vs-fiction-devil-made-me-do-it/7510282002/
Abdulbaki, Mae. "Everything The Conjuring 3 Leaves Out About The True Story". https://screenrant.com/conjuring-3-true-story-arne-johnson-details-missing/
2021-06-281h 06Screams and QueensThe Conjuring 2: Film vs The Enfield HauntingIn this episode, we discuss the second Conjuring movie in the series and compare it to the real life (or not so real life) events of the Enfield Haunting in London. We talk about demons versus poltergeists and give some advice for how to avoid them.
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"The Conjuring 2 (2016)". History vs. Hollywood. www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring-2-enfield-poltergeist/
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Screams and QueensThe Conjuring: Film vs The True StoryIn this episode, Megan and Bree watch the first movie in The Conjuring series and compare it to the true story. It seemed not too much had been altered from the alleged events, which makes the movie more terrifying. Although we remembered it being scarier than it actually was, there were definitely some great jump scares.
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Serena, Katie. "The True Story Of The Conjuring: The Perron Family And Enfield Haunting". ATI.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting2021-06-1457 min
Screams and QueensSaw vs Spiral: Breaking Down the FranchiseIn our first episode back, we watched all 9 Saw movies, including the newest movie Spiral. We discuss the franchise as a whole, the traps in which the victims are put in, and our feelings about Spiral. 2021-06-051h 14
Screams and QueensThe Ring: American vs RinguIn this episode, we compare and contrast the Japanese, Ringu, to the American, The Ring. We discuss the differences in CGI, makeup, and special effects, and what is most effective. And Jena gets the crap scared out of her even after the movie has ended.
Sources:
Blair, Gavin J. "'The Ring' Director Hideo Nakata: 'I'm Not Really Into Grotesque Stuff'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2013. Web.
Shelton, Jacob. "15 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Version Of 'The Ring'". Ranker. 2020. Web.
The Ring found on Amazon Prime Video. Ringu found on Shudder. 2020-11-061h 01Screams and QueensHappy "Halloween": John Carpenter vs Rob ZombieHAPPY HALLOWEEN! For our last Halloween episode, we compare John Carpenter's 1978 Halloween to Rob Zombie's 2007 Halloween. We discuss whether gore makes a movie better or worse, and how we would try to escape Michael Myers.
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Bracken, Becky. "21 Interesting Facts About the Original 'Halloween' Movie That Are Pretty Killer". Cafemom. 2018. Web.
Acuna, Kirsten. "A 'Halloween' sequel is out 40 years after the original — here are 16 facts you didn't know about the first movie". Insider. 2018. Web.
2020-10-301h 09Screams and QueensBONUS: A Casual Conversation on Bly ManorIn this bonus episode, we breakdown, "The Haunting of Bly Manor". We talk about what we loved and what scared us, and how this was different than the first season at Hill House. Be cautious in listening because there are SPOILERS all throughout this episode of the entire season. If you haven't watched it all yet, come back when you have so we don't ruin anything for you. 2020-10-281h 23Screams and QueensScary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Film vs. Alvin SchwartzIn this episode, we watched the movie, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and compared it to the classic short stories written by Alvin Schwartz. We talk about the folklore from which the stories originated and discuss the monsters in the illustrations by Stephen Gammel and the adapted ones in the film. We introduce Jena to these scary stories that we grew up with and traumatize her with the illustrations.
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Monahan, Maureen. "14 Terrifying Facts About Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark". Mentalfloss.com. 2015. Web.
www.mentalfloss.com/article/69886/14-terrifying-facts-about-scary-stories-tell-dark
2020-10-231h 09Screams and QueensHouse of 1,000 Corpses: Rob Zombie and GoreIn this next Halloween episode, we watched a cult classic, House of 1,000 Corpses. Even though there is no counterpart to compare this movie to, we still have lots to say about the making of the movie, Rob Zombie himself, and gore in film. This movie is considered a black comedy, but also a great horror movie to watch during Halloween time.
Sources:
Wilhelmi, Jack. "House of 1,000 Corpses Lost Footage Explained". Screenrant. 2020. Web.
screenrant.com/rob-zombie-house-1000-corpses-lost-footage-explained/
iHeart Radio. "20 Things You Might Not Know About Birthday Boy Rob Zombie". 2017. Web.
w...2020-10-161h 01Screams and QueensTrick 'r Treat: Legend of Samhain vs FilmIn this episode we watched the cult classic, Trick 'r Treat, and broke down why the movie scares us so much. We talk about the superstitions and legends of Halloween, as well as the history of Halloween or Samhain. This is the perfect movie to get us into the Halloween spirit, and we hope this episode does the same for you.
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History.com Editors. "Samhain". Oct. 2018. Web.
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain
Gaia staff. "Samhain Rituals. How to Celebrate Samhain." Oct. 2019. Web.
https://www...2020-10-091h 09Screams and QueensSleepy Hollow: Tim Burton vs. IrvingIn this episode we talk about Tim Burton's adaptation of Sleepy Hollow, and compare it to Washington Irving's short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". We discuss Tim Burton aesthetic, and how much we love the mood of this film. Oh yeah, and we scare the crap out of Jena again.
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Irving, Washington. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. 1819. PDF.
https://www.ibiblio.org/ebooks/Irving/Sleepy/Irving_Sleepy.pdf
Pierdomenico, Dave. "20 Fun Facts About “Sleepy Hollow”. 2019. Web.
https://hallowe...2020-10-0250 minScreams and QueensTed Bundy and the Psychology Behind his MurdersIn this episode, we have special guest, Michele M., LPCCS and practicing therapist, help us dive more into the psychology behind who Ted Bundy was and why he did the things he did. We dig deep into his childhood and his relationships with his family, and what exactly could have made him into the notorious serial killer we know today.
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"The Roots of Evil." Vanity Fair. Web. 1989
Kettler, Sara. "Inside Ted Bundy's Troubling and Disturbing Childhood." Biography.com. Web. 2019.
2020-09-251h 08Screams and QueensExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile: Efron vs. BundyIn this two-part episode, we watched the movie, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Wicked and compare the striking similarities to the true events. We dive into some of the horrific murders he committed, as well as the relationship between him and Elizabeth Kloepfer. In part two, we'll dive more into the psychology behind serial killers.
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Joe Berlinger, Netflix, 2019.
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. Joe Berlinger, Netflix, 2019.2020-09-181h 00Screams and QueensThe Turning: Film vs. Henry JamesIn this episode we watched the movie, The Turning, which is an adaptation of Henry James' novella, "The Turn of the Screw". We discuss the ways we thought the movie failed in representing the story, and traumatize Jena even more.
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The Turning. Floria Sigismondi. Universal Pictures, 2020. Amazon Prime Video.
"Henry James The Turn of the Screw and Other Stories". TJ Lustig, Oxford World's Classics, 2008.
"The complete history of ‘Slender Man,’ the meme that compelled two girls to stab a friend". Caitlin Dewey. Washington Post. 2016. (washingtonpost.com)
'"The T...2020-09-1144 minScreams and QueensJaws: Spielberg vs. Peter BenchleyIn this episode, we watched the movie Jaws, and read Peter Benchley's novel that inspired it. We discuss the comparisons of the novel and the movie, talk about the psychology behind our fear of sharks and the unknown.
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Jaws. Steven Spielberg. Universal Pictures, 1975. Amazon Prime Video.
Benchley, Peter. Jaws. New York, Ballantine Books Trade Paperbacks, 1974.
"21 random facts about 'Jaws'". Brandon Griggs. CNN Entertainment. 2015. (web)
"Why are we afraid of sharks...2020-09-0455 min