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Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Amityville Horror: Get Out!In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1979 smash hit, The Amityville Horror. They discuss the influence the movie had on horror movies to come, priest fights and Margot Kidder's pigtails. Then Christin tells Chris the real story of the Amityville murders and the tales told by George and Kathy Lutz. Christin goes on to horrify Chris with more stories of family annihilators. Grab your axe and listen as you get all that wood chopped!
CW: murder, gore
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Join our Facebook group Sometimes...2024-01-041h 21Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Thing: Mac Wants the Flamethrower!In this episode, Chris and Christin discuss the 1982 John Carptenter classic The Thing. They discuss the mechanics of "thinging out", the coolness of Kurt Russell, and the Wilford Brimely of it all. They geek out over Rob Bottin's monster designs. and guess who was "The Thing" and when. Then Christin gives some book recommendations for fans of The Thing. Finally, Chris discusses the classic X-Files episode (and Thing homage/rip-off) "Ice."
CW: murder, gore
What they are drinking: J&B Blended Scotch Whiskey on the rocks
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...2023-11-091h 25Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Witch and the Hinkerkaifeck murders: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? [Rebroadcast of # 2]Re-Broadcast of episode #2 released Nov 22, 2018
Are(st) thou back for more? Christin and Chris discuss Robert Egger's 2015 horror flick The Witch. Topics covered include puritan fashion, crop failure, Lysa Arryn typecasting, living deliciously, and so many witches! Chris accuses everyone of being a witch and Christin misses a key piece of the ending! Plus, Christin upsets Chris with the true story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.
Movie discussion starts at 6:45
True Crime discussion starts at 1:05:45
CW:
Child death, murder
What they are drinking: Shiner Bock
What they...2023-10-271h 18Sometimes Dead is BetterBarbarian: Come out that house little girl!In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the directorial debut of one of the Whitest Kids You Know Zach Cregger. They discuss the similarities of horror and comedy, how far they would have made it into the basement, does knowing Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise make him hotter (Christin only) and so many tonal shifts! Then Christin tells Chris a true crime that she happened upon her while watching The O.C. Love it!
CW: murder, rape, incest, gore
Source for true crime: https://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-lewis by Kaleena Fraga
What they are drinking: S...2023-10-191h 38Sometimes Dead is BetterDon’t Shilly Shally Louis: Pet Sematary and Blanche Monnier [Rebroadcast #1]Re-Broadcast of episode #1 released Nov 22, 2018
Christin and Chris discuss the politics of drug store VHS rentals, Indian Burial Grounds (IBGs), Denise Crosby's fierce blonde bob, and cute dead kids. Chris shares his feminist theory about the Zelda subplot and Christin recommends reading the short story The Yellow Wallpaper. Also, Christin tells the sad (and true!) story of Blanche Monnier.
Movie discussion starts at 16:09
True crime discussion starts at 1:19:45
What they are drinking: 2015 King (get it?) Malbec
CW: Child death, animal death, murder, abuse
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Jo...2023-10-121h 34Sometimes Dead is BetterMalignant: It’s time we cut out the cancerChris and Christin are back! Your beloved hosts return after a 2 year hiatus (?) to discuss James Wan's 2021's certified banger Malignant. Meet our new best friend Gabriel, i.e., Chris's pick to host the 2024 Academy Awards. Enjoy our completely coherent discussion on all things Seattle, asylums, "body contortionists", Zoe Bell, 80s jailhouse movie lesbians, Maddie's curious choice of house decor, weird body autonomy politics, and the movie's rampant X-Files vibes. Then, Christin upsets Chris with her discussion of dissociative identity disorder (DID) and the case of Billy Milligan. Thanks for listening!
What they are drinking: Velvet Devil Mer...2023-10-051h 14Sometimes Dead is BetterWar of the Worlds: Are we dead?In this episode Chris and Christin complete their Spielberg trilogy by discussing the 2005 Tom Cruise sci-fi/horror/thriller/survival movie War of the Worlds. They discuss the 9/11 imagery, whether Tim Robbins's character actually lost anyone, the impressive Dakota Fanning and an exclusive Chris discovery! Tivo your shows so you can listen before you watch them!
What they've been watching (reading): Lord of the Rings book series by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bridgerton (Netflix) and Night Stalker documentary (Netflix)
What they are drinking: Heretic Make America Juicy Again pale ale, Brooklyn cocktail
Movie discussion...2021-01-211h 32Sometimes Dead is BetterBonus: Sometimes Adam is BetterIn this special bonus episode Chris and Christin talk to the ultimate Jurassic movies expert, Christin's son Adam. Adam is in first grade and loves all things dinosaurs. Chris asks Adam his burning questions like "who would win, a T-rex or a Spinosaurus?". Then Chris and Christin have a not so timely extended "What you been watching" since they haven't talked in a bit.
What they've been watching: The Hobbit trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Joker, A Star is Born, Soul
Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_w...2021-01-1523 minSometimes Dead is BetterJurassic Park Part Two: TllikumIn this Jurassic Park part 2 episode, Christin tells Chris about the events that led up to SeaWorld saying they will no longer use Orca whales in their shows. Tilikum was a 4,000 killer whale that killed three people before SeaWorld finally had to address the fact that they should not be in captivity. Life, uh, finds a way.
Source:
Blackfish documentary (2013)
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Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are B...2021-01-0724 minSometimes Dead is BetterJurassic Park: Run!In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 2nd movie of their Spielberg trilogy, one of their favorite movies ever: Jurassic Park. They discuss (so much) what the movie meant to them as kids, what dino the velociraptor was actually based on and all the glory of Laura Dern. Pop the champagne and hold on to your butts! Run!
What they are drinking: Josh Prosseco and Korbel champagne
What they have been watching: The Mandolorian, The Clone Wars, The Endless (Prime), Grey's Anatomy and This is Us.
Movie discussion starts at: 8:19
T...2020-12-101h 30Sometimes Dead is BetterJaws Part 2: 1916 Shark Attacks, USS Indianapolis and Lady in the DunesIn this Jaws part 2 episode Christin tells Chris three amazing stories that tie to Jaws. First they talk about a murder that happened 100 miles away during the filming of Jaws and how the movie may have clues to the answer. They then discuss the true story of the 1916 New Jersey shark attacks and finally the true story of the USS Indianapolis. You do not want to miss this episode, rabbit holes galore!
CW: murder, PTSD, war, deadly shark attacks, child death
Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gahhhbbiewatts
...2020-12-0344 minSometimes Dead is BetterJaws: I used to hate the waterIn this episode Chris and Christin dive into the deep to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 terrifying classic Jaws. They discuss what a quotable movie it is, how Chris's parent's showed it to him when he was 5 (!) and the menagerie of wonderful characters. Chris also makes a Black Panther prediction. Come on in, the water is warm!
What they have been watching: Crawl (Prime) and Knock Knock (Netflix)
What they are drinking: Landshark beer and Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer in a Moscow mule with Reyka vodka (sans copper cup)
Movie discussion starts at: 7:07
2020-11-261h 01Sometimes Dead is BetterFriday the 13th Part 2: Lake Bodom MurdersIn this part 2 of their Friday the 13th episode, Christin tells Chris the most famous cold case murders in Finnish history, the Lake Bodom murders. They also discuss The Queen's Gambit and their "final girl" rankings. After a quick Friday the 13th Part 2 review (and a Jurassic Park/Jurassic World sidebar) they get into the true crime.
True crime discussion starts at: 25:24
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Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are B...2020-11-1941 minSometimes Dead is BetterFriday the 13th: It's got a death curse!In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1980 slasher movie that kicked off one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, Friday the 13th. They discuss the rules of strip monopoly, whether the movie "cheated" and the Bacon of it all. They also discuss "final girls" that in the movies that they have reviewed on the podcast. Get your guitar (or machete) and gather 'round the campfire with them!
What they are watching: The Innocents (youtube) and EVIL (Netflix)
What they are drinking: Dogfish Head Camp Fire Amplifier stout and The Observer Trimtab2020-10-281h 14Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Haunting of Bly Manor: It's you, it's me, it's usIn this episode Chris and Christin have an emergency meeting to discuss Mike Flanagan's sophomore follow up to The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Like many of us, they have just binged the 9 episodes and have burning questions, thoughts and hot takes. Did they give Oliver Jackson-Cohen his Scottish accent to make him 75% hotter? Where are all the ghosts? What does it all mean?!?
SPOILERS (!!!) for BLY MANOR AND AN AMERICAN MURDER
CW: depression, suicide, murder, interpersonal violence
They first discuss the Netflix documentary, An American Murder.
...2020-10-2157 minSometimes Dead is BetterA Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Sudden Unexpected Death SyndromeIn this episode Christin tells Chris what inspired Wes Craved to write A Nightmare on Elm Street, the terrifying cases of Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome. They also discuss Chris Evan's pic slip up, what little they know about the Vietnam War (and suggest just watching the new Ken Burn's doc, and the docs Origin Story and The Nightmare) and what dreams are made of.
https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death
https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/10/us/nightmares-suspected-in-bed-deaths-of-18-laotians.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-01-11-mn-3961-story.html#:~:text=Medical%20authorities%20call%20...2020-10-0724 minSometimes Dead is BetterA Nightmare on Elm Street: He's dead honey, cause Mommy killed himIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1984 Wes Craven classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. They discuss if Dave Matthews Band is creepy, their recurring dreams and how iconic Nancy's mom is. So put on your head phones, turn on Miss Nude America and join them!
What they are watching (listening): The Devil All the Time on Netflix and the podcast Cold
What they are drinking: Goat Island Blood Orange Weiss and Fire Maker Chattahoochee-Tea IPA
Movie discussion starts at: 10:06
Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts...2020-09-301h 00Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Blair Witch Project Part 2: Dyatlov Pass IncidentIn this part two episode Christin tells Chris how easy it is to get lost in the woods. She goes on to tell him the mysterious and terrifying story of the Russian Dyatlov Pass Incident. Chris also tells Christin about a poltergeist incident in his kitchen and they hear a sound on the podcast that puts Chris on edge.
Sources:
All That's Interesting. (2017, October 17) The Harrowing Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident
Pilkington, Mark. (2003, October 15) The Fear Frequency. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2003/oct/16/s...2020-09-2930 minSometimes Dead is BetterThe Blair Witch Project: Hungry, cold and huntedIn this episode Chris and Christin head back to the glory of the 90s with the phenomenon from 1999, The Blair Witch Project. They discuss the found footage genre, creepy things they have found in the woods and play f**k, marry, kill with the cast.
What they've been watching: Halt and Catch Fire, Gavin and Stacey
What they are drinking: Josh legacy red blend wine and UFO Pumpkin Ale
Movie discussion starts at: 6:33
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Logo design by...2020-09-1657 minSometimes Dead is BetterNight of the Hunter Part 2: Harry PowersIn this episode Christin tells Chris the story of the West Virginia murders that inspired Davis's Grubb's novel, Night of the Hunter, that Steve Agee and Charles Laughton turned into the 1955 movie of the same name that they discussed last week. They discuss the new Bly Manor and The Stand trailers, how the real Harry Powers is not nearly attractive as Robert Mitchum and how the book and movie adapted the real story.
CW: murder, child murder
Sources:
https://wickedwe.com/harry-powers/
http://www.wvculture.org/HiStory/crime/powers01.html
2020-09-0231 minSometimes Dead is BetterNight of the Hunter: See these fingers dear hearts?In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1955 horror fairytale, Night of the Hunter. They discuss the rugged handsomeness of Robert Mitchum, how Lillian Gish inspired The Smashing Pumpkins and toxic masculinity.
*Note: Christin's mic messed up (she may have spilled beer on it) and there is a little static on her end, sorry!
What they've been watching: OA on Netflix and BBC's The Office
What they are drinking: Bell's Two Hearted Ale IPA (Chris) and Blueberry Acai Truly (Christin)
Movie discussion starts at: 9:46
CW: Domestic abuse, murder, child...2020-08-2658 minSometimes Dead is BetterMandy Part 2 - The Fall River CultIn this episode Christin ties a true crime to the movie Mandy before she had even seen it! She picks a pretty spot on true crime and tells Chris and Casey the story of the drug hazed, Satanic cult murders of the Fall River Cult.
CW: animal death, abuse, murder, cults, drug use, child abuse
Sources:
Podcast: Cults by the Parcast network, "The Fall River Cult" - Robin Murphy and "The Fall River Cult pt. 2" - Robin Murphy
http://bloody-mess.net/2013/01/real-life-horror-the-satanic-cult-killings-of-fall-river/
http://www.carldrewsfight.com/
https://cv...2020-08-1929 minSometimes Dead is BetterMandy: Come for the ReaperIn this episode Chris and Christin venture into the Shadow of the Mountains with special guest Casey, Christin's brother. Casey picked the Nicolas Cage revenge thriller, Mandy. Do they like it? They think so? They discuss all the horror movies referenced in the film, how metal the movie is are and of course Cheddar Goblin. Rock on!
What they have been watching: I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Dave, Chernobyl
What they are drinking: Savage Cabernet Sauvignon
Movie discussion starts at: 14:23
CW: animal death, abuse, murder, cults, drug use
...2020-08-1256 minSometimes Dead is BetterSometimes Elise is Better: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)In this episode Elise stops by again to fill in for Chris. Christin made her daughter watch a somewhat scary movie and is so proud of her. They discuss Disney movies, Motown music and
whether there may be a horror movie fan inside of Elise after all.
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Music: Carnival of...2020-07-2941 minSometimes Dead is BetterThe Invisible Man (2020) Part 2: Francine HughesIn this episode Chris and Christin get serious about domestic violence (DM) and intimate partner violence (IPV) that was depicted in The Invisible Man. First, Christin tells Chris about the scary facts of IPV, including that black females are twice as likely to be a victim of IPV. #blacklivesmatter
Christin then tells Chris about the true case of Francine Hughes that inspired the 1984 made for TV movie starring Farrah Fawcett, The Burning Bed.
IPV and DM are never ok. You deserve better. For more information please visit: https://www.thehotline.org/
2020-07-2236 minSometimes Dead is BetterThe Invisible Man (2020): SurpriseIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the pleasant surprise (wink wink) of the year, The Invisible Man. Directed by Leigh Whanell and staring the incomparable Elizabeth Moss (also some dude you barely see but is Luke from Haunting of Hill House). They discuss the intensity of Elizabeth Moss, being a leader in the field of optics and (of course) how distractingly hot James is.
What they are watching (Christin): It Chapter 2
What they are listening to (Chris): Pearl Jam's Gigaton, Bob Dylan's Rough and Rowdy Ways and Fiona Apple's Fetch the Bolt Cutters
2020-07-151h 05Sometimes Dead is BetterCandyman Part 2: History of Cabrini Green and the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoyIn the part 2 episode of their Candyman episode Christin digs into the history of the Cabrini-Green housing projects starting with the Federal Housing Authority's denial of housing loans to African Americans back in the 1940s. Christin goes into how the denial of allowing African Americans to build equity lead to the violent and neglected housing projects of Chicago. Then Christin tells Chris the true murder that inspired Candyman, that of Ruthie Mae McCoy.
Sources:
https://chicagoganghistory.com/housing-project/cabrini-green/
30 min documentary about Cabrini-Green:
https://vimeo.com/8207992
Articles by journalist St...2020-07-0839 minSometimes Dead is BetterCandyman: What's blood for, if not for sheddingChris and Christin have been separated for over three months and are finally back together to talk horror. Are they rusty? Do they forget their segments and drinking games? You bet! But they do delve deep into the 1992 classic Candyman. They talk bees, themes of race and class in the movie and the reality vs urban legend of Candyman.
Tune in to part 2 where Christin goes into the history of federal housing projects and Cabrini-Green. Then she tells the true story of the medicine cabinet murder in a Chicago housing project.
Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Ca...2020-07-011h 16
Sometimes Dead is BetterSometimes Elise is Better: Conspiracy Theories Pt 2In part 2 of Sometimes Elise is Better: Conspiracy Theories, Christin and Elise discuss two more conspiracy theories. Christin talks about how the moon landing was faked conspiracy and Elise talks about flatearthers. They also put together that the dead Paul McCartney must be the one the flatearthers think are controlling the sun and moon! Yeet!
What they are watching: Fox and The Hound (1981), Scrubs, My Name is Earl
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Sometimes Dead is BetterSometimes Elise is Better: Conspiracy TheoriesIn this episode Elise steps in to fill Chris's shoes and steps in as co-host during these strange times. Elise does not watch horror movies or even action movies, so we change up the format a bit. Instead, they discuss two conspiracy theories. Elise discusses the theory that Paul McCartney of The Beatles died in 1966 and was replaced with a look a like. Then Christin talks about the strange going ons at the Denver Airport. Christin also makes her daughter look at a Hieronymus Bosch painting and Elise lets us know what the kids are up to. Stay Healthy...2020-04-0849 min
Sometimes Dead is BetterDr. Sleep Part 2: Angel of Death Donald HarveyIn part 2 of their Dr. Sleep episode, Christin tells Chris the true crime story about Donald Harvey, known as the Angel of Death.
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Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light
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Sometimes Dead is BetterDr. Sleep: This drink will cost an awful lotIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the sequel to The Shining, Dr. Sleep. They discuss Mike Flanagan's thought process on recreating classic scenes from the original 1980 movie, how cool Rose the Hat looks grocery shopping and where they would appear if they could mysteriously appear anywhere (hint: it involves Chris Evans and Patrick Wilson).
Stay tuned next week to hear the true crime Christin ties to Dr. Sleep
What they are watching: High Fidelity on hulu and Moulin Rouge (2001)
What they are drinking: Jack Daniels neat
Movie discussion starts at: 9:302020-03-131h 01
Sometimes Dead is BetterParasite Part 2: Christian Gerhartsreiter aka Clark RockefellerIn the part 2 episode of their Parasite discussion, Christin tells Chris the story of a true parasite, Christian Gerhartsreiter who became infamous as Clark Rockefeller.
Book: Blood Will Out by Walter Kirn
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2009/01/fake_rockefeller200901
2020-03-0432 minSometimes Dead is BetterParasite: It's so metaphoricalIn this episode Chris and Christin again veer from the horror genre (or do they? what genre is Parasite?) to discuss Bong Joon Ho's newest movie that swept the Oscars. They discuss what the landscape/scholar rock represents, how Bong portrays classism and how a peach is the best used weapon ever in a movie. Grab a shot of soju and join us!
Then get a little distracted at the end because the movie was playing as they finished and they just wanted to watch the movie again.
What they have been watching: Wrinkles the Cl...2020-02-261h 06Sometimes Dead is BetterDawn of the Dead Part 2: Vince Li and the murder of Tim McLeanIn this part 2 episode Chris and Christin's brother Casey gather around Christin as she tells them the disturbing true crime story of murder of Tim Mclean on a Greyhound bus. This incident reminds Christin of the movie they talked about last week, Dawn of the Dead (1978). They first discuss escalator accidents, then go on a tangent about Vince Neil and Casey tells his first exposure to cannibalism.
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Join our Facebook group S...2020-02-1223 minSometimes Dead is BetterDawn of the Dead: When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earthIn this episode Chris and Christin welcome a special guest to talk about the second movie in George Romero's classic trilogy, Dawn of the Dead. Christin's older brother Casey stops by to talk about whether this is movie a buddy comedy, how impressive the survivors make their little mall home and how much Christopher Lloyd scared Casey as a kid.
Stay tuned for part 2 next week to hear the true crime Christin chose to go with the movie.
What they are watching: Dracula on Netflix, ER (still), The Outsider, The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
What th...2020-02-051h 02
Sometimes Dead is BetterPsycho part 2: The true crimes of Charles AlbrightIn part two of their Psycho Episode, Christin tells Chris the true crime that reminds her of Psycho and Norman Bates. They already discussed the crimes of Ed Gein, but Christin had no shortage of murders with mommy issues to choose from. She chose the awful true crimes of Charles Albright, the Eyeball Killer.
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2020-01-2931 minSometimes Dead is BetterPsycho: A hobby should pass the time, not fill itIn this episode Chris and Christin finally discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho. They first discuss Star Wars and Christin's embarrassing ranking of the movies, then move on to the hotness of Sam Loomis, the badassery of Marion Crane and the insanity of Norman Bates. They also discuss what the 1960 audience could have possibly been thinking about the twists and turns when the movie premiered and touch on the lgbt subtext of the movie.
Stay tuned next week for the true crime that Christin links to the movie. They already did Ed Gein, so what could the true s...2020-01-221h 10Sometimes Dead is BetterNight of the Living Dead and Felicia Felix-Mentor: Boy, you used to really be scared hereAfter discussing state abbreviations for too long, Chris and Christin discuss the zombie (or ghoul) flick that started it all, George Romero's 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead. They discuss the rules of zombies and how they have evolved over the years, the underlying text of race in the movie and how attractive the couple in the basement are.
Then Christin tells Chris the origins of the word zombie and the story of Felicia Felix-Mentor, a Haitian woman who may have came back from the dead.
What they are watching: Knives Out, ER
W...2020-01-081h 01
Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Babadook and Andrea Yates: All children see monstersIn this episode Chris and Christin dive into the 2014 new classic The Babadook. They discuss how the movie helped Christin cope with her own kids, how evil entities seem to know how to use the telephone and the crowning of the The Babadook as a gay icon. Then Christin tells Chris the heartbreaking true story of Andrea Yates.
CW: murder, child murder, violence against children, violence against animals, filicide, mental illness
What they are watching: The Righteous Gemstones on HBO and The Irishman on Netflix
What they are drinking: Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet S...2019-12-181h 18Sometimes Dead is BetterHalloween (1978) and a true Halloween murder: The evil is gone!'Tis the season for the 1978 classic Halloween! ('Cause it is always in season). People may be putting up their Christmas trees and Menorahs, but Chris and Christin discuss the incompetence of Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers's driving skills and scream queen Jaime Lee Curtis. Grab a pumpkin beer (if you can find one) and join them!
Then Christin tells Chris a terrible true crime murder that happened on Halloween night.
What they have been watching: Castle Rock season 2, The Joker, Billy on the Street
What they are drinking: Cahaba Brewing Oktoberfest red ale2019-12-041h 19
Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Ed Gein: My family’s always been in meatIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They discuss the movie's influence on Ridley Scott's Alien, who's dating who in the group of friends and whether the family was just "standing their ground". Then Christin turns Chris's stomach with the true story of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein.
Movie discussion starts at: 13:58
True crime discussion starts at: 1:19:02
CW: violence, violence against women, murder
What they have been watching: Breaking Bad rewatch, El Camino, The Politician
What they are drinking: Arch Rival Cabernet...2019-11-131h 40
Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Shining and a tale of survival: God I’d give anything for a drinkDarling? Light of my life. In this episode Chris and Christin welcome a very special guest! Fellow Atlanta stand up comic Julie Marateck! Julie has chosen one of her (and Chris and Christin's) favorite movies, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece: The Shining. They discuss what first scared Julie, themes of misogyny and race in the movie and theories of the documentary Room 237.
Then Christin tells Chris and Julie an incredible true story of survival in the Utah snow. Have Lloyd bring you a fresh bourbon and join them!
CW: murder, mental illness, child abuse
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Sometimes Dead is BetterMindhunter Season 2 and so many serial killers: Take a f**king ValiumIn this episode (first time two parter!) Chris and Christin continue to objectify Johnathan Groff and Holt McCallany. They also discuss the 2nd season of Mindhunter! They discuss all the serial killers in this season (so many!) plus the brilliant portrayal Manson, the disappointment in Dr. Wendy Carr's storyline and the podcast Atlanta Monster. Get another glass of white wine from that hot bartender and join them!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterMindhunter Season 1: The only mistake I made was ever doubting myselfIn this episode (part one of two!) Chris and Christin dive into season 1 of the Netflix tv show Mindhunter. This time Christin is just a stone's through from about 10 true crimes. They discuss the sweetness of Johnathon Groff, the ruggedness of Holt McCallany and the fierceness of Anna Torv. They also talk about each sequence killer? No, serial killer. They also discuss what the cat and Dr. Wendy Carr actually means (probably for too long) and how wonderful Robert Downey Jr. is in Zodiac. Grab your white wine and join them!
What they have been watching: Ready o...2019-10-021h 14
Sometimes Dead is BetterAmerican Psycho and Luka Magnotta : I simply am not thereIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 2000 movie American Psycho. They also discuss the controversial Brett Easton Ellis book of the same name published in 1991 (that for some reason Christin decided to read on vacation). They discuss the hilarity of Christian Bale’s wonderful performance as the titular psycho, dinner reservations, Chloe Sevigny and the thought of psychopaths walking among us.
Then Christin terrifies Chris with the true story of the murderer (and real life Patrick Bateman) Luka Magnotta and his victim Jun Lin.
What they have been watching: Midsommar director’s cut, Christine (2016)
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Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Silence of the Lambs and Jerry Brudos: The world’s more interesting with you in itIn this super sized episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1991 Oscar winning movie The Silence of the Lambs. They discuss Chris's childhood memories with the movie, the homophobia and transphobia that surrounds the movie and Jodie Foster's oversized sports coats. How many references will Christin make to the Hannibal TV show? How much Chianti will they drink? Don't wait for the lambs to stop screaming, go ahead and find out!
Then Christin horrifies Chris the true story of one of the serial killers Buffalo Bill is based on: Jerry Brudos.
CW:
violence against w...2019-09-041h 45
Sometimes Dead is BetterOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood and the Manson murders: And away we goIn this episode Chris and Christin welcome Brian back to discuss Quentin Tarantino's 9th (?) film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It is not horror, but it is true crime (?) so it falls into their jurisdiction. They discuss the MTV show Are You the One? (Chris only) how many Kill Bill movies there are (Brian and Christin only) and how to get that night time Rick Dalton life.
Then Christin tells Chris the unfortunate true story of the Manson family and tells him a dark secret about her own house. Drink your margarita out of the blender a...2019-08-211h 32
Sometimes Dead is BetterChildren of the Corn and Jasmine Richardson: MALACHI!In this episode Christin and her sister (super fan of the pod!) Caitlin dive into the 1984 horror classic The Children of the Corn. They discuss what first scared Caitlin, the proper procedure when you hit someone with your car and why corn is so scary. Then Christin tells Caitlin the true crime story of Jasmine Richardson. Join us Outlander!
CW:
child death, murder
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Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Town That Dreaded Sundown and the Texarkana Moonlight Murders: If we do catch him, it’s gonna be a miracleIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1976 cult classic The Town That Dreaded Sundown. They discuss how this movie seems to be part Billy Wilder comedy and part raw 70s horror movie, how it seems to be feeling out the slasher movie formula and try to figure out what in the world life was like in the 1940s. Luckily for Christin it is actually based real events from 1946 and this makes her job pretty easy! So she tells Chris the true Texarkana Moonlight Murders! Spike your punch and join them!
CW:
murder, rape
2019-07-241h 15
Sometimes Dead is BetterMidsommar: We need to just try to acclimateIn this episode Chris and Christin leave the theater and come right home to discuss Ari Aster's new nightmare, Midsommar! Do you have lots of unanswered questions about Aster's new ambitious sophomore movie? Well, we can't help you, but we do have lots of thoughts and even more questions! Is this a break up movie? How should you properly jump off a cliff? Where was Toni Collette? Christin doesn't have a true crime, but still manages to remember some true scary things that are just bouncing around her mind. Grab some mushroom tea and join us!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterCrimson Peak and the Lonely Hearts Killers: The horrors are for loveIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the underrated 2015 Guillermo Del Toro ghost story, Crimson Peak. They discuss the severe mood of Jessica Chastain's outfits, try to figure out how to say Mia Wasikowaska's last name and (of course) Chris describes his color scheme theory of the movie. So pour a bloody Mary and Beware Crimson Peak! Then Christin tells Chris the true crime story of Martha Jule Beck and Raymond Fernandez, The Lonely Hearts Killers.
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Sometimes Dead is BetterAlien and real parasites: You have my sympathiesIn this episode Chris and Christin are once again invaded by Brian. They all discuss (one of Chris's all time favorites) the 1979 classic Alien. Is it horror? Is it sci-fi? Is it...boring? (Christin only) They discuss the hotness of Tom Skeritt and where Sigourney Weaver got those tiny underwear. They also talk about the designs of HR Giger and how the movie Alien has become central to movie discussion and pop culture. Then we have another special guest! Elise comes on to once again show us that nature is more disturbing then any movie and talks about real...2019-06-191h 17
Sometimes Dead is BetterScream and the Gainesville Ripper: Oh, you wanna play psycho killer?In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1996 game changer Scream. First we get Chris's take on the series finale of Game of Thrones and his reaction to Brian taking his place last episode. Then they dive into the beauty of the 90s and ask important questions such as: What is Neve Campbell's acting style? How is Skeet Ulrich so greasy? How is David Arquette so adorable?
Then Christin tells Chris the most horrifying true crime story yet. She tells him the true crimes Kevin Williamson based his screenplay on: The Gainesville Ripper. (Listener discretion advised)
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Sometimes Dead is BetterGame of Thrones and real history: You are my queen. Now and AlwaysChristin is joined by a special guest...Brian is back! They decide they need to discuss the cultural juggernaut Game of Thrones. Is Game of Thrones horror? I don't know, do you think zombies, torture and child murder are horror?? They discuss the series finale (and fix it!) and the series overall. Spoilers galore. Then Christin tells Brian true violent historical events that George RR Martin based his stories on. She also struggles with roman numerals. Pull up a chair up by the fire and get a glass of giant's milk and tune in!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterBonus Episode! Sometimes Christin’s Dad is BetterChris and Christin welcome a special guest. Christin's dad! John Neal loves Stephen King, movies and true crime, so he fits right in! He has retired from college football so he stops by to give his take on the original Pet Sematary movie (that he had never seen, but watched because he is SDIB's #1 fan) and the 2019 Pet Sematary movie. Then they also touch on movies from Night of the Living Dead to Psycho to Duel to The Exorcist! John talks about all his (sometimes illegal) fun at the California drive in movies. It's a fun time!
2019-05-0835 min
Sometimes Dead is BetterPet Sematary 2019 and the story of Dorothy Thompson: Are you happy mommy?Hug your daughter, it's Pet Sematary 2019! Join Christin and Chris as they discuss the remake of the Stephen King classic (and their namesake!). Is sometimes dead STILL better? Is Jason Clarke a worthy Dale Midkiff? How much does Chris miss Denise Crosby and Missy? Listen and find out! Plus, scorching hot takes on Game of Thrones, The Handmaid's Tale and Jurassic World (?). Finally, Christin astounds Chris with yet another pet cemetery-related true crime. Enjoy!
Movie discussion starts at 20:02, spoilers galore
True crime starts at 58:35
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Sometimes Dead is BetterIt Follows and the Baton Rouge serial killer: It’s very slow, but it’s not dumbCrack open a cold soda (don’t forget the straw!) and let’s discuss David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows! Christin & Chris tackle the ethics of “It Following” a past hookup, discuss entity-killing tactics, and make their cases for Greg v. Hugh (vs. Paul, whatever). Also, who will win the Iron Throne? Then Christin brings things down with info on violence against women and tells the story of the Baton Rouge serial killer.
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Sometimes Dead is BetterJordan Peele’s Us: We’re AmericansIn this episode Chris and Christin discuss the new Jordan Peele horror flick Us. They offer their early reactions after just seeing it! Chris has yet to devise any outlandish theories (don't worry he will). And Christin hasn't thought of a true crime (don't worry she will). How many Lost references will Christin make? How many Simpsons references will Chris make? Tether in to find out.
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Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Vanishing (Spoorloos) and Ted Bundy: I’m the man you are looking forIn this episode Chris and Christin get fancy with their first foreign movie, the 1988 Kiefer-less masterpiece, The Vanishing or Spoorloos. But first, they angrily discuss the Ted Bundy Netflix documentary, inviting questions on Mr. Bundy’s legal skills and whether or not Christin’s mom crossed Bundy’s path (probably not). Then they get into the movie and discuss golden eggs, 80's European fashion and the Faustian bargain ending. Will Chris and Christin also fall victim to foilé a deux? Tune in!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Descent: This is not cave diving...This time, Chris and Christin are joined by a very special guest, stand-up comic (and Harbinger of Joy) Jenn Snyder! The trio discuss Jenn’s favorite horror flick, The Descent, and furiosuly argue over such questions as “Did these girls have brunch?”; “Who is the hottest of the spelunkers?” (Jenn only); and “Is The Descent a metaphor for, like, the subconscious and stuff??” Also, Christin tries tells a true Appalachian crime story but is attacked by a damn cave monster!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterHereditary and Joseph Mitchell: Cluck!Hail Paimon! After much teasing, Christin and Chris finally discuss Hereditary, the scariest movie of 2018! Probing questions include 1) What is the plot of Hereditary? 2) What are primary colors? (Chris only) and 3) Gabriel Byrne? Your hosts then award all 2019 Academy Awards to Toni Collette. Finally, Christin terrifies Chris with a true story of sleepwalking gone wrong in the trial against Joseph Mitchell from 2010.
It may go without saying, but listeners be warned, this is a disturbing movie and Christin brings up some disturbing true cases that the movie made her think of.
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Sometimes Dead is BetterBonus Episode! Sometimes Elise is BetterJoin Chris and Christin as they interview Christin's children and try to keep the show from going off the rails. They talk to Christin's daughter Elise about why she hates scary movies, why The Beatles's Help! is the scariest movie she claims to have seen and Chris grills Elise on her love of Michael Jackson. Then, Elise tries to scare Chris and Christin with the scariest animals in nature.
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2019-02-0127 min
Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Lost Boys and the Vampire Clan: Great, the bloodsucking Brady Bunch!
Christin, Chris, and very special guest Brian chat about their childhood favorite The Lost Boys! The trio discuss the one-and-only (um) Two Coreys, the Jim Morrison of it all, boardwalk fashion and the respective hotness of Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patrick, and Dianne Wiest. Then, Christin shares a 100% true vampire story! “Death by stereo!”
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Sometimes Dead is BetterTwin Peaks pilot and Hazel Drew: She’s dead, wrapped in plasticSometimes Twin Peaks is better! In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the triggering film Eighth Grade and Mary Poppins as a feminist icon. Then they dive into the pilot of Twin Peaks and Christin tries to keep Chris contained to just talking about the pilot. They discuss Bobby vs James, timeless style, the mystery of the town’s population and the joy of Agent Cooper. Plus Christin tells Chris the true story of Hazel Drew that inspired co-creator Mark Frost! Huzzah, Twin Peaks!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterBram Stoker’s Dracula and the Vampire of Hanover: Take me away from all this deathWe have crossed oceans of time to record this podcast. Chris and Christin discuss the definitive 90s love story (right?), starring Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves in their seminal Oscar winning performances (per Christin). Plus, Christin tell the chilling true crime story of the Vampire of Hanover! It's Dracula y'all!
Spoilers for Castle Rock and Haunting of Hill House from 2:30 to 10:47!
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2019-01-161h 36
Sometimes Dead is BetterHousebound: Why would anyone donate to a bed and breakfast, Graeme?In this episode Christin has a guest co-host, her husband Brian! Brian does not like horror or true crime, but Christin is on a mission to convert him. She chose a movie she thinks he will like and maybe begin the slow fall into loving horror. They talk about how they differ on their feelings of horror, Brian's scary sleep overs as a kid, rolling the dice and anxiety. Then they get into the 2014 movie from New Zealand, Housebound. Also, Christin tells Brian 3 spooky true stories about people living in walls (as if he needs more anxiety.) Join us!2019-01-091h 19
Sometimes Dead is BetterThe X-Files-Home and Brother’s Keeper: Mulder, she already is homeOn this minisode Chris and Christin discuss their shared love of The X-Files and the origins of it. They then dive into one of the most infamous horror X-Files episodes, Home. They delve into questions about whether or not it was actually banned, locking your doors, and elbow room. They also discuss why some of the best X-Files jokes are in such a horrific episode, why this was probably the easiest case to solve for Mulder and Scully and so much more! Then Christin tells Chris about some of the true stories that inspired the writers of Home. Mainly t...2019-01-0155 min
Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Invitation and the Tony Alamo Cult: This is All Making Me Feel a Little UncomfortableEverything is fine, come on in and listen to Chris and Christin discuss the 2015 movie The Invitation. First, we talk about Chris's first screening of Terms of Endearment and all those ghosts in The Haunting of Hill House. Then we get into The Invitation and decide what we would do in the same strange situations the dinner guests end up in. (Hint: Leave when the Zodiac Killer shows up!) They discuss manic pixie dream girls, a possible new horror movie troupe and the power of grief. Then Christin shares the crazy story of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries cult...2018-12-191h 35
Sometimes Dead is BetterPet Sematary Roundup MinisodeFirst Sometimes Dead is Better minisode! Chris and Christin do a Pet Sematary round up. We discuss what Pet Sematary director Mary Lambert is up to (liking our tweets!), Christin schools Chris about what he got wrong about the book Pet Sematary (because she has read half of it), Chris slowly realizes how much he likes Pet Sematary 2 and we discuss the trailer for the 2019 Pet Sematary and Leo the cat who plays Church!
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Sometimes Dead is BetterArachnophobia and the Rattlesnake Murder: They Kill, Mr. ManleyThis episode earns 5 Arachnophobes! Christin and Chris discuss Dr. Jeff Daniels, spider vengeance (the coldest kind), clown gods, “physicals” and first memories. Plus, Christin terrifies Chris with a crazy true attempted spider turned rattlesnake murder from the 1930s. “Take me there!”
What they are drinking: 2016 Chateau St Michelle Cabernet
What they are watching: Castle Rock, Lost, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ozarks, Bohemian Rhapsody
Movie discussion starts at 10:12
True crime starts at 1:02:45
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Sometimes Dead is BetterThe Witch and the Hinkerkaifeck murders: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?Are(st) thou back for more? Christin and Chris discuss Robert Egger's 2015 horror flick The Witch. Topics covered include puritan fashion, crop failure, Lysa Arryn typecasting, living deliciously, and so many witches! Chris accuses everyone of being a witch and Christin misses a key piece of the ending! Plus, Christin upsets Chris with the true story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.
Movie discussion starts at 6:45
True Crime discussion starts at 1:05:45
CW:
Child death, murder
What they are drinking: Shiner Bock
What they have been watching: Let Me In, Twin...2018-11-221h 20
Sometimes Dead is BetterPet Sematary and Blanche Monnier: Don’t Shilly Shally Louis!Christin and Chris discuss the politics of drug store VHS rentals, Indian Burial Grounds (IBGs), Denise Crosby's fierce blonde bob, and cute dead kids. Chris shares his feminist theory about the Zelda subplot and Christin recommends reading the short story The Yellow Wallpaper. Also, Christin tells the sad (and true!) story of Blanche Monnier.
Movie discussion starts at 14:40
True crime discussion starts at 1:20:40
What they are drinking: 2015 King (get it?) Malbec
CW:
Child death, animal death, murder, abuse
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Sometimes Dead is BetterEpisode 0: Teaser trailerTeaser trailer for Chris and Christin's new podcast, (Sometimes) Dead is Better. A deep dive into horror movies with a true crime twist and some laughs. Intro and clips to introduce the podcast that will officially launch with two full episodes on Thanksgiving Day!
2018-11-0806 min