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ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBut Her Sheets! - Def by Temptation (1990)The horrors persist but so do we! Life is lifin' which has led to our most drawn-out season yet but not to worry, Critters. We're still here, we're not going anywhere and we've got Ep. 106 for you, hot off the presses! Listen as we take it back to 1990's Def by Temptation for an episode that captivates with conversations about filmmaking on a budget, Melle's beef with lack of quality sheets, how Temptation's victims were all character studies, Black masculinity + power-plays, and some fish named Steve. We've missed y'all and hope you enjoy the episode! Dig in!2025-04-102h 07
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastWasted Time - Don't Let Go (2019)In episode 105, Lauren and Jared jump through the many timeline paradoxes of Don't Let Go. The supernatural mystery loses its punch and the emotional drama dosen't quite hit home as we stumble behind Detective Jack Radcliff (played by David Oyelowo) on his journey to save his nieces life. We break down the film's time-warping premise, the emotional stakes, and how the world building fails to deliver. Is it a crime thriller? A ghost story? A time travel tale? Or none of those things? Join us as we try to unpack the time travel, grief, and second chances of ...2025-02-271h 30
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastStaking Claim - Black as Night (2021)In episode 104, we dive into the 2021 horror film Black as Night. This not-so-unique blend of supernatural horror and social commentary takes us deep into the heart of New Orleans, where a young girl must confront a terrifying vampire threat that lurks in the shadows.We’ll discuss the film’s themes of colorism, gentrification, and the coming-of-age throughline that has a hard time hitting the mark. Grab your garlic and stake, and tune in for a deep dive into a film that will leave you questioning what’s lurking in the dark.Timesta...2025-02-131h 46
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastUndelivered - The Deliverance (2024)Happy New Year, Critters! Wishing you a spooky start to 2025. In episode 103, Lauren and Jared wrap up 2024 and talk birthday shenanigans and Christmas games before diving into one of the most talked about horror movies of last year, The Deliverance. If you couldn't tell by the title of this episode, we were whelmed. There is something important missing from this film and this episode explores what exactly that thing is. Gems from E103The Play That Goes Wrong (play) (2012)Super Mario Party Jamboree (video game) (2024)Nosferatu (2024)Crimson Peak (2015)Nosferatu (1922)Citizen K...2025-01-021h 46
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastCeCe, Constricted - Venom (2005)In episode 102, Lauren and Jared get in their early aughts bag and discuss Jim Gillespie’s lesser-known film Venom. We don't have a newsletter anymore but...! You can find us on Instagram @ScaryCritPodTimestamps12:35 - Negronomicon32:55 - Crit1:37:57 - Final CurlsGems from E102Oddity (2024)Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)Hoarders (reality show) (2009)South Park (animated series) (1997)Ed, Edd n’ Eddy (animated series) (1999)Dexter’s Laboratory (animated series) (1995)The Powerpuff Girls (animated series) (1998)Courage the Cowardly Dog (animated series) (1999)28 Years Later (2025)Killing Eve (te...2024-12-191h 43
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastStiff Company - Oddity (2024)In episode 101, Lauren and Jared discuss their most recommended film of 2024, Oddity. We don't have a newsletter anymore but...! You can find us on Instagram @ScaryCritPodTimestamps6:18 - Negronomicon22:14 - Crit38:26 - Pause here if you haven’t watched!1:30:48 - Final CurlsGems from E101Heretic (2024)Candyman (1992)Final Destination (2000)Creepshow (1982)Night of the Living Dead (remake) (1990)Scary Movie (film series) (2000)In Living Color (1990)Vampires Suck (2010)Scary Movie 2 (2001)Scary Movie 3 (2003)Scary Movie 4 (2006)Airplane! (1980)Scary Movie 5 (2013)The Boondocks (animated television series) (2005)A Haunted House (2013)The...2024-12-051h 38
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastFear Point - Night of the Living Dead (1968)We’ve reached a milestone, and what better way to celebrate our 100th episode than with a deep dive into a true classic of horror? Join Lauren and Jared as we explore the chilling legacy of Night of the Living Dead (1968).This iconic film not only redefined the zombie genre but also pushed the boundaries of social commentary in horror. We’ll dissect its unforgettable characters, groundbreaking visuals, and the cultural impact that continues to resonate today.Plus, we’ll call the Negronomicon off the shelf to share our must see horror movies for 2024. So grab y...2024-10-311h 45
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastI Am Him - American Psycho (2000) ft. ElJa BowensNINE-NINEWe've got one question... Do you like Phil Collins? Get ready for a deep dive into the dark and stylish world of American Psycho (2000) as we dissect the enigmatic Patrick Bateman. Join Lauren, Jared, and returning guest El'Ja Bowens for a thrilling discussion on this psychological thriller, exploring the film's satirical edge, haunting visuals, and Christian Bale's unforgettable performance.We'll unravel the layers of Bateman's psyche, discussing the blurred lines between reality and delusion, the cultural and intersectional commentary, and the film's enduring impact on pop culture.Sign Up f...2023-11-282h 23
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHalloween: Nonsensical - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)Is is really Spooky Season if we're not talking about a Halloween movie?Get ready for a side-splitting episode as we delve into the sequel that is 'Halloween: Resurrection' (2002). Join Lauren and Jared for a deep dive into this ironically iconic installment where Michael Myers returns once again to murder and mame LIVE on the internet. We'll explore the portrayal of Blackness, the misuse of the Black characters in the film, and the impact this film had on the 'Halloween' franchise. From the strange pacing to the classic jump scares, we break down the elements t...2023-10-262h 08
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSandbox - The Cell (2000)We are playing hella mindgames in this episode of ScaryCrit, where we get lost in the trappings of the 2000s trippy thriller The Cell. This has been an episode long in the making and it makes quite a step in our #Roadto100! Bolstered by Melle's delicious passion for this underrated gem, we explore Jennifer and Vince's uncharacteristic roles, the movie essentially being two different stories, the illustration of fantasy and darkness through the mind and the mind itself being the perfect sandbox for The Cell to play with all it's weirdness in. Note: If y'all have not...2023-09-281h 47
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast'Till Tomorrow - Near Dark (1987)When we tell you Lauren has been dying to talk about Near Dark (1987) since season 1! Kathryn Bigelow's genre bending cult classic holds a special place in our hearts and if you haven't seen this vampire-cowboy-romance then strap in for the ride of your night. For this crit, we discuss the true meanings of relationships, loneliness, and the canonical depictions of vampires and how this film flips what we expect to see in a film like this. Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @ScaryCritPod2023-07-061h 53
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastDevils On My Shoulder - Wendell and Wild (2022)Ever make a deal with the devil? In the Crit this week on ScaryCrit, Lauren and Jared discuss sour deals and alt-Black Girl Magic with Henry Selick's Netflix phenom Wendell and Wild (2022). Rate and review ScaryCrit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @ScaryCritPodInstagram @ScaryCritPodTimestamps16:11 - Negronomicon41:45 - Crit01:48:38 - Final CurlsGems from E85Shazam: Fury of the Go...2023-03-232h 16
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Denial Dinner - The Invitation (2015)So, let's say your ex disappears for 2 years, pops back up with a new man, and invites you to a get-together out of the blue to "reconnect?" Well, that's just what happens to our buddy Will in 2015's indie thriller The Invitation, which we use as the crux for our trope this week: cults. Listen as we explore what cults are and why they have a draw, Will's trauma as a catalyst, the concept of the film's unnerving dinner party and The Invitation's theme of sacrifice and denial. As a bonus, we also recorded this during the airing of...2023-03-171h 27
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastEscape! - The Boy Behind the Door (2020)Scooby Doo and the gang been taught us, y'all: the monsters are (almost) always human. That's our trope this week on ScaryCrit, with Lauren and Jared taking a look at one of the most harrowing horror/suspense films in recent memory, The Boy Behind the Door (2020). A vicious juxtaposition of violence against innocence, this Crit explores the intersectionality that instigates Bobby and Kevin's precarious situation as they try to get out of it, the film's genius, subversive handling of audience expectation and how absolutely dark this trope can be. Trigger warning: like the film it covers, t...2023-03-092h 12
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastMother Pipes - Ghostwatch (1992)Lemme tell y'all about the original ghoul, the first found footage horror, the one who was causing paranormal activity over a decade before Micah set up that camera. Our trope this week is found footage and we're taking a trip across the pond to discuss the poltergeist Mr. Pipes and his supernaturally effective 15 minutes of fame in 1992's Ghostwatch. From the scares, filming technique, highly entertaining and effective format, greenlighting process and 31 year legacy, we have a lot of fun to discuss in today's episode. Rate and review ScaryCrit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 2023-03-021h 41
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSam's Solo - The Night Eats the World (2018)Our trope this week is one of the undead... Zombies! While we're so used to all the death, destruction, and chaos that this trope brings, we're actually talking about a more stripped down approach to the subject by taking a look at the 2018 French horror film The Night Eats the World. What happens when you give a misanthrope a whole apartment building to survive in solo during the zombie apocalypse? We try and answer this question by sitting down with the character of Sam, his loneliness, this film's unique characterization of zombies, what the zombie trope has to say...2023-02-231h 55
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHoodon't - The Skeleton Key (2005)"So you wanted a twist, aye?" Well, you're gettin' one because our trope for this week is twist endings! Forget a locksmith--we've got The Skeleton Key (2005) to Crit this week. We unlock thoughts and feelings about twist endings, the perception and motives of the film's "antagonists," situational awareness across the characters and their cultures, and why this film personally gives Lauren the ick. Rate and review ScaryCrit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @ScaryCritPod2023-02-161h 55
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastGiving You LIFE! - Re-Animator (1985)Everybody remembers their first mad scientist, right? Maybe Herbert West was yours back in '85! On today's episode, after we dust off the Negronomicon (14:34) we're covering the aforementioned "Mad Scientist" trope in all its white-lab-coat-glory via Re-Animator (1985). Get ready for a humorously experimental discussion (37:11) of science, morality, this film's influence, one-liners, and Mace the security guard. Want to support your favorite podcast? Leave us a five-star review!Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @ScaryCritPodIns...2023-02-021h 32
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBleghhhh! - Videodrome (1983)Strap in, Critters! Hearkening back to our humble beginnings of super-long episodes, we've got a lot to get through this week!After flipping through a stacked Negronomicon featuring our reviews of Velma (2023) and the premiere episode of The Last of Us (2023), your favorite horror pod hosts dust off our VCRs and press play on a true crit of David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1983). The trope for this weeks episode: body horror. Get ready for some analysis, reactions and a classic media studies analysis, because you can't say Videodrome without McLuhan.We dropped lot of gems this week--too ma...2023-01-262h 28
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Cruel Kids - Village of the Damned (1995)An invasion? A mystery... kind of? Freaky children?! John Carpenter's remake of Village of the Damned holds a 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, but it holds a special place in Lauren's heart. This week, we examine the story of the children of Midwich. The gimmicks, the cast, and the plot in between. Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @ScaryCritPodInstagram @ScaryCritPodTimestamps03:48 - Negronomicon24:38 - Crit01:26:33 - Final CurlsGems from E...2023-01-191h 34
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastRaw Deal - The Evil Dead (1981)Oh how we've missed you, Podcast People! What Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and all the things in between. For our S8 premiere we finally finally crit the one, the only, The Evil Dead. You don’t just watch The Evil Dead, you experience it. So much has been said about this cult phenomenon, so check out our thoughts on Sam Raimi's beloved classic!Rate and review ScaryCrit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @Scary...2023-01-121h 38
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastScream Queens - Scream (1996) ft. The Carpenter QueensFor our 75th, you know we had to do something special. And you've all probably been wondering why we haven't tackled a certain horror classic. Well, wonder no more! In our super-sized season 7 finale, we finally hopped on the slay-train to Woodsboro and caught up with everyone's favorite and fabulous video clerks, The Carpenter Queens to discuss the one and only, tried and true, sharp-tongued and slasher-rific Scream (1996)! The iconography of the Ghostface mask, Kevin Williamson's pen game, Sidney Prescott being one of the best Final Girls in the game, word of mouth before social m...2022-10-132h 12
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastRevamp - Blade (1998)It's not spooky season if we don't talk about one of its most iconic creatures, the vampire! Or, in this case, the Daywalker! That's right, put on your finest black leather trench and get ready to slice and dice your way through our crit about 1998's Blade. From its blaxploitation vibes and Wesley's iconic portrayal of the Marvel comic character to how the film was able to demystify its own lore, we have more here than you can shake a stake at. So get ready for the real world and pull that trigger (by pressing play)!2022-10-061h 55
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSpaulding's Capstone - House of 1000 CorpsesIn E73, we venture through the gory, insane funhouse that is Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses (2003). Join Lauren, Jared, and Intern Andrew as we chat about the pure unconventionality of the editing and narrative style in this film, Sid Haig's beloved performance as Captain Spaulding, and why (or, in a certain somebody's case, why not) this film is a foundational horror film. Sign Up for our Newsletter Find Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.com Twitter @ScaryCritPod Instagram @ScaryCritPod Remember to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts a...2022-09-291h 22
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastParanormal Pavlov - Paranormal Activity (2007)According to Lauren, it's officially spooky season! What better way to ring in the Halloween Spirit than by covering one of the creepiest found footage films in the genre, Paranormal Activity (2007)? Aside from taking a peek at what made this film so noteworthy and effective, we also wonder about Micah and Katie's economic situational awareness, their frightfully toxic relationship dynamic, how writer and director Oren Peli "trained" us to jump when scared, and of course the film's genius marketing. So yeah, what does happen when you sleep? But better question is what happens to when you listen to...2022-09-152h 02
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBackwoods Top 40 - Wrong Turn (2003)It's your typical group-of-young-adults-get-stranded/stuck-in-a-remote-location-and-then-get-hunted-down-by-the-savage-cannibalistic-locals picture but you know what? That's what makes it work! Have a seat with Lauren and Jared as they discuss 2003's backwoods horror romp Wrong Turn. Our hosts get into why they each consider it foundational in their horror upbringings and why the film following a tried and true formula makes it such a palatable piece in the genre.Rate and review ScaryCrit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Sign Up for our Newsletter Find Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.com Twitter @ScaryCritPod In...2022-09-081h 06
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSurviving Wonderland - Resident Evil (2002) A digital Red Queen, glimpse of white rabbits, what could be seen as zombified "cards," and an amnesia-afflicted girl named Alice... Who knew Resident Evil (2002) could be seen as the action-horror remix of a beloved fairytale? We discuss this and more in our 70th(!) episode, like what sets Resident Evil apart from other video-game adaptations, the icon that is Michelle Rodriguez, understanding the complexities of the story as an adult and what one Karl Marx might think of Alice's adventure down in the Hive if he gave the movie a watch.Sign Up for o...2022-09-011h 29
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastFurthermore - Insidious (2010)Join us as we journey into The Further to discuss one of the most effective PG-13 horror films in modern memory: Insidious (2010). One-word title mastery, first reactions to the film, the dissonant score, and how scary we still find this movie are just a few things Lauren and Jared get into this week.Timestamps9:42 - Negronomicon43:56 - Crit1:37:32 - Final CurlsFind Us OnlineWebsite: www.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastCredits2022-08-251h 43
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastDeath Rattle and Roll - The Grudge (2004)Jared and Lauren take on the curse of Kayako in 2004's The Grudge. They discuss what made it so scary, the effectiveness of the non-linear storytelling, PG-13 vs. the unrated version, the complexity of the story, and how it personally changed what horror could look like for us.Timestamps3:00 - Audience Question26:42 - Negronomicon42:00 - Crit1:34:44 - Final CurlsFind Us Online Website: www.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastRemember to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spo...2022-08-181h 36
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastStranger Danger -The Strangers (2008)Listen as Lauren and Jared break into 2008's creepy The Strangers and discuss director's Bryan Bertino's inspirations, the terror of the absence of a motive, the fact that no one is locking their doors again (a cardinal horror sin of Jared's), and what makes the three masked assailants so memorable 14 years later. Timestamps5:39 - Negronomicon 27:22- Crit1:12:42 - Final curlsFind Us Online Website: www.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastRemember to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Sp...2022-08-111h 18
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastRing It Back - The Ring (2002)There's a podcast. After you listen to it, they say you get a call. And the person on the other end says that you're gonna have another episode to listen to in seven days, raaaargh! ....Okay, so maybe not as ominous as our subject of today's Crit but we tried. Get comfortable as we rewind 2002's unsettling but very vibe-y The Ring (2003), America's gateway to J-horror remakes and a film that made us all paranoid about blank tapes and TVs. From Gore Verbinski's masterful and immersive direction, Craig Wood's effective editing, Noah as a baby daddy and t...2022-08-041h 35
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastShackled - Saw (2004)It's time for a buzzworthy good time as we get into a movie that changed and really cut into the horror genre: James Wan and Leigh Whannel's Saw (2004)! Character analyses, Jigsaw's motives, Danny Glover being typecast, the legacy of the Saw franchise and how well Saw would've worked if it was a standalone film rather than a series—these are just some of the "rules" discussed in this game of an episode, as well as a hello from one of our interns! Happy listening, Critters!Timestamps3:34 - Negronomicon25.20 - Crit1:31:19 - Final Cu...2022-07-281h 42
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastCollusion n' Consequences - Final Destination 2 (2003)Taking it back to 2003, Jared and Melle buckle up for the wild ride that is Final Destination 2 and debate on how well it holds up nearly 20 years later. Everyone is scared, everyone is panicking, and everyone is asking how Officer Burke could afford that apartment…Timestamps5:35 - Negronomicon16:40 - Crit1:12:43 - Final CurlsFind Us Online Website: www.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastRemember to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Cr...2022-07-211h 15
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBringing Down the Ghost House - Thir13en Ghosts (2001)Welcome to another season of Scary Crit, folks! We missed y'all and hope the feeling's mutual. For S7, we've decided to take on the classics, but with a little twist. These are the horror classics that made us. Those films that imprinted on us with scares that will last a lifetime, if only in memory. First up is a 90s baby childhood classic, Thir13en Ghosts (2001). Come along with us as we throw stones in a glass house and talk about the film's technical aspects, framing, character depth and exactly what kind scary the movie i...2022-07-141h 42
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts125. Let’s Taco ‘Bout Blood and Black Lace featuring Lauren La MelleSend us a textIT’S BLOODY GIAL-LY!!!This month, I take a detour into a miniseries on the Giallo genre. You see, for some reason, this genre never really quite stuck with me and I want to change that. I am doing five episodes with people who love Giallo, talking about some of their favorite entries in the genre. On this, the debut of the miniseries, I am joined by Lauren La Melle, a Bronx-based filmmaker with her Masters degree in Horror. The co-host of the Scary Crit Podcast joins me to talk about th...2022-07-021h 40
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastKill It Before It Lays Eggs! - Aberration (1997)Well, wouldn't you know it? Another season finale! Season six has been quite sickening if we don't say so ourselves but it wouldn't have been such a success without our wonderful guest stars–give it up for AJ and Jonne from D180 Podcast (A Dry Squeeze), Eric Thompson (Downward), Sasha Banks (Buggin') and Brandon Evans (Picky Eater)!!! We had so much fun and can't wait to add to our list of guest Critters in future episodes. For our season 6 finale, we basically do an episode of Everything Wrong With for a film from way back in...2022-05-191h 10
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSurvival, Interrupted - Sweetheart (2019)Please note: We've all seen Dr. Strange by now, right? If you haven't, skip ahead (11:09) to avoid spoilers! Get shipwrecked with us as we find ourselves on a verdant, lonely island where the unknown lurks around at night with a hunger for flesh... That's right, y'all! We're bringing back a gem we we briefly mentioned in the past, J.D. Dillard's underrated Sweetheart (2019). From being a perfect entry in our Creature Feature season to the nuances and handling of Black women hysteria and survival, we've got a crazy coconut of a discussion here. Enjoy!2022-05-121h 26
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastApex Anger - Predator 2 (1990)I mean, we did Alien (1979). We couldn't not do a Predator film next. ...Though Lauren is a bit adamant we chose the wrong one. Join us as we crack open the Negronomicon (2:50) before jumping in the hot and sticky urban jungle that is near-future 1997 LA in the sci-fi action horror romp, Predator 2 (1990). We gathered some healthy game to dissect (17:40) with this one, like Mike Harrigan and his anger, the Predator being coded as Black and the overkill of this film, from its production design to all the stereotypes. Hope y'all brought your A-game for this one!T...2022-05-051h 07
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSize Matters - Alien (1979)Diving right into the Crit this week sans Negronomicon, Lauren and Jared join the crew on the Nostromo to discuss (13:20) the sci-fi horror classic Alien (1979). From Ridley Scott's direction of a veteran and newcomer (hi, Sigourney!) mixed cast, the intersectionality of Parker and Lambert, and Bolaji Badejo's deft use of height, there's a lot here to whet your Xenomorphic appetite. Timestamps13:20 - Crit1:26:30 - Final CurlsFind Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com...2022-04-281h 27
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastPicky Eater - Jeepers Creepers (2001) ft. Brandon EvansWhat's eating you? Brandon Evans joins Lauren and Jared on the podcast as the last Guest Critter of S6! We crack open the Negronomicon to talk Kingdom Hearts x Cochella and Fantastic Beasts before jumping into the crit to look at a film that's haunted our nightmares, Jeepers Creepers (2001). Timestamps5:50 - Theme song12:44 - Negronomicon34:20 - Crit 1:26:14 - Final CurlsFind Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcast ...2022-04-211h 35
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBuggin' - Mimic (1997) ft. Sasha BanksIt's weird science. Sasha Banks joins Lauren and Jared on the pod this week to talk about a late 90's gem, Mimic. There was a lot of drama behind the scenes of del Toro's commissioned film. Even though he was Bill Gunn-ed in the end, there is still a lot to look at in Mimic. We discuss classicism, access, and how we determine value in this week's crit. Have you signed up for our newsletter? Check our most recent newsletter here and sign up to stay in the loop! Timestamps:13:40...2022-04-141h 35
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastMist Connections - The Mist (2007)Fear changes everything. Lauren and Jared are solo on the crit this week! What happens when the world is ending and a group of people are trapped together? We discuss that and more in our crit of another early aughts classic, The Mist (2007). Timestamps: 3:08 - Negronomicon35:47 - Crit: The Mist (2007)1:40:14 - Final curlsFind Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcast Credits- Host and Producer: Lauren La Melle - instagram.com/la...2022-04-071h 43
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastDownward - The Descent (2005) ft. Eric ThompsonWhy go to therapy when you can go to North Carolina? Lauren and Jared are joined by Lauren's long time friend LB to crit one of the best horror films from the early aughts, The Descent. Find Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcast And Find our Wonderful Guest Critter! Eric LB Thompson - instagram.com/lyricallyblessed7Credits- Host and Producer: Lauren La Melle - instagram.com/laurenlamelle | twitter.com/laurenlamelle | Website: www.laure...2022-03-311h 30
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastA Dry Squeeze - Anaconda (1997) ft. Destination 180 PodcastMy anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hun! We told y'all our guest list this season was STACKED and we are so honored to have our pals at Destination 180 podcast in the crit this week! Lauren, Jared, Jonne, and AJ put rappers in horror films before calling the Negronomicon off the shelf (16:37) to give spoiler-free first impressions on A24's X and Regina Hall's Master. Y'all know we did it for the Nicki puns, and for the love of JLo and Ice Cube, we get into 1997's Anaconda (34:00). And Find o...2022-03-241h 30
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHigh Price - Leprechaun: Back 2 Tha Hood (2003)What's up, podcast people! We're back with S6 with a film befitting St. Patricks Day, Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood.Lauren and Jared crack open the Negronomicon (04:65) to talk about the films they are looking forward to before springing (because according to Lauren it is SPRING) into the crit of the Leprechaun's return to tha hood. We talk kill scenes, way too much oregano, alternative storylines, and what happens when Black characters are written from a white POV. Find Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Ins...2022-03-171h 46
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastPillage and Stung Her - Candyman (1992)What a film to wrap up Black History Month! In the last episode of S5, Lauren and Jared open the Negronomicon (04:19) to talk Stranger Things news and Melle's foray into Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West, before diving into a folk horror classic: the original Candyman (1992). Your hosts discuss Helen's rabid curiosity, the difference between Bernadette and Helen's approach to research, what Helen's thesis could have been, and the implications of a Black boogeyman. --- A note from your fav hosts!--Hey Critters! This episode wraps up our 5th season. We'll be...2022-02-281h 46
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Festering - Beloved (1998)This week is a tough one y'all. This Black history month, Jared and Lauren decided to crit (25:44) one of the only, if not THE ONLY, Black films with an acclaimed literary reference, Beloved (1998). Find Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastCredits- Host and Producer: Lauren La MelleInstagram: @laurenlamelle | Twitter: @laurenlamelle | Website: www.laurenlamelle.com- Host and Editor: Jared HudsonInstagram: @blossomsandbooks93 | Twitter: @jareddhudsonGems from E5...2022-02-281h 28
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastPillage & Stung Her - Candyman (1992)What a film to wrap up Black History Month!
In the last episode of S5, Lauren and Jared open the Negronomicon (04:19) to talk Stranger Things news and Melle's foray into Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West, before diving into a folk horror classic: the original Candyman (1992). Your hosts discuss Helen's rabid curiosity, the difference between Bernadette and Helen's approach to research, what Helen's thesis could have been, and the implications of a Black boogeyman.
Hey Critters! This episode wraps up our 5th season. We'll be going on a short break, but will be back...2022-02-241h 46
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Festering - Beloved (1998)This week is a tough one y'all.
This Black history month, Jared and Lauren decided to crit (25:44) one of the only, if not THE ONLY, Black films with an acclaimed literary reference, Beloved (1998).
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- Host and Producer: Lauren La Melle
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ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastCopy That - The Thing (1982)We're not going out there with those...thiings!
Different movie, we know, but the quote still works!
In E50, we plant a flag on the hill we would die on: 80s practical effects over everything! We're back in the cold to dissect John Carpenter's box office flop-turned cult classic, The Thing (15:21). Before the crit, we crack open the Negronomicon (2:10) to dish on the Scream 6 green light (aka the sequel no one asked for, but the sequel everyone will watch) and the Goosebumps revival on Disney+. Heads up, Critters, we can't talk about a sequel without...2022-02-171h 38
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastCopy That - The Thing (1982)We're not going out there with those...thiings! Different movie, we know, but the quote still works! In E50, we plant a flag on the hill we would die on: 80s practical effects over everything! We're back in the cold to dissect John Carpenter's box office flop-turned cult classic, The Thing (15:21). Before the crit, we crack open the Negronomicon (2:10) to dish on the Scream 6 green light (aka the sequel no one asked for, but the sequel everyone will watch) and the Goosebumps revival on Disney+. Heads up, Critters, we can't talk about a sequel without...2022-02-101h 38
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastLove Kills! - Valentine (2001)The journey of love is an arduous trek. My love grows for you as you bleed from your neck.In E49, we kick off February with Jared's recommendation! We crack open the Negronomicon (20:48) before grabbing our bow and arrow (sans quiver) for our crit (31:20) of Valentine (2001). Find Us Online - Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastCredits- Host and Producer: Lauren La MelleInstagram: @laurenlamelle | Twitter: @laurenlamelle2022-02-031h 49
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastPre-possessed - Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021)In E48, we kick off the episode with the first ever ScaryCrit Bookclub (trademark pending). We decided to get paranormal and dive into the newest iteration of the franchise that changed found footage forever, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (15:17). Find Us Online - Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastCredits- Host and Producer: Lauren La MelleInstagram: @laurenlamelle | Twitter: @laurenlamelle | Website: www.laurenlamelle.com...2022-01-271h 30
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastColdblooded - 30 Days of Night (2007)These are not your True Blood-Cullen family-run of the mill vampires. In E47, Lauren and Jared take a midnight boat to Barrow, Alaska, to crit one of the most ruthless vampire films out there, 30 Days of Night (20:35). Find Us Online - Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastCredits- Host and Producer: Lauren La MelleInstagram: @laurenlamelle | Twitter: @laurenlamelle | Website: www.laurenlamelle.com- Ho...2022-01-201h 11
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHow to Get Away With Mother - Serial Mom (1994)You can't wear white after Labor Day! Didn't your mother tell you? In E46, Lauren picked a campy treat for her birthday: Serial Mom (26:13). Kathleen Turner stuck her foot all the way in this one is strap in, wash your recyclables, and don't engage with the crank callers! Time Stamps0:00 - For the night is euphoric and full of spoilers9:53 - Welcome to E4616:23 - Negronomicon 1:26:40 - Final CurlsFind Us Online - Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast...2022-01-131h 37
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastIce Wrath - Frozen (2010)Happy New Year! Before they get to the first crit of 2022, your hosts Lauren and Jared thaw open the Negronomicon to dish on their most note worthy films and tv of 2021 (12:32). We're kicking off 2022 with a film that reflects the current winter weather in NYC: Adam Green's 2010 sleeper Frozen (28:33), and no not THAT other movie! Find Us Online - Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcastCredits- Host and Producer: Lauren La Melle2022-01-061h 50
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHowdunit - All My Friends Are Dead (2020)Happy New Years Eve, Critters! What better way to close out 2021 by critiquing a horror film that uses the last day of the year as its festive setting? All My Friends Are Dead (2020) is a raucous machination of a whodunit comedy horror/thriller and left a lot for Melle and Jared to get into. Who was the true villain of the movie? What character tropes were at play? Why was everyone so possessive of one another?! So many questions. Lots of answers (or at least thoughts). Cheers to 2022 and to more ScaryCrit!Find Us Online ...2022-01-011h 34
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Gentrification of Sandy Claws - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Christmas, okay?! In E43, Lauren and Jared get into things with a Negronomicon celebration of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) getting inducted into the National Film Registry and a verbal, personal elegy of the life and works of one bell hooks upon her passing (11:05). To get y'all in the Christmas spirit, they decided to Crit everyone's double-holiday favorite, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (27:30). From a bombshell reveal on Jared's part about the film to Jack Skellington aka Bone Daddy's thought process of experiencing to just taking over Christmas, it's a holly-jolly good time for all. 2021-12-231h 18
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastStranger in My Attic - Black Christmas (1974)And Just Like That… We're back! In E42, Jared and Lauren get into the newest reboot to hit the streams (AJLT spoilers at 04:15) before opening the Negronmicon (11:15) to give our thoughts on the upcoming witchy sequel that is Hocus Pocus 2 before celebrating the 24th anniversary of Scream 2 (1997). The Crit (22:34) this week is near and dear to every horror fanatics cold, dead heart: Bob Clark's Black Christmas (1974). So deck the halls and grab your toilet schnapps as we get into one of the Big 5 slashers. Find Us Online - Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com2021-12-161h 26
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastIcebreaker - Jack Frost (1997)Danita, it's Christmas!! And we've crafted a horrific winter wonderland for Season 5. All of our films, save Lauren's birthday pick, are set in a wintry backdrop filled with monsters, mayhem, and gore galore for the holiday season. For E41, we open the Negronomicon (11:40) to get caught up on Thanksgiving, Cowboy Bebop on Neflix, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife . For the meat of this episode, we went straight camp and watched a film about a man looking for a second chance. And no, not the family-friendly joint staring Michael Keaton. We are talking about Jack the Killer Snowman! This is l...2021-12-021h 22
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBa-va-voom - Blood and Black Lace (1964)In our season 4 finale (wow, already?!), your fave horror podcast hosts get runway-ready as we engage (15:23) in Lauren's favorite horror subgenre, Giallo, via Mario Bava's garish Blood and Black Lace (1964). I mean, we got fashion. We got drama. We got drugs. A scandal. Murder?! Oh my! Listen in as we unpack the plot, Bava's signature style and how widespread his influence is in horror, the lack of female agency, and explain exactly what a Giallo film is (6:15). Follow Us Online & don't forget to leave us a 5 star review!www.scarycritpodcast.c...2021-11-041h 19
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastPersist and Possess - The Wailing (2016)THIS IS HALLOWEEN. THIS IS HALLOWEEN. Lauren and Jared briefly talk about the potential of Halloween 2021 costumes (we're mice...duh) before diving into E39 (8:40). Your hosts open the Negronomicon (12:56) to talk about Chucky and You S3 before getting into our movie for this week (24:36) The Wailing (2016). Follow Us Online & don't forget to leave us a 5 star review!www.scarycritpodcast.com | twitter.com/scarycritpod | instagram.com/scarycritpodWant to check out our guest spot on How Did We Miss This? Click the link below and follow them @hdwmtpod. 2021-10-281h 43
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBroken Rungs - Jacob's Ladder (2019)Jared and Lauren reminisce on old snacks and their aging tastebuds before starting E38 (7:23) with a shout out to our college listeners in the middle of their midterms (7:50). Your fav horror hosts then call the Negronomicon off the shelf (8:19) and flip through the pages of initial thoughts on the new Batman (as always, Lauren gets on her DCU soapbox 12:58), Halloween Kills reactions !SPOILERS! (17:40), and what we think of The Black Phone (21:25). Our crit (31:52) this week is on the 2019 Jacob’s Ladder. We get into why we chose the remake instead of the original (32:36), a quick synopsis (35:15), and what...2021-10-211h 20
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastMurphy's Fin - Deep Blue Sea (1999)We start E37 off with Lauren's not-so-vague review of Muppet's Haunted Mansion and where it lies on the Muppet Movie scale of greatness. Your favorite horror hosts call the Negronomicon (8:20) off the shelf to recap their Art Meets Life appearance, gush over the newest news about Scream (11:11), and have a quick Whatcha' Watching?! moment before throwing on their wetsuits to go 3000 leagues under 1999's Deep Blue Sea (19:45). Follow Us Online & don't forget to leave us a 5 star review!www.scarycritpodcast.com | twitter.com/scarycritpod | instagram.com/scarycritpodWant to watch ou...2021-10-141h 33
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastV-Valley - Vamp (1986)Down in the valley where the girls be drankin' (BLOOD)If you ridin' solo, best prepare to stake 'em1, 2Bite 'em3, 4, Night 'emBefore keeping in line with last week's theme of turning the male gaze against itself, Melle and Jared dive into the Negronomicon, covering topics such as the ending of Squid Game (2021) (spoilers start at 14:25 and end at 19:49) and the prospect of a second season , a slew of newly released/upcoming horror trailers and breaking news about the IATSE strike.Then, find yourselves with...2021-10-071h 42
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Ravenous Feminine - Jennifer's Body (2009)Hope y'all have an appetite because we've got quite a meaty episode for ya! This week on ScaryCrit, Lauren and Jared first flip open the Negronomicon to coverages of some notable passings in the entertainment sphere, a certain Netflix show that completely upended our (and the world's) weekend and the very important IATSE strike. Afterwards, we took a visit back to high school for the comedy-drama horror cult classic, Jennifer's Body (2009). From Diablo Cody's insanely quotable and classic screenplay, toxic co-dependency, some academic resources and the fact that this movie was a giant table-flip on the male g...2021-09-301h 55
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastAnd Then There Was Static - Werewolves Within (2021)Y'all know we love a good whodunit! In E34, your hosts Jared and Lauren crack open the Negronomicon to talk about the fiasco that was the Emmys and a remake no one asked for before they get into the 2021 release Werewolves Within, a uniquely hilarious horror-comedy take on the which-one-of-us-isn't-like-the-other genre. From the way the film uses archetypes to its advantage, the rapid-fire humor, Finn's interesting characterization and the question of "What is considered horror?" being raised, there's a lot to ponder with a film that critics have called "Clue with werewolves."Follow Us...2021-09-231h 13
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHGIC - Haunted Mansion (2003)'Sup podcast people! Your favorite hosts Jared and Lauren always love a haunted house, Black people, and a good nostalgic moment. So grab your candelabra as we walk through Disney's 2003 family classic The Haunted Mansion. Your hosts get into topics like Sarah and Jim Evers' parental relationship (or lack thereof) with their children, Megan and Michael, Ramsley and his ghostly antagonistic influence on the plot and how this film holds up in all of its classic 2003 family film goodness. Follow Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.com | twitter.com/scarycritpod | instagram.com/scarycritpod...2021-09-161h 42
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSweet Hook - Candyman (2021)After a pandemic, murder hornets, and we don't know how many other delays Nia DaCosta's CANDYMAN finally released in theatres. Of course we saw it! On opening weekend, in Regal 4DX, with all the snacks we could carry. Dig into this bag of morsels that is the significance of DaCosta's direction and Black women in the film, social horror being translated as universal horror, and the transformation of a communal archetype into something different for a new generation. Follow Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.com | twitter.com/scarycritpod | instagram.com/scarycritpod2021-09-091h 38
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSophomore Slasher - I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)What's up, podcast people?! Hello and welcome to Season 4! Can you believe it’s already been one year of ScaryCrit? A year ago today we debuted the craziness of this podcast for the world! Thank you to those of you who've been rocking with us and if it's your first time listening, welcome to the Critter Club. In E31, Jared and Lauren dust off the Negronomicon and discuss how October is really bringing the heat in terms of horror releases. On this, our anniversary, we had to take things full circle by critting the predecessor to o...2021-09-021h 36
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastFier and Brimstone - Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)Welcome to the Season 3 finale! After flipping through some fun topics in the Negronomicon, Lauren and Jared fall under the spell of the finale of the horror sensation of the summer: Fear Street Part 3: 1666. Intersectionality takes center stage as we unpack the full story of Sarah Fier, patriarchy past and present and the significance of queer characters and their freedom. Thank you for sticking with us for 30 episodes! Here's to more!Gems from Episode 30Chucky (2021)Cult of Chucky (2017)Child’s Play (2019)Victorious (2010)Sam & Cat (2013)Charmed (1998)Fear Street trilogy (2021)T...2021-07-211h 39
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastDon't Rock the Boat - Frankenfish (2004)Critters, it’s time to cast your rods because we’re catching some Frakenfish (2004)! From signature SyFy channel CGI to unclear or nonexistent exposition, join us as we try to make sense of what the heck was going on in those shallow-but-deadly bayou waters. Follow Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.com | twitter.com/scarycritpod | instagram.com/scarycritpodGems from Episode 29True Blood (2008)Game of Thrones (2011)Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001)Black Widow (2021)Wandavision (2021)Loki (2021)...2021-07-141h 14
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastLet It Live - The Beast Must Die (1974)The Negronomicon is nothing but movies n' trailers this week before Melle and Jared find themselves on Tom Newcliffe's sprawling estate to play a little game of one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other aka The Beast Must Die (1974). With the "hunt," intrigue, leather 'fits, 70s practical effects and a dose of intersectionality, this film was as much fun to discuss as it was to experience. So brandish your silver candlesticks and enjoy! Gems from Episode 28Halloween Kills (2021)How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings (20210GI Joe O...2021-06-301h 29
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Why, the Witch and the Gazebo - The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)Hey, Podcast People! Lauren again touts her campaign to get Jared to join the streamer circle before both grab their magnifying glasses and try to figure out the mysterious why and reason of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Gems from Ep 27:Arachnophobia (1990)Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2020)Metriod: Dread (2021)Mario Party Superstars (2021)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild II (working title, tentatively 2022)Insecure (2016)The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)The Maiden (2016)2021-06-2359 min
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBob and Web - Arachnophobia (1990)Ewwww, one of the biggest creepy-crawlies takes center stage in this episode of ScaryCrit as hosts Jared and Melle de-web the 90s "thrill-omedy" classic, Arachnophobia (1990). Small town politics, the classic alien invaders trope dressed in eight furry legs and a purple striped-bodice, Mother Nature and her vicious metaphors... If you're not afraid of spiders, good for you. But if you are, let our comedic commentary serve as comfort. Big Bob wouldn't want you to miss out. Gems from E26Primera (2021)Love Death and Robots (2019)Behind Her Eyes (2021)2021-06-161h 18
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastRomero's Gouda - Army of the Dead (2021)It's already June! It's hard to believe we out here in these almost-post-quarantine-fully-vaccinated streets.Our co-hosts get into the thick of it with a question (01:26), and we open the Negronomicion (03:36) to talk about the most anticipated reboots and remakes coming for us including Hocus Pocus 2 and Netflix's three-part adaptation of R.L. Stine's Fear Street (08:25). We've been on a zombie kick lately so buckle up for the joy ride that is Army of the Dead (2021) (18:38). #dieterxvanderohe4evaGems from E25Cat People (1942)The Birds (1963)H...2021-06-091h 21
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastDawn of the Zed - Blood Quantum (2019)Y'all know Lauren loves a good zombie movie. In this week's pod, we crack open the Negronomicon (1:46) to shine a light on our #horrorfam the one and only D180 Podcast (The girls are doing the damn thing over there. Have y'all SEEN the branding. Check it out.) and Jared tells us about his trip back to the movies, masked up, of course, to see A Quiet Place: Part II (5:00), and of course we get back into our grievances about summer blockbusters, *cough* TENET *cough*. The final page of the Negronomicon (15:25) is all about Amazon and the 8.45 billion co...2021-06-021h 20
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastEthics, Squared - Cube (1997)It’s all square biz in this episode of ScaryCrit! Hosts Jared and Mel take the Hollywood Foreign Press to task for their glaring fall from grace (3:45) before getting lost in the geometric labyrinth that is Cube (1997) (20:06). Gems from E23RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009)I May Destroy You (2020)Emily in Paris (2020)The Ellen DeGeneres Show (1993)Cube (1997)Frankenfish (2005)Resident Evil (2002)The Descent (2006)Escape Room (2019)Saw (2004)Night of the Livin...2021-05-261h 24
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastSilver Bulletpoints - Slice (2018)In ScaryCrit’s season 3 premiere, Melle and Jared get a hankering for Austin Vesely’s irreverent horror-comedy Slice (2018), topped with ghosts, witches, a werewolf, and just a dash of Black Rambo. Come through as we dust off the Negronomicon (8:55), and fire off about world-building, plot decisions, and where on the list Chance’s werewolf lands (21:15). Gems in E21Mortal Kombat (2021)The Incredibles (2004)Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)The Rental (2020)1 BR (2019)Invincible (2021)Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)Parasyte -the Maxim- (2016)Mari...2021-05-191h 09
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastY'all - Them (2021)In a special episode, ScaryCrit hosts Jared and La Melle take a gander at Little Marvin's new "terror anthology" series, Them (2021). In the words of La Melle, "We watched, so you don't have to." Note: Our conversation was quite a long one so through the help of fun "beats" signaling transitions, this episode is formatted to feature the best and most important bits.Gems from our Special EpisodeGet Out (2017)Us (2019)Lovecraft Country (2020)American Horror Story (2011)The Amityville Horror (1979)Sinister (2012)2021-04-241h 28
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastMacGUsher - The Faculty (1998)In the season 2 finale, Melle and Jared walk the halls of a late 90s high school in The Faculty (1998), pin-pricking character tropes, successful and attempted subversions, a plethora of meta genre homages, and shocking, kick-in-the-teeth casting/editing choices. Gems from Episode 20Aberration (1997)See No Evil (2006)Scream (1996)Scary Movie (2000)Them (2021)The Faculty (1998)Spy Kids (2001)Planet Terror (2007Grindhouse (2007)Sin City (2005)The Good Son (1993)X-Men (2000)Jumanji (1995)The Thing (1982)T...2021-04-141h 17
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast...For *PLOT* - Child's Play (1988)In E19, the Negronomicon is filled with expressions of excitement and doubt concerning the upcoming Amazon Prime Video terror anthology series Them (2021). Afterward, join the fun as Lauren and Jared play around with everybody’s favorite pint-sized terror, Chucky. Your hosts examine the “nobody believes the child!” trope, Brad Dourif’s stellar voice work, Chucky’s characterization, and Karen Barclay trying her best among other entertaining points as we crit the infamous 1988 Child's Play. Ade due Damballa… Give us your listens, we beg of you!!!!Gems from E19Beetlejuice (1988)Suspiria...2021-03-311h 24
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastMoonscarred - Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)“Rog? Rhere?” After working through which 90s children’s horror anthology series is king and touching on this past Superhero weekend, Jared and Lauren take a walk down memory lane and exhume a bunch of nostalgia as they crit every 90s babies’ fave, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998). The animation, humor, storyline, and that killer soundtrack (shoutout to Skycycle!)--ahhh! So turn up your volume and get your life as we gab about everybody’s favorite mystery-solving gang and one of their most beloved adventures. Support your favorite podcast and leave us a five star review!2021-03-241h 22
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastNailed It! - Spell (2020)In E17, Lauren and Jared talk about non-horror movies that still scared them and other things they're watching now, Avatar vs. Avatar vs. Avatar, TikTok trends that need to go, and deep dive into the 2020 horror/thriller Spell. Gems from E17 The Half of It (2020)Behind Her Eyes (2021)The Mortuary Collection (2020)Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)No Country for Old Men (2007)Breaking Bad (2008)The Wire (2002)127 Hours (2010)Avatar (2009)Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005, animated series)Av...2021-03-171h 28
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastHungry Haunted Haven - House (1977)In E16, Lauren and Jared talk top ramen top three (03;19), movie theaters and John K in COVID (05:09), Wanda ViShawn (08:19), and FINALLY have a look at Apple TV’s Servant (9:15). Get strapped in as we hoist up our spinnanight bags for an evening in Nobuhiko Obayashi’s whacky 1977 ghost tale House. This J-Horror classic explores grief, loss, and inter-generational trauma in this adventure of a girl's trip. Want to support your favorite podcast? Leave us a five-star review! Gems from E16: A Quiet Place Part II (2021)The Invisible Man (202...2021-03-101h 41
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastNuance Don't Live Here No Mo' - Tales from the Hood 3 (2020) - ft. ElJa BowensIt's a very special episode! Scary Crit has our very first special Guest Critter. Folx of podcast land, allow us to introduce you to the one, the only, ElJa Bowens (@eljapoetry). In E15, we talk about the movies that got us Hooked on Horror, break down the good and the bad of Pixar's Soul, and critique the latest installment of the Tales from the Hood franchise. We have a tangent or two about video games and Funko pops along the way, so come in, stay awhile, and help Lauren peer pressure Jared to start a video game s...2021-03-031h 54
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastAnnotated Escape - Get Out (2017)In E14, we call out the Negronomicon to talk about the face crack that is WandaVision before getting into (see what I did there?) Jordan Peele’s 2017 cultural phenomenon Get Out. It is the fourth anniversary, during Black history month, in the middle of a panini. How could we not? Want to support ScaryCrit? Leave us a five-star review!Gems from E14:Basketball Wives (2010)Love & Hip Hop (2011)Wandavision (2021)Black Mirror (2019)The Visit (2016)Reading Rainbow (1983)Goosebumps (1995)Avengers: Endgame (2019)...2021-02-241h 35
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastA House is not a Haunt - His House (2020)In E13, Lauren and Jared discuss the feelings behind some of horror's most brutal deaths (01:05), call the Negronomicon (10:30) off the shelf to raise their eyebrows at the casting in Amazon's Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV reboot, and drop a favorite rap line (17:28), and get cozy in the dark as we crit (22:48) Remi Weeke's His House (2020). Like this episode? Support your favorite podcast and leave a five-star review! Gems from E13:Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Saw Franchise Saw VI (2009) Saw IV (2006) Soul (2020)The Amityville Horror (1979)The Conjuring (2013) Crawl (2019) Servant (2019) Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) Atlanta (2016) Fleabag (2016) Wandavision...2021-02-171h 22
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastCosmic Karma - Attack the Block (2011)In E12, we Ask and Answer (01:15), the Negronomicon (03:55) flies off the shelf as we examine the shocking Golden Globes snubs and really get into the awesome social subtext of Joe Cornish’s debut Sci-fi -Horror-Action-Comedy, Attack the Block (2011) (15:01).Like this episode? Leave us a five-star review! Gems from E12:The Exorcist (1973)Citizen Kane (1941)Scream (1996)Promising Young Woman (2020)Nomadland (2020)One Night in Miami (2020)I May Destroy You (2020)Chewing Gum (2016)Emily in Paris (2020)Attack the Block (2011)Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)Dr. Who (Series 11, 2018)Shazam! (2019)It (2017)The Wire (2002)Aliens (1986)Vampires in the Bro...2021-02-101h 18
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastStomach. Heart. Wig?! - Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)Queue "Black" by Buddy - We’re back and still Black, y’all! Season 2 of ScaryCrit is here, it's different and the same! We ask questions the world needs to know (01:32), crack open the Negronomicon (03:44) and get sucked into the wacky world of WandaVision, and kick off Black History Month with the 1995 cult classic Vampire in Brooklyn (12:31). We got an Announcement! We got a new website y'all! Check out https://www.scarycritpodcast.com! Be sure to make your inbox spooky and sign up for our newsletter to get Exclusive Scary Crit content. The first 10 subscribers will get a Scr...2021-02-031h 20
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Chop - The Dark and the Wicked (2020)May your Gregorian New Year be filled with blood, guts, and horror! In the first episode of this new year, Lauren and Jared talk scholastic book fairs and childhood fears (1:35), crack open the Negronomicon (6:20)to dissect the FAIL that is WW84, and talk about some of the most anticipated Black films of 2021, and crit what some critics called the scariest film of 2020, The Dark and the Wicked (27:00). Like this episode? Leave us a five-star review! Gems from E10:Goosebumps (1995)Sailor Moon (1992)Animorphs (1998)Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)WW84 (2020)Marvel Cinematic UniverseDC ComicsBatman Re...2021-01-061h 42
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast#FTK - The Lodge (2019)It's the last episode of 2020! In E9, Lauren and Jared talk X gene and the #negrosoulstice (00:30), crack open the Negronomicon (03:34) to announce a surprise crit switch up (04:00) -Krampus wasn’t doing it for us - talk about one of the most anticipated films of December, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (09:40), break down Slant Mag's Top 10 of 2020 Horror Movie List (19:40) and invite you for a stay in The Lodge where we stew over narrative flips, trauma as a catalyst and how the kids are NOT alright. If you like this episode, leave us a five-star review. See you in 2021! 2020-12-231h 33
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastAll the Rage - 28 Days Later (2002)In E8, Jared and Lauren have some questions (3:58) and some announcements (11:38), crack open the Negronomicon (14:14) for the final December releases and the new Warner+HBO collab, and get into Selena and survival, the significance of the color red, to find out what the infected might’ve really been mad about in the crit of Danny Boyle’s zombie-classic-but-not-a-zombie-movie 28 Days Later (36:32).Have a crit request? Shoot us an email scarycritpodcast@gmail.com.Gems from E08:Grave Encounters (2011)Hell House (2015)The Blair Witch Project (1999)Blair Witch (2016)Paranormal Activity (2006)The Conjuring (2013)The Amityville Horror (1979)Goosebumps (1995)Van...2020-12-091h 23
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastOrwell in the Trap House - The First Purge (2018)As the world has been extremely uneventful these past two weeks, we've left the Negronomicon on the shelf for E7 and went straight into the Crit: unpacking the inner workings and social/political implications of The First Purge and fangirling over Black Rambo. Get into it. Special shouts out to Kaitlin for requesting a crit on The First Purge! Got a movie you want us to crit? Slide into our DMs.Gems from E07:Halloween (2007)Scream (1996)P-Valley (2020)The Hills Have Eyes (1977)Pet Sematary (1989)2020-11-252h 06
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastFool's Gold - The People Under the Stairs (1991)In E6, Lauren and Jared talk about what they're currently watching (08:09), and we take the Negronomicon off the shelf (13:23) to talk about the desperate state of the movie theatre business, say our condolences for everyone's favorite game show hose Alex Trebek (22:27), give our new Bond her flowers (29:40), and discuss Wes Craven's hidden gem The People Under the Stairs (50:00).Want to support your favorite podcast? Leave us a five-star review! Gems from E06:Get Out (2017)The Girl With all the Gifts (2016)Schitts Creek (2015)Insecure (2016)The Wire (2002)True Blood (2008)Queen Sugar (2016)Twilight (2008)Big Littl...2020-11-112h 10
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastWeave and Wish - Coraline (2009)In E5 Lauren and Jared agree to disagree! We say a Lovecraft Country last word (16:00), check to see if Justin Simien’s Bad Hair has split ends (43:00), touch on Netflix's remake of Lauren's favorite film Rebecca (1:21:16), break down the beauty that is Henry Selick’s Coraline (1:31:33), and for some reason this week Jared can not seem to correctly pronounce words to save his life! At the last minute, corona forced our recording location to close! As we look for a new location to record bear with us.And Lauren made an oopsie. Gravity Falls is a Dis...2020-10-282h 49
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastRefrain & Be - Ganja and Hess (1973)In Episode 4, Lauren and Jared talk politics, flies, and capitalism (4:30), Lovecraft country and pickaninny problems (12:10), the most beautiful television in the world (31:19), how vampires tried - and failed - to gentrify the Bronx (36:10), a quick tangent to remember The Descent (44:51), the whelmed-ness of Bly Manor - (49:09), cringe at Netflix trying so hard to be down (1:02:43), accessibility and diversity in horror (1:10:43), a reminder that we said covid was going to ruin everything (1:31:38), and get into one of Lauren's favorite films ever - Bill Gun's G...2020-10-142h 33
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Uncompromising Crystal - Lauren's Top 5It's Episode 3! We talk about structure as gatekeeping (01:55), the injustice in Louisville and other politics (12:30), Zendaya's Emmy win (19:47), virtual awards show season (29:12) A little bit of Lovecraft (35:06). Then we open the Negronomicon (39:17) to talk about Netflix canceling Emmy Award Winning The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the live adaptation of Peter Pan, and TV we're currently watching before we take a deep dive into Lauren's Top 5 horror movies of all time (01:10:20). Want to support your favorite podcast? Leave us a five-star review!2020-09-302h 02
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastBare Minimum Brownies - Jared's Top 5Back back back again! In Episode 2, we talk about the best vacuum cleaner ever (04:30), recap Auntie Patti and Auntie Glayds most wholesome VerzUz (06:32), remembering Brendan Fraser while we gush over Lovecraft Country (14:06), and girl summer is ending (22:15). We crack open the Negronomicon to discuss, among other things, the Academy and their foolishness (26:10), the dishonor of Mulan (40:03), They're back, a Scream 5 story (47:06), Nia DaCosta's Candyman (because its Nia DaCosta's Candyman) is delayed, y'all (1:00:37) and we get to know our hosts better as we break down Jared's Top 5 horror m...2020-09-162h 07
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror PodcastThe Price of Admission - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)YERRRR. It's our very first episode! In E01, we get into why we started this podcast in the first place (2:51), pay our respects to Chadwick Boseman (24:30) and Joe Ruby (34:40), crack open the Negronomicon for the first time (38:30), and talk about maybe the most famous Black-almost-final-girl, Karla from I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. **A note from the future! What's up, Podcast People?! Thank you for listening to our very first episode...EVER! Jared and I appreciate your support more than you know. The first f...2020-09-021h 56