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Tonight is a special episode where we sit back and talk about our top 5 movies that REALLY scared us, with a few honorable mentions. Some either really freaked us out, made us very uneasy or just left us with a real sense of dread. But all of them are the few out of the many horror films we've seen that genuinely terrified us. Did any of the ones we mention scare you? Drop us a line and let us know your scariest movie and why.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored byDietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchaseBetterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

In March of 2020 a college student from Akron, OH, so desperate to hide that she had been kicked out of college, brutally stabbed her mother to hide the truth. Was this crime of passion a schizophrenic episode triggered by years of anxiety or a temporary lapse of insanity? Tonight's true crime episode is about Sydney Powell who was just sentenced to 15 years to life for murder. Does the punishment fit the crime? Let your opinion be the judge.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored byDietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchaseBetterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Father Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016) was the most famously well-known Catholic exorcist of his time. According to him, he had performed over 60,000 exorcisms, but only over 100 were true demonic possessions. The 2023 Netflix film, " The Pope's Exorcist" starring Russell Crowe is loosely based on Father Amorth's 1990 book " An Exorcist Tells His Story.": Tonight we discuss the movie, spoilers included, as well as real life info about Father Amorth & the process of exorcism.

We've got another episode about cults and tonight we discuss Scientology. Originally created by L. Ron Hubbard in 1954, he proclaimed Scientology to be an "all-denominational" religion with the goal of its members to reach the highest level of "clear", when in reality Scientology was created as a money-making scheme and a way to evade taxes by creating a tax-exempt "church" to appeal to celebrities. We go in depth when discussing their practices as well as their many, many controversies.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Dietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchaseBetterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

The Nun 2 is the sequel to 2018 The Nun and the 8th installment of the Conjuring Universe. 4 years after the events at St. Cartha's, Sister Irene is sent on a mission by the Cardinal to investigate a series of murders across Europe that are attributed to the demon Valak. To her fear and horror, Valak is attached to Maurice, "Frenchie" who saved her those years ago at the convent and not only does she have to fight to save him, but vanquish Valak to hell once and for all. WARNING: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Poveglia is an 18 acre island in the Venice, Italy lagoon that has seen its fair share of tragedy. First appearing in historical record in 421, the original inhabitants were forced off to make the island a fort during war in 1379. After sitting abandoned for over 200 years, the next 100 years the island was a plague colony that saw thousands of deaths then a state mental hospital in the 1920s until 1960s run by an insane doctor that killed himself after performing unspeakable acts on patients. The abandoned island now lays rotting away while haunted by the spirits of the damned. 'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Based on the 1975 book by John Keel of the same name, the 2002 movie "The Mothman Prophecies" is about a writer who ends up in the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and begins to have strange experiences while investigating the supernatural phenomena and sightings of the creature known as Mothman. We discuss the movie in its entirety, some real life info about John Keel, and an article regarding true stories about Indrid Cold, the mysterious entity mentioned throughout the film.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Lake Lanier is located in Georgia near the city of Cumming in Forsyth County. The sight of horrific racial events in 1912 that resulted in an unjust lynching and thousands of black residents being forced out of their homes that were later flooded by a dam to create the lake. It now has been plagued by hundreds of mysterious drownings and ghostly spectors, one known colloquially as the Lady of the Lake. Tonight we discuss the tragic racist history, the current deaths and supposed hauntings.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Been a while but we've got a fun cryptid episode tonight. We've brought you Sasquatch, even Batsquatch, but tonight is all about Sheepsquatch. Sightings in mostly Virginia and West Virginia of this elusive creature, similar to a minotaur with the body of a human but head of a sheep instead of a bull, started in the late 1990s with the most recent sighting in 2015. Is this old Appalachian folklore or something real? 'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

The disappearance of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan in late 2019/early 2020 took the country by storm. More importantly, the fact their mother, Lori Vallow, was hiding their whereabouts and newly remarried to Chad Daybell who believed in zombies, demons and the apocalypse, 4 months after the murder of her 4th husband by her own brother and 3 weeks after his wife dies under suspicious circumstances. This all culminates in the remains of the children being found on Chad's property and Lori being sentenced this year to life in prison. We will be discussing the case in its entirety as well as the Netflix doc "Sins of our Mother"'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

The Children of God, founded in 1968 by leader David Berg, started out with good intentions, but grew more sinister and perverse as Berg rose to power. Sexual abuse against children was systemic as well as physical abuse and isolation from the outside world. Actors River Phoenix and Rose McGowan were even former members, speaking out later about the abuse they witnessed/suffered. Be warned: tonight is a heavy one but meant to bring awareness to this group that still exist today, now known as The Family International.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Centralia, Pennsylvania is the site of a coal fire that has been burning underground since 1962 which led to the town being abandoned in 1984. The fires are still burning and will be for the next 200+ years. Centralia along with the 1999 video game gave inspiration to the 2006 movie adaptation "Silent Hill" which is about a town in West Virginia abandoned due to coal fires and a radical religious cult that unleash a hellish evil. We discuss tonight the parallels & differences between the real Centralia and fictional Silent Hill.'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

*TRIGGER WARNING*This is a very disturbing episode tonight about a very disturbing cult out of Canada. During the 80s, the Ant Hill Kids was under the control of a sadistic leader who maimed and murdered members. When one left, the group disbanded and the leader was arrested. Listen at your own risk, tonight is a heavy episode. 'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry Merchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/ Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Tonight we are discussing all things Chernobyl. We start with a brief history of the 1986 nuclear disaster, then we discuss real life paranormal sightings, including the Mothman of Chernobyl, the Black Bird, as well as a 2009 investigation by the show Destination Truth, hosted by Josh Gates that yielded haunting results. Then we segue into the 2012 fictional horror film Chernobyl Diaries written & produced by Oren Peli where we give our 2 cents about the movie. Would you yourself ever visit Chernobyl on a tour?!'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

The fifth installment of the "Evil Dead" film series, "Evil Dead Rise" was released this year and currently streaming on MAX. A family finds the Book of the Dead and is terrorized for a night trying to survive the Deadites that have risen. Executive produced by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, of original "Evil Dead" fame, but directed by newcomer Lee Cronin, this is sure to be a favorite amongst fans of the franchise. Warning: There will be spoilers! But otherwise, enjoy our review!'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Documentary filmmaker and former cult member Will Allen compiled hours of footage from his time in the Buddhafield cult to make the documentary "Holy Hell" about his 22 years under the control of a guru named Michel/Andreas who systematically brainwashed, controlled and abused members until most of them left, Part of the cult still survives today in Hawaii. "Holy Hell" is currently available to view on Tubi.'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

In 1967 a 15 year old in a drug induced psychosis killed his whole family and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He entered a mental hospital and was released in 1974 after being declared sane. And over 40 years later, he has been a psychology professor, beloved by all of students, even after his murderous past came to light. Do you believe in redemption? Tonight we discuss the interesting true crime case of Dr. James St James.'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Opened in 1845 and currently the largest cemetery in Ohio, and 3rd largest in the US, Spring Grove Cemetery is filled with beautiful flowering trees, towering mausoleums and a host of spooking happenings. Be it the hell hounds of the Dexter Family Crypt or the creepy wandering eyes of Charles Breuer's bronze gravestone bust, which ghostly encounter will you have if you visit hallowed grounds of Spring Grove?'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

Rounding out our Horrorhound Filmfest interviews, tonight we talked to Kenneth Lawrence about his short film "No Signature Required." We discussed the concept for the short, our favorite horror films, concepts and directors as well as other projects he is working on in the future. Kenneth also gives some great advice at the end to any would-be or up-and-coming filmmakers!'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

For our 6th Horrorhound Filmfest interview, we were so graciously joined by Marie Laurin and Clara Gabrielle, the mother daughter duo behind the feature film "The Uncanny." This is a hauntingly beautiful dramatic thriller that deals with grief and trauma. Some heavy subject matter, but we keep it as light as we can. Thanks again ladies for a wonderful interview and great discussion!'Salem's Secret' by Peter GundryMerchandise:https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/Sponsored by Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.