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A pop culture horror podcast hosted by two queer fans of the genre. Explorations of horror media, monsters, and lore abound. Sometimes funny but always spoilery. We love monsters and it shows.
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Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite fae creatures.
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Don't think horror and Easter mix??? Well, Critters 2 is here to change that. Join JD and Kori as they discuss the first two films in the Critters franchise.
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Kori puts on her professor hat, and schools JD on the origins & history of our love and attraction to monsters.
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In an episode originally slated for Valentine's Day (time makes fools of us all), Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite movies where romance gets just a little bit monstrous. Films discussed include SPRING (2014), WARM BODIES (2013), and THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017).
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We're heading into Valentine's season, so what better time to explore some lusty urban legends. JD and Kori present some of their favorites, and discuss why these stories endure into the modern age.
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Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite urban legends involving music.
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JD and Kori rise from the grave yet again to bring you season three! As 2023 ends and 2024 begins, they discuss some of their favorite horror media of the year.
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In this episode, Kori and JD discuss some of their personal childhood fears and those held by society at large. Too spooky? Don't worry -- we'll leave the light on for you.
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Throw on a face mask, brew a cup of skinny tea, and listen as JD and Kori shine the light on the ugly side of beauty. Films discussed include THE NEON DEMON (2016), THE STYLIST (2020), and BAD HAIR (2020).
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
"How Natural Black Hair at Work Became a Civil Rights Issue" by Chanté Griffin (https://daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/)
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There's no better time than St. Paddy's Day to grab our four-leaf clovers and dive into the Leprechaun franchise. In this episode, Kori and JD touch on the entire series but really dig into LEPRECHAUN (1993) and LEPRECHAUN: ORIGINS (2014).
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In this episode, JD and Kori travel out to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey to discuss all things Jersey Devil. Somehow, they also end up discussing bobcat noises, TMNT, Joan Crawford, and how incredibly petty the Founding Fathers were.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The Domestic Life of the Jersey Devil :or, Bebop's Miscellany by Bill Sprouse
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As we countdown to 2022, Kori and JD discuss some of their favorite horror films of 2021. Films discussed are... too many to list. Just listen to the episode!
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In our penultimate holiday episode, JD and Kori discuss a medley of Christmas creatures that are *not* Krampus.
This episode originally aired December 18th, 2020.
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JD and Kori finally deliver on their long-promised Krampus episode. Obviously, the cinematic masterpiece KRAMPUS (2015) is also discussed.
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The horror genre is rife with reboots and remakes. Sometimes the original is the star. Sometimes the remake might be downright terrible. But in some cases, a new take on a classic is just what the doctor ordered.
In this episode, Kori and JD compare 1984's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET with its 2010 reboot.
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Ah, Thanksgiving! There's nothing quite like sharing a meal with your family, including your conspiracy-loving uncle. You know, the one who knows the TRUTH that THEY don't want you to know.
In this episode, JD and Kori give you a primer on all things conspiracy theory to ensure you're prepped for the family dinner table. THE CONSPIRACY (2012) is also discussed.
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How exactly is an urban legend born? In this episode, Kori and JD dig into the origins of the Virginia Bunnyman to illustrate how real-life incidents make the jump (get it!) to modern myth.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
"The Bunny Man Unmasked" -- https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bunnyman
"Long Live The Bunnyman" -- https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/culture-features/2015/10/01/long-live-the-bunnyman/
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You thought one episode on horror anthologies was enough?!? Yeah, right! In round two of our anthology extravaganza, Kori and JD discuss CAT'S EYE (1985), TALES FROM THE HOOD (1995), and SOUTHBOUND (2015).
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We're back, bb! With the new release of V/H/S/94, JD and Kori dig into some of their favorite horror anthologies. CREEPSHOW (1982), V/H/S (2012), and THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (2019) are discussed. Let's get spooky, y'all!
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JD and Kori discuss one of their favorite newer cryptids, THE FRESNO NIGHTCRAWLER. Details and updates on the future of the podcast are also dished.Find us on Twitter and IG: @CultureCryptidsFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/culturecryptidsEmail: CultureCryptids@gmail.com
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