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Scream (1996)

Little Show of Horrors

08/10/21 • 48 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch Wes Craven’s 1996 Scream and discuss horror movie tropes, continuity errors, argue over going upstairs or downstairs in a crisis, and the origin of the almighty horror movie rules. Tangents include Jordan Peele, Flex Tape, Twin Peaks and Riverdale. #justicefortatum

Scream & ‘the rules’:

https://www.bluntmag.com.au/culture/how-scream-changed-the-rules-of-horror/

https://screen-queens.com/2020/11/01/randy-meeks-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-heart-of-meta-horror-in-scream/

Scream and the horror genre:

https://screenrant.com/scream-horror-better-worse/

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/16/scream-darkly-funny-extremely-meta-horror-and-a-90s-time-capsule-that-never-gets-old

https://www.thewrap.com/sceam-20-anniversary-10-reasons-why-scream-is-a-meta-horror-masterpiece/

https://huntnewsnu.com/64098/lifestyle/review-scream-reinvents-the-horror-genre/

https://screenrant.com/scream-wes-craven-90s-horror-shaped-how/

The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/

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Welcome to Little Show of Horrors

Little Show of Horrors

07/26/21 • 1 min

Welcome to the Little Show of Horrors the horror movie podcast where we talk about horror movies

Halloween (1978)

Little Show of Horrors

10/25/22 • 47 min

In this episode Sophie and Laura watch the iconic 1978 classic from John Carpenter 'Halloween' and discuss Final Girls and poor choices.
Tangents include the comparisons of classic and contemporary horror films as well as DIY ghost costumes

The Exorcist (1973)

Little Show of Horrors

08/10/21 • 45 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch William Friedkin’s 1973 The Exorcist and discuss barf bags, supernatural detective stories and practical effects. Tangents include daddies, naming our pets after Demons and shitty male directors.

Note: we mix up a lot of names in this episode. Too many daddy Fathers to keep track of, sorry. Also if you’re Catholic, maybe avoid this one.

The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/Links:

The Exorcism of Roland Doe

The Truth Behind the Exorcist - Erdmann

The Fear of God

Raising Hell

"The Cultural Impact of the Exorcist" - 1973 report

The Exorcist - 1973 audience reactions

BBFC - The Exorcist

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-exorcist-1973

The Exorcism of Roland Doe: The True Story Behind The Exorcist

The Exorcist barf bag

Sinister (2012)

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08/10/21 • 52 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch Scott Derrickson’s 2012 Sinister and scream about cardigans, colour palettes and shitty men. Tangents include Shrek 2, wall colours, comfy shoes and childhood horror movie trauma.
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The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/Links:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbean/2020/10/17/what-is-the-scariest-movie-ever-well-science-now-has-an-answer-to-that-question/?sh=530b9c156a24

https://screenrant.com/sinister-movie-scott-derrickson-scariest-horror-study-science/

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/horror-re-defining-the-genre-in-the-modern-era-sinister/

Candyman (1992)

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08/10/21 • 40 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch Bernard Rose’s 1992 Candyman and discuss erotic villains, social commentary and question why we were weirdly attracted to Candyman. Tangents include cardigans, wall colours (again) and Jordan Peele’s Candyman reboot.
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The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/

Links:
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/why-candyman-is-scarier-than-ever-749776/

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/4/17933940/candyman-get-out-race-horror

http://www.horrorhomeroom.com/candyman-2/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/is-candyman-real

https://thespool.net/features/candyman-1992-white-savior/

https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/candyman-trailer-jordan-peele-horror-1234646559/

https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2020/03/28/candyman-original-vs-reboot-2020/

The Babadook (2014)

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08/10/21 • 49 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch Jennifer Kent’s 2014 The Babadook and discuss the exploration of grief in the horror genre and the real life horror that haunts us all, parenthood.

The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/

Interesting articles:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17540739211022815

https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2020.160110

https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/mourning-through-horror-movies

https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/hereditary-the-babadook-dont-look-now-how-horror-films-help-us-cope-with-grief-death-and-loss-4554211.html

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(14)00014-5/fulltext

https://temple-news.com/horror-movies-perpetuate-mental-illness-stigma/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180828-how-cinema-stigmatises-mental-illness

Friday the 13th (1980)

Little Show of Horrors

08/12/21 • 42 min

Friday the 13th: Happy Friday the 13th ya little devils! In this bonus episode of Little Show of Horrors, Laura and Sophie watch (you guessed it) Sean Cunningham’s 1980 Friday the 13th, and discuss survival skills 101, the Reagan era, and disappointing final girls. Tangents include tree climbing, jorts and low cut shirts, the food chain and The Evil Dead.

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The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/

Links:

https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th

https://www.livescience.com/49809-freaky-things-friday-the-13th.html

Video essay on slasher films under the Reagan administration

Making of Friday the 13th

Friday The 13th - Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

Join us in our drinking games:

When anyone dies toast to their life and take a sip
Take a sip for each boobie you spot
Whenever anyone says Jason take a drink. If they use his full name take two drinks.
Drink whenever you hear the infamous about-to-murder sound effect. (chh.. chh.. chh.. ah! ah! ah!)
Teens are drinking, having sex, doing drugs.
You get freaked out by a false scare .
Somebody gets killed in a refreshingly inventive new way.
You get a POV shot from the killer
Someone decides -- against all logic and common sense -- to investigate something strange.

The Evil Dead (1981)

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08/24/21 • 50 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch Sam Raimi’s 1981 ‘The Evil Dead’ and discuss smoking marjuana, how the body holds trauma and forgetting character names. Tangents include tequila shots, 'The Evil Dead' 2013 remake, blue and yellow and proposals.
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The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/Links

Read Stephen King’s 1982 Review that Saved ‘The Evil Dead’

10 Behind The Scenes Facts About The Evil Dead

Sam Raimi interview - 1982

Sam Raimi Gives Us an Evil Dead History Lesson

Evil Dead (2013)

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08/31/21 • 60 min

In this episode Laura and Sophie watch Fede Alvarez’s 2013 reboot ‘Evil Dead’ and discuss evolving horror movie trends, movie pacing and practical effects.

Tangents include forgetting character names, Mary Vincent, 5G and another disappointing final girl.

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The Rules: https://time.com/3548399/ways-to-survive-a-horror-movie/

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Bruce Campbell interview

Woodhill Forest

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