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We're thrilled to bring you another spine-chilling and nostalgia-infused episode of Horror Rewind! This week, your ghoulish hosts, Kelly and Meg, are taking you on a captivating journey from heartwarming childhood classics to mind-bending surreal horror.

We delve into the emotional and psychological layers of today's feature film, STOPMOTION's, narrative, exploring themes of identity, artistic expression, and the haunting influence of a toxic mother-daughter relationship.

You'll hear our thoughts on whether the young girl in the film is a ghost, a reflection of the protagonist's childhood, or her creative 'id'. The film's surreal elements keep us questioning reality, much like the fears tied to hypnosis and control.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

• Nostalgia and Nightmares: Reflecting on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and Ben Wyatt's moments from "Parks and Recreation."
• Artistic Identity: Exploring a film about a woman's struggle to break free from a toxic relationship and find her creative voice.
• Surreal Horror: Reviewing a film with characters like Ashman and the meat woman, exploring bizarre encounters and real-world challenges.
• Zombie Prequel: Discussing "Soul Station," the animated prequel to "Train to Busan."
• Animated Horror and Bank Robber: Comparing mature themes in animated horror and a documentary on a charming 70s bank robber.
• Musical vs. Thriller: Contrasting trailers for "Wicked" and "Heretic" starring Hugh Grant.

Feature: Stopmotion  https://youtu.be/aKgUG92fMac?si=QTkcAG77_wSCK7dE 

Rewind: Alice (1988) Alice Trailer 

Fast Forward: Seoul Station https://youtu.be/WZZ9QHJD2_U?si=31pGloNTeOI6K41g  

Special Feature: You Like it Darker by Stephen King https://stephenking.com  

Special Feature: Malakout Trailer 

Special Feature: How to Rob a Bank Trailer 

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Bonjour, Horror Rewind fans! 🌹🕷️ Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the world of French horror films!

This week, we're reminiscing about our Parisian adventures and diving deep into some of the most chilling films that French cinema has to offer. 🍷🍸

Episode Highlights:

🕯️ Boulevardiers & Banter: Sip on a sophisticated Boulevardier as our mixologist/producer, Asher, shares the cocktail's storied past.

🦈 Shark Action in "Under Paris": We dissect this slow-burn film and discuss our mixed feelings about the much-anticipated shark action.

🕷️ Spider Thrills with "Infested": Available on Shudder, this spider-centric horror has us comparing it to the "Evil Dead" series and sharing hilarious personal stories about pet tarantulas.

🏚️ Socio-Economic Themes in Horror: A look into the socio-economic prejudices and impressive special effects in "Infested," despite its modest budget.

👁️ Classic Chills with "Les yeux sans visage": Explore the surreal narrative and eerie cinematography of this influential black-and-white film.

🗺️ Favorites & Thrillers: From "As Above, So Below" to "Raw," and a gush over the European thriller series "Ripley," we share our top French horror picks.

✈️ Travel Tales & Social Media Fun: Personal stories about upcoming travels, new social media endeavors, and celebrating the accomplishments of a multi-talented friend.

Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or new to the genre, this episode of Horror Rewind offers a delightful mix of film analysis, cultural insights, and charming anecdotes. 

Be sure to check out all the links to books, shows, and movies mentioned in the episode, and stay tuned for more ghoulish fun. Join Kelly and Meg on their bi-weekly episodes, and keep an eye on their website for book tour updates. Don’t forget to connect with them on YouTube, Patreon, and social media for even more spooky content. Cheers to a thrilling French horror journey!

Feature: Under Paris Under Paris | Official Trailer | Netflix  and Infested Infested | Official Trailer | Shudder 

Rewind: Eyes Without a Face Trailer   

Fast Forward: Ripley Ripley Trailer 

Special Features: Boo Can’t Poo by Iris Wang https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/product/boo-cant-poo/  

Trailer: Wicked Wicked - Official Trailer

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Lots of movies and TV watched this week! True Detective Night Country, The Curse, Fargo, Birth/Rebirth, The Hole in the Ground and more.

Today we talk about The Conjuring 3 and the other movies in the conjuring universe.

Today we chat about our upcoming book tour and preview our next two books!

Today we talk about A Quiet Place: Part II and give some other horror, and non horror, recommendations including Bo Burnham's Inside.

For our four year anniversary we are throwing back to classic episodes! We discuss The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the movie's origin, Ed Gein, in this episode.

Today we talk about the new movie in the Saw universe, Spiral.

For our four year anniversary we are revisiting classic episodes! In this episode we discuss the 1980 classic Friday the 13th.  Lisa mixes us a cocktail based on a scene from the movie and we talk about Dearest Sister.

For our four year anniversary we're revisiting episodes from our first year! We discuss Poltergeist in this episode as well as the Gremlins movies in our Bonus Rewind segment.