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Sometimes Dead is Better

Chris Doty and Christin Neal

Tv & Film

True Crime

Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 74

Each episode Chris and Christin do a deep dive into one of their favorite horror movies. Chris dwells on colors and themes of the movie while Christin tries to stop her brain from thinking of all the real life horror that she connects to the movie.

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The Amityville Horror: Get Out!

Episode 72

Thursday, January 4, 2024 • Duration 01:21:22

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1979 smash hit, The Amityville Horror. They discuss the influence the movie had on horror movies to come, priest fights and Margot Kidder's pigtails. Then Christin tells Chris the real story of the Amityville murders and the tales told by George and Kathy Lutz. Christin goes on to horrify Chris with more stories of family annihilators. Grab your axe and listen as you get all that wood chopped!

CW: murder, gore

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Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gahhhbbiewatts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Sources:

Podcasts: Very Scary People and Father Wants Us Dead, listen wherever you get your podcasts!

https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2015/04/the-real-story-behind-true-story/391376/

https://www.crimetraveller.org/2019/05/family-annihilation-crimes-psychology-familicide/

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

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The Thing: Mac Wants the Flamethrower!

Episode 71

Thursday, November 9, 2023 • Duration 01:25:14

In this episode, Chris and Christin discuss the 1982 John Carptenter classic The Thing. They discuss the mechanics of "thinging out", the coolness of Kurt Russell, and the Wilford Brimely of it all. They geek out over Rob Bottin's monster designs. and guess who was "The Thing" and when. Then Christin gives some book recommendations for fans of The Thing. Finally, Chris discusses the classic X-Files episode (and Thing homage/rip-off) "Ice."

CW: murder, gore

What they are drinking: J&B Blended Scotch Whiskey on the rocks

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Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gahhhbbiewatts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

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Jaws Part 2: 1916 Shark Attacks, USS Indianapolis and Lady in the Dunes

Episode 64

Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Duration 44:10

In this Jaws part 2 episode Christin tells Chris three amazing stories that tie to Jaws. First they talk about a murder that happened 100 miles away during the filming of Jaws and how the movie may have clues to the answer. They then discuss the true story of the 1916 New Jersey shark attacks and finally the true story of the USS Indianapolis. You do not want to miss this episode, rabbit holes galore!

CW: murder, PTSD, war, deadly shark attacks, child death

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gahhhbbiewatts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

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Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

Sources:

Podcast, Inside Jaws, hosted by Mark Ramsey, Wondery https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-jaws/id1387670973

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/07/150702-shark-attack-jersey-shore-1916-great-white/

https://www.history.com/news/uss-indianapolis-sinking-survivor-stories-sharks

Jaws: I used to hate the water

Episode 63

Thursday, November 26, 2020 • Duration 01:01:44

In this episode Chris and Christin dive into the deep to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 terrifying classic Jaws. They discuss what a quotable movie it is, how Chris's parent's showed it to him when he was 5 (!) and the menagerie of wonderful characters. Chris also makes a Black Panther prediction. Come on in, the water is warm!

What they have been watching: Crawl (Prime) and Knock Knock (Netflix)

What they are drinking: Landshark beer and Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer in a Moscow mule with Reyka vodka (sans copper cup)

Movie discussion starts at: 7:07

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better

Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast

Twitter: @sometimesdead4

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

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Friday the 13th Part 2: Lake Bodom Murders

Episode 61

Thursday, November 19, 2020 • Duration 41:51

In this part 2 of their Friday the 13th episode, Christin tells Chris the most famous cold case murders in Finnish history, the Lake Bodom murders. They also discuss The Queen's Gambit and their "final girl" rankings. After a quick Friday the 13th Part 2 review (and a Jurassic Park/Jurassic World sidebar) they get into the true crime.

True crime discussion starts at: 25:24

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better

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Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c141pah7J_I

https://screamfestla.com/blog/real-unsolved-murders-lake-bodom

https://medium.com/@allisoneckmeier/true-crime-lake-bodom-murders-c9070a197de9

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-bodom-murders

Friday the 13th: It's got a death curse!

Episode 60

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 • Duration 01:14:10

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1980 slasher movie that kicked off one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, Friday the 13th. They discuss the rules of strip monopoly, whether the movie "cheated" and the Bacon of it all. They also discuss "final girls" that in the movies that they have reviewed on the podcast. Get your guitar (or machete) and gather 'round the campfire with them!

What they are watching: The Innocents (youtube) and EVIL (Netflix)

What they are drinking: Dogfish Head Camp Fire Amplifier stout and The Observer Trimtab

Movie discussion starts at: 14:16

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better

Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast

Twitter: @sometimesdead4

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: It's you, it's me, it's us

Episode 62

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 • Duration 57:14

In this episode Chris and Christin have an emergency meeting to discuss Mike Flanagan's sophomore follow up to The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Like many of us, they have just binged the 9 episodes and have burning questions, thoughts and hot takes. Did they give Oliver Jackson-Cohen his Scottish accent to make him 75% hotter? Where are all the ghosts? What does it all mean?!?

SPOILERS (!!!) for BLY MANOR AND AN AMERICAN MURDER

CW: depression, suicide, murder, interpersonal violence

They first discuss the Netflix documentary, An American Murder.

What they are drinking: Crestwood Barrel Riesling and Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon

Show discussion starts at: 10:37

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better

Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast

Twitter: @sometimesdead4

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome

Episode 59

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 • Duration 24:54

In this episode Christin tells Chris what inspired Wes Craved to write A Nightmare on Elm Street, the terrifying cases of Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome. They also discuss Chris Evan's pic slip up, what little they know about the Vietnam War (and suggest just watching the new Ken Burn's doc, and the docs Origin Story and The Nightmare) and what dreams are made of.

https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death

https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/10/us/nightmares-suspected-in-bed-deaths-of-18-laotians.html

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-01-11-mn-3961-story.html#:~:text=Medical%20authorities%20call%20this%20Asian%20Death%20Syndrome.%20The,in%20Thailand%20something%20else%2C%22%20says%20Dr.%20Robert%20Kirschner.

https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/spooky-stuff/asian-death-syndrome-in-hmong-refugees-65606

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b7WI2w4WjU

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A Nightmare on Elm Street: He's dead honey, cause Mommy killed him

Episode 58

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 • Duration 01:00:18

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1984 Wes Craven classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. They discuss if Dave Matthews Band is creepy, their recurring dreams and how iconic Nancy's mom is. So put on your head phones, turn on Miss Nude America and join them!

What they are watching (listening): The Devil All the Time on Netflix and the podcast Cold

What they are drinking: Goat Island Blood Orange Weiss and Fire Maker Chattahoochee-Tea IPA

Movie discussion starts at: 10:06

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better

Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast

Twitter: @sometimesdead4

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

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The Blair Witch Project Part 2: Dyatlov Pass Incident

Episode 57

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 • Duration 30:37

In this part two episode Christin tells Chris how easy it is to get lost in the woods. She goes on to tell him the mysterious and terrifying story of the Russian Dyatlov Pass Incident. Chris also tells Christin about a poltergeist incident in his kitchen and they hear a sound on the podcast that puts Chris on edge.

Sources:

All That's Interesting. (2017, October 17) The Harrowing Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident

Pilkington, Mark. (2003, October 15) The Fear Frequency. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2003/oct/16/science.farout

The Infographics Show. (2019, August) What Made Hikers Take Clothes Off In Below Freezing Temps? (The Dyatlov Pass Mystery). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50MW9Rczxe8&feature=youtu.be

Stuff you Should Know Podcast. "The Dyatlov Pass Mystery". (2018, July 26). https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/how-stuff-works/stuff-you-should-know/e/55508258

Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts

Logo design by Katherine Ross

Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better

Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast

Twitter: @sometimesdead4

Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

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