Shows like Squid Game terrify us because they turn ordinary childhood games into brutal life-or-death contests, corrupting something innocent and familiar. The horror comes not only from the violence, but from the idea that desperate people can be pushed to betray morality, friendship, and even humanity for survival or money. Beneath the bright colors and si ... Show More
May 5
S6 Ep335: Episode 335: Vampires and Churches
Tonight’s feature-length tale of vampiric terror is all seven chapters of ‘I Am a Priest, and my Parishioners are Vampires’, a wonderful story by Jrubas, kindly shared with me via my sub-reddit and narrated here for you all with the author’s express permission: https://www.reddit ... Show More
1h 59m
Oct 2024
188: Nightmare Fuel or Fiction?..
Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin! Scary, Spooky Season is back, and we have 9 chilling tales to dive into! Now not every story in this year's theme is paranormal, because we all know reality can be even scarier. But for those that are paranormal.. do ... Show More
1h 53m
Dec 2024
Episode 71: Season Five Prologue
Welcome to Season Five, family.CW: Imagery of being trapped in a small town, imagery associated with the satanic panic, family strife.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro mu ... Show More
14m 14s