Note: At ~the 6 minute mark our recording was cut, even though we talked for 1 hour. We don’t know what happened, but my story is the Reed’s Local ghost interrupted our recording—you can hear a noise before the recording cuts! But Rabbit Hole of Research ain’t afraid of any ghosts and we went back to do the recording, because the show goes on! Enjoy!
In the second October of Horror episode the Rabbit Hole Research dives into the spine-chilling realm of possessions and spirits, perfectly timed for Halloween. We take over Reed Local, with several guests. Reed’s Local co-owner and horror buff, Melissa Genova Hill; the writer/director of Killer Piñata series, Stephen Tramontana; and Luc (Reed’s handyman and movie buff). We unravel the complexities of how spirits possess both people and objects, backed by historical and cultural insights. Our discussion traverses iconic horror movies like 'Amityville Horror,' 'Evil Dead,' 'Child's Play,' and 'Christine,' weaving in contemporary debates on the genre's impact in literature and film. A special segment ties together horror and women's empowerment through 'Jennifer's Body,' coupled with childhood scares featuring a humorous anecdote about a 'possessed' Chatty Cathy doll. We also explore how horror can engage children with references to 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and 'Monster House.’
This episode is packed with a ton of possession movie recommendations and nostalgic reflections on possession horror classics. Remember to check out the show notes for a full list of Movies, Shows and Books mentioned in this episode!
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Address: 23017 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
And check out Stephen Tramontana (Killer Piñata series writer and director) and AngryMuleFilms on Instagram for all the latest info!
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