The year of Mike Flannigan continues with what made him a household name: the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House. We are joined by our friend Robyn to break down all ten episodes and dive into trauma, jump scares, family drama, plot twists, ghosts, mental illness, the myth of the forever home and so much more.
If you didn't find all of the lurking spirits in the background, check out the Screen Rant YouTube video.
For further reading, check out these sources:
"'She exposed the fragility of so-called civilized life': why Shirley Jackson's horror speaks to our times." by Elizabeth Hand
The Ambiguity of Existence of Ghosts in Haunting of Hill House and Turn of the Screw and their Netflix Adaptations by Chantal de Heer
You can follow Robyn on Instagram and be sure to check out The Scariest Things podcast
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Episode 247: The Ghouls Celebrate Shudder
Join Jacki and Marissa as they celebrate another favorite Ghouls streaming service: Shudder. This all horror channel has been a JG staple for years, and it brings together the best older horror classics as well as the best in indie and Shudder produced horror.
Specifically, they ghouls tackle the 2023 Shudder Original The Sacrifice Game. A surprisingly fun play on home invastion and demon possession films. They also talk Mandy, a 2018 Shudder darling. Marissa gushes over the trippy artistry of the film while Jacki celebrates both the softer side of Nic Cage as well as his unhinged crazy side. And while Jacki criticizes the influencer, capitalism driven cults of consumption that define modern America Marissa sadly misses the point and ironically begs those very same companies for sponsorship (But seriously... Shudder, Owala, Uggs, call us).
References
Tenderness Amidst Chaos: How 'Mandy' Rejects Violent Masculine Power by Kat Mildner
How Shudder become the home of horror and the Genre Phenonmenon of 2020 by Simon Thompson
The Cult of the Stanley Might be Over, but Consumerism is Still Thriving by Shawna Ripari
Welcome to the Cult of Aesthetics by Laura Jane Atelier
Why Every Brand Feels Like a Cult Now by Ashley Viola
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Episode 246: Smile 1 & 2
This week Jacki and Marissa are joined by the awesome Katie Hampton and Marie Brand from Napping Through Happy Hour to discuss Smile 1 and Smile 2. Marissa goes 0 for 2 this spring, forcing their awesome, non-horror heavy guests to experience these gory psychological horror films.
Do these films handle trauma and grief in an irresponsible way? What is a filmmaker's responsibility to the audience when dealing with heavy topics? Will anything defeat this demon? How much Voss water can one person chug in a day? Is Morris real? The gang tackles these questions and more as they dive into the Smile franchise.
Check out Marie and Katie on Napping Through Happy Hour, a podcast about real life and real drama in real time on any of your favorite podcast apps. And, be sure to follow Napping on socials:
Napping on Instagram
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Episode 245: We Love Tubi
Like any self respecting movie podcast, the Jersey Ghouls love the free streaming service, Tubi! In this episode the Ghouls searched through the never ending horror section on Tubi to chat about the titles that jumped out at them and even had each other watch one! As per usual, Marissa takes one path and Jacki takes another, but in the end, it's all love for Tubi.
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Episode 244: The MFU Continues
Jacki and Marissa continue their deep dive into the Mike Flanagan Universe with a talk about Ouija: Origin of Evil and Gerald's Game. They dive into the history of Ouija and cycles of violence and abuse. They also point out some bout Flanagan's auteur patterns as they start to really take form in these films.
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