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We look at some of the most famous stories of alien abduction: Barney and Betty Hill, Antônio Vilas-Boas, the Allagash Abduction, and the Eumemmerring Creek Encounter. What do these stories have in common?

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A bright light rapidly descends upon you from the night sky, and you wake up miles away, hours later, disoriented and disheveled. Over the next few weeks, vague memories turn to nightmares as you struggle to remember what happened that night. Since the 1950s, horrifying encounters like this have become so commonplace that they’ve inspired countless books, TV shows, and movies. But is there more to these tales? With so many commonalities between them, it’s easy to see why so many believe. Today, by examining four of the most foundational stories of their kind, we attempt to uncover the truth behind Alien Abductions.

Sensitive topics: Mental trauma, racism
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On this week's Movie Club, we tackle another movie as voted on by YOU: Annihilation. We loved this movie and were happy for a chance to re-watch it. What do you all think? Why'd you vote for this one? Let us know in the comments!

Sensitive topics: body horror, self-harm, mental health, death, gore

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We look at the life and legacy of the Count of St. Germain, the most interesting man in history. Did he actually exist? Was he as fascinating as he claimed to be? Or was he nothing more than a charlatan?

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In the 18th century, a strange man swept Europe’s most elite crowds off their feet with an endless toolkit of impressive skills and attributes. His ability to move through high society gave him a huge impact on the events of history, so much so that many thought him to be immortal. However, the more attention he received, the more questions that arose. Who was this man? Where had he come from? And how did he possess a lifetime’s worth of skills, all while refusing to share his age or background? Today, we’re diving into history’s most mysterious man, the Count of St. Germain.

Sensitive topics: Attempted assault

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The haunting story of the infamous ghost ship, Ourang Medan. Did the crew die mysteriously, or is the tale nothing more than legend?Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.comOur sponsors:Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster at http://rocketmoney.com/REDWEBIt was a calm night at sea when a cluster of sailors received disturbing distress signals. After locating the ship, they found a haunting scene: every single crew member was already dead, their faces frozen in horror. Just moments later, the ship erupted in flames, sinking to the ocean floor along with any evidence of what might have occurred. Today, we’re investigating the fact and fiction behind one of the most famous ghost ships, the Ourang Medan.Submitted for the approval of the Task Force by Raven and SlippySlappyAbe
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On this episode of Movie Club, we go back a few decades to a campier time. Dare we say, crappier time? You be the judge as we talk about the first Resident Evil. Let us know what you think in the comments! Are you fans of the games too? How do you think this will compare to Zach Cregger's version coming out later this year!

Sensitive topics: nudity, death, gore, blood, violence, self-harm, mutilation

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