In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we dive into Rosemary’s Baby—a haunting tale of paranoia, gaslighting, and control. As Rosemary navigates a pregnancy surrounded by manipulative neighbors and a disturbingly distant husband, the line between reality and nightmare blurs. We explore the film’s themes of bodily autonomy, misogyny, and what happens when no one believes you—drawing eerie parallels to real-life true crime cases.
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Hereditary (2018): Episode 27
In this episode, I’m diving into Hereditary—Ari Aster’s devastating portrait of grief, generational trauma, and the terrifying legacy we can’t outrun. I’m joined by my sisters for a raw, personal conversation about how mental health issues have impacted our own family tree. From dissociation to depression, we unpack how Hereditary uses horror to mirror the quiet, inherited struggles so many families keep behind closed doors.
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The Curse of La Llorona (2019): Episode 26
Echoes of La Llorona (Mother’s Day Special): This Mother’s Day, I’m joined by my own mom to explore the legend of La Llorona and her eerie connection to real-life cases like Juana Leija and Andrea Yates. We dive into how maternal grief, myth, and murder intersect in haunting and heartbreaking ways.
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Psycho (1960): Episode 25
This week on Scream Queen Podcast, we kick off our May theme Momsters with a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho — the film that made Mother issues terrifying.We break down Norman Bates’ twisted psychology, the film’s shocking legacy, and the real-life killer who inspired it: Ed Gein. Plus, a special guest, Meka with Cinematic Nightmares, joins us to unpack how Psycho helped birth the modern slasher.Guest:https://www.instagram.com/cinematicnightmarespodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://youtube.com/@cinematicnightmarespodcast?si=Zg9sQISOYA84j5e0
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M.F.A. Mastering the Fine Art of Revenge (2017): Episode 24
his week, I delve into one of the most emotionally raw rape-revenge thrillers of the 2010s — M.F.A. starring Francesca Eastwood as Noelle, an art student whose life is shattered after a brutal assault. But when the system fails her, she doesn’t just seek justice… she becomes it.We break down how M.F.A. flips the revenge narrative on its head with haunting realism and feminist fury — and I make connects to the true horror of the Brock Turner case, where a convicted rapist served just three months in jail after being caught assaulting an unconscious woman behind a dumpster.What happens when a survivor stops waiting for justice and starts creating her own?Trigger warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual assault, trauma, and real-life rape cases.
Step into the chilling world of horror and true crime! Join me each week on my podcast as I dissect iconic horror movies, uncover their deeper meanings, and connect them to real-life true crime events. Whether you're a film buff or a true crime enthusiast, this is your ultimate destination for dark storytelling and sharp analysis.
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