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Oculus and Mysterious Mirrors Sep 12, 2023

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Welcome back to Nothing Scarier Podcast !
Your hosts watch the 2014 movie Oculus then Cayla brings you the history and horror of haunted mirrors. Get ready for a dose of dark mirrors, tales of spectral reflections, and bizarre occurrences that will make you question whether that face in the glass is really yours. So grab your headphones, turn down the lights, and let's dive into the terrifying world of haunted mirrors. Are you sure it's you, smiling back from the glass?
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Caputo, Giovanni B. “Strange-Face-In-The-Mirror Illusion.” Perception, vol. 39, no. 7, Jan. 2010, pp. 1007–1008, https://doi.org/10.1068/p6466.
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Golembiewski, Kate. “The Spooky Science of Why Mirrors Can Freak Us out so Much.” Atlas Obscura, 14 Oct. 2022, www.atlasobscura.com/articles/haunted-mirrors-strange-face-illusion#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt. .
Kaye, Don. “Interview: Oculus Director Mike Flanagan.” Den of Geek, 14 Apr. 2014, www.denofgeek.com/movies/interview-oculus-director-mike-flanagan/.
“Mike Flanagan (Filmmaker).” Wikipedia, 2 Mar. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Flanagan_(filmmaker).
Newkirk , Greg. “The Dark Mirror: The Haunted Object Terrifying Hundreds.” Weekinweird.com, 17 Aug. 2017, weekinweird.com/2015/08/17/the-dark-mirror-haunted-object/.
“The Rise of the Mirror as Commonplace.” Www.brown.edu, Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World, www.brown.edu/Departments/Joukowsky_Institute/courses/13things/7306.html#:~:text=Reflective%20surfaces%20made%20of%20polished.
TOPPMAN, LAWRENCE . “Scares Come in Pairs in Horror Movie “Oculus.”” Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2014, www.charlotteobserver.com./entertainment/article9111494.html.
Wilhelmi, Jack. “Oculus: The Lasser Glass’ Strange Origin Explained.” ScreenRant, 9 Dec. 2019, screenrant.com/oculus-movie-lasser-glass-origin-explained/.
Newkirk, D & J. “The Dark Mirror.” Traveling Museum of the Paranormal & Occult, paramuseum.com/pieces/the-dark-mirror/.

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The Legend of Boggy Creek and Bigfoot Sep 05, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of Nothing Scarier Podcast!
This week we go back to the Texarkana Triangle and hunt for one of the most well known of the cryptids - Big Foot! First we watch the 1972 classic - The Legend of Boggy Creek. Then Courtney brings us some truly fantastic 'facts' about the most sought after, the most mysterious, and the most agro of all cryptids.
Join us for some dimension hopping, a little suspended belief, and the most official and proper name for big foot.
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Additional Sources

“Bigfoot.” Wikipedia, 5 Sept. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot#cite_note-173. Accessed 5 Sept. 2023.
Corrigan, Naomi. “Bigfoot Is “Interdimensional Creature That Can Disappear at Will”, Expert Claims.” Dailystar.co.uk, 14 July 2022, www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/bigfoot-interdimensional-creature-can-disappear-27452134. Accessed 5 Sept. 2023.
Cryptids, Cryptomundo. Cryptomundo» Invisible Bigfoot? cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/invisible-bf/. Accessed 5 Sept. 2023.
“Fouke Monster: Sightings.” Foukemonster.net, 2018, www.foukemonster.net/sightings.htm.
kreidler, Marc. Bigfoot Eyeshine: A Contradiction | Center for Inquiry. 28 Sept. 2017, centerforinquiry.org/blog/bigfoot_eyeshine_a_contradiction/. Accessed 5 Sept. 2023.
“Marble Mountain Bigfoot “Original Video.”” Www.youtube.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8XSQbayXs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2023.
“Patterson-Gimlin Film HD 60fps.” Www.youtube.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPlRr_OfxZI. Accessed 5 Sept. 2023.
Wikipedia Contributors. “Patterson–Gimlin Film.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson%E2%80%93Gimlin_film.

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Mama and The Third Man Factor Aug 29, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the Nothing Scarier Podcast!
This week is a first for Nothing Scarier - We finally found a movie that frightens both of your hosts! Join us as we watch Mama and try to not to get too freaked out. Darkness, crawling and some of the creepiest practical effects you've even seen wait for you in this week's movie. Then Cayla brings us the mysterious, comforting and confounding details of The Third Man Factor.
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Additional Sources

Chalmers, Sarah. “The Third Man Factor: How Those in Dire Peril Have Felt a Sudden Presence at Their Side, Inspiring Them to Survive.” Mail Online, www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1197394/The-Third-Man-Factor-How-dire-peril-felt-sudden-presence-inspiring-survive.html.
Geiger, John. The Third Man Factor. Weinstein Books, 1 Sept. 2009.
king-theme.com, and Account Administrator. “9/11 Survivor Shares His Incredible Story at Tulmar.” Tulmar, 27 Oct. 2020, www.tulmar.com/2020/10/27/4347/#:~:text=Ron%2C%20a%20native%20of%20Hamilton. Accessed 29 Aug. 2023.
“Mama.” IMDb, 18 Jan. 2013, www.imdb.com/title/tt2023587/.
“Mama (2013 Film).” Wikipedia, 7 Mar. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama_(2013_film).
News, A. B. C. “Do Guardian Angels Exist? Investigating Our Invisible Companions.” ABC News, abcnews.go.com/US/guardian-angels-exist-investigating-invisible-companions/story?id=19053535.

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The Nun and the Loudun Possessions Aug 22, 2023

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We are going back to the Conjuring Cinematic Universe this week!
What does a possessed nun parade, a casanova priest and a broom in a shower have in common? They are all featured in this week's episode of Nothing Scarier podcast! Your hosts watch The Nun, then Courtney brings us the case of the Loudun Possessions. This tea might be from the 1600s, but its piping hot!
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Additional Sources

Aldous Huxley. The Devils of Loudun. New York, Harper Perennial, 2009.
Ferre, Lux. “Loudun Possessions – OCCULT WORLD.” Occult World, 25 July 2017, occult-world.com/loudun-possessions/. Accessed 22 Aug. 2023.
History, Puppet. “The Demonic Possessions of Loudun • Puppet History.” Www.youtube.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHkUdA68YNI.
“Jeanne Des Anges.” Wikipedia, 11 June 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_des_Anges. Accessed 22 Aug. 2023.
“Urbain Grandier.” Wikipedia, 9 Nov. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbain_Grandier.
Wikipedia Contributors. “Loudun Possessions.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Nov. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudun_possessions.
Certeau, Michel de. Translated by Micheal B. Smith. The Possession at Loudun. The University of Chicago Press, 2000

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Signs and Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter Aug 15, 2023

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This week we are looking for signs! Or rather, we are watching the 2002 M. Night Shyamalan classic - Signs!
Join your Nothing Scarier Hosts as we watch and review signs. Then Cayla bring us the intriguing and terrifying details of the Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter! Little green men, questionable dialog and the best creepy kid line to date await in this week's all new episode!
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Additional Sources

CARTER, MARIA . “The Eerie Story behind the Small Town Everyone Is Flocking to for the Eclipse This Summer.” Country Living, 21 July 2017, www.countryliving.com/life/a44064/eclipseville-hopkinsville-ky-history/. Accessed 15 Aug. 2023.
Janssen, Volker. “How the “Little Green Men” Phenomenon Began on a Kentucky Farm.” History, 2 Jan. 2020, www.history.com/news/little-green-men-origins-aliens-hopkinsville-kelly.
“Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter.” Completely Kentucky Wiki, completely-kentucky.fandom.com/wiki/Kelly-Hopkinsville_Encounter. Accessed 15 Aug. 2023.
“The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter: Indisputable Evidence of Aliens – or a Mislabeled Owl?” IFLScience, 24 Feb. 2023, www.iflscience.com/the-kelly-hopkinsville-encounter-indisputable-evidence-of-aliens-or-a-mislabelled-owl-67683. Accessed 15 Aug. 2023.
Wikipedia Contributors. “Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Sept. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%E2%80%93Hopkinsville_encounter.
Writer , Staff. “Kentucky Goblins the Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter - Any Mystery.” Anymystery.com, 4 Oct. 2022, anymystery.com/kentucky-goblins-kelly-hopkinsville-encounter/. Accessed 15 Aug. 2023.

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Stay Alive and Elizabeth Bathory/Killer Games Aug 08, 2023

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2006 is calling and Nothing Scarier must answer!!!
Welcome back to another episode of Nothing Scarier. This week we watch the polarizing-but-perfectly-2006 movie Stay Alive. Then Courtney brings us the horrifying history of Elizabeth Bathory AND dives into some true tales surrounding killer games. Video games might rot your brain - but only if you survive that long!!
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Ahoy. “POLYBIUS - the Video Game That Doesn’t Exist.” YouTube, 8 Sept. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7X6Yeydgyg.

Bartosiewicz, Aleksandra. “Elisabeth Báthory -a True Story.” Przegląd Nauk Historycznych, 1 Jan. 2018, www.academia.edu/38961180/Elisabeth_B%C3%A1thory_a_true_story. Accessed 8 Aug. 2023.

Donaldson, Kayleigh. “Countess Elizabeth Báthory and the Dark Truth behind Her Killer Legend.” SYFY Official Site, 30 Sept. 2020, www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/countess-elizabeth-bathory-and-the-dark-truth-behind-her-killer-legend.

“Elizabeth Bathory: Blood Countess or Framed Aristocrat?” Icy Sedgwick, 29 Jan. 2022, www.icysedgwick.com/elizabeth-bathory/.

O’CONNELL, RONAN . “The Bloody Legend of Hungary’s Serial Killer Countess.” Travel, 21 Oct. 2022, www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-bloody-legend-of-hungarys-serial-killer-countess.

Perrin, Steve. “Berzerk: The Killer Arcade Game?” Little Bits of Gaming & Movies, 27 Oct. 2019, littlebitsofgaming.com/2019/10/27/berzerk-the-killer-arcade-game/.

“Polybius (Urban Legend).” Wikipedia, 10 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybius_(urban_legend).

Wirtanen, Josh. “How Many People Has the Berzerk Arcade Game Killed? – Retrovolve.” Retrovolve.com, retrovolve.com/how-many-people-has-the-berzerk-arcade-game-killed/. Accessed 8 Aug. 2023.

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The Girl With All The Gifts and Sporror (Mushrooms!) Aug 01, 2023

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Welcome back to Nothing Scarier Podcast!
Hungries, Mushrooms, Myths and LSD -Nothing Scarier Podcast has them all and more in this week's episode! After watching The Girl With All The Gifts, Cayla brings us all things Sporror. What's growing in your backyard and why are we frightened of our fungal friends?
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Bauer, Patricia. “Dancing Plague of 1518 | Facts & Theories.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 8 Jan. 2019, www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518.
Greeka. “Myth of Pandora, the First Woman on Earth - Greek Myths | Greeka.” Greekacom, www.greeka.com/greece-myths/pandora/#:~:text=Thus%2C%20the%20first%20mortal%20woman.
“Symptoms of C. Neoformans Infection.” CDC, 2019, www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/cryptococcosis-neoformans/symptoms.html.
Ward, Alie . “Special Ep: Mycology (MUSHROOMS) Dr. Tom Volk Memorial Episode.” Alie Ward, 30 Nov. 2022, www.alieward.com/ologies/mycologymemorial. Accessed 1 Aug. 2023.

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Lake Placid and Gustave the Croc Jul 18, 2023

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Welcome back to Nothing Scarier Podcast!
This week we get another creature feature! Join us while we watch Lack Placid, root for betty white and come to terms with the writing style of the 90s. Then Courtney tells us all about the massive and real life Gustave!
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Changeling (2008) and Christine and Walter Collins Jul 11, 2023

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Welcome back to Nothing Scarier Podcast!
This week we watched out first designated "true story" movie - Changeling (2008). Then Cayla brings us the infuriating and heartbreaking story of Walter Collins and his Mother's unending dedication to finding him.
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Arrant, Chris . “How “Changeling” Changed J. Michael Straczynski’s Career | Newsarama.com.” Web.archive.org, 8 Aug. 2016, web.archive.org/web/20160808045658/www.newsarama.com/1433-how-changeling-changed-j-michael-straczynski-s-career.html. Accessed 11 July 2023.

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“Changeling (Film).” Wikipedia, 7 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling_(film).

Ebert, Roger. “Changeling Movie Review & Film Summary (2008) | Roger Ebert.” Https://Www.rogerebert.com/, 8 Oct. 2008, www.rogerebert.com/reviews/changeling-2008.

“Gordon Stewart Northcott.” Wikipedia, 20 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Stewart_Northcott.

Hogan, Suzanne . “A Missouri Town Almost Forgot It Invented the Greatest Thing since Anything: Sliced Bread.” KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City, 6 July 2022, www.kcur.org/history/2022-07-06/chillicothe-missouri-sliced-bread.

https://www.kcet.org/people/hadley-meares. “The Flood: St. Francis Dam Disaster, William Mulholland, and the Casualties of L.A. Imperialism.” KCET, 26 July 2013, www.kcet.org/history-society/the-flood-st-francis-dam-disaster-william-mulholland-and-the-casualties-of-l-a-imperialism. Accessed 11 July 2023.

J. Michael Straczynski. “Changeling.” IMDb, 31 Oct. 2008, www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2020.

“J. Michael Straczynski.” Wikipedia, 9 June 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Michael_Straczynski. Accessed 11 July 2023.

Neuman, Clayton. “AMC - Blogs - Movie News - Cannes Film Festival - Interview with Changeling Screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski.” Web.archive.org, 16 Sept. 2008, web.archive.org/web/20080916024909/blogs.amctv.com/movie-news/2008/05/cannes-film-festival-changeling.php. Accessed 11 July 2023.

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The Empty Man and Tulpas Jul 04, 2023

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Welcome back to Nothing Scarier Podcast!
This week we watched The Empty Man, then Courtney discusses the curious occurrence of Tulpas. How far could you go on concentration alone? How powerful can the belief of many become? All this and more in this week's episode of Nothing Scarier Podcast
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