Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast

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Episode 193: The Green River Killer Aug 11, 2022

Show notes

The clock strikes Soul's Midnight once again as we explore the case of the Green River Killer.

This is a very disturbing, lengthy case that involves sexual assault, rape, murder, and necrophilia. We want to be very clear about that so that people who might experience distress from listening to discussions about those topics can stop the episode here. We want to encourage everyone to put their mental health and well-being first - if you are concerned about the topics that may be covered in this episode, please join us next time.

We encourage you to visit the post for this episode on our website so you can see the faces of the victims.

Sources:

Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer - America's Deadliest Serial Killer by Ann Rule

The Search for the Green River Killer: The True Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer by Carlton Smith and Tomás Guillén

The Shadow Girls podcast hosted by Carolyn Ossorio, on iHeart Radio

Prosecutor's Summary of the Evidence, submitted by the King County District Attorney in regards to the killer's sentencing consideration

My Uncle is the Green River Killer, documentary directed by Rob Dorfmann

Episode 192: The Funeral is About to Begin - Phantasm thru Phantasm IV: Oblivion Jul 28, 2022

Show notes

We're going to snag that tall dude! We go in depth on the original Phantasm and talk about the franchise up through Phantasm IV!

Sources:

"Cult Films Spell Success for Movie-Maker" by Steve Porath, The Evening News

"Rewind: The Making of Phantasm" by Dominic Barlow, FilmInk

Director and cast commentary with Don Coscarelli, A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, and Angus Scrimm

Episode 190: Hell is a Teenage Girl - Ginger Snaps & Excision Jun 24, 2022

Show notes

We're joined by Micah to talk about femme transformation horror in Ginger Snaps and Excision!

Resources for Crisis Help

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Line - 1-800-273-8255

Self Harm Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741

Trevor Project Crisis Line:

Text START to 678-678
Call 1-866-488-7386
Start a Chat

International

Click this link to see a list of hotlines around the world

Sources:

Ginger Snaps (2000)

"Ginger Snaps Press Kit"

Writer commentary with Karen Walton

Excision (2012)

Writer-Director/Star commentary with Richard Bates, Jr. and AnnaLynne McCord

"Excision (2012): AnnaLynne McCord & Ricky Bates Jr. Interview (Zombies + Strap-Ons)", YellMagazine

Find Micah at @TheMacabreMouse on Twitter and @msvalentine138 on Instagram!

Episode 189: Left of the Dial - Rock 'n' Roll High School & Pump Up the Volume Jun 09, 2022

Show notes

In honor of Tab's birthday, we're ready to rock out and talk hard with a couple of her favorite non-horror films. We watched Rock 'n' Roll High School and Pump Up the Volume!

Sources:

Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)

"Rock 'n' Roll High at 40: How the Ramones and a Rebellious Female Lead Invaded Theaters" by Raj Tawney, Variety

Pump Up the Volume (1990)

"Talk Hard: The Making of the Teen-Angst Classic Pump Up the Volume" by Eric Ducker, The Ringer

Episode 188: The Boy Who Cried Jason - Friday the 13th The Final Chapter & Jason Lives May 26, 2022

Show notes

We're making Crystal Lake memories! Hey, Jason! We watched Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter and Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives!

Source:

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, documentary

Episode 187: I'm Into Survival - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) & A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors May 12, 2022

Show notes

After this, we'll never sleep again! We followed Nancy's story in A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!

Source:

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (documentary)

Episode 186: One by One - The Evil Dead Trilogy Apr 28, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, JOIN US …as we bask in the glow of Hollywood's most impressive chin with Bruce Campbell and the Evil Dead Trilogy - The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn, and Army of Darkness!

Sources:

The Evil Dead (1981)

Commentary with Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, and Bruce Campbell

Commentary with Bruce Campbell

The Evil Dead: The Untold Saga (documentary)

Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (1987)

Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Scott Speigel, and Greg Nicotero

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead II (documentary)

Army of Darkness (1992)

Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert

Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness (documentary)

Behind-the-Scenes Footage from KNB Effects (featurette)

Episode 185: Movies For Jacobs Who Like Movies - First Blood & The Warriors Apr 14, 2022

Show notes

In celebration of Jacob's birthday, we take a detour from the horror highway with a couple of his favorite non-horror films - First Blood and The Warriors!

Sources:

First Blood (1982)

Commentary w/Sylvester Stallone

Commentary w/novel author David Morrell

The Warriors (1979)

The Warriors Movie Site, warriorsmovie.co.uk

"The Warriors at 40: the enduring appeal of a New York classic" by Charles Bramesco, The Guardian

"Remember the Warriors: Behind the Chaotic, Drug-Fueled, and Often Terrifying Making of a Cult Classic" by Jackson Connor, The Village Voice

"Can You Dig It? The Warriors, 35 Years Later" by Jennifer M. Wood, Esquire

Episode 184: Mirror Image - The Broken (2008) & Us Mar 24, 2022

Show notes

We take a long look in the mirror with The Broken (2008) and Jordan Peele's Us!