The Curators of Horror

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A Horrorday Gift - Absentia (2011) & The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014) Dec 23, 2019

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Hosts: Emrys and Katie
As it’s the peak of the holiday season we thought we'd take a break from curating movies for our friends and curate a horror movie gift for each other for Christmas.

We discuss how horror movie endings can make or break, Katie gets bored, Emrys finds some footage, and we say thank you, we also gift and discuss the movies Absentia and The Taking of Deborah Logan.

Movies
Absentia (2011) - Time stamp - 6:29
Stream
US - Amazon Prime
UK - YouTube

Written & Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Starring: Catherine Parker, Courtney Bell, Dave Levine, Justin Gordon and Doug Jones.

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014) - Time Stamp 21:34
Stream
US - Shudder
UK - Channel 4 on demand

Written and Directed by: Adam Robitel
Cast: Jill Larson, Anne Ramsay.
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
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Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern

The Fickle Lover - Xmas Edition - Anna and The Apocalypse (2017) vs. Better Watch Out (2016) Dec 20, 2019

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Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Guest: Ricardo
In our sixth episode we meet Ricardo, who loves some horror movies and hates others.
We discuss the "science" of rabies, spoiling the movie Home Alone and the importance of pencils. We debate what makes a musical, some shtick stealing takes place and also we discuss the movies Anna and the Apocalypse and Better Watch Out.
Movies
Anna & The Apocalypse (2017) - Time Stamp 25:24
Where to watch:
US - Amazing prime & Hulu
UK - NOW tv

Director: John McPhail
Writer: Alan McDonald
Cast: Ella Hunt, Mark Benton, Paul Kaye
Better Watch Out (2016) - Time Stamp 43:27
Where to watch:
US - Shudder, CRACKLE
UK - Shudder

Director: Chris Peckover
Writer: Zack Kahn
Cast: Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Dacre Montgomery, Patrick Warburton.
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
We also discuss the following films: Child’s Play, Scream, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, The Exorcist, The Mothman Prophecies, Shaun of the Dead, The Dead Trilogy, Repo The Genetic Opera, Little Shop Of Horrors, Home Alone and the TV series The Walking Dead.
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Twitter: @curatorofhorror
Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern

The Horror Dater - The Orphanage (2007) vs. The Boy (2016) Dec 06, 2019

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Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Guest: Dominic
In our fifth episode we meet Dom, who got in to Horror to impresses his boyfriends, and now he loves it for himself.
We discuss sickly cats, we fall in to a plot hole and we marvel at an enchanted bathing implement and we also discuss the movies The Orphanage and The Boy.
Movies
The Orphanage (2007)
Director: J.A. Bayona
Writer: Sergio G. Sánchez
Cast: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo
The Boy (2016)
Director: William Brent Bell
Writer: Stacey Menear
Cast: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
We also discussed the following films: Scream, Bird Box, The Strangers and the TV series The Walking Dead.
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Twitter: @curatorofhorror
Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern
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The Loves To Be Scared - The Skin I Live In (2011) vs. The Conjuring 2 (2016) Nov 22, 2019

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Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Guest: Ben
In our fourth episode we meet Ben, who loves to be scared. He shares his love of horror and ever more challenging mission to find movies that scare him. We discuss a good reason not to buy 2nd hand furniture, many different herring and play a certain "game" with three ghosts and also we discuss the movies The Skin I Live In and The Conjuring 2.
Movies
The Skin I Live In (2011)
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Writer: Thierry Jonquet, Pedro Almodóvar, Augustín Almodóvar.
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Jan Cornet
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Director: James Wan
Writer: Chad Hayes
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick wilson
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
We also discussed the following films: Poltergeist, Resident Evil Apocalypse. And also the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and the children’s book The Ankle Grabber by Rose Impey.
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Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern

The Horrorphobe - Jennifer’s Body (2009) vs. Crimson Peak (2015) Nov 08, 2019

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Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Guest: Nikki
In our third episode we meet the horrorphobe that is Nikki; she shares her experiences and fears of Horror and we discuss sleeves, breeches and the movies Jennifer’s Body and Crimson Peak.
Movies
Jennifer's Body
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Diablo Cody
Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody
Crimson Peak (2015)
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writer: Guillermo del Toro and Matthew Robins
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
Instagram: @curatorsofhorror
Twitter: @curatorofhorror
Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern

BONUS EPISODE- Halloween Special - Halloween (1978) Hocus Pocus (1993) Trick 'r Treat (2007) Oct 30, 2019

Show notes

Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Join us for a bonus HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.
This HALLOWEEN at The Curators of Horror we want to help find you a perfect Halloween horror movie. So we've curated you three different movies to meet your spooky seasonal viewing needs. We discuss a rubbish psychiatrist, how Katie fell in love with a cat, and the movies Halloween, Hocus Pocus and Trick 'r Treat.
No major spoilers for these ones, so you can listen and then watch.
Movies
Halloween (1978)
Director: John Carpenter
Writer: John Carpenter
Cast: Donald Pleasance, Jamie Lee Curtis
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Mick Garris
Cast: Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Thora Birch
Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Director: Michael Dougherty
Writer: Michael Dougherty
Cast: Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Dylan Baker
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Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Opening Music by: Tiffany Hern

Music: Halloween Theme by John Carpenter. I Put A Spell On You by Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins performed by Bette Middler, Trick 'r Treat Theme by Douglas Pipes.

The Can't Help But Look - Rosemary's Baby (1968) vs. Get Out (2017) Oct 25, 2019

Show notes

Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Guest: Adam Diggle
In our second episode we meet Diggle, who shares his love of Horror and we discuss the movies Rosemary’s Baby and Get Out.
Movies
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Roman Polanski
Cast: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer
Get Out (2017)
Director: Jordan Peele
Writer: Jordan Peele
Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Alison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
Instagram: @curatorsofhorror
Twitter: @curatorofhorror
Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern

The Take It Or Leave It - Saw (2004) vs. The Voices (2014) Oct 11, 2019

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Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Guest: Darcy Hegarty
In our first ever episode we meet Darcy, who shares his experiences and challenges with the Horror genre and we take a trip to a hostél and discuss the movies Saw and The Voices.
Movies
Saw (2004)
Director: James Wan
Writer: Leigh Whannell
Cast: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover
The Voices (2014)
Director: Marjane Satrapi
Writer: Michael R Perry
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick
SPOILER WARNING: We will discuss the plot of these movies in full, so if you haven’t seen them, pause this podcast, watch them, then come right on back.
Instagram: @curatorsofhorror
Twitter: @curatorofhorror
Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Produced and Edited by: Emrys
Music: Tiffany Hern

TRAILER - The Curators of Horror Oct 04, 2019

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Join us for Episode 1 on October 11th.
Here at the curators of horror we believe that there is a perfect horror movie out there for everyone. So whether you’re a lover or a hater or somewhere in between we want to help you reconnect or discover some wonderful gems from the Horror genre.

Hosts: Emrys and Katie
Instagram: @curatorsofhorror
Twitter: @curatorofhorror
Email: curatorsofhorror@gmail.com
Music: Spooky Scherzo by Sam Fonteyn

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