Today we dust off the records and scrolls of the Vatican, to get to the bottom of who the historical Giulia Tofana was. We also visit the ‘criminal magical underworld’ of 17th Century Europe, and I want to stay there forever. This is Part 2 of La Tofania, legendary poisoner, beauty maven, and Momager. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www…

Prepare for the craziness of Kitamura and the madness of Miike as we bring J-horror genre mash-ups to the drive-in with VERSUS (2000) and YAKUZA APOCALYPSE (2015). VERSUS: Non-spoiler - 7:13:20 Spoilers - 17:57:10 YAKUZA APOCALYPSE: Non-spoiler - 26:24:20 Spoilers - 34:17:50

Giulia Tofana ran a very successful poison ring in 17th Century Italy, and her legend is still talked about today. She is called a martyr for abused women and an early feminist. But the folklore that swirls around her memory is full of disinformation and tall tales. Yes, she really did kill people. Over 600 men, allegedly. But was she a patron sain…

As we wrap up this year's Summer Of Stephen series, come inside as we discussion THE OUTSIDER novela and HBO-Max series. (Note: We had some issues with Chris's mic for a 12-13 minute period, but it does clear up.)

Today is the conclusion of this twisted and bloody tale! We will discuss the link between lycanthropy and lunar cycles, historical cases of lycanthropy, Peter Stumpp in popular culture, werewolves in the media, and all the possible theories of what the fuck was happening in this case, including the one I believe is closest to the truth. This is Par…

In this fully loaded (357 joke. Couldn't resist) Franchise Focus, we share our favorite segments from the V/H/S series of films.

We are back back back back again, discussing the case of Peter Stumpp! Today we will cover the witch and werewolf trials of the Middle Ages, the Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches), German witch and werewolf hunters, other werewolf killers of that time period, and we will begin talking about a modern day affliction: Clinical Lycanthropy. Jo…

This case is INSANE in the membrane, get ready for a wild and gruesome ride! Today we are talking about medieval serial killer and convicted werewolf, Peter Stumpp. Today’s episode has all of my very favorite things: a medieval serial killer, werewolves, medieval torture, clinical psychology, Germany, witch trials, incest, and the list goes on. In …

Lace up your crosstrainers as we take on THE RUNNING MAN novel and film in this edition of Summer Of Stephen.

Today is the conclusion of Killer Fashion and Beauty! We lived, we laughed and we loved. Just kidding. We learned, we were horrified, and we are going to continue to be with this episode. Today we cover: Fast Fashion The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Artificial Silk Poison Socks Aniline Dyes Foot Binding and Breaking Fatal Footwear Black Boot Po…

Follow along, Fright Fans, as we flex our creative muscles and flesh out horror themed pitches for selected public domain properties.

Yes my darlings, today is Part 3 of Killer Fashion and Beauty! And we have a lot of deaths to cover. The Victorians really had a rough go of things, as we already knew, but today’s episode really drives that fact home. Today we cover: Shirts Corsets Lice Typhus Arsenic Green Perkin’s Purple Radium Next week is the last part of the series, I’ll see …

What in the flaming ballerinas is going on in this episode?! It’s Killer Fashion and Beauty, Part 2. Buckle up for some horrific history. Today we dig into the annals of fashion victims and cover: Scarves Gloves (yeah that’s right) Skirts of all kinds Asbestos clothing Flannelette Nonflam For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.co…

Lock your closets and look under your beds. We are kicking off Summer Of Stephen 2024 with THE BOOGEYMAN.

Episode 34, Killer Fashion and Beauty Part 1 Today we dive into fashion and beauty trends that ended in disaster and even (lots of) deaths. You would think those dangers were relegated to the past, but you would be wrong. Let’s dive into killer fashion and beauty trends throughout history. Today we cover: Skull moulding Celluloid Factory Fires Merc…

Join us at the drive-in for a pair of small indie productions from 2023 with BROOKLYN 45 and LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. BROOKLYN 45 Light spoilers - 11:25 Full spoilers - 20:54 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Light spoilers - 38:42 Full spoilers - 49:40

Today we finish up the horrifying saga of Mikhail Popkov, the Russia serial killer cop. We will talk about yet more victims, his downfall and arrest, the aftermath of his discovery, and Popkov and his family in the recent news. Also there’s wolves eating brains at the very end. Just for fun. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram…

I....where do I even begin with this case. It's hands down the craziest shit I've ever heard in my life. They say the devil is in the details, and the details of this case are what blew my mind. Honestly, you just have to listen. From 1992 to 2010, Popkov killed a confirmed 83 (but most likely many more) women and young girls between the ages of 19…

Time to get creepy with the cryptids as Joe tells of the tale of "The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp" in this edition of Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes!

Dropping a bonus episode into the main feed this week! When two beautiful young women were found dead in Downtown Los Angeles- both living within 3 miles of each other, both around the same age, both models, and both women of color- rumors were immediately swirling about an active serial killer. Let’s get to the truth of the deaths of Nichole Coats…

"Stone the crows, and feed the falming lizards!" Or at least my Aussie friend says that. Keep away the crows with this double feature of DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981) and YELLOWBRICKROAD (2010). Spoiler Warning For This Episode Dark Night of The Scarecrow - 13:34 YellowBrickRoad - 38:48

Hello my little gremlins! We are going into part 2 of Unusual Pathologies and Psychopathologies today! And boy do I have some interesting case studies for you today… Serotonin Toxicity Arteriosclerosis Seasonal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Esophageal Ulcer Basketball Sized Cyst Human Werewolf Syndrome Spiraling Esophagus Pheochromocytoma Trauma Al…

Hello my little gremlins! Today we are delving into rare and bizarre pathologies- a subject we will be coming back to many times in the future! The parts in this series will not be back to back, but as an ongoing subject. And we will cover some psychopathologies too! Today we discuss: What pathology is Schistosoma Parasite Eagle-Barrett Syndrome Tu…

"Do you fear God?" To celebrate our 350th episode, we are honoring the two things that brought us together: Horror and Kevin Smith. Join us in fellowship with a commentary track for 2011's RED STATE. Amen!

Trichophilia is the sexual arousal by hair. A very normal, quite common fetish. But of course, today we are going to the dark side of trichophilia- as a paraphilia, and even as a crime. As far back as the 1800's, men have been attacking women and cutting off their hair. Today we will discuss: The Scissor Man, or Jack The Snipper, of Pennsylvania Th…

As we take yet another cruise to our desert islands with our picks, we give deep thought to the horrors under the sea and in the abyss of the oceans. Wear your floaties! The Letterboxd List

What if you woke up one day, fully convinced that your flesh was rotting, your organs were decomposing, and you were dead? Today we discuss the absolutely terrifying mental illness called Cotard’s Delusion, or Walking Corpse Syndrome. We will discuss what it is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, but we are going to spend a lot of time on individual c…

The tranquil town of Aliso Viejo in Orange County, California was rocked one mid-afternoon by a huge explosion that had grisly consequences. One thing about this town however, is it has more than its share of open marriages, affairs, and secrets. The investigation involved unraveling the very complicated life of day spa owner Ildiko Krajnyak. We al…

Of course you like horror movies! We won't even ask. So here is a selection of films to stream across various platforms! The Letterboxd List

Today we talk about the life and crimes of Dorothea Puente, as well as try to get inside her mind. But way more importantly, we talk food, recipes, and cooking. Why? As it turns out, the bitch loved to cook. We also do a deep dive into a national treasure of yesteryear: Bernstein’s Fish Grotto. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instag…

This trip to the drive-in presents us with a "mumblegore" double feature from 2010 with RED WHITE & BLUE and A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE. RED WHITE & BLUE Non-spoiler review - 10:05 Spoilers - 19:27 A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE Non-spoiler review - 32:34 Spoilers - 41:22

This case came upon me by accident, but I was shocked I had never heard of it! We will follow the clues given by each of the bodies, the police investigation, and the botched trial of: The Zoo Man. I am also excited to cover one of many cases that were solved by forensic anthropology- get your decomp times and bug facts out, because we are going th…

This is a tie-in episode to the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. On February 19, 1994, a very ill woman was rushed to the ER at Riverside Hospital in California. What happened next is a mystery. A chain reaction of illnesses ran rampant through the ER, affecting hospital staff and launching a mishandled and VERY dramatic investigation. The final conclusion(s…

It's time once again for The Macabie Awards! In this episode, we honor and celebrate what we each feel are the best of the best of previous year across 13 categories. The Letterboxd List

Call him the Mad Gasser, call him the Phantom Anesthetist - just DO NOT call this whole case an episode of mass hysteria. Today, we take a deep sea fishing level dive into the case of The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and subsequently, the bullshit psychological diagnosis that is mass hysteria. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com…

Join us in the lobby as we return with Desert Island Picks and the topic of horror films set in theaters and drive-ins. Get your popcorn! The Letterboxd List