Horror, Cats, and Witch Hats

Ep. 57 Talk to Me

Talk to Me is an A24 film and the directorial debut of the Philippou brothers. We have to admit, it is a good one and we look forward to more horror from them. This film covers a grieving daughter and her friends who become addicted to possession via a hand said to be cut from medium. Although we never get to know the true story behind the hand, we do dive into the darks themes and theories surrounding this story. So when you are ready, say out loud "Talk to me" and press play wherever you are listening. 
 
Many Meows, Kittens
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30 Minutes of Human Sacrifice

We have returned with a 30 Meownet increments of Human Sacrifice in the United States. It has history, true crime, statistics, and pets in the background. 
 
Many Meows, Kittens
*MEOW*
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Resources: 
Missouri Legislative Library: https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegislativeLibrary/Panic.html
FBI report: 
https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/136592NCJRS.pdf
Murder of Steve Newberry: https://www.grunge.com/1065233/the-1987-murder-of-a-teen-who-was-allegedly-offered-up-as-a-sacrifice-to-satan/
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-10-20-mn-5325-story.html
https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/crime/final-member-of-trio-that-killed-cj-teen-released/ 
Nathan Brooks: https://weelunk.com/the-night-nathan-brooks-canceled-halloween/
https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-double-murder-that-canceled-halloween-11d1467947a3
https://ledenews.com/convicted-double-murderer-nathan-brooks-eligible-for-parole-in-2025/
Corpsewood: https://allthatsinteresting.com/corpsewood-manor-murders
Pazuzu Algarad: https://allthatsinteresting.com/pazuzu-algarad
Fall river: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/fall-river-satanic-cult-murders-epix-1174716/ 

Ep. 56 Jennifer's Body

Jennifer's Body is full of one-liners, pretty people, and a virgin sacrifice that leads to gruesome murders. Just a typical day in high school.
 
Many Meows, Kittens
*MEOW*
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Resources: 
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/what-jennifers-body-foretold
https://glenslens.medium.com/jennifers-body-was-made-for-white-girls-d4a93fd87716 

Ep. 55 Legion

People either loved or sent this film to Hell. Hear our takes on common questions and theories about the angels, who is really doing the possessing, and why those in the diner were not possessed.
Many Meows, Kittens
*MEOW*
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Resources: 
The article that says people into horror movies did better during the pandemic: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886920305882

Ep. 54 Skin Walkers (2006)

Thank you for this listener recommendation! The main topic of this episode: is Skin Walkers actually a werewolf movie? We will start with some background about the First Nation's lore of Skinwalkers (or husk pedestrians if you prefer), along with some helpful tips provided by the internet to either avoid or become a skinwalker - you decide. 
Many Meows, Kittens
*MEOW*
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Resources: 
https://www.history.co.uk/shows/curse-of-skinwalker-ranch/the-bizarre-history-of-skinwalker-ranch
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/from-skinwalkers-to-wendigos-4-native-american-myths-and-legends 
https://navajopeople.org/blog/navajo-long-walk-to-bosque-redondo/ 
https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/History 
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/skinwalker.htm
 

Ep 53. Sweeney Todd (Part 2)

We present part two of the deadly musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Be prepared to hear some singing and bad accents as we talk through the film. 
Many Meows, Kittens
*MEOW*
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Ep. 52 Cat Nap to Fan Fiction

For this episode Izzie invites you to take cat nap and lap up some coffee (or other drink) while you listen to some inspired fan fiction. Izzie selected 4 short fan fiction stories related to Jeepers Creepers, John Carpenter's Halloween, and The Lost Boys.
There's a little smut, a lot of creativity, and a dash of listener reviews to enjoy. 
In the words of dvskat - Many Meows, Kittens
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Sources:
Jeepers Creepers
"Take me instead"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14208038/1/Take-Me-Instead
"The Creeper Speaks"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13767864/1/The-Creeper-Speaks 
John Carpenter's Halloween:
Michael Myers Smut fan fic
https://archiveofourown.org/works/47477527
The Lost Boys
Buffy crossover
https://lostcave.net/2005/11/26/a-little-uncalculated-weirdness/
David and Michael "First Kill"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14279172/1/first-kill

Ep. 51 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Part 1)

We present part one of the deadly musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. From a cannibal family living in caves to a string of not-so-truecrime songs the history behind this story is convoluted and very dark. We try to cover it all in this first half of Sweeney Todd. *MEOW*
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Sources:
https://www.camden-market.org/tourist-attractions/sweeney-todd/#:~:text=Though%20dismissed%20as%20a%20fictional,Fleet%20Street%2C%20next%20to%20St. 
https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/people-politics/anti-suffrage-the-british-women-who-didnt-want-the-vote/ 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-509190/Revealed-The-truth-REAL-Sweeney-Todd.html 
https://regrom.com/2022/08/16/regency-crime-and-punishment-the-murder-of-mr-weare/
https://www.grunge.com/1207548/the-man-eater-of-scotland-to-a-butcher-on-drury-lane-possible-inspirations-for-sweeney-todd/
String of Pearls Notes: https://caitlinduffy.hcommons.org/2018/06/14/the-string-of-pearls-a-romance-1846-47/ 
Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcM4nYKtV58

PATREON EXCLUSIVE - American Horror Story, Coven, Ep 2. Boy Parts

We slacked over the holidays, so to make it up to you, we are releasing episode 2 of the AHS Coven series we started for our patrons. 
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Check out our podcast recommendation and friends at Passages:
Website: https://www.passagespod.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/668hH0YEoetHP3qecViuou?si=0d9323e368b24574
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passages-with-robbie-and-amanda/id1708783731
IG: https://www.instagram.com/passagespod/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PassagesBookClub
Sources
https://americansongwriter.com/meaning-edge-of-seventeen-stevie-nicks-song-lyrics/
https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/settler-colonialism/tituba/
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/poultices-the-moist-cure-all-that-came-to-a-sticky-end-1.3798036
https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2012/07/marie-laveau.html

PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Ep. 1 American Horror Story, Coven

This is a special release of our first patreon exclusive content. 
We are doing an in depth dive into each episode of the American Horror Story Season 3 Coven. To continue listening and supporting this podcast become a patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/horrorcatswitchhats13 
Episode 1. Bitchcraft
In this episode we set the landscape by providing a brief history of New Orleans which includes the casket girls, some haunting, and of course - magic. Get an introduction to the key witches and their powers. 
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Sources:
Historical figures in the show: https://64parishes.org/high-priestess-french-quarter
New Orleans history: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/history/history-of-new-orleans-by-period/ 
https://www.hnoc.org/publications/first-draft/new-orleans-history-starter-pack-beginners-guide-understanding-crescent

30 Minutes of Dark Theories for Kids Shows

For this 30-ish meow-nets we go over 4 tv shows we watched as kids and the awfully dark theories that people have come up with. Such theories include lots of death, mental illness, drug abuse, and the idea that Bikini Bottom is the result of nuclear waste. 
If watched Winnie the Pooh, The Rugrats, Courage the Cowardly Dog, or Spongebob Squarepants then you may want to listen for a whole new perspective. 
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Sources
Winnie the Pooh
https://screenrant.com/winnie-the-pooh-dark-theory-mental-health-characters/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20dark%20theory%2C%20each%20character%20in,provides%20relatability%20for%20children%20with%20mental%20health%20conditions.
https://www.countdowntomagic.com/winnie-the-pooh-characters-mental-disorders/
TheRugrats
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Rugrats_Theory 
Courage the Cowardly Dog
https://screenrant.com/courage-cowardly-dog-confirm-fan-theory-darker/
https://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/is-the-courage-the-cowardly-dog-house-based-on-a-real-house/ 
Spongebob Squarepants
https://screenrant.com/spongebob-squarepants-characters-drugs-theory/
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Ep. 50 Hocus Pocus

What a glorious day for another episode of Horror, Cats, and Witch hats. Makes us...not sick?
We kept it light and breezy this episode after the doozy that was Hereditary with the 1993 Disney cult classis, Hocus Pocus. Don't worry, Izzie still managed to find multiple pages of research covering behind the scenes, theories, and history. 
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Sources:
https://thetakeout.com/a-not-so-brief-history-of-witches-cooking-eating-child-1846449614 
https://snowwhitewrites.com/hansel-and-gretel-cannibal-witches/
https://www.priceypads.com/hocus-pocus-inside-the-houses-of-the-1993-disney-classic-photos/
https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41170982/hocus-pocus-disney-theory/
https://www.disneyfanatic.com/reddit-theory-allisons-a-witch-ks1/

Ep. 49 Hereditary (feat. Lucy from Wine and Crime)

This is a big one! Not only in length but in the history of Horror, Cats, and Witch hats as we had the absolute pleasure to host Lucy from the incredible true crime and comedy podcast, Wine and Crime (available where you listen https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/ and @wineandcrimepod).
 
She chose Hereditary as our featured Halloween film and what a great pick it was! In typical Ari Aster fashion the cup over-floweth with easter eggs and historical details. Don't worry, we talk about most if not all of them. 
 
Send us your next movie recommendation, your thoughts on this film, or cat photos and it may get featured on the next episode! 
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Sources
Interview with Ari Aster: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/14/17460560/hereditary-director-interview-spoilers 
Background research: https://signalhorizon.com/hereditary-explained-meaning-of-words-satony-zazas-liftoach-pandemonium-in-a24s-hereditary/ 
https://wtfbabe.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/wtf-hereditary-2018/ 
https://collider.com/hereditary-movie-occult-true-story/#:~:text=To%20be%20clear%3A%20Hereditary%20is,existential%20horror%20via%20his%20storytelling. 
Miniature houses and models: https://torontolife.com/culture/take-look-creepy-toronto-made-miniatures-hereditary-years-scariest-movie/

30 Minutes of Horror Movie Shorts

Special-ish guest Tyler joins Izzie to discuss 6 horror shorts. Find links to the shorts below:
The Hidebehind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP7imEcclVk&t=518s
I heard it too :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxRIWBoluzs 
Portrait of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI9fKfX5V68
The elevator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYysLg8Hzlo
Peephole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKcOTr7N4lE
Meow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMwxbUIdxRk
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Sources
The scariest award winning shorts on youtube:
https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/award-winning-scary-and-spooky-short-films-that-you-can-watch-on-youtube-in-under-2-hours/
Cheesy horror shorts: https://chaoticneontiki.wordpress.com/2018/10/30/favorite-cheesy-crypt-tv-shorts/
*MEOW*
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Ep. 48 Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps (2000)
As Caity has mentioned before this is her favorite werewolf film. We talk about the inspirations, the werewolf boobs, the historic werewolf trials, and of course, the werewolf boobies. 
This episode was recorded a while ago, but due to technical difficulties is posted late. Izzie will do better on German time from now on...although we make no guarantees. 
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Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/oct/25/werewolf-thelma-and-louise-how-we-made-cult-horror-ginger-snaps-scarlet-johansson-boycott 
https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/werewolves#:~:text=Some%20scholars%20believe%20the%20werewolf,with%20the%20Legend%20of%20Lycaon.
https://www.history.com/news/werewolf-trials-europe-witches 
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-werewolf-legend

Ep. 47 Final Destination 2

If the fact that Final Destination 2 came out 20 years ago doesn't make you feel old, I don't know what will. 
For this installment we talk more graveyard and the creative way people got there and the theories behind deaths design. 
Contact us:  for the next film, your theories, opinions or stories can be sent to 
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Sources:
Final Destination Wiki https://finaldestination.fandom.com/wiki/Death%27s_list
https://finaldestination.fandom.com/wiki/Route_23
https://nerdist.com/article/final-destination-franchise-180/
Intro sound supplied by Zapsplat.