Welcome Demons
This is a podcast hosted by two friends who grew up enchanted by witchcraft, kitty cats, and all things horrifying. Caity and Izzie dive into the details of whatever spooky, slasher, and horror films they get recommended. While one of them is still afraid of the dark, they're are both either possessed, haunted, cursed or all of the above by now.
You can recommend the film for our next episode by emailing horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com or contacting us through facebook or instagram at horror_cats_witchhats.
What's your favorite scary movie?
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Ep. 54 Skin Walkers (2006)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
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*
If you would like to send us your theories, movie reviews, or recommendations:
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or
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Your ideas or recommendations will be included in a future episode!
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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
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Ep 53. Sweeney Todd (Part 2)
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
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*
If you would like to send us your theories, movie reviews, or recommendations:
find us on instagram and facebook @horror_cats_witchhats
or
send an email to horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
Your ideas or recommendations will be included in a future episode!
Support us:
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Find exclusive merch at openpastmidnight.etsy.com
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Ep. 52 Cat Nap to Fan Fiction
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
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
If you would like to send us your theories, movie reviews, or recommendations:
find us on instagram and facebook @horror_cats_witchhats
or
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Your ideas or recommendations will be included in a future episode!
Support us:
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Find exclusive merch at openpastmidnight.etsy.com
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
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Ep. 51 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Part 1)
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
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*
If you would like to send us your theories, movie reviews, or recommendations:
find us on instagram and facebook @horror_cats_witchhats
or
send an email to horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
Your ideas or recommendations will be included in a future episode!
Support us:
Subscribe to our patreon for exclusive content: patreon.com/horrorcatswitchhats13
Find exclusive merch at openpastmidnight.etsy.com
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
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
PATREON EXCLUSIVE - American Horror Story, Coven, Ep 2. Boy Parts
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
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.
You can become a patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/horrorcatswitchhats13.
You can also send us your movie recommendations, cat photos, and reviews at
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com or find us on instagram and facebook @horror_cats_witchhats
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
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Ep. 1 American Horror Story, Coven
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
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.
If you would like to send us your theories, movie reviews, or recommendations:
find us on instagram and facebook @horror_cats_witchhats
or
send an email to horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
Your ideas or recommendations will be included in a future episode!
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
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
30 Minutes of Dark Theories for Kids Shows
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
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.
Send us requests or movie reviews to:
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
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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/
*MEOW*
Thanks goes to Zapsplat for the sounds used to enhance your ear holes' experience.
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Ep. 50 Hocus Pocus
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
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.
If you would like to send us your theories, movie reviews, or recommendations:
find us on instagram and facebook @horror_cats_witchhats
or
send an email to horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
Your ideas or recommendations will be included in a future episode!
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/
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Ep. 49 Hereditary (feat. Lucy from Wine and Crime)
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
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!
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
or instagram @horror_cats_witchhats.
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/
Friday Oct 27, 2023
30 Minutes of Horror Movie Shorts
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
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
Send us requests or movie reviews to:
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
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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*
Thanks goes to Zapsplat for the sounds used to enhance your ear holes' experience.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Ep. 48 Ginger Snaps
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
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.
Send us movie recommendations, cat photos, or film reviews to:
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
horror_cats_witchhats on facebook and instagram
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
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Ep. 47 Final Destination 2
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
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
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com or find us on facebook and instagram at horror_cats_witchhats
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.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Ep. 46 Final Destination (2000)
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
The original and one of a kind horror-ish film and beginning of a marathon that would certainly cement awful ways to die in an entire generation...we present the first Final Destination film.
In this movie graveyard we give theories of the premonitions - where they come from, who gets them, and how Alex interprets them.
Contact us: for the next film, your theories, opinions or stories can be sent to
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com or find us on facebook and instagram at horror_cats_witchhats
Sources:
How Final Destination Went From Real-Life Premonition to Horror Phenomenon | Den of Geek
Final Destination Wikihttps://finaldestination.fandom.com/wiki/Death%27s_list
Intro sound supplied by Zapsplat.
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Ep. 45 Smile
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Guess whose back?! We are witches!
We present to you dark twisted souls the 2022 film, Smile. This one gets lengthy, but the theories are worth listening to!
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Tell us what you thought of this film or recommend our next one by emailing/dming us at:
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Sources
Laura hasn't slept short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQW_vWXbMA4
https://screenrant.com/what-is-the-monster-entity-in-smile-movie/
Romanian journal of legal medicine. http://www.rjlm.ro/system/revista/42/211-216.pdf
https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/frederic-wh-myers
https://web.oru.edu/current_students/class_pages/grtheo/mmankins/DrJBar/767PrchEvF7/16%20Spirits.pdf
https://pure-evil-villains.fandom.com/wiki/The_Smile_Entity
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330482985_Childhood_Trauma_the_Occult_and_Mental_Disorders_Relations_in_a_Sample_of_Psychiatric_Outpatients
*MEOW*
Thanks goes to Zapsplat for the sounds used to enhance your ear holes' experience.
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
30 Minutes of Halloween Ends
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Enjoy 30-ish Meow-nets of the final film in the franchise..at least for now.
Hear Caity's opinions, walk through the Haddenfield graveyard with us, and explore how this film both changed and returned to the themes of the original John Carpenter's Halloween.
Send us requests or movie reviews to:
horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com
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Sources
https://www.halloweenmovie.com/synopsis/
https://screenrant.com/halloween-movie-survivable-injury-neck-stab-michael-myers/
https://screenrant.com/halloween-ends-franchise-easter-eggs-references/
https://ew.com/movies/halloween-ends-jamie-lee-curtis-haddonfield/
*MEOW*
Thanks goes to Zapsplat for the sounds used to enhance your ear holes' experience.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Ep. 44 Christmas, Bloody Christmas
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
We are back with our last holiday episode, originally intended for release in 2022...so here it is.
This new Shudder original certainly brings a whole new aesthetic to Christmas movies with all the gore, murderous Santa bots, neon, sex, and metal. Personally, I (Izzie) would love to see a Tori Tooms archeology/horror mash up. With a name like that, how could she not dig up wild artifacts?
Tell us what you thought of this Joe Begos film by emailing/dming us at:
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Sources
https://filmschoolrejects.com/christmas-bloody-christmas-joe-begos/
https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-writer-director-joe-begos-celebrates-christmas-bloody-christmas/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/05/16/15-commercial-products-invented-by-the-military/39465501/
https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2022/12/15/bloody-christmas-riley-dandy/
https://www.russellfx.com/our-work
*MEOW*
Thanks goes to Zapsplat for the sounds used to enhance your ear holes' experience.
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