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The Horror You Know

The Horror You Know

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring famous (and sometimes infamous) Horror Films and the modicum of "truth" that inspired them. Part humorous, part serious, but always entertaining, this is The Horror You Know.

tv & film film history

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01:22:02

Episode 103: The Murder of Kitty Genovese

The Horror You Know ·

2024/05/29

This week's episode is a tragic one as we discuss the murder of Kitty Genovese. Dive in with us and learn the story behind the invention of the 911 emergency line. We sit around the patio table on the deck while drinking wine and watching Trent defend himself from a giant moth (that we lovingly named Mothra....our new show mascot). So grab the blender from the kitchen and a lengthy extension cord for those backyard margaritas and join us for another true crime episode!!

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01:34:03

Episode 102: Banshee Chapter

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2024/05/15

This week we bring you another (much better sounding) episode by the crackling fire!! We celebrate summer with some of Mean's chili that is so good it knocks Ian T out of his chair! Literally!! We banter as only we can (whether you want us to or not), we give a brief, impromptu review of the recent "Night Swim" and we discuss Banshee Chapter, an under the radar movie that sends us down the rabbit hole of mind controlling drugs. So grab yourself a large glass of the finest lemonade

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01:08:38

Episode 101: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood

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2024/05/01

The boys set sail for an intriguing Hollywood mystery as they break down the tragic death of actress Natalie Wood. We met some of the players, Robert Wagner, Christopher Walken, and the yacht captain, and we theorize what (or who??) may have happened to her. (And yes, there will be Walken impressions aplenty)

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02:36:51

Episode 100: 100th Celebration, Our Top Films!

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2024/04/17

We celebrate 100 episodes by discussing our top films from multiple horror and sci-fi categories.

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01:08:57

Episode 99: The Wind

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2024/04/03

Join in this week while we talk about the good ol' days before cell phones, WiFi, and GPS. Imagine taking a three day trip to the store to get supplies. Break out your camping supplies and watch out for rattlesnakes on this weeks episode about life on the prairie and this week's movie "The Wind"

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00:51:45

Episode 98: The Strangers

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2024/03/20

Lock the doors before tuning in to this week's episode as home invasion tales abound! We are no strangers to creepy stories, and this week's episode offers several — highlighted by the infamous 1981 Keddie Cabin Murders.

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00:57:07

Episode 97: The Conjuring - The Devil Made Me Do It

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2024/03/06

The boys conjure up some more horror this week with the 3rd part of the Conjuring franchise — The Devil Made Me Do ItThis entry deals with the famous 1981 Arne Johnson murder trial, which was the first known court case in the U.S. case which the defense claimed innocence due to demonic possession. We also dish on the popular film series as well as our usual shenanigans. Tune in now! (Story starts at 17:00)

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01:23:47

Episode 96: TRUE CRIME - The Crimes of Samuel Little

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2024/02/21

Wells is bringing the heat with a topic he knows all too well as he educates us on... The Most Prolific Serial Killer of All Time?Tune in to this true crime tale about serial killer Samuel Little and his grisly crime spree that spanned the better part of 35 years and over 90 victims! Jump to 16:35 to skip past our banter (but isn't that why you really tune in?)

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01:29:06

Episode 95: Insidious

The Horror You Know ·

2024/02/07

Join the boys as they talk about all things spooky like demons, astral projection, and taco soup.

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01:10:50

Episode 94: The Ring

The Horror You Know ·

2024/01/24

We talk ghost, ghouls, rings, and other things.

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01:02:10

Episode 93: The Ritual

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2024/01/10

Have you ever wondered what having testicles for eye would look like? You are weird! However, you can watch The Ritual and see what you have always wondered about...weirdo.

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01:37:16

Episode 92: The Dyatlov Pass Incident

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2023/12/28

Dig deep with us into the mystery of how 9 Soviet hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains in 1959 under uncertain circumstances. We have an avalanche of questions and even more theories including... something supernatural? This story might just chill you to the bone! Skip past our BS and to the story: 00:16:45

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01:55:39

Episode 91: It's A Wonderful Knife & Silent Night

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2023/12/14

It's our annual Christmas Special, and the boys are in the holiday spirit (except Ian) by playing some holiday games, talking some holiday horror, and, of course... partaking in some holiday spirits. It's a Christmas Double Feature as we review the new slasher film from Shudder called "It's A Wonderful Knife" as well as the semi-recent 2021 dark comedy "Silent Night" So cuddle up by a warm fire and enjoy the festive sounds of The Horror You Know — and Happy Holidays

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01:30:33

Episode 90: The Alabama White Thang & Mongolian Death...

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2023/11/29

With the absence of Means this week who is off fighting a death worm of his own...the rest of the boys gather round to talk about The Alabama White Thang and the closest thing we've ever seen to the worm from Beetlejuice...The Mongolian Death Worm. The Mongolian Death worm inspired such movies as The 1990 horror comedy Tremors.

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01:06:38

Episode 89: Norwegian Trolls & The Pope Lick Monster

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2023/11/15

To kick off Season 3, we brought back CRYPTID MONTH. Darrin talks Norwegian Trolls and the 2010 film Troll Hunter and Trent serves up some Pope Lick Monster, a.k.a. the Kentucky Goatman.

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00:39:03

Episode 88: Trick 'r Treat & Some Halloween Crime...

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2023/10/31

Happy Halloween from The Horror You Know! Before you go trick-or-treating tonight, take heed of these cautionary tales as we talk about some Halloween-related true crime stories. We then close out Season 2 with some trick-or-treating of our own discussing the 2007 holiday hit Trick 'r Treat (as well as the 1986 cult classic Trick OR Treat). And legend has it, if you listen closely to this episode, you might just hear the spirit of Ian Torrance! Stay spooky gang!

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00:45:32

Episode 87: The Drive In Massacre Film Reviews: The...

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2023/10/10

Darrin Means and Ian Wells attend the annual Drive In Massacre, review the films played, interview the director of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2, and hold it down without Trent and Torrance.

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01:05:54

Episode 86: The Haunting in Connecticut

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2023/09/27

This is our first ever episode with a live studio audience, with Trensen (Trent and wife Jensen), and around a campfire. What could go wrong?

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01:05:06

Episode 85: TRUE CRIME - Henry Louis Wallace, The...

The Horror You Know ·

2023/09/13

Wells takes us on another trip through the drive-thru as he serves up some more true crime with the case of Henry Louis Wallace a.k.a. the Taco Bell Strangler. This story hits straight to the gut as it details the fast food manager's murder of 11 black women in the early 90's in both North and South Carolina.

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01:04:32

Episode 84: Underwater

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2023/08/30

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Ian plunges us back into the depths to talk about the 2020 horror thriller Underwater. Along this deep dive we discuss our fears of the ocean (and the sky), thrill rides, some Lovecraftian horror, and plenty more. So don't be a blobfish, tune in now!

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