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Watched Once, Never Again

Watched Once, Never Again

Every other week, hosts Dax Ebaben and Mary Beth McAndrews do a deep dive into some of the most disturbing movies across genres, from horror to documentary. Make sure to subscribe!

tv & film film history

All Episodes

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Episode 35: Castle in the Ground

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2021/12/30

Dax and MB end their addiction series with a discussion of director Joey Klein's fentanyl-fueled, slow-burn nightmare Castle in the Ground. TW: addiction, drugs, drug overdose, cancer, a brief mention of possible suicide, drug-related violence. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast @mbmcandrews @daxebaben SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) national hotline: 1-800-662-4357; SAMHSA.gov

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1:03:06

Episode 34: Black Christmas (1974)

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2021/12/23

TW: abortion Merry Christmas from WONA! We have a truly unhinged episode for you because we are very tired! Follow the podcast @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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1:23:09

Episode 33: SPUN

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2021/12/09

Dax and MB talk Jonas Akurlund's 2003 meth-fueled hellride SPUN. Also, Chicago (2002). CW: drug use, accidental kidnapping and torture, quick mention of abuse, fat shaming. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast @daxebaben @mbmcandrews Email us: WONApodcast@gmail.com

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1:07:28

Episode 32: Shame

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2021/12/02

CW: we discuss sexual assault, incest, self-harm, and addiction in this episode Dax and MB discuss Steve McQueen's (pretty basic) 2011 film 'Shame.' We talk a lot about dongs. Follow the podcast @WONApodcast Follow Dax @daxebaben Follow MB @mbmcandrews

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1:44:13

EPISODE 31: KRISHA

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2021/11/25

Dax and Mary Beth continue their examination of addiction in film by discussing Trey Edward Shults' KRISHA. But first... Thanksgiving food. CW: Addiction, substance abuse, pills, alcohol, brief mention of child abandonment/mistreatment, brief mention of animal mistreatment. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast @mbmcandrews @DaxEbaben Dax's essay on Krisha and sobriety through the holiday season: https://film-cred.com/krisha-addiction-a24-thanksgiving/

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1:26:22

Episode 30: Requiem For A Dream

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2021/11/19

CW: addiction, weight loss, eating disorders We're baaaaack! We discuss Darren Aronofsky's harrowing 2000 film Requiem For A Dream to start off our addiction series. Follow the podcast: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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1:03:49

EPISODE 29: BORDERLAND

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2021/10/28

Dax and MB conclude Torture Porn-tober by discussing Zev Berman's 2007 film Borderland, as well as a bit about the true crime that inspired it. CW: torture, murder, homophobia, misogyny, and mentions of racism.

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1:10:24

Episode 28: Saw

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2021/10/21

We go off the rails chatting about torture porn classic Saw. It may involve Vine. Follow the podcast @WONApodcast Follow Dax @daxebaben Follow MB @mbmcandrews

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EPISODE 27: HARD CANDY

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2021/10/14

Dax and MB continue their journey through Torture Porn-tober as they discuss an unorthodox choice, David Slade's Hard Candy. CW: pedophilia, psychological torture, manipulation, sexual assault, brief mentions of rape, murder, and suicide.

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1:09:58

EPISODE 26: EDEN LAKE

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2021/10/07

Dax and MB continue their journey through Torture Porn-tober with James Watkins' 2008 teenage shockfest, EDEN LAKE. CW: murder, torture, body horror, immolation, and child death.

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1:15:36

Episode 25: Hostel

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2021/09/30

This week, MB and Dax chat about Hostel, Eli Roth, 90 Day Fiance, and also sing a lot? It's a weird episode. Follow the podcast: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben

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1:32:15

Episode 24: THE SNOWTOWN MURDERS

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2021/09/23

Dax and MB bring their trip down under to a gory, nightmarish end with Justin Kurzel's 2011 true crime drama, The Snowtown Murders (aka Snowtown). CW: murder, child molestation, pedophiles, psychological abuse, torture, manipulation, grooming, animal abuse, homophobia, transphobia, death sentence/vigilante justice, and public sex. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews If you are in need of resources for survivors of sexual assault, please

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1:15:21

Episode 23: THE NIGHTINGALE

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2021/09/16

Dax and MB discuss Jennifer Kent's brutal, masterful period piece The Nightingale (2018). CW: rape, child death, murder, slavery, abuse, PTSD, kidnapping, violence, racism. If you are in need of resources for survivors of sexual assault, please visit RAINN.org Support reproductive rights at abortionfunds.org Follow the pod on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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1:31:39

EPISODE 22: WOLF CREEK

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2021/09/09

Dax and MB head to the Australian outback to talk about Greg McLean's brutal 2005 film Wolf Creek. CW: Some mentions of sexual assault, violence, and some gore. Very brief mentions of slavery and homophobia. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Email us at WONApodcast@gmail.com Resources for survivors of sexual assault available at RAINN.org Support reproductive rights at abortionfunds.org

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1:00:18

Episode 21: Dead Alive

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2021/09/02

Content warning for discussions of emotional abuse, gore, and sexual assault. We get GROSS today as we discuss Peter Jackson's classic DEAD ALIVE! Follow the podcast @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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0:51:36

Episode 20: Hounds of Love

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2021/08/26

Dax and Mary Beth continue their journey through Australia and make a stop in Perth to talk about Ben Young's Hounds of Love. CW: kidnapping, sexual assault, domestic violence, and verbal abuse, and a mention of animal abuse. Follow the podcast @WONApodcast Follow Dax @daxebaben Follow MB @mbmcandrews Resource for listeners who have experienced sexual assault or abuse: visit RAINN.org for support

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Episode 19: The Loved Ones

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2021/08/19

Content warning for discussions of self harm, torture, incest, and grooming. We go DOWN UNDA this week with Sean Byrne's THE LOVED ONES! Follow the podcast: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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EPISODE 18: ANATOMY OF HELL

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2021/08/12

All of the following contents are at least lightly discussed. CW: homophobia, misogyny, self-harm, suicidal ideation, menstruation, ingesting bodily fluids

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1:00:38

Episode 17: Romance (1999)

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2021/08/05

Content warning for discussions of drug use and overdose and sexual assault. MB is back and we're discussing a movie that's really boring: Catherine Breillat's 'Romance'! Follow the podcast: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews

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EPISODE 16: GREEN ROOM

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2021/07/29

CW: gore, Nazis, racism, bigotry, and a *very* brief mention of sexual assault. Tie up your yellow laces and get ready for Dax and his friend Bob to talk about Jeremy Saulnier's GREEN ROOM, an instant classic about punks vs. skins. Follow the podcast: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Bob: @bobneedscoffee

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