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Humanoids from the Deep Dive

Humanoids from the Deep Dive is a bi-weekly podcast that digs into the meanings, stories, and contexts behind your favorite monsters and monster movies. Throughout all of recorded history, monsters have been a deep part of the human experience. They"ve been our threats and our protectors, reflected our fears and our hopes. They"ve allowed us to symbolize our world, ourselves, and the majesty of nature with their complex and multilayered meanings. They"re often both universal and culturally

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02:17:35

Episode 26: The Shape / Halloween (1st anniversary ep!)

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2021/10/31

In today's episode we celebrate by discussing one of the most iconic slasher antagonists of all time, The Shape aka Michael Myers! We discuss the 1978 classic Halloween, dig into what Michael really is, different timelines, and what it all means. Co-hosts: Andre Couture (co-host, editor HFTDD) Luna Minuit (co-host, HFTDD) Mike Vaughn (author, co-host HFTDD) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:11:42

Halloween Cohost Takeover! The Nanny (1965), hosted...

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2021/10/25

To celebrate the show's 1 year anniversary, each cohost will be taking a turn at the wheel on a topic of their choice. Today we dig into the Hammer Horror classic, 1965's The Nanny! Host: Mike Vaughn Co-Hosts: Jeff Ewing Andre Couture Luna Minuit Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:24:10

Episode 25: Spookies (w. Brad Henderson)

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2021/10/13

In today's episode we talk about the myriad monsters of a cult classic... SPOOKIES! We chat our favorites, attempt to classify them, and more with the the Acquisitions and Special Features Producer for one of our favorite cult film distributors... Vinegar Syndrome's own Brad Henderson! Special guest(s): Brad Henderson (Acquisitions and Special Features Producer, Vinegar Syndrome) Co-host(s): Andre Couture Editor: Andre Couture

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01:22:06

Episode 24: The Monsters of Stephen King

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2021/09/27

In today's episode we discuss many of the monsters from perhaps the most influential living horror author, Stephen King himself! We chat Pennywise, El Cuco (of the Outsider), the entities of Revival, The Overlook, and more, with the hosts of Fangoria's Kingcast podcast--Scott Wampler and Eric Vespe! Special Guests: Scott Wampler (cohost, The Kingcast) Eric Vespe (cohost, The Kingcast) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:49:38

Episode 23: Candyman (1992, 2021)

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2021/09/13

In today’s episode we chat the themes, meanings, and general excellence of both the original 1992 Candyman and it’s 2021 sequel! Co-hosts: Andre Couture (co-host, editor HFTDD) Luna Minuit (co-host, HFTDD) Mike Vaughn (author, co-host HFTDD) Editor: Andre Couture

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01:32:36

Fantasia 3: Fantasia Continued

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2021/09/08

In today's episode the Humanoids cover some more of our favorites from the Fantasia International Film Festival, including the newest from one of our favorites--Takashi Miike! Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor) Luna Minuit (HFTDD cohost) Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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54:15

Episode 22: Summer Monsters (Jaws!)

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2021/08/31

In today's episode, we say goodbye to summer by celebrating the first blockbuster and one of the greatest summer monster movies of all time--Jaws! We chat the film, its themes, and its modern relevance (with a detour into some of Spielberg's other classics). Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor) Editor: Andre Couture

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01:57:54

Fantasia 2: Humanoids cover Fantasia Fest (still)!

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2021/08/18

In today's episode we continue our Fantasia coverage with another batch of reviews. Check out our favorites, critiques, and more! Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor) Luna Minuit (HFTDD cohost) Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:44:15

Episode 21: Witches / Gretel & Hansel (w. Donna Lynch)

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2021/08/16

In today's episode we discuss a figure that in history has often been culturally treated as a monster--witches. We dig into the lore, the misogyny behind witch myths, and other aspects of the topic from a modern lens while discussing GRETEL & HANSEL (with a bit of THE WITCH thrown in there too! Special guest(s): Donna Lynch (novelist, poet) Co-host(s): Luna Minuit (HFTDD cohost) Editor: Andre Couture

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01:12:14

Fantasia 1: Humanoids cover Fantasia Fest!

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2021/08/11

In today's episode we discuss our first batch of favorites from the Fantasia International Film Fest! Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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55:08

Episode 20: Invisible Friends (w. Adam Egypt Mortimer)

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2021/08/02

In today's episode, we chat the Invisible Friends that so many of us had as children (and especially the ones that get monstrous) with Daniel Isn't Real director Adam Egypt Mortimer! Special guest(s): Adam Egypt Mortimer (director of Daniel Isn't Real, Archenemy) Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:14:00

Episode 19: The Brood (w. Izzy Lee)

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2021/07/19

In today's episode we dig into one of the best from the master of body horror himself, David Cronenberg's 'The Brood'! We discuss the film, it's themes, and its complicated psychology with writer-director Izzy Lee, and chat everything you need to know about those little rage monsters. Special guest(s): Izzy Lee (director of Innsmouth, My Monster, and others) Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Luna Minuit (co-host of HFTDD and The Goth and The Sloth) Editor: Andre

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01:22:47

Pride Celebration 2b: Hellraiser

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2021/07/12

In today's episode, we continue our Pride month celebrations by digging into another of our favorite horror entries with a complex relationship to LGBTQ themes... Hellraiser! Continuing our NOES 2 conversation, we chat the film's themes and more! Co-host(s): Andrew Flemming-Dunn (co-host of HFTDD) Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic) Luna Minuit (co-host of HFTDD and The Goth and The Sloth) Andre Couture (HFTDD co-host and editor) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:33:26

Pride Celebration 2a: A Nightmare On Elm St. 2:...

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2021/06/28

In today's episode, we continue our Pride month celebrations by digging one of our favorite horror entries with a complex relationship to LGBTQ themes... A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge! We discuss the film, it's legacy, the excellence of star Mark Patton, and more! And stay tuned for the Humanoids crew explorations of another film with a complex LGBTQ legacy, Hellraiser! Coming soon... Co-host(s): Andrew Flemming-Dunn (co-host of HFTDD) Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic) Luna

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01:32:59

Episode 18: Andy Warhol's Paul Morrissey's Monsters...

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2021/06/21

In today's episode, we discuss the infamous 'Andy Warhol' creature features (both directed by Paul Morrissey): Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Blood for Dracula (1974). We chat the films' themes on sexuality and class, their comedy, and more! Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD co-host and editor) Mike Vaughn (author of 'The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema' and founder of The Video Attic) Editor: Andre Couture Art adapted in part from the Severin Films cover by Elizabeth Yoo (TW: @lejazznik).

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01:58:36

Pride Celebration 1: HFTDD's Favorite LGBTQIA...

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2021/06/14

In today's episode, we're celebrating Pride month by chatting our favorite LGBTQIA films and filmmakers! James Whale, F.W. Murnau, Luca Guadagnino, Clive Barker, and more are discussed by our diverse and largely LGBTQ crew. Happy Pride! Co-host(s): Andrew Flemming-Dunn (co-host of HFTDD) Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic) Luna Minuit (co-host of HFTDD and The Goth and The Sloth) Andre Couture (HFTDD co-host and editor) Editor: Andre Couture

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02:03:51

Episode 17: The Monsters of Doctor Who (w. Dr. Kevin...

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2021/06/07

Doctor Who, the widely beloved British sci-fi TV series, is the longest running science fiction series of all time. The show follows the extraterrestrial Time Lord 'The Doctor' and his ever-rotating companions as they heroically combat threats across the universe... and many of those threats are some of the coolest, most iconic monsters in TV history. We chat the show and its monstrous legacy with the author of Who is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who, Dr. Kevin Decker! Special guest(s): Dr. Kevin

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01:05:56

Episode 16: The Monsters of Quatermass (w. Kurt Sayenga)

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2021/05/24

The beloved British sci-fi-horror classics in the Quatermass series (serials and film) are some of the most influential of all time (seriously: ask John Carpenter) and FULL of high concept, apocalyptic monster threats. We chat the series and their history and monsters with Kurt Sayenga, the showrunner/writer/director of AMC's excellent History of Horror! Special guest(s): Kurt Sayenga (showrunner/writer/director of Eli Roth's History of Horror on AMC) Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD co-host and

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52:34

Special Ep 2: Ryan Spindell, Director (The Mortuary...

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2021/05/17

In this special episode, we interview Ryan Spindell, the writer-director of the excellent (and monster-filled) horror anthology film The Mortuary Collection. We chat the film's production and all its exceptional monsters. Special guest(s): Ryan Spindell (director/writer, The Mortuary Collection) Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (author of 'The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema' and founder of The Video Attic) Andrew Flemming-Dunn (regular co-host and Twitch streamer) Editor: Jeff Ewing

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01:16:39

Episode 15: Bigfoot / Exists (w. Eduardo Sanchez and...

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2021/05/10

In today's episode, we discuss one of the most widely known cryptids in the U.S., the legendary Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch)! We chat the history of Bigfoot legends, its current popularity, and more with Exists director Eduardo Sánchez (The Blair Witch Project) and writer Jamie Nash (Lovely Molly). Special guest(s): Eduardo Sánchez (director; Exists, The Blair Witch Project) and writer Jamie Nash (screenwriter; Exists, Lovely Molly). Co-host(s): Andrew Flemming-Dunn (Twitch streamer) Editor: Andre

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