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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

All Episodes

02:25:53

Episode 83: Communion (The Whitley Strieber Story)

The Horror You Know ·

2023/08/16

Join us for an extended episode about the infamous Whitley Strieber abduction story as we talk about his various experiences with the "Visitors." Are they aliens? Are they something more? We break down Whitley's accounts while pondering all possibilities of life beyond our own existence and what alien encounters could truly be and what they might symbolize. And after a mind trip through the vastness of the cosmos, we are brought crashing back to Earth with a discussion on the notorious

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01:10:00

Episode 82: The Meg

The Horror You Know ·

2023/08/02

Jason Statham can beat up your dad... and a big ass ancient shark!

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01:21:09

Episode 81: TRUE CRIME - The Burger Chef Murders

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2023/07/19

We're cooking up another true crime tale from our home state as we talk about the Burger Chef Murders of Speedway, Indiana. Tune in to hear about the mysterious and tragic deaths of four teens working at a local burger joint in an Indianapolis suburb. Story begins at 00:07:30

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01:36:14

Episode 80: The Town That Dreaded Sundown

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2023/07/05

Means tries his best to tell the true story behind the 70's slasher "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" — a.k.a. the "Moonlight Murders" of Texarkana — but it's 4th of July weekend and the boys are a little rambunctious. But tune in anyways for our drunken side-tangents, a surprise visit from a superfan, and a breakdown of both the 1976 film and its 2014 remake.

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01:21:50

Episode 79: An American Werewolf In London & The Howling

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2023/06/28

Darrin and Trent open up their wild sides under a full moon in this discussion on stories of werewolves and two of the most famous movies on the subject.

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01:31:33

Episode 78: The Hills Have Eyes

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2023/06/07

The Fearsome Foursome is finally back together for a jam-packed episode where we discuss the Wes Craven classic The Hills Have Eyes. Along the way, we "break down" the Scottish legend that inspired the film, the tale of Sawney Bean; we "dig in" to some real accounts of abductions by possible feral people; and we get off our own path with plenty of other side-tangents. We also compare and contrast the 1977 film with its 2006 remake. So tune in for a belly full of laughs, knowledge

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00:55:59

Episode 77: The Grudge

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2023/05/24

This week we're talking J-Horror as we take on the 2002 Japanese film Ju-On: The Grudge. We break down some of the Japanese urban legends that inspired the story while also comparing them to other urban legends passed down over the years.

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01:21:10

Episode 76: TRUE CRIME - The Scorecard Killer, Randy...

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2023/05/10

Warning: This episode has very graphic details about horrific murders. Darrin gives a lone performance in this episode about the 70s-80s California serial killer, Randy Kraft.

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01:11:34

Episode 75: Overlord & Nazi Zombies

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2023/04/26

We go behind enemy lines to dig up answers to the question — Did the Nazis try to reanimate the dead? We explore the Nazis' obsession with the occult, their sadistic experimentations, and more haunting facts behind their (supernatural?) conquests. We also break down the history of the "Nazi Zombie" trope in film and media, culminating with a discussion on 2018's Overlord. (Apologies from Trent for butchering all the German words!) **Sensitive Subject Matter Warning**

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01:51:07

Episode 74: Boston Strangler

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2023/04/12

The crew tackles the long standing mystery behind the Boston Strangler murders. We have a lively conversation after a way too researched episode that finishes with a member backing a POS husband from the film! Listen to find out who is the culprit in all of this mess as we once again tackle a touchy subject.

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01:07:50

Episode 73: The Evil Dead at HorrorHound Weekend

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2023/04/05

We take the show on the road this week as The Horror You Know travels to HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati, where one of the guests of honor is convention regular & horror hero: Bruce Campbell! So, of course, along the way we get into the history of his iconic horror franchise — The Evil Dead At the convention, we bombard some fellow Deadites with some Evil Dead trivia, before taking in a Q&A session from Bruce himself. A lot of fun was had by all, so if you're a fan of HorrorHound, love

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01:33:25

Episode 72: Feed Me

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2023/03/29

On this episode, Trent finally finds his cat, the crew reveals what they would cannibalize, we discuss a delicious true crime story along with the excellent film, FEED ME, and Darrin interviews the director, Richard Oakes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this dish with some fava beans and a nice chianti! Interview w/ Director Richard Oakes begins at 01:01:00!

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00:57:39

Episode 71: TRUE CRIME - The Mysterious Death of...

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2023/03/22

Cindy James was a nurse from Canada. She was plagued by a series of harrowing events throughout the 80's that would eventually conclude with her death in 1989. But is there more to this story than meets the eye? Tune in to hear all the mysterious, twisty details of this true crime case and help us theorize — what actually happened to Cindy James?

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00:40:42

Episode 70: TRUE CRIME - Teresita Basa, The Ghost Who...

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2023/03/15

The story of Teresita Basa, famously known as the Voice from the Grave, tells of a young woman who... solved her own murder? Tune in to hear the eerie details of this true crime case from the 1970's.

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00:56:18

Episode 69: Leprechaun

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2023/03/08

Are you feeling lucky? You'll need the Luck of the Irish to make it through this week's episode. But tune in anyway as we drunkenly celebrate St. Patrick's Day! We talk about the history of the holiday, the folklore of Leprechauns, the 90's horror franchise starring Warwick Davis, and plenty of other Irish-flavored anecdotes. Sorry in advance to our listeners in Ireland for the bad accents!

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01:41:06

Episode 68: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein & the Modern...

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2023/03/01

If you had the power to play GOD, would you? Better yet, the question would be...should you? We discuss these questions and more when we dive deep into the MODERN PROMETHEUS, otherwise known as Frankenstein, and the stories that inspired Mary Shelley's classic novel.

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01:23:03

Episode 67: TRUE CRIME - Herb Baumeister & The Fox...

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2023/02/22

We are serving up some more local True Crime as we recount the criminal activities of Indianapolis native Herb Baumeister. Herb is an alleged serial killer suspected of the deaths of over a dozen men in the early 90's, most of them last seen at gay bars. Remains of several men would later be discovered on Herb's property, Fox Hollow Farm. Tune in to hear all of the crazy details of this case! *Disclaimer: We are, at our core, a comedy podcast. Like all true crimes we cover, this is a tragic story,

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01:36:45

Episode 66: THYK Valentine's Day Special (Feat. My...

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2023/02/15

This one is for all the lovers out there. That's right, it's The Horror You Know's Valentine's Day Special. We discuss the classic 1981 holiday horror hit - My Bloody Valentine. But Valentine's is all about the couples, so we also talk about and compare the 2009 3D remake! And Harry Warden isn't the only one stealing hearts on this episode, as we go around and tell a story about our own Horrible Dates. There's no better way to get your honey in the mood than to turn on the smooth, sultry tones of

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01:14:24

Episode 65: The Good Nurse

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2023/02/08

The most prolific serial killer of all time? The answer may surprise you. This episode is all about Charles Cullen, the nurse who is responsible for dozens — and potentially hundreds— of murders over his 16-year career. This story may shock you and discomfort you, as his victims were all patients under hospital care. We also compare his story to the recent Netflix film The Good Nurse.

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01:08:45

Episode 64: The Amityville Horror

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2023/02/01

We are talking about one of the most infamous haunted house stories of all-time — The Amityville Horror! We discuss the DeFeo Murders, the Lutz family, and we compare the story to that of the 1979 film. Also like the Lutz family, we find ourselves in a new space with an unwelcome guest!

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