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Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast

Victims and Villains

Josh, Mark & Billy gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support.

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Haunted Screams Expo (2024) | Episode #129

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2024/10/23

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76:38

Terriifer Double Feature | Episode #128

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2024/10/02

We’re staring into the abyss of a Terrifier Double Feature to see what will gaze back. Before his much anticipated return to the screen, we take a look back at Art the Clown’s legendary first two films. In this episode, we discuss how Damien Leone is keeping the slasher genre alive, discuss the art of grieving & much more. Plus, we sit down withhttps://www.facebook.com/iconq... & https://www.facebook.com/tobea... to discuss music, mental health & more. You can catch both at

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59:18

From Dusk till Dawn (1996) | Episode #127

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2024/09/25

We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s From Dusk till Dawn to see what will gaze back. In the finale of Surprise September, our friend https://linktr.ee/Zambies joins us to talk about the ever incredible tale of the Gecko brothers. Just for the sake of the month, https://www.fierceliterature.c... from https://www.victimsandvillains... joins us to to gush about the film as we discuss everything from its tonal shifts to men’s mental health & more. If you or someone you know is reading this

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62:50

Immaculate (2024) | Episode #126

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2024/09/18

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Immaculate to see what will gaze back. It’s not every day we get to be joined by an entire band and it’s certainly not every day that said band is instrumental. Enter: https://l.instagram.com?e=AT28... The band discusses everything from their creation, our upcoming event with them (ticket links are below) & more. In this episode, we discuss everything from the mixed response to Sydney Sweeny, Nunsploitation, overturning Roe v Wade & more. Get

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58:01

The Human Centipede 2 (2011) | Episode #125

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2024/09/11

We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s The Human Centipede 2 to see what will gaze back. Devon Struthers, from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/..., joins us and he brought with him the controversial sequel to Tom Six’s first film, The Human Centipede. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from the film’s marketing to the character study, and surprsingly deep mental health themes, of the film & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide,

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78:56

Speak No Evil (2022) | Episode #124

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2024/09/04

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Speak No Evil to see what will gaze back. Josh Huff, fromhttps://falsesense.bandcamp.co..., joins us to talk about creating new music with friends & its mental health benefits. Plus, we talk about upcoming James MacAvoy remake, lessons we learned from the movie, the lasting impact of trauma and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment,

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75:53

Alien: Romulus (2024) | Episode #123

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2024/08/29

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Alien: Romulus to see what will gaze back. Derek Nowak, from https://www.somuchhopeburied.c..., joins us to discuss the latest entry in the Xenomorph saga. In this episode, we’ll discuss our full thoughts on the film including Fede’s signature gore, our franchise ratings & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to

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74:10

Alien: Covenant (2017) | Episode #122

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2024/08/21

We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Alien: Covenant to see what will gaze back. Independent filmmakers https://www.instagram.com/leox... & https://www.instagram.com/toms... join us to talk about their latest projects & their https://www.facebook.com/event.... Plus, we discuss the philosophical nature of Covenant, its homoerotic undertones & much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm -

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48:52

Prometheus (2012) | Episode #121

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2024/08/14

We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Prometheus to see what will gaze back. The father of the franchise, Ridley Scott, returns to explore the origins of where everything began. We are joined by Turkey Sharks creator and writer, Josh Nealis, to talk about his latest comic, their kickstarter and the other books he’s written over the years. In addition to his comic, Josh joins us to discuss the divisive prequel that furthers the mythology, has one hell of a cast and what the film says about mental

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51:34

Alien: Resurrection (1998) | Episode #120

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2024/08/09

We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Alien Resurrection to see what will gaze back. Speaking of resurrections, out of the ashes, Shawn “The Wanderer” Davis returns to the world of Victims and Villains on a special episode. In this episode, Josh continues with his hot topics, the crew discusses the value of popcorn flicks and much more. Plus we have music from The Contactees and Platitudes.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or

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98:58

Fantasia Festival (2024) | Episode #119

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2024/08/07

We’re staring into the abyss of the films of this year’s Fantasia Festival. Mark, Billy and Josh sit down to discuss the following films: The Beast Within, Berta, Cuckoo, Dark Match, Dirty Bad Wrong, Faces, Fish Out of Town, Hell Hole, Hell is a Teenage Girl, Hollywood 90028 (1974 Restoration), Infinite Summer, Kryptic, Me and My Victim, The Old Man and the Demon Sword, Self Driver, Silent Planet and Witchboard. Plus, this episode contains interviews with Blake Simon, the director behind Faces, and

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47:13

Alien 3 (1992) |Episode #118

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2024/08/05

We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Alien 3 to see what will stare back. Mark is locked away in cryo sleep & we are joined by Brandon Wright, from https://www.breachthesilence.c... & https://www.wrightliveevents.c..., to discuss the third entry into the Alien franchise. Find out what we had to say, or didn’t have to say, about this movie’s legacy, mental health & more. Plus, we got tunes from https://thewelcomingmusic.com & https://asylum213.bandcamp.com. If you or

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60:51

Aliens (1986) | Episode #117

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2024/07/24

We’re staring into the abyss of 1986’s Aliens to see what will stare back. While Josh is locked away in cryo sleep, our friend Andy Mavra from Love What I Love Podcast joins to talk about a franchise milestone in James Cameron’s iconic follow-up. Check out what the gentlemen had to say.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more

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59:01

Alien (1979) | Episode #116

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2024/07/20

We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Alien to see what will stare back. Our friend, Zambies, joins us as we kick off another new series to discuss the influential film, Alien. In this episode, we dissect everything from the film’s lasting influence on pop culture and other science fiction films to the mental health advantages and importance of self-care and more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach

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65:36

MaXXXine (2024) | Episode #115

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2024/07/10

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s MaXXXine to see what will stare back. All roads eventually come to an end and for us, Ti West and Mia Goth this is the end of our XXX trilogy series. Hope, from https://linktr.ee/biohazard_le..., joins us to talk about her show, favorite gags, the battle between freedom and censorship & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or

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84:03

Pearl (2022) | Episode #114

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2024/07/04

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Pearl to see what will stare back. Before their was Maxine, there was Pearl & in this origin story podcast we’re joined by Canadian musician Harley Olivia to talk about her music & the challenges of creating music as a solo artist. Additionally, we talk about how isolate affects mental health, escapism & more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach

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70:36

X (2022) | Episode #113

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2024/06/26

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s X to see what will stare back. Ti West takes us back to the 1970s for a throwback slasher with some surprising depth. Friend, author and podcaster, Kelly Reynolds, to talk about her latest book, Hit It & Quit It.. In this episode, we address the thin line between horror and romance, the mental health behind aging & much more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please

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64:53

The Coffee Table (2024) | Episode #112

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2024/06/19

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’sThe Coffee Table to see what will stare back. The first Horrific Hope Film Festival selection to get its own podcast and it is a doozy. In this episode, the gentlemen tackle the themes of toxic relationships, the importance of healthy relationships, worst fears and of course, the film that Stephen King described as one of the darkest films he’s ever seen. Plus, we have music from Uga Buga (https://www.facebook.com/ugabu... & Loxias

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66:07

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) | Episode #111

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2024/06/12

We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Brotherhood of the Wolf to see what will stare back. The gang travels back to 1763 to hunt for the “beast” with guest Dennis Robinson. Dennis is the creator behind the independent comic, Lycan(https://www.hiveheadstudios.co..., to discuss the book, attempt to make sense of this cult classic and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or

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The Frighteners (1996) | Episode #110

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2024/06/05

We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Frighteners to see what will stare back. Long before Peter Jackson ever gave us Middle Earth, he gave us weird little horror movies like The Frighteners. Smash Cosplay () joins us to talk about COSPLAY WORLD, (https://www.cosplayworldrichmo..., how the film speaks on grief & much more! Plus, we have music from Lilah Moons (https://soundcloud.com/lilahgr... & Safe Sex ( https://soundcloud.com/safesex.... Check out our interviews with them below. You

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