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PODCAST

13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast

Alex and Stephanie

Welcome to 13 Degrees of Screams, the podcast where we dissect your favorite horror movies. Each episode, we will rank the movie on a scariness scale from 1 to 13. From ghosts and goblins, to witches and werewolves, we will uncover the real life myths and legends that inspire these movies, and tell you just how authentic they are. Join us each Thursday as we delve deeper into the degrees of screams!

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

46:30

Videodrome and Television’s Effect on Mental Health

13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2023/08/10

On our fifth episode, we try to uncover what exactly is going in the crazy cult classic Videodrome! Listen along as we decipher the plot depicting a CEO of a small UHF television station who stumbles upon a broadcast signal of snuff films which leads to vivid hallucinations, layers of deception and mind control as he tries to unearth the signal's source. Also, stick around for a conversation on the mental health effects of prolonged television watching and our personal defense of our beloved

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39:27

Smart House and the Trade Off’s of Upgrading your Home

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2023/08/03

In order to level out the playing field in this technology terror season, we go to the gentle realm of Disney Channel Movies, where you know we'll find our least scary movie on our list. In our fourth episode, we upgraded our house in Smart House! In 1999, Disney Channel released a made-for-television movie called "Smart House" which ended being rated one of the best Disney Channel Original Movies by 2015’s Entertainment Weekly. Join us as we discuss the plot around a teenage boy named Ben who wins

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41:43

FeardotCom and the Real Life Horrors of the Internet

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2023/07/27

In our third installment of our technology season, we trudge through yet another flop, known as FeardotCom. This was not an easy watch but we do love talking about bad movies! In this 2002 horror film, we follow detective Mike Reilly and Terry Huston as they research the mysterious deaths of four people that all died 48 hours after logging on to a website named feardotcom.com. Despite numerous red flags, they jump in head first and visit the site themselves. Essentially, it's two not fully fleshed

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37:18

Stay Alive and Elizabeth Bathory

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2023/07/20

In our second episode, we play some video games for our lives with Stay Alive! In another 2006 horror movie, we follow a group teenagers as they play an online horror game and soon realize that the game is much more than just a simple game. Listen along for our thoughts on the plot and concept of the movie to see where it falls on our scariness scale. Additionally, we'll unveil the real life killer the video game is based on with a deep dive on Elizabeth Bathory! You can follow 13 Degrees of

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38:03

Pulse 2006 and Real World Hackers

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2023/07/13

Before Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Good Place or even Frozen; Kristen Bell stared in a 2006 remake of the Japanese film Pulse and it was just okay. Honestly, it wasn't our cup of tea but it was a blast to talk about! Listen along as we discuss the plot of odd disappearances taking place on a college campus due to a computer virus granting access to the realm of the dead that leads to apocalypse style proportions. Also make sure to stick around afterwards to find out about the real ghosts haunting

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31:16

Season 2 Vampire Recap

13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2023/05/18

In our season recap, we reminisce on all the blood, lust and gore we experienced as we reviewed all things vampire! From the most indestructible to our most and least favorite depictions of Dracula. Listen along to find out how all 13 movies stacked up in one killer season! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

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36:09

The Lost Boys and Vampire Covens

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2023/05/11

In our thirteenth episode, we save our mom from a vampire… again in The Lost Boys and discuss the reasoning behind vampire covens. In this 1987 American horror-comedy film, we follow two brothers as they move with their mother to the fictional town of Santa Carla, also dubbed the Murder Capital of the World. We follow Michael as he falls for a local girl named Star that is caught up in biker gang that are also vampires. Therefore, his younger brother Sam and two self proclaimed vampire hunters must

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39:17

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night and the Femme Fatale

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2023/05/04

In our twelfth episode, we walk home alone at night in A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night and discuss the archetype of the femme fatale. In the black and white 2014 Iranian American vampire film, a cloaked female vampire stalks the street of the fictional Iranian Bad City looking for unsavory men that she deems are worth killing. Despite the title, she is not the victim but actually the person who should be feared. So stick around as we interpret the end of this story, discuss the inspiration for the

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48:50

30 Days of Night and the Plunge into Darkness

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2023/04/27

In our eleventh episode, we hide from bloodthirsty vampires in 30 Days of Night. In this 2007 horror film, based on the comic book series of the same name, the plot revolves around a group of people trapped in a remote Alaskan town during the winter solstice, where they must fight for their survival against a horde of bloodthirsty vampires. We're not sure what started this crazy fad with having vampires in cold climates but we are not here for it. We get that they need to avoid the sun but Alaska

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52:07

Twilight and Vampire Venom

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2023/04/20

***Please be aware that the real Quileute Tribe has not received any of the billions of dollars of profit garnered by Stephenie Meyer, Summit Entertainment, and the many retail companies selling Twilight merchandise. Below is a link to donate to their tribe to assist with moving their at risk community to a safe zone*** https://mthg.org/ Onto to our regularly scheduled program... In our tenth episode, we fall in love with a vampire and discuss the biological venom and make up of the Twilight Saga

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55:17

Let Me In and Servitude to Vampires

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2023/04/13

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode contains discussion on relationships between minors and adults. In our ninth episode, we befriend a vampire in Let Me In and discuss the relationships that come along with vampires and their familiars and or servants. In this 2010 horror film, based on the novel called “Let the Right One In”, we follow a lonely 12 year old boy who is tormented by bullies at school and befriends a mysterious girl named Abby, who turns out to be a vampire. Despite, the seemingly

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37:37

Fright Night and Vampire Breeds

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2023/04/06

In our eighth installment, we break into our vampire neighbor's house in Fright Night and discuss the Mediterranean vampire breed. In this 2011 horror comedy film, we follow Charley as he discovers that his next door neighbor, Jerry, is a vampire and seeks out the help of a scared monster enthusiast, magician to help save his family and friends. Listen along and stay tuned as we discuss and elaborate on the lore of Jerry's specific breed of vampire that's briefly covered in the movie. You can follow

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34:38

What We Do in the Shadows and the Conflict Between...

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2023/03/30

In our seventh episode, we film a documentary on the day in the life of a group of vampire flatmates and discuss why vampires and werewolves are enemies. In this 2014 horror comedy documentary, What We Do in the Shadows, gives the viewer an inside look at the lives of some vampires in New Zealand. Laugh along with us as we hear their crazy origin stories, their rivalry with a group of werewolves, and experience a troublesome encounter with an entity only known as "The Beast". Then feel free to stick

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47:48

Interview with the Vampire and Eternal Life

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2023/03/23

In our sixth episode, we experience the tale of Louis' life as a vampire and see the pros and cons of what an eternal life has to offer. Based on the gothic horror novel of the same name, we follow the 200 year long life story of Louis de Pointe du Lac as told to a reporter. From his transformation to the death of his dearest companion, we learn that living forever isn't all that it's cracked up to be especially when you're a vampire with morals. Stay tuned for our discussion on the passage of time

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42:45

Daybreakers and Rebirth Through Fire

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2023/03/16

In our fifth episode, we dive into a world where vampires are commonplace, and humans are hunted for blood. This 2009 sci-fi action movie answers the question - what happens when vampires take over and there is no blood left to sustain the population? From ruthless CEOs, to mutant bat creatures - human farms, to an underground resistance, Daybreakers takes you on a fast-paced adventure of a terrifying future. Listen along as we discuss another potential cure for vampirism - one more dangerous than

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41:42

The Invitation and Blood Pacts

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2023/03/09

In our fourth episode, we speculate on what's an acceptable time frame for a blood pact to be honored and if it's considered consanguineous to have multiple brides from the same three families. Originally named the Bride, the 2022 American horror thriller The Invitation, was said to be inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. This film is about a young woman who, following the death of her mother, meets a long lost family member and joins him at a wedding weekend only to discover later on that she's the

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37:00

Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire and Coffins

13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2023/03/02

In our third installment, we reveal the lore behind vampires' need for coffins and how easy it is to kill the "traditional" vampire. In this 2000 Disney Channel movie, Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire, we follow three siblings as they set their mom up on date so they can go out for the night but they soon learn it may be more of a risk than just getting caught. Join us for a laugh as we revisit this nostalgic film, discuss the lengths Adam will go to to get what he wants and how trusting these kids

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38:56

I Am Legend and the Cure to Vampirism

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2023/02/23

In our second episode, we discuss the possibility of becoming human again after being a vampire through other sources of media and the difficult journey, our movie of the week, experienced getting through production. Loosely based on the 1954 novel of the same name, I Am Legend follows a US Army Virologist known as Robert Neville as he remains the sole survivor in New York City, as most of the population are mutants created by a virus that was meant to cure cancer. Listen along to understand the

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47:03

Dark Shadows and the Origin of Vampires

13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2023/02/16

In our second season we wanted something we could really sink our teeth into so we're covering all things vampire! From folklore, to the legends that brought to life Bram Stoker's Dracula, we explain the evolution of vampires into pop culture. Based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name, in this fun dark comedy, we follow the return of vampire Barnabas Collins on his quest to break his family's curse. Listen along for our thoughts on the movie and the origin of vampires that inspired

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32:19

Season 1 Ghosts Recap

13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2023/01/12

In our season recap, we reminisce on all the horrors we experienced as we dove into the afterlife! Which movie had the most realistic ghosts? Which movie was our favorite? Which movie was ultimately the scariest? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this season recap! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

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