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Horror VS Reality

Anastasia and Kendrah break down a horror or Thriller film based on a true crime or tragedy and discuss the incident that the film is based on. Together they compare, contrast, and nerd out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:02

BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest 5: Revenge of the Trivia

Horror VS Reality ·

2025/10/31

It's our annual Halloween Gab Fest where we just kind of do random spooky stuff. This year we each ask each other 10 trivia questions. Kendrah gets 10 questions on Spooky Disney films and Anastasia gets 10 general horror movie questions. WHO WILL WIN? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 65: Piglady (2023) VS Susan Monica

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2025/10/30

This episode Anastasia and Kendrah discuss a real stinker of movie, but at least we get some laughs out of 2023's Pig Lady. Then, We dive into the strange tale of Susan Monica. Plus, We announce a new mini series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:56

Ep. 64: The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) VS Kendall...

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2025/09/09

Back from a summer break, Kendrah and Anastasia dive into the world of The Poughkeepsie Tapes and one of its inspirations, Kendall Francois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 63 The Slenderman Mythos and the Slenderman Stabbing

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2025/06/11

This time, Kendrah and Anastasia are discussing the Slenderman Mythos and how that eventually spiraled into the stabbing of Peyton Leutner. (editor note: My mic sounds like a potato for the majority of this episode unfortunately. I did everything I could improve it, and it's still just not great. Thanks for understanding. xo Ana) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:16

Ep. 62: Savage Messiah (2002) VS The Ant Hill Kids

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2025/04/23

At last, Ana and Kendrah are back to talking Canadian crime. This time they are discussing a very Lifetime-esque Canadian Thriller, Savage Messiah (2002), and it's all too real inspiration, Roch Theriault and his cult, The Ant Hill Kids. This one is not for the faint of heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:02

Kendrah and Anastasia VS Trivia

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2025/03/12

Since prep for some of the next episodes is taking a little longer than expected, this episode consists of Ana and Kendrah quizzing each other on horror movies and true crime. Enjoy. (Also my headphones wouldn't charge right so the audio is...a bit less stellar than usual, but still listenable for sure) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:47

Ep. 61: Compliance (2012) VS The Strip Search Phone Scam

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2025/02/20

Kendrah and Ana are back after an extended break to discuss one of the most vile scams that we've ever heard of, and a little bit about the extremely accurate film based on it. Join us, won't you? It's an episode that will have you asking yourself, "WTF MCDONALD'S?!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 60: Burke and Hare in Cinema VS The Burke & Hare...

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2024/10/30

Ana takes us on a short journey through the history of Burke and Hare in fiction and Kendrah discusses the real dirty deeds of Burke and Hare. Plus shocking revelations in each host's entertainment knowledge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:25

BONUS: Halloween Gab Fest 4

Horror VS Reality ·

2024/10/13

It's the 4th (mostly) annual Halloween Gab Fest. For Kendrah's first gab fest, we decided to chat about cases we wish we could cover, if only there were horror films based on them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 59: Elephant (2003) VS The Columbine High School...

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2024/09/28

In part 2 of our Elephant/Columbine coverage, Kait returns to hear Kendrah tell us all about Columbine. (and to hear Ana rant about the misinformation of Columbine) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:19:25

Ep. 58: Elephant (2003) VS The Columbine High School...

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2024/09/07

In this special crossover episode between What in the Wide World of Cinema and Horror VS Reality, we discuss the beauty of Gus Van Sant's tragic art film and some aspects of The Columbine High shooting. The remaining aspects of the Columbine discussion coming in part 2. Largely Ana spends this time persuading Kendrah that this is indeed a good film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 57: Baby Reindeer (2024) VS Richard Gadd Pt. 2

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2024/08/22

Part 2 of our Baby Reindeer coverage continues with Kendrah laying out all the Fiona Harvey drama and what facts we do know about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:11

Ep. 56: Baby Reindeer (2024) VS Richard Gadd

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2024/08/05

Today's episode is a very special episode. We are covering the Dark comedy thriller TV show, (not the first time we've talked about a TV show.) Baby Reindeer that centers around Richard Gadd and a very traumatizing series of events in his life. Gadd writes, stars, and is the real life inspiration for the show, and the drama surrounding him and the show continues to unfold. Join us as we try to unravel fact from fiction. CONTENT WARNING: Normally we don't do content warnings bc True crime and horror

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1:36:52

Ep. 55: Jack (2015) VS Jack Unterweger

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2024/06/26

Kendrah and Ana head to Austria this episode to talk about infamous serial Killer and world traveling journalist, Jack Unterweger. (He's a total prick. shocker. ) Plus, SPOILERS for Handmaid's Tale at the end of the episode, Ana's latest book reads, and Kendrah and Ana finally met in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:43:43

Ep. 54: Men Behind the Sun (1988) VS Unit 731

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2024/04/30

On today's episode, Kendrah and Anastasia take on the infamous Men Behind the Sun and the horrific human experimentation that took place at Japan's Unit 731 during WW2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:47:47

Ep. 53: Pig Killer (2022) VS Robert Pickton

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2024/04/14

This is the first episode of the new season format (so we can have much needed breaks between research and recording periods) It also marks the first episode with Kendrah as the permanent new co-host. To celebrate Kendrah's arrival, we decided to cover an infamous Canadian serial killer: Robert Pickton aka the Pig Farm Killer. We also watched the fairly terrible 2022 film, Pig Killer that is loosely based on his life. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS: Morgan on Anastasia's Attack of the Killer...

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2023/10/11

The hiatus is almost over, but until then, enjoy the episode of AOTKO that Morgan guested on over the summer. Enjoy this short but sweet film segment recap about a killer fetish doll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing: What in the Wide World of Cinema?!

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2023/09/14

HVR will be back later this month, until then, enjoy the first episode of Anastasia's new podcast, What in the Wide World of Cinema?! Strap in for a lot of weird wild rides through cinema, and subscribe to the new pod for more trippy film journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ep. 52: Open Water (2003) VS The Disappearance of...

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2023/07/30

Keith returns to co-pilot today's episode, Anastasia and he break down the terrifying (and short) ocean terror, Open Water, and discuss the real life disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan. Plus, Heather's plays fast and loose with the dearly departed's legacies; Keith and Ana will never scuba dive or spelunk; and Keith is still working on that novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:19:50

Ep. 51: M (1931) VS Peter Kurten w/ Trent Manning

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2023/06/02

Trent Manning returns as guest host to discuss the 1931 classic that inspired the thriller genre, Fritz Lang's M. We also discuss the scumbags who inspired M's antagonist, chiefly Peter Kurten. Plus, Fight Club quotes, Art the Clown, and Borders' criterion aisle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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