13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast

Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire and Coffins

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 are with strangers. 
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I Am Legend and the Cure to Vampirism

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 connection between the mutants and vampires and who is the real star of this movie!
 
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Dark Shadows and the Origin of Vampires

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 the likes of Dark Shadows.
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Season 1 Ghosts Recap

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!
 
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Relying on Mediums in Ghost

In the final installment of our ghost season, we make some pottery and determine friend or foe amongst a bunch of con artists.
Part Rom Com and Thriller, the classic 1990's movie Ghost, seemed like the cherry on top a season full of a wide spectrum of funny to terrifying specters. Listen along to understand what's really scary about this movie and the benefits of having a funny con artist medium on your side in the afterlife.
 
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Battle with the Grim Reaper in The Frighteners

With equal parts murder mystery and paranormal adventure with a few dashes of humor and a ton of suspense to boot we uncover the identity of the Grim Reaper in The Frighteners! Our second Peter Jackson film brings the thrills and laughs, while spinning an intricate story of a fraudulent exorcist and the characters around him. The Frighteners features a murderous lover, an insane detective, and of course, ghosts!
 
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Existential Dread in A Ghost Story

In our 11th episode, we severely upset ourselves by discussing what comes after death in A Ghost Story. Join us as we go through a journey of grief, infinity, and strangely enough, Ke$ha.
 
A Ghost story is just as poignant as it is horrific in non-conventional ways.
 
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A Witch Hunt in Paranorman

For our tenth episode, we go on a witch, ghost, zombie hunt with Paranorman. 
Produced by Laika, the same production company that made Coraline and a favorite of hosts Alex and Stephanie, Paranorman didn’t quite measure up and was ultimately fairly forgettable. We even forgot that there weren’t really many ghosts in it!
Listen along as we debate which is a better perk as a ghost to have unfinished business or a curse. 
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Conversations with the Dead in The Sixth Sense

We see dead people! Well, we don't, but Cole from The Sixth Sense does! In our 9th episode, we discuss the spirits that don't know they're dead, the hidden meaning of the color red, and one of the most shocking twists in cinema history.
Stay tuned as we uncover the truth behind these tragic souls - both living and dead.
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Phantom Messages in Personal Shopper

In our eighth episode, we travel to Paris to shop for a famous model in Personal Shopper. From mysterious murders, to invisible hotel guests, is Kristen Stewart ever going to communicate with her dead brother, or is she just always going to be Bella Swan? Stay tuned to find out on 13 Degrees of Screams!
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The Concept of Heaven in the Lovely Bones

***Trigger Warning***
This episode does contain discussion on sexual assault and murder of minors, so please listen with caution,
On our seventh episode of our ghost series, we uncover the evil deeds of a serial murderer as we travel within the inbetween in the Lovely Bones.
Hosts Alex and Stephanie determine the definition of Heaven and if a girl’s romantic fantasy should be fulfilled over getting justice for her murder.
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Mysterious Warnings and Forbidden Relations in Crimson Peak

For our next movie in our ghost series, we heed the warnings of the grotesque specters from the snowy landscape of Crimson Peak.
 
A beautifully haunting film, we uncover murder plots and questionable relationships in Guillermo del Toro's gothic period peice. 
 
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The Others and Possession

In our fifth installment of our ghost season, we attend the seance of the Others. From children bursting in the sunlight to possessing old ladies, hosts Alex and Stephanie discuss the implications of limbo and who is really haunting who.
Join us as we dive into this psychological gothic horror!
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Curse of The Haunted Mansion

For our fourth movie of the season, we take a trip to a haunted mansion in Disney's... The Haunted Mansion! From evil curses to mistaken reincarnation, hosts Alex and Stephanie discuss the film's plot and the haunted Disney attraction that inspired the film. 
 
Join us as we take a deep dive in one of Disney's darker films.
 
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The Dangerous Black Zodiac in Thirteen Ghosts

For our third movie this season, we uncover the horrific past of the Black Zodiac in Thirteen Ghosts. We discuss satanic rituals, the imprisoned spirits, and real life parallels mirroring their unfortunate end. 
 
Why discuss only one ghost, when you can have 13? Join us as we delve into the dark depths of Thirteen Ghosts.
 
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Casper and Resurrection

For our second movie this season, we explore the story of Casper, his three uncles, and a father and daughter who move into their creepy mansion home.
We discuss the tragic death of our titular character, the possibility of resurrection, and unfinished business. Is Casper particularly scary? No, obviously not. But he's a ghost, so we must discuss!
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Lore of Ghostbusters

On our very first episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we kick off the season by discussing all things ghosts! From famous apparitions, to the various types of entities, we delve into the paranormal background and how they compare to pop culture. 
Then, we dive into our first film of the season - Ghostbusters! How do the ghosts in the film stack up to their real life counterparts? Should the Ghostbusters even be called the Ghostbusters? Stay tuned to find out in this episode!
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Every Thursday, hosts Alex and Stephanie will dissect a movie that aligns with the entity of the season and make comparisons to the real life myths and legends. Join us as we determine just how scary they really are on a scale of 1-13