Sometimes Dead is Better

Jaws Part 2: 1916 Shark Attacks, USS Indianapolis and Lady in the Dunes

In this Jaws part 2 episode Christin tells Chris three amazing stories that tie to Jaws. First they talk about a murder that happened 100 miles away during the filming of Jaws and how the movie may have clues to the answer. They then discuss the true story of the 1916 New Jersey shark attacks and finally the true story of the USS Indianapolis. You do not want to miss this episode, rabbit holes galore!

CW: murder, PTSD, war, deadly shark attacks, child death

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Sources:

Podcast, Inside Jaws, hosted by Mark Ramsey, Wondery https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-jaws/id1387670973

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/07/150702-shark-attack-jersey-shore-1916-great-white/

https://www.history.com/news/uss-indianapolis-sinking-survivor-stories-sharks

https://abcnews.go.com/US/oldest-survivor-uss-indianapolis-died-98/story?id=68100131

https://people.com/crime/lady-in-the-dunes-jaws-cold-case-mystery/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/shark-attacks-1916

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-1916-shark-attacks-that-gave-sharks-a-bad-rap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbzR2gZqUsc&feature=youtu.be

 

 

Jaws: I used to hate the water

In this episode Chris and Christin dive into the deep to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 terrifying classic Jaws. They discuss what a quotable movie it is, how Chris's parent's showed it to him when he was 5 (!) and the menagerie of wonderful characters. Chris also makes a Black Panther prediction. Come on in, the water is warm!

What they have been watching: Crawl (Prime) and Knock Knock (Netflix)

What they are drinking: Landshark beer and Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer in a Moscow mule with Reyka vodka (sans copper cup)

Movie discussion starts at: 7:07

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Friday the 13th Part 2: Lake Bodom Murders

In this part 2 of their Friday the 13th episode, Christin tells Chris the most famous cold case murders in Finnish history, the Lake Bodom murders. They also discuss The Queen's Gambit and their "final girl" rankings. After a quick Friday the 13th Part 2 review (and a Jurassic Park/Jurassic World sidebar) they get into the true crime. 

True crime discussion starts at: 25:24

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Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c141pah7J_I

https://screamfestla.com/blog/real-unsolved-murders-lake-bodom

https://medium.com/@allisoneckmeier/true-crime-lake-bodom-murders-c9070a197de9

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-bodom-murders

 

Friday the 13th: It's got a death curse!

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1980 slasher movie that kicked off one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, Friday the 13th. They discuss the rules of strip monopoly, whether the movie "cheated" and the Bacon of it all. They also discuss "final girls" that in the movies that they have reviewed on the podcast. Get your guitar (or machete) and gather 'round the campfire with them! 

What they are watching: The Innocents (youtube) and EVIL (Netflix)

What they are drinking: Dogfish Head Camp Fire Amplifier stout and The Observer Trimtab

Movie discussion starts at: 14:16

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: It's you, it's me, it's us

In this episode Chris and Christin have an emergency meeting to discuss Mike Flanagan's sophomore follow up to The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Like many of us, they have just binged the 9 episodes and have burning questions, thoughts and hot takes. Did they give Oliver Jackson-Cohen his Scottish accent to make him 75% hotter? Where are all the ghosts? What does it all mean?!?

SPOILERS (!!!) for BLY MANOR AND AN AMERICAN MURDER

CW: depression, suicide, murder, interpersonal violence

They first discuss the Netflix documentary, An American Murder.

What they are drinking: Crestwood Barrel Riesling and Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon

Show discussion starts at: 10:37

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome

In this episode Christin tells Chris what inspired Wes Craved to write A Nightmare on Elm Street, the terrifying cases of Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome. They also discuss Chris Evan's pic slip up, what little they know about the Vietnam War (and suggest just watching the new Ken Burn's doc, and the docs Origin Story and The Nightmare) and what dreams are made of.

https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death

https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/10/us/nightmares-suspected-in-bed-deaths-of-18-laotians.html

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-01-11-mn-3961-story.html#:~:text=Medical%20authorities%20call%20this%20Asian%20Death%20Syndrome.%20The,in%20Thailand%20something%20else%2C%22%20says%20Dr.%20Robert%20Kirschner.

https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/spooky-stuff/asian-death-syndrome-in-hmong-refugees-65606

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b7WI2w4WjU

A Nightmare on Elm Street: He's dead honey, cause Mommy killed him

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1984 Wes Craven classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. They discuss if Dave Matthews Band is creepy, their recurring dreams and how iconic Nancy's mom is. So put on your head phones, turn on Miss Nude America and join them!

What they are watching (listening): The Devil All the Time on Netflix and the podcast Cold

What they are drinking: Goat Island Blood Orange Weiss and Fire Maker Chattahoochee-Tea IPA

Movie discussion starts at: 10:06

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The Blair Witch Project Part 2: Dyatlov Pass Incident

In this part two episode Christin tells Chris how easy it is to get lost in the woods. She goes on to tell him the mysterious and terrifying story of the Russian Dyatlov Pass Incident. Chris also tells Christin about a poltergeist incident in his kitchen and they hear a sound on the podcast that puts Chris on edge.

Sources:

All That's Interesting. (2017, October 17) The Harrowing Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident

Pilkington, Mark. (2003, October 15) The Fear Frequency. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2003/oct/16/science.farout

The Infographics Show. (2019, August) What Made Hikers Take Clothes Off In Below Freezing Temps? (The Dyatlov Pass Mystery).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50MW9Rczxe8&feature=youtu.be

Stuff you Should Know Podcast. "The Dyatlov Pass Mystery". (2018, July 26). https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/how-stuff-works/stuff-you-should-know/e/55508258

 

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The Blair Witch Project: Hungry, cold and hunted

In this episode Chris and Christin head back to the glory of the 90s with the phenomenon from 1999, The Blair Witch Project. They discuss the found footage genre, creepy things they have found in the woods and play f**k, marry, kill with the cast.

What they've been watching: Halt and Catch Fire, Gavin and Stacey

What they are drinking: Josh legacy red blend wine and UFO Pumpkin Ale

Movie discussion starts at: 6:33

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Parade by Nctrnm http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmParade66Em

Night of the Hunter Part 2: Harry Powers

In this episode Christin tells Chris the story of the West Virginia murders that inspired Davis's Grubb's novel, Night of the Hunter, that Steve Agee and Charles Laughton turned into the 1955 movie of the same name that they discussed last week. They discuss the new Bly Manor and The Stand trailers, how the real Harry Powers is not nearly attractive as Robert Mitchum and how the book and movie adapted the real story.

CW: murder, child murder

Sources:

https://wickedwe.com/harry-powers/

http://www.wvculture.org/HiStory/crime/powers01.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2_8GufvTb4 Brief Case "America's Most Notorious Lady Killer: Harry Powers"

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