When we considered what our last episode of Frightening February would be, we almost chose to do an episode on The Thing From Another World from 1951 and John Carpenter’s The Thing from 1982. But, our goal is not to completely turn Adam off of horror forever by scarring him with that one scene with the Huskies (if you know you know). So we chose a slightly different–and more comedic–route instead.
Read MoreHas this ever happened to you: you’re sitting in a dark theater about to enjoy the next big summer blockbuster. Then the screen goes dark, and some haunting music alerts you that the next movie trailer is for a horror film. Clutching your popcorn you see flashes of ghosts, demons, jump scares, and shaky cam. You may feel a little creeped until you see the scariest part of all: words flashing on the screen that read, “BASED ON A TRUE STORY.”
Read MoreJust for a moment, allow us to take you back to one of the most uncomfortable times in your life: your teenage years. Were you awkward? Did you hate the way you looked? Maybe you had bullies that made your life hell, or perhaps you had problems at home? And while you navigated the confusing landscape of life between childhood and adulthood, maybe you longed for control, or a sense of belonging, or maybe even an escape. But, as long as you could put your headphones on, turn on the radio, or drop the needle on your favorite record, you knew that everything would be OK.
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