Fear Level: Spooky with bits of existentially disconcertingTrigger Warnings:  Frequent and bloody pet death, suicidal ideation, blood, toxic/abusive familial relationships, sexual harassmentDirector: John FawcetteWriters: Karen WaltonStars: Emily Perkins, Katharine IsabelleTopics of Discussion:-Suicidal ideation and class projects-Guidance counselors-Does the dog die dot com (spoiler: they do, a lot)-Ginger and Burnette-Anti-suburbia-A tale of a tail-One incredibly powerful chest freezer-Don't worry about your cancer, it's just a period -Uterus Pancakes and other sex ed from distant planetsRecommendations:HeathersOrphan BlackJennifer's BodyTeen WolfAmerican Werewolf in ParisRevolutionary Girl UtenaThree Ways of Looking at BloodThe Company of WolvesThe Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter30 Rock: Werewolf Bar MitzvahFollow our guest:Jay EdidinTwitter: @notlasers Tumblr: https://postcardsfromspace.tumblr.com/ Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-MenFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk about Host! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: Terrifying/Existentially DisconcertingTrigger Warnings:  GaslightingDirector: David Robert MitchellWriters: David Robert MitchellStars: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia LuccardiTopics of Discussion:-Ben's dislike for tall people-Upsetting naked parents-Polyamory, the curse cure-Pool Rules-When does it follow you? What counts as sex? We need to know!-Does gay sex count?-Oral? Anal? Can you pass the curse via phone sex?-Greg, The consummate fuckboi-Fuck off, little kids!-The two Yaras-Why isn't Kelly in charge?-The Legend of the Shell Compact KindleRecommendations:Shawn T. Collins - Monumental HorrorCamThe Low Low WoodsTerminatorPerfect BlueParanoia AgentVirgin SuicidesYou're NextHereditaryIt Comes At NightFollow our guest:SFSX: Terms of Service Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinahorn/sfsx-terms-of-service-graphic-novelWebsite: www.tinahorn.netTwitter: @tinahornsassWhy are People Into That PodcastFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week when we'll be talking about Ginger Snaps with Jay Edidin! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so psyched about this interview! It was so awesome to talk to Brad Michael Elmore! If you haven't watched Bit, we spoil the crap out of it so go watch it first then come back and listen to our podcast about it, then listen to this interview.Have you ever sat down with the director of a movie you loved and they just immediately confirmed everything you thought about the movie without even being prompted? WELL NOW WE HAVE!Follow Brad on twitter at @bradmichaelelm1You can watch his first movie, "The Wolfman's Hammer" hereThe trailer for his second movie, "Boogeyman Pop" is hereBit is available to buy wherever good movies are sold including Prime and Vudu. The trailer is here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings:  Zombies, violence to animals, dismemberment, AIDirector: Paul W.S. AndersonWriters: Paul W.S. AndersonStars: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James PurefoyYou're all going to die down here...of laughter! Resident Evil is the movie that we somehow got instead of an adaptation of the hit horror game series by the same name. It features Milla Jovovich in a role that answers the question no one dared to ask: had you considered just kicking the zombies? Joined by a flock on white guys so indistinguishable that it's hard to keep track of who is dead and, of course, Michelle Rodriguez doing her TOUGH GIRL SHIT (TM).Come, join us as we grope hopelessly through a sea of nu metal in hopes of finding something redeeming.Topics of Discussion:-Nu Metal: Threat or Menace?-At what point to we have to accept that people in this movie live in an alternate universe where there are no zombie movies-Communication is key-Did you program you AI with the brain of a 9 year old?-Some very good boys and their tasty jelly and meat suits-Milla train four months...for this?-Why is Kaplan still here?-Wait...did you hit your onsite security team with amnesia gas...on purpose?-Like Stannis Baratheon, all of our ships go down in flames.-Bad CGI kills Recommendations:Resident Evil Game RemakesDead Nation: Apocalypse EditionDying LightDead RisingZombie U (for your Wii U)28 Days LaterTrain to BusanDead AliveEvent HorizonBattle Angel Alita (comics)UnderworldBladeA Knight's TaleBlood QuantumFollow our guest:Follow our guest: Steve SeighTwitter: @dead_anchoressTalking Comics PodcastFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk about  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings:  Gaslighting, blood, violence, references to self-harm and suicideDirector: Brad Michael ElmoreWriters: Brad Michael ElmoreStars: Diana Hopper, Nicole Maines, Zolee GriggsTopics of Discussion:-Gender dysphoria and Hollywood-Fuck Gender binaries-Gorgeous nihilist psychopaths-Duke. That's it. Duke-She's intense.-Characters who can step on us-What makes a sexy Dracula-The Sapphic Gaze-Mental Health-Gay best friends in refrigerators-Call your mom-No really, call your mom-Call your mom is still active on your quest list-Have you called your mom yet-The Foot Clan-Pink grenades-Snipes Cast: Discussing all your favorite Wesley Snipes Sci-Fi Films of the 90s.-Just when LA thought it was safe, Frog.-The spin-off one shot comics we may or may not already be writing. Recommendations:Black Leopard Red WolfPriory of the Orange TreeAnimeNear DarkThe Lost BoysRenegade RuleGryffen: Galaxy's Most WantedShe-Ra and the Princesses of PowerKipo and the Age of the WonderbeastsWhat Keeps You AliveFollow our guest:Follow our guest:Eva Nicholls: @evatheotherFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk about Host! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: HorrifyingTrigger Warnings: BODY HORROR, blood, guts, insects, maggots, attempted sexual assault,  Director: Clive BarkerWriters: Clive BarkerStars: Andrew Robinson (Garak!), Clare Higgins, Ashley LaurenceHellraiser is a horror classic and with good reason. The special effects are incredible, the monsters are memorable, and for some reason half of the cast had their voices dubbed over. Okay, we're not as keep on that last one, but Hellraiser is revered at large and especially in the LGBTQIA+ community. But why? Oh, we have such sights to show you.Topics of Discussion:-This movie doesn't know its monster's name yet.-Makeup you can't talk or move in.-Clive Barker's home run the first time at the plate-Industrial music, Aphex Twin, and other things Emily could give a Ted Talk on-The queer lens of Clive Barker-Frank - hot, disgusting, or both - discuss!-A simple tailor-What a woman will go through to get some goo dick-Hammer time!-Penises with teeth and stingers-The final girl rubix cube.Recommendations:Season of the Witch (1972)The Company of Wolves"The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories" by Angela CarterThe Music Videos of Chris CunninghamThe ThingThings with BeardsNightbreedFollow our guest:Elana LevinTwitter: @elana_brooklynPodcasts: Deep Space DiveGraphic PolicyFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: TerrifyingTrigger Warnings: Visuals of hanging/suicide, pandemic, jump scares, blood, violenceDirector: Rob SavageWriters: Gemma Hurley, Rob Savage, Jed ShepherdStars: Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore (Wonder Woman), Emma Louise Webb (The Crown), Radina Drandova, Caroline Ward, Edward LinardIt's the great pandemic of 2020 and a group of friends is just trying to stay in touch by meeting up through Zoom. But when Hayley books them for an online seance, some people fuck around and find out that demons don't think their zoom antics are funny. This movie is fucking incredibly and so of the moment that's it's honestly difficult to express. And at 55 minutes, you can watch it while you pop your popcorn to watch a different movie!Topics of Discussion:-Spooky filters-Bad Yelp reviews-People who know technology-Moving backgrounds are cancelled. they're over, that's cancelled-Return to Hocus Pocus rules-#demon #yesfilter-The Emma toss championships-Pub demonsRecommendations:Collingwood StoryPoughkeepsie TapesMarble HornetsBroken MovieFatal FrameThe Magnus ArchivesCreep & Creep 2Follow our guest:SteenzTwitter: @oheysteenzInstagram: @oheysteenzBook: Archival QualityStrip: Heart of the CityFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk about Resident Evil! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: Mostly Spoopy with existential dreadTrigger Warnings:  Racism, colorism, trauma, body horror, sexual assault, violence, bloodDirector: Justin SimienWriters: Justin SimienStars: Elle Lorraine, Judith Scott, Vanessa William s, Jay Pharoah, James Van Der Beek, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland, Usher, Blair Underwood, Michelle Hurd, MC Lyte, Robin Thede, Laverne Cox, Nicole Byer"Bad Hair" is a politically and socially relevant drama, filled with the real life challenges that black women faced and continue to face in the workplace and in their daily lives. It's a thoughtful consideration of the pressure to conform to traditional Eurocentric beauty standards even in creative fields and the damned if you do, damned if you don't nature of what we as a society demand of black women. It highlights the way in which Anna, a young black woman working in television is overlooked, mistreated and betrayed.Psych! Actually it's a campy horror movie about a woman that decides to get a weave that turns out to suck blood, physically violates her, and murders her friends. It's "Little Shop of Horrors" if Seymour wore Audrey II around on his head and Audrey II occasionally stuck its plant tentacles down his pants and into his bodily orifices.Psych! Actually it's both of those movies and we had just as much trouble trying to figure out what it was saying as that description implies. Come be completely stumped with us!Topics of Discussion:-Hair drama-Hair trauma-Bad Hair/Good Hair/Bad Hair-If you want to have a magical negro, but your movie is full of black people, do you just have a magical trans woman?-The late 80's career minded black issues drama that Ben was here for.-The 80's camp horror movie about killer hair Bre was here for.-The blood oath that forced Lando to be here.-Welcome to our podcast about black hair. No, really, this episode contains a lot of discussion about black hair by black women and non-binary folks.-Jeremy does his best not to talk about his hair. It just makes everyone mad.-Horror movies and fantasy movies have to have rules.-Elle Lorraine acts good-Who cast Blair Underwood as Laurence Fishburne in this movie?-Witches: who are they and what do they want?-Can you make a movie about racism and colorist affecting black people and still completely exoticize Native Americans?-This movie sure tried.-James Van Der Beak - down or clueless?Recommendations:Get OutMixed-ishJojo's Bizarre AdventureBamboozledPoseGood HairNailed ItEve's BayouFollow our guests:Bre IndigoTwitter: @ndgoartsInsta: @ndgoartsLando ToothmanInsta: @proflando or @landobakesAlicia WhitleyTwitter: @aliciawhitleyInstagram: @alburnetFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk about Attack the Block! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: TerrifyingTrigger Warnings:  Racism, gaslighting, mild goreDirector: Jordan PeeleWriters: Jordan PeeleStars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, Betty Gabriel, LaKeith Stanfield, Caleb Landry Jones, Lil Rel Howard, Erika AlexanderTopics of Discussion:-Racisms-Pay attention to how your black friends want you to act re: cops-Incorrect ways to eat cereal-Biting across the kitkat bar-What happens to a nod unacknowledged?-Connecticut: threat or menace?-Redbone or "oh, so this IS for black people"-The Dap shake: a horror undreamt of -nonononononono, that's not my experience-Does Jordan Peele owe Jay life rights?-Sarah Lawrence?-I see you running, I'm running. We'll figure out why later-Chris can't even drop a spoon anymore-The TSA, unlikely heroes?-Detectives who are or were Living Single-Bring a portable charger if you plan on being in a horror movieRecommendations:-Step-Up 2: The Streets-A Black Lady Sketch Show-Astronomy Club-Key and Peele-Telltale's "The Walking Dead" Videogame-Attack the Block-The Muppets Take Manhattan-Sorry to Bother You-Us-Horror Noire-The Sunken Place Course-Lovecraft Country - By Matt Ruff-Grand Army-Roots (2016)-Hatfields and McCoysFollow our guests:Aaron AmosTwitter: @aaronjamosPodcast: Talking Comics PodcastEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Jay Joseph Jr.Twitter: @CynicalAngstWebsite: NetworkJay.comFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: DocumentaryTrigger Warnings: Historical images of lynching and racial violence, excerpts from a variety of horror films that include blood, violence, racism, and terror. They say Candyman several times in a row.Director: Xavier BurginWriters: Ashlee Blackwell, Danielle BurrowsBased on the book by: Robin R. Means ColemanStars: Robin R.Means Coleman, Tananarive Due, Tony Todd, Keith David, Rachel True, Ken Foree, Jordan Peele, Paula Jai Parker, Loretta DevineCovering the entire history of black people in horror films is a huge task, which Horror Noire decides to take on and it's up to the task. With an awesome format, an array of amazing black horror stars, directors, and critics, and clips from dozens of films - it's a movie you absolutely have to watch...but we're gonna describe it to you anyway!Danny Lore, Emmanuel Lipscomb, and Allie Mullin join podcast host Jeremy Whitley to talk about all the amazing movies we've have seen, the trash fires we look forward to finding on Tubi, and the classics we've missed. Topics of Discussion:-Keith David's buttery smooth voice-"Birth of a Nation" and where you can stick it.-Sci-Fi and the things "black folks just don't do"-Duane Jones, George Romero, and the OG zombie movie-A man's gotta see himself-Pam Grier, the friend you're always psyched to see at the party-A dramatic reading of the plot of "Doctor Jekyll and Mister Black" by Danny Lore-We crack on The Craft one last time, but not nearly as hard as we come for The Shining-Why we ABSOLUTELY do not want a 2021 Nightmare on Elm Street reboot-Candyman-Candyman-Candyman-Is Def by Temptation real and do we have proof?-Hey, Eve's Bayou was thirty years ahead of the rest of FILM.-Bones, Crow, and Def Jam: Fight for New York-Attack The Block, mother fuckers!-Get Out, the horror movie so real, we just had this deep ass conversation in the middle of this whole thing-All of our dating histories-That time Jeremy wrote a comic where Iron Fist did Misty Knight's hair-Dads/white boys, You don't get cookies for learning how to take care of the people you love.-Unless you make them cookies, then you share, I guess.Recommendations:SpiralDread Nation by Justina IrelandMonday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. JacksonNightlight - A Black Horror PodcastThe First PurgeThe Queen of Bad Dreams - Danny Lore and Jordi PerezFollow our guests:Danny LoreTwitter: @weredawgzInstagram: @weredawgsWebsite: dannylore.comEmmanuel LipscombTwitter: @elipscomb2Allie MullinTwitter: @alliemullinInstagram: @alliemullinWebsite: alliemullin.comFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comRSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to talk the Jordan Peele masterpiece of micro-aggressions, "Get Out" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: Spoopy (not scary)Trigger Warnings: Blood, suicidal ideation, moderate violence, several uses of “the r word”Directors: Holly DaleWriters: Andrew Rai BerzinsStars:   Gordon Currie, Louis Ferreira, Helene ClarksonTonight we learned a new term thanks to our special guest, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh. That term is "CanCon". In Canada they actually invest in their creators and their are mandatory minimums and grants for content created in Canada and using Canadian creators and actors. And that, dear friends, is how you end up with a little movie called "Blood and Donuts" about a vampire who went to sleep in 1969 and woke up in mid-nineties Toronto. Now he's eager to see all the sights, like the world's most run down block of flats, the graveyard where he buried his vampire coat and squeezebox, and the world's dingiest all-night donut shop.But that's not all! Before his first day is over he'll be dealing with the Toronto mob (led by David Cronenberg himself) and he'll be part of a bizarre love rhombus with his old girlfriend, the spunky bat-wielding clerk at the donut shop, and a cab driver with a deeply inexplicable accent. Topics of Discussion:-pansexual vampires-cabbies who know it's okay for men to cry-David Cronenberg's cowboy boots-shoe rental-astral vampire sex-selective sun allergies-popular men's v-neck styles-Vincent Valentine and the definition of a cape-the strangest block in Toronto-research on important topics like "circus" and "dream"-Vampire the Masquerade-bargain priced 2 for 1 guns-name brand lemon juice-90's urban fantasy landscapes: a world of brick, steam, and plastic sheeting - an audio essay by Emily MartinRecommendations:ExistenzLast NightBon Cop, Bad CopThe Lost BoysThe HungerNadjaPet Shop of HorrorsVampire's KissInnocent BloodFollow our guest, Bronwyn Kelly-SeighOn twitter: @shinybabybCheck out her podcast: "Ladies of Valhalla"Support LoV on Patreon Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week when we talk Horror Noire! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: Spoopy (not scary)Trigger Warnings: Mind control, abusive parents, blood, embarrassment Directors: Zoe Lister-JonesWriters: Zoe Lister-Jones, Peter FilardiStars: Cailee Spaeny, Zoey Luna, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, David Duchovny, Michelle Monaghan  Did you ever meet somebody who seemed really great and begin what felt like it was going to be a deep and fulfilling relationship and then it turned out that they never made good on any of their promises?Nevermind, I don't know why I brought that up.The Craft: Legacy is the sequel/reboot/remake of the classic The Craft for 2020 that has so much going for it. The young actresses are all great. One of the main characters is trans and is played by a young trans actress. David Duchovny is here to handle the creeping you out so that none of our girls have to go mad with power and pull a Dark Phoenix.So why doesn't it work? Well...there are a few reasons but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out for sure.Topics of Discussion:-Princess Nokia-Mysterious self-cleaning jeans-Shadows-Dangling plot threads-Meaningful representation-Daddy Duchovny-The Red Flag Factory-Dickensian orphansRecommendations:Sabrina the Teenage WitchBuffy the Vampire SlayerTeen WitchRiverdaleSailor MoonThe Books of Jonathan StroudWitch Hunt AtelierGideon the NinthFollow our guests:Alicia Whitley on twitter: @aliciawhitleyAlicia Whitley on Instagram: @alburnetAllie Mullin on twitter: @alliemullinAllie Mullin on Instagram: @alliemullinAllie's Photography Website: alliemullin.com Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comFollow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to hear us talk about Canadian Horror comedy "Blood and Donuts" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: Spoopy (not scary) w/mild hatred of who you used to beTrigger Warnings: Snakes, bugs, rats, suicide, suicidal ideation, abuse, sexual assault, mind controlDirectors: Andrew FlemingWriters: Peter Filardi, Andrew FlemingStars: Rachel True, Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Breckin Meyer, Christine TaylorIf you grew up in the nineties, at any point had an all black wardrobe, and ever had a friend who warned you about particular herbs because they could be used to put a love spell on you (hi Jennifer) then the odds are pretty good at some point you were very well acquainted with the 1996 film "The Craft". It's about four high school girls who are very into magic, very bad at wearing their catholic school uniforms to regulation, and each have one very specific life problem that they decide to change with the practical application of magic. Of course, in any nineties movie, girls strive to get some kind of power and control in their lives and when they get it they go immediately insane and begin killing people and turning on each other (sigh). We all remember this movie (except Ben, who is a literal infant) but just how well do we remember it? Is it the "Whedonesque" girl power phenomenon that some people remember or is it "Whedonesque" in all the wrong ways? Jump in and let's find out!Points of Interest:Which element are you?What's your favorite 90's fashion accessory?This soundtrackJewelThe many thunderstorms of Los Angeles90's Suicidal ideation and the "right way to commit suicide"Unrealistically barren magic shopsDon't steal from local witchesWe find out a lot about each other (everybody was a witch, except Jeremy who was a football player. TWIST!)WHY IS EVERYBODY IN LOVE WITH CHRIS HOOKER?! HE'S THE WORST!Large chunks of this plot don't make sense.So many snakesDid The Craft change the ecosystem of Los Angeles?This movie hates people experiencing homelessness and victims of abuse.Please invite Rachel True to your convention you racist trash peopleRecommendations:Deadly Education by Naomi NovikHex WivesBitDeadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden LoveWitches of EastwickThe Love WitchSeason of the WitchThe VVitchBuffy the Vampire SlayerMarvel's The Runaways - The TV SeriesRunaways - The ComicsPhonogramFollow our guests:Alicia Whitley on twitter: @aliciawhitleyAlicia Whitley on Instagram: @alburnetAllie Mullin on twitter: @alliemullinAllie Mullin on Instagram: @alliemullinAllie's Photography Website: alliemullin.com Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comFollow Chris at @themythofpsycheChris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"Follow Emily on twitter @megamothEmily's Website: Megamoth.netFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Come back next week to hear us talk about the brand new "The Craft: Legacy" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear Level: Spooky (a little scary)Trigger Warnings: Gaslighting, violence, moderate gore, demonism, rich peopleDirectors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettWriters: Guy Busick, R. Christopher MurphyStars: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Andie MacDowellIt's a Progressively Horrified All-Stars episode as both Samara Weaving (from Mayhem) and Adam Brody (from Jennifer's Body) play hide and seek with our hearts in the amazing 2019 horror comedy "Ready or Not". We are joined by horror author and all around great person Justina Ireland to discuss the most complicated contract that the demon lawyer has written up yet. Grace (Samara Weaving) has just married in to a very rich family with a board game empire and she finds out there's just one catch: that family got all their money as part of a deal with the devil and if she wants to be part of the family, she has to play a game. When she pulls the card that says "hide and seek" it means that the rest of the members of the family have until dawn to sacrifice her. It's wild. It's funny. Hopefully you don't have a thing about trauma involving hands.This discussion includes some favorites:-How does Samara Weaving make smoking look so cool.-Adam Brody = Always Bi and always Byronic-Andie MacDowell with a bow is some real queen shit. Can we get her a horse to ride on?-Rich people really are different-Being offered something by an old woman or in a fairy tale is a lose/lose situation-When is it acceptable to punch a child in the face?-It's so hard to keep good help these days.-Is furious girl / depressed guy our favorite ship type?-What do you even call that?-Is it just Percy and Mary Shelley? Is that ship "Shelleys"-Is Shellies also a term for furies, but with turtles?-Be gay, eat people-The vengeance of the demon lawyer-Wait, is that Alexi's Rose's old boyfriend Art?Recommendations:-Happy Death Day-Mexican Gothic-Succession-Bill and Ted Face the MusicFollow Justina at twitter @justinairelandAlso, for a limited time, on tiktok apparently.And at her website JustinaIreland.comFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comFollow Chris at @themythofpsycheChris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"Follow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us the next two weeks as we talk about The Craft and The Craft Legacy with some of our favorite guests! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: TerrifyingTrigger Warnings: Claustrophobia, grizzly violence, broken/exposed bone, jump scares, gaslighting.How do you sell your sporty vehicles to a millennial? We know how!It's time to talk about one of the scariest movies we've ever seen, The Descent. It's a dark, scary, bloody, grizzly, absolutely horrifying movie - then the monsters show up. Come join us as we leave finger prints in our armrests as we watch six women voluntarily climb through spaces they can't stand up in and wonder how that could possibly go wrong.We discuss such diverse topics as:-Proper storage of pipes on a moving vehicle-A little place called Appalachian Mountains, USA-Night eagles-How much easier it would be to tell people apart if you didn't cast five out of six bright white people-Why you're not getting any of us near a cave-Is this movie made by an anti-cave lobby?-Everything is a Jacob's Ladder-Double majoring in nursing and xenobiology-Your buddy, Holly, and why she sucks-Rebecca, the most competent person on the planet-Monster merkins-Flares make caves look really pretty, but we're still not going to any-The revolutionary feminism of showing competent women on screen-The not so revolutionary feminism of this movie's subplot-A detailed list of when you should mercy kill us and which celebrities and fictional characters we would allow to eat our intestines.-Killer rabbits-Marketing to millennialsRecommendations:The Descent 2BuriedThe Descent (The Unrelated Book)TrollhunterAnnihilation (The Book Series){REC}Tomb Raider (2013) - Videogame Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Visit his website at JeremyWhitley.comFollow Emily at @megamothCheck out Emily's art and art classes at: http://www.megamoth.net/Follow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us next week as we talk about Ready or Not with Justina Ireland! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: Spooky with intense amount of existential dreadTrigger Warnings: Intense depictions of and lengthy discussion of sexual violence and rape. Violence. Mild gore. Jump scares. Home Invasion. Stalking. Cyber Stalking. Christmas.Merry Christmas and/or Happy Friday!We got you a Christmas and/or Friday present! We did a very merry episode of the podcast with our very own Santa Claus, Talking Comics' Bob Reyer! Bob brought us some figgy pudding and we talked about the 2019 film "Black Christmas" directed by Sophia Takal and starring Imogen Poots and an army of amazing young female actors. Fair warning, this movie is extensively about misogyny, sexual assault, rape, and the way all of those things intersect with college. Just be cautious going in, we don't want to ruin anybody's Christmas or Friday.Topics of conversation for this one include: -Cary Elwes and how he can sell us anything, fixing leaky busts-How funny the word bust is (to Ben) and how Emily just won't stop saying it. -Bob brings the knowledge of all the other movies that are also called Black Christmas (I didn't check to see if he knew about Black Friday, but I'm guessing he does). -Honestly, who steals a diva cup?-Actual toxic masculinity-Mean Girls (again).-Why it's uncool to hang out at your friend's work and talk about their sexual assault.-Archery-Alternate uses for dry cleaning bags-One overly aggressive analogy about what it's like to be Jewish on ChristmasRecommendations:Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley QuinnPaper GirlsBring It OnHappy Death DayRabid (2019)Under the SkinHeathersJust the last scene of DeathproofAlice Isn't Dead (Podcast)Alice Isn't Dead (Book)Listen to Bob on the Talking Comics Podcast every week: http://talkingcomicbooks.com/category/podcast-2/RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/TfzwpjPlFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Emily at @megamothCheck out Emily's art and art classes at: http://www.megamoth.net/Follow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us next week for The Descent guest starring Jason Strutz! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: Spoopy with a side of existential dread about capitalismTrigger Warnings: Pandemic, disease, blood and gore, mild workplace sexism, a disability slur, horrible workplace, mild nudityLet's establish something real quick: there are two opposing types of action movies:-A "Die Hard": Work your way down through a building to rescue hostages / escape-A "Game of Death": Work your way up through a building, taking out level bosses on the way, to reach a final boss at the top.Now that we have that out of the way, you have everything you need to understand what I mean when I say that "Mayhem" is an Office Space Game of Death, in which you have to work your way through your evil coworkers to reach and fight the evil CEO of your company. Sound fun? Well, then it's time you met Mayhem!Directed by Joe Lynch, Mayhem is a blood splattered, nail shooting, mug smashing good time. It may not have anything even remotely not straight to offer you, but what's less straight than fighting for the downfall of late stage capitalism, right? Maybe that's a stretch, but this movie is jam packed with class conversation and features an effortlessly diverse cast including Steven Yuen and Samara Weaving, who are cutting a bloody swath through an office under quarantine for a disease that causes you to lose all inhibitions.Recommendations:ParasiteAggretsukoEvil Dead 2Train to BusanThey LiveRaising ArizonaFollow Allie at @alliemullinSee Allie's Photography at: https://www.alliemullin.com/Follow Emily at @megamothCheck out Emily's art and art classes at: http://www.megamoth.net/Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us next week for Black Christmas on Christmas! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: Spoopy (mostly not scary)Trigger Warnings: Violence toward animals, gaslighting, jump scares, moderate alcoholism, FloridaWe brought in an additional psychologist for a second opinion as Karley Richard joins the podcast to talk about "After Midnight." After Midnight is a 2019 movie written by, directed by, and starring Jeremy Gardner and co-starring Brea Grant, Henry Zebrowski, and Justin Benson. It's about life love and monsters that are either aliens, your shape shifting girlfriend, or your radioactive housecat in Northern Florida.Hank's girlfriend has disappeared and since then every night a giant clawed creature has been trying to get into his house. It's a movie about relationships and also about scary monsters. It's about gaslighting asshole brother-in-law cops and also about sweet redneck friends that will grab a hatchet and come help you hunt your monster. It's about overcoming traditional masculinity and drinking gorilla farts. Come join us as we swirl, sniff, sip, and savor the rare horror romance of After Midnight.PLUS: Is this our most awkward post credits outtake yet?Recommendations:Reading Glasses PodcastBrea Grant and Yishan Li's "Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter"Stephen Graham Jones "The Only Good Indians"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindLiz Plank's "For the Love of MenDonny Cates and Geoff Shaw's "God Country"Follow Karley on instagram: @karley.richard20Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us next week to talk about MAYHEM! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: Terrifying (Very Scary) with overwhelming existential dreadTrigger Warnings: Violence toward animals, violence toward children, jump scares, light gore, gaslighting, insomnia, hallucinations, abusive familial relationships.Good gracious guys, this one is a wild ride. We sat down on the day after the American presidential election to discuss the scariest and hardest to process movie we've watched so far. This one is long. Believe us, the experience was more difficult for us than it will be for you.The Babadook is a 2014 Australian thriller by Director Jennifer Kent and is based roughly on her own short film "Monster". It's not an easy movie to watch, especially if you have kids which will become quickly evident in the first segment when we list the trigger warnings. On the plus side, there's no sexual assault in this movie, setting it apart from most of the horror movies we've discussed so far. It is genuinely affective and is a good movie, but maybe one you want to pick the right opportunity that isn't right after an already traumatic event to watch it after.We will discuss not understanding Australia, Jeremy's certainty that when you shoot an Australian crossbow the bolt comes back to you, our shared appreciation for and dislike of Hereditary, and what a difference having a nice old lady next door can have. Get ready to meet a Chip that's not a boyfriend, but a sister. Prepare to shudder at the horror of a nine-year-old girl's birthday party. And finally, join all of us in just wanting to take a nap after we finish talking about this movie. Am I selling it? Am I selling you on listening to this podcast?Recommendations:Grady Hendrix's "Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires"The Quiet PlaceThe VVitchNeil Gaiman's "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"Find our guest Emily Martin on twitter at: @megamothAnd see her art at: http://www.megamoth.net/Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us next week to talk about After Midnight! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OH MY GOD! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN!Actually I can tell you how it happened! We recorded a podcast about Anna and the Apocalypse and since we talked about our favorite tiny queer girl, Steph North, a whole bunch I tagged actress Sarah Swire in the tweet about the episode and then both she and Alan McDonald, the writer of Anna and the Apocalypse got in touch to say thanks for the shout outs in the episode and then Jeremy was like "Hey would you guys want to come on and talk about Anna and the Apocalypse and they both said yes and we had to do it at a weird time of day because Alan is in Scotland so Chris couldn't make it but she was there in spirit.Topics of conversation are far ranging but include:-Not burying your gays-Singing-Dancing-Choreographing-The many times of year during which different drafts of this movie were set-Creating honest queerness in your characters-Female protagonists not being your prize for hanging around long enough-Sliding Doors alternate universe where this movie never happens-Why directors should always want writers on their set-Overcoming traditional masculinity at the end of the world-Sarah's voice and how it's very good-Ben Wiggins, the man who makes a mockery out of the concept of sexuality-Optimus Prime's Linked in accountFollow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahswire/Follow Alan on Twitter: @alanhmcdonaldFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheChris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"Follow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Follow Emily at @megamothCheck out Emily's art and art classes at: http://www.megamoth.net/RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: Extensive gaslighting, violence toward women, extensive gore, disturbing images, Joss Whedon.It's the first episode of this podcast we've ever done to necessitate and upfront creator based content warning as we talk about the meta horror of "The Cabin in the Woods" and having grown up with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly in a post Justice League world.Despite our Whedonesque misgivings, we're still very much here for Drew Goddard and a just pre-fame Chris Hemsworth. There's a lot of speculation about how many times a person has to write or underwrite the same type of character before it MEANS something. We dig into the small but important difference between being clever and being self-aware as the movie identifies a number of important tropes and then...continues them. Witness the worst final girl ever to continue to be alive. Laugh along with us as we fall in love with the incredibly comic booky idea of "dumb-ass gas". Gasp with us as we unravel the mysteries of Chekov's dirt bike! Head to your basement and summon up the monster or your choice to enjoy this one with. We summoned TJ!Recommendations:Little EvilTucker and Dale Vs. EvilScreamEvil Dead (2013)The Good PlaceThat Episode of Thrilling Adventure Hour Jeremy wrote about Amelia Earhart and Joan of Arc becoming a happy couple.Follow our guest, TJ on twitter at: @troyfin2Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy American Thanksgiving! In the midst of this stressful time, we wanted to take a second to talk to you about family.Cause around here, at Progressively Horrified, we don't got friends, we got family.That's right, babies. Chris and Ben talked Jeremy into it and now we know what our Patreon exclusive series is going to be. That's right, we're launching "Progressively Furious". If you support us on Patreon you're going to get at least one backer exclusive episode per month where we chronicle the adventures of Dominic Torreto and his family of friends as they live their lives a quarter mile and a motion picture at a time. That's not all, being part of the Patreon also means you help us make a better podcast and bring more content to you every week.You don't need to bet your pinks to race with us, you just have to join the Progressively Horrified Patreon Family! Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Follow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnChris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: Spooky (a little scary)Trigger warnings: Egyptian/Middle Eastern exoticism, bugs, mild gore, jump scaresIs progress an illusion? Because we're talking 1999's "The Mummy" with Rachael Weisz and Brendan Frasier and how even though it traffics in Eastern exoticism and white people digging up dead brown people to steal their ancient artifacts, it's somehow way better at meaningful representation and creating female heroes with agency than the 2017 Tom Cruise "The Mummy."Also, was "The Mummy" just a thirst trap for young bisexuals? Our panels seems to think so as they find both the brilliant and gorgeous Evy Carnahan (Weisz) and the roguish and caring Rick O'Connell (Frasier) equally swoon worthy. Also were you a teenager in 1999 and do you still find yourself itching under your skin every time you see an image of a scarab. We sure as heck do. Come for the gooey mummies, stay for the empowered, intelligent, and somehow still feminine badass.Finally, is Oded Fehr so handsome that he saved this whole movie? The answer may surprise you.Recommendations:The Mummy ReturnsThe Mask of ZorroDeep Blue SeaThe Invisible ManAlienPirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pear ONLYFollow our guests on twitter:Alexis Sanchez: @Rexus92Desiree Rodriguez: @BoricuaDesireeFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnPre-Order Ben's new book, Renegade Rule.Chris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Join our Patreon at: patreon.com/progressivelyhorrified to support the show, get bonus episodes, early access to upcoming episodes, and a cool Progressively Horrified t-shirt.Join us next week to talk about The Cabin in the Woods ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fright Level: Spooky (a little scary) with large amounts of existential dreadTrigger Warnings: attempted sexual assault, jump scares, violence, gore, racial violence, depictions of white supremacy groups, explosionsThe First Purge is about as subtle as a brick to the face and it's about as affective too. This movie finally realizes the ideas that previous iterations of The Purge have been circling around and it only took the Trump presidency to make it happen.The government has legalized all crime in Staten Island for one night and they're ready for the people to hit the streets and get their murder on. But when things don't go as expected, will the government have to take their medicine or will they conspire to directly cause the mass murder of black and brown people in the projects via organized hit squads? I mean, it's not like the government ever ran up in people's homes and started shooting before, right?Recommendations:Watchmen on HBOLovecraft CountryAttack the BlockAdventures in New AmericaFollow us on twitter @proghorrorpodFollow Jeremy on twitter @jrome58Follow Chris on twitter @themythofpsycheFollow Ben on twitter @benthekahnChris's other Podcast "Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Book Club Podcast"RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/progressively-horrifiedWebsite: https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/Keep an eye out for our Patreon, with all sorts of bonuses, coming soon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.