Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show Bob to kick off the Southern Gothic series with a discussion of The Skeleton Key from 2005. We’re exploring what makes this film a quintessential Southern Gothic story—from its decaying plantation and dark history to its eerie use of mirrors, hoodoo rituals, and folklore.
Set against a rain-soaked Louisiana landscape and building toward an unforgettable twist, The Skeleton Key remains one of the most atmospheric ghost stories of the 2000s. We’re taking a closer look at what makes its horror so effective, and the deeper themes hiding beneath its supernatural story.
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Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
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Guide to Southern Gothic: 10 Dark Must-Reads

Pennywise the clown has become an enduring icon, terrifying kids for generations. In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Matt and Jackie to revisit the It miniseries that started it all. We’re discussing Tim Curry’s unforgettable performance, the bond of the Losers Club, Derry’s dark history, and that infamous ending—spider, deadlights, and all.
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Pennywise: The Story of IT

In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Jacqueline to discuss Jacob's Ladder from 1990. Together, we explore the film's most disturbing moments, the real-world inspirations behind its story, and the lasting impact it has had on horror films and other popular media.
We unpack how Jacob's Ladder uses unreliable perception, spiritual symbolism, and unsettling body horror to examine themes of death, grief, attachment, and acceptance. Along the way, we also reminisce about Bravo's The 100 Scariest Movie Moments—the series that first introduced both of us to the film—and how it served as a gateway into a deeper appreciation of horror.
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A Cut Above Horror Review
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JACOB’S LADDER: Rung by Rung (Letterboxd)
Hallucinogen Experiments at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland
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Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments

In this episode, I’m joined by friends of the show Matt and Jackie to discuss The Stand (1994). Join us as we explore the epic scope of the miniseries, analyzing how it holds up after 30 years, its themes of faith, chaos, and community, and the intricate characters that populate this post-apocalyptic world.
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Light & Shadow: The Stand 2020

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In this episode, I’m joined by friends of the show Matt and Jackie to discuss The Stand (1994). Join us as we explore the epic scope of the miniseries, analyzing how it holds up after 30 years, its themes of faith, chaos, and community, and the intricate characters that populate this post-apocalyptic world.
Listen:
Light & Shadow: The Stand 2020

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Tough Luck Cinema Club