In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we descend into the claustrophobic tunnels of Day of the Dead. George A. Romero’s bleakest version in the Dead Series. I also draw true crime parallels to the case of Andrew Brannan, a decorated Vietnam veteran whose untreated PTSD led to a tragic and violent encounter decades after the war. This episode explores the cost of survival, the brutality of institutional control, and the terrifying consequences of untreated trauma. My guest for this episode is Robbie Dorman. A horror author and Co-host of @cultvideovault and The Simpsons Show. https://linktr.ee/robbiedorman?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSources:https://www.garesource.org/cases/andrew-brannan/ https://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/justice/georgia-execution-appeal-vietnam-veteran https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kyle_Dinkheller?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Dawn of The Dead (1978): Episode 32
In this episode, we dig deep into George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (1978). A blood-soaked critique of consumerism, collapsing institutions, and the eerie numbness we’ve built around violence. But beneath the gore and the ghouls lies something even darker: the real-world horrors of the Vietnam War.We explore how Romero channeled the chaos and brutality of the war, not just in his depiction of zombie carnage, but in the way, Dawn mirrors America’s media-saturated descent into desensitization. From the opening scenes in a panicked news studio, to the militarized police raids, and the cold efficiency of televised death; Romero’s zombies are us.
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28 Weeks Later: Episode 31
In this episode, I cover 28 Weeks Later, a zombie sequel that feels far too real in today’s world. As the infected rage through London, it’s not just the virus that spreads—it's fear, control, and violence. We explore how the film’s depiction of military forces turning on civilians echoes real-life moments. When survival becomes policy, who gets protected—and who gets sacrificed?Sources:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-sends-700-marines-and-2000-national-guard-members-to-los-angeleshttps://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/
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28 Days Later: Episode 30
In this week’s episode, we dive into Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later—a haunting portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a rage virus. But the real terror isn’t just the infected—it’s what happens when humanity loses its moral compass. As survivors clash with soldiers in a crumbling society, we’re forced to ask: What are people capable of when the rules disappear?This discussion takes a sobering turn as we connect the film’s themes to the real-life horror faced by comfort women—women and girls who were systematically abducted, trafficked, and sexually enslaved by the Japanese military during World War II. Through this lens, we explore the weaponization of women’s bodies, the myth of protection by military power, and how rage—real or viral—has been used to justify violence against the vulnerable.
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Friday the 13th: Episode 29
Before Jason picked up the machete, it was his mother doing the killing.In this episode, we unravel the twisted heart of Friday the 13th: Pamela Voorhees—a mother driven mad by grief, guilt, and revenge. Often overlooked, she was horror’s first slasher villain in the franchise, turning maternal instinct into murderous rage.But the horror doesn’t stop at Crystal Lake. We dive into the real-life Lake Bodom murders of 1960 in Finland, where three teenagers were brutally killed while camping. Like Pamela’s rampage, the case centers around youth, isolation, and unanswered grief—and remains one of Europe’s most haunting unsolved crimes.
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