The Horror You Know

All aboard the Mary Celeste as Captain Wells takes us on the haunting voyage of the real ghost ship that inspired the 2002 film. What happened to the crew and what caused them to abandon ship? We unpack the mysterious true story as well as dissect the supernatural Ghost Ship movie. Open waters ahead!

**Disclaimer — This episode does deal with sensitive issues as the real story involves rape/sexual assault** 

We're back to 80's Horror for this week's episode as we cover the 1982 film The Entity starring Barbara Hershey. Inspired by the real life accounts of Doris Bither, the film tells the story of a single mother who is raped and attacked by an invisible force. Tune in to hear us break down Doris's story, the film, and also ponder the difficult and delicate scenario of how we'd react to such a claim. 

We kick off June with one of the undisputed, all time horror classics — The EXORCIST. Widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made and one of the scariest films of all-time, there is no denying its influence and its significance to horror culture. But you don't need us to hype this film up.

Tune in to hear the real story that influenced author William Peter Blatty as well some famous stories regarding the making of the film. The gang also goes in depth to discuss why this film is so revered and why it stands tall as one of the all-time horror greats. 

Heads will spin and the pea soup will fly! This is an episode you won't want to miss. The Power of Christ compels you to tune in now! 

What would you do if you adopted a child only for them to turn out to be a psychotic killer? These are the tough questions we ask on The Horror You Know as we dive into 2 separate true stories that loosely inspired/follow the plot of the 2009 film Orphan.

So put the kids to bed (but keep a close eye on them) and tune in to your favorite weekly horror podcast! 

This week the debonair Ian Wells takes us down south to 1800's Tennessee as he schools us on the history of the Bell Witch! He recounts the history of the infamous Bell family with all the southern charm of a fresh pie on a window sill. The gang explores the most famous accounts of the Bell Witch hauntings while also discussing the 2005 film. 

Wells' soothing tones are sexier than socks on a rooster, I do declare! You won't want to miss it! 

This week we are covering a good ol' fashioned haunted house story. And what's creepier than ghosts? Ghost children!  

We are discussing the classic 1980 film The Changeling — one of the all time slow-burn ghost stories starring the legendary George C. Scott.

Science vs. Religion! Facts vs. Faith! Darrin vs. Ian! The debate rages so furiously you'll think you're in the actual courtroom. We discuss the tragic real story of the young German woman who inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose while also contrasting the differences between the story and the film. Was everything possible done to try and save this poor girl? Darrin and Ian go head-to-head in one of our juiciest episodes yet. Which side are you on?

We wrap up Cryptid Month with our final entry on The Jersey Devil.

The origins of the legend are all over the place, the film was all over the place, and (due to some libations) we are all over the place.

To coincide with the Jersey Devil legend, we discuss the 2012 film The Barrens. Need I say more?

Our third cryptid episode is all about the Mothman. Who could've seen that coming? Probably the Mothman.

This is a loaded episode as we get into the history of the winged creature dating back to its first sightings in West Virginia; its connections with Point Pleasant and the Silver Bridge catastrophe; the mysterious "Indrid Cold" and... the real-life Men in Black?  This is one red-eyed flight you won't want to miss.

To coincide with the Mothman, we discuss the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies.  

Cryptid number 2 is everyone's favorite furry legend — the Bigfoot (aka Mr. Squatch if you're nasty)

Big Hairy Man, screaming teenagers, and much more. Plus, you know what they say about big feet... 

To coincide with Bigfoot, we also discuss the 2014 film Exists.