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The Ancient Fears Behind Modern Slashers Films
Aug 7, 2026 •
Tonight we are talking about how the scares behind modern slashers are linked to fears we've had as humans throughout history. Curious about the episode? Here are the resources I used: Films Mentioned (Year) – Director * = Spoiled: Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock Black Christmas (1974) – Bob Clark…
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Hereditary (2018) Explained: It isn’t about Grief – it’s about Fate & Free Will
Oct 19, 2025 •
In tonight’s episode, we crawl deep inside Hereditary — Ari Aster’s chilling debut that everyone said was about grief… but what if it’s really about something darker? Walk into the velvet shadows as we peel back the layers of fate, free will, and the illusion of control that haunt the…
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The Wailing (2016) – A Slow-Burn South Korean Horror Analysis
Oct 10, 2025 •
Step into the velvet shadows with the Velvet Slasher as we break down The Wailing (2016), a slow-burn South Korean horror film about faith, doubt, and uncertainty. In this episode, your hostess in heels explores the artistry behind the film: from the haunting landscape cinematography to the meticulous set design,…
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The Collector (2009) – Horror Review, Artistry, and the Ending We Didn’t Deserve
Sep 25, 2025 •
Step into the velvet shadows with the Velvet Slasher as we dissect The Collector (2009) — a home invasion horror film with tension and delayed cinematic recognition. In this episode, your hostess in heels explores the artistry behind the blood: the dancing cinematography, the trapped set design, and the devastating…