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Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

By: Erika and Katy
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Katy and Erika are two chill chicks who take horror flicks way too seriously.

New episodes post once a month.

Peterson/Williams 2023
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Episodes
  • Frankenstein (1931)
    Apr 14 2026

    Creature Double Feature alert! Katy and Erika are watching "Frankenstein," followed by "Bride of Frankenstein" next month. For this episode, they dive deep into mad scientists, golems, and also phrenology again unfortunately.

    “How the Term 'Mad Scientist' Began and How It Shapes Our World,” Kate Golembiewski: https://www.discovermagazine.com/how-the-term-mad-scientist-began-and-how-it-shapes-our-world-44141

    "The Metamorphosis of the Mad Scientist," Pat Cassels: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-metamorphosis-of-the-mad-scientist

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Purge: Anarchy (2014)
    Mar 10 2026

    PURGE LAW! Katy and Erika return to their favorite(?) series with "Purge: Anarchy." They dive deep into macroeconomics, the hallmarks of the Sad Dad, and if weekend Purge goes harder than weekday Purge (note: this movie takes place on a Tuesday).

    • “Dracula Untold, Told: The Saddest Dad in the World,” Daniel Lavery, née Ortberg: https://the-toast.archive.town/2014/10/14/dracula-untold-told/
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Let the Right One In (2008)
    Feb 10 2026

    It's back to Vamps, as Erika and Katy discuss "Let the Right One In." They dive deep into dark romantasy, cold-weather wear, and just why the hell those wonky little cats were even included in this otherwise emaculate film.

    • "Horror and Romance in Films: The Perfect Marriage," Emma Cole: https://www.houseofgamut.com/magazine/horror-and-romance-in-films-the-perfect-marriage/
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    1 hr and 52 mins
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