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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 10M

Bightburn - Monsters up North

from Monsters Up North Podcast · host Sammie Bryce & Dan Hayes

This week on Monsters Up North 👀Sammie and Dan are diving into the dark, twisted world of Brightburn — the superhero story that definitely didn’t go the way we expected…What happens when a child with powers doesn’t grow up to be a hero? From eerie small-town vibes to full-on horror chaos, we break down what makes Brightburn such a unique (and unsettling) take on the genre.Is it horror? Is it superhero? Is it both?And most importantly… does it actually work?Join us as we chat theories, standout moments, and whether Brightburn deserves more love — or should’ve stayed grounded.

This week on Monsters Up North 👀Sammie and Dan are diving into the dark, twisted world of Brightburn — the superhero story that definitely didn’t go the way we expected…What happens when a child with powers doesn’t grow up to be a hero? From eerie small-town vibes to full-on horror chaos, we break down what makes Brightburn such a unique (and unsettling) take on the genre.Is it horror? Is it superhero? Is it both?And most importantly… does it actually work?Join us as we chat theories, standout moments, and whether Brightburn deserves more love — or should’ve stayed grounded.

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