Episode #182 – May (2002)

What this episode covers

Out in the doll house of podcasts where death stalks the airwaves; somewhere between a cursed VHS tape and the ghost of a Blockbuster Video; lurks My Bloody Podcast, a horror show equal parts terrifying and delightfully unhinged. Imagine if The Criterion Channel got possessed by a demon, or if your horror-obsessed friend from high school actually started a podcast with their equally disturbed and well-read pals. That’s the vibe. Hosted by Bryan Kluger, a man who speaks fluent Freddy and Jason with the academic rigor of a TED Talk on gore, My Bloody Podcast is a weekly séance-slash-horror-symposium where no monster is left behind and no bloody boil goes unpopped. Preston Barta joins him like a vampire with a PhD, dissecting dread with surgical precision, while Chelsea Nicole; cultural critic, scream queen, and walking IMDb of feminist horror; makes sure every terrifying nuance gets its due. On Episode #182 of My Bloody Podcast, two death-defying dolls, Bryan Kluger and Chelsea, pick up their metaphorical scalpels to stitch together their thoughts on May, the 2002 horror film that nobody remembers except, of course, Bryan Kluger. (This is a man who spent twenty years watching nothing but horror movies and occasionally, when the moon was right, eating chicken wings.) May is one of those cinematic oddities that flopped spectacularly, barely scraping together $700k at the box office, but still managed to win Roger Ebert’s elusive 4-out-of-4 blessing. It’s the story of a lonely woman, played by Angela Bettis, whose best friend is a doll and whose worst enemy might be the human condition. She wants love, connection, and maybe a cat that won’t get frozen. Instead, she finds rejection, dismemberment, and an art project that would make Frankenstein and Ed Gein blush. Bryan and Chelsea dive in with their usual gory glee, debating whether May deserves our sympathy or just our fascination. They talk about the heartbreak, the humor, the horror, and that unforgettable scene involving blind children and broken glass. It's a sequence that’s as wild as it sounds and twice as haunting. It’s a strange, sad, and oddly beautiful film about loneliness and the messy human desire to create something perfect from imperfect parts. You know, kind of like podcasting. Listen to My Bloody Podcast everywhere you can still hear things before they get cut to pieces. My Bloody Podcast is where horror isn’t just appreciated; it’s worshipped, flayed open, and lovingly stitched back together. Listen in. Just don’t blame us if you start sleeping with the lights on. Listeners who crave more behind-the-scenes industry insights, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs will find themselves addicted to My Bloody Podcast. You can catch the latest episode on iTunes or Spotify, or reach out to the team at [email protected] . Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or a casual viewer looking for something to spice up your movie night, this podcast is a must-listen for those who love their horror served with a side of humor, insight, and a touch of irreverence. My Bloody Podcast iTunes My Bloody Podcast Spotify Thank you for listening. WRITTEN BY: BRYAN KLUGER BRYAN KLUGER, A SEASONED VOICE IN THE REALM OF ENTERTAINMENT CRITICISM, HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING ARTS+CULTURE MAGAZINE, HIGH DEF DIGEST, BOOMSTICK COMICS, AND HOUSING WIRE MAGAZINE, AMONG OTHERS. HIS INSIGHTS ARE ALSO CAPTURED THROUGH HIS PODCASTS; MY BLOODY PODCAST AND FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA PODCAST; WHICH LISTENERS CAN ENJOY ACROSS A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS.

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