EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 1H 2M
Pumpkinhead (1988) and Family Folktales: This One's for Nana
from The Exorcist Within: Where Mental Health Meets Horror Media · host Jamie Toups
Join Jamie and her cousin Josh, Aunt Tammy, and her husband Bryan as they dive into a heartfelt discussion about the horror movie "Pumpkinhead" and its connections to their family stories. This episode explores themes of vengeance, grief, nostalgia, and the power of storytelling in keeping loved ones' memories alive.This episode is in memory of Sonja McDaniels Trant, our Mom and Nana; Clown, Barney, Propagator of Lorrie Lightenin'. instiller of love of horror, and legend larger than Pumpkinhead itself. 1960 - 2022.Highlights:The origin of the nickname "Pumpkinhead" and its significance in the family. Reflections on the horror movie "Pumpkinhead" and its impact on family members. Personal anecdotes about family gatherings, childhood memories, and the legacy of loved ones. A candid conversation about grief, healing, and the importance of sharing stories.Key Quotes:"Grief is love with nowhere to go." "Vengeance doesn't heal, it haunts." - Josh
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