The Lunar Zodiac Horrorscope: Episode 195

Gung hey fat choi! It’s the 2025 Lunar Zodiac Year of the Snake! Happy New Year! It’s a little late, but the Lunar New Year celebrations go on for weeks, so we’re still in celebration mode, even as the calendar turns from February to March. 2025 marks the year of the snake, and one of our fans, John Foley, suggested that we do a snake-themed horror movie podcast. We’ll do that one better—we’re going to find representatives for all the critters of the Lunar Zodiac Horrorscope! In Podcast Episode 80, we explored the Western Zodiac by reviewing our birth years, examining what movies came out in the year we were born, and determining what those movies had to say about our taste in cinema. It was an interesting experiment in podcasting, so we thought we’d try it again, this time with the Eastern Zodiac. The idea was simple: each year represents a different animal on the celestial wheel. We pick a movie that includes said animal and figure out how original we can be with our selections. Or, at least, that was the original intent of this podcast. Mike took it differently than Eric, Heather, and Liz, as he looked for aspects of the animal representatives and found movies that met those themes. So, we beg your pardon for any confusion, but I think you will agree that this will be a most original podcast. There are three sets of animals in movies, and one is an abstracted traits movie for each year on the Lunar Zodiac. It’s in a speed-round method, so we plow through a lot of movies very quickly! The Lunar Zodiac Horrorscope: Year of the Wood Snake 2025 According to the Lunar horoscope, The Year of the Wood Snake is a time of big opportunities. This is a shedding of the skin year, a time of renewal and potential. The snake is wise and intuitive; this could be a year of challenge and opportunity. The skin-shedding nature of the year of the snake also offers up the potential to change your appearance and, perhaps, the way that you approach your challenges. The wood snake, in particular, suggests that you plan carefully and think strategically. Make thoughtful and analytical decisions. Though this year may be one of great promise, set realistic goals. Be wary; this may be a year when others try to manipulate or cheat you. It’s rather grim tidings, if you are following current politics. Turning our thoughts to horror movies. Think cool, calculating, methodical, persuasive… what horror movie does this make you think of? Or… if we boil it down to the simplest form: What is your favorite snake-themed horror movie? You can go philosophical, or you can go literal. We’ll give you both in Episode 195. Snake Characteristics:You are charming, elegant, sophisticated, witty, and charismatic. Snakes tend to be intelligent, creative, and ambitious. You have leadership potential, but you tend towards manipulation and are prone to jealousy. Snakes hold grudges and have good memories. Work on being more humble, compassionate, and forgiving of others. Check out these snake-specific titles: Anaconda 1997 Anaconda (2024) Clash of the titans (1981, 2010) From Dusk Til Dawn (1996) Hisss (2010) Jaws of Satan (1981) Lair of the White Worm (1988) Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011) Python (2000) Rattlers (1976) Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) Snake (2018) Snakes on a Plane (2006) SSSSSSS (1973) The Taking of Deborah Logan Them That Follow (2019) Venom (1981) The X-Files S7 Ep9 Signs and Wonders (2000) Per our exercise, we are also picking the rest of the Lunar Zodiac Horrorscope (Following year of the snake): Year of the Horse The Cell (2000) The Ring (2002) Hannibal S2 Ep8 “Su-Zakana” The Neverending Story Year of the Sheep Black Sheep Lamb (2022) The Witch Where Evil Lurks (2023) Year of the Monkey The Wizard of Oz 28 Days Later (2002) Monkey Shines (1988) Dead Alive (1992) Year of the Rooster Cooties (2014) X-Files S2 Ep24 “Our Town” Nosferatu (1922) Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006) Year of the Dog Bad Moon (1996) Good Boy (2022) The Breed (2006) Man’s Best Friend (1993) Year of the Pig Hannibal Wild Boar (2019) Boar (2022) Motel Hell (1980) Year of the Rat Mulberry Street (2006) Terrifier 3 (2024) Willard (1971) Cabinet of Curiosities “Graveyard Rats” (2023) Year of the Ox Isolation (2015) The Last Unicorn Mad (2007) Kong Skull Island (2017) Year of the Tiger Burning Bright (2010) X-Files S2 Ep8 “Fearful Symmetry” The First Omen – Nell Tiger Free (2023) Tigers are Not Afraid (2018) Year of the Rabbit Caveat (2020) Donnie Darko (2001) Night of the Lepus (1972) Easter Bloody Easter (2024) Year of the Dragon Damsel (2024) Hannibal S3 Ep8 “The Great Red Dragon” Reign of Fire (2007) King Gidorah – Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2018)