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Read It and Reap

by Jordan Rae and Philly

Join your co-hosts, Jordan Rae and Philly, as we dive into the world of horror! Each episode, we’ll compare iconic horror movies to books with similar dark themes, exploring how they connect and what makes them tick. From final girls on the big screen to chilling stories in pages, we’ll break down the genre’s beauty and misconceptions. Get ready for a spooky adventure filled with new recommendations and fresh insights into horror! 👻📚🍿

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Episodes

  1. Final Girls After the Trauma: Scream and Final Girl Support Group

    TW – psychological trauma, stalking, graphic violence and gore, manipulation, home invasion, harassment, survivor's guilt, PTSD, sexualized violence, substance abuse, mild misogyny In this chilling episode, we unmask the blood-stained legacy of Wes Craven’s meta-horror masterpiece Scream and dive...

  2. [Scream Share #2] Final Destination

    *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* TW - death, descriptions of gore, suicide, extreme violence, descriptions of disturbing imagery Welcome back to Scream Share, where we review and discuss our personal horror favorites, and personal favorites recommended by YOU - our listeners! This episode we're...

  3. [Scream Share #1] Jennifer's Body

    *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS* TW - discussions of sexual assault, sexual abuse, self harm, suicide, extreme violence, descriptions of disturbing imagery You might notice that this time we’re not comparing a book to a movie. This episode kicks off our brand new series called Scream Share, where...

  4. What Makes a Final Girl: Friday the 13th and My Heart is a Chainsaw

    TW - discussions of sexual trauma, family and childhood trauma, child neglect and abuse, self harm, suicide, extreme violence, descriptions of disturbing imagery In this chilling episode, we slice into the blood-soaked legacy of horror's most iconic slasher and discuss what makes a "final girl"....

  5. Fear and Horror Can Be Skin Deep: The Substance and Rouge

    TW - discussions of sexual harassment, family trauma, body dysmorphia, self harm, eating disorders, descriptions of disturbing imagery We've escape the young adult horror but we can't seem to escape something else... In this episode, we reflect on the surreal and sinister worlds of The Substance...

  6. Time Travel and Terrors: How to Survive Your Death Day

    TW - discussions of violence, sexual trauma, and psychological trauma It's Philly's belated birthday! We're reading another Young Adult horror novel (because we can't escape them!) and discussing time loop in horror. Listen as we compare How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine to Happy...

  7. Trauma Bonding in the Wild: Yellowjackets and What the Woods Took

    TW - discussions of violence, psychological trauma, cult behavior, mental illness, substance abuse, and child abuse In celebration of the season finale, we explore the woods in the Yellowjackets created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson and another thrilling YA horror What the Woods Took written…

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  8. Cults, Community, and Identity: Midsommar and The Honeys

    TW - discussions of self harm/suicide, psychological trauma, cult behavior, loss of a loved one, religious trauma, and LGBTQ+ discrimination In this first episode, we revisit one of our favorite horror films Midsommar directed by Ari Aster and find comparisons in YA horror The Honeys written by...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join your co-hosts, Jordan Rae and Philly, as we dive into the world of horror! Each episode, we’ll compare iconic horror movies to books with similar dark themes, exploring how they connect and what makes them tick. From final girls on the big screen to chilling stories in pages, we’ll break down the genre’s beauty and misconceptions. Get ready for a spooky adventure filled with new recommendations and fresh insights into horror! 👻📚🍿

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Jordan Rae and Philly

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Join your co-hosts, Jordan Rae and Philly, as we dive into the world of horror! Each episode, we’ll compare iconic horror movies to books with similar dark themes, exploring how they connect and what makes them tick. From final girls on the big screen to chilling stories in pages, we’ll break down...

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