Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown
**2025 Ambie Award Nominee: Best Indie Podcast Hosts** Kate and Kevin met way back when they worked together at a (likely haunted) theatre and the two became fast friends. Skip ahead a few years to present day, where they mostly sit around and talk about true crime. From horrific homicides to unsolved mysteries, spooky haunts to behind-the-scenes secrets, these two are here to bring you all the drama - and trauma - of Tinseltown. Settle in, Misfits.
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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Our first live show was so much fun! And also exhausting. We're gonna take another day or two to relax, but in the meantime enjoy this episode from the archives.
It was the early morning hours of September 14, 1977 in New York City, and 36-year-old reporter for Variety, Addison Verrill, was leaving Mine Shaft, an after-hours gay back room bar. This would be the last time that Verrill was seen alive. Journalist for the New York Times and gay activist, Arthur Bell, would later be at the center of the case, receiving a phone call confession from the murderer.
Episode Sources:
“Paul F. Bateson” death record
“Paul Bateson: The Real-Life Killer Who Appeared in The Exorcist” by Orrin Grey, April 19, 2018, The Lineup
“Paul Bateson Was in One of the Most Horrifying Scenes of ‘The Exorcist’ Before Becoming a Murderer” by Hanna McKennett, Edited by John Kuroski, January 14, 2022, updated February 21, 2022, All That’s Interesting
“There’s Nothing Gay About Murder” by Arthur Bell, September 26, 1977, page 23, The Village Voice:
“A Talk on the Wild Side” by Arthur Bell, October 31, 1977, page 16, The Village Voice
“Phone Call from a Fugitive” by Arthur Bell, October 3, 1977, page 1 & 11, The Village Voice
“Searching for the Truth About the Actual Murderer in The Exorcist” by Matt Miller, October 25, 2018, Esquire
“Rites Held for Addison Verrill, Variety Reporter Killed in Robbery,” September 20, 1977, The New York Times
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
We don't know how to be chill about this so we're gonna shout it - WE HAVE AN EMMY WINNER ON THE SHOW TODAY! AJ Links is a two-time Emmy award-winning casting director for her work on the hit TV show "The Bear." She's letting us in on some unknown Emmy facts and chatting with us about the allegedly haunted Sebastiani Theatre. We're talking wine and ghosts today. Let's gooooo.
Special thanks to Tightrope Recording in Chicago, IL.
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Episode Sources:
“The spookiest spots in Sonoma” by Chase Hunter, The Sonoma-Index Tribune, Oct. 14, 2021
“About Sonoma Valley: The Birth Place of California's famed Wine Industry”
Sebastiani Family History
Sebastiani Theatre History
“New Sonoma County documentary examines the lore of spirits among us” by Dianne Reber Hart, Petaluma, Argus Courier, Sep. 20, 2016
“SEBASTIANI THEATRE'S TRIXIE AMONG ITS ARTISTIC CHARMS” by Dianne Reber Hart, The Press Democrat, May 25, 2014
“My Haunted Sonoma Show” Oct. 30, 2014
Sebastiani: Our History
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
UFOs, human-sized spider creatures, little girl ghosts and textbook demons: these are just a few of the things stars like Kesha, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato claim they've encountered through the years. We're keeping it fun and light and a little wily with this one. Happy spooky season!
Episode Sources:
“Celebs Who Have Had Actual Ghost Encounters” by Lydia Price, People, Oct. 22, 2023
“Kesha Says Whitney Cummings Was Tricked Into an Emotional Chat with a 'Demon' While Ghost Hunting” by Jack Irvin, People, June 29, 2022
“16 Signs You're Becoming Demi Lovato” by Demi Lovato, Buzzfeed, July 15, 2013
“Ariana Grande has a pretty face and a golden voice, but the chart-topping sitcom star has a dark side, too” by Joe La Puma, Complex, Nov. 5, 2013
“After a Near-Death Experience, Al Pacino Says There’s No Afterlife” by Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, Oct. 7, 2024
“Why You Should Tour Historic Brushy Mountain Prison” by Amanda Luhn, Knoxville Backyard and Beyond, Apr. 17, 2024
“Vanessa Hudgens Says She Speaks to Spirits: 'Something That I Have the Ability to Do’” by BreAnna Bell, People, Apr 7, 2022
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Two possible ghost sightings were supposedly caught on camera during filming. In Three Men and a Baby (1987), viewers claimed to see the ghostly figure of a young boy peeking from behind a curtain, sparking rumors of a tragic death in the apartment. At Morley Old Hall in Norfolk, a TV crew filming a documentary captured what many described as a hooded monk standing between an interviewer and a parapsychologist. Though unseen by the production crew during filming, several viewers reported spotting the eerie figure. Did they actually see a ghost?
Episode Sources:
Three Men and a Baby on IMDb
“Spooky figure haunts film scene” by Therese Lee, Associated Press Writer, Published by The Hour, August 25, 1990, Page 2
“Chosen One of the Day: The Three Men and a Baby Ghost” by Courtney Enlow, August 26, 2020, Syfy Wire
“Ghost From Three Men and a Baby” from Delije Sjever on YouTube
“Tom Selleck Sets the Record Straight on Three Men and a Baby’s Ghost” from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on YouTube
“The Urban Legend That Won’t Die: The Truth Behind the ‘Three Men and a Baby’ Ghost” by Lauren Matthews, May 30, 2017, Woman’s Day
“Three Men and a Baby Ghost – The Real Story Behind the Ghost in 3 Men and a Baby” from Haunted Rooms
“The Unknown” from James Sanctorum on Dailymotion
“The Great British Ghost Hunt” by Hans Holzer, A Panta Rei Production, Crossroad Press digital 2021, Copyright Alexandra Holzer, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc.
“Weird Norfolk: The TV ghost of Morley Old Hall” by Weird Norfolk, June 2, 2018, Eastern Daily Press
“Little Green Book presents: Visit Norfolk’s Morley Old Hall this Summer” from Wildflower Magazine
“Parish Summary: Morley” from Norfolk Heritage Explorer
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Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
October is upon us! Kevin has been hard at work watching several horror films that hit theaters and streaming this year. Today he's recapping his top five movies of 2024. Haunted objects, serial killers, deep space, possession, and MORE! Happy Spooky Season! Also, don't read the sources below if you don't want the list spoiled before listening...
Episode Sources:
“Oddity” on IMDb
“Oddity” on Rotten Tomatoes
“‘Oddity’ Review: Twisted Sister” by Jeannette Catsoulis, July 18, 2024, The New York Times
“Oddity” by Sheila O’Malley, July 19, 2024, Roger-Ebert.com
“Longlegs” on IMDb
“Longlegs” on Rotten Tomatoes
“The scariest movie of the year (so far) is ‘Longlegs,’ by a mile” by Jen Yamato, July 10, 2024, The Washington Post
“Bleak Longlegs Sees the Monster Lurking Within” by Sara Michelle Fetters, July 12, 2024, MovieFreak.com
“‘Late Night With the Devil’ Review: Selling Your Soul for the Ratings” by Alissa Wilkinson, March 21, 2024, The New York Times
“Review: A Talk show goes horribly wrong in sly ‘Late Night With the Devil’” by Amy Nicholson, March 21, 2024, The Los Angeles Times
“Late Night With the Devil” on IMDb
“Late Night With the Devil” on Rotten Tomatoes
“Image Nation, Spooky Pictures Set for ‘Late Night With the Devil’ (EXCLUSIVE)” by Nick Vivarelli, February 13, 2022, Variety
“‘Late Night with the Devil’ AI Usage Sparks Debate: Fair or Foul?” by Samantha Bergeson, March 22, 2024, IndieWire
Stephen King on X
“‘Late Night With the Devil’: Directing Duo on Serving up 1970s-Era Chills From Down Under” by Scott Roxboroguh, November 1, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter
“Alien: Romulus” on IMDb
“Alien: Romulus” on Rotten Tomatoes
“‘Alien: Romulus’ review: Franchise’s best sequel in years” by Johnny Oleksinski, August 14, 2024, New York Post
“Ridley Scott Watched the New ‘Alien’ Movie and Said ‘It’s F—ing Great,’ Says Director Fede Álvarez: I Was ‘Terrified’ Waiting For His Reaction” by Zach Sharf, October 17, 2023, Variety
“In a Violent Nature” on IMDb
“In a Violent Nature” on Rotten Tomatoes
“In a Violent Nature review - horror unplugged is quietly gruesome” by Catherine Bray, July 10, 2024, The Guardian
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Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Aaliyah was an R&B singer, actress and fashion icon who from a young age had an undeniable love for music. She was nothing short of determined to make her mark in this life. However, that all changed in the blink of an eye when a small plane she was traveling on crashed in the Bahamas, killing all nine on board. We're diving into Aaliyah's incredible life, rise to fame, and her untimely death.
Episode Sources:
“R&B Music Guide: The Evolution of Rhythm and Blues” by MasterClass, June 7, 2021, MasterClass
“Aaliyah” by Tara Gunn, August 7, 2024, Family Education
“Coroner Delivers Verdict Over Aaliyah Death Crash” by NME, November 20, 2003, NME
“R&B’s Aaliyah dies in plane crash” from BBC News on August 26, 2001
“Argument Broke Out Before Aaliyah Plane Crash, Witness Reports” published on August 27, 2001 from NYPost.com, FoxNews.com, Web Archive
“Suits Filed in Singer’s Crash” by Ann W. O’Neill, February 28, 2002, Los Angeles Times
“Relatives of Aaliyah’s Bodyguard Suing for Wrongful Death” by abbey goodman, March 4, 2002, MTV News, Web Archive
“Aaliyah Plane Crash Spurs Another Lawsuit” by Ken Kaye, Staff Writer, March 2, 2002, Sun Sentinel, Web Archive
“Aaliyah’s parents sue over plane crash” from BBC News, May 14, 2002
“Aaliyah parents settle over death” from BBC News, September 9, 2003
“Aaliyah funeral bill ‘unpaid’” from BBC News, August 13, 2002
“Queen of the Damned” on IMDb
“Aaliyah Biography” by Biography.com Editors, Published April 2, 2014, updated January 12, 2021, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
“Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001)” by Samuel Momodu, May 24, 2002, BlackPast
“A brief history of Motown” by Gilbert Cruz, January 12, 2009, Time Magazine
“Romeo Must Die” on IMDb
“Killer who wanted to be vampire dies” by Kirsty Scott, November 16, 2004, The Guardian
“39 Stars Who Got Their Start on Star Search” by Troy Brownfield, June 5, 2023, The Saturday Evening Post
“Haste, Errors and a Fallen Star” by Kurt Eichenwalk with Robin Pogrebin, September 8, 2001, The New York Times
“Fans, celebrities gather for Aaliyah’s Cinderella funeral” by Nekesa Mumbi Moody, September 1, 2001, Arizona Daily Sun
“Superstar” Season 2, Episode 3: “Aaliyah” from ABC News on HULU
“Damon Dash Talks Losing Aaliyah: ‘Nothing Prepares You for That’” by Erika Ramirez, August 24, 2011, Billboard
“Aaliyah’s music released on streaming platforms ahead of 20th anniversary of her death” by Minyvonne Burke, August 20, 2021, NBC News
“R. Kelly Silenced Aaliyah and Her Family With Non-Disclosure Agreement After Marriage Annulment, Docuseries Reveals” by Elizabeth Wagmeister, January 3, 2023, Variety
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Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
*As we prepare for our upcoming live show, enjoy this episode that originally aired on our Patreon. And if you're a Patreon subscriber, don't worry, you've got a brand new episode coming later this week!
On the morning of September 12, 1943, 29-year-old David Bacon - star of 'The Masked Marvel' - woke up, had breakfast with his wife and then went for a swim. So how is it that just a few hours later he was found in a bean field writhing in pain and covered in blood? When a witness rushed to help and asked who had done this to him, David was dead before he could answer. A secret apartment, a diary written in code, false confessions and a wife that changes her story...what the hell happened to the Masked Marvel?
Episode Sources:
“Who killed the Masked Marvel?” by Wendy Grossman Cantor
“The Mysterious Death of Cape Cod’s David Bacon” - New England Historical Society
“WILL ADDS PUZZLE TO BACON SLAYING”
“D.G. BACON IS SLAIN AS IN MOVIE ROLE”
“Who Killed the Masked Marvel?” by Tom Christopher
The 'Masked Marvel' Murder
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
**Be sure to check out the BIG announcement we have right at the top of the episode**
To those who knew him, Rob Knox was a big ol' teddy bear. Don't let his large physique and rugby training fool you - Rob wasn't one to resort to violence. He was, however, always willing to stand up for others. A fun-loving prankster often described as "cheeky," Rob was a natural performer. His confidence and talent landed him acting jobs including his biggest of all - a character in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Sadly, Rob never got to see his work on the big screen. Just days after he completed filming, 18-year-old Rob Knox was murdered.
Episode Sources:
The Rob Knox Foundation
“(K)Nox: The Rob Knox Story” dir. Aaron Truss, BBC Select
“Teenager dies in south London stabbing” by Kevin Dowling, The Times, May 24, 2008
“Actor's Killer Smirks As He's Jailed For Life” Sky News, Mar. 5, 2009
“Potter film actor killed in fight” BBC News Channel, May 24, 2008
“Harry Potter film actor stabbed to death” by Lee Glendinning and agencies, The Guardian, May 24, 2008
“Harry Potter actor killed in Sidcup knife attack” by Ben Leach, The Telegraph, May 24, 2008
“Harry Potter Actor's Murder: Man In Court” Sky News, May 27, 2008
“SIDCUP: Man to stand trial for murder of Harry Potter actor Rob Knox” This Is Local London, Feb. 6, 2009
“Potter actor's parents' anguish” BBC News Channel, Mar. 4, 2009
“Karl Bishop guilty of killing Harry Potter actor Robert Knox” by Lucy Bannerman, The Times, Mar. 5, 2009
“Life term for Potter actor killer” BBC News Channel, Mar. 5, 2009
“Actor accused showed 'no remorse’” BBC News Channel, Feb. 20, 2009
“Family of murdered Robert Knox speak out” by David Brown, The Times, May 26, 2008
“Potter actor’s courage ‘cost him his life’” by Anna-Louise Taylor, BBC News, Mar. 4, 2009
“Potter accused 'harassed woman’” BBC News, Feb. 19, 2009
“Killer’s History of Violence and Crime” New Shopper, Mar. 4, 2009
“Catastrophic errors by police allowed Karl Bishop free on the streets to murder Harry Potter actor Rob Knox” by Richard Edwards, The Telegraph, Mar. 4, 2009
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