Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown
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, when all they do is sit around and talk about skincare products and 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 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
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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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Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Barbara Colby was a rising star, best known for her illustrious theatre career and roles on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Phyllis. But her life was tragically cut short in a senseless and brutal act of violence. On a fateful night in 1975, Barbara and her colleague, James Kiernan, were gunned down in a quiet Venice parking lot, leaving Hollywood stunned. What led to the shocking murder of this beloved actress? Tune in as we unravel the dark details of Barbara Colby’s untimely death.
Episode Sources:
“The Return of Barbara Colby” by Robert Taylor, November 12, 1972, Page 149, Oakland Tribune
“Barbara Colby: New Breed of Professional Repertory Actress” by John Weisman, March 8, 1970, Page 398, The Los Angeles Times
“The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Colby” by Jennifer Bladwin, August 4, 2021, Published in CrimeBeat, Medium
“176. Looks Like A Spinoff Into Tragedy - The Senseless Murder of Barbara Colby” by Just The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast, February 2, 2021
“Six Youths Seized In Three Slayings And Thefts on Coast” from July 26, 1975, Page 7, The New York Times
“The Barbara Colby Murder Case” from Namu Wiki, last modified May 5, 2024
“Phyllis” on IMDb
“Barbara Colby” on IMDb
“TV OFFICIAL FOUND DEAD IN L. I. HOME; Robert Levitt, Controller's Brother, Left Note -- Had Been Hearst Executive” special to The New York Times, January 28, 1958, Page 15
“Former SF Actress, 2 Others Slain” from The Times, San Mateo, California, July 26, 1975, Page 69
“The Son of Ethel Merman” by David Lobosco, January 28, 2023, A Trip Down Memory Lane
“Episode review: Columbo Murder by the Book” by columbophile, October 21, 2015, The Columbophile Blog
“This week in TV Guide: April 3, 1976” by Mitchell Hadley, April 3, 1976, It’s About TV!
“He Paid Penalty, Now His Goal Is to Assist Others” by Rick Reilly, March 18, 1985, Los Angeles Times
“Mission and History” of the Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré
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Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
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When Stephanie Spears began dating Manuel Benitez Velasco in 1996, she had no idea he was former child actor Mark Everett. Manny, as we'll refer to him in this episode, co-starred in several TV shows and movies, most notably "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." Once the spotlight faded, however, Manny's path took a dark and dangerous turn.
Episode Sources:
“The Chilling Story of Pee Wee Actor Mark Everett - Murderer” - Dearly Departed Tours with Scott Michaels
“Former Child Star Now Man Wanted For Murder” America’s Most Wanted, Dec. 27, 2008
“SoCal man killed by cops was 2004 murder suspect” by Raquel Maria Dillon, AP, Dec. 24, 2008
“Child Star Turned Fugitive Killed During Standoff” America’s Most Wanted, Dec. 23, 2008
“Ex-child actor killed after taking son hostage” NBC News, Dec. 23, 2008
“Fugitive ex-actor killed after hostage drama” by Greg Risling, SF Gate, Dec. 25, 2008
“El otro 'hijo secreto' de El Cordobés” El Economista, Apr. 2, 2016
“Manuel Benítez El Cordobés: la trágica historia de su hijo que murió tiroteado” Pronto, Aug. 7, 2021
“La dramática historia del hijo del Cordobés: mató a su pareja y murió en un tiroteo” Chic, Mar. 5, 2016
“Police kill man sought in ’04 slaying” by Greg Risling, The Seattle Times, Dec. 25, 2008
“Actor Killed by Cops Was '04 Slaying Suspect” NBC Washington, Dec. 23, 2008
“Son reunited with grandmother after father killed in El Monte shootout” by Larry Altman, Los Angeles Daily News, Dec. 24, 2008
“Standoff leads to rescue of kidnapped boy from Hawthorne” by Larry Altman, Whittier Daily News, Dec. 25, 2008
Find a Grave: Stephanie Rochelle Spears
Homicide: Stephanie Rochelle Spears, LA Times
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Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
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Join us for a spine-chilling descent into the depths of Paris as we unravel the enigmatic history of the Catacombs and the haunting mysteries that shroud them. In this episode, we explore the labyrinthine tunnels filled with millions of bones, delve into the legends of lost souls and eerie apparitions, and uncover the real-life tales that inspired the horror film "As Above, So Below." Discover the hidden world beneath the City of Lights, where history, myth and cinema intertwine to create an unforgettable subterranean journey.
Episode Sources:
“Site History” from Les Catacombes De Paris, Paris Musees, 2024
“History Paris Catacombs” from Catacombs Tour
“Who is Buried in the Paris Catacombs?” posted on December 28, 2022 from City Experiences Blog
“The unusual history of the Paris Catacombs” by Antoine Vitek, October 27, 2021, Cultures-Vous
“The Dark Origins of the Paris Catacombs” by Jessica Pearce Rotondi, November 27, 2023, History
“Beneath Paris’ City Streets, There’s an Empire of Death Waiting for Tourists” by Natasha Geiling, March 28, 2014, Smithsonian Magazine
“In a secret Paris cavern, the real underground cinema” by Jon Henley, September 8, 2004, The Guardian
“No popcorn, then?” by Andrea Hubert, December 7, 2007, The Guardian
“‘Another layer to Paris’: Inside the secret world of the cataphiles” by Carla Pelosoff, October 24, 2022, Dazed
“Paris’ secret subterranean world” by Elaine Ganley, September 29, 2004, NBC News
“Filming in the Paris Catacombs for As Above, So Below” by Annie Epstein, August 13, 2014, Motion Picture Association
“As Above, So Below” on IMDb
“Man Gets lost in the Catacombs of Paris Part 1 of 2” from AMAZERINGvids on YouTube
“Catacombs Folklore: Ghosts, Vampires & the Holy Grail” by Icy Sedgwick, November 12, 2022, Icy Sedgwick
“‘As Above/So Below’ directors: guess that actor’s claustrophobia helped his performance” by Gregory Ellwood, August 20, 2014, Hitfix, Uproxx
“On Location with Ben Feldman” by Adam Rathe, DUJOUR
“Bone-Chilling Paris Catacombs Legends and Myths” by Sean Finelli, February 22, 2023, The Tour Guy Travel Blog
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