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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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Ahhh...the Academy Awards - a night of fashion, festivity and future murderers. Wait, what?
Gig Young was quite the hottie back in his day (think George Clooney but in the mid-1900s). He had Hollywood starlets falling at his feet and a career many actors could only dream of. But he also had a lot of inner demons stemming from an abusive and traumatic childhood, and left untreated (or mistreated, as was often the case) those demons would eventually find their way to the surface.
Note: There's a section where I talk about his first wife, Sheila, and how she didn't like attending parties with him. But I accidentally say Sophie instead of Sheila. Sorry about the confusion!
Episode Sources:
“Final Gig: The Man Behind the Murder” by George Eells, 1991
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Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, located in London's West End, has a storied history dating back to its opening in 1663. It has been a significant venue for theatrical performances, witnessing numerous iconic productions and hosting renowned figures in English theatre. Theatre Royal Drury Lane is not only celebrated for its contributions to the arts but is also associated with various ghostly tales and hauntings. Legends include the spectral "Man in Grey," thought to be linked to a tragic love story, and the ghost of actor Charles Macklin, who is said to offer a protective presence...and maybe a cane to the eye!
Episode Sources:
“Drury Lane Theatre” written and fact checked by The Editors of Encylopaedia Britanica from Encyclopaedia Britanica, last updated January 23, 2024, Britannica.com
“The History” from theland.co.uk
“Inside the world’s most haunted theatre” by Andrew Dickson, October 29, 2015, The Guardian
“Stage Haunts: The Ghosts of Drury Lane Theatre, London” by Fiona Dodwell, August 10, 2021, Medium
“Murder, Musicals, and Royal Romance The History of Drury Lane, London’s Oldest - And Most Haunted - Theater” by Hayley Maitland, September 14, 2023, Vogue
“The Haunt of Drury Lane Theater: A Murderous Ghost, the Mysterious Man in Grey, and Disembodied Clown Heads” by Kat Devitt, October 10, 2021, KatDevitt.com
“Is the ghost at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane a good omen?” by Icy Sedgwick, October 16, 2021, Icy Sedgwick
“The Ghosts of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane” by Nigel Planer, November 12, 2013, HuffPost
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
CW: This episode discusses domestic assault.
She was a Playboy model who loved playing football and riding motorcycles; he was a reality TV star boasting a $2.5 million net worth. By the end of the summer in 2009, both of them were dead.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Episode Sources:
“True crime: The murder that changed reality TV” by Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, Jan. 30, 2020
“Jasmine Fiore's Life and Tragic End” by Eunice Oh, People Magazine, Aug. 25, 2009
“Ryan Jenkins’ Suicide Note: Love, Anger for Jasmine Fiore” by Ryan Smith, CBS News, Oct. 6, 2009
“Blood Spatters Found In Model Jasmine Fiore's Car” CBS2, Aug. 28, 2009
“Jenkins' dad says son died terrified and alone” by Michael Platt, Sun Media, Aug. 24, 2009
“Who Killed Jasmine Fiore? Playboy Bunny's Death Explained” by Roxy Simons, Newsweek, Jan. 23, 2023
“The Playboy Murders: Bunny Meets Bachelor” S1, E1, Jan. 23, 2023
“See No Evil: Back to Reality” S7, E8, May 19, 2021
“Calgary architect, father of fugitive murder suspect, says his son changed in L.A.” by Gwendolyn Richards & Sherri Zickefoose, Calgary Herald, Aug. 25, 2009
“Ryan Jenkins's father makes statement” The Vancouver Sun, Aug. 29, 2009
“Jasmine Fiore”s family, friends remember former Bonny Doon girl; Murdered model was ”just getting her life set up,” mom says” by Jennifer Squires, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Sep. 26, 2009
“Friend: Model Feared Ryan Jenkins Before Her Murder” by Mark Gray and Stephen M. Silverman, People, Aug. 21, 2009
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Alfred Hitchcock was a legendary filmmaker celebrated as the Master of Suspense. His six-decade career produced iconic films, innovative techniques and enduring contributions to the thriller and horror genres. He directed actors with a demanding and unconventional style, aiming for "authenticity." We’re covering Hitchcock’s life, his break into the movie business and his directing style…which was certainly questionable to some.
Episode Sources:
“Hitchcock’s Controversial Method for Directing Actors” by Hannah Wagner, July 4, 2021, Screen Writing in LA
“Rules Actors Had to Follow in Alfred Hitchcock Movies” by Joe Allen, January 27, 2023, Looper
“Arts & Culture: Alfred Hitchcock, English-born American director” by Michael Barson and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britanicca, last updated December 29, 2023, Britannica.com
“Biography” on AlfredHitchcock.com
“Tippi Hedren Recalls Alfred Hitchcock’s Harassment for HBO’s ‘The Girl”” by Mikey O’Connell, August 2, 2012, The Hollywood Reporter
“Alfred Hitchcock” by Biography.com Editors, Published April 3, 2014, Last Updated April 15, 2021, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, The Biography.com website
“Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980)” IMDb.com page
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
We're embarking on a turbulent journey through the life of one of the most influential figures in entertainment history – the man behind the magic, Walt Disney (1901-1966). Walt was a pioneering American entrepreneur, animator, film producer, and creator of one of the most renowned entertainment companies in the world. But the beloved creator of Mickey Mouse faced a slew of criticism around accusations of gender bias, antisemitism, opposition to unions, retaliation, and an overbearing demeanor. We explore his life, the formation of the Disney company, and the not-so-magical side of Walt Disney.
Episode Sources:
“Fact-Checking the Age-Old Rumors of Walt Disney’s Dark Side” by Amanda Dobbins, December 11, 2013, Vulture
“Walt Disney experts rebut dogged anti-Semitic allegations” by Lynn Elber, August 2, 2015, Associated Press
“Was Meryl Streep Correct in Calling Walt Disney a ‘Bigot’? By Tim Appelo, January 9, 2014, The Hollywood Reporter
“Meryl Streep attacks Walt Disney on antisemitism and sexism” by Ben Beaumont-Thomas, January 8, 2014, The Guardian
“This 1938 Disney Rejection Letter Denies Woman Job Because of Her Gender” by Kirsten Acuna, January 8, 2014, Business Insider
“Peek Inside Walt Disney’s Secretive Club 33” by Engrid Barnett, January 18, 2024, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!
“Walt Disney: American Film Producer” by Bosley Crowther, fact checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Brittanica, originally published July 20, 1998, last updated January 19, 2024, Brittanica.com
“The Walt Disney Biography” by Biography.com Editors, published April 3, 2014, last updated January 7, 2022, A&E Television Networks, The Biography.com website
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Larry Austin had three loves: "Murder She Wrote", his cat (Sir Purity) and silent films. The idea that anyone could have anything against the 74-year-old theatre owner seemed unfathomable. So the community was shocked when he was gunned down in the lobby of his own theatre in what appeared to be a robbery gone wrong. Detectives found the whole situation odd. For one thing, Larry didn't put up any resistance when the shooter demanded cash yet the gunman shot him anyway. And as for all that money? Well, the gunman left without it. Kinda strange if you're trying to rob a place...
Episode Sources:
Silent Movie Theatre / Cinefamily / Fairfax Cinema / Brain Dead Studios
“Silent Movie Theater Keeps Film Goers Happy” by Gloria Willard, NPR, Feb. 27, 2006
“The Silent Movie theatre closed after its owner was shot during a show…” by Austin Mutti-Mewse, The Guardian, Sep. 7, 2000
Bizarre Los Angeles, Oct. 20, 2012
“Author Jeanne Boylan on "Portraits of Guilt” CNN, Jun. 12, 2000
"Following scandal and investigation, Cinefamily to shut down permanently” by Mark Olsen, LA Times, Nov. 14, 2017
“Killer of Silent Theater Owner Gets Life Term” by Julie Ha and Agnes Diggs, LA Times, Apr. 21, 1999
“Real Murders of Los Angeles: Murder on the Marquee” S1E1, Oxygen, Oct. 6, 2023
“The Palace of Silents” - available to rent
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
CW: This episode contains heavy discussion of rape and sexual assault.
18-year-old Sally Anne Bowman had two main goals in life: appear on the cover of Vogue Magazine and perform at the Royal Albert Hall with famed actor/singer Michael Ball. As a student at the BRIT School - which boasted such alumni as Adele, Tom Holland and Jessie J - along with winning a modeling contest to become the face of SWATCH, it seemed Sally was well on her way. But in September of 2005 after a girls' night out, Sally's life was brutally taken from her...just steps from her front door.
Episode Sources:
“Crimewatch UK: The Killing of Sally Anne Bowman”
“Murdered girl’s parents request grave to be exhumed” by Rachael Revesz, Independent UK, Aug. 3, 2017
“A MUM'S DEFIANCE" by Ben Griffiths, The Sun UK, Mar. 10, 2018
“TWISTED KILLER’S CONFESSION” by Sara Kamouni, The Sun UK, Jul. 30, 2017
“The boyfriend and first suspect” by Helen Pidd, The Guardian, Feb. 22, 2008
“Boyfriend: We had a big row but I did not kill Sally Anne” by John Twomey, Express, Feb. 7, 2008
“A petty row then I left Sally Anne yards from home” by Paul Cheston, The Standard UK, Apr. 12, 2012
“Sally Anne Bowman’s killer linked to cold case murder of mum-of-three” by Brittany Vonow, The Sun UK, Nov. 25, 2017
“When Sally Anne was killed, her boyfriend was in the frame. But DNA told a more chilling story” by Polly Taylor, Mamamia, Apr. 2, 2018
"'Why did you kill my little girl?': Mother of Sally Anne Bowman confronts her daughter's murderer” The Standard UK, Apr. 13, 2012
“Would Sally Anne Bowman's killer have been caught under Tory DNA policy?” by Alan Travis, The Guardian UK, Apr. 9, 2010
“Sally Anne Bowman killer Mark Dixie jailed for more attacks” BBC, Nov. 24, 2017
“Mother of Sally Anne Bowman: Store everyone's DNA on a national database” by Danny Brierley, The Standard UK, Apr. 12, 2012
“Sally Anne tried to defend herself” This is Local London, Feb. 8, 2008
“Mum of murdered model Sally Anne Bowman begs ‘coward’ killer to reveal where daughter’s belongings are hidden” by Ben Griffiths, The Sun UK, Oct. 3, 2020
“Sally Anne Bowman's mother blasts Australia for deporting her daughter’s killer” by Martin Robinson, May 4, 2021
“Boyfriend of model denies argument led to murder” by Helen Pidd, The Guardian UK, Feb. 6, 2008
"Girl who dreamed of being Croydon's next top model” by Paul Cheston, The Standard UK, Apr. 12, 2012
“Boyfriend not involved in Sally Anne’s murder say police” by Gemma Wheatley, Your Local Guardian, Feb. 22, 2008
“Sally Anne's boyfriend takes the stand” by Graham Moody, Your Local Guardian, Feb. 6, 2008
“Sally Anne Bowman's killer Mark Dixie admits other sex attacks” Sky News, Jul. 27, 2017
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Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
CW: This episode discusses the sexual assault of a child.
Happy New Year, Misfits! We're back after a much needed holiday break, and we have a doozy of a case for you.
Roman Polanski, a French and Polish movie director, producer, screenwriter and actor, is a huge name in Hollywood. He has received several of the movie industry's top accolades for his original and popular films, but his ultimate downfall occurred in 1977 when he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. After messy legal proceedings led to Polanski fleeing the United States, never to return, the case went down in Hollywood infamy - mainly because justice was never fully served.
Episode Sources:
“Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later” by Nardine Saad, May 1, 2023, Los Angeles Times
“L.A. fugitive Polanski seized in Switzerland” by Harriet Ryan, September 28, 2009, Los Angeles Times
“Timeline of Roman Polanski’s 45-year-old teen sex abuse case” by The Associated Press, July 18, 2022, The Associated Press
“Is Roman Polanski Rape Case Near An End? Here’s Why It Has Taken 45 Years - Guest Column” by William C. Rempel and Sam Wasson, February 9, 2023, Deadline
“Roman Polanski’s Alleged Sexual Assaults: What You Need to Know” by Jessica Wakeman, October 5, 2017, Rolling Stone
“What does Hollywood’s reverence for child rapist Roman Polanski tell us?” by Hadley Freeman, January 30, 2018, The Guardian
“Roman Polanski loses court case over expulsion from Oscar body” by Jill Serjeant, August 25, 2020, Reuters
“Unsealed transcripts open door to end of Roman Polanski’s 45-year legal saga in the U.S.” by James Queally, July 18, 2022, Los Angeles Times
“Roman Polanski’s Wife Interviews His Rape Victim, Who Says: ‘I Was Fine. I’m Still Fine.’” by Zack Sharf, April 14, 2023, Variety
“Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” HBO Documentary directed by Marina Zenovich, YouTube
“Roman Polanski sexual abuse case” Wikipedia page
“Roman Polanski” Wikipedia page
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