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Drawn to Darkness

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Do your friends think you're weird because you rattle off facts about serials killers and watch horror movies to relax? We're here for you! Drawn to Darkness is a biweekly podcast where two best friends take turns discussing our favorite horror and true crime.

Our cover art is by Nancy Azano. You can find her work on instagram @nancyazano.

Our intro and outro music is by Harry Kidd. Check him out... more

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In this episode, we enter the unsettling world of Radio Rental, the horror anthology podcast that presents supposedly true encounters through the fictional setting of a video rental store. Presiding over the tapes is Terry Carnation... more

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In this episode of Drawn to Darkness, we continue our accidental-but-now-definitely-intentional basement series with Scott Derrickson’s 2021 supernatural horror-thriller The Black Phone, based on the Joe Hill short story. We unpack ... more

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In this episode of Drawn to Darkness, we examine David Fincher’s tragically incomplete Netflix series Mindhunter. Set in the late 1970s, the show follows FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, along with Dr Wendy Carr, as they begin... more

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In this episode of Drawn to Darkness, we dive into Jonathan Demme’s classic and deeply unsettling 1991 psychological horror-thriller, Silence of the Lambs.  We unpack the film’s use of dread over jump scares, the power of what is le... more

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Hosts

Annie
Co-host of Drawn to Darkness; occasional deep dives into horror and true crime with a focus on analysis, storytelling, and sharing personal connections to the material.
Caroline
Co-host of Drawn to Darkness; discusses horror, true crime, and related cultural themes with warmth, insight, and references to broader media works.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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    Drawn to Darkness has quickly climbed to my limited list of podcasts I listen to regularly. I was initially drawn in by the horror literature focus — especially the Stephen King episodes, and admittedly the King-centric episodes remain my favorites — but I’ve enjoyed the thoughtful dialogue about horror films, series, and true crime.

    Annie and Caroline provide a striking balance between analysis, enthusiasm, and genuine conversation. Their discussions have not only spoke to my appreciation for ... more

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    United States6 months ago

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The hosts balance analysis and enthusiasm, making horror and true crime feel like a thoughtful conversation with friends.
The dynamic between Annie and Caroline, plus occasional guests, offers fresh perspectives on representation and trauma in genre storytelling.
Their discussions weave between film, literature, and real cases without becoming exploitative or shallow.

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Chatroom: Bedguard with Josiah Furcinitti
Q: Where can people find Lies Beyond?
Josiah explains Lies Beyond is available through major retailers like Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and IngramSpark, with an audio story existing and prior appearances on other podcasts noted.
Chatroom: Bedguard with Josiah Furcinitti
Q: What is your horror origin story?
Josiah talks about growing up reading Stephen King after sneaking into horror in childhood, which sparked a lifelong fascination with dark, transgressive themes. He also discusses how personal losses and trauma shaped his appetite for horror and his approach to storytelling.
Sugarcane by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie
Q: What was the overall takeaway of Sugarcane for you?
The film is a hard, necessary look at systemic abuse and cultural erasure, but it also centers resilience, cultural reclamation, and the ongoing work of truth, healing, and accountability.
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Q: Who has revisionist history happening here?
Both Edies seem to rewrite their own histories and perceptions in light of their experiences.
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Q: Did you happen to look into how this came to be?
They were going to make a documentary about Jackie O and Lee Radziwill.

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Two best friends explore horror and true crime through thoughtful, conversation-driven episodes that balance literary analysis, media history, and personal anecdotes. Across episodes, they delve into films, literature, and real cases with a curious, community-minded vibe, often pairing cultural critique with genuine enthusiasm for genre stories. Noteworthy is the recurring blend of high-brow critique and accessible nerdy fun, plus occasional guest perspectives that deepen discussions on representation, trauma, and storytelling ethics. The show's warmth and enthusiasm make it approachable for genre fans while still offering fresh takeaways for sponsors and guests seeking thoughtful, passionate debate around horror, crime, and culture.

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