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Sitting in the Dark

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Werewolves
Wuxia
Travel Horror
Transformation
Lycanthropy
Horror Cinema
Transportation
The Most Dangerous Game
Stephen King
Ginger Snaps
The Howling
Curse Of the Werewolf
The Wolf Man
An American Werewolf In London
Survival Horror
Gerald's Game
It Comes At Night
The Crazies
Supernatural Horror
Anthology Horror

Sitting in the Dark is a podcast about horror, but not the kind that hides in a single shadow. Each month, hosts Tommy Metz III, Kynan Dias, Chelsea Stardust, and Pete Wright pick a theme — an idea, a trope, a nightmare that keeps winding back — and explore it through three films that share its DNA. Sometimes the connections are obvious, sometimes they’re unexpected, and sometimes they lead you de... more

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What does it actually take to make a horror film that matters? Not a studio green light. Not a VFX budget. Not a catering line.This month, Chelsea Stardust curates three films that answer that question on their own uncompromising terms. Jeremy Gardne... more

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This month on Sitting in the Dark, we go big: big monsters, big fear, and big systems that respond to catastrophe with the confidence of a guy who just Googled “what is monster” on his way into the meeting. Kynan, Chelsea Stardust, Tommy Metz III, an... more

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You know that moment when the room doesn’t change, exactly… but you do? A joke lands a little sideways, a silence settles in, and your brain starts doing that ridiculous math where staying feels safer than leaving—even when every part of you is quiet... more

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This month, Sitting in the Dark smiles politely, locks the door, and then asks you to reconsider every coping mechanism you’ve ever trusted. Tommy Metz III is joined by filmmaker Chelsea Stardust and Pete Wright to excavate the uneasy trilogy formed ... more

The 1980s were a golden age of VHS horror excess — when night was the time to party, die, or both. This month, Chelsea Stardust takes the hosting reins and brings us a triple feature of midnight mayhem: Night of the Comet (1984), Night of the Creeps ... more

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In the beginning, God said, “Let there be light.” But then, apparently, He got bored and switched it off just to see what would happen. Welcome to Sitting in the Dark, where this month Kynan, Chelsea, Tommy, and Pete explore what happens when filmmak... more

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Sometimes horror doesn’t need a killer in a mask—it just needs gravity, leaky plumbing, and a loose screw. This week Pete, Tommy, Kynan, and Chelsea dive headlong into the beautifully deranged contraptions of fate in the Final Destination series. We ... more

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Out in the remote villages of South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand, belief isn’t just tradition—it’s infrastructure. In this month’s episode of Sitting in the Dark, guest host Andy Nelson takes Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III, and Kynan Dias on a journey... more

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Andy Nelson
Guest educator bringing new horror films to the conversation
Episode: The Haunting Power of Belief: Folklore and Spirituality in Asian Horror
Chelsea Stardust
Filmmaker, writer, director, and producer
Episode: Rug Pullers: Topsy-Turvy Horror Twists
Keenan Diaz
Newest horror hooligan, podcast host at Exorcist Minute and film instructor at UNLV
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Episode: You Don’t Belong Here
Leon Hunt
Professor and author specializing in martial arts cinema
Episode: Wuxia Unleashed: Leon Hunt & Chris Hamm on Martial Arts and Myth • Cinema Scope • Bonus Episode
Chris Hamm
Professor of Chinese literature with insights on martial arts fiction
Episode: Wuxia Unleashed: Leon Hunt & Chris Hamm on Martial Arts and Myth • Cinema Scope • Bonus Episode

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Pete Wright
Tommy Metz III
Kynan Dias

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Location Location Location! Haunted Spaces and the Haunted People Within Them
Q: What are your thoughts on haunted house stories?
They're foundational to the horror genre and can explore deep psychological themes related to trauma and inner struggles.
The Most Dangerous Game
Q: What are your thoughts on the story of The Most Dangerous Game?
It's interesting because in a way, every horror movie at times is the most dangerous game, but this one is like legit hunting for sport.
Silver Screen Shapeshifters: A Study of Werewolves in Cinema
Q: What did you think of The Wolf Man, 1941?
I thought it was well, first of all, I thought it was really interesting to go back to an earlier episode. I found it very charming and neat. I liked the aesthetic of it.
Lost in Translation: Deciphering the Unknown
Q: Does this seem like, I guess what I'm saying is like, do you find the same sense of awe, excitement and or dread when you deal with movies that are dealing with a different type of consciousness?
Some hosts shared they didn't connect to these types of movies, while others found the horror in miscommunication and the unknown aspects raised by these stories.

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Exploring the multifaceted world of horror cinema, the content focuses on thematic connections across different films, often leading to unexpected insights. Each episode revolves around a distinct theme, examining how films reflect societal fears, desires, and cultural obsessions. With topics ranging from vampire lore and coded queer representation to the portrayal of motherhood and haunted spaces, the discussions invite listeners into a labyrinth of horror that reveals deeper meanings and personal connections to the genre. Unique elements include the interplay of humor and intelligent commentary, making it an engaging listen for both horror aficionados and casual viewers.

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