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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/abyss-gazing</link><description><![CDATA[Josh, Mark &amp; Billy gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5223870/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>TV &amp; Film</category><copyright>Copyright Victims and Villains</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg</url><title>Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/abyss-gazing</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:10:39 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Victims and Villains</itunes:name><itunes:email>nostalgiaversemedia@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Josh and Mark gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Josh, Mark &amp; Billy gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"/><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"><itunes:category text="Film Reviews"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) | Episode #174</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellboy-the-crooked-man-2024-episode-174--68240310</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man to see what will gaze back. The gents return with a brand new episode to discuss what maybe the best adaptation of big red yet with The Crooked Man. However, does that mean a good adaptation makes for a good movie? Plus, we sat down with paranormal investigator, Steve Dills, of<a href="https://www.transcendparanormal.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Transcend Paranormal</a>, at this year’s <a href="https://galaxycon.com/pages/nightmare-weekend-richmond?srsltid=AfmBOopCdaL6pmKnvDUzLIxUpFR2AQwiuvqvAUN9sGl6KMj9UDiQHJmP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Weekend</a> to talk about all the spooky things they are doing in the Central Virginia area.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68240310</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68240310/crookedparanormal.mp3" length="41229442" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4f60094-ba1d-4b85-8469-159dfb616507/b4f60094-ba1d-4b85-8469-159dfb616507.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4f60094-ba1d-4b85-8469-159dfb616507/b4f60094-ba1d-4b85-8469-159dfb616507.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4f60094-ba1d-4b85-8469-159dfb616507/b4f60094-ba1d-4b85-8469-159dfb616507.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man to see what will gaze back. The gents return with a brand new episode to discuss what maybe the best adaptation of big red yet with The Crooked Man. However, does that mean a good...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man to see what will gaze back. The gents return with a brand new episode to discuss what maybe the best adaptation of big red yet with The Crooked Man. However, does that mean a good adaptation makes for a good movie? Plus, we sat down with paranormal investigator, Steve Dills, of<a href="https://www.transcendparanormal.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Transcend Paranormal</a>, at this year’s <a href="https://galaxycon.com/pages/nightmare-weekend-richmond?srsltid=AfmBOopCdaL6pmKnvDUzLIxUpFR2AQwiuvqvAUN9sGl6KMj9UDiQHJmP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Weekend</a> to talk about all the spooky things they are doing in the Central Virginia area.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2577</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abyss-gazing,based-on-a-book,comic-book-movie,ghost-hunting,hellboy,hellboy-2024,hellboy-the-crooked-man,horror,horror-movies,mental-health,self-care,self-love,self-worth,the-crooked-man,transcend-paranormal,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/75b5975a288a18b89ae58f14380d9b91.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hellboy (2019) | Episode #173</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellboy-2019-episode-173--68193865</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2019’s Hellboy to see what will gaze back. Hellboy Halloween continues with the polarizing 2019 reboot of big red. The gents fly solo as they navigate through the David Harbour led reboot, discussing everything from destiny &amp; mental health to the film’s messy nature &amp; more.<br /><br />This episode features music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cxVzIXqxQkmr4Pm6IrCnP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pain Generator.</a> They will be joining our <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/5zrlsw869fdhby2famle6md49heanp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosh for Mental Health fundraiser show </a>October 18th at Banditos. Come out and support them, us and the other bands. All proceeds will be going towards mental health education.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68193865</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:39:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68193865/hellboy19.mp3" length="58094513" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f1574d06-98f2-45c6-abf4-71a713fb6977/f1574d06-98f2-45c6-abf4-71a713fb6977.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f1574d06-98f2-45c6-abf4-71a713fb6977/f1574d06-98f2-45c6-abf4-71a713fb6977.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f1574d06-98f2-45c6-abf4-71a713fb6977/f1574d06-98f2-45c6-abf4-71a713fb6977.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2019’s Hellboy to see what will gaze back. Hellboy Halloween continues with the polarizing 2019 reboot of big red. The gents fly solo as they navigate through the David Harbour led reboot, discussing everything from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2019’s Hellboy to see what will gaze back. Hellboy Halloween continues with the polarizing 2019 reboot of big red. The gents fly solo as they navigate through the David Harbour led reboot, discussing everything from destiny &amp; mental health to the film’s messy nature &amp; more.<br /><br />This episode features music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cxVzIXqxQkmr4Pm6IrCnP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pain Generator.</a> They will be joining our <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/5zrlsw869fdhby2famle6md49heanp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosh for Mental Health fundraiser show </a>October 18th at Banditos. Come out and support them, us and the other bands. All proceeds will be going towards mental health education.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comic,comic-book-movie,david-harbour,hellboy,hellboy-2019,hellboy-david-harbour,hellboy-the-wild-hunt,horror-fantasy,ian-mcshane,ian-mcshane-hellboy,identity,mental-health,suicide-prevention,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eeeefddb5189d23ad0702b47e5d9d1ec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) | Episode #172</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellboy-ii-the-golden-army-2008-episode-172--68070767</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army to see what will gaze back. Hellboy Halloween rolls on with the last collaboration from Guillermo del Toro &amp; Ron Perlman. In this episode, we welcome author,<a href="https://speakerpatrick.wixsite.com/patricktumblety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Patrick Tumblety</a>, to discuss his bibliography &amp; inspirations. Along side the mental health of fatherhood &amp; identity.<br /><br />This episode features music from <a href="https://linktr.ee/wertlos?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafaKddW63w51WEdtzhXAcV2YU8VMlSq-VjOyb8RqwN-YBUZ8Zeo7jp_d_hBwA_aem_WO4mwN3LUnBXQO96pRuFrg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WERTLOS</a> They will be joining our <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/5zrlsw869fdhby2famle6md49heanp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosh for Mental Health fundraiser show </a>October 18th at Banditos. Come out and support them, us and the other bands. All proceeds will be going towards mental health education.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68070767</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68070767/hbii_ag172.mp3" length="54716149" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a8f528d0-a449-44d2-8b9a-4c929aa59581/a8f528d0-a449-44d2-8b9a-4c929aa59581.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a8f528d0-a449-44d2-8b9a-4c929aa59581/a8f528d0-a449-44d2-8b9a-4c929aa59581.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a8f528d0-a449-44d2-8b9a-4c929aa59581/a8f528d0-a449-44d2-8b9a-4c929aa59581.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army to see what will gaze back. Hellboy Halloween rolls on with the last collaboration from Guillermo del Toro &amp;amp; Ron Perlman. In this episode, we welcome...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army to see what will gaze back. Hellboy Halloween rolls on with the last collaboration from Guillermo del Toro &amp; Ron Perlman. In this episode, we welcome author,<a href="https://speakerpatrick.wixsite.com/patricktumblety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Patrick Tumblety</a>, to discuss his bibliography &amp; inspirations. Along side the mental health of fatherhood &amp; identity.<br /><br />This episode features music from <a href="https://linktr.ee/wertlos?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafaKddW63w51WEdtzhXAcV2YU8VMlSq-VjOyb8RqwN-YBUZ8Zeo7jp_d_hBwA_aem_WO4mwN3LUnBXQO96pRuFrg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WERTLOS</a> They will be joining our <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/5zrlsw869fdhby2famle6md49heanp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosh for Mental Health fundraiser show </a>October 18th at Banditos. Come out and support them, us and the other bands. All proceeds will be going towards mental health education.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3420</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/92dddebf7338784211945317d0a4785c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hellboy (2004) | Episode #171</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellboy-2004-episode-171--68001251</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Hellboy to see what will gaze back. Welcome to Hellboy Halloween where we will be chronicling the cinematic and comic variations of Big Red, Abe &amp; more. First up, Wi-MoTo, of <a href="https://www.wi-motonyoka.com/dusky-projects.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dusky Projects</a>, joins us to discuss her brand new film, Affordable Housing, the mental health of identity and more. This episode features music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fiMFVxDE3Au9tzdkIryM3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shovelhead A.D.</a> They will be joining our <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/5zrlsw869fdhby2famle6md49heanp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosh for Mental Health fundraiser show </a>October 18th at Banditos. Come out and support them, us and the other bands. All proceeds will be going towards mental health education.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Miller, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68001251</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68001251/hb04_ag171.mp3" length="76536126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e2a5bdc-6c5e-416e-907a-195b945cd2f9/4e2a5bdc-6c5e-416e-907a-195b945cd2f9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e2a5bdc-6c5e-416e-907a-195b945cd2f9/4e2a5bdc-6c5e-416e-907a-195b945cd2f9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e2a5bdc-6c5e-416e-907a-195b945cd2f9/4e2a5bdc-6c5e-416e-907a-195b945cd2f9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Hellboy to see what will gaze back. Welcome to Hellboy Halloween where we will be chronicling the cinematic and comic variations of Big Red, Abe &amp;amp; more. First up, Wi-MoTo, of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Hellboy to see what will gaze back. Welcome to Hellboy Halloween where we will be chronicling the cinematic and comic variations of Big Red, Abe &amp; more. First up, Wi-MoTo, of <a href="https://www.wi-motonyoka.com/dusky-projects.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dusky Projects</a>, joins us to discuss her brand new film, Affordable Housing, the mental health of identity and more. This episode features music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fiMFVxDE3Au9tzdkIryM3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shovelhead A.D.</a> They will be joining our <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/5zrlsw869fdhby2famle6md49heanp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosh for Mental Health fundraiser show </a>October 18th at Banditos. Come out and support them, us and the other bands. All proceeds will be going towards mental health education.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Miller, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/16c0f5d20d2b81db0eb719e9790bda0f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Monster Man (2003) | Episode #170</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/monster-man-2003-episode-170--68000325</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Monster Man to see what will gaze back. Brandon closes us out for Surprise September and he brought a fever dream from the early oughts. Connor Head, from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/egocide.hc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Egocide</a>, joins us to discuss everything from the mission statement of the band, the importance of community and the strange amalgamation of films that influenced Monster Man.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68000325</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68000325/monster_man.mp3" length="58108306" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b036aaf0-d6a3-4e40-b0aa-175412a18134/b036aaf0-d6a3-4e40-b0aa-175412a18134.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b036aaf0-d6a3-4e40-b0aa-175412a18134/b036aaf0-d6a3-4e40-b0aa-175412a18134.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b036aaf0-d6a3-4e40-b0aa-175412a18134/b036aaf0-d6a3-4e40-b0aa-175412a18134.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Monster Man to see what will gaze back. Brandon closes us out for Surprise September and he brought a fever dream from the early oughts. Connor Head, from https://www.instagram.com/egocide.hc/, joins us to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Monster Man to see what will gaze back. Brandon closes us out for Surprise September and he brought a fever dream from the early oughts. Connor Head, from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/egocide.hc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Egocide</a>, joins us to discuss everything from the mission statement of the band, the importance of community and the strange amalgamation of films that influenced Monster Man.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3632</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eaf02c8ee29d36a7372589105ca59278.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lure (2015) | Episode #169</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lure-2015-episode-169--67772198</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s The Lure to see what will gaze back. Josh is up next for Surprise September and he brought arguably one of the films we’ve covered to date. <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a> joins us to discuss everything from Mark’s distain of musicals to the importance of self-love and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67772198</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67772198/tl15_ag169.mp3" length="45563261" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/066ae925-24e6-41ea-8040-be4c7a55a3d8/066ae925-24e6-41ea-8040-be4c7a55a3d8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/066ae925-24e6-41ea-8040-be4c7a55a3d8/066ae925-24e6-41ea-8040-be4c7a55a3d8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/066ae925-24e6-41ea-8040-be4c7a55a3d8/066ae925-24e6-41ea-8040-be4c7a55a3d8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s The Lure to see what will gaze back. Josh is up next for Surprise September and he brought arguably one of the films we’ve covered to date. https://linktr.ee/Zambies joins us to discuss everything from Mark’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s The Lure to see what will gaze back. Josh is up next for Surprise September and he brought arguably one of the films we’ve covered to date. <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a> joins us to discuss everything from Mark’s distain of musicals to the importance of self-love and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2848</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2015-the-lure,abyss-gazing,fairy-tale,mermaid-musicials,mermaids,mermaids-horror,miniature-painting,musicial,poland,polish-movies,self-love,siren,sirens,sirens-horror,streamer,streaming,the-lure-2015,victims-and-villains,zambies,zambies-streamer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a7f49143d1168713f99c610b239a70aa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>High Tension (2003) | Episode #168</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-tension-2003-episode-168--67681376</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s High Tension to see what will gaze back. Mark is up next for Surprise September and he brought the incredibly impactful, High Tension. Jonathan Perez, of <a href="https://latinosagainstspookyshit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Latinos Against Spooky Shit</a>, joins us to discuss his projects, balancing comedy with horror, cryptids and more. On the cinema side, we discuss everything from the film’s impact, surprise ending, the mental health of rejection and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67681376</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67681376/ht03_ag168.mp3" length="53587241" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d489dfd5-48ce-4d05-8df9-83f358974e58/d489dfd5-48ce-4d05-8df9-83f358974e58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d489dfd5-48ce-4d05-8df9-83f358974e58/d489dfd5-48ce-4d05-8df9-83f358974e58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d489dfd5-48ce-4d05-8df9-83f358974e58/d489dfd5-48ce-4d05-8df9-83f358974e58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s High Tension to see what will gaze back. Mark is up next for Surprise September and he brought the incredibly impactful, High Tension. Jonathan Perez, of https://latinosagainstspookyshit.com, joins us to discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s High Tension to see what will gaze back. Mark is up next for Surprise September and he brought the incredibly impactful, High Tension. Jonathan Perez, of <a href="https://latinosagainstspookyshit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Latinos Against Spooky Shit</a>, joins us to discuss his projects, balancing comedy with horror, cryptids and more. On the cinema side, we discuss everything from the film’s impact, surprise ending, the mental health of rejection and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3350</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2000s-horror,high-tension,high-tension-2003,horror-movie,jonathan-perez,latinos-against-spooky-shit,latinos-against-spooky-stuff,mental-health,rejection,rejection-mental-health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18c912f800db0126b8249d715a87240b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Voice (2014) | Episode #167</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voice-2014-episode-167--67606167</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s The Voices to see what will gaze back. Surprise September is back for another year and while Josh is on the road covering GenreBlast this year, Billy is up first with our first pick in the horror comedy, The Voices. In this episode, the gents talk about the rare fact that Ryan Reynolds is in a horror movie, schizophrenia &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67606167</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67606167/tv14_ag167.mp3" length="60022977" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/07ec7661-c8c6-49c1-b8a7-7a8b928f9958/07ec7661-c8c6-49c1-b8a7-7a8b928f9958.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/07ec7661-c8c6-49c1-b8a7-7a8b928f9958/07ec7661-c8c6-49c1-b8a7-7a8b928f9958.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/07ec7661-c8c6-49c1-b8a7-7a8b928f9958/07ec7661-c8c6-49c1-b8a7-7a8b928f9958.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s The Voices to see what will gaze back. Surprise September is back for another year and while Josh is on the road covering GenreBlast this year, Billy is up first with our first pick in the horror comedy, The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s The Voices to see what will gaze back. Surprise September is back for another year and while Josh is on the road covering GenreBlast this year, Billy is up first with our first pick in the horror comedy, The Voices. In this episode, the gents talk about the rare fact that Ryan Reynolds is in a horror movie, schizophrenia &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3752</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ea5ae1121d9702afea2877edfb2ea369.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Twilight of the Dark Master (1997) | Episode #166</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/twilight-of-the-dark-master-1997-episode-166--67533654</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Twilight of the Dark Master to see what will gaze back. Josh is out on the road again &amp; Brandon has brought us our finale to Anime August with Twilight of the Dark Master. In this episode, the gents discuss everything from the film’s animation style to addiction and mental health and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67533654</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67533654/totdm.mp3" length="32284698" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0aa659c3-c2a6-47f6-9eb3-892022138614/0aa659c3-c2a6-47f6-9eb3-892022138614.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0aa659c3-c2a6-47f6-9eb3-892022138614/0aa659c3-c2a6-47f6-9eb3-892022138614.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0aa659c3-c2a6-47f6-9eb3-892022138614/0aa659c3-c2a6-47f6-9eb3-892022138614.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Twilight of the Dark Master to see what will gaze back. Josh is out on the road again &amp;amp; Brandon has brought us our finale to Anime August with Twilight of the Dark Master. In this episode, the gents discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Twilight of the Dark Master to see what will gaze back. Josh is out on the road again &amp; Brandon has brought us our finale to Anime August with Twilight of the Dark Master. In this episode, the gents discuss everything from the film’s animation style to addiction and mental health and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Brandon Moore, Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2018</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) | Episode #165</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/predator-killer-of-killers-2025-episode-165--67533601</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Predator: Killer of Killers to see what will gaze back. We’re back to Anime August with our good friends <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jTaZKB8EPMXCwzgpFIThp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loxias</a> to discuss the Predator franchise’s first array into animation. In this episode, the gents talk about everything from the franchise’s evolution, the mental health of shame &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67533601</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67533601/predator_kok.mp3" length="70907888" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b0da513c-2ee2-418a-a5b7-707d3b0a90d0/b0da513c-2ee2-418a-a5b7-707d3b0a90d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b0da513c-2ee2-418a-a5b7-707d3b0a90d0/b0da513c-2ee2-418a-a5b7-707d3b0a90d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b0da513c-2ee2-418a-a5b7-707d3b0a90d0/b0da513c-2ee2-418a-a5b7-707d3b0a90d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Predator: Killer of Killers to see what will gaze back. We’re back to Anime August with our good friends https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jTaZKB8EPMXCwzgpFIThp to discuss the Predator franchise’s first array into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Predator: Killer of Killers to see what will gaze back. We’re back to Anime August with our good friends <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jTaZKB8EPMXCwzgpFIThp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loxias</a> to discuss the Predator franchise’s first array into animation. In this episode, the gents talk about everything from the franchise’s evolution, the mental health of shame &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4432</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fantasia Festival (2025) | Episode #164</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantasia-festival-2025-episode-164--67448539</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Fantasia Festival to see what will gaze back. We interrupt Anime August to talk about some interviews and reviews from this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this episode, the gents discuss Burning, Lurker, Shrimp Fried Rice, Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo, Noise, Hotel Acropole, I Fell in Love with a Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn, Dog of God, ChaO, &amp; Bullet Time. Plus, we sat down with the directors behind Hotel Acropole &amp; Occupy Cannes.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67448539</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67448539/fantasia25.mp3" length="67534121" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8545bc14-2142-4265-bed9-162b2fe74cb8/8545bc14-2142-4265-bed9-162b2fe74cb8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8545bc14-2142-4265-bed9-162b2fe74cb8/8545bc14-2142-4265-bed9-162b2fe74cb8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8545bc14-2142-4265-bed9-162b2fe74cb8/8545bc14-2142-4265-bed9-162b2fe74cb8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Fantasia Festival to see what will gaze back. We interrupt Anime August to talk about some interviews and reviews from this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this episode, the gents discuss Burning, Lurker, Shrimp...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Fantasia Festival to see what will gaze back. We interrupt Anime August to talk about some interviews and reviews from this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this episode, the gents discuss Burning, Lurker, Shrimp Fried Rice, Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo, Noise, Hotel Acropole, I Fell in Love with a Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn, Dog of God, ChaO, &amp; Bullet Time. Plus, we sat down with the directors behind Hotel Acropole &amp; Occupy Cannes.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4221</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bullet-time-short-film,burning-2025,cha0-2025,dog-of-god,fantasia-fest,fantasia-festival-2025,haunted-mountains-2025,hotel-acropole-2025,i-fell-in-love-with-a-z-grade,lurker-2025,noise-2025,shrimp-fried-rice,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1456559e8a1c3be2a7f2f86563cc3a08.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Seoul Station (2016) | Episode #163</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seoul-station-2016-episode-163--67379340</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Seoul Station to see what will gaze back. “Long” before there was ever a Train to Busan, there was something festering within the Seoul Station. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08RB4M48V" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Author </a>and <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/genreblast-film-festival?cinemaId=0301&amp;sessionId=179803" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GenreBlast</a> co-programmer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loogenhausen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nathan Ludwig</a>, joins us to talk about the zombies, the insane weekend lineup of this year’s GenreBlast, his upcoming books and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67379340</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:15:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67379340/ss16_ag162.mp3" length="52738784" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/adb6a6e1-f727-47cd-8343-d2e2373e148b/adb6a6e1-f727-47cd-8343-d2e2373e148b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/adb6a6e1-f727-47cd-8343-d2e2373e148b/adb6a6e1-f727-47cd-8343-d2e2373e148b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/adb6a6e1-f727-47cd-8343-d2e2373e148b/adb6a6e1-f727-47cd-8343-d2e2373e148b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Seoul Station to see what will gaze back. “Long” before there was ever a Train to Busan, there was something festering within the Seoul Station. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08RB4M48Vand...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Seoul Station to see what will gaze back. “Long” before there was ever a Train to Busan, there was something festering within the Seoul Station. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08RB4M48V" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Author </a>and <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/genreblast-film-festival?cinemaId=0301&amp;sessionId=179803" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GenreBlast</a> co-programmer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loogenhausen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nathan Ludwig</a>, joins us to talk about the zombies, the insane weekend lineup of this year’s GenreBlast, his upcoming books and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3297</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/637829a1d4437accdd254594be7f7842.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ninja Scroll (1993) | Episode #162</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ninja-scroll-1993-episode-162--67251106</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s Ninja Scroll to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gents kick off Anime August with one of the genre’s most ground breaking films. They discuss everything from the injustices of sexual assault, the strange nature of anime &amp; much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67251106</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67251106/ninja_scroll.mp3" length="42024819" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/84b76aca-fb78-4cfe-a0d3-bcf73a838997/84b76aca-fb78-4cfe-a0d3-bcf73a838997.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/84b76aca-fb78-4cfe-a0d3-bcf73a838997/84b76aca-fb78-4cfe-a0d3-bcf73a838997.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/84b76aca-fb78-4cfe-a0d3-bcf73a838997/84b76aca-fb78-4cfe-a0d3-bcf73a838997.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s Ninja Scroll to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gents kick off Anime August with one of the genre’s most ground breaking films. They discuss everything from the injustices of sexual assault, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s Ninja Scroll to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gents kick off Anime August with one of the genre’s most ground breaking films. They discuss everything from the injustices of sexual assault, the strange nature of anime &amp; much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2627</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anime,anime-90s,anime-horror,anime-movie,ninja-scroll,ninja-scroll-1993,ninja-scroll-movie-review,sexual-assault-education,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9811022f5c58b059ba4f4caccf2eed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Little Nicky (2000) | Episode #161</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-nicky-2000-episode-161--67193778</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Little Nicky to see what will gaze back. Long Live Ozzy! In this episode, the gents dive deep into the strange world of Little Nicky discussing everything from Ozzy’s influence on music, this film, the crazy cast and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67193778</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67193778/ln20.mp3" length="41769028" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5244493a-16fd-4300-a68e-c5c266977ac3/5244493a-16fd-4300-a68e-c5c266977ac3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5244493a-16fd-4300-a68e-c5c266977ac3/5244493a-16fd-4300-a68e-c5c266977ac3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5244493a-16fd-4300-a68e-c5c266977ac3/5244493a-16fd-4300-a68e-c5c266977ac3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Little Nicky to see what will gaze back. Long Live Ozzy! In this episode, the gents dive deep into the strange world of Little Nicky discussing everything from Ozzy’s influence on music, this film, the crazy cast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Little Nicky to see what will gaze back. Long Live Ozzy! In this episode, the gents dive deep into the strange world of Little Nicky discussing everything from Ozzy’s influence on music, this film, the crazy cast and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2611</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>70s-music,adam-sandler,black-sabbath,john-witherspoon,little-nicky,little-nicky-2000,lucifer,mental-health,ozzy-osbourne,ozzy-prince-of-darkness,reese-witherspoon,rock-music,satan,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/66fc7f7fb4b982496d696c1ec8b4d62a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) | Episode #160</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-bloodlines-2025-episode-160--67164197</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Final Destination: Bloodlines to see what will gaze back. Josh and Billy welcome the director behind the official <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival </a>selection, Citroen, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bastiaanrook/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bastiaan Rook</a>. In this episode, the gents talk about the challenges of creating cult films, the iconic Tony Todd moment, the importance of celebrating life and much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67164197</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67164197/fdbl25.mp3" length="67218579" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ac17b7f-227c-4eb5-931f-7e829952030c/1ac17b7f-227c-4eb5-931f-7e829952030c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ac17b7f-227c-4eb5-931f-7e829952030c/1ac17b7f-227c-4eb5-931f-7e829952030c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ac17b7f-227c-4eb5-931f-7e829952030c/1ac17b7f-227c-4eb5-931f-7e829952030c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Final Destination: Bloodlines to see what will gaze back. Josh and Billy welcome the director behind the official https://www.spreaker.com/horrifichopeselection, Citroen,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Final Destination: Bloodlines to see what will gaze back. Josh and Billy welcome the director behind the official <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival </a>selection, Citroen, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bastiaanrook/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bastiaan Rook</a>. In this episode, the gents talk about the challenges of creating cult films, the iconic Tony Todd moment, the importance of celebrating life and much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4202</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bastiaan-rook,bloodlines-final-destination,citroen,citroen-indie-film,cult-films,cults,final-destination-2025,final-destination-6,final-destination-bloodlines,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,support-independent-film,support-indie-film,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcd0c2bced1ccee3679f605e1fb072eb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Destination 5 (2011) | Episode #159</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-5-2011-episode-159--67062382</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Final Destination 5 to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on tour with To Be A King, Billy and Mark sit down with Horrific Hope filmmaker, Jordan Miller, to talk about his film, The Only Ones and the challenges of bringing the meta slasher back into the conversation. In this episode, the gents discuss the fear of bridges, famous twists, iconic deaths and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67062382</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67062382/final_destination_5.mp3" length="66268541" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a19f7d55-78de-4998-9a0b-e70e229c3469/a19f7d55-78de-4998-9a0b-e70e229c3469.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a19f7d55-78de-4998-9a0b-e70e229c3469/a19f7d55-78de-4998-9a0b-e70e229c3469.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a19f7d55-78de-4998-9a0b-e70e229c3469/a19f7d55-78de-4998-9a0b-e70e229c3469.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Final Destination 5 to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on tour with To Be A King, Billy and Mark sit down with Horrific Hope filmmaker, Jordan Miller, to talk about his film, The Only Ones and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Final Destination 5 to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on tour with To Be A King, Billy and Mark sit down with Horrific Hope filmmaker, Jordan Miller, to talk about his film, The Only Ones and the challenges of bringing the meta slasher back into the conversation. In this episode, the gents discuss the fear of bridges, famous twists, iconic deaths and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4142</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bridge-fears,fear-of-bridges,film-festival,final-destination-5,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-fest,independent-filmmakers,jordan-miller,maryland-filmmaker,support-independent-film,support-indie-filmmakers,the-only-ones,tony-todd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Final Destination (2009) | Episode #158</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-destination-2009-episode-158--67003114</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Final Destination to see what will gaze back. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leoxrobertson/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leo X. Robertson </a>returns with his new movie, Canceled Plans, and discusses the challenges of extending stories, dealing with heavier themes, the art of ambiguity &amp; more. Leo joins the gents as we continue our Final Destination series jumping into the fourth entry to discuss the importance of celebrating life, NASCAR, breaking franchise rules &amp; more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67003114</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67003114/the_final_destination.mp3" length="67720113" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d02f4cf-4d28-4a5c-9e16-866eeef12731/7d02f4cf-4d28-4a5c-9e16-866eeef12731.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d02f4cf-4d28-4a5c-9e16-866eeef12731/7d02f4cf-4d28-4a5c-9e16-866eeef12731.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d02f4cf-4d28-4a5c-9e16-866eeef12731/7d02f4cf-4d28-4a5c-9e16-866eeef12731.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Final Destination to see what will gaze back. https://www.instagram.com/leoxrobertson/?hl=enreturns with his new movie, Canceled Plans, and discusses the challenges of extending stories, dealing with heavier...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Final Destination to see what will gaze back. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leoxrobertson/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leo X. Robertson </a>returns with his new movie, Canceled Plans, and discusses the challenges of extending stories, dealing with heavier themes, the art of ambiguity &amp; more. Leo joins the gents as we continue our Final Destination series jumping into the fourth entry to discuss the importance of celebrating life, NASCAR, breaking franchise rules &amp; more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4233</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>canceled-plans,final-destination-2009,final-destination-movies,horror-movies,independent-film,indie-film,leo-robertson,leo-x-robertson,lifetime,mental-health,suicide-prevention,support-independent-film,support-indie-film,the-cw,the-final-destination,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4b1483a6c7b2d63c6a9856c12377bebf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Destination 3 (2006) | Episode #157</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-3-2006-episode-157--66891724</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Final Destination 3 to see what will gaze back. <a href="https://hellsquad2.weebly.com/about-opal99.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grayce Anne Mosier and Carter Bentley</a>, the writer-director duo behind the <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Official Selection</a>, Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat, join us to talk about their homage to 80s slasher, the challenges of creating a new horror icon &amp; more. Plus, we talk about the struggle between trauma and control, favorite gags, The X-Files &amp; much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66891724</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66891724/fd3_157.mp3" length="81577163" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9b505f73-21d8-4f17-aeca-6453ea46e46d/9b505f73-21d8-4f17-aeca-6453ea46e46d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9b505f73-21d8-4f17-aeca-6453ea46e46d/9b505f73-21d8-4f17-aeca-6453ea46e46d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9b505f73-21d8-4f17-aeca-6453ea46e46d/9b505f73-21d8-4f17-aeca-6453ea46e46d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Final Destination 3 to see what will gaze back. https://hellsquad2.weebly.com/about-opal99.html, the writer-director duo behind the https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope, Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat, join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Final Destination 3 to see what will gaze back. <a href="https://hellsquad2.weebly.com/about-opal99.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grayce Anne Mosier and Carter Bentley</a>, the writer-director duo behind the <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Official Selection</a>, Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat, join us to talk about their homage to 80s slasher, the challenges of creating a new horror icon &amp; more. Plus, we talk about the struggle between trauma and control, favorite gags, The X-Files &amp; much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5099</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>control-and-mental-health,fear-of-roller-coasters,final-destination-2006,final-destination-3,helga-hellman,helga-hellman-hell-squad-2,hell-squad,hell-squad-2,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-movies,independent-film,opal99-productions,support-indie-film,tanning-bed,trauma-and-control,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1bcdc4b142c493c105dca7da21496396.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Until the Light Takes Us (2025) | Episode #156</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/until-the-light-takes-us-2025-episode-156--66813489</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Until the Light Takes US to see what will gaze back. In this episode, Billy, Brandon &amp; Josh are joined by returning guest, Mark Moore to discuss the mental health effects of art, the divisive nature of black metal &amp; much more. Get your tickets to Horrific Hope <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66813489</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66813489/utltu_156.mp3" length="68991530" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38739f7a-db70-4cca-a706-d4b523a12d68/38739f7a-db70-4cca-a706-d4b523a12d68.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38739f7a-db70-4cca-a706-d4b523a12d68/38739f7a-db70-4cca-a706-d4b523a12d68.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38739f7a-db70-4cca-a706-d4b523a12d68/38739f7a-db70-4cca-a706-d4b523a12d68.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Until the Light Takes US to see what will gaze back. In this episode, Billy, Brandon &amp;amp; Josh are joined by returning guest, Mark Moore to discuss the mental health effects of art, the divisive nature of black...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Until the Light Takes US to see what will gaze back. In this episode, Billy, Brandon &amp; Josh are joined by returning guest, Mark Moore to discuss the mental health effects of art, the divisive nature of black metal &amp; much more. Get your tickets to Horrific Hope <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Brandon Miller &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4312</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>a-blaze-in-the-sky,black-metal,black-metal-documentary,black-metal-movie,dark-throne,heavy-metal,mayhem-band,mental-health,religion-and-mental-health,religious,until-the-light-takes-us,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/abc9c6a2bf7605342c6b1541ffafa158.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>28 Years Later (2025) | Episode #155</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-years-later-2025-episode-155--66708116</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s 28 Years Later to see what will gaze back. Billy &amp; Josh fly solo as they navigate the long awaited and much anticipated threequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. In this episode, the duo discuss how the shocking ending, the mental health of grief, spoiler free (and filled) reactions to the film, zombies and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66708116</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66708116/28yl_155.mp3" length="77627393" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6befaef1-35d6-4b9a-b243-abe1dafc271b/6befaef1-35d6-4b9a-b243-abe1dafc271b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6befaef1-35d6-4b9a-b243-abe1dafc271b/6befaef1-35d6-4b9a-b243-abe1dafc271b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6befaef1-35d6-4b9a-b243-abe1dafc271b/6befaef1-35d6-4b9a-b243-abe1dafc271b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s 28 Years Later to see what will gaze back. Billy &amp;amp; Josh fly solo as they navigate the long awaited and much anticipated threequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. In this episode, the duo discuss how the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s 28 Years Later to see what will gaze back. Billy &amp; Josh fly solo as they navigate the long awaited and much anticipated threequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. In this episode, the duo discuss how the shocking ending, the mental health of grief, spoiler free (and filled) reactions to the film, zombies and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4852</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>28-days-later,28-years-later,28-years-later-2025,aaron-taylor-johnson,aaron-taylor-johnson-28-years,abyss-gazing,alex-garland-2025,danny-boyle-2025,jodie-comer,jodie-comer-28-years-later,victims-and-villains,zombie-movie,zombies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/72fe089bd0390636cc13598b25b6bd6a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>28 Weeks Later (2007) | Episode #154</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-weeks-later-2007-episode-154--66596114</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s 28 Weeks Later to see what will gaze back. Billy &amp; Josh fly solo as they wander the ruins of the zombie wasteland in this anthology sequel that hosts some pretty famous faces. In this episode, the duo discusses the mental health of zombie movies, the undeniable plot holes &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you missed it, check out our episode on 28 Days Later by clicking <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-075" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66596114</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66596114/28wl_154.mp3" length="61103794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89470b7f-c422-4966-b8bf-94bbdfcc6882/89470b7f-c422-4966-b8bf-94bbdfcc6882.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89470b7f-c422-4966-b8bf-94bbdfcc6882/89470b7f-c422-4966-b8bf-94bbdfcc6882.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89470b7f-c422-4966-b8bf-94bbdfcc6882/89470b7f-c422-4966-b8bf-94bbdfcc6882.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s 28 Weeks Later to see what will gaze back. Billy &amp;amp; Josh fly solo as they wander the ruins of the zombie wasteland in this anthology sequel that hosts some pretty famous faces. In this episode, the duo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s 28 Weeks Later to see what will gaze back. Billy &amp; Josh fly solo as they wander the ruins of the zombie wasteland in this anthology sequel that hosts some pretty famous faces. In this episode, the duo discusses the mental health of zombie movies, the undeniable plot holes &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you missed it, check out our episode on 28 Days Later by clicking <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-075" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3819</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>28-days-later,28-weeks-later,abyss-gazing,horror-movies,mental-health,victims-and-villains,zombie,zombie-apocalypse,zombie-movies,zombies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b158c0ee43e9605ea2ab419a1b40d770.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Destination 2 (2003) | Episode #153</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-2-2003-episode-153--66482372</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Final Destination 2 to see what will gaze back. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coledanielhills/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cole Daniel Hills</a>, writer/director of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedreadfulplace/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The Dreadful Place</a>, an official selection of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival 2025</a>, joins us to talk about his film, the infamous log truck, cinematic missteps &amp; more.<br /><br />The Dreadful Place is an official selection of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival</a>. Click <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to get your tickets today!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66482372</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66482372/fd2_03153.mp3" length="58265857" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e94f38d-b7b9-4496-914b-2e332ee607d9/0e94f38d-b7b9-4496-914b-2e332ee607d9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e94f38d-b7b9-4496-914b-2e332ee607d9/0e94f38d-b7b9-4496-914b-2e332ee607d9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e94f38d-b7b9-4496-914b-2e332ee607d9/0e94f38d-b7b9-4496-914b-2e332ee607d9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Final Destination 2 to see what will gaze back. https://www.instagram.com/coledanielhills/, writer/director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Final Destination 2 to see what will gaze back. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coledanielhills/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cole Daniel Hills</a>, writer/director of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedreadfulplace/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The Dreadful Place</a>, an official selection of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival 2025</a>, joins us to talk about his film, the infamous log truck, cinematic missteps &amp; more.<br /><br />The Dreadful Place is an official selection of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival</a>. Click <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to get your tickets today!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3642</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cole-daniel-hills,final-destination-2,final-destination-2003,independent-film,indie-films,log-truck,mental-health,suicide-prevention,the-dreadful-place,the-dreadful-place-2025,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/838bd6aa331e350b1ee6ffdaeda90c92.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Destination (2000) | Episode #152</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-2000-episode-152--66375190</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Final Destination to see what will gaze back. Welcome to the Summer of Fear series. A series where we welcome independent filmmakers, musicians and more to talk about some of horror’s most iconic films. Up first, the director of Massacre at Femur Creek, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahenrykrinkleproduction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyle W Hytonen</a>, joins us to talk about his film, men’s mental health, the death defying Final Destination &amp; more.<br /><br />Massacre at Femur Creek is an official selection of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival</a>. Click <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to get your tickets today!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66375190</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66375190/fd00_152.mp3" length="59126020" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26eb36f7-989e-422a-b4ea-96cea186e74d/26eb36f7-989e-422a-b4ea-96cea186e74d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26eb36f7-989e-422a-b4ea-96cea186e74d/26eb36f7-989e-422a-b4ea-96cea186e74d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26eb36f7-989e-422a-b4ea-96cea186e74d/26eb36f7-989e-422a-b4ea-96cea186e74d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Final Destination to see what will gaze back. Welcome to the Summer of Fear series. A series where we welcome independent filmmakers, musicians and more to talk about some of horror’s most iconic films. Up first,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Final Destination to see what will gaze back. Welcome to the Summer of Fear series. A series where we welcome independent filmmakers, musicians and more to talk about some of horror’s most iconic films. Up first, the director of Massacre at Femur Creek, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahenrykrinkleproduction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyle W Hytonen</a>, joins us to talk about his film, men’s mental health, the death defying Final Destination &amp; more.<br /><br />Massacre at Femur Creek is an official selection of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horrific Hope Film Festival</a>. Click <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to get your tickets today!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3696</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bachelor-party,devon-sawa,devon-sawa-final-destinaion,final-destination-2000,flight-180,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-comedies,horror-movie,independent-film,kyle-hytonen,marriage-and-mental-health,massacre-at-femur-creek,mens-mental-health,seann-william-scott,slasher,strippers,support-indie-film,tony-todd-final,tony-tood,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6b638d71a0723e9f931292d594254b71.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jaws (1975) | Episode #151</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jaws-1975-episode-151--66251176</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1975’s Jaws to see what will gaze back. Cosplayer extraordinaire, <a href="https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2aVy-gg69HOPQw54QFRTa5aj2eIBh08x89ywXJwEpXonqTbzJKZeVafTpd2PM4jUcZU6LPtO_s_ChirTwk4pszwnITJWYC8HV3O6Icoy2XXrtk&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fsmashbcosplay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smash B</a>, joins us to talk about her favorite movie of all time. In this episode, we celebrate 50 years of Bruce the Shark as we navigate the mental health effects of small towns, isolation and mental health &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66251176</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66251176/jas151.mp3" length="60397015" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cf3529b-bf08-45b1-aa86-2401a4aa9925/6cf3529b-bf08-45b1-aa86-2401a4aa9925.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cf3529b-bf08-45b1-aa86-2401a4aa9925/6cf3529b-bf08-45b1-aa86-2401a4aa9925.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cf3529b-bf08-45b1-aa86-2401a4aa9925/6cf3529b-bf08-45b1-aa86-2401a4aa9925.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1975’s Jaws to see what will gaze back. Cosplayer extraordinaire,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1975’s Jaws to see what will gaze back. Cosplayer extraordinaire, <a href="https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2aVy-gg69HOPQw54QFRTa5aj2eIBh08x89ywXJwEpXonqTbzJKZeVafTpd2PM4jUcZU6LPtO_s_ChirTwk4pszwnITJWYC8HV3O6Icoy2XXrtk&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fsmashbcosplay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smash B</a>, joins us to talk about her favorite movie of all time. In this episode, we celebrate 50 years of Bruce the Shark as we navigate the mental health effects of small towns, isolation and mental health &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1975-jaws,amity,cosplay,cosplayer,cosplay-podcast,jaws-1975,jaws-50-years,jaws-steven-speilberg,smash-b-cosplay,steven-speilberg,the-island-of-amity,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db45b855d18a3d0dbea74b396bda5046.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Halloween (1978) | Episode #150</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-1978-episode-150--66160660</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Halloween to see what will gaze back. It’s hard to believe that in 150 episodes we have never covered the landmark John Carpenter film. In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Mavra, from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-what-i-love/id1516107010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Love What I Love Podcast</a>, to talk about Halloween’s impact on the genre, the unmade sequels, the dangers of bad therapy &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66160660</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66160660/h78_ag150.mp3" length="71517665" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0f1296-9837-4cbf-bfe6-08458cbd59ce/8a0f1296-9837-4cbf-bfe6-08458cbd59ce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0f1296-9837-4cbf-bfe6-08458cbd59ce/8a0f1296-9837-4cbf-bfe6-08458cbd59ce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0f1296-9837-4cbf-bfe6-08458cbd59ce/8a0f1296-9837-4cbf-bfe6-08458cbd59ce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Halloween to see what will gaze back. It’s hard to believe that in 150 episodes we have never covered the landmark John Carpenter film. In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Mavra, from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Halloween to see what will gaze back. It’s hard to believe that in 150 episodes we have never covered the landmark John Carpenter film. In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Mavra, from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-what-i-love/id1516107010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Love What I Love Podcast</a>, to talk about Halloween’s impact on the genre, the unmade sequels, the dangers of bad therapy &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4470</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41cfe29c653a77c8d0d1c2f89ea71297.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) | Episode #149</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-blood-wars-2016-episode-149--66076944</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Underworld: Blood Wars to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us one final time for the final entry into our Underworld series. In this episode, we talk about the film’s inconsistencies, the path of redemption, the possible future of the franchise and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66076944</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 22:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66076944/ubw_149.mp3" length="64106838" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5ea43f87-69ec-4018-a484-f8d575d2d106/5ea43f87-69ec-4018-a484-f8d575d2d106.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5ea43f87-69ec-4018-a484-f8d575d2d106/5ea43f87-69ec-4018-a484-f8d575d2d106.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5ea43f87-69ec-4018-a484-f8d575d2d106/5ea43f87-69ec-4018-a484-f8d575d2d106.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Underworld: Blood Wars to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, https://linktr.ee/Zambies, joins us one final time for the final entry into our Underworld series. In this episode, we talk about the film’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Underworld: Blood Wars to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us one final time for the final entry into our Underworld series. In this episode, we talk about the film’s inconsistencies, the path of redemption, the possible future of the franchise and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4007</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>gothic,horror-mental-health,lycans,miniature-painting,redemption,redemption-mental-health,selene-underworld,twitch-streamer,underworld-2016,underworld5,underworld-5,underworld-blood-wars,vampires,victims-and-villains,werewolves,zambies,zambies-streamer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9ea23c95638988609f5f0e4d0edff3e5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Underworld: Awakening (2012) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #148</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-awakening-2012-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-148--65983394</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us (again) to the return of Kate Beckinsale’s iconic Selene. In this episode, we talk about the series first array into the science fiction genre, its 2011 anime prequel Endless War and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65983394</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65983394/ua12_148.mp3" length="51018027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0be6c73d-fd98-4c04-bbfd-a8b04459cb85/0be6c73d-fd98-4c04-bbfd-a8b04459cb85.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0be6c73d-fd98-4c04-bbfd-a8b04459cb85/0be6c73d-fd98-4c04-bbfd-a8b04459cb85.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0be6c73d-fd98-4c04-bbfd-a8b04459cb85/0be6c73d-fd98-4c04-bbfd-a8b04459cb85.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, https://linktr.ee/Zambies, joins us (again) to the return of Kate Beckinsale’s iconic Selene. In this episode, we talk about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us (again) to the return of Kate Beckinsale’s iconic Selene. In this episode, we talk about the series first array into the science fiction genre, its 2011 anime prequel Endless War and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3189</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anime,kate-beckinsale-selene,lycans,mental-health,science-fiction,sci-fi,selene-underworld,streaming,suicide-prevention,theo-james,underworld-2012,underworld-anime,underworld-awakening,underworld-endless-war,underworld-kate-beckinsale,underworld-theo-james,vampires,victims-and-villains,werewolves,zambies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fba30b36b231fbb4da923387301c236d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) | Episode #147</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-rise-of-the-lycans-2009-episode-147--65780863</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us (again) to the prequel that no one asked for. In this episode, we’ll talk about the plot inconsistencies, the welcoming back of the practical effects and much more. Plus, we open up with a spoiler free review of Rosario. <a href="https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/rosario/371036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rosario</a> opens up in limited release beginning this Friday, May 2nd.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65780863</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65780863/urothl09_147.mp3" length="46942516" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7202e990-95da-4bac-8264-0d7b141432d6/7202e990-95da-4bac-8264-0d7b141432d6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7202e990-95da-4bac-8264-0d7b141432d6/7202e990-95da-4bac-8264-0d7b141432d6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7202e990-95da-4bac-8264-0d7b141432d6/7202e990-95da-4bac-8264-0d7b141432d6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, https://linktr.ee/Zambies, joins us (again) to the prequel that no one asked for. In this episode, we’ll talk about the plot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us (again) to the prequel that no one asked for. In this episode, we’ll talk about the plot inconsistencies, the welcoming back of the practical effects and much more. Plus, we open up with a spoiler free review of Rosario. <a href="https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/rosario/371036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rosario</a> opens up in limited release beginning this Friday, May 2nd.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2934</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>gothic,horror-movies,lycans,miniature-painting,rise-of-the-lycans,rise-of-the-lycans-2009,underworld-2009,underworld-2009-rise,underworld-prequel,vampires-vs-werewolves,victims-and-villains,zambies,zambies-streamer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1decc3c49838b984782e4d8b9e367583.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Underworld: Evolution (2006) | Episode #146</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-evolution-2006-episode-146--65669903</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Underworld: Evolution to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us (again) to talk about how this film build upon the foundation of Wiseman’s original Gothic cult classic, some of the plot holes, character design &amp; more. Plus, we also shared our spoiler free thoughts on the Screambox movie, Project MKHEXE, which you can stream for yourself beginning April 29th!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65669903</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65669903/ue06_146.mp3" length="58583089" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25921654-3017-4b55-b403-e0072a8f21bd/25921654-3017-4b55-b403-e0072a8f21bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25921654-3017-4b55-b403-e0072a8f21bd/25921654-3017-4b55-b403-e0072a8f21bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25921654-3017-4b55-b403-e0072a8f21bd/25921654-3017-4b55-b403-e0072a8f21bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Underworld: Evolution to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, https://linktr.ee/Zambies, joins us (again) to talk about how this film build upon the foundation of Wiseman’s original Gothic cult classic,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Underworld: Evolution to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us (again) to talk about how this film build upon the foundation of Wiseman’s original Gothic cult classic, some of the plot holes, character design &amp; more. Plus, we also shared our spoiler free thoughts on the Screambox movie, Project MKHEXE, which you can stream for yourself beginning April 29th!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3662</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>action-movie,found-footage,kate-beckinsale,kate-beckinsale-selene,miniature-painting,movie-review,project-mkhexe,project-mkhexe-screambox,scott-speedman,scott-speedman-underworld,underworld,underworld-evolution,underworld-evolution-2006,underworld-franchise,vampires,vampires-underworld,victims-and-villains,zambies,zambies-painter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0e8acab141efb76a0aa0f9e8bc03f30.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Underworld (2003) | Episode #145</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-2003-episode-145--65585735</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Underworld to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us to break down everything from the influence of films like The Matrix &amp; The Crow, Kate Beckinsale, religious trauma &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65585735</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65585735/uw03_145.mp3" length="66361722" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffb74bea-127e-4e8e-a0ae-905e57bee0c1/ffb74bea-127e-4e8e-a0ae-905e57bee0c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffb74bea-127e-4e8e-a0ae-905e57bee0c1/ffb74bea-127e-4e8e-a0ae-905e57bee0c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffb74bea-127e-4e8e-a0ae-905e57bee0c1/ffb74bea-127e-4e8e-a0ae-905e57bee0c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Underworld to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, https://linktr.ee/Zambies, joins us to break down everything from the influence of films like The Matrix &amp;amp; The Crow, Kate Beckinsale, religious...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Underworld to see what will gaze back. Friend and streamer, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us to break down everything from the influence of films like The Matrix &amp; The Crow, Kate Beckinsale, religious trauma &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4148</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2003-gothic-movie,kate-beckinsale,kate-beckinsale-underworld,lycans,lycans-vs-vampires,miniature-painting,mini-paintings,painting,painting-streaming,the-crow,the-matrix,twitch-streamer,underworld,underworld-2003,underworld-selene,vampires,werewolves,zambies,zambies-decays,zambies-streamer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/06a2c9ab035f59423e842535daf2c079.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Candyman (1992) | Episode #144</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/candyman-1992-episode-144--65412939</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Candyman to see what will gaze back. WiMoTo, from <a href="https://linktr.ee/duskyprojects" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dusky Projects</a>, joins us to talk about their upcoming projects, the mental health behind creation and community. As well as the prolific impact of Candyman, remembering Tony Todd, racism &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65412939</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65412939/cm92_144.mp3" length="78399362" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/352de67d-0038-4fb3-9c80-0d171cb6b984/352de67d-0038-4fb3-9c80-0d171cb6b984.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/352de67d-0038-4fb3-9c80-0d171cb6b984/352de67d-0038-4fb3-9c80-0d171cb6b984.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/352de67d-0038-4fb3-9c80-0d171cb6b984/352de67d-0038-4fb3-9c80-0d171cb6b984.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Candyman to see what will gaze back. WiMoTo, from https://linktr.ee/duskyprojects, joins us to talk about their upcoming projects, the mental health behind creation and community. As well as the prolific impact...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Candyman to see what will gaze back. WiMoTo, from <a href="https://linktr.ee/duskyprojects" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dusky Projects</a>, joins us to talk about their upcoming projects, the mental health behind creation and community. As well as the prolific impact of Candyman, remembering Tony Todd, racism &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4900</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black-women-are-scary,candyman,candyman-1992,candyman-2021,candyman-tony-todd,clive-barker,clive-barker-candyman,community,dusky-projects,history,horror-movies,mental-health,nia-dacosta-candyman,racism-mental-health,rest-in-peace-tony-todd,rip-tony-todd,slashers,social-commentary,tony-todd,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/790203c8aab2affbd0d7cb1eba496203.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shaun of the Dead (2004) | Episode #143</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaun-of-the-dead-2004-episode-143--65412962</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Shaun of the Dead to see what will gaze back. After a long mental health hiatus Abyss Gazing returns from the grave to talk about one of the most iconic zombie movies of the 21st Century. In this episode, the gents are joined by longtime Victims and Villains collaborator, Dan “The Movie Man” Rockwood, to talk about the Coretto trilogy, the cost of apathy and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65412962</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:05:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65412962/sotd_143.mp3" length="67637753" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9171d954-9240-4145-9ed5-9562e471f8b6/9171d954-9240-4145-9ed5-9562e471f8b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9171d954-9240-4145-9ed5-9562e471f8b6/9171d954-9240-4145-9ed5-9562e471f8b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9171d954-9240-4145-9ed5-9562e471f8b6/9171d954-9240-4145-9ed5-9562e471f8b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Shaun of the Dead to see what will gaze back. After a long mental health hiatus Abyss Gazing returns from the grave to talk about one of the most iconic zombie movies of the 21st Century. In this episode, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Shaun of the Dead to see what will gaze back. After a long mental health hiatus Abyss Gazing returns from the grave to talk about one of the most iconic zombie movies of the 21st Century. In this episode, the gents are joined by longtime Victims and Villains collaborator, Dan “The Movie Man” Rockwood, to talk about the Coretto trilogy, the cost of apathy and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>horror-comedy,nick-frost,nick-frost-shaun-of-the-dead,satire,shaun-of-the-dead,shaun-of-the-dead-2004,simon-pegg,simon-pegg-shaun-of-the-dead,the-corretto-trilogy,victims-and-villains,zombie-movie,zombies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034387ac8a3e3a045cb588926279ffa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Martyrs (2008) | Episode #142</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/martyrs-2008-episode-142--63792359</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Martyrs to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gentlemen are joined by podcaster and vlogger, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chino_collects" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chino Collects</a>, to talk about everything from the complexities of this 2008 French horror film to our love of physical media &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63792359</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63792359/mart2008.mp3" length="98943722" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67fb47c4-1e37-4774-9b30-bae58e2e035d/67fb47c4-1e37-4774-9b30-bae58e2e035d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67fb47c4-1e37-4774-9b30-bae58e2e035d/67fb47c4-1e37-4774-9b30-bae58e2e035d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67fb47c4-1e37-4774-9b30-bae58e2e035d/67fb47c4-1e37-4774-9b30-bae58e2e035d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Martyrs to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gentlemen are joined by podcaster and vlogger, https://www.tiktok.com/@chino_collects, to talk about everything from the complexities of this 2008 French...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Martyrs to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gentlemen are joined by podcaster and vlogger, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chino_collects" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chino Collects</a>, to talk about everything from the complexities of this 2008 French horror film to our love of physical media &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6184</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chino-collection,eat-the-rich,extreme-horror,horror-movies,hostel,martyrs,martyrs-2008,martyrs-2008-horror-movie,mental-health,physical-media,physical-media-lover,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4fb642af3c31ad56038d51c9ef9f083c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Midsommar (2019) | Episode #141</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/midsommar-2019-episode-141--63681572</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2019’s Midsommar to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gentlemen navigate among the horror elements in broad daylight, stressing the importance of good community, understanding the warning signs for suicide and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63681572</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63681572/midsommar.mp3" length="48251962" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/90443465-8d2b-47c9-a1e4-8828401d744b/90443465-8d2b-47c9-a1e4-8828401d744b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/90443465-8d2b-47c9-a1e4-8828401d744b/90443465-8d2b-47c9-a1e4-8828401d744b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/90443465-8d2b-47c9-a1e4-8828401d744b/90443465-8d2b-47c9-a1e4-8828401d744b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2019’s Midsommar to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gentlemen navigate among the horror elements in broad daylight, stressing the importance of good community, understanding the warning signs for suicide...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2019’s Midsommar to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gentlemen navigate among the horror elements in broad daylight, stressing the importance of good community, understanding the warning signs for suicide and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3016</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>a24,a24-horror,commune,community,eastern-cultures,mental-health,midsommar,midsommar-2019,midsommar-florence-pugh,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,suicide-warning-signs,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e521ba8c31c060ac284a48d8f5e28554.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Prophecy (1995) | Episode #140</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prophecy-1995-episode-140--63617963</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1995’s The Prophecy to see what will gaze back. Did you see this podcast coming? Or did you see Alex Watson joining us for this episode? Watson is the filmmaker behind the Horrific Hope alumni selection, <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bundy-manor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bundy Manor</a>, &amp; the co-host of the <a href="https://sites.libsyn.com/459675" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J-WAT podcast</a>. In this episode, the gentlemen talk about a horror film of biblical proportions in Christopher Walken’s The Prophecy.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63617963</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63617963/the_prophecy.mp3" length="67059711" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc5f0f40-68dc-4ed0-abe3-099918c35252/bc5f0f40-68dc-4ed0-abe3-099918c35252.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc5f0f40-68dc-4ed0-abe3-099918c35252/bc5f0f40-68dc-4ed0-abe3-099918c35252.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc5f0f40-68dc-4ed0-abe3-099918c35252/bc5f0f40-68dc-4ed0-abe3-099918c35252.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1995’s The Prophecy to see what will gaze back. Did you see this podcast coming? Or did you see Alex Watson joining us for this episode? Watson is the filmmaker behind the Horrific Hope alumni selection,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1995’s The Prophecy to see what will gaze back. Did you see this podcast coming? Or did you see Alex Watson joining us for this episode? Watson is the filmmaker behind the Horrific Hope alumni selection, <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bundy-manor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bundy Manor</a>, &amp; the co-host of the <a href="https://sites.libsyn.com/459675" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J-WAT podcast</a>. In this episode, the gentlemen talk about a horror film of biblical proportions in Christopher Walken’s The Prophecy.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4192</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/45f9071e5113d3d1b197e6e158b97e26.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Y2K (2024) | Episode #139</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/y2k-2024-episode-139--63489444</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! It’s hard to believe that 25 years ago, we could have lived the reality of Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut. In this episode, we are joined by Hunter from the band, Vara Alta, to discuss the band’s unique sound, favorite Limp Bizkit songs, the mental health of bullying &amp; much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), <a href="https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/1TZ9OKcRXmiqf4lYNL1F1E" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vara Alta</a> &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63489444</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63489444/y2k_2025.mp3" length="83780588" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d12e8079-90ce-4528-9772-cb9189729e3d/d12e8079-90ce-4528-9772-cb9189729e3d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d12e8079-90ce-4528-9772-cb9189729e3d/d12e8079-90ce-4528-9772-cb9189729e3d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d12e8079-90ce-4528-9772-cb9189729e3d/d12e8079-90ce-4528-9772-cb9189729e3d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! It’s hard to believe that 25 years ago, we could have lived the reality of Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut. In this episode, we are joined by Hunter from the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! It’s hard to believe that 25 years ago, we could have lived the reality of Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut. In this episode, we are joined by Hunter from the band, Vara Alta, to discuss the band’s unique sound, favorite Limp Bizkit songs, the mental health of bullying &amp; much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), <a href="https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/1TZ9OKcRXmiqf4lYNL1F1E" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vara Alta</a> &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5237</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abyss-gazing-horror-podcast,killswitch-engage,vara-alta,vara-alta-metalcore,victims-and-villains,y2k,y2k-2024,y2k-conspiracy,y2k-movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/35d5b135933bed19b7e5321504c8dd68.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Christmas (1974) | Episode #138</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-christmas-1974-episode-138--63455404</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1974’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. Our annual Christmas crossover with our friends, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Xd72oJa9hJDZXzsE9Ae1n" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Collateral Cinema Podcast</a>, to celebrate FIFTY YEARS of Black Christmas. Long before Leatherface ever picked up a Chainsaw or Michael picked up a knife, the call was coming from inside the house. In this episode, we discuss the impact of the genre, mental health &amp; the holidays and more. Happy Holidays from everyone at Abyss Gazing!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Hd0rNhaixhFLrjZ2WRCCM?autoplay=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sofia Talvik</a> &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63455404</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63455404/black_christmas.mp3" length="67236525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da0f0cde-aa39-4319-81ca-ea3d0db6c085/da0f0cde-aa39-4319-81ca-ea3d0db6c085.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da0f0cde-aa39-4319-81ca-ea3d0db6c085/da0f0cde-aa39-4319-81ca-ea3d0db6c085.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da0f0cde-aa39-4319-81ca-ea3d0db6c085/da0f0cde-aa39-4319-81ca-ea3d0db6c085.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1974’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. Our annual Christmas crossover with our friends, https://open.spotify.com/show/0Xd72oJa9hJDZXzsE9Ae1n, to celebrate FIFTY YEARS of Black Christmas. Long before Leatherface...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1974’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. Our annual Christmas crossover with our friends, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Xd72oJa9hJDZXzsE9Ae1n" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Collateral Cinema Podcast</a>, to celebrate FIFTY YEARS of Black Christmas. Long before Leatherface ever picked up a Chainsaw or Michael picked up a knife, the call was coming from inside the house. In this episode, we discuss the impact of the genre, mental health &amp; the holidays and more. Happy Holidays from everyone at Abyss Gazing!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Hd0rNhaixhFLrjZ2WRCCM?autoplay=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sofia Talvik</a> &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4203</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black-christmas,black-christmas-1974,christmas-horror,collateral-cinema-podcast,holidays-and-mental-health,horror-movies,its-billy,slashers,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab3fae148fcbe4af83fd7ae960235250.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nosferatu (1922) | Episode #137</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nosferatu-1922-episode-137--63432274</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1922’s Nosferatu to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on still on the road, Mark and Billy sit down to talk about the iconic silent film, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The two talk about everything from the film’s legacy to its complicated past &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63432274</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63432274/nosferatu137.mp3" length="26434492" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56c39728-cbf4-4489-a6b9-75aafd39dc20/56c39728-cbf4-4489-a6b9-75aafd39dc20.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56c39728-cbf4-4489-a6b9-75aafd39dc20/56c39728-cbf4-4489-a6b9-75aafd39dc20.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56c39728-cbf4-4489-a6b9-75aafd39dc20/56c39728-cbf4-4489-a6b9-75aafd39dc20.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1922’s Nosferatu to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on still on the road, Mark and Billy sit down to talk about the iconic silent film, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The two talk about everything from the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1922’s Nosferatu to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on still on the road, Mark and Billy sit down to talk about the iconic silent film, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The two talk about everything from the film’s legacy to its complicated past &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abyss-gazing,banned-films,film-trivia,max-shreck,nosferatu,nosferatu-1922,nosferatu-silent-film,shadow-of-the-vampir,silent-film,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62bed83d0528e8e67ef2ee77dc2fb598.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gremlins (1984) | Episode #136</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gremlins-1984-episode-136--63248073</link><description><![CDATA[<b>We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. Ian &amp; Zach, the guitarist and vocalist from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3We8lcAuQvN2AkeW2ggZ4Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">To Be a King</a>, join the gents to talk about this holiday classic &amp; their brand new music. In this episode, we talk about the holidays and mental health, <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SAD depression</a>, Furbies vs Mogawi &amp; more. Plus, we have a special bonus review of The Soul Eater, available on VOD beginning December 10th. </b><br /><b><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!</b><br /><b><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), To Be a King &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63248073</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63248073/gremlins84.mp3" length="58425937" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79115a52-4eb9-4c69-b49e-0631d79027f1/79115a52-4eb9-4c69-b49e-0631d79027f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79115a52-4eb9-4c69-b49e-0631d79027f1/79115a52-4eb9-4c69-b49e-0631d79027f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79115a52-4eb9-4c69-b49e-0631d79027f1/79115a52-4eb9-4c69-b49e-0631d79027f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. Ian &amp;amp; Zach, the guitarist and vocalist from https://open.spotify.com/artist/3We8lcAuQvN2AkeW2ggZ4Q, join the gents to talk about this holiday classic &amp;amp; their brand new...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s Gremlins to see what will gaze back. Ian &amp; Zach, the guitarist and vocalist from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3We8lcAuQvN2AkeW2ggZ4Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">To Be a King</a>, join the gents to talk about this holiday classic &amp; their brand new music. In this episode, we talk about the holidays and mental health, <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SAD depression</a>, Furbies vs Mogawi &amp; more. Plus, we have a special bonus review of The Soul Eater, available on VOD beginning December 10th. </b><br /><b><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!</b><br /><b><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), To Be a King &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3652</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>80s-horror,furbies,gremlins,gremlins-1984,gremlins-horror,mental-health,mental-health-matters,metalcore,sad,sad-depression,seasonal-depression,suicide-prevention,to-be-a-king,to-be-a-king-whispers,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/30061424bd128987ae6f699c1afb62de.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Friday (2021) | Episode #135</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-friday-2021-episode-135--63151510</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021’s Black Friday to see what will gaze back. Once the chill vibe of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-134" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> winds down next could come the insanity of Black Friday. In this episode, the gents discuss their own time in retail, its effect on their mental health, Bruce Campbell, aliens &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63151510</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63151510/bf_21.mp3" length="40925140" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f6eb760-f201-48b1-a41b-2d5796c1577f/7f6eb760-f201-48b1-a41b-2d5796c1577f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f6eb760-f201-48b1-a41b-2d5796c1577f/7f6eb760-f201-48b1-a41b-2d5796c1577f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f6eb760-f201-48b1-a41b-2d5796c1577f/7f6eb760-f201-48b1-a41b-2d5796c1577f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021’s Black Friday to see what will gaze back. Once the chill vibe of https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-134 winds down next could come the insanity of Black Friday. In this episode, the gents discuss their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021’s Black Friday to see what will gaze back. Once the chill vibe of <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-134" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> winds down next could come the insanity of Black Friday. In this episode, the gents discuss their own time in retail, its effect on their mental health, Bruce Campbell, aliens &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/632349cbb939ae106f87969379f45360.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thanksgiving (2023) | Episode #134</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-2023-episode-134--62959669</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Thanksgiving to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year once again to gather around the turkey and mashed potatoes to all tell what we’re thankful for. While the gents give thanks and discuss this Eli Roth slasher, we are also joined by C.L. Zeno to discuss his upcoming project, <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clzeno/drunk-mom-1-superhero-day-in-the-life-comic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drunk Mom</a> &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62959669</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62959669/thanksgiving.mp3" length="64668565" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/99c8ac9a-ad0a-403f-8ebb-f0b9bba308c5/99c8ac9a-ad0a-403f-8ebb-f0b9bba308c5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/99c8ac9a-ad0a-403f-8ebb-f0b9bba308c5/99c8ac9a-ad0a-403f-8ebb-f0b9bba308c5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/99c8ac9a-ad0a-403f-8ebb-f0b9bba308c5/99c8ac9a-ad0a-403f-8ebb-f0b9bba308c5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Thanksgiving to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year once again to gather around the turkey and mashed potatoes to all tell what we’re thankful for. While the gents give thanks and discuss this Eli...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Thanksgiving to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year once again to gather around the turkey and mashed potatoes to all tell what we’re thankful for. While the gents give thanks and discuss this Eli Roth slasher, we are also joined by C.L. Zeno to discuss his upcoming project, <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clzeno/drunk-mom-1-superhero-day-in-the-life-comic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drunk Mom</a> &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4042</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alcoholism,cl-zeno-comic-book-writer,drunk-mom,drunk-mom-comic,holiday-movies,holiday-slasher,horror-movies,john-carver,patrick-dempsey,slasher-movie,sober-journey,support-independent-comics,support-indie-comics,thanksgiving-2023,thanksgiving-eli-roth,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wicked City (1987) | Episode #133</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wicked-city-1987-episode-133--62959641</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s Wicked City to see what will gaze back. Our friends in <a href="https://www.prdgms.nyc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PRDGMS</a> return to try and continue to recommend Josh more anime to watch. While also addressing some of the movie’s heavier themes including sexism, equality and more. Plus, we give a spoiler free review to the directiroal debut from Jenni “JWOW” Farley with Devon, which you can stream exclusively on <a href="https://www.screambox.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scream Box</a> beginning November 26th.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), PRDGMS &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62959641</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62959641/wc87.mp3" length="79069775" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b8189a1e-59a4-42b7-9ad7-aa0b799c308c/b8189a1e-59a4-42b7-9ad7-aa0b799c308c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b8189a1e-59a4-42b7-9ad7-aa0b799c308c/b8189a1e-59a4-42b7-9ad7-aa0b799c308c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b8189a1e-59a4-42b7-9ad7-aa0b799c308c/b8189a1e-59a4-42b7-9ad7-aa0b799c308c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s Wicked City to see what will gaze back. Our friends in https://www.prdgms.nyc return to try and continue to recommend Josh more anime to watch. While also addressing some of the movie’s heavier themes including...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s Wicked City to see what will gaze back. Our friends in <a href="https://www.prdgms.nyc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PRDGMS</a> return to try and continue to recommend Josh more anime to watch. While also addressing some of the movie’s heavier themes including sexism, equality and more. Plus, we give a spoiler free review to the directiroal debut from Jenni “JWOW” Farley with Devon, which you can stream exclusively on <a href="https://www.screambox.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scream Box</a> beginning November 26th.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), PRDGMS &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4942</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>80s-anime,abyss-gazing,anime,christian-metalcore,hentai,japan,metalcore,prdgms,prdgms-nyc,sex-and-mental-health,victims-and-villains,wicked-city,wicked-city-1987,wicked-city-1993</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Fourth Kind (2009) | Episode #132</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fourth-kind-2009-episode-132--62613409</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Fourth Kind to see what will gaze back. While the film is celebrating its 15th anniversary we are joined by Andy &amp; Lou, the hosts of the podcast, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_TkPXvUoOMXDBB37RUN1g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nothing’s Off the Table</a>. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from where we all stand on non-human intelligence, conspiracy theories, mental health &amp; more. Andy &amp; Lou host their podcast live every Friday on YouTube and Facebook at 8pm EST &amp; 7pm CST.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62613409</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62613409/tfk132.mp3" length="56008872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ea9626e-904b-406f-b91e-60b98cef3532/1ea9626e-904b-406f-b91e-60b98cef3532.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ea9626e-904b-406f-b91e-60b98cef3532/1ea9626e-904b-406f-b91e-60b98cef3532.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ea9626e-904b-406f-b91e-60b98cef3532/1ea9626e-904b-406f-b91e-60b98cef3532.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Fourth Kind to see what will gaze back. While the film is celebrating its 15th anniversary we are joined by Andy &amp;amp; Lou, the hosts of the podcast, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_TkPXvUoOMXDBB37RUN1g....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Fourth Kind to see what will gaze back. While the film is celebrating its 15th anniversary we are joined by Andy &amp; Lou, the hosts of the podcast, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_TkPXvUoOMXDBB37RUN1g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nothing’s Off the Table</a>. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from where we all stand on non-human intelligence, conspiracy theories, mental health &amp; more. Andy &amp; Lou host their podcast live every Friday on YouTube and Facebook at 8pm EST &amp; 7pm CST.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3501</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alien-conspiracy0-thoeries,aliens,conspiracy-theory,found-footage,mental-health,nothings-off-the-table-podcast,podcast,science-fiction-horror,the-fourth-kind,the-fourth-kind-2009,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d2245fefdff444311cbcb70a97696033.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Grady Hendrix | Episode #131</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/grady-hendrix-episode-131--62535561</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of a SPECIAL INTERVIEW EPISODE to see what will gaze back. In this special episode, we are joined by author and screenwriter, <a href="https://www.gradyhendrix.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gradyhendrix.com</a> We sit down with the iconic author to answer your questions ranging from his books, movies and even his podcast. Find out what he had to say and happy Halloween.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62535561</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62535561/grady_hendrix.mp3" length="57687394" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62ad3730-3cb5-41b3-a634-e0f9fec3df73/62ad3730-3cb5-41b3-a634-e0f9fec3df73.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62ad3730-3cb5-41b3-a634-e0f9fec3df73/62ad3730-3cb5-41b3-a634-e0f9fec3df73.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62ad3730-3cb5-41b3-a634-e0f9fec3df73/62ad3730-3cb5-41b3-a634-e0f9fec3df73.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of a SPECIAL INTERVIEW EPISODE to see what will gaze back. In this special episode, we are joined by author and screenwriter, https://www.gradyhendrix.com We sit down with the iconic author to answer your questions ranging...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of a SPECIAL INTERVIEW EPISODE to see what will gaze back. In this special episode, we are joined by author and screenwriter, <a href="https://www.gradyhendrix.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gradyhendrix.com</a> We sit down with the iconic author to answer your questions ranging from his books, movies and even his podcast. Find out what he had to say and happy Halloween.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3606</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a253ebfc543308ea2588af086d3d06e4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Terrifier 3 (2024) | Episode #130</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/terrifier-3-2024-episode-130--62535498</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Terriifer 3 to see what will gaze back. We started out October covering the first <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-128" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a>, only seems right to close the month with Damien Leone’s follow-up to the breakout indie films. Brandon Miller joins the gents to discuss how the film addresses survivor’s guilt, the healing process following trauma, favorite gags &amp;amp; more. Happy Halloween!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62535498</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62535498/terrifier3.mp3" length="70879856" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf6cb9ce-a123-4e93-9e43-33b487ee238a/cf6cb9ce-a123-4e93-9e43-33b487ee238a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf6cb9ce-a123-4e93-9e43-33b487ee238a/cf6cb9ce-a123-4e93-9e43-33b487ee238a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf6cb9ce-a123-4e93-9e43-33b487ee238a/cf6cb9ce-a123-4e93-9e43-33b487ee238a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Terriifer 3 to see what will gaze back. We started out October covering the first https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-128, only seems right to close the month with Damien Leone’s follow-up to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Terriifer 3 to see what will gaze back. We started out October covering the first <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/ag-128" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a>, only seems right to close the month with Damien Leone’s follow-up to the breakout indie films. Brandon Miller joins the gents to discuss how the film addresses survivor’s guilt, the healing process following trauma, favorite gags &amp;amp; more. Happy Halloween!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4430</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ead4c2ad671a2d811c4b2f408c8abca.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Haunted Screams Expo (2024) | Episode #129</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/haunted-screams-expo-2024-episode-129--62473463</link><description><![CDATA[Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62473463</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62473463/hse.mp3" length="115991458" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba2f2a05-04c3-4501-8cd1-46302eb73ceb/ba2f2a05-04c3-4501-8cd1-46302eb73ceb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba2f2a05-04c3-4501-8cd1-46302eb73ceb/ba2f2a05-04c3-4501-8cd1-46302eb73ceb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba2f2a05-04c3-4501-8cd1-46302eb73ceb/ba2f2a05-04c3-4501-8cd1-46302eb73ceb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:duration>7250</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>art-and-mental-health,camile-danciu,hampton-va,haunted-screams-expo,haunted-screams-panel,horror-cons,horror-convention,junko-bailey,leatherface,live-podcast,mental-health,mental-health-education,sc-horror-con,south-carolina,tcm-50th-anniversary,texas-chainsaw-massacre,texas-chainsaw-massacre-50,the-grudge,victims-and-villains,virginia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Terriifer Double Feature | Episode #128</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/terriifer-double-feature-episode-128--62201380</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of a Terrifier Double Feature to see what will gaze back. Before his much anticipated return to the screen, we take a look back at Art the Clown’s legendary first two films. In this episode, we discuss how Damien Leone is keeping the slasher genre alive, discuss the art of grieving &amp;amp; much more. Plus, we sit down with<a href="https://www.facebook.com/iconquerorva/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/iconq...</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tobeakingva/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/tobea...</a> to discuss music, mental health &amp;amp; more. You can catch both at Another Round this Saturday in Richmond for our Monsters for Mental Health Fundraiser Show. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monsters-for-mental-health-fundraiser-tickets-1000286954207?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m...</a>!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, To Be A King &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62201380</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62201380/terrifierdf.mp3" length="73553569" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b22dfc4-23cb-4695-9cfa-a27bb8df907c/5b22dfc4-23cb-4695-9cfa-a27bb8df907c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b22dfc4-23cb-4695-9cfa-a27bb8df907c/5b22dfc4-23cb-4695-9cfa-a27bb8df907c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b22dfc4-23cb-4695-9cfa-a27bb8df907c/5b22dfc4-23cb-4695-9cfa-a27bb8df907c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of a Terrifier Double Feature to see what will gaze back. Before his much anticipated return to the screen, we take a look back at Art the Clown’s legendary first two films. In this episode, we discuss how Damien Leone is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of a Terrifier Double Feature to see what will gaze back. Before his much anticipated return to the screen, we take a look back at Art the Clown’s legendary first two films. In this episode, we discuss how Damien Leone is keeping the slasher genre alive, discuss the art of grieving &amp;amp; much more. Plus, we sit down with<a href="https://www.facebook.com/iconquerorva/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/iconq...</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tobeakingva/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/tobea...</a> to discuss music, mental health &amp;amp; more. You can catch both at Another Round this Saturday in Richmond for our Monsters for Mental Health Fundraiser Show. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monsters-for-mental-health-fundraiser-tickets-1000286954207?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m...</a>!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, To Be A King &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4598</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>art-the-clown,damien-leone,damien-leone-terrifier,grief,grief-and-mental-health,grieving,i-conqueror,mens-mental-health,mental-health,metalcore,slasher,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,terrifier-2,terrifier-2011,terrifier-2016,to-be-a-king</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/88f751f80111cc88d16e31bec32691f3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Dusk till Dawn (1996) | Episode #127</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-dusk-till-dawn-1996-episode-127--62107697</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s From Dusk till Dawn to see what will gaze back. In the finale of Surprise September, our friend <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies</a> joins us to talk about the ever incredible tale of the Gecko brothers. Just for the sake of the month, <a href="https://www.fierceliterature.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fierceliterature.c...</a> from <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/category/Brilliant+But+Lazy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> joins us to to gush about the film as we discuss everything from its tonal shifts to men’s mental health &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62107697</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62107697/fdtd.mp3" length="56927533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f23f965-dfa0-4c96-9e63-a9a8fcd53a8e/8f23f965-dfa0-4c96-9e63-a9a8fcd53a8e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f23f965-dfa0-4c96-9e63-a9a8fcd53a8e/8f23f965-dfa0-4c96-9e63-a9a8fcd53a8e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f23f965-dfa0-4c96-9e63-a9a8fcd53a8e/8f23f965-dfa0-4c96-9e63-a9a8fcd53a8e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s From Dusk till Dawn to see what will gaze back. In the finale of Surprise September, our friend https://linktr.ee/Zambies joins us to talk about the ever incredible tale of the Gecko brothers. Just for the sake...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s From Dusk till Dawn to see what will gaze back. In the finale of Surprise September, our friend <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies</a> joins us to talk about the ever incredible tale of the Gecko brothers. Just for the sake of the month, <a href="https://www.fierceliterature.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fierceliterature.c...</a> from <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/episodes/category/Brilliant+But+Lazy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> joins us to to gush about the film as we discuss everything from its tonal shifts to men’s mental health &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3558</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brilliant-but-lazy,cheech-marin,fierce-literature,fierce-saga,from-dusk-till-dawn,from-dusk-till-dawn-1996,george-clooney,harvey-keitel,juilette-lewis,mens-mental-health,mental-health-matters,miniature-painting,quentin-tarantino,robert-rodriguez,salma-hayek,the-fierce-are-fading,titty-twister,vampire-movies,vampires,zambies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/865de9a2420d1ea34d6dcc61afb2cae4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Immaculate (2024) | Episode #126</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/immaculate-2024-episode-126--62013633</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Immaculate to see what will gaze back. It’s not every day we get to be joined by an entire band and it’s certainly not every day that said band is instrumental. Enter: <a href="https://l.instagram.com?e=AT28vwqYNiitqosnZffzReEEtI4dKLOnKoOHvfuMbCfurih8O4QooY2WN4sHXHE7Lmqmgyv-uy8OI6LRk0WFsd2kRPW4H5GqnqIk6w&amp;amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Ftheastralcadence." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://l.instagram.com?e=AT28...</a> The band discusses everything from their creation, our upcoming event with them (ticket links are below) &amp;amp; more. In this episode, we discuss everything from the mixed response to Sydney Sweeny, Nunsploitation, overturning Roe v Wade &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> Get your tickets for Heavy Horror Hope Festival! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h=AT2bneokE3hgU_cq96bc_RcdsXA78TpdCjvISyfUAPfeTEnXoDe4DbfBsUaRRMNOF7bs-IUoCRDidAS6U1PWZLffM9WgZjWHdQo4ct6x5U2uVWjwWk_o-x65A2NKbJwBtF_dYw&amp;amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fheavy-horror-hope-film-music-fest-night-1-tickets-1002460084097%3Faff%3Debdssbdestsearch%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1LjpokAf0WmlFlpH8fHFwt7EB5mgc6gXuVOfnMgxDj2GWMyPi8rFk9TKk_aem_tOvyYp-pRjeFwa_htG2i0Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h...</a>/ <a href="https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2rfad25oy3fnfy9_CGSjwDnyslNZ6IfKeB3drF5sK3zFZgF2czF_ZB1ss7iCkD0p1ZHwNSQ_MKVYqoY-Z7fixsth1DYeDhvE1yDA&amp;amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.showslinger.com%2Fticket_payment%2F24704%2Fcheckout_ticket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2r...</a><br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62013633</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62013633/immaculate.mp3" length="60308416" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9af97a5d-7177-4708-a9ba-5ac6baeda905/9af97a5d-7177-4708-a9ba-5ac6baeda905.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9af97a5d-7177-4708-a9ba-5ac6baeda905/9af97a5d-7177-4708-a9ba-5ac6baeda905.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9af97a5d-7177-4708-a9ba-5ac6baeda905/9af97a5d-7177-4708-a9ba-5ac6baeda905.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Immaculate to see what will gaze back. It’s not every day we get to be joined by an entire band and it’s certainly not every day that said band is instrumental. Enter:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Immaculate to see what will gaze back. It’s not every day we get to be joined by an entire band and it’s certainly not every day that said band is instrumental. Enter: <a href="https://l.instagram.com?e=AT28vwqYNiitqosnZffzReEEtI4dKLOnKoOHvfuMbCfurih8O4QooY2WN4sHXHE7Lmqmgyv-uy8OI6LRk0WFsd2kRPW4H5GqnqIk6w&amp;amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Ftheastralcadence." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://l.instagram.com?e=AT28...</a> The band discusses everything from their creation, our upcoming event with them (ticket links are below) &amp;amp; more. In this episode, we discuss everything from the mixed response to Sydney Sweeny, Nunsploitation, overturning Roe v Wade &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> Get your tickets for Heavy Horror Hope Festival! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h=AT2bneokE3hgU_cq96bc_RcdsXA78TpdCjvISyfUAPfeTEnXoDe4DbfBsUaRRMNOF7bs-IUoCRDidAS6U1PWZLffM9WgZjWHdQo4ct6x5U2uVWjwWk_o-x65A2NKbJwBtF_dYw&amp;amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fheavy-horror-hope-film-music-fest-night-1-tickets-1002460084097%3Faff%3Debdssbdestsearch%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1LjpokAf0WmlFlpH8fHFwt7EB5mgc6gXuVOfnMgxDj2GWMyPi8rFk9TKk_aem_tOvyYp-pRjeFwa_htG2i0Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h...</a>/ <a href="https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2rfad25oy3fnfy9_CGSjwDnyslNZ6IfKeB3drF5sK3zFZgF2czF_ZB1ss7iCkD0p1ZHwNSQ_MKVYqoY-Z7fixsth1DYeDhvE1yDA&amp;amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.showslinger.com%2Fticket_payment%2F24704%2Fcheckout_ticket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2r...</a><br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3770</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bdde3b5e3e9fa0cf638f7fc358b6665a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Human Centipede 2 (2011) | Episode #125</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-human-centipede-2-2011-episode-125--61347344</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s The Human Centipede 2 to see what will gaze back. Devon Struthers, from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-to-watch-this-podcast/id1093475846" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...</a>, joins us and he brought with him the controversial sequel to Tom Six’s first film, The Human Centipede. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from the film’s marketing to the character study, and surprsingly deep mental health themes, of the film &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61347344</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61347344/thc2_ag.mp3" length="55692975" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b8228997-340b-4613-b463-211c737330da/b8228997-340b-4613-b463-211c737330da.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b8228997-340b-4613-b463-211c737330da/b8228997-340b-4613-b463-211c737330da.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b8228997-340b-4613-b463-211c737330da/b8228997-340b-4613-b463-211c737330da.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s The Human Centipede 2 to see what will gaze back. Devon Struthers, from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-to-watch-this-podcast/id1093475846, joins us and he brought with him the controversial sequel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s The Human Centipede 2 to see what will gaze back. Devon Struthers, from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-to-watch-this-podcast/id1093475846" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...</a>, joins us and he brought with him the controversial sequel to Tom Six’s first film, The Human Centipede. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from the film’s marketing to the character study, and surprsingly deep mental health themes, of the film &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3481</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/252c067db966cd5adcba946a2ad9b89f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Speak No Evil (2022) | Episode #124</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/speak-no-evil-2022-episode-124--61255832</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Speak No Evil to see what will gaze back. Josh Huff, from<a href="https://falsesense.bandcamp.com/album/demonstration-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://falsesense.bandcamp.co...</a>, joins us to talk about creating new music with friends &amp;amp; its mental health benefits. Plus, we talk about upcoming James MacAvoy remake, lessons we learned from the movie, the lasting impact of trauma and much more. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>&amp;amp; False Sense. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61255832</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61255832/sne_2022.mp3" length="75768395" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec5df947-9c15-4863-b0f3-b6e9b9581a9c/ec5df947-9c15-4863-b0f3-b6e9b9581a9c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec5df947-9c15-4863-b0f3-b6e9b9581a9c/ec5df947-9c15-4863-b0f3-b6e9b9581a9c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec5df947-9c15-4863-b0f3-b6e9b9581a9c/ec5df947-9c15-4863-b0f3-b6e9b9581a9c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Speak No Evil to see what will gaze back. Josh Huff, fromhttps://falsesense.bandcamp.com/album/demonstration-2024, joins us to talk about creating new music with friends &amp;amp; its mental health benefits. Plus, we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Speak No Evil to see what will gaze back. Josh Huff, from<a href="https://falsesense.bandcamp.com/album/demonstration-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://falsesense.bandcamp.co...</a>, joins us to talk about creating new music with friends &amp;amp; its mental health benefits. Plus, we talk about upcoming James MacAvoy remake, lessons we learned from the movie, the lasting impact of trauma and much more. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>&amp;amp; False Sense. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4736</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ec39331f6738856bf71d4000fcc828f1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alien: Romulus (2024) | Episode #123</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alien-romulus-2024-episode-123--61179326</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Alien: Romulus to see what will gaze back. Derek Nowak, from <a href="https://www.somuchhopeburied.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.somuchhopeburied.c...</a>, joins us to discuss the latest entry in the Xenomorph saga. In this episode, we’ll discuss our full thoughts on the film including Fede’s signature gore, our franchise ratings &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61179326</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61179326/ar_123.mp3" length="72848519" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/143610a3-be39-47d3-814b-857c738086a9/143610a3-be39-47d3-814b-857c738086a9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/143610a3-be39-47d3-814b-857c738086a9/143610a3-be39-47d3-814b-857c738086a9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/143610a3-be39-47d3-814b-857c738086a9/143610a3-be39-47d3-814b-857c738086a9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Alien: Romulus to see what will gaze back. Derek Nowak, from https://www.somuchhopeburied.com, joins us to discuss the latest entry in the Xenomorph saga. In this episode, we’ll discuss our full thoughts on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Alien: Romulus to see what will gaze back. Derek Nowak, from <a href="https://www.somuchhopeburied.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.somuchhopeburied.c...</a>, joins us to discuss the latest entry in the Xenomorph saga. In this episode, we’ll discuss our full thoughts on the film including Fede’s signature gore, our franchise ratings &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4553</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alien-1979,alien-2024,alien-romulus-,aliens-1986,cailee-spaeny,cailee-spaeny-alien-romulus,david-jonsson-alien,facehugger,fede-alvarez-alien,isabela-merced,isabela-merced-alien-romulus,mental-health,mental-health-matter,science-fiction,sci-fi-horror,smhb-band,so-much-hope-buried,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,xenomorph</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9bb61c18b50be26e86b14eda0f7cc705.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alien: Covenant (2017) | Episode #122</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alien-covenant-2017-episode-122--61086800</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Alien: Covenant to see what will gaze back. Independent filmmakers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leoxrobertson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/leox...</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomsoundwave" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/toms...</a> join us to talk about their latest projects &amp;amp; their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/299062306571473" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/event...</a>. Plus, we discuss the philosophical nature of Covenant, its homoerotic undertones &amp;amp; much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61086800</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61086800/ac2017.mp3" length="71185043" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0bb6098-0779-4d6c-9311-aba40c5d12c8/f0bb6098-0779-4d6c-9311-aba40c5d12c8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0bb6098-0779-4d6c-9311-aba40c5d12c8/f0bb6098-0779-4d6c-9311-aba40c5d12c8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0bb6098-0779-4d6c-9311-aba40c5d12c8/f0bb6098-0779-4d6c-9311-aba40c5d12c8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Alien: Covenant to see what will gaze back. Independent filmmakers https://www.instagram.com/leoxrobertson &amp;amp; https://www.instagram.com/tomsoundwave join us to talk about their latest projects &amp;amp; their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Alien: Covenant to see what will gaze back. Independent filmmakers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leoxrobertson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/leox...</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomsoundwave" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/toms...</a> join us to talk about their latest projects &amp;amp; their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/299062306571473" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/event...</a>. Plus, we discuss the philosophical nature of Covenant, its homoerotic undertones &amp;amp; much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4450</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alien-covenant,alien-covenant-2017,alien-franchise,alien-movie,billy-crudip,centrophobe,danny-mcbride-alien,david-michael-fassbender,flute,horrific-hope-film-festival,leo-x-robertson,mental-health,mental-healt-matters,mr.sleepy,ridley-scott,searching-for-veslemoy,support-independent-film,support-indie-film,tom-montgomery,whats-bad-luck-to-a-club-like</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ff5696620b0ba66908e924a102b9ed27.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prometheus (2012) | Episode #121</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-2012-episode-121--61007604</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Prometheus to see what will gaze back. The father of the franchise, Ridley Scott, returns to explore the origins of where everything began. We are joined by Turkey Sharks creator and writer, Josh Nealis, to talk about his latest comic, their <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cutthroatcomics/turkey-sharks-1-5-the-finale" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">kickstarter</a> and <a href="https://cutthroatcomics.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the other books he’s written over the years</a>. In addition to his comic, Josh joins us to discuss the divisive prequel that furthers the mythology, has one hell of a cast and what the film says about mental health and the importance of small beginnings.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61007604</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61007604/prom_alien.mp3" length="46907045" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/914bcc5e-29dc-4f3a-b379-79dde82c9526/914bcc5e-29dc-4f3a-b379-79dde82c9526.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/914bcc5e-29dc-4f3a-b379-79dde82c9526/914bcc5e-29dc-4f3a-b379-79dde82c9526.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/914bcc5e-29dc-4f3a-b379-79dde82c9526/914bcc5e-29dc-4f3a-b379-79dde82c9526.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Prometheus to see what will gaze back. The father of the franchise, Ridley Scott, returns to explore the origins of where everything began. We are joined by Turkey Sharks creator and writer, Josh Nealis, to talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Prometheus to see what will gaze back. The father of the franchise, Ridley Scott, returns to explore the origins of where everything began. We are joined by Turkey Sharks creator and writer, Josh Nealis, to talk about his latest comic, their <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cutthroatcomics/turkey-sharks-1-5-the-finale" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">kickstarter</a> and <a href="https://cutthroatcomics.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the other books he’s written over the years</a>. In addition to his comic, Josh joins us to discuss the divisive prequel that furthers the mythology, has one hell of a cast and what the film says about mental health and the importance of small beginnings.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2932</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bd-wong,charlize-theron,cutthroat-comics,fantasy,idris-elba,independent-comics,josh-nealis,kickstarter,mental-health,mental-health-matters,movies-mental-health,prometheus,prometheus-2012,ridley-scott-prometheus,science-fiction,sci-fi-horror,superhero,support-indie-comics,turkey-sharks,turkey-sharks-comic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf5dba9a36a0d8eb590b2b1242ee7260.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alien: Resurrection (1998) | Episode #120</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alien-resurrection-1998-episode-120--60950997</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Alien Resurrection to see what will gaze back. Speaking of resurrections, out of the ashes, Shawn “The Wanderer” Davis returns to the world of Victims and Villains on a special episode. In this episode, Josh continues with his hot topics, the crew discusses the value of popcorn flicks and much more. Plus we have music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JAPib5CDgqFdX7fSrBn4c?si=I2Y-4SmISAu5bfzogacYeg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Contactees</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1ybq2TkZ1Bq3p4iYyQtzza?si=6c5C2VIqQ5S6ENxvL-Wk6w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Platitudes</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>), Platitudes and The Contactees.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60950997</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60950997/alieniv.mp3" length="49489232" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/94b86580-5053-4dbc-a418-8508ab483e36/94b86580-5053-4dbc-a418-8508ab483e36.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/94b86580-5053-4dbc-a418-8508ab483e36/94b86580-5053-4dbc-a418-8508ab483e36.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/94b86580-5053-4dbc-a418-8508ab483e36/94b86580-5053-4dbc-a418-8508ab483e36.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Alien Resurrection to see what will gaze back. Speaking of resurrections, out of the ashes, Shawn “The Wanderer” Davis returns to the world of Victims and Villains on a special episode. In this episode, Josh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Alien Resurrection to see what will gaze back. Speaking of resurrections, out of the ashes, Shawn “The Wanderer” Davis returns to the world of Victims and Villains on a special episode. In this episode, Josh continues with his hot topics, the crew discusses the value of popcorn flicks and much more. Plus we have music from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JAPib5CDgqFdX7fSrBn4c?si=I2Y-4SmISAu5bfzogacYeg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Contactees</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1ybq2TkZ1Bq3p4iYyQtzza?si=6c5C2VIqQ5S6ENxvL-Wk6w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Platitudes</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>), Platitudes and The Contactees.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3094</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alien-franchise,alien-resurrection,platitudes-nc,the-contactees,xenomorph</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cfe3eb7f0326eecbb0addac345990a7d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fantasia Festival (2024) | Episode #119</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantasia-festival-2024-episode-119--60950591</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of the films of this year’s Fantasia Festival. Mark, Billy and Josh sit down to discuss the following films: The Beast Within, Berta, Cuckoo, Dark Match, Dirty Bad Wrong, Faces, Fish Out of Town, Hell Hole, Hell is a Teenage Girl, Hollywood 90028 (1974 Restoration), Infinite Summer, Kryptic, Me and My Victim, The Old Man and the Demon Sword, Self Driver, Silent Planet and Witchboard. Plus, this episode contains interviews with Blake Simon, the director behind Faces, and a pair of filmmaker behind, Hell is a Teenage Girl.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60950591</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60950591/fanfin.mp3" length="95001621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1e34dc6-daf5-46f8-bf4d-f167ac880ba9/a1e34dc6-daf5-46f8-bf4d-f167ac880ba9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1e34dc6-daf5-46f8-bf4d-f167ac880ba9/a1e34dc6-daf5-46f8-bf4d-f167ac880ba9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1e34dc6-daf5-46f8-bf4d-f167ac880ba9/a1e34dc6-daf5-46f8-bf4d-f167ac880ba9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of the films of this year’s Fantasia Festival. Mark, Billy and Josh sit down to discuss the following films: The Beast Within, Berta, Cuckoo, Dark Match, Dirty Bad Wrong, Faces, Fish Out of Town, Hell Hole, Hell is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of the films of this year’s Fantasia Festival. Mark, Billy and Josh sit down to discuss the following films: The Beast Within, Berta, Cuckoo, Dark Match, Dirty Bad Wrong, Faces, Fish Out of Town, Hell Hole, Hell is a Teenage Girl, Hollywood 90028 (1974 Restoration), Infinite Summer, Kryptic, Me and My Victim, The Old Man and the Demon Sword, Self Driver, Silent Planet and Witchboard. Plus, this episode contains interviews with Blake Simon, the director behind Faces, and a pair of filmmaker behind, Hell is a Teenage Girl.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5938</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>berta-short-film,blake-simon-faces,chris-jericho,cuckoo,dark-match,dirty-bad-wrong,fantasia-festival,fish-out-of-town,hell-hole,hell-is-a-teenage-girl,hollywood-90028,infinite-summer,me-and-my-victim,occult,shudder,the-beast-within,the-old-man-and-the-demon-swor,witchboard-2024,witchboard-remake,wrestling</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4642ed50217b5445ba040d692e4a9e3b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alien 3 (1992) |Episode #118</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alien-3-1992-episode-118--60929572</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Alien 3 to see what will stare back. Mark is locked away in cryo sleep &amp;amp; we are joined by Brandon Wright, from <a href="https://www.breachthesilence.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.breachthesilence.c...</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://www.wrightliveevents.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wrightliveevents.c...</a>, to discuss the third entry into the Alien franchise. Find out what we had to say, or didn’t have to say, about this movie’s legacy, mental health &amp;amp; more. Plus, we got tunes from <a href="https://thewelcomingmusic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thewelcomingmusic.com</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://asylum213.bandcamp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://asylum213.bandcamp.com</a>.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>, Breach the Silence, The Welcoming &amp;amp; Asylum 213.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60929572</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60929572/alien3.mp3" length="45313908" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd311862-7333-4d1b-8b16-5bddb0d3989c/bd311862-7333-4d1b-8b16-5bddb0d3989c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd311862-7333-4d1b-8b16-5bddb0d3989c/bd311862-7333-4d1b-8b16-5bddb0d3989c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd311862-7333-4d1b-8b16-5bddb0d3989c/bd311862-7333-4d1b-8b16-5bddb0d3989c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Alien 3 to see what will stare back. Mark is locked away in cryo sleep &amp;amp; we are joined by Brandon Wright, from https://www.breachthesilence.com &amp;amp; https://www.wrightliveevents.com/events, to discuss the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Alien 3 to see what will stare back. Mark is locked away in cryo sleep &amp;amp; we are joined by Brandon Wright, from <a href="https://www.breachthesilence.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.breachthesilence.c...</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://www.wrightliveevents.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wrightliveevents.c...</a>, to discuss the third entry into the Alien franchise. Find out what we had to say, or didn’t have to say, about this movie’s legacy, mental health &amp;amp; more. Plus, we got tunes from <a href="https://thewelcomingmusic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thewelcomingmusic.com</a> &amp;amp; <a href="https://asylum213.bandcamp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://asylum213.bandcamp.com</a>.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>, Breach the Silence, The Welcoming &amp;amp; Asylum 213.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2833</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alien,alien3,alien-3,alien-3-david-fincher,asheville-nc-music,asylum-213,breach-the-silence,diy-music,mental-health,richmond,richmond-va-music,ripley-alien,the-welcoming,winchester-va-music,wright-live-events</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5498c2821ead6a7e61dec125b2cc8faf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Aliens (1986) | Episode #117</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aliens-1986-episode-117--60793934</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1986’s Aliens to see what will stare back. While Josh is locked away in cryo sleep, our friend Andy Mavra from Love What I Love Podcast joins to talk about a franchise milestone in James Cameron’s iconic follow-up. Check out what the gentlemen had to say.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60793934</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60793934/aliens.mp3" length="58410948" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d17e020-a4b8-470f-a8ba-c9feafef33dc/4d17e020-a4b8-470f-a8ba-c9feafef33dc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d17e020-a4b8-470f-a8ba-c9feafef33dc/4d17e020-a4b8-470f-a8ba-c9feafef33dc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d17e020-a4b8-470f-a8ba-c9feafef33dc/4d17e020-a4b8-470f-a8ba-c9feafef33dc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1986’s Aliens to see what will stare back. While Josh is locked away in cryo sleep, our friend Andy Mavra from Love What I Love Podcast joins to talk about a franchise milestone in James Cameron’s iconic follow-up....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1986’s Aliens to see what will stare back. While Josh is locked away in cryo sleep, our friend Andy Mavra from Love What I Love Podcast joins to talk about a franchise milestone in James Cameron’s iconic follow-up. Check out what the gentlemen had to say.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3651</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alien (1979) | Episode #116</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alien-1979-episode-116--60718190</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Alien to see what will stare back. Our friend, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us as we kick off another new series to discuss the influential film, Alien. In this episode, we dissect everything from the film’s lasting influence on pop culture and other science fiction films to the mental health advantages and importance of self-care and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60718190</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60718190/alien_79.mp3" length="56640890" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a0dc44b4-3751-43e9-9867-649a091785e2/a0dc44b4-3751-43e9-9867-649a091785e2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a0dc44b4-3751-43e9-9867-649a091785e2/a0dc44b4-3751-43e9-9867-649a091785e2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a0dc44b4-3751-43e9-9867-649a091785e2/a0dc44b4-3751-43e9-9867-649a091785e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Alien to see what will stare back. Our friend, https://linktr.ee/Zambies, joins us as we kick off another new series to discuss the influential film, Alien. In this episode, we dissect everything from the film’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Alien to see what will stare back. Our friend, <a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambies</a>, joins us as we kick off another new series to discuss the influential film, Alien. In this episode, we dissect everything from the film’s lasting influence on pop culture and other science fiction films to the mental health advantages and importance of self-care and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3541</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>70s-horror,alien-1979,alien-franchise,final-girl,harry-dean-stanton,john-hurt,john-hurt-chestburster,mental-health,mental-health-matter,pop-culture,ridley-scott,ridley-scott-alien,ripley-alien,sci-fi-horror,self-care,self-love,sigourney-weaver,sigourney-weaver-ripley,zambies,zambies-decays</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/07e5d34cc6aad07258ee5f8d4b14ef6d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MaXXXine (2024) | Episode #115</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maxxxine-2024-episode-115--60638289</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s MaXXXine to see what will stare back. All roads eventually come to an end and for us, Ti West and Mia Goth this is the end of our XXX trilogy series. Hope, from <a href="https://linktr.ee/biohazard_leia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/biohazard_le...</a>, joins us to talk about her show, favorite gags, the battle between freedom and censorship &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60638289</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60638289/maxxxine.mp3" length="62969213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aaccb961-8392-41b0-bc56-fe17c47f5f18/aaccb961-8392-41b0-bc56-fe17c47f5f18.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aaccb961-8392-41b0-bc56-fe17c47f5f18/aaccb961-8392-41b0-bc56-fe17c47f5f18.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aaccb961-8392-41b0-bc56-fe17c47f5f18/aaccb961-8392-41b0-bc56-fe17c47f5f18.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s MaXXXine to see what will stare back. All roads eventually come to an end and for us, Ti West and Mia Goth this is the end of our XXX trilogy series. Hope, from https://linktr.ee/biohazard_leia, joins us to talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s MaXXXine to see what will stare back. All roads eventually come to an end and for us, Ti West and Mia Goth this is the end of our XXX trilogy series. Hope, from <a href="https://linktr.ee/biohazard_leia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/biohazard_le...</a>, joins us to talk about her show, favorite gags, the battle between freedom and censorship &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3936</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>censorship,giancarlo-esposito,horror-gags,horror-movies,kevin-bacon,maxine-minx,maxxxine,maxxxine-movie-review,mental-health-matters,mia-goth,mind-brain-movies,mind-brain-movies-podcast,pop-culture-mental-health,pornography,sex,suicide-prevention,ti-west,ti-west-maxxxine,victims-and-villains,womens-health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d1ea370728c923f385022884a50ade22.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pearl (2022) | Episode #114</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-2022-episode-114--60573284</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Pearl to see what will stare back. Before their was Maxine, there was Pearl &amp; in this origin story podcast we’re joined by Canadian musician <a href="https://linktr.ee/harleyolivia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harley Olivia</a> to talk about her music &amp; the challenges of creating music as a solo artist. Additionally, we talk about how isolate affects mental health, escapism &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), Harley Olivia and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60573284</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:20:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60573284/pearl.mp3" length="80683171" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6d6bb48-be3d-4929-8ea4-1b7898277b2f/c6d6bb48-be3d-4929-8ea4-1b7898277b2f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6d6bb48-be3d-4929-8ea4-1b7898277b2f/c6d6bb48-be3d-4929-8ea4-1b7898277b2f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6d6bb48-be3d-4929-8ea4-1b7898277b2f/c6d6bb48-be3d-4929-8ea4-1b7898277b2f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Pearl to see what will stare back. Before their was Maxine, there was Pearl &amp;amp; in this origin story podcast we’re joined by Canadian musician https://linktr.ee/harleyolivia to talk about her music &amp;amp; the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Pearl to see what will stare back. Before their was Maxine, there was Pearl &amp; in this origin story podcast we’re joined by Canadian musician <a href="https://linktr.ee/harleyolivia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harley Olivia</a> to talk about her music &amp; the challenges of creating music as a solo artist. Additionally, we talk about how isolate affects mental health, escapism &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), Harley Olivia and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5043</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>canadian,harley-olivia,harley-olivia-musician,harley-olivia-rock-music,mental-health,mental-health-matters,mia-goth,mia-goth-pearl,pearl-2022,pearl-2022-mia-goth,pearl-2022-movie,pearl-movie,rock-music,suicide-prevention,superman,ti-west,ti-west-pearl</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6124821b95baf16e63b9300c8037085d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>X (2022) | Episode #113</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-2022-episode-113--60520659</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s X to see what will stare back. Ti West takes us back to the 1970s for a throwback slasher with some surprising depth. Friend, author and podcaster, <a href="https://boobiesandnoobies.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kelly Reynolds</a>, to talk about her latest book, Hit It &amp; Quit It.. In this episode, we address the thin line between horror and romance, the mental health behind aging &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60520659</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60520659/x22.mp3" length="67768214" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4de92f5e-de9c-41f0-9188-45e5f9d22a00/4de92f5e-de9c-41f0-9188-45e5f9d22a00.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4de92f5e-de9c-41f0-9188-45e5f9d22a00/4de92f5e-de9c-41f0-9188-45e5f9d22a00.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4de92f5e-de9c-41f0-9188-45e5f9d22a00/4de92f5e-de9c-41f0-9188-45e5f9d22a00.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s X to see what will stare back. Ti West takes us back to the 1970s for a throwback slasher with some surprising depth. Friend, author and podcaster, https://boobiesandnoobies.com, to talk about her latest book,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s X to see what will stare back. Ti West takes us back to the 1970s for a throwback slasher with some surprising depth. Friend, author and podcaster, <a href="https://boobiesandnoobies.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kelly Reynolds</a>, to talk about her latest book, Hit It &amp; Quit It.. In this episode, we address the thin line between horror and romance, the mental health behind aging &amp; much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4236</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aging-and-mental-health,boobies-n-noobies-podcast,brittany-snow,brittany-snow-x,jenna-ortega,jenna-ortega-x,kelly-reynolds,kid-cudi,kid-cudi-x,mental-health-matters,mia-goth,mia-goth-x,romance-author,romance-novelist,romance-novels,sex,slasher-movie,ti-west,ti-west-x,x-2022</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41c570fd331b56c92e97ec3fd9785eec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Coffee Table (2024) | Episode #112</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coffee-table-2024-episode-112--60417920</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’sThe Coffee Table to see what will stare back. The first Horrific Hope Film Festival selection to get its own podcast and it is a doozy. In this episode, the gentlemen tackle the themes of toxic relationships, the importance of healthy relationships, worst fears and of course, the film that Stephen King described as one of the darkest films he’s ever seen. Plus, we have music from Uga Buga (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ugabugaband/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ugabu...</a> &amp;amp; Loxias (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LOXIASband/)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LOXIA...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, Uga Buga, Loxias and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60417920</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60417920/tct24.mp3" length="62280443" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/31a5f91e-de20-407f-b397-c36c06598a15/31a5f91e-de20-407f-b397-c36c06598a15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/31a5f91e-de20-407f-b397-c36c06598a15/31a5f91e-de20-407f-b397-c36c06598a15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/31a5f91e-de20-407f-b397-c36c06598a15/31a5f91e-de20-407f-b397-c36c06598a15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’sThe Coffee Table to see what will stare back. The first Horrific Hope Film Festival selection to get its own podcast and it is a doozy. In this episode, the gentlemen tackle the themes of toxic relationships, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’sThe Coffee Table to see what will stare back. The first Horrific Hope Film Festival selection to get its own podcast and it is a doozy. In this episode, the gentlemen tackle the themes of toxic relationships, the importance of healthy relationships, worst fears and of course, the film that Stephen King described as one of the darkest films he’s ever seen. Plus, we have music from Uga Buga (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ugabugaband/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ugabu...</a> &amp;amp; Loxias (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LOXIASband/)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LOXIA...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, Uga Buga, Loxias and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3893</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>healthy-relationships,horrific-hope-film-festival,loxias-band,loxias-virginia,rock-music,spanish-horror,stepehn-king,the-coffee-table,the-coffee-table-2024,the-coffee-table-movie-review,toxic-relationships,uga-buga,uga-buga-band,uga-buga-virigina,victims-and-villains,virginia-rock-music</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac0317b48cb1f036d798ab28b3215bda.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) | Episode #111</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brotherhood-of-the-wolf-2001-episode-111--60355140</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Brotherhood of the Wolf to see what will stare back. The gang travels back to 1763 to hunt for the “beast” with guest Dennis Robinson. Dennis is the creator behind the independent comic, Lycan(<a href="https://www.hiveheadstudios.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hiveheadstudios.co...</a>, to discuss the book, attempt to make sense of this cult classic and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60355140</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60355140/botw.mp3" length="63458241" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4c542944-b698-4812-8fe7-cf2669c9f9c4/4c542944-b698-4812-8fe7-cf2669c9f9c4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4c542944-b698-4812-8fe7-cf2669c9f9c4/4c542944-b698-4812-8fe7-cf2669c9f9c4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4c542944-b698-4812-8fe7-cf2669c9f9c4/4c542944-b698-4812-8fe7-cf2669c9f9c4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Brotherhood of the Wolf to see what will stare back. The gang travels back to 1763 to hunt for the “beast” with guest Dennis Robinson. Dennis is the creator behind the independent comic,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Brotherhood of the Wolf to see what will stare back. The gang travels back to 1763 to hunt for the “beast” with guest Dennis Robinson. Dennis is the creator behind the independent comic, Lycan(<a href="https://www.hiveheadstudios.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hiveheadstudios.co...</a>, to discuss the book, attempt to make sense of this cult classic and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brotherhood-of-the-wolf,brotherhood-of-the-wolf-2001,dennis-robinson,dungeons-and-dragon,french-cinema,french-horror,french-horror-movies,independent-comic-books,lycan,lycan-comic,lycan-comic-book,mental-health,support-indie-comics,victims-and-villains,werewolf</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31ef5c7299c45bb67b8dbc61331732a6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Frighteners (1996) | Episode #110</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-frighteners-1996-episode-110--60276500</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Frighteners to see what will stare back. Long before Peter Jackson ever gave us Middle Earth, he gave us weird little horror movies like The Frighteners. Smash Cosplay () joins us to talk about COSPLAY WORLD, (<a href="https://www.cosplayworldrichmond.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cosplayworldrichmo...</a>, how the film speaks on grief &amp; much more! Plus, we have music from Lilah Moons (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/lilahgracemoons)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://soundcloud.com/lilahgr...</a> &amp; Safe Sex ( <a href="https://soundcloud.com/safesex-rva)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://soundcloud.com/safesex...</a>. Check out our interviews with them below. <br /><br /> You can catch both of them at Garden Grove Brewing with Betty Grey, Uga Buga &amp; Saint of Pine Hills as well on June 22nd. For more information: <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/yeksfb6k9hckg6386ck8rjpdszlx6m" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a>. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, So Much Hope, Buried &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60276500</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60276500/tf96.mp3" length="68658088" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5754256e-0e52-49c5-9243-c20519175662/5754256e-0e52-49c5-9243-c20519175662.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5754256e-0e52-49c5-9243-c20519175662/5754256e-0e52-49c5-9243-c20519175662.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5754256e-0e52-49c5-9243-c20519175662/5754256e-0e52-49c5-9243-c20519175662.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Frighteners to see what will stare back. Long before Peter Jackson ever gave us Middle Earth, he gave us weird little horror movies like The Frighteners. Smash Cosplay () joins us to talk about COSPLAY WORLD,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Frighteners to see what will stare back. Long before Peter Jackson ever gave us Middle Earth, he gave us weird little horror movies like The Frighteners. Smash Cosplay () joins us to talk about COSPLAY WORLD, (<a href="https://www.cosplayworldrichmond.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cosplayworldrichmo...</a>, how the film speaks on grief &amp; much more! Plus, we have music from Lilah Moons (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/lilahgracemoons)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://soundcloud.com/lilahgr...</a> &amp; Safe Sex ( <a href="https://soundcloud.com/safesex-rva)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://soundcloud.com/safesex...</a>. Check out our interviews with them below. <br /><br /> You can catch both of them at Garden Grove Brewing with Betty Grey, Uga Buga &amp; Saint of Pine Hills as well on June 22nd. For more information: <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/yeksfb6k9hckg6386ck8rjpdszlx6m" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a>. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, So Much Hope, Buried &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4292</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/78ff9d600665caaad03198238dac863a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Green Room (2015) | Episode #109</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/green-room-2015-episode-109--60187665</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Green Room to see what will stare back. We got a last-minute gig with an unexpected, and uncomfortable, twist to it as we discuss this punk rock showdown with So Much Hope, Buried (<a href="https://linktr.ee/somuchhope)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/somuchhope)</a>. In this episode, we’ll discuss the new album from the band, the shocking nature of Green Room &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon.<br /><br /> Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, So Much Hope, Buried &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60187665</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60187665/gr15.mp3" length="77178639" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9c31bed-4c51-4939-a521-afdb730070d7/f9c31bed-4c51-4939-a521-afdb730070d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9c31bed-4c51-4939-a521-afdb730070d7/f9c31bed-4c51-4939-a521-afdb730070d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f9c31bed-4c51-4939-a521-afdb730070d7/f9c31bed-4c51-4939-a521-afdb730070d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Green Room to see what will stare back. We got a last-minute gig with an unexpected, and uncomfortable, twist to it as we discuss this punk rock showdown with So Much Hope, Buried (https://linktr.ee/somuchhope)....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Green Room to see what will stare back. We got a last-minute gig with an unexpected, and uncomfortable, twist to it as we discuss this punk rock showdown with So Much Hope, Buried (<a href="https://linktr.ee/somuchhope)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/somuchhope)</a>. In this episode, we’ll discuss the new album from the band, the shocking nature of Green Room &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp;amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon.<br /><br /> Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>, So Much Hope, Buried &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>a24,alternative-rock,alt-rock,anton-yelchin,anton-yelchin-green-room,anton-yelchin-rip,black-and-white,green-room,green-room-2015,green-room-a24,mental-health,patrick-stewart,patrick-stewart-green-room,pennsylvania-music,punk-rock,rest-in-peace,so-much-hope-buried,stop-prejudice,stop-racism,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a2c9b2d9cd9e46ef825f8f80eb9ec977.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) | Episode #108</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-episode-108--60102709</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Killer Klowns from Outer Space to see what will stare back. Kristen Noriega (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega)</a>, writer-director behind last year’s short film When You’re Gone, joins us to talk about the parallels between her film and the cult classic. In this episode, we get captured into the cotton candy cocoons to talk how the future of the the clowns, the importance of depression warning signs and more. Plus, music from Marlene Mendoza (<a href="https://www.marlenemendozamusic.com/)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.marlenemendozamusic.com/).</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), Marlene Mendoza &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60102709</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60102709/kkfos.mp3" length="77178641" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/20382e6a-1aca-48df-857f-98d9bf2c43d1/20382e6a-1aca-48df-857f-98d9bf2c43d1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/20382e6a-1aca-48df-857f-98d9bf2c43d1/20382e6a-1aca-48df-857f-98d9bf2c43d1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/20382e6a-1aca-48df-857f-98d9bf2c43d1/20382e6a-1aca-48df-857f-98d9bf2c43d1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Killer Klowns from Outer Space to see what will stare back. Kristen Noriega (https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega), writer-director behind last year’s short film When You’re Gone, joins us to talk about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Killer Klowns from Outer Space to see what will stare back. Kristen Noriega (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega)</a>, writer-director behind last year’s short film When You’re Gone, joins us to talk about the parallels between her film and the cult classic. In this episode, we get captured into the cotton candy cocoons to talk how the future of the the clowns, the importance of depression warning signs and more. Plus, music from Marlene Mendoza (<a href="https://www.marlenemendozamusic.com/)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.marlenemendozamusic.com/).</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>), Marlene Mendoza &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>80s-horror,atomacon,depression-warning-signs,filmmaker,genreblast,independent-film,killer-klowns-1988,killer-klowns-discussion,killer-klowns-from-outer-space,kristen-noriega,marlene-mendoza,marlene-mendoza-insanity,mental-health,mental-health-warning-signs,science-fiction,science-fiction-horror,support-indie-film,victims-and-villains,when-youre-gone,when-youre-gone-short-film</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Salem Horror Fest 2024 | Episode #107</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/salem-horror-fest-2024-episode-107--59887781</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Sigil, Livescreamers, Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered, Black Lake: Director’s Cut, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, The Vizitant, Faceless After Dark, Sins of the Father, Purgatory Jack, &amp; Sweet Relief. Check out more information on Salem Horror Fest: <a href="https://www.salemhorror.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.salemhorror.com/ </a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59887781</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59887781/shf24.mp3" length="43854324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a78806dd-ee5d-4c99-adfe-73921af6277d/a78806dd-ee5d-4c99-adfe-73921af6277d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a78806dd-ee5d-4c99-adfe-73921af6277d/a78806dd-ee5d-4c99-adfe-73921af6277d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a78806dd-ee5d-4c99-adfe-73921af6277d/a78806dd-ee5d-4c99-adfe-73921af6277d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Sigil, Livescreamers, Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered, Black Lake:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Sigil, Livescreamers, Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered, Black Lake: Director’s Cut, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, The Vizitant, Faceless After Dark, Sins of the Father, Purgatory Jack, &amp; Sweet Relief. Check out more information on Salem Horror Fest: <a href="https://www.salemhorror.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.salemhorror.com/ </a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Mark Moore &amp; Billy Tabor.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme</a>) &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2741</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black-lake-directors-cut,faceless-after-dark,it-doesn't-get-better-than-thi,livescreamers,massachusets,purgatory-jack,salem-horror-fest,salem-horror-fest-2024,salem-ma,sigil-movie,sins-of-the-father,support-independent0-film,support-indie-film,sweet-relief,sweet-relief-movie-review,terrifier,the-vizitant,victims-and-villains,young-blondes,young-blondes-stalked-and-murd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47955fc7b8b1a4b17c941c8ac26f2bf7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Planet of the Apes (1968) | Episode #106</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/planet-of-the-apes-1968-episode-106--59715605</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1968’s Planet of the Apes to see what will gaze back. Griffey &amp;amp; Heath, of Misfit Parade (<a href="https://www.misfitparade.net/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.misfitparade.net/)</a>, join us to dive into their insane process of filmmaking. In this episode, we’ll discuss the prolific influence of the franchise, information suppression, the multifaceted nature of the narrative and much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59715605</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59715605/pota_68.mp3" length="78615154" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0039041e-d30e-4cf2-815a-a53a7a90a815/0039041e-d30e-4cf2-815a-a53a7a90a815.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0039041e-d30e-4cf2-815a-a53a7a90a815/0039041e-d30e-4cf2-815a-a53a7a90a815.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0039041e-d30e-4cf2-815a-a53a7a90a815/0039041e-d30e-4cf2-815a-a53a7a90a815.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1968’s Planet of the Apes to see what will gaze back. Griffey &amp;amp; Heath, of Misfit Parade (https://www.misfitparade.net/), join us to dive into their insane process of filmmaking. In this episode, we’ll discuss the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1968’s Planet of the Apes to see what will gaze back. Griffey &amp;amp; Heath, of Misfit Parade (<a href="https://www.misfitparade.net/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.misfitparade.net/)</a>, join us to dive into their insane process of filmmaking. In this episode, we’ll discuss the prolific influence of the franchise, information suppression, the multifaceted nature of the narrative and much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4914</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book-banning,civil-unrest,he-sees-all,independent-film,independent-filmmakers,information-suppression,mental-health,mental-health-matters,misfit-parade,planet-of-the-apes,planet-of-the-apes-1968,practical-effects,roddy-mcdowell,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,sweet-tits,t2,terminator-2,victims,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ea53447fbf79388d33da08350f019f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The First Omen (2024) | Episode #105</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-omen-2024-episode-105--59494529</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s The First Omen to see what will gaze back. Have we found a bright spot in an otherwise dead franchise? Josh, Mark &amp; Billy debate the film’s ties to the original films, possible sequel ideas, Mark’s love of musicals &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59494529</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59494529/1stomen.mp3" length="37144817" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eb33db15-e119-47e9-97cf-49763f27734d/eb33db15-e119-47e9-97cf-49763f27734d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eb33db15-e119-47e9-97cf-49763f27734d/eb33db15-e119-47e9-97cf-49763f27734d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eb33db15-e119-47e9-97cf-49763f27734d/eb33db15-e119-47e9-97cf-49763f27734d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s The First Omen to see what will gaze back. Have we found a bright spot in an otherwise dead franchise? Josh, Mark &amp;amp; Billy debate the film’s ties to the original films, possible sequel ideas, Mark’s love of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s The First Omen to see what will gaze back. Have we found a bright spot in an otherwise dead franchise? Josh, Mark &amp; Billy debate the film’s ties to the original films, possible sequel ideas, Mark’s love of musicals &amp; more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2322</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>horror-movie,nun,nunsploitation,omen-prequel,the-first-omen,the-first-omen-2024,the-first-omen-2024-movie-revi,the-omen,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74dc6feeefc32775ed1f918f2fa66415.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Omen (2006) | Episode #104</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-omen-2006-episode-104--59403189</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. In the era of horror remakes, Damien and Robert Thorne were left out. Julia Stiles &amp;amp; Liev Schreiber unite to recreate this horror classic. How does it stand against the original? Is it worthy of the Thorne legacy? Or just another forgettable remake? Find out in this brand new episode.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59403189</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59403189/omen06.mp3" length="53391308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78b138fe-1fc2-4b48-9869-88ab111dd36c/78b138fe-1fc2-4b48-9869-88ab111dd36c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78b138fe-1fc2-4b48-9869-88ab111dd36c/78b138fe-1fc2-4b48-9869-88ab111dd36c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78b138fe-1fc2-4b48-9869-88ab111dd36c/78b138fe-1fc2-4b48-9869-88ab111dd36c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. In the era of horror remakes, Damien and Robert Thorne were left out. Julia Stiles &amp;amp; Liev Schreiber unite to recreate this horror classic. How does it stand against the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. In the era of horror remakes, Damien and Robert Thorne were left out. Julia Stiles &amp;amp; Liev Schreiber unite to recreate this horror classic. How does it stand against the original? Is it worthy of the Thorne legacy? Or just another forgettable remake? Find out in this brand new episode.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3337</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2006-horror,antichrist,catholic,christanity,damien-thorne,horror-movies,horror-remakes,mental-health,mental-health-matters,omen-1978,omen-franchise,omen-series,religion,religion-and-mental-health,remakes-of-the-early-2000s,robert-thorne,suicide-prevention,the-omen-1978,the-omen-2006,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38949c0f866a40b81a40d31c6308a51d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) | Episodes #103</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/omen-iv-the-awakening-1991-episodes-103--59269336</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1991’s Omen IV: The Awakening to see what will gaze back. The big-screen adventures of Damien Thorne come to the small screen in this fourth entry into the series. If the screen is smaller does that also signify that the quality diminishes as well? We get a new Anti-Christ in this one; how does she compare to Damien? Find out in this episode.<br /><br />Get your tickets to Horrific Hope: <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59269336</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59269336/omeniv.mp3" length="28852933" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/db259c29-3e92-43df-a10d-95259be48359/db259c29-3e92-43df-a10d-95259be48359.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/db259c29-3e92-43df-a10d-95259be48359/db259c29-3e92-43df-a10d-95259be48359.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/db259c29-3e92-43df-a10d-95259be48359/db259c29-3e92-43df-a10d-95259be48359.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1991’s Omen IV: The Awakening to see what will gaze back. The big-screen adventures of Damien Thorne come to the small screen in this fourth entry into the series. If the screen is smaller does that also signify that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1991’s Omen IV: The Awakening to see what will gaze back. The big-screen adventures of Damien Thorne come to the small screen in this fourth entry into the series. If the screen is smaller does that also signify that the quality diminishes as well? We get a new Anti-Christ in this one; how does she compare to Damien? Find out in this episode.<br /><br />Get your tickets to Horrific Hope: <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1804</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antichrist,delia,mental-health,mental-health-matters,omen-iv,omen-the-awakening,suicide-prevention,the-omen-4,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4fb26c9e96e48f6f7857fdc7cb4c40dc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) | Episode #102</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/omen-iii-the-final-conflict-1981-episode-102--59173339</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Omen III: The Final Conflict to see what will gaze back. Jason Zink, the director behind the Horrific Hope Film Festival official selection looky-loo, joins to talk about this experimental film. In this episode, we discuss the charisma of Sam Neill, the mental health of legacy, the impact of art on your mental health and more.<br /><br /> Get your tickets to Horrific Hope to see looky-loo &amp;amp; more: <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://drafthouse.com/winches...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59173339</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59173339/omen3.mp3" length="57613128" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e007830-989e-44e1-9106-f2dbec5d731a/4e007830-989e-44e1-9106-f2dbec5d731a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e007830-989e-44e1-9106-f2dbec5d731a/4e007830-989e-44e1-9106-f2dbec5d731a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e007830-989e-44e1-9106-f2dbec5d731a/4e007830-989e-44e1-9106-f2dbec5d731a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Omen III: The Final Conflict to see what will gaze back. Jason Zink, the director behind the Horrific Hope Film Festival official selection looky-loo, joins to talk about this experimental film. In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Omen III: The Final Conflict to see what will gaze back. Jason Zink, the director behind the Horrific Hope Film Festival official selection looky-loo, joins to talk about this experimental film. In this episode, we discuss the charisma of Sam Neill, the mental health of legacy, the impact of art on your mental health and more.<br /><br /> Get your tickets to Horrific Hope to see looky-loo &amp;amp; more: <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://drafthouse.com/winches...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abyss-gazing,antichrist,art-and-mental-health,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-movies,independent-film,looky-loo,mental-health,mental-health-matters,omen-franchise,peeping-tom,sam-neil,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,the-final-conflict,the-final-conflict-1981,the-omen-3,the-omen-3-1981,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/397558fe82731c171aa15b02f38a4de0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Damien: Omen II (1978) | Episode #101</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/damien-omen-ii-1978-episode-101--59094790</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Damien: Omen II to see what will gaze back. Writer-director of the Horrific Hope official selection, The Lurker, joins us to discuss his movie &amp; how it seems to social media and mental health. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the sequel to The Omen, the Anti-Christ and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59094790</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59094790/damien.mp3" length="47277821" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/45ad32e6-e507-40fa-b68d-dac21302251f/45ad32e6-e507-40fa-b68d-dac21302251f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/45ad32e6-e507-40fa-b68d-dac21302251f/45ad32e6-e507-40fa-b68d-dac21302251f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/45ad32e6-e507-40fa-b68d-dac21302251f/45ad32e6-e507-40fa-b68d-dac21302251f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Damien: Omen II to see what will gaze back. Writer-director of the Horrific Hope official selection, The Lurker, joins us to discuss his movie &amp;amp; how it seems to social media and mental health. In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Damien: Omen II to see what will gaze back. Writer-director of the Horrific Hope official selection, The Lurker, joins us to discuss his movie &amp; how it seems to social media and mental health. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the sequel to The Omen, the Anti-Christ and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2955</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adam-jack,adam-jack-the-lurker,damien-the-omen-2,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,independent-film,mental-health-matters,slasher,slasher-horror,social-media-mental-health,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,the-antichrist,the-omen-2</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9e04d5128441cfd08cf2cb8c7fc31418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) | Episode #100</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-1978-episode-100--59026306</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers to see what will gaze back. A milestone in the making as we celebrate our first triple-digit episode &amp;amp; we enlisted the help of our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazE2VFF3TzZhTi1DQUZSOHJjSnYzRUxwNFFaUXxBQ3Jtc0treUNmX1BZUWFNNTdKTlFRVXJXeXh1d3BkLXVMTU9YZEZQaVV3YUhtdldRTnV2MVBzZHZOUnNhdjBfLUIyUmVtSENVOHEzSzc5bHh5bUVwZkplVUNrR0kxc2toSGltMUdzc2pQY3A1UnZXRHdManhCZw&amp;amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F385guest%29&amp;amp;v=qasHKHIacP0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/redire...</a>, Wine &amp;amp; Warpaint (<a href="https://www.wineandwarpaintband.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wineandwarpaintban...</a> &amp;amp; Saint of Pine Hills (<a href="https://saintofpinehills.bandcamp.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://saintofpinehills.bandc...</a> to bring you a truly remarkable episode. Not only features the outstanding music from the latter two but also in-depth conversation reflecting on 100 episodes, the remarkable era of 70s horror, what Body Snatcher says about mental health &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOYIf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Wine &amp;amp; Warpaint, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; Saint of Pine Hills.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59026306</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59026306/iotbs.mp3" length="83974978" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/705e1227-9846-4b93-939d-d3f1a58b7ff2/705e1227-9846-4b93-939d-d3f1a58b7ff2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/705e1227-9846-4b93-939d-d3f1a58b7ff2/705e1227-9846-4b93-939d-d3f1a58b7ff2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/705e1227-9846-4b93-939d-d3f1a58b7ff2/705e1227-9846-4b93-939d-d3f1a58b7ff2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers to see what will gaze back. A milestone in the making as we celebrate our first triple-digit episode &amp;amp; we enlisted the help of our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers to see what will gaze back. A milestone in the making as we celebrate our first triple-digit episode &amp;amp; we enlisted the help of our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazE2VFF3TzZhTi1DQUZSOHJjSnYzRUxwNFFaUXxBQ3Jtc0treUNmX1BZUWFNNTdKTlFRVXJXeXh1d3BkLXVMTU9YZEZQaVV3YUhtdldRTnV2MVBzZHZOUnNhdjBfLUIyUmVtSENVOHEzSzc5bHh5bUVwZkplVUNrR0kxc2toSGltMUdzc2pQY3A1UnZXRHdManhCZw&amp;amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F385guest%29&amp;amp;v=qasHKHIacP0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/redire...</a>, Wine &amp;amp; Warpaint (<a href="https://www.wineandwarpaintband.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wineandwarpaintban...</a> &amp;amp; Saint of Pine Hills (<a href="https://saintofpinehills.bandcamp.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://saintofpinehills.bandc...</a> to bring you a truly remarkable episode. Not only features the outstanding music from the latter two but also in-depth conversation reflecting on 100 episodes, the remarkable era of 70s horror, what Body Snatcher says about mental health &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOYIf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Wine &amp;amp; Warpaint, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; Saint of Pine Hills.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5249</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1978-invasion-of-the,70s-horror,alien-invasion,black-christmas,body-snatchers-1978,donald-sutherland,horror-mental-health,horror-remakes,invasion-of-the-body-snatchers,jeff-goldblum,love-what-i-love-podcast,mental-health,plants,saint-of-pine-hills,science-fiction,suicide-prevention,victims-and-villains,wine-and-warpaint</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f21905bda8376bc663a03f2b2d629e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Omen (1976) | Episode #99</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-omen-1976-episode-99--58951896</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope (<a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope</a>) going through The Omen film series with us. We are joined by writer/director, Richard Elfman, and his leading lady, Anatasia Elfman, creators behind Bloody Bridget (<a href="https://bloodybridget.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bloodybridget.com/)</a> to talk about the insane creation process of the film, Haitian history, film trivia on The Omen and more! Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Now: <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival.</a> Plus, we have music from Bend the Knee (<a href="https://bendthekneeva.bandcamp.com/)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bendthekneeva.bandcamp.com/).</a><br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Bend the Knee.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58951896</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:03:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58951896/the_omen.mp3" length="37442836" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4de3521b-7975-49ad-9680-8e87114296f0/4de3521b-7975-49ad-9680-8e87114296f0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4de3521b-7975-49ad-9680-8e87114296f0/4de3521b-7975-49ad-9680-8e87114296f0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4de3521b-7975-49ad-9680-8e87114296f0/4de3521b-7975-49ad-9680-8e87114296f0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope (https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope) going through The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope (<a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope</a>) going through The Omen film series with us. We are joined by writer/director, Richard Elfman, and his leading lady, Anatasia Elfman, creators behind Bloody Bridget (<a href="https://bloodybridget.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bloodybridget.com/)</a> to talk about the insane creation process of the film, Haitian history, film trivia on The Omen and more! Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Now: <a href="https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://drafthouse.com/winchester/show/2024-horrific-hope-film-festival.</a> Plus, we have music from Bend the Knee (<a href="https://bendthekneeva.bandcamp.com/)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bendthekneeva.bandcamp.com/).</a><br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Bend the Knee.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2341</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anastasia-elfman,bloody-bridget,haitian-horror,horrific-hope-film-festival,musical-horror,richard-elfman,supernatural-horror,the-omen,the-omen-1976,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b0b1f6874db694163a30f0eec42643d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Imprint (2006) | Episode #98</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/imprint-2006-episode-98--58869125</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Imprint to see what will gaze back. Multiple renowned horror filmmakers came together in the mid-2000s to craft a series of short films called Masters of Horror. The season one finale was Takashi Miike’s Imprint. In this episode we are joined by The Ghouls Next Door (https://www.theghoulsnextdoor.com/) to breakdown some of the gnarliest moments of this film from one of Japan’s most extreme horror filmmakers. Plus music by DENS (https://densnoise.com/).<br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us: https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) &amp; DENS.  DENS appears courtesy of Facedown Records. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58869125</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58869125/imprint.mp3" length="56606250" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6759ff93-2734-4ada-85d4-f2a644147d20/6759ff93-2734-4ada-85d4-f2a644147d20.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6759ff93-2734-4ada-85d4-f2a644147d20/6759ff93-2734-4ada-85d4-f2a644147d20.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6759ff93-2734-4ada-85d4-f2a644147d20/6759ff93-2734-4ada-85d4-f2a644147d20.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Imprint to see what will gaze back. Multiple renowned horror filmmakers came together in the mid-2000s to craft a series of short films called Masters of Horror. The season one finale was Takashi Miike’s Imprint....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Imprint to see what will gaze back. Multiple renowned horror filmmakers came together in the mid-2000s to craft a series of short films called Masters of Horror. The season one finale was Takashi Miike’s Imprint. In this episode we are joined by The Ghouls Next Door (https://www.theghoulsnextdoor.com/) to breakdown some of the gnarliest moments of this film from one of Japan’s most extreme horror filmmakers. Plus music by DENS (https://densnoise.com/).<br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us: https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) &amp; DENS.  DENS appears courtesy of Facedown Records. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3538</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alternative-music,christian-alternative,dens,dens-facedown-records,facedown-records,ghouls-next-door-podcast,imprint-2006,imprint-masters-of-horror,japanese-horror,live-music,love-story,masters-of-horror,mental-health,mental-health-matters,suicide-loss-survivor,suicide-prevention,takashi-miike,takashi-miike-imprint,the-ghouls-next-door</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/68125f082cc6722b6ea1e5164e269a18.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Preston "Bunny Man" Corbell | Episode #97</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/preston-bunny-man-corbell-episode-97--58758137</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of the career of Preston “Bunny Man” Corbell to see what will gaze back. Corbell is an accomplished stunt man having worked on everything from Cabin Fever to Drake &amp; Josh to The Punisher and One Tree Hill and so much more. In this episode, he chronicles some of the physical and mental health struggles of being in the industry, his favorite projects and more. Follow Preston on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stunt.beast/." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/stunt.beast/.</a><br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58758137</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58758137/prestoncorbell.mp3" length="33074313" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7d415ba-b810-4f64-914f-3328da6ca01f/c7d415ba-b810-4f64-914f-3328da6ca01f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7d415ba-b810-4f64-914f-3328da6ca01f/c7d415ba-b810-4f64-914f-3328da6ca01f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7d415ba-b810-4f64-914f-3328da6ca01f/c7d415ba-b810-4f64-914f-3328da6ca01f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of the career of Preston “Bunny Man” Corbell to see what will gaze back. Corbell is an accomplished stunt man having worked on everything from Cabin Fever to Drake &amp;amp; Josh to The Punisher and One Tree Hill and so much...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of the career of Preston “Bunny Man” Corbell to see what will gaze back. Corbell is an accomplished stunt man having worked on everything from Cabin Fever to Drake &amp; Josh to The Punisher and One Tree Hill and so much more. In this episode, he chronicles some of the physical and mental health struggles of being in the industry, his favorite projects and more. Follow Preston on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stunt.beast/." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/stunt.beast/.</a><br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2068</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>athlete-mental-health,athletes,brightness,bunny-man,cabin-fever,cabin-fever-franchise,daredevil,drake-and-josh,eastbound-and-down,horror-movies,marvel,mental-health,mental-health-stuntman,preston-corbell,sports-psychology,stuntman,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,the-punisher</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e94c0a87d17002a64b06905a4b530870.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Loved Ones (2009) | Episode #96</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-loved-ones-2009-episode-96--58672657</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Loved Ones to see what will gaze back. We are joined by our friends, Lori and Rob, to talk about this hidden gem from Australia. In this episode, we address everything from the film’s aggressive gags, conspiracy theories. the need to let wounds heal &amp;amp; more. Plus we have music from Bunker Hill Bloodbath (<a href="https://www.bunkerhillbloodbathnc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bunkerhillbloodbat...</a>) ; which you can catch at our St. Patrick’s Day show on March 16th at Garden Grove Brewing in Richmond, VA. <br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a><br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; Bunker Hill Bloodbath  You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58672657</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58672657/tlo.mp3" length="64571740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6255d17d-9df4-4b2b-9bc0-df21ccee2fb3/6255d17d-9df4-4b2b-9bc0-df21ccee2fb3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6255d17d-9df4-4b2b-9bc0-df21ccee2fb3/6255d17d-9df4-4b2b-9bc0-df21ccee2fb3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6255d17d-9df4-4b2b-9bc0-df21ccee2fb3/6255d17d-9df4-4b2b-9bc0-df21ccee2fb3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Loved Ones to see what will gaze back. We are joined by our friends, Lori and Rob, to talk about this hidden gem from Australia. In this episode, we address everything from the film’s aggressive gags,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Loved Ones to see what will gaze back. We are joined by our friends, Lori and Rob, to talk about this hidden gem from Australia. In this episode, we address everything from the film’s aggressive gags, conspiracy theories. the need to let wounds heal &amp;amp; more. Plus we have music from Bunker Hill Bloodbath (<a href="https://www.bunkerhillbloodbathnc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bunkerhillbloodbat...</a>) ; which you can catch at our St. Patrick’s Day show on March 16th at Garden Grove Brewing in Richmond, VA. <br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a><br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; Bunker Hill Bloodbath  You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4036</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2009-the-loved-ones,australia-horror,bunker-hill-bloodbath,bunker-hill-bloodbath-nc,conspiracy-theories,deathcore,grief,grieving-process,home-invasion,horror-movies,kidnapping,mental-health,paramount+,paramount-plus,slasher,the-fright-stuff-podcast,the-loved-ones,the-loved-ones-2009,torture-porn,violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09a4079d10f2655e736f8337a5f7708f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Here For Blood (2024) | Episode #95</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-for-blood-2024-episode-95--58592237</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Here For Blood to see what will gaze back. In this episode we had the chance to sit down with star Shawn Roberts and writer-producer, James Roberts, to talk about the insanity of this Screambox original movie. Mark and Josh share their thoughts on the movie and what it speaks about mental health. Plus, music from The Get Off (https://thegetoff.bandcamp.com/).<br /><br />Here For Blood comes to Screambox beginning February 9th, 2024.<br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065</a><br />. <br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) &amp; The Get Off.  You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58592237</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58592237/here_for_blood.mp3" length="60041052" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5c02b4b1-0b41-4420-ae66-64a69e813d93/5c02b4b1-0b41-4420-ae66-64a69e813d93.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5c02b4b1-0b41-4420-ae66-64a69e813d93/5c02b4b1-0b41-4420-ae66-64a69e813d93.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5c02b4b1-0b41-4420-ae66-64a69e813d93/5c02b4b1-0b41-4420-ae66-64a69e813d93.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Here For Blood to see what will gaze back. In this episode we had the chance to sit down with star Shawn Roberts and writer-producer, James Roberts, to talk about the insanity of this Screambox original movie....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Here For Blood to see what will gaze back. In this episode we had the chance to sit down with star Shawn Roberts and writer-producer, James Roberts, to talk about the insanity of this Screambox original movie. Mark and Josh share their thoughts on the movie and what it speaks about mental health. Plus, music from The Get Off (https://thegetoff.bandcamp.com/).<br /><br />Here For Blood comes to Screambox beginning February 9th, 2024.<br /><br />Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065?fbclid=IwAR0p47aVPAc9vrJ3OuvG9K6lt4k1OTQrnphRm5ALJgXhCzzgTjeFpKhLMOY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1001331/3065</a><br />. <br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) &amp; The Get Off.  You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3753</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cult,here-for-blood,here-for-blood-2022,here-for-blood-2024,home-invasion,james-roberts-here-for-blood,mental-health,mental-health-matters,occult-horror,richmond-hardcore,screambox,screambox-here-for-blood,shawn-roberts-here-for-blood,slasher,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-get-off,the-get-off-richmond-va,wrestling,wrestling-horror-movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1774cfbbf5b9ae9dff969f4d63f7f848.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Everyone Will Burn (2023) | Episode #94</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-will-burn-2023-episode-94--58525625</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Everyone Will Burn to see what will gaze back. Raven Angeline, the co-writer, director and star, of the independent creature feature, Biters and Bleeders, discusses the strange and complex world of her work. As well as the supernatural Spanish horror movie that landed on Bloody Disgusting’s Top 10 Hidden Gems of 2023. In this episode, we’ll discuss everything from being a suicide loss survivor, survivor’s guilt and more.<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58525625</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58525625/ewb.mp3" length="58722799" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91aa08b7-e6c1-4e06-91d8-022b6527d0ac/91aa08b7-e6c1-4e06-91d8-022b6527d0ac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91aa08b7-e6c1-4e06-91d8-022b6527d0ac/91aa08b7-e6c1-4e06-91d8-022b6527d0ac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/91aa08b7-e6c1-4e06-91d8-022b6527d0ac/91aa08b7-e6c1-4e06-91d8-022b6527d0ac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Everyone Will Burn to see what will gaze back. Raven Angeline, the co-writer, director and star, of the independent creature feature, Biters and Bleeders, discusses the strange and complex world of her work. As...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Everyone Will Burn to see what will gaze back. Raven Angeline, the co-writer, director and star, of the independent creature feature, Biters and Bleeders, discusses the strange and complex world of her work. As well as the supernatural Spanish horror movie that landed on Bloody Disgusting’s Top 10 Hidden Gems of 2023. In this episode, we’ll discuss everything from being a suicide loss survivor, survivor’s guilt and more.<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2023-everyone-will-burn,anti-christ,biters-and-bleeders,biters-and-bleeders-2023,bloody-disgusting,everyone-will-burn,everyone-will-burn-2023,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-movies,independent-horror,mental-health,raven-angeline,spanish-horror,suicide-awareness,suicide-loss-survivor,suicide-prevention,support-independent-film,support-indie-film,survivors-guilt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ef6180a6567ff09bda342e617736afab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Blair Witch Project (1999)  | Episode #93</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blair-witch-project-1999-episode-93--58411666</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s The Blair Witch Project to see what will gaze back. This independent film placed the found footage subgenre into the mainstream. From the insane film conditions to the viral marketing campaign - there hasn’t been a movie quite like Blair Witch since. In this episode, we talk about its importance to the genre, the mental health effects of media &amp;amp; much more. <br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a>. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  <br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58411666</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58411666/tbwp.mp3" length="36795411" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa1c25d6-4783-4d25-8a8c-a7522e131a2c/aa1c25d6-4783-4d25-8a8c-a7522e131a2c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa1c25d6-4783-4d25-8a8c-a7522e131a2c/aa1c25d6-4783-4d25-8a8c-a7522e131a2c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa1c25d6-4783-4d25-8a8c-a7522e131a2c/aa1c25d6-4783-4d25-8a8c-a7522e131a2c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s The Blair Witch Project to see what will gaze back. This independent film placed the found footage subgenre into the mainstream. From the insane film conditions to the viral marketing campaign - there hasn’t been...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s The Blair Witch Project to see what will gaze back. This independent film placed the found footage subgenre into the mainstream. From the insane film conditions to the viral marketing campaign - there hasn’t been a movie quite like Blair Witch since. In this episode, we talk about its importance to the genre, the mental health effects of media &amp;amp; much more. <br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a>. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  <br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2300</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>90s-horror,90s-horror-movies,bell-witch,blair-witch,blair-witch-project-90s,found-footage,found-footage-horror,horror-movies,mental-health,mental-health-matters,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-blair-witch-project</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0e8f1db81e50cc2769f0b2547b3c8ede.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Destroy All Neighbors (2024) | Episode #92</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/destroy-all-neighbors-2024-episode-92--58323568</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Destroy All Neighbors to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins us to jump into the strange world of Shudder’s latest release. In this episode, we give our honest thoughts on the film (both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled), discuss the mental health harm of escapism &amp;amp; much more!<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58323568</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58323568/dan.mp3" length="29574746" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b1ca49cb-21bd-4414-b074-e7ac7dad068c/b1ca49cb-21bd-4414-b074-e7ac7dad068c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b1ca49cb-21bd-4414-b074-e7ac7dad068c/b1ca49cb-21bd-4414-b074-e7ac7dad068c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b1ca49cb-21bd-4414-b074-e7ac7dad068c/b1ca49cb-21bd-4414-b074-e7ac7dad068c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Destroy All Neighbors to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins us to jump into the strange world of Shudder’s latest release. In this episode, we give our honest thoughts on the film (both spoiler-free...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Destroy All Neighbors to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins us to jump into the strange world of Shudder’s latest release. In this episode, we give our honest thoughts on the film (both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled), discuss the mental health harm of escapism &amp;amp; much more!<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1849</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7107f653648dc8546cf14d645a074a30.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pandorum (2009) | Episode #91</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandorum-2009-episode-91--58236151</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Pandorum to see what will gaze back. We set sail to launch into space with co-writer and director, James Fox (<a href="https://solo.to/jamesfox)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://solo.to/jamesfox)</a>, to discuss his movie, Crypto Shadows (available on VOD beginning January 16th, 2024), the mental health of isolation and healing. Along with the sci-fi horror film, Pandorum &amp;amp; its themes of forgetfulness, sci-fi tropes and more.<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; To Be a King.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58236151</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58236151/pandorum.mp3" length="58942233" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/81466dcc-e0ae-45b8-a8d0-df5de23cad7f/81466dcc-e0ae-45b8-a8d0-df5de23cad7f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/81466dcc-e0ae-45b8-a8d0-df5de23cad7f/81466dcc-e0ae-45b8-a8d0-df5de23cad7f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/81466dcc-e0ae-45b8-a8d0-df5de23cad7f/81466dcc-e0ae-45b8-a8d0-df5de23cad7f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Pandorum to see what will gaze back. We set sail to launch into space with co-writer and director, James Fox (https://solo.to/jamesfox), to discuss his movie, Crypto Shadows (available on VOD beginning January...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s Pandorum to see what will gaze back. We set sail to launch into space with co-writer and director, James Fox (<a href="https://solo.to/jamesfox)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://solo.to/jamesfox)</a>, to discuss his movie, Crypto Shadows (available on VOD beginning January 16th, 2024), the mental health of isolation and healing. Along with the sci-fi horror film, Pandorum &amp;amp; its themes of forgetfulness, sci-fi tropes and more.<br /><br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; To Be a King.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alzheimer's-disease,alzheimers-mental-health,crypto-shadows,dennis-quaid,independent-film,independent-filmmaking,isolation-mental-health,james-fox,mean-girls,mental-health,metalcore,pandorum,pandorum-2009,paramount-plus,science-fiction,science-fiction-movies,sci-fi-pandorum,support-indie-film,support-indie-filmmaking,to-be-a-king</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7107f653648dc8546cf14d645a074a30.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) | Episode #90</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gremlins-2-the-new-batch-1990-episode-90--58167343</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch to see what will gaze back. We celebrate the new year with a couple of guests including our brother Billy and the multi-talented, Joe Reilly. Joe is the filmmaker behind Charlie the Cancelled Skeleton. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the second Gremlins was ahead of its time, how it addresses trauma, cancel culture &amp;amp; more. Plus, we have a world premiere for you from our friends, Who They Fear (<a href="https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear)...</a> /&gt; <br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; Who They Fear. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58167343</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58167343/gremlins2.mp3" length="65492908" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/95e4faa5-25fe-4df5-b387-0fff5e3c0b2b/95e4faa5-25fe-4df5-b387-0fff5e3c0b2b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/95e4faa5-25fe-4df5-b387-0fff5e3c0b2b/95e4faa5-25fe-4df5-b387-0fff5e3c0b2b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/95e4faa5-25fe-4df5-b387-0fff5e3c0b2b/95e4faa5-25fe-4df5-b387-0fff5e3c0b2b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch to see what will gaze back. We celebrate the new year with a couple of guests including our brother Billy and the multi-talented, Joe Reilly. Joe is the filmmaker behind Charlie the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch to see what will gaze back. We celebrate the new year with a couple of guests including our brother Billy and the multi-talented, Joe Reilly. Joe is the filmmaker behind Charlie the Cancelled Skeleton. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the second Gremlins was ahead of its time, how it addresses trauma, cancel culture &amp;amp; more. Plus, we have a world premiere for you from our friends, Who They Fear (<a href="https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear)...</a> /&gt; <br /> Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net...</a> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; Who They Fear. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4094</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/78961b6f5339727ab95f38b9bfbc9234.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rare Exports (2010) | Episode #89</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rare-exports-2010-episode-89--58095728</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2010’s Rare Exports to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year again. Our annual Christmas crossover with Collateral Cinema is here. In this first part, we’ll talk about reimagining Santa, elves and the entire Christmas mythos. Be sure to check out part two covering Eyes Wide Shut on Collateral Cinema Podcast’s feed; wherever you get your podcast from!<br />Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58095728</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58095728/re.mp3" length="33492270" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9cf6cdf3-0e27-41fd-b390-2a0e87c44fbd/9cf6cdf3-0e27-41fd-b390-2a0e87c44fbd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9cf6cdf3-0e27-41fd-b390-2a0e87c44fbd/9cf6cdf3-0e27-41fd-b390-2a0e87c44fbd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9cf6cdf3-0e27-41fd-b390-2a0e87c44fbd/9cf6cdf3-0e27-41fd-b390-2a0e87c44fbd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2010’s Rare Exports to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year again. Our annual Christmas crossover with Collateral Cinema is here. In this first part, we’ll talk about reimagining Santa, elves and the entire...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2010’s Rare Exports to see what will gaze back. It is that time of year again. Our annual Christmas crossover with Collateral Cinema is here. In this first part, we’ll talk about reimagining Santa, elves and the entire Christmas mythos. Be sure to check out part two covering Eyes Wide Shut on Collateral Cinema Podcast’s feed; wherever you get your podcast from!<br />Try Paramount+ on us with code “BUTTERS”: <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5051473/1912062/3065.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2094</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>butters,christmas,christmas-horror,christmas-movies,collateral-cinema,collateral-cinema-podcast,finnish-horror,mental-health,mental-health-matters,paramount-plus,rare-exports,rare-exports-2010,south-park,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c087bb02f0475847f4ba6e14c9d53404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Adam Chaplin (2011) | Episode #88</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-chaplin-2011-episode-88--57922623</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Adam Chaplin to see what will gaze back. If you think you’ve seen gory movies, Adam Chaplin may make you reconsider. From its blood-soaked narrative to its overly campy delivery - Adam Chaplin is a one of a kind movie that hails from Italy and you can currently stream exclusively on Screambox!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57922623</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57922623/adamchaplin.mp3" length="31453047" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/af577471-6a12-4ddd-83fe-9275cde9d7a7/af577471-6a12-4ddd-83fe-9275cde9d7a7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/af577471-6a12-4ddd-83fe-9275cde9d7a7/af577471-6a12-4ddd-83fe-9275cde9d7a7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/af577471-6a12-4ddd-83fe-9275cde9d7a7/af577471-6a12-4ddd-83fe-9275cde9d7a7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Adam Chaplin to see what will gaze back. If you think you’ve seen gory movies, Adam Chaplin may make you reconsider. From its blood-soaked narrative to its overly campy delivery - Adam Chaplin is a one of a kind...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Adam Chaplin to see what will gaze back. If you think you’ve seen gory movies, Adam Chaplin may make you reconsider. From its blood-soaked narrative to its overly campy delivery - Adam Chaplin is a one of a kind movie that hails from Italy and you can currently stream exclusively on Screambox!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1966</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2011-adam-chaplin,adam-chaplin,adam-chaplin-2011,mental-health,mental-health-matters,screambox,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05352d8ffce3282fc79a4847799a846b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phantasm: Ravager (2016) | Episode #87</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantasm-ravager-2016-episode-87--57825091</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Phantasm V to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins to conclude our look into one of the strangest film series to date with the Phantasm series. How does Ravager fare as a finale to the long-running series? Find out in one of our shortest episodes to date.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57825091</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57825091/pv.mp3" length="32690622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d8f78a05-fcce-4d31-b0f9-9519f6de19ac/d8f78a05-fcce-4d31-b0f9-9519f6de19ac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d8f78a05-fcce-4d31-b0f9-9519f6de19ac/d8f78a05-fcce-4d31-b0f9-9519f6de19ac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d8f78a05-fcce-4d31-b0f9-9519f6de19ac/d8f78a05-fcce-4d31-b0f9-9519f6de19ac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Phantasm V to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins to conclude our look into one of the strangest film series to date with the Phantasm series. How does Ravager fare as a finale to the long-running...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Phantasm V to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy joins to conclude our look into one of the strangest film series to date with the Phantasm series. How does Ravager fare as a finale to the long-running series? Find out in one of our shortest episodes to date.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2044</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f79fecde4152a9b09deb05065ced318.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) | Episode #86</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantasm-iv-oblivion-1998-episode-86--57636448</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Phantasm IV to see what will gaze back. The co-writer and director behind the short film, Blank, Avishai Weinberger joins us to discuss creating an independent film around mental health, the fourth film’s history and much more. In this episode, we reflect on the franchise thus far, discuss the mental health of the tall man &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> and Reverse the Hallowing.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57636448</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57636448/piv.mp3" length="76988027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d69a226-b37b-4428-aad7-95e3cb1d0d85/1d69a226-b37b-4428-aad7-95e3cb1d0d85.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d69a226-b37b-4428-aad7-95e3cb1d0d85/1d69a226-b37b-4428-aad7-95e3cb1d0d85.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d69a226-b37b-4428-aad7-95e3cb1d0d85/1d69a226-b37b-4428-aad7-95e3cb1d0d85.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Phantasm IV to see what will gaze back. The co-writer and director behind the short film, Blank, Avishai Weinberger joins us to discuss creating an independent film around mental health, the fourth film’s history...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Phantasm IV to see what will gaze back. The co-writer and director behind the short film, Blank, Avishai Weinberger joins us to discuss creating an independent film around mental health, the fourth film’s history and much more. In this episode, we reflect on the franchise thus far, discuss the mental health of the tall man &amp;amp; more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> and Reverse the Hallowing.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4812</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a689b992e645b4f709eb93b5ef2d0192.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) | Episode #85</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantasm-iii-lord-of-the-dead-1994-episode-85--57636436</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1994’s Phantasm III to see what will gaze back. For this threequel, we find ourselves back with more questions than answers once again as we face down The Tall Man. Melissa Kunnap, the writer/director behind the short film Torn Together, joins us as we attempt to uncover the mystery of Lord of the Dead, Melissa’s experimental filmmaking and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> and Reverse the Hallowing.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57636436</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57636436/piii.mp3" length="53353690" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c858b1ab-4425-4680-8188-5f66e0d1a00a/c858b1ab-4425-4680-8188-5f66e0d1a00a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c858b1ab-4425-4680-8188-5f66e0d1a00a/c858b1ab-4425-4680-8188-5f66e0d1a00a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c858b1ab-4425-4680-8188-5f66e0d1a00a/c858b1ab-4425-4680-8188-5f66e0d1a00a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1994’s Phantasm III to see what will gaze back. For this threequel, we find ourselves back with more questions than answers once again as we face down The Tall Man. Melissa Kunnap, the writer/director behind the short...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1994’s Phantasm III to see what will gaze back. For this threequel, we find ourselves back with more questions than answers once again as we face down The Tall Man. Melissa Kunnap, the writer/director behind the short film Torn Together, joins us as we attempt to uncover the mystery of Lord of the Dead, Melissa’s experimental filmmaking and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> and Reverse the Hallowing.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3335</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a683c130e06ceb2cf99c55e9fa48ca0f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phantasm II (1988) | Episode #84</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantasm-ii-1988-episode-84--57536029</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. We kick off Phantasm November with a returning friend, Andy from Love What I Love, and the first of four sequels. In this episode, we explore the continued growth of lore, the shifting genres of the franchise, the impact of grief and much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57536029</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57536029/pii.mp3" length="64197222" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7cf6272e-9306-4dd9-8a69-b82aa1a31b4c/7cf6272e-9306-4dd9-8a69-b82aa1a31b4c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7cf6272e-9306-4dd9-8a69-b82aa1a31b4c/7cf6272e-9306-4dd9-8a69-b82aa1a31b4c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7cf6272e-9306-4dd9-8a69-b82aa1a31b4c/7cf6272e-9306-4dd9-8a69-b82aa1a31b4c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. We kick off Phantasm November with a returning friend, Andy from Love What I Love, and the first of four sequels. In this episode, we explore the continued growth of lore, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. We kick off Phantasm November with a returning friend, Andy from Love What I Love, and the first of four sequels. In this episode, we explore the continued growth of lore, the shifting genres of the franchise, the impact of grief and much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).<br /> /&gt; <br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (</a><a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4013</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e47d4e67b40ae65c5f2b1188a0b6f4e6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Conjuring (2013) | Episode #83</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-conjuring-2013-episode-83--57278419</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s The Conjuring to see what will gaze back. YouTuber turned metalcore musician, Joshua “Rezz” White from Reverse the Hallowing (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Reversethehollowing)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Reversethehollowing),</a> joins us to discuss the band’s humble beginnings to their creative process of creating music. In this episode, we’ll talk about the benefits of horror for mental health, debate the legitimacy of the biographical nature of the film, and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Reverse the Hallowing.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57278419</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57278419/theconjuring.mp3" length="76050988" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/48ec5575-4ca6-4879-8ab7-7d529a0e566c/48ec5575-4ca6-4879-8ab7-7d529a0e566c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/48ec5575-4ca6-4879-8ab7-7d529a0e566c/48ec5575-4ca6-4879-8ab7-7d529a0e566c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/48ec5575-4ca6-4879-8ab7-7d529a0e566c/48ec5575-4ca6-4879-8ab7-7d529a0e566c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s The Conjuring to see what will gaze back. YouTuber turned metalcore musician, Joshua “Rezz” White from Reverse the Hallowing (https://linktr.ee/Reversethehollowing), joins us to discuss the band’s humble...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s The Conjuring to see what will gaze back. YouTuber turned metalcore musician, Joshua “Rezz” White from Reverse the Hallowing (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Reversethehollowing)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Reversethehollowing),</a> joins us to discuss the band’s humble beginnings to their creative process of creating music. In this episode, we’ll talk about the benefits of horror for mental health, debate the legitimacy of the biographical nature of the film, and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Reverse the Hallowing.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4754</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ef6120c64e1ed06b292076007a128145.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Toxic Avenger (1984) | Episode #82</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-toxic-avenger-1984-episode-82--57278409</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Toxic Avenger to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy returns to us for a low-key episode as we try to dissect the bonkers 80s classic. In this episode, we discuss our expectations for the reboot, the insanity of Troma and the rest of this franchise and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57278409</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57278409/toxic.mp3" length="42682779" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b54e6773-ab84-4194-ba1f-c93208a2c6c4/b54e6773-ab84-4194-ba1f-c93208a2c6c4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b54e6773-ab84-4194-ba1f-c93208a2c6c4/b54e6773-ab84-4194-ba1f-c93208a2c6c4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b54e6773-ab84-4194-ba1f-c93208a2c6c4/b54e6773-ab84-4194-ba1f-c93208a2c6c4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Toxic Avenger to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy returns to us for a low-key episode as we try to dissect the bonkers 80s classic. In this episode, we discuss our expectations for the reboot, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Toxic Avenger to see what will gaze back. Our friend Billy returns to us for a low-key episode as we try to dissect the bonkers 80s classic. In this episode, we discuss our expectations for the reboot, the insanity of Troma and the rest of this franchise and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2668</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac5c1f3cab10bea3154b44f1a62a49f7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Freddy vs Jason (2003) | Episode #81</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/freddy-vs-jason-2003-episode-81--57228696</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Freddy vs Jason to see what will gaze back. Happy Friday the 13th! Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers Podcast joins us once again to discuss the next chapter in the Jason Voorhees saga with his long awaited battle with Springwood’s favorite dream demon. In this episode, we share our experiences with it, the crazy production history, what it teaches us about mental health and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57228696</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57228696/fvj.mp3" length="72039813" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/38665a41-12a1-4b4f-b2a4-d591c149a917/38665a41-12a1-4b4f-b2a4-d591c149a917.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/38665a41-12a1-4b4f-b2a4-d591c149a917/38665a41-12a1-4b4f-b2a4-d591c149a917.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/38665a41-12a1-4b4f-b2a4-d591c149a917/38665a41-12a1-4b4f-b2a4-d591c149a917.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Freddy vs Jason to see what will gaze back. Happy Friday the 13th! Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers Podcast joins us once again to discuss the next chapter in the Jason Voorhees saga with his long awaited...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Freddy vs Jason to see what will gaze back. Happy Friday the 13th! Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers Podcast joins us once again to discuss the next chapter in the Jason Voorhees saga with his long awaited battle with Springwood’s favorite dream demon. In this episode, we share our experiences with it, the crazy production history, what it teaches us about mental health and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4503</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freddy-krueger,freddy-vs-jason,friday-the-13th,jason-voorhees,mental-health,mental-health-matters,nightmare-on-elm-street,suicide-prevention,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dded235236bdd5863cdd461174e8e5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talk to Me (2023) | Episode #80</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talk-to-me-2023-episode-80--57050577</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Talk to Me to see what will gaze back. EJ, from Two Sides of Me (<a href="https://linktr.ee/twosidesofme)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/twosidesofme),</a> join us to talk about their upcoming release, “Those Who Dream of Nothing” &amp; the film, Talk to Me. Talk to Me brings conversations about the loss of parents, grieving process, need for connection and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth<br /><br />!Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Two Sides of Me.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57050577</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57050577/talk_to_me.mp3" length="61756774" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e68705c-f8a1-4eae-b244-41231cff511a/8e68705c-f8a1-4eae-b244-41231cff511a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e68705c-f8a1-4eae-b244-41231cff511a/8e68705c-f8a1-4eae-b244-41231cff511a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e68705c-f8a1-4eae-b244-41231cff511a/8e68705c-f8a1-4eae-b244-41231cff511a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Talk to Me to see what will gaze back. EJ, from Two Sides of Me (https://linktr.ee/twosidesofme), join us to talk about their upcoming release, “Those Who Dream of Nothing” &amp;amp; the film, Talk to Me. Talk to Me...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Talk to Me to see what will gaze back. EJ, from Two Sides of Me (<a href="https://linktr.ee/twosidesofme)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/twosidesofme),</a> join us to talk about their upcoming release, “Those Who Dream of Nothing” &amp; the film, Talk to Me. Talk to Me brings conversations about the loss of parents, grieving process, need for connection and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth<br /><br />!Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Two Sides of Me.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3860</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>australian-horror,ej-two-sides-of-me,grieving,grieving-process,mental-health,mental-health-matters,monster-mosh-for-mental-health,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural-horror,support-indie-film,support-indie-music,talk-to-me,talk-to-me-2023,talk-to-me-scary,those-who-dream-of-nothing,two-sides-of-me,two-sides-of-me-va,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/756e0f3e0ee3a445f93f4ecaf07b24cf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>American Psycho (2000) | Episode #79</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-psycho-2000-episode-79--56964813</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s American Psycho to see what will gaze back. Followship (<a href="https://followship.fanlink.to/fsb)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://followship.fanlink.to/fsb)</a> joins us to discuss their latest release, Stigma. The band opens up about the creative process and the mental health vulnerability behind making the album. Then we peel back the layers of the 2000 cult classic, American Psycho, to talk about the film’s legacy, mental health diagnosis, true crime obsession and more.<br /><br />you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Followship.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56964813</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56964813/ap79.mp3" length="92595415" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/246faa17-5ec4-4844-bf5d-84d2637bcdb9/246faa17-5ec4-4844-bf5d-84d2637bcdb9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/246faa17-5ec4-4844-bf5d-84d2637bcdb9/246faa17-5ec4-4844-bf5d-84d2637bcdb9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/246faa17-5ec4-4844-bf5d-84d2637bcdb9/246faa17-5ec4-4844-bf5d-84d2637bcdb9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s American Psycho to see what will gaze back. Followship (https://followship.fanlink.to/fsb) joins us to discuss their latest release, Stigma. The band opens up about the creative process and the mental health...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s American Psycho to see what will gaze back. Followship (<a href="https://followship.fanlink.to/fsb)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://followship.fanlink.to/fsb)</a> joins us to discuss their latest release, Stigma. The band opens up about the creative process and the mental health vulnerability behind making the album. Then we peel back the layers of the 2000 cult classic, American Psycho, to talk about the film’s legacy, mental health diagnosis, true crime obsession and more.<br /><br />you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Followship.<br /><br />You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>american-psycho,american-psycho-2000,christian-bale-american-psycho,followship,followship-band,followship-stigma,independent-music,mental-health,mental-health-matters,mental-illness,post-hardcore,post-hardcore-richmond-va,psychopath,sociopath,stigma-ep,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-music,true-crime,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/180261b9d121b39e14de7bfc435cbcad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phantasm (1979) | Episode #78</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantasm-1979-episode-78--56868759</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. Steve and Brock from the metalcore band, Gone Cold (<a href="https://linktr.ee/gonecoldva)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/gonecoldva)</a> join us to discuss their most recent EP, Misery in Hindsight. Along with their creative process and attempting to decode the insanity that is Phantasm. Could this take more than one episode? Only time will tell.<br /><br />Get your tickets to Monster Mosh for Mental Health: <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/shop/monster-mosh-for-mental-health-ticket." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains.net/shop/monster-mosh-for-mental-health-ticket.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Gone Cold.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56868759</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56868759/phantasm78.mp3" length="45954506" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8b658ace-e783-42c7-8c63-346f382bcbff/8b658ace-e783-42c7-8c63-346f382bcbff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8b658ace-e783-42c7-8c63-346f382bcbff/8b658ace-e783-42c7-8c63-346f382bcbff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8b658ace-e783-42c7-8c63-346f382bcbff/8b658ace-e783-42c7-8c63-346f382bcbff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. Steve and Brock from the metalcore band, Gone Cold (https://linktr.ee/gonecoldva) join us to discuss their most recent EP, Misery in Hindsight. Along with their creative...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Phantasm to see what will gaze back. Steve and Brock from the metalcore band, Gone Cold (<a href="https://linktr.ee/gonecoldva)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/gonecoldva)</a> join us to discuss their most recent EP, Misery in Hindsight. Along with their creative process and attempting to decode the insanity that is Phantasm. Could this take more than one episode? Only time will tell.<br /><br />Get your tickets to Monster Mosh for Mental Health: <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/shop/monster-mosh-for-mental-health-ticket." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains.net/shop/monster-mosh-for-mental-health-ticket.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) &amp; Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Gone Cold.<br /><br /> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2873</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>gone-cold-band,gone-cold-va,gone-cold-virginia,mental-health,mental-health-matters,metalcore,misery-in-hindsight,misery-in-hindsight-ep,misery-in-hindsight-gone-cold,phantasm,phantasm-1979,phantasm-theories,phantasm-the-tall-man,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-tall-man,va-metalcore,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/354c549e61e9ae2cf2ab9cd852d5ce3e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Murdercise (2023) | Episode #77</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/murdercise-2023-episode-77--56792222</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Murdercise to see what will gaze back. This special podcast kicks off our 2023 coverage of GenreBlast Film Festival. Josh might be flying solo on this episode but he’s sitting down with Paul Ragsdale and Angelica del Alba, the directors behind the 80s-inspired slasher comedy, Murdercise. In this episode, we’ll be addressing the film’s mental health themes, 80s influence, growth as artists and more. Find out information on A&amp;P Productions and Murdercise: <a href="https://linktr.ee/approductions." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/approductions.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56792222</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56792222/murdercise.mp3" length="48138334" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5cdd9519-97f3-4605-9eca-b595a4f8a677/5cdd9519-97f3-4605-9eca-b595a4f8a677.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5cdd9519-97f3-4605-9eca-b595a4f8a677/5cdd9519-97f3-4605-9eca-b595a4f8a677.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5cdd9519-97f3-4605-9eca-b595a4f8a677/5cdd9519-97f3-4605-9eca-b595a4f8a677.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Murdercise to see what will gaze back. This special podcast kicks off our 2023 coverage of GenreBlast Film Festival. Josh might be flying solo on this episode but he’s sitting down with Paul Ragsdale and Angelica...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Murdercise to see what will gaze back. This special podcast kicks off our 2023 coverage of GenreBlast Film Festival. Josh might be flying solo on this episode but he’s sitting down with Paul Ragsdale and Angelica del Alba, the directors behind the 80s-inspired slasher comedy, Murdercise. In this episode, we’ll be addressing the film’s mental health themes, 80s influence, growth as artists and more. Find out information on A&amp;P Productions and Murdercise: <a href="https://linktr.ee/approductions." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/approductions.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3009</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>a-and-p-prodcutions,angelica-del-alba,angie-del-alba,genreblast,genreblast-film-festival,genreblast-film-festival-2023,mental-health,mental-health-matters,murdercise,murdercise-2023,murdercise-movie,paul-ragsdale,streets-of-vengenance,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67b0fb4b0cfd9becaed84fc6639b4e23.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Smile (2022) | Episode #76</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/smile-2022-episode-76--56620030</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Smile to see what will gaze back. We kick off our Monster Mosh September series with Richmond natives Artusha (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Artusha)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Artusha)</a>. You can hear their story and some awesome tunes from the band. Plus we break down the mental health of Smile, discuss mental illness through the generations and much more.<br /><br /> Get your tickets to Monster Mosh for Mental Health: <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/shop/monster-mosh-for-mental-health-ticket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a>. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by).  Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56620030</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56620030/smile22.mp3" length="61954398" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46af4975-be20-46ed-bb25-039214334765/46af4975-be20-46ed-bb25-039214334765.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46af4975-be20-46ed-bb25-039214334765/46af4975-be20-46ed-bb25-039214334765.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/46af4975-be20-46ed-bb25-039214334765/46af4975-be20-46ed-bb25-039214334765.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Smile to see what will gaze back. We kick off our Monster Mosh September series with Richmond natives Artusha (https://linktr.ee/Artusha). You can hear their story and some awesome tunes from the band. Plus we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Smile to see what will gaze back. We kick off our Monster Mosh September series with Richmond natives Artusha (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Artusha)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Artusha)</a>. You can hear their story and some awesome tunes from the band. Plus we break down the mental health of Smile, discuss mental illness through the generations and much more.<br /><br /> Get your tickets to Monster Mosh for Mental Health: <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/shop/monster-mosh-for-mental-health-ticket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a>. <br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by).  Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3873</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5434788a2bbb96dd20e534087cd49a7c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>28 Days Days Later (2002) | Episode #75</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-days-days-later-2002-episode-75--56619886</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s 28 Days Later to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Bastiaan Rook joins us to talk about his process in coming to independent filmmaking including Best Short Nominee, Amy &amp;amp; I, from our very own film festival, Horrific Hope. You can watch his short film, On Air, here: <a href="https://youtu.be/wwWHBqOhfqU?si=rZgxjXtfHRTbZMug." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/wwWHBqOhfqU?s...</a> In this episode, we’ll dive into the legacy of 28 Days Later, how it comes to other zombie movies, the mental health of isolation and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56619886</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56619886/28dl.mp3" length="54310760" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1204f7ff-0eed-4b71-bf73-381fb9f35a94/1204f7ff-0eed-4b71-bf73-381fb9f35a94.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1204f7ff-0eed-4b71-bf73-381fb9f35a94/1204f7ff-0eed-4b71-bf73-381fb9f35a94.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1204f7ff-0eed-4b71-bf73-381fb9f35a94/1204f7ff-0eed-4b71-bf73-381fb9f35a94.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s 28 Days Later to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Bastiaan Rook joins us to talk about his process in coming to independent filmmaking including Best Short Nominee, Amy &amp;amp; I, from our very own film festival,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s 28 Days Later to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Bastiaan Rook joins us to talk about his process in coming to independent filmmaking including Best Short Nominee, Amy &amp;amp; I, from our very own film festival, Horrific Hope. You can watch his short film, On Air, here: <a href="https://youtu.be/wwWHBqOhfqU?si=rZgxjXtfHRTbZMug." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/wwWHBqOhfqU?s...</a> In this episode, we’ll dive into the legacy of 28 Days Later, how it comes to other zombie movies, the mental health of isolation and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3395</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>28-days-later,28-days-later-2002,amy-and-i,amy-and-i-short-film,bastiaan-rook,horrific-hope-film-festival,independent-filmmaking,mental-health,mental-health-matters,on-air-short-film,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-independent-film,victims-and-villains,zombie,zombie-movies,zombies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa3c8ddebeb73beac3f19e12f428b645.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Popcorn Frights (2023) | Episode #74</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/popcorn-frights-2023-episode-74--56547613</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival to see what will gaze back. Popcorn Frights is a Florida-based film festival specializing in ten days of the best genre films of horror past and highlighting the best up-and-coming voices within horror. In this episodes, we look at nine offiical selections from this year’s line up: Invoking Yell, Sorry, Charlie, Puzzle Box, Abruptio, Eldritch, USA, Agatha, Ghosts of the Void, The Last Movie Ever Made and Watchdog.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56547613</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56547613/popcorn_frights.mp3" length="83448786" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9313bcd8-08cc-4041-a41d-c1e0afc0c17c/9313bcd8-08cc-4041-a41d-c1e0afc0c17c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9313bcd8-08cc-4041-a41d-c1e0afc0c17c/9313bcd8-08cc-4041-a41d-c1e0afc0c17c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9313bcd8-08cc-4041-a41d-c1e0afc0c17c/9313bcd8-08cc-4041-a41d-c1e0afc0c17c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival to see what will gaze back. Popcorn Frights is a Florida-based film festival specializing in ten days of the best genre films of horror past and highlighting the best up-and-coming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival to see what will gaze back. Popcorn Frights is a Florida-based film festival specializing in ten days of the best genre films of horror past and highlighting the best up-and-coming voices within horror. In this episodes, we look at nine offiical selections from this year’s line up: Invoking Yell, Sorry, Charlie, Puzzle Box, Abruptio, Eldritch, USA, Agatha, Ghosts of the Void, The Last Movie Ever Made and Watchdog.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5216</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abruptio,agatha-2023,black-metal,eldritch-usa,film-review,found-footage,ghosts-of-the-void,home-invasion,invoking-yell,musical,popcorn-frights,popcorn-frights-2023,popcorn-frights-film-festival,puzzle-box,sci-fi,slasher,sorry-charlie,the-last-movie-ever-made,victims-and-villains,watchdog-2023</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e2a5d87be545daefb8cdd45850fbfc40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>It Lives Inside (2023) | Episode #73</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-lives-inside-2023-episode-73--56360758</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s It Lives Inside to see what will gaze back in this episode. This episode concludes our coverage of this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this movie, we’ll share our spoiler-free thoughts on this supernatural coming-of-age story and its mental health themes. It Lives Inside opens up nationwide on September 22nd, 2023 from NEON and is currently making its way around the festival circuit.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56360758</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56360758/it_lives_inside.mp3" length="44122589" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5352f998-00ed-4998-b05b-49c72ce4f8a7/5352f998-00ed-4998-b05b-49c72ce4f8a7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5352f998-00ed-4998-b05b-49c72ce4f8a7/5352f998-00ed-4998-b05b-49c72ce4f8a7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5352f998-00ed-4998-b05b-49c72ce4f8a7/5352f998-00ed-4998-b05b-49c72ce4f8a7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s It Lives Inside to see what will gaze back in this episode. This episode concludes our coverage of this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this movie, we’ll share our spoiler-free thoughts on this supernatural...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s It Lives Inside to see what will gaze back in this episode. This episode concludes our coverage of this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this movie, we’ll share our spoiler-free thoughts on this supernatural coming-of-age story and its mental health themes. It Lives Inside opens up nationwide on September 22nd, 2023 from NEON and is currently making its way around the festival circuit.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2758</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fantasia-festival,fantasia-festival-2023,it-lives-inside-2023,it-lives-inside-fantasia,it-lives-inside-movie-2023,mental-health,mental-health-matters,smile,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural-horror,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/83aaf74a7b74450212182cef168538ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) | Episode #72</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-1992-episode-72--56360756</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer to see what will gaze back in this episode. In this episode, we’ll share our memories about growing up with Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and how Paul Reubens impacted the media we know and love now. This is our special memorial episode to the late great Paul Reubens. Joins us as we dissect the original Buffy, talk about our favorite roles of Reubens, the mental health of legacy and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56360756</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56360756/btvs.mp3" length="51310242" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/06d3a228-9a0a-4a12-8e41-99a43d8348d7/06d3a228-9a0a-4a12-8e41-99a43d8348d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/06d3a228-9a0a-4a12-8e41-99a43d8348d7/06d3a228-9a0a-4a12-8e41-99a43d8348d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/06d3a228-9a0a-4a12-8e41-99a43d8348d7/06d3a228-9a0a-4a12-8e41-99a43d8348d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer to see what will gaze back in this episode. In this episode, we’ll share our memories about growing up with Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and how Paul Reubens impacted the media we know and love...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer to see what will gaze back in this episode. In this episode, we’ll share our memories about growing up with Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and how Paul Reubens impacted the media we know and love now. This is our special memorial episode to the late great Paul Reubens. Joins us as we dissect the original Buffy, talk about our favorite roles of Reubens, the mental health of legacy and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3207</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>buffy,buffy-1992,buffy-the-vampire-slayer,mental-health,mental-health-matters,paul-reubens,paul-reubens-buffy,pee-wee,pee-wee-herman,rest-in-peace,rip-paul-reubens,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,vampire-movies,vampires,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6343ede6f97ba18ca24f506357df7cec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Void (2016) | Episode #71</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-void-2016-episode-71--56132744</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s The Void to see what will gaze back in this episode. We are joined by author Andrew Valenza (<a href="https://linktr.ee/avcollecting)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/avcollecting...</a> , author of Empire of the Void to discuss influences and Spider-Man 3 oddly enough. In this episode, we discuss the true definition of hope, the importance of embracing pain, film trivia and much more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741.<br /><br /> There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> . You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56132744</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56132744/the_void.mp3" length="59002765" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/185d5283-85c7-455c-b917-7b3c83c70f9e/185d5283-85c7-455c-b917-7b3c83c70f9e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/185d5283-85c7-455c-b917-7b3c83c70f9e/185d5283-85c7-455c-b917-7b3c83c70f9e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/185d5283-85c7-455c-b917-7b3c83c70f9e/185d5283-85c7-455c-b917-7b3c83c70f9e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s The Void to see what will gaze back in this episode. We are joined by author Andrew Valenza (https://linktr.ee/avcollecting) , author of Empire of the Void to discuss influences and Spider-Man 3 oddly enough. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s The Void to see what will gaze back in this episode. We are joined by author Andrew Valenza (<a href="https://linktr.ee/avcollecting)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/avcollecting...</a> , author of Empire of the Void to discuss influences and Spider-Man 3 oddly enough. In this episode, we discuss the true definition of hope, the importance of embracing pain, film trivia and much more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741.<br /><br /> There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> . You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3688</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abyss-gazing,andrew-valenza,av-collecting,av-collecting-tiktok,creature-feature,empire-of-the-void,mental-health,mental-health-matters,science-fiction,sci-fi,sci-fi-horror,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie,support-indie-authors,support-indie-film,support-local-authors,the-void-2016,tiktok,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5a553a62e9ee284a3531cc41616e908.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Frankenhooker (1990) | Episode #70</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/frankenhooker-1990-episode-70--56132743</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Frankenhooker to see what will gaze back in this episode. TikTok personality, Brittany Bunnicula (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Brittany.Bunnicula" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">linktr.ee/Brittany.Bunnicula</a>), joins us to discuss how she came to the platform and how horror has impacted her mental health. We also share what we deemed the craziest moment(s) of the movie, the mental health of body shaming, societal expectations and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56132743</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56132743/frankenhooker.mp3" length="52928151" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8af81cf-03b9-4cbf-905d-4fa5faff7f83/b8af81cf-03b9-4cbf-905d-4fa5faff7f83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8af81cf-03b9-4cbf-905d-4fa5faff7f83/b8af81cf-03b9-4cbf-905d-4fa5faff7f83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8af81cf-03b9-4cbf-905d-4fa5faff7f83/b8af81cf-03b9-4cbf-905d-4fa5faff7f83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Frankenhooker to see what will gaze back in this episode. TikTok personality, Brittany Bunnicula (https://linktr.ee/Brittany.Bunnicula), joins us to discuss how she came to the platform and how horror has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1990’s Frankenhooker to see what will gaze back in this episode. TikTok personality, Brittany Bunnicula (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Brittany.Bunnicula" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">linktr.ee/Brittany.Bunnicula</a>), joins us to discuss how she came to the platform and how horror has impacted her mental health. We also share what we deemed the craziest moment(s) of the movie, the mental health of body shaming, societal expectations and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3308</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>body-shaming,brittany-bunnicula,fat-shaming,frankenhooker,frankenhooker-1990,horror-comedy,mary-shelley,mental-health,mental-health-matters,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,tiktok,troma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Dunwich Horror (1970) | Episode #69</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dunwich-horror-1970-episode-69--56007542</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1970’s The Dunwich Horror to see what will gaze back in this episode. Migs Rodriguez, creator of the cinephile page Movies with Migs (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoviesWithMigs)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Movie...</a>, joins us to discuss his creative process, the mental health of legacy and obsession, attempting to decipher this hidden gem and much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56007542</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56007542/dunwichhorror.mp3" length="76605126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47d7b8d4-f8a0-4d09-9367-efb386184abc/47d7b8d4-f8a0-4d09-9367-efb386184abc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47d7b8d4-f8a0-4d09-9367-efb386184abc/47d7b8d4-f8a0-4d09-9367-efb386184abc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/47d7b8d4-f8a0-4d09-9367-efb386184abc/47d7b8d4-f8a0-4d09-9367-efb386184abc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1970’s The Dunwich Horror to see what will gaze back in this episode. Migs Rodriguez, creator of the cinephile page Movies with Migs (https://www.facebook.com/MoviesWithMigs), joins us to discuss his creative process,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1970’s The Dunwich Horror to see what will gaze back in this episode. Migs Rodriguez, creator of the cinephile page Movies with Migs (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoviesWithMigs)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Movie...</a>, joins us to discuss his creative process, the mental health of legacy and obsession, attempting to decipher this hidden gem and much more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1970s-horror,based-on-a-book,cinephile,dunwich-horror,evil-dead,hp-lovecraft,legacy,legacy-mental-health,lovecraft,lovecraftian,mental-health,mental-health-matters,migs-rodriguez,movies-with-migs,necronomicon,obsession-mental-health,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-dunwich-horror,the-old-ones</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a535a37cddbdaa1ff31cb79897daa3ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Re-Animator (1985) | Episode #68</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/re-animator-1985-episode-68--55995416</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Re-Animator to see what will gaze back in this episode. Tom, the leader singer of Sacrificial Betrayal (), joins us to kick off our Lovecraft July. Find out our thoughts on this iconic 80s movie, how it compares to the book, the mental health journey of work ad personal lives and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Sacrificial Betrayal. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55995416</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:10:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55995416/reanimator.mp3" length="53809226" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c44acc18-6d46-4002-8c48-4429e7dde060/c44acc18-6d46-4002-8c48-4429e7dde060.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c44acc18-6d46-4002-8c48-4429e7dde060/c44acc18-6d46-4002-8c48-4429e7dde060.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c44acc18-6d46-4002-8c48-4429e7dde060/c44acc18-6d46-4002-8c48-4429e7dde060.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Re-Animator to see what will gaze back in this episode. Tom, the leader singer of Sacrificial Betrayal (), joins us to kick off our Lovecraft July. Find out our thoughts on this iconic 80s movie, how it compares...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Re-Animator to see what will gaze back in this episode. Tom, the leader singer of Sacrificial Betrayal (), joins us to kick off our Lovecraft July. Find out our thoughts on this iconic 80s movie, how it compares to the book, the mental health journey of work ad personal lives and more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) &amp; Sacrificial Betrayal. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3364</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>heavy-metal,herbert-west,herbert-west-reanimator,horror-movies,hp-lovecraft,jeffery-combs,lovecraft,marines,mental-health,mental-health-matters,metal-band,north-carolina-metal,re-animator,re-animator-1985,sacrifical-betrayal,sacrifical-betrayal-band,suicide-prevention,victims-and-villains,work-and-mental-health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/df9754c6a3362d48ce78135b57d8b687.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bad Movie Showdown | Episode #67</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-movie-showdown-episode-67--54527680</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of three bad movies to see what will gaze back in this episode. In our first, of what we hope to be annual, bad movie showdown we are pitting 2013’s Sharknado, 2015’s Llamageddon &amp;amp; 2018’s VelociPastor to see who truly is the worst. Devon Struthers from You Have to Watch This Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/347guest)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/347guest)</a> joins us to find out who will reign supreme.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> . You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54527680</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54527680/bms.mp3" length="54217560" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/983fd2e0-10a1-4a3a-95b5-e678d2da059f/983fd2e0-10a1-4a3a-95b5-e678d2da059f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/983fd2e0-10a1-4a3a-95b5-e678d2da059f/983fd2e0-10a1-4a3a-95b5-e678d2da059f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/983fd2e0-10a1-4a3a-95b5-e678d2da059f/983fd2e0-10a1-4a3a-95b5-e678d2da059f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of three bad movies to see what will gaze back in this episode. In our first, of what we hope to be annual, bad movie showdown we are pitting 2013’s Sharknado, 2015’s Llamageddon &amp;amp; 2018’s VelociPastor to see who truly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of three bad movies to see what will gaze back in this episode. In our first, of what we hope to be annual, bad movie showdown we are pitting 2013’s Sharknado, 2015’s Llamageddon &amp;amp; 2018’s VelociPastor to see who truly is the worst. Devon Struthers from You Have to Watch This Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/347guest)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/347guest)</a> joins us to find out who will reign supreme.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> . You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3389</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bad-movies,cheesy-horror-movies,llamageddon,llamageddon-2015,mental-health,mental-health-matters,sharknado,sharknado-2013,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,velicopastor,velicopastor-2018,you-have-to-watch-this,you-have-to-watch-this-podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9828a8a6c2249390cfab5385d7527bcd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Legend (1985) | Episode #66</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/legend-1985-episode-66--54527676</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Legend to see what will gaze back in this episode. Our friend Zambies (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies</a>) joins us once again to talk about one of Tim Curry’s most iconic roles. As well as one of Tom Cruise’s first roles. Legend is one of the very few fantasy films we’ve covered. Find out how we felt about this mid 80s movie in this brand new episode.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) . You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54527676</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54527676/legend.mp3" length="52764304" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ed77ac83-3c1d-42a3-a335-93acf54201c8/ed77ac83-3c1d-42a3-a335-93acf54201c8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ed77ac83-3c1d-42a3-a335-93acf54201c8/ed77ac83-3c1d-42a3-a335-93acf54201c8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ed77ac83-3c1d-42a3-a335-93acf54201c8/ed77ac83-3c1d-42a3-a335-93acf54201c8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Legend to see what will gaze back in this episode. Our friend Zambies (https://linktr.ee/Zambies),) joins us once again to talk about one of Tim Curry’s most iconic roles. As well as one of Tom Cruise’s first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Legend to see what will gaze back in this episode. Our friend Zambies (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies</a>) joins us once again to talk about one of Tim Curry’s most iconic roles. As well as one of Tom Cruise’s first roles. Legend is one of the very few fantasy films we’ve covered. Find out how we felt about this mid 80s movie in this brand new episode.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>) . You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3298</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1985-legend,80s-fantasy,darkness,fantasy,legend-1985,mental-health,mental-health-matters,miniature-painter,miniature-paintings,princess-bride,ridley-scott-legend,streamer,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,tim-curry,tim-curry-darkness,tim-curry-legend,tom-cruise,tom-cruise-legend,zambies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/71586a7a5c839b03d3ce690f3eccd7e9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Perfect Blue (1997) | Episode #65</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/perfect-blue-1997-episode-65--54133486</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Perfect Blue to see what will gaze back in this episode. We’re stepping into the world of anime for the very first time. Joined by the rhythm guitarist of the NYC metalcore band, PRDMS (<a href="https://www.prdgms.nyc/shop)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.prdgms.nyc/shop),</a> to discuss their upcoming reason, blending genres and standing out within the scene. Fame comes at a price and we’re diving into the mental health cost of Mima, crazy fandoms and much more. We hope you enjoy this companion episode from our fellow network sc<a href="https://bit.ly/anipod7." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/anipod7.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ &amp; PRDGMS. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54133486</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:51:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54133486/perblue.mp3" length="63214125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f367a831-9c0b-4c47-b326-ffc44ce4424d/f367a831-9c0b-4c47-b326-ffc44ce4424d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f367a831-9c0b-4c47-b326-ffc44ce4424d/f367a831-9c0b-4c47-b326-ffc44ce4424d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f367a831-9c0b-4c47-b326-ffc44ce4424d/f367a831-9c0b-4c47-b326-ffc44ce4424d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Perfect Blue to see what will gaze back in this episode. We’re stepping into the world of anime for the very first time. Joined by the rhythm guitarist of the NYC metalcore band, PRDMS...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Perfect Blue to see what will gaze back in this episode. We’re stepping into the world of anime for the very first time. Joined by the rhythm guitarist of the NYC metalcore band, PRDMS (<a href="https://www.prdgms.nyc/shop)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.prdgms.nyc/shop),</a> to discuss their upcoming reason, blending genres and standing out within the scene. Fame comes at a price and we’re diving into the mental health cost of Mima, crazy fandoms and much more. We hope you enjoy this companion episode from our fellow network sc<a href="https://bit.ly/anipod7." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/anipod7.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ &amp; PRDGMS. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c1ab7f4af36d0af4dca6e2355bf7787a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Clock (2023) | Episode #64</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/clock-2023-episode-64--54033446</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Clock to see what will gaze back in this episode. Every once in a while there is a feature film debut from a filmmaker that speaks volumes to what some of us are thinking. Clock boldly explores the societal expectations for parenthood (specifically in women), legacy and more. Kelly Reynolds, from Boobies N Noobies Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/330guest)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/330guest)</a> joins us to talk about her debut novel, the relevance of Alexis Jacknow’s film and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Nuggs the Final Girl. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54033446</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54033446/clcok.mp3" length="82832704" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4f37eb7-09a6-429b-b13b-485173128fdf/b4f37eb7-09a6-429b-b13b-485173128fdf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4f37eb7-09a6-429b-b13b-485173128fdf/b4f37eb7-09a6-429b-b13b-485173128fdf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4f37eb7-09a6-429b-b13b-485173128fdf/b4f37eb7-09a6-429b-b13b-485173128fdf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Clock to see what will gaze back in this episode. Every once in a while there is a feature film debut from a filmmaker that speaks volumes to what some of us are thinking. Clock boldly explores the societal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Clock to see what will gaze back in this episode. Every once in a while there is a feature film debut from a filmmaker that speaks volumes to what some of us are thinking. Clock boldly explores the societal expectations for parenthood (specifically in women), legacy and more. Kelly Reynolds, from Boobies N Noobies Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/330guest)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/330guest)</a> joins us to talk about her debut novel, the relevance of Alexis Jacknow’s film and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Nuggs the Final Girl. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5177</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alexis-jacknow,boobies-n-noobies-podcast,childless,clock,clock-horror-movie,clock-movie,clock-movie-2023,horror-movie,hulu,kelly-reynolds,meet-me-in-los-feliz,mental-health,mental-health-matters,motherhood,nuggs-the-final-girl,parenthood,parenting,roe-v-wade,womens-mentalh-health,womens-rights</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/975b22db7efd54cc44be48e626fec8ff.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Wrath of Becky (2023) | Episode #63</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wrath-of-becky-2023-episode-63--53944100</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s The Wrath of Becky to see what will gaze back in this episode. Back in the pandemic days, there was a little independent film called Becky that blessed us and now we have a sequel. In this episode, Josh is joined by Brilliant But Lazy (<a href="https://bit.ly/bblpod)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/bblpod)</a> co-host and novelist Joshua Howell to discuss that very sequel, how it builds on the lore, the promise for the future, the cycle of grief and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53944100</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53944100/twobecky.mp3" length="66049566" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/58ee7a94-cb87-4fb0-b8fc-fb1da899a17e/58ee7a94-cb87-4fb0-b8fc-fb1da899a17e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/58ee7a94-cb87-4fb0-b8fc-fb1da899a17e/58ee7a94-cb87-4fb0-b8fc-fb1da899a17e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/58ee7a94-cb87-4fb0-b8fc-fb1da899a17e/58ee7a94-cb87-4fb0-b8fc-fb1da899a17e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s The Wrath of Becky to see what will gaze back in this episode. Back in the pandemic days, there was a little independent film called Becky that blessed us and now we have a sequel. In this episode, Josh is joined...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s The Wrath of Becky to see what will gaze back in this episode. Back in the pandemic days, there was a little independent film called Becky that blessed us and now we have a sequel. In this episode, Josh is joined by Brilliant But Lazy (<a href="https://bit.ly/bblpod)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/bblpod)</a> co-host and novelist Joshua Howell to discuss that very sequel, how it builds on the lore, the promise for the future, the cycle of grief and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spring (2014) | Episode #62</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-2014-episode-62--53879197</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s Spring to see what will gaze back in this special live episode. Nuggs the Final Girl (<a href="https://linktr.ee/NTFG)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/NTFG)</a> steps into the coveted co-host position as a streamer and author novelist Nathaniel Griffin (<a href="https://linktr.ee/thehouseofeverlastingshadow)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/thehouseofev...</a> joins us to talk about this creature feature romance. In this episode, we address the genius of the film’s directors Aaron Moorehead &amp;amp; Justin Benson, societal expectations for men and their mental health, grieving and more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) &amp;amp; Nuggs the Final Girl. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53879197</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53879197/spring.mp3" length="57113169" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2d8cce96-3753-4fb2-83fe-c01cddf2e9f5/2d8cce96-3753-4fb2-83fe-c01cddf2e9f5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2d8cce96-3753-4fb2-83fe-c01cddf2e9f5/2d8cce96-3753-4fb2-83fe-c01cddf2e9f5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2d8cce96-3753-4fb2-83fe-c01cddf2e9f5/2d8cce96-3753-4fb2-83fe-c01cddf2e9f5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s Spring to see what will gaze back in this special live episode. Nuggs the Final Girl (https://linktr.ee/NTFG) steps into the coveted co-host position as a streamer and author novelist Nathaniel Griffin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s Spring to see what will gaze back in this special live episode. Nuggs the Final Girl (<a href="https://linktr.ee/NTFG)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/NTFG)</a> steps into the coveted co-host position as a streamer and author novelist Nathaniel Griffin (<a href="https://linktr.ee/thehouseofeverlastingshadow)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/thehouseofev...</a> joins us to talk about this creature feature romance. In this episode, we address the genius of the film’s directors Aaron Moorehead &amp;amp; Justin Benson, societal expectations for men and their mental health, grieving and more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) &amp;amp; Nuggs the Final Girl. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3570</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aaron-moorehead,cosmic-horror,creature-feature,horror-novelist,horror-streamer,justin-benson,love-story,mens-mental-health,mental-health,moorehead-benson,nathaniel-griffin,nuggs-the-final-girl,spring,spring-2014,spring-movie,streamer,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-authors,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca6ad2908e3d24640867e90a6387f7a8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Creature Feature Weekend 2023 | Episode #61</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/creature-feature-weekend-2023-episode-61--53804988</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Creature Feature Weekend to see what will gaze back in this special live episode. Josh flies solo for this one as he sits down to talk to Dennis Robinson (Writer of the independent comic, Lycan, <a href="https://hiveheadstudios.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://hiveheadstudios.com</a>), Matt Blazi (Writer of 8 Days in the Wood: The Making of Blair Witch Project (which you can pick up on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Days-Woods-Making-Blair-Project/dp/1697213499/ref" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Days-Wo...</a>=sr_1_1?crid=1RDQ9AUTCT6NZ&amp;amp;keywords=8%20days%20in%20the%20wood&amp;amp;qid=1683722233&amp;amp;sprefix=8%20days%20in%20the%20woo%2Caps%2C168&amp;amp;sr=8-1)), independent actor and producer, Ken Arnold, Virgil Cardamone from the Mahoning Drive-In. Plus celebrity interviews with Jim Krut (Dawn of the Dead), Danny Llyod (The Shining) and the Chiodo Brothers (Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Team America: World Police).<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53804988</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53804988/cfw_23.mp3" length="80919729" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c37bcf26-d0e5-43ba-b417-86a0b49074de/c37bcf26-d0e5-43ba-b417-86a0b49074de.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c37bcf26-d0e5-43ba-b417-86a0b49074de/c37bcf26-d0e5-43ba-b417-86a0b49074de.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c37bcf26-d0e5-43ba-b417-86a0b49074de/c37bcf26-d0e5-43ba-b417-86a0b49074de.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Creature Feature Weekend to see what will gaze back in this special live episode. Josh flies solo for this one as he sits down to talk to Dennis Robinson (Writer of the independent comic, Lycan,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Creature Feature Weekend to see what will gaze back in this special live episode. Josh flies solo for this one as he sits down to talk to Dennis Robinson (Writer of the independent comic, Lycan, <a href="https://hiveheadstudios.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://hiveheadstudios.com</a>), Matt Blazi (Writer of 8 Days in the Wood: The Making of Blair Witch Project (which you can pick up on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Days-Woods-Making-Blair-Project/dp/1697213499/ref" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Days-Wo...</a>=sr_1_1?crid=1RDQ9AUTCT6NZ&amp;amp;keywords=8%20days%20in%20the%20wood&amp;amp;qid=1683722233&amp;amp;sprefix=8%20days%20in%20the%20woo%2Caps%2C168&amp;amp;sr=8-1)), independent actor and producer, Ken Arnold, Virgil Cardamone from the Mahoning Drive-In. Plus celebrity interviews with Jim Krut (Dawn of the Dead), Danny Llyod (The Shining) and the Chiodo Brothers (Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Team America: World Police).<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by). Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5058</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chiodo-brothers,comedy-of-horrors,creature-feature-weekend,creature-feature-weekend-2023,danny-llyod,dawn-of-the-dead,helicopter-zombie,independent-horror,jim-krut,ken-arnold,killer-klowns-from-outer-space,lycan,making-of-books,support-indie-comics,support-indie-film,team-america,the-blair-witch-project,the-mahoning-drive-in,the-night-watchmen,zombies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5bf95bb2f127f5f6a47352af49d81df.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hail to the Deadites (2020) | Episode #60</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hail-to-the-deadites-2020-episode-60--53689689</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2020’s Hail to the Deadites to see what will gaze back. This is another bittersweet episode for us. Not only is it the finale to our Evil Dead April series but it’s also Andy’s final episode. However, not his final episode with us. In this episode, we look at the documentary that explores the fandom of Evil Dead. Journey as we share our own experience with fandom, the horror community and the mental health of both.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53689689</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 10:30:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53689689/httdeadites.mp3" length="47384765" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2e87e65-4488-49c7-8354-ab73f5146c3b/c2e87e65-4488-49c7-8354-ab73f5146c3b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2e87e65-4488-49c7-8354-ab73f5146c3b/c2e87e65-4488-49c7-8354-ab73f5146c3b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2e87e65-4488-49c7-8354-ab73f5146c3b/c2e87e65-4488-49c7-8354-ab73f5146c3b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2020’s Hail to the Deadites to see what will gaze back. This is another bittersweet episode for us. Not only is it the finale to our Evil Dead April series but it’s also Andy’s final episode. However, not his final...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2020’s Hail to the Deadites to see what will gaze back. This is another bittersweet episode for us. Not only is it the finale to our Evil Dead April series but it’s also Andy’s final episode. However, not his final episode with us. In this episode, we look at the documentary that explores the fandom of Evil Dead. Journey as we share our own experience with fandom, the horror community and the mental health of both.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2962</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ash-evil-dead,bruce-campbell,deadites,documentary,evil-dead,evil-dead-fandom,evil-dead-fans,fandom,fandom-documentary,fredheads-the-documentary,hail-to-the-deadites,horror,horror-conventions,love-what-i-love,love-what-i-love-podcast,mental-health,mental-health-matters,sam-raimi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/56bd898f5e32d1e8cd890e7d374e9c48.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Evil Dead (2013) | Episode #59</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-dead-2013-episode-59--53615802</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s Evil Dead to see what will gaze back. Long before Fede Alvarez challenged audiences to not breathe (<a href="https://bit.ly/vicep394);" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/vicep394);</a> he delivered another kind of nightmare of familiar proportions. In our Evil Dead April finale, we’re talking about the 2013 remake that set records and split audiences. Graham Pugh, from our network neighbor Animind, joins us to discuss where we stand with the film, how the film addresses intervention and addiction, and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53615802</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53615802/ed_13.mp3" length="58385027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cc4bf539-9cc1-49b3-b7a1-56cef847a886/cc4bf539-9cc1-49b3-b7a1-56cef847a886.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cc4bf539-9cc1-49b3-b7a1-56cef847a886/cc4bf539-9cc1-49b3-b7a1-56cef847a886.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cc4bf539-9cc1-49b3-b7a1-56cef847a886/cc4bf539-9cc1-49b3-b7a1-56cef847a886.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s Evil Dead to see what will gaze back. Long before Fede Alvarez challenged audiences to not breathe (https://bit.ly/vicep394); he delivered another kind of nightmare of familiar proportions. In our Evil Dead April...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2013’s Evil Dead to see what will gaze back. Long before Fede Alvarez challenged audiences to not breathe (<a href="https://bit.ly/vicep394);" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/vicep394);</a> he delivered another kind of nightmare of familiar proportions. In our Evil Dead April finale, we’re talking about the 2013 remake that set records and split audiences. Graham Pugh, from our network neighbor Animind, joins us to discuss where we stand with the film, how the film addresses intervention and addiction, and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3650</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,addiction-awareness,addiction-intervention,an-anime-podcast,animind,bruce-campbell,deadites,evil-dead-2013,evil-dead-remake,horror-movie,intervention,jane-levy,love-what-i-love-podcast,mental-health,mental-health-matters,mia-evil-dead,remakes,sam-raimi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1330bfb27d49e5f1dd43bb10b08c42a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Evil Dead Rise (2023) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #58</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-dead-rise-2023-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-58--53615733</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Evil Dead Rise to see what will gaze back. It’s been ten years since the remake of the Sam Raimi classic. Though we will be talking about it on our next episode, Mark returns to his to help Josh and Andy discuss Lee Cronin’s latest chapter in the franchise. In this episode, we address the film’s place within the larger franchise, understanding living within your own skin, the intimate nature of the narrative and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53615733</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:20:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53615733/evil_dead_rise.mp3" length="60591016" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1ddb114c-a654-4dc8-963f-7f28794fc21c/1ddb114c-a654-4dc8-963f-7f28794fc21c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1ddb114c-a654-4dc8-963f-7f28794fc21c/1ddb114c-a654-4dc8-963f-7f28794fc21c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1ddb114c-a654-4dc8-963f-7f28794fc21c/1ddb114c-a654-4dc8-963f-7f28794fc21c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Evil Dead Rise to see what will gaze back. It’s been ten years since the remake of the Sam Raimi classic. Though we will be talking about it on our next episode, Mark returns to his to help Josh and Andy discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Evil Dead Rise to see what will gaze back. It’s been ten years since the remake of the Sam Raimi classic. Though we will be talking about it on our next episode, Mark returns to his to help Josh and Andy discuss Lee Cronin’s latest chapter in the franchise. In this episode, we address the film’s place within the larger franchise, understanding living within your own skin, the intimate nature of the narrative and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3787</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book-of-the-dead,bruce-campbell,cursed-vinyl,deadites,evil-dead,evil-dead-rise,highrise,lee-cronin,lords-of-salem,love-what-i-love-podcast,lwil-podcast,mental-health,mental-health-matters,mommy-loves-you,mommy-sleeps-with-maggots,raimi-evil-dead,sam-raimi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,vinyl</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d6712f4549b1160ffc83af0f5f8960e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Army of Darkness (1992) | Episode #57</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/army-of-darkness-1992-episode-57--53496415</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Army of Darkness to see what will gaze back. Continuing on in the tone of Evil Dead II, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell return for a zanier adventure. Alexander Watson, the writer-director behind Bundy Manor, joins us to talk about the finale in Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy. Join us as we discuss Watson’s inspiration for his genre-bending independent feature, the importance of self-love, and much more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53496415</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53496415/aod.mp3" length="77340314" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c1a1fdf-0f94-413e-a0b0-40d0ae9f01a0/1c1a1fdf-0f94-413e-a0b0-40d0ae9f01a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c1a1fdf-0f94-413e-a0b0-40d0ae9f01a0/1c1a1fdf-0f94-413e-a0b0-40d0ae9f01a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c1a1fdf-0f94-413e-a0b0-40d0ae9f01a0/1c1a1fdf-0f94-413e-a0b0-40d0ae9f01a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Army of Darkness to see what will gaze back. Continuing on in the tone of Evil Dead II, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell return for a zanier adventure. Alexander Watson, the writer-director behind Bundy Manor, joins...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Army of Darkness to see what will gaze back. Continuing on in the tone of Evil Dead II, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell return for a zanier adventure. Alexander Watson, the writer-director behind Bundy Manor, joins us to talk about the finale in Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy. Join us as we discuss Watson’s inspiration for his genre-bending independent feature, the importance of self-love, and much more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4834</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>army-of-darkness,army-of-darkness-1992,bruce-campbell,bundy-manor,bundy-manor-movie,evil-dead,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,medieval,mental-health,mental-health-matters,sam-raimi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-independent-film,support-indie-flm,watson-bundy-manor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f8c02848e5ee6ed7108b2c3c8c99429.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Evil Dead 2 (1987) | Episode #56</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-dead-2-1987-episode-56--53496234</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s Evil Dead II to see what will gaze back. We’re heading down under with Australian filmmaker, Josh Morris, for the second battle against the deadites. Morris is the writer-director of Bliss of Evil and he joins us to discuss the horrific inspiration for the film, the tonal shifts between the Evil Dead sequels, the mental health of loss and more.<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53496234</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53496234/ed002.mp3" length="85737109" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65a40491-ca14-4f7b-9e24-cc66fa18c0b8/65a40491-ca14-4f7b-9e24-cc66fa18c0b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65a40491-ca14-4f7b-9e24-cc66fa18c0b8/65a40491-ca14-4f7b-9e24-cc66fa18c0b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65a40491-ca14-4f7b-9e24-cc66fa18c0b8/65a40491-ca14-4f7b-9e24-cc66fa18c0b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s Evil Dead II to see what will gaze back. We’re heading down under with Australian filmmaker, Josh Morris, for the second battle against the deadites. Morris is the writer-director of Bliss of Evil and he joins us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s Evil Dead II to see what will gaze back. We’re heading down under with Australian filmmaker, Josh Morris, for the second battle against the deadites. Morris is the writer-director of Bliss of Evil and he joins us to discuss the horrific inspiration for the film, the tonal shifts between the Evil Dead sequels, the mental health of loss and more.<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5359</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bliss-of-evil,bliss-of-evil-movie,bruce-campbell,evil-dead-2,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-comedy,horror-movies,indie-filmmaking,love-what-i-love,lwil-podcast,mental-health,mental-health-matters,sam-raimi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-filmmaking,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80a823a5b907e769293b11574d29d923.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Evil Dead (1981) | Episode #55</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evil-dead-1981-episode-55--53435090</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Evil Dead to see what will gaze back. We’re kicking off our Evil Dead April series with the independent film that kicked everything off and became an inspiration for independent filmmakers everywhere. Sam Mason Bell, writer-director behind Home Is Where I Lay, joins us to discuss the filming process of his latest project, the lasting effects of religious trauma, the mental health behind the Raimi classic and more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.<br />/&gt; <br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to </a><a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53435090</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53435090/ed_81.mp3" length="69518623" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9a338c7-2b12-46d9-b50a-7c160375f9bc/e9a338c7-2b12-46d9-b50a-7c160375f9bc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9a338c7-2b12-46d9-b50a-7c160375f9bc/e9a338c7-2b12-46d9-b50a-7c160375f9bc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9a338c7-2b12-46d9-b50a-7c160375f9bc/e9a338c7-2b12-46d9-b50a-7c160375f9bc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Evil Dead to see what will gaze back. We’re kicking off our Evil Dead April series with the independent film that kicked everything off and became an inspiration for independent filmmakers everywhere. Sam...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Evil Dead to see what will gaze back. We’re kicking off our Evil Dead April series with the independent film that kicked everything off and became an inspiration for independent filmmakers everywhere. Sam Mason Bell, writer-director behind Home Is Where I Lay, joins us to discuss the filming process of his latest project, the lasting effects of religious trauma, the mental health behind the Raimi classic and more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.<br />/&gt; <br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to </a><a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4345</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bruce-campbell,evil-dead-1981,home-is-where-i-lay,horrific-hoe-film-festival,horrific-hope,horror-movies,independent-film,mental-health,mental-health-matters,religious,religious-horror,religious-trauma,sam-mason-bell,sam-raimi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural-horror,support-independent-film,support-indie-filmmaking,the-evil-dead</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/79311ae718595016abfec01379cf6b71.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) | Episode #54</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-3-dream-warriors-1987-episode-54--53343010</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors to see what will gaze back. Andy Marva, from our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/385guest)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/385guest),</a> is stepping in for Mark in co-hosting duties. Continuing our Horrific Hope 2023 series, we are joined by FredHeads: The Documentary director and creator, Paige Troxell. Closely tied to her documentary is the third entry into the Elm Street franchise with Dream Warriors. Joins us as we breakdown the mental health journeys of each character, the importance of the Elm Street franchise and so much more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53343010</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53343010/noes3.mp3" length="88747261" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/21abe76a-b4c8-4b97-aa74-707af6c984e3/21abe76a-b4c8-4b97-aa74-707af6c984e3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/21abe76a-b4c8-4b97-aa74-707af6c984e3/21abe76a-b4c8-4b97-aa74-707af6c984e3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/21abe76a-b4c8-4b97-aa74-707af6c984e3/21abe76a-b4c8-4b97-aa74-707af6c984e3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors to see what will gaze back. Andy Marva, from our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast (https://bit.ly/385guest), is stepping in for Mark in co-hosting duties....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors to see what will gaze back. Andy Marva, from our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/385guest)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/385guest),</a> is stepping in for Mark in co-hosting duties. Continuing our Horrific Hope 2023 series, we are joined by FredHeads: The Documentary director and creator, Paige Troxell. Closely tied to her documentary is the third entry into the Elm Street franchise with Dream Warriors. Joins us as we breakdown the mental health journeys of each character, the importance of the Elm Street franchise and so much more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Andy Marva. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5547</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,addiction-awareness,documentary,dream-warriors,film-festival,freddy-krueger,fredheads,fredheads-the-documentary,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,love-what-i-love,mental-health,mental-health-matters,nightmare-on-elm-street,nightmare-on-elm-street-3,paige-troxell,suicide-awareness,suicie-prevention,support-indie-film,wes-craven</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/987ab33de2d3dd3cf4ad4f6b98a6d347.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Deathgasm (2015) | Episode #52</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/deathgasm-2015-episode-52--53342808</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Deathgasm to see what will gaze back. In a bittersweet turn of events, Deathgasm will be Mark’s final episode for a few months. At least he went out rocking, though. We return to our Horrific Hope 2023 series with Tom Montgomery and Leo Robertson, the writers, actors and directors of Searching For Veslemoy. Join us as we discuss the filming process of Veslemoy, the different sides of metal, the importance of true community and more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53342808</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53342808/deathgasm.mp3" length="67161329" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1cb5f219-d871-4514-893c-e9c8bf07ae19/1cb5f219-d871-4514-893c-e9c8bf07ae19.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1cb5f219-d871-4514-893c-e9c8bf07ae19/1cb5f219-d871-4514-893c-e9c8bf07ae19.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1cb5f219-d871-4514-893c-e9c8bf07ae19/1cb5f219-d871-4514-893c-e9c8bf07ae19.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Deathgasm to see what will gaze back. In a bittersweet turn of events, Deathgasm will be Mark’s final episode for a few months. At least he went out rocking, though. We return to our Horrific Hope 2023 series...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Deathgasm to see what will gaze back. In a bittersweet turn of events, Deathgasm will be Mark’s final episode for a few months. At least he went out rocking, though. We return to our Horrific Hope 2023 series with Tom Montgomery and Leo Robertson, the writers, actors and directors of Searching For Veslemoy. Join us as we discuss the filming process of Veslemoy, the different sides of metal, the importance of true community and more!<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4198</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>deathgasm,deathgasm-2015,demons,film-festival,heavy-metal,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-movie,independent-filmmakers,indie-filmmaking,leo-robertson,norway,religion,religious-horror,searching-for-veslemoy,support-indie-film,tom-montgomery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/384118a4f59da45f12eadefcbe32f91f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scream VI (2023) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #52</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-vi-2023-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-52--53188528</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Scream VI to see what will gaze back. We’re traveling to New York City in an attempt to escape Woodsboro’s haunted past. Mark and Josh share their relationship to the Scream franchise, the importance of community following a traumatic event, the brutality of Ghostface in the big apple and much more. If you need more Scream, check out our Scream (2022) episode: <a href="https://bit.ly/Vicep414." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/Vicep414.<br /> /&gt; <br /> Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: </a><a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.<br /> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to </a><a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53188528</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53188528/screamvi.mp3" length="83686181" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4b38d86b-1775-416f-92da-4dc27811c8e9/4b38d86b-1775-416f-92da-4dc27811c8e9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4b38d86b-1775-416f-92da-4dc27811c8e9/4b38d86b-1775-416f-92da-4dc27811c8e9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4b38d86b-1775-416f-92da-4dc27811c8e9/4b38d86b-1775-416f-92da-4dc27811c8e9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Scream VI to see what will gaze back. We’re traveling to New York City in an attempt to escape Woodsboro’s haunted past. Mark and Josh share their relationship to the Scream franchise, the importance of community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Scream VI to see what will gaze back. We’re traveling to New York City in an attempt to escape Woodsboro’s haunted past. Mark and Josh share their relationship to the Scream franchise, the importance of community following a traumatic event, the brutality of Ghostface in the big apple and much more. If you need more Scream, check out our Scream (2022) episode: <a href="https://bit.ly/Vicep414." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/Vicep414.<br /> /&gt; <br /> Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: </a><a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.<br /> /&gt; <br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to </a><a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5231</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,ghostface,ghostface-new-york,health,horror-movie,mental,mental-health,mental-health-matters,new-york-city,ptsd,radio-silence,samara-weaving,scream-6,scream-franchise,scream-vi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,trauma,victims-and-villains,wes-craven</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1320b3bd95353d230e356892b545e0f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) | Episode #51</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-mask-the-rise-of-leslie-vernon-2006-episode-51--53115626</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon to see what will gaze back. We’re proud to host the world premiere of Wait For It, a short film set in the Leslie Vernon Universe, written and directed by David J. Stieve. Stieve is the co-writer of the cult classic, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. He joins us to talk about the legacy, future, the creative process of the fan-favorite 21st Century slasher icon. Chris Gierowski, writer-director of Something’s Wrong with Diana, also joins us.<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53115626</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53115626/btm.mp3" length="69411209" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f033543-c339-470e-8f05-b64fac0a6a05/2f033543-c339-470e-8f05-b64fac0a6a05.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f033543-c339-470e-8f05-b64fac0a6a05/2f033543-c339-470e-8f05-b64fac0a6a05.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f033543-c339-470e-8f05-b64fac0a6a05/2f033543-c339-470e-8f05-b64fac0a6a05.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon to see what will gaze back. We’re proud to host the world premiere of Wait For It, a short film set in the Leslie Vernon Universe, written and directed by David J....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon to see what will gaze back. We’re proud to host the world premiere of Wait For It, a short film set in the Leslie Vernon Universe, written and directed by David J. Stieve. Stieve is the co-writer of the cult classic, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. He joins us to talk about the legacy, future, the creative process of the fan-favorite 21st Century slasher icon. Chris Gierowski, writer-director of Something’s Wrong with Diana, also joins us.<br /><br />Get your tickets now to Horrific Hope Film Festival: <a href="https://bit.ly/HH23tix." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/HH23tix.</a><br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>)/ You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4339</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>behind-the-mask,chris-gierowski,david-j-stieve,film-festival,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-comedy,horror-movie,independent-film,leslie-vernon,leslie-vernon-universe,mental-health,mental-health-matters,robert-englund,slasher,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,the-rise-of-leslie-vernon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e47ac47a88c1a3384cce8ef94dc1e0ef.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Terminator (1984) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #50</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-terminator-1984-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-50--53097295</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Terminator to see what will gaze back. Whether you are in the camp that believes the original James Cameron-helmed, The Terminator, is a horror movie or not - we attempt our best to present the argument for why it could be. Joining us for our 50th-episode celebration is none other than Andrew Carey from the metalcore band, Evergreen Terrace. Find out what Andrew had to say about the mental health behind touring, creating music, the legacy of T-800 and so much more. The Terminator is now streaming on these platforms: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-terminator." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.justwatch.com/us/m...</a> /&gt; <br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53097295</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:11:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53097295/terminator.mp3" length="64236873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Terminator to see what will gaze back. Whether you are in the camp that believes the original James Cameron-helmed, The Terminator, is a horror movie or not - we attempt our best to present the argument for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1984’s The Terminator to see what will gaze back. Whether you are in the camp that believes the original James Cameron-helmed, The Terminator, is a horror movie or not - we attempt our best to present the argument for why it could be. Joining us for our 50th-episode celebration is none other than Andrew Carey from the metalcore band, Evergreen Terrace. Find out what Andrew had to say about the mental health behind touring, creating music, the legacy of T-800 and so much more. The Terminator is now streaming on these platforms: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-terminator." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.justwatch.com/us/m...</a> /&gt; <br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)/</a> You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4015</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arnold-schwarzenegger,evergreen-terrace,heavy-metal,james-cameron,linda-hamilton,mental-health,mental-health-matters,metalcore,metalcore-music,music-mental-health,slasher-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,t-800,the-simpson,the-terminator,the-terminator-1984,the-terminator-franchise,touring,yellowcard</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6009048891ba1a107310881ef9050ac3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cocaine Bear (2023) | Episode #49</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cocaine-bear-2023-episode-49--52856869</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Cocaine Bear to see what will gaze back. Concluding our trilogy of episodes spanning the stranger side of the genre comes a film that could revitalize the creature feature subgenre. Billy, from our Nope episode, joins us again to talk about how the film balances the genres of horror and comedy, the importance of community during grieving, the insane camp elements and much more! Cocaine Bear is now playing in theaters!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52856869</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52856869/cocainebear.mp3" length="68574452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Cocaine Bear to see what will gaze back. Concluding our trilogy of episodes spanning the stranger side of the genre comes a film that could revitalize the creature feature subgenre. Billy, from our Nope episode,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Cocaine Bear to see what will gaze back. Concluding our trilogy of episodes spanning the stranger side of the genre comes a film that could revitalize the creature feature subgenre. Billy, from our Nope episode, joins us again to talk about how the film balances the genres of horror and comedy, the importance of community during grieving, the insane camp elements and much more! Cocaine Bear is now playing in theaters!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, &amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4286</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biopic,cancer,cocaine-bear,cocaine-bear-1985,cocaine-bear-true-story,comedy,creature-feature,depression,elizabeth-banks,grief,grief-mental-health,grieving-mental-health,horror-comedy,horror-movie,mental-health,mental-health-matters,o-shea-jackson-jr,ray-liotta,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38543388d14bea26bead39db31337760.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Outwaters (2023) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #48</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-outwaters-2023-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-48--52818415</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s The Outwaters to see what will gaze back. Deep in the Mojave Desert lurks something otherworldly. Some may say it’s just a bad acid trip. Whatever side you land on, Mark and Josh try to navigate through the film’s multi-layered meanings, their own relationship to the found footage genre, the film’s mental health undertones and so much more. The Outwaters is now streaming exclusively on Scream Box.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; BitMidi (Boogie Shoes, <a href="https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshine-band-boogie-shoes-k-mid)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshi...</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52818415</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52818415/theoutwaters.mp3" length="66471700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s The Outwaters to see what will gaze back. Deep in the Mojave Desert lurks something otherworldly. Some may say it’s just a bad acid trip. Whatever side you land on, Mark and Josh try to navigate through the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s The Outwaters to see what will gaze back. Deep in the Mojave Desert lurks something otherworldly. Some may say it’s just a bad acid trip. Whatever side you land on, Mark and Josh try to navigate through the film’s multi-layered meanings, their own relationship to the found footage genre, the film’s mental health undertones and so much more. The Outwaters is now streaming exclusively on Scream Box.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod, Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; BitMidi (Boogie Shoes, <a href="https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshine-band-boogie-shoes-k-mid)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshi...</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4155</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bloody-disgusting,found-footage,found-footage-horror,mental-health,mental-health-matters,mojave-desert,pop-star,screambox,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-outwaters,the-outwaters-2023</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e4c6543cff2b47d8496e5f4c53f4dee.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Possession (1981) | Episode #47</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/possession-1981-episode-47--52703818</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s Possession to see what will gaze back. Andy Mavra, from Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/385guest)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/385guest)</a>, joins us to attempt to dissect the strange intensity of the film. Throughout this episode we’ll chronicle the film’s controversial history, its commentary on marriage &amp;amp; heartbreak, its insane symbolism and much more. We recommend checking out Possession now streaming on Shudder!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52703818</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52703818/possession.mp3" length="78712886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s Possession to see what will gaze back. Andy Mavra, from Love What I Love Podcast (https://bit.ly/385guest), joins us to attempt to dissect the strange intensity of the film. Throughout this episode we’ll...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s Possession to see what will gaze back. Andy Mavra, from Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="https://bit.ly/385guest)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/385guest)</a>, joins us to attempt to dissect the strange intensity of the film. Throughout this episode we’ll chronicle the film’s controversial history, its commentary on marriage &amp;amp; heartbreak, its insane symbolism and much more. We recommend checking out Possession now streaming on Shudder!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod &amp;amp; Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4920</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>banned-movies,david-lynch,divorce,divorce-mental-health,infidelity,lovecraft,love-what-i-love-podcast,marriage,marriage-mental-health,mental-health,mental-health-matters,possession,possession-1981,relationships,sam-neill,self-harm,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural-horror,surreal-movies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0da59279db4bd50800eb7e13831aff3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Knock at the Cabin (2023) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #46</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/knock-at-the-cabin-2023-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-46--52681230</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Knock at the Cabin to see what will gaze back. M. Night Shyamalan returns to adapt Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World in his latest efforts. Join Josh and Mark as they navigate through the film’s riveting performances, its commentary on prejudice, the mental health of the apocalypse and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod,Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; BitMidi (Boogie Shoes, <a href="https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshine-band-boogie-shoes-k-mid).You" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshi...</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52681230</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52681230/katc.mp3" length="56054467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Knock at the Cabin to see what will gaze back. M. Night Shyamalan returns to adapt Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World in his latest efforts. Join Josh and Mark as they navigate through the film’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s Knock at the Cabin to see what will gaze back. M. Night Shyamalan returns to adapt Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World in his latest efforts. Join Josh and Mark as they navigate through the film’s riveting performances, its commentary on prejudice, the mental health of the apocalypse and more.<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod,Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a> &amp;amp; BitMidi (Boogie Shoes, <a href="https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshine-band-boogie-shoes-k-mid).You" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bitmidi.com/k-c-sunshi...</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3504</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>apocalypse,bullying,dave-bautista,four-horsemen,four-horsemen-of-the-apocalyps,horror-movies,knock-at-the-cabin,knock-at-the-cabin-2023,knock-at-the-cabin-m-night-shy,lgbtqia+,lgtbqia-mental-health,mental-health,mental-health-matters,m-night-shyamlan,paul-tremblay,stop-bullying,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-cabin-at-the-end-of-the-wo,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/989810f6ed22c9b3dcacc31ce0be4b8f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #45</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tigers-are-not-afraid-2017-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-45--52588355</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Tigers Are Not Afraid to see what will gaze back. The movie takes a look into the real life horrors of Cartels, human trafficking &amp; the aftermath of both. Horror novelist, V. Castro (<a href="https://vcastrostories.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://vcastrostories.com/</a>), joins us to discuss her own work, the mental health horrors of Issa Lopez’s film, the importance of the genre and much more. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52588355</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52588355/tana.mp3" length="73819825" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Tigers Are Not Afraid to see what will gaze back. The movie takes a look into the real life horrors of Cartels, human trafficking &amp;amp; the aftermath of both. Horror novelist, V. Castro...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Tigers Are Not Afraid to see what will gaze back. The movie takes a look into the real life horrors of Cartels, human trafficking &amp; the aftermath of both. Horror novelist, V. Castro (<a href="https://vcastrostories.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://vcastrostories.com/</a>), joins us to discuss her own work, the mental health horrors of Issa Lopez’s film, the importance of the genre and much more. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4614</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fantasy,goddess-of-filth,human-trafficking,issa-lopez,mental-health,mental-health-matters,out-of-aztlan,shudder,shudder-original-movies,spanish-culture,spanish-hertiage,spanish-horror,stop-human-trafficking,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-authors,tigers-are-not-afraid,tigers-are-not-afraid-2017,v-castro,v-castro-horror-novelist</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80665703b0e3e9c358b9af1bdf6b7e76.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Thing (1981) |Episode #44</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thing-1981-episode-44--52519794</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Thing to see what will gaze back. Nathan D. Ludwig, director of GenreBlast Film Festival and the author behind Love Potion #666 (<a href="https://amzn.to/3kDBg3K)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/3kDBg3K)</a> joins us to talk about his book, teases other projects and the inspiration behind his first novella. Since the inception of Abyss Gazing, we’ve teased our love for this movie and in this episode we discuss why it is the definitive practical effects movie, the mental health of isolation and much more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52519794</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52519794/thething.mp3" length="60738526" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Thing to see what will gaze back. Nathan D. Ludwig, director of GenreBlast Film Festival and the author behind Love Potion #666 (https://amzn.to/3kDBg3K) joins us to talk about his book, teases other projects...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Thing to see what will gaze back. Nathan D. Ludwig, director of GenreBlast Film Festival and the author behind Love Potion #666 (<a href="https://amzn.to/3kDBg3K)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/3kDBg3K)</a> joins us to talk about his book, teases other projects and the inspiration behind his first novella. Since the inception of Abyss Gazing, we’ve teased our love for this movie and in this episode we discuss why it is the definitive practical effects movie, the mental health of isolation and much more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>genreblast-film-festival,independent-authors,john-carpenter,john-carpenter-the-thing,keith-david,kurt-russell,kurt-russell-the-thing,love-potion-666,love-potion-#666,mental-health,mental-health-matters,nathan-d-ludwig,nathan-ludwig-love-potion-666,practical-effects,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-art,support-indie-authors,the-thing,the-thing-1981</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6950718842469e59070aaf42751a4f3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jason X (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #43</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-x-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-43--52383680</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s Jason X to see what will gaze back. Another Friday the 13th is upon us and for this special episode we are heading into the future and space for the tenth installment of the franchise. Anthony Ripo, of The Retro Gamers Podcast, joins us to discuss this seemingly strange slasher film that has all the makings of a Syfy made-for-television movie. In this episode, we’ll address the climate of horror in the early 2000’s, the bizarre slasher trend of space travel, a need for mental health education and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52383680</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52383680/jason_x.mp3" length="63986485" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s Jason X to see what will gaze back. Another Friday the 13th is upon us and for this special episode we are heading into the future and space for the tenth installment of the franchise. Anthony Ripo, of The Retro...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2002’s Jason X to see what will gaze back. Another Friday the 13th is upon us and for this special episode we are heading into the future and space for the tenth installment of the franchise. Anthony Ripo, of The Retro Gamers Podcast, joins us to discuss this seemingly strange slasher film that has all the makings of a Syfy made-for-television movie. In this episode, we’ll address the climate of horror in the early 2000’s, the bizarre slasher trend of space travel, a need for mental health education and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">victimsandvillains.net/hope</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms</a>).You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon</a>) to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4000</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>friday-the-13th,horror-movie,horror-movies-2000s,jason-voorhees,jason-x,jason-x-2002,mental-health,mental-health-education,mental-health-matters,retro-gamers,retro-gaming,slasher,slasher-movie,slashers-in-space,space,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-retro-gamers-podcast,victims-and-villains,voorhees</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5af5f9af0f7abce43e6b1d291f100885.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>M3GAN (2023) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #42</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/m3gan-2023-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-42--52384776</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s M3GAN to see what will gaze back. Mike from TikTok’s Cinema Singularity (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@cinema_singularity) joins us to boot up the latest killer doll slasher movie - this time from James Wan, nonetheless. In this episode, we address the mental health effects of social media and technology. As well as Mike’s channel, the familiarity of M3GAN and much more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52384776</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52384776/m3gan.mp3" length="71105164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s M3GAN to see what will gaze back. Mike from TikTok’s Cinema Singularity (https://www.tiktok.com/@cinema_singularity) joins us to boot up the latest killer doll slasher movie - this time from James Wan,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2023’s M3GAN to see what will gaze back. Mike from TikTok’s Cinema Singularity (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@cinema_singularity) joins us to boot up the latest killer doll slasher movie - this time from James Wan, nonetheless. In this episode, we address the mental health effects of social media and technology. As well as Mike’s channel, the familiarity of M3GAN and much more!<br /><br /> If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to <a href="https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.victimsandvillains...</a> for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope &amp;amp; you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br /> Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (&amp;amp; produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4445</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cinema-singularity,cinema-singularity-tiktok,horror-movie,james-wan,m3gan,m3gan-2023,m3gan-james-wan,m3gan-movie-review,mental-health,mental-health-matters,social-media,social-media-mental-health,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,technology,technology-mental-health,tiktok,tiktoker,tiktok-trends,victims-and-villains</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fcd5cb17260a6592eef36a7500e4a504.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Advent Calendar (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #41</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-advent-calendar-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-41--52069805</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021’s The Advent Calendar to see what will gaze back. Nuggs the Final Girl (<a href="https://linktr.ee/NTFG)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/NTFG)</a> joins us to discuss this underappreciated French supernatural holiday film. In this episode, we’ll address how the film continues to change the landscape of the genre, the character design of the antagonist, the mental health of bullying and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52069805</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52069805/tac21.mp3" length="67647401" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021’s The Advent Calendar to see what will gaze back. Nuggs the Final Girl (https://linktr.ee/NTFG) joins us to discuss this underappreciated French supernatural holiday film. In this episode, we’ll address how the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021’s The Advent Calendar to see what will gaze back. Nuggs the Final Girl (<a href="https://linktr.ee/NTFG)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/NTFG)</a> joins us to discuss this underappreciated French supernatural holiday film. In this episode, we’ll address how the film continues to change the landscape of the genre, the character design of the antagonist, the mental health of bullying and more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advent-calendar,christmas-horror,christmas-horror-movie,christmas-movie,dancer,french-horror,ich,mental-health,mental-health-matters,movies,nuggs-the-final-girl,paraplegic,suicide-awarness,suicide-prevention,supernatural,supernatural-horror,the-advent-calendar,the-advent-calendar-french,the-advent-calendar-shudder,twitch-streamers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3a78f955f789bc061ccb44bf3e1a433.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #40</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-bloody-christmas-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-40--52045622</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Christmas Bloody Christmas to see what will gaze back. In this episode, we share our spoiler-free thoughts on the film which you can stream exclusively on Shudder beginning Dec. 9th. We share how our mental health is affected by the holidays, the pressure of the season, the film’s 80s homage and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52045622</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:05:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52045622/cbc22.mp3" length="37823931" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Christmas Bloody Christmas to see what will gaze back. In this episode, we share our spoiler-free thoughts on the film which you can stream exclusively on Shudder beginning Dec. 9th. We share how our mental...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Christmas Bloody Christmas to see what will gaze back. In this episode, we share our spoiler-free thoughts on the film which you can stream exclusively on Shudder beginning Dec. 9th. We share how our mental health is affected by the holidays, the pressure of the season, the film’s 80s homage and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2364</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>childs-play,christmas,christmas-bloody-christmas,christmas=movies,christmas-movies,holidays,horror-holidays,joe-begos,joe-begos-christmas-bloody,killer-santa,mental-health,mental-health-matters,shudder,shudder-horror,shudder-horror-movie,silent-night-deadly-night,slasher,slasher-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cdea368bf968ddbd133d49381342e55e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mister Creep</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mister-creep--52044455</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Mister Creep to see what will gaze back. We are joined by the film’s star Thomas Burke to talk about his time on the film, future projects, his website on Found Footage films and much more. Plus, Mark and Josh share their spoiler-free thoughts on the movie which you can stream for yourself via VOD beginning Dec. 5th.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52044455</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52044455/mister_creep.mp3" length="44149729" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Mister Creep to see what will gaze back. We are joined by the film’s star Thomas Burke to talk about his time on the film, future projects, his website on Found Footage films and much more. Plus, Mark and Josh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Mister Creep to see what will gaze back. We are joined by the film’s star Thomas Burke to talk about his time on the film, future projects, his website on Found Footage films and much more. Plus, Mark and Josh share their spoiler-free thoughts on the movie which you can stream for yourself via VOD beginning Dec. 5th.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2760</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creepy-clown,found-footage,found-footage-horror,horror-found-footage,mental-health,mental-health-matters,mister-creep,mister-creep-2022,mister-creep-indie-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,thomas-burke</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/088de2f326b35a05afcc11f13289eba8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When a Stranger Calls (1979) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #38</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-a-stranger-calls-1979-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-38--51980312</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s When A Stranger Calls to see what will gaze back. From our own film festival, Horrific Hope, our 2022 best performance in a feature winner*, Annabella Rich joins us to discuss her career and the film. During our journey into the abyss, we’ll address the lasting implications of trauma, their triggers, the film’s questionable narrative decisions and more. <br /><br />*Acting, our opening night selection. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51980312</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51980312/wasc_79.mp3" length="62796987" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s When A Stranger Calls to see what will gaze back. From our own film festival, Horrific Hope, our 2022 best performance in a feature winner*, Annabella Rich joins us to discuss her career and the film. During our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s When A Stranger Calls to see what will gaze back. From our own film festival, Horrific Hope, our 2022 best performance in a feature winner*, Annabella Rich joins us to discuss her career and the film. During our journey into the abyss, we’ll address the lasting implications of trauma, their triggers, the film’s questionable narrative decisions and more. <br /><br />*Acting, our opening night selection. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3925</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1979-when-a-stranger-calls,acting-2020,annabella-rich,black-christmas,eating-miss-campbell,film-trivia,halloween-1978,independent-film,indie-actress,mental-health,mental-health-matters,psychological-thriller,ptsd,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,trauma,trauma-responses,when-a-stranger-calls,when-a-stranger-calls-1979</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e774c1f63d41296b8af61448e8b8c162.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Craft (1996) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #37</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-craft-1996-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-37--51816635</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Craft to see what will gaze back. Painter and Twitch streamer, Zambies Decay (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies)</a>, joins us to grow as light as feather and stiff as board to talk about this cult classic. Join us in our journey as we address the film’s importance in 90s pop culture, the importance of healthy relationships, the mental health journey of its core cast and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51816635</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51816635/thecraft.mp3" length="69567914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Craft to see what will gaze back. Painter and Twitch streamer, Zambies Decay (https://linktr.ee/Zambies), joins us to grow as light as feather and stiff as board to talk about this cult classic. Join us in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Craft to see what will gaze back. Painter and Twitch streamer, Zambies Decay (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies)</a>, joins us to grow as light as feather and stiff as board to talk about this cult classic. Join us in our journey as we address the film’s importance in 90s pop culture, the importance of healthy relationships, the mental health journey of its core cast and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4348</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,fairuza-bulk,fairuza-bulk-the-craft,horror,horror-movies,mental-health,mental-health-matters,miniature-painting,nancy-the-craft,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-craft,the-craft-1996,twitch-streamer,twitch-streaming,witch,witchcraft,witches,zambies,zambies-decays</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/735f428c9fe9c9800447a2285e3ced54.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Se7en (1995) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #36</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/se7en-1995-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-36--51698687</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1995’s Se7en to see what will gaze back. Jason Seaux (instagram.com/jasonseaux) returns to discuss one of the most influential movies of the 1990s. Joins us as we discuss the Saw inspiration, navigating cancel culture, the danger of apathy and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51698687</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51698687/se7en.mp3" length="60891495" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1995’s Se7en to see what will gaze back. Jason Seaux (instagram.com/jasonseaux) returns to discuss one of the most influential movies of the 1990s. Joins us as we discuss the Saw inspiration, navigating cancel culture,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1995’s Se7en to see what will gaze back. Jason Seaux (instagram.com/jasonseaux) returns to discuss one of the most influential movies of the 1990s. Joins us as we discuss the Saw inspiration, navigating cancel culture, the danger of apathy and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3806</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1990s,90s-horror,brad-pitt,brad-pitt-se7en,cancel-culture,independent-comics,indie-comics,jason-seaux,jason-seaux-indie-artist,mental-health,mental-health-matters,morgan-freeman,morgan-freeman-se7en,necro-man,se7en,se7en-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-art,what's-in-the-box</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Frankenstein (1931) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #35</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/frankenstein-1931-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-35--51677574</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1931’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to see what will gaze back. Joseph Dea of the Systematic Geekology (<a href="https://linktr.ee/systematicgeekology)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/systematicgeekology)</a> joins us to discuss his own podcast, the legacy of Frankenstein’s monster, the film’s religious undertones and more. Find out how the characters of Doctor Frankenstein and his monster reflect our own mental health. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51677574</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51677574/frankenstein9131.mp3" length="58494088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1931’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to see what will gaze back. Joseph Dea of the Systematic Geekology (https://linktr.ee/systematicgeekology) joins us to discuss his own podcast, the legacy of Frankenstein’s monster, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1931’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to see what will gaze back. Joseph Dea of the Systematic Geekology (<a href="https://linktr.ee/systematicgeekology)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/systematicgeekology)</a> joins us to discuss his own podcast, the legacy of Frankenstein’s monster, the film’s religious undertones and more. Find out how the characters of Doctor Frankenstein and his monster reflect our own mental health. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3656</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1930s-cinema,1931-frankenstein,boris-karloff,classic-hollywood,classic-universal-monsters,frankenstein,frankenstein-1931,frankensteins-monster,identity,joe-dea,mental-health,mental-health-matters,ministry,monster,religion,religious,sucide-awareness,suicide-prevention,systematic-geekology,universal-monsters</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ff260412213ab4119e94417e64aac17.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #34</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bram-stoker-s-dracula-1992-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-34--51611319</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to see what will gaze back. For this 19th century throwback we are joined by podcaster Andy Barker, of the Nothings Off the Table Podcast, to discuss Francis Ford Coppolla’s take on the classic monster. Join us as we navigate the film’s addiction undertones, Keanu Reeves, why horror and more Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51611319</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51611319/bramstokerdracula.mp3" length="81150830" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to see what will gaze back. For this 19th century throwback we are joined by podcaster Andy Barker, of the Nothings Off the Table Podcast, to discuss Francis Ford Coppolla’s take on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to see what will gaze back. For this 19th century throwback we are joined by podcaster Andy Barker, of the Nothings Off the Table Podcast, to discuss Francis Ford Coppolla’s take on the classic monster. Join us as we navigate the film’s addiction undertones, Keanu Reeves, why horror and more Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms).You</a> can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5072</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,anthony-hopkins,based-on-a-book,bram-stoker,bram-stoker-dracula,cary-elwes,gary-oldman,gary-oldman-dracula,gothic-romance,horror,keanu-reeves,mental-health,mental-health-matters,nothings-off-the-table,religion,romance,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,van-helsing,winona-ryder</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d6be592bcda1af998d61b3ca03a66f89.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Halloween Ends (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #33</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-ends-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-33--51611274</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Halloween Ends to see what will gaze back. Once again we are joined by Andy Mavra, of Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="http://bit.ly/385guest)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/385guest)</a>,  to discuss h so-called finale chapter of Michael Myers. In this episode, we chronicle the film’s biggest missed opportunities, the impact of trauma, hopes for the franchise moving forward and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51611274</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:05:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51611274/halloweenends.mp3" length="81874727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Halloween Ends to see what will gaze back. Once again we are joined by Andy Mavra, of Love What I Love Podcast (http://bit.ly/385guest),  to discuss h so-called finale chapter of Michael Myers. In this episode,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Halloween Ends to see what will gaze back. Once again we are joined by Andy Mavra, of Love What I Love Podcast (<a href="http://bit.ly/385guest)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/385guest)</a>,  to discuss h so-called finale chapter of Michael Myers. In this episode, we chronicle the film’s biggest missed opportunities, the impact of trauma, hopes for the franchise moving forward and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>andi-matichak,corey-halloween-ends,david-gordon-green,grief,halloween,halloween-3,halloween-ends,halloween-ends-2022,jamie-lee-curtis,laurie-strode,love-what-i-love-podcast,mental-health,mental-health-matters,michael-myers,ptsd,rohan-campbell,slasher-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,trauma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c2a349027e7143fbc9c07539dbd9ea8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hellraiser (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #32</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellraiser-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-32--51530796</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Hellraiser to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Simeon Gregory (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/simeon_gregory/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/simeon_gregory/)</a> joins us to discuss his short film, Death in a Box (<a href="https://www.deathinabox.film/)" rel="noopener">https://www.deathinabox.film/)</a>, his influences and more. We open up the Lament Configuration to work our way through David Bruckner’s re-imagining of Clive Barker’s iconic story. Join us as we discuss the film’s evolution of mythos, mental health and addiction, the cenobites and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. “Death in a Box” is by Nekane Music. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51530796</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51530796/hellraiser.mp3" length="80052017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Hellraiser to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Simeon Gregory (https://www.instagram.com/simeon_gregory/) joins us to discuss his short film, Death in a Box (https://www.deathinabox.film/), his influences and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Hellraiser to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Simeon Gregory (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/simeon_gregory/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/simeon_gregory/)</a> joins us to discuss his short film, Death in a Box (<a href="https://www.deathinabox.film/)" rel="noopener">https://www.deathinabox.film/)</a>, his influences and more. We open up the Lament Configuration to work our way through David Bruckner’s re-imagining of Clive Barker’s iconic story. Join us as we discuss the film’s evolution of mythos, mental health and addiction, the cenobites and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. “Death in a Box” is by Nekane Music. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5004</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,cenobites,clive-barker,david-bruckner,david-bruckner-hellraiser,death-in-a-box-short-film,hellraiser,hellraiser-2022,hellraiser-hulu,horror,jamie-clayton,jamie-clayton-pinhead,mental-health,mental-health-matters,pinhead,simeon-gregory,simeon-gregory-death-in-a-box,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-filmmaking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/76095e53fdc382dae833fd3495d6f5cf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Event Horizon (1997) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #31</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/event-horizon-1997-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-31--51470459</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Event Horizon to see what will gaze back. This episode propels us into deep space to address this underappreciated late 90s horror film. Join us as we navigate our way through the career of Sam Neill, the mental health of isolation, demonic possession and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51470459</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51470459/eventhorizon.mp3" length="73017337" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Event Horizon to see what will gaze back. This episode propels us into deep space to address this underappreciated late 90s horror film. Join us as we navigate our way through the career of Sam Neill, the mental...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Event Horizon to see what will gaze back. This episode propels us into deep space to address this underappreciated late 90s horror film. Join us as we navigate our way through the career of Sam Neill, the mental health of isolation, demonic possession and more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4564</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>deep-space,demonic-possesion,demons,event-horizon,event-horizon-1997,future,horror,isolation,isolation-and-mental-health,laurence-fishburne,laurence-fishburne-event-horiz,mental-health,mental-health-matters,sam-neill,sam-neill-event-horizon,science-fiction,sci-fi,space,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89179402171ed92220d13837cb33bb54.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Haunted Screams Expo (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/haunted-screams-expo-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-30--51390783</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of a special live episode at this year’s Haunted Screams Expo. We sit down with cookies (1:24), clay sculptor Brian (6:10), Scream Fest Studios (12:47), Lake Norman director and actor Michael Strider (23:40), local VA haunt Frightfest (27:24) and Hellraiser extraordinaire Gary J. Tunnicliffe (36:27). Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51390783</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51390783/haunted_screams.mp3" length="45669857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of a special live episode at this year’s Haunted Screams Expo. We sit down with cookies (1:24), clay sculptor Brian (6:10), Scream Fest Studios (12:47), Lake Norman director and actor Michael Strider (23:40), local VA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of a special live episode at this year’s Haunted Screams Expo. We sit down with cookies (1:24), clay sculptor Brian (6:10), Scream Fest Studios (12:47), Lake Norman director and actor Michael Strider (23:40), local VA haunt Frightfest (27:24) and Hellraiser extraordinaire Gary J. Tunnicliffe (36:27). Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2855</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bakers,clay-therapy,cookies,frightfest,gary-j-tunnicliffe,gary-j-tunnicliffe-hellraiser,hampton-va,haunted-screams-expo,haunted-screams-expo-hampton-v,hellraiser,horror-comedy,lake-norman,lake-norman-film,mental-health,mental-health-matters,scream-fest-studios,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,tombstones</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/44e7cab33bb3d3d6a5f7a7cb69bb8bee.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Orphan: First Kill/Glorious | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #29</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/orphan-first-kill-glorious-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-29--50920003</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of first looks of both Orphan: First Kill and Glorious. See how Orphan: First Kill stacks up against the 2009 cult classic. Orphan: First Kill opens in limited release, on Paramount+ and VOD beginning August 19th, 2022. On the other side of the abyss, we find ourselves with the Shudder original, Glorious. Glorious comes to Shudder beginning August 18th, 2022.  Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50920003</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50920003/orphanfk_glorious.mp3" length="42863208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of first looks of both Orphan: First Kill and Glorious. See how Orphan: First Kill stacks up against the 2009 cult classic. Orphan: First Kill opens in limited release, on Paramount+ and VOD beginning August 19th, 2022. On...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of first looks of both Orphan: First Kill and Glorious. See how Orphan: First Kill stacks up against the 2009 cult classic. Orphan: First Kill opens in limited release, on Paramount+ and VOD beginning August 19th, 2022. On the other side of the abyss, we find ourselves with the Shudder original, Glorious. Glorious comes to Shudder beginning August 18th, 2022.  Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2679</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>glorious,glorious-2022,glorious-movie-review,gloryhole,horror-comedy,horror-movies,horror-sci-fi,mental-health,mental-health-matters,movie-revies,orphan-2009,orphan-2022,orphan-first-kill,orphan-first-kill-movie-review,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/87d168c467841a06ac0c384c684781e1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prey (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #28</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prey-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-28--50887878</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Prey to see what will gaze back. From our nostalgia of the original Predator franchise to our worries about Disney making these movies journey with us to see what gazes back. Plus we address our thoughts on the movie, the importance of self-worth and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50887878</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50887878/prey22.mp3" length="48468435" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Prey to see what will gaze back. From our nostalgia of the original Predator franchise to our worries about Disney making these movies journey with us to see what gazes back. Plus we address our thoughts on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Prey to see what will gaze back. From our nostalgia of the original Predator franchise to our worries about Disney making these movies journey with us to see what gazes back. Plus we address our thoughts on the movie, the importance of self-worth and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3030</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1700s,18th-century,coming-of-age,commanche-tribe,horror,mental-health,mental-health-matters,movie-review,patreon,predator,predator-movie-franchise,prey-2022,prey-movie,prey-movie-2022,prey-movie-2022-review,prey-movie-predator,prey-movie-review,prey-predator-2022,science-fiction,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5a02b066758143a6337ef258bb9aa64.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sleepy Hollow (1999) I Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepy-hollow-1999-i-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-27--50789099</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s Sleepy Hollow. As our Depp Dive series concludes, Twitch streamer Zambies Decays (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies)</a> joins us to discuss the film’s muted color palette, the embrace of community, the impact of listening to others and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />Domestic Abuse or Violence Resources: Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-799-7233, <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.thehotline.org/)</a>, StrongHearts (1-877-870-4673, <a href="https://strongheartshelpline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://strongheartshelpline.org/)</a>, Dating/Intimacy Abuse (1-866-331-9474, <a href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.loveisrespect.org/)</a>. For more information, check out: <a href="https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS" rel="noopener">https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50789099</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50789099/sleepy_hollow.mp3" length="78084614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s Sleepy Hollow. As our Depp Dive series concludes, Twitch streamer Zambies Decays (https://linktr.ee/Zambies) joins us to discuss the film’s muted color palette, the embrace of community, the impact of listening...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1999’s Sleepy Hollow. As our Depp Dive series concludes, Twitch streamer Zambies Decays (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Zambies)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Zambies)</a> joins us to discuss the film’s muted color palette, the embrace of community, the impact of listening to others and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />Domestic Abuse or Violence Resources: Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-799-7233, <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.thehotline.org/)</a>, StrongHearts (1-877-870-4673, <a href="https://strongheartshelpline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://strongheartshelpline.org/)</a>, Dating/Intimacy Abuse (1-866-331-9474, <a href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.loveisrespect.org/)</a>. For more information, check out: <a href="https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS" rel="noopener">https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/87679f66f0bce30206877cbe60a804f0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>NOPE (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nope-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-26--50715309</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s NOPE to see what will gaze back. Jordan Peele returns to the horror genre with another nightmare that is truly out of this world. Join us as we navigate the skies to better understand the film’s social commentaries, its nostalgic center and much more.  Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50715309</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50715309/nope.mp3" length="67649000" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s NOPE to see what will gaze back. Jordan Peele returns to the horror genre with another nightmare that is truly out of this world. Join us as we navigate the skies to better understand the film’s social...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s NOPE to see what will gaze back. Jordan Peele returns to the horror genre with another nightmare that is truly out of this world. Join us as we navigate the skies to better understand the film’s social commentaries, its nostalgic center and much more.  Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4229</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alien-movie,aliens,conspiracy-theories,creature-feature,horses,jordan-peele,jordan-peele-2022,mental-health,mental-health-matters,nope-jordan-peele,nope-movie,nope-movie-2022,nope-movie-review,science-fiction,sci-fi,show-business,social-commentary,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,taming-wild-animals</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74d3e7f541bb11b8c7a856dfadeff8b5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Infrared (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #25.1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/infrared-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-25-1--50520336</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Infrared. In this first mini episode of Abyss Gazing, we discuss the latest film from Greg Sestro. The film tells the story of a brother and sister ghost hunting duo who attempt to debunk a local ghost legend. Infrared opens everywhere July 22nd, 2022. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50520336</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50520336/infrared.mp3" length="29475540" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Infrared. In this first mini episode of Abyss Gazing, we discuss the latest film from Greg Sestro. The film tells the story of a brother and sister ghost hunting duo who attempt to debunk a local ghost legend....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Infrared. In this first mini episode of Abyss Gazing, we discuss the latest film from Greg Sestro. The film tells the story of a brother and sister ghost hunting duo who attempt to debunk a local ghost legend. Infrared opens everywhere July 22nd, 2022. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1843</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22d64b591f55c8a94e85f7ba928d0063.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-2007-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-25--50445261</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Kicking off our Depp Dive series, we are joined by horror personality and twitch streamer, Nuggs the Final Girl (<a href="https://linktr.ee/NTFG)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/NTFG)</a>. Join us as we navigate the mental health behind vengeance, the joys of musicals and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />Domestic Abuse or Violence Resources: Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-799-7233, <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.thehotline.org/)</a>, StrongHearts (1-877-870-4673, <a href="https://strongheartshelpline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://strongheartshelpline.org/)</a>, Dating/Intimacy Abuse (1-866-331-9474, <a href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.loveisrespect.org/)</a>. For more information, check out: <a href="https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS" rel="noopener">https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50445261</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:44:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50445261/sweeneytodd.mp3" length="62752616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Kicking off our Depp Dive series, we are joined by horror personality and twitch streamer, Nuggs the Final Girl (https://linktr.ee/NTFG). Join us as we navigate the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Kicking off our Depp Dive series, we are joined by horror personality and twitch streamer, Nuggs the Final Girl (<a href="https://linktr.ee/NTFG)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/NTFG)</a>. Join us as we navigate the mental health behind vengeance, the joys of musicals and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />Domestic Abuse or Violence Resources: Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-799-7233, <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.thehotline.org/)</a>, StrongHearts (1-877-870-4673, <a href="https://strongheartshelpline.org/)" rel="noopener">https://strongheartshelpline.org/)</a>, Dating/Intimacy Abuse (1-866-331-9474, <a href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.loveisrespect.org/)</a>. For more information, check out: <a href="https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS" rel="noopener">https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3922</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>domestic-abuse,domestic-abuse-awareness,domestic-violence,final-girl,gamer,horror-movie,horror-movies,johnny-depp,johnny-depp-domestic-abuse,johnny-depp-sweeney-todd,mental-health,mental-health-matters,musical,nuggs-the-final-girl,stranger-things,suicide-prevention,sweeney-todd,sweeney-todd-musical,twitch-streamer,vecna</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/af6f6b38351293fde142f8f423b5a1aa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Abyss (1989) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-abyss-1989-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-24--50349706</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1989’s The Abyss to see what will gaze back. Long before he ever set sail on the Titanic or traveled to Pandora, James Cameron went deep underwater to face off against aliens in this long-forgotten gem. Joined by Lori and Rob from Fright Stuff Podcast to discuss not only their show, and their experience with our film festival but also the behind-the-scenes portions of the film. Along with the film’s use of toxicity in relationships, nostalgia and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />If you are like Rob & Lori and live in the Winchester, VA area here is a local suicide prevention resource for you. 540-536-1630 or concernhotline.org.<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50349706</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50349706/theabyss.mp3" length="81051702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1989’s The Abyss to see what will gaze back. Long before he ever set sail on the Titanic or traveled to Pandora, James Cameron went deep underwater to face off against aliens in this long-forgotten gem. Joined by Lori...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1989’s The Abyss to see what will gaze back. Long before he ever set sail on the Titanic or traveled to Pandora, James Cameron went deep underwater to face off against aliens in this long-forgotten gem. Joined by Lori and Rob from Fright Stuff Podcast to discuss not only their show, and their experience with our film festival but also the behind-the-scenes portions of the film. Along with the film’s use of toxicity in relationships, nostalgia and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />If you are like Rob & Lori and live in the Winchester, VA area here is a local suicide prevention resource for you. 540-536-1630 or concernhotline.org.<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5066</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aliens,divorces,ed-harris,ed-harris-the-abyss,fright-stuff-podcast,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,james-cameron,james-cameron-the-abyss,mandy,mental-health,mental-health-matters,science-fiction,sci-fi,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-abyss,the-abyss-1989,the-abyss-james-cameron,toxic-relationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc8dd1ea78dea3f8d59474197b50ac72.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lost Boys (1987) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lost-boys-1987-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-23--50218110</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s The Lost Boys to see what will gaze back. The investor Midwestern Dirty Talk herself, Maisie Lynn (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Maisie.Lynn)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Maisie.Lynn)</a>, joins us to discuss this late 80s masterpiece. Maisie breaks down the invention of her viral sensation series, her podcast No Crits Given and more. Plus, join us as we discuss the mental health of starting over, how this movie changed Vampires and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50218110</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50218110/lost_boys.mp3" length="93507308" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s The Lost Boys to see what will gaze back. The investor Midwestern Dirty Talk herself, Maisie Lynn (https://linktr.ee/Maisie.Lynn), joins us to discuss this late 80s masterpiece. Maisie breaks down the invention...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1987’s The Lost Boys to see what will gaze back. The investor Midwestern Dirty Talk herself, Maisie Lynn (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Maisie.Lynn)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Maisie.Lynn)</a>, joins us to discuss this late 80s masterpiece. Maisie breaks down the invention of her viral sensation series, her podcast No Crits Given and more. Plus, join us as we discuss the mental health of starting over, how this movie changed Vampires and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5845</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>80s-horror,dnd,dungeons-and-dragons,horror-mental-health,horror-movies,kiefer-sutherland,maisie-lynn,maisie-lynn-midwest-dirty-talk,mental-health,mental-health-matters,midwestern-dirty-talk,no-crits-given,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-lost-boys,the-lost-boys-1987,the-two-corys,vampire-horror,vampire-movies,vampires</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/39deba4dffac564e76d849ab4a538338.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crimes of the Future (2022) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crimes-of-the-future-2022-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-22--50063302</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Crimes of the Future to see what will gaze back. David Cronenberg returns behind the director’s chair for the first time in over a decade to a truly unique vision that only he can do. Hear our full thoughts on the movies, how the film speaks volumes on beauty and how it affects mental health and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50063302</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50063302/cotf_22.mp3" length="58582228" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Crimes of the Future to see what will gaze back. David Cronenberg returns behind the director’s chair for the first time in over a decade to a truly unique vision that only he can do. Hear our full thoughts on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Crimes of the Future to see what will gaze back. David Cronenberg returns behind the director’s chair for the first time in over a decade to a truly unique vision that only he can do. Hear our full thoughts on the movies, how the film speaks volumes on beauty and how it affects mental health and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: <a href="https://bit.ly/hhff23" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hhff23</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3662</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arthouse,beauty,body-horror,body-modification,crimes-of-the-future,crimes-of-the-future-2022,crimes-of-the-future-cronenber,cronenberg,david-cronenberg,hellbound-heart,hellraiser,hope,horror-cronenberg,horror-movie,horror-movies,mental-health,mental-health-matters,plastic-surgery,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce99e8179d4a3e7ab14005520e892c9c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Changeling (1980) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-changeling-1980-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-21--49977778</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1980’s The Changeling to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Ryan Jafri joins us to discuss his film, The Call, an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. If you would like to see Ryan’s short, email him (rjafri@yahoo.com), for a private screening link. We’re coming back to the influential George C. Scott haunting film from 1980 to discuss its multi-decade influence on ghost films,   the mental health behind grief, the long-lasting impressions of anxiety at work and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49977778</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49977778/thechangeling.mp3" length="54978578" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1980’s The Changeling to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Ryan Jafri joins us to discuss his film, The Call, an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. If you would like to see Ryan’s short, email him...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1980’s The Changeling to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Ryan Jafri joins us to discuss his film, The Call, an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. If you would like to see Ryan’s short, email him (rjafri@yahoo.com), for a private screening link. We’re coming back to the influential George C. Scott haunting film from 1980 to discuss its multi-decade influence on ghost films,   the mental health behind grief, the long-lasting impressions of anxiety at work and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3437</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1980-the-changeling,80s-horror,george-c-scott,george-c-scott-the-changeling,ghost-stories,grief,grieving,horrific-hope,horrific-hope-film-festival,mental-health,mental-health-matters,ryan-jafri,ryan-jafri-the-call,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural-horror,support-indie-film,the-call-short-film,the-changeling,the-changeling-1980</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4dd9b28cc42c9adb50882b0b92404cd4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thir13en Ghosts (2001) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thir13en-ghosts-2001-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-20--49438890</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Thir13en Ghosts to see what will gaze back. The multitalented team behind Apparitions joins us to get spooky. Writers Paul Anthony Nelson and Perri Cummings discuss their film with us. Along with chronicling each of the ghosts behind this 2001 cult classic, the 1960s classic and much more. Catch Apparitions, making its USA premiere, at this year’s Horrific Hope Film Fest. Grab your tickets now: <a href="https://bit.ly/hh22tix" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hh22tix</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49438890</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49438890/th13en_ghosts.mp3" length="87927973" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Thir13en Ghosts to see what will gaze back. The multitalented team behind Apparitions joins us to get spooky. Writers Paul Anthony Nelson and Perri Cummings discuss their film with us. 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There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5496</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2000s-horror,apparitions,australia,cinema-viscera,ghost-stories,haunted-house,hope,horror-movie-review,horror-movies,matthew-lillard,mental-health,mental-health-matters,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural,supernatural-horror,thir13en-ghosts,thir13en-ghosts-2001,thirteen-ghosts,thirteen-ghosts-2001</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f46a6784ba9e4a00c3d83f183a762d8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Burning (1981) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burning-1981-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-19--49357884</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Burning to see what will gaze back. MJ Dixon director of PandaMonium, one of the feature’s for this year’s Horrific Hope Film Festival (<a href="https://bit.ly/vhhffest)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhffest)</a>,  joins to discuss this influential slasher. Hear what MJ had to say about his time making movies, the influence of The Burning, the troublesome nature of the film in a modern setting and much more. Get your tickets to Horrific Hope now: <a href="https://bit.ly/hh22tix" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hh22tix</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49357884</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49357884/the_burning.mp3" length="68123391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Burning to see what will gaze back. MJ Dixon director of PandaMonium, one of the feature’s for this year’s Horrific Hope Film Festival (https://bit.ly/vhhffest),  joins to discuss this influential slasher....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Burning to see what will gaze back. MJ Dixon director of PandaMonium, one of the feature’s for this year’s Horrific Hope Film Festival (<a href="https://bit.ly/vhhffest)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhffest)</a>,  joins to discuss this influential slasher. Hear what MJ had to say about his time making movies, the influence of The Burning, the troublesome nature of the film in a modern setting and much more. Get your tickets to Horrific Hope now: <a href="https://bit.ly/hh22tix" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/hh22tix</a>.  <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4258</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/931c39dd0d117c1a24bb6c1024b2c2e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saw (2004) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #18</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saw-2004-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-18--49042851</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Saw to see what will gaze back. There is no denying how influential this independent darling has become in its nearly twenty-year life span. Spanning not only an entire franchise but an entire sub-genre of horror. Hear our thoughts on the torture porn subgenre, favorite traps of the films and its franchise, its use of social commentary and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042851</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49042851/saw04.mp3" length="54938443" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Saw to see what will gaze back. There is no denying how influential this independent darling has become in its nearly twenty-year life span. Spanning not only an entire franchise but an entire sub-genre of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004’s Saw to see what will gaze back. There is no denying how influential this independent darling has become in its nearly twenty-year life span. Spanning not only an entire franchise but an entire sub-genre of horror. Hear our thoughts on the torture porn subgenre, favorite traps of the films and its franchise, its use of social commentary and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Kevin MacLeod and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3434</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>billy-the-puppet,horror,horror-movie,james-wan,james-wan-leigh-whannel,james-wan-saw,jigsaw,john-kramer,john-kramer-saw,mental-health,mental-health-matters,saw,saw-2004,saw-2004-horror-movie,saw-2004-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,tobin-bell,tobin-bell-saw,torture-porn-horror</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c754dc7a21c53112dc1b9c9d21d9d7d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fire in the Sky (1993) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-in-the-sky-1993-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-17--48880006</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s biopic, Fire in the Sky, to see what will gaze back. Adam Stovall, writer-director of A Ghost Waits, joins us to discuss the creative process behind his movie, the creative empowerment for mental health and more. A Ghost Waits is an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. Check out the full selection here: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhffest" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhffest</a>.  On top of A Ghost Waits, we ‘re discussing aliens, the insane true story of Travis Walton and much more.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Mallory Jameson (<a href="https://bit.ly/expandmal)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/expandmal)</a> and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48880006</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48880006/fire_in_the_sky.mp3" length="98909432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s biopic, Fire in the Sky, to see what will gaze back. 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Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Mallory Jameson (<a href="https://bit.ly/expandmal)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/expandmal)</a> and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6182</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>90s,adam-stovall,a-ghost-waits,alamo-drafthosue,alien,alien-abduction,aliens,arrow-video,black-and-white,fire-in-the-sky,fire-in-the-sky-1993,horrific-hope-film-fest,horrific-hope-film-festival,horror-comedy,horror-movie,mental-health,movie-review,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,travis-walton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/658aaae7c4ed308834acd4bb4726e377.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valentine (2021) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valentine-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-16--48682632</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Valentine to see what will stare back. We journey back to the landscape of the genre when the film was first released. Find out why Mark and Josh differ in their opinions, how the film earned its cult status, the impact of rejection and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Mallory Jameson (<a href="https://bit.ly/expandmal)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/expandmal)</a> and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48682632</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48682632/valentine.mp3" length="63430107" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Valentine to see what will stare back. We journey back to the landscape of the genre when the film was first released. Find out why Mark and Josh differ in their opinions, how the film earned its cult status, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Valentine to see what will stare back. We journey back to the landscape of the genre when the film was first released. Find out why Mark and Josh differ in their opinions, how the film earned its cult status, the impact of rejection and much more!<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore.  Music by Mallory Jameson (<a href="https://bit.ly/expandmal)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/expandmal)</a> and Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3965</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alcohol,bullying,childhood,david-borenaz,denise-richards,horror,horror-movie,katherine-heigl,mental-health,movie-review,rejection,revenge-story,scream,slasher,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,valentine,valentine-2001,valentine-2001-horror,valentines-day</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0eeff74dd4dde76066364b1d9b4d1257.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with the Vampire (1994) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-the-vampire-1994-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-15--48279505</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1994's Interview with the Vampire to see what will stare back. We sit down with indie filmmaker Mike Thompson to discuss his short film, Threshold, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID times. Plus, we remember the late great Anne Rice by looking at the star studded adaptation of her beloved novel. We look at how she broke the mold of vampire novels, the mental health journey of its characters, and much more! Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhff22" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhff22</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48279505</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2022 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48279505/iwtvampire.mp3" length="85048244" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1994's Interview with the Vampire to see what will stare back. We sit down with indie filmmaker Mike Thompson to discuss his short film, Threshold, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID times. Plus, we remember...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1994's Interview with the Vampire to see what will stare back. We sit down with indie filmmaker Mike Thompson to discuss his short film, Threshold, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID times. Plus, we remember the late great Anne Rice by looking at the star studded adaptation of her beloved novel. We look at how she broke the mold of vampire novels, the mental health journey of its characters, and much more! Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhff22" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhff22</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5316</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>90s,90s-vampire-movies,anne-rice-novelist,ann-rice,books,brad-pitt,christian-slater,independent-filmmaker,independent-filmmaking,interview-with-the-vampire,kirstin-dunst,mentalhealth,mental-health,queen-of-the-damned,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,tom-cruise,vampire-movies,vampire-novels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fcd0926cab9ddeb2276e0d4c7bb36b27.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Red Snow (2021) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-snow-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-14--48003666</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Red Snow to see what will stare back. We sit down with writer/director Sean Lynch to discuss the creative process, deconstructing vampire tropes, the mental health of rejection and much more. Be sure to pre-order (or pick-up) your copy of Red Snow today: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Eh7ndo" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3Eh7ndo</a>. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhff22" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhff22</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48003666</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48003666/red_snow.mp3" length="59447391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Red Snow to see what will stare back. We sit down with writer/director Sean Lynch to discuss the creative process, deconstructing vampire tropes, the mental health of rejection and much more. Be sure to pre-order...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Red Snow to see what will stare back. We sit down with writer/director Sean Lynch to discuss the creative process, deconstructing vampire tropes, the mental health of rejection and much more. Be sure to pre-order (or pick-up) your copy of Red Snow today: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Eh7ndo" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3Eh7ndo</a>. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhff22" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhff22</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3716</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christmas,christmas-movie,christmas-time,director,horror,horror-comedy,independent-film,indie-film,mental-health,mental-health-matters,red-snow,red-snow-2021,sean-lynch,sean-nicolas-lynch,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-indie-film,vampire-horror,vampires,vernon-wells</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5eccc51f8fb67384382319978ac827b3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Krampus (2015) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/krampus-2015-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-13--47880965</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015's Krampus to see what will stare back. More specifically we are looking at The Naughty Cut of the film; a recent release from Scream Factory (<a href="https://bit.ly/krampus4k)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/krampus4k)</a>. 'Tis the season to be merry and jolly...or at least that's what society tells. If you lose hope, Krampus isn't too far behind. Join us as we discuss the mental health pressure of the holidays, the messiness of family, practical effects and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhff22" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhff22</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47880965</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47880965/krampus.mp3" length="60011635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2015's Krampus to see what will stare back. More specifically we are looking at The Naughty Cut of the film; a recent release from Scream Factory (https://bit.ly/krampus4k). 'Tis the season to be merry and jolly...or at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2015's Krampus to see what will stare back. More specifically we are looking at The Naughty Cut of the film; a recent release from Scream Factory (<a href="https://bit.ly/krampus4k)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/krampus4k)</a>. 'Tis the season to be merry and jolly...or at least that's what society tells. If you lose hope, Krampus isn't too far behind. Join us as we discuss the mental health pressure of the holidays, the messiness of family, practical effects and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.  Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: <a href="https://bit.ly/vhhff22" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/vhhff22</a>. <br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3751</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adam-scott,christmas,christmas-horror-movie,christmas-stress,german-legends,gingerbread-cookies,holiday-stress,horror,horror-movie,jack-in-the-box,krampus,krampus-2015,krampus-the-naughty-cut,legend-of-krampus,mental-health-holiday,mental-health-matters,movie-review,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,toni-collette</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/758a06136f7014b0088733646ea94dc1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Censor (2021) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #12</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/censor-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-12--47681660</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Censor to see what will stare back.  Todd Densmore, from Fox Paw Productions (<a href="https://bit.ly/ag12guest)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ag12guest)</a>, joins us to talk about his own films. While also addressing the need for personal versus corporate censorship within art, the impact of unresolved trauma and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47681660</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47681660/censor.mp3" length="86307536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Censor to see what will stare back.  Todd Densmore, from Fox Paw Productions (https://bit.ly/ag12guest), joins us to talk about his own films. While also addressing the need for personal versus corporate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Censor to see what will stare back.  Todd Densmore, from Fox Paw Productions (<a href="https://bit.ly/ag12guest)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ag12guest)</a>, joins us to talk about his own films. While also addressing the need for personal versus corporate censorship within art, the impact of unresolved trauma and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5395</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>art,censor-2021,censor-movie-2021,censorship,censorship-in-art,fox-paw-productions,grief,horror-movie,horror-movies,mentalhealth,mental-health,movie-review,scary-movie,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,therapy,trauma,unresolved-grief,unresolved-trauma,video-nasties</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aaae2091ad0f4830394860b79f000fc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Night Watch (2004) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-watch-2004-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-11--47451845</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004's Night Watch to see what will stare back.  Join us as we navigate Josh's desire to view Underworld, the confusing narrative of this Russian horror movie, the battle between destiny and free will and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47451845</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47451845/nightwatch.mp3" length="72368184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2004's Night Watch to see what will stare back.  Join us as we navigate Josh's desire to view Underworld, the confusing narrative of this Russian horror movie, the battle between destiny and free will and much more....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2004's Night Watch to see what will stare back.  Join us as we navigate Josh's desire to view Underworld, the confusing narrative of this Russian horror movie, the battle between destiny and free will and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4523</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>action-movies,destiny,free-will,mentalhealth,mental-health,mental-health-destiny,movie,movie-review,night-watch,night-watch-2004,night-watch-horror,russia,russian-horror-movie,shape-shifters,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,underworld,vampire,vampire-movies,vampires</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b45c5b7fad8b633b7f6ca0b54171b07d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Salem Horror Fest Filmmakers | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/salem-horror-fest-filmmakers-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-10--47188530</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back.  Join us as we sit down with Christopher Bickel, the writer and director of Bad Girls. Plus we are also sit down with actor and co-writer Devin Das and director and co-writer Josh Wallace from Keeping Company. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47188530</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:56:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47188530/sald.mp3" length="62030365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back.  Join us as we sit down with Christopher Bickel, the writer and director of Bad Girls. Plus we are also sit down with actor and co-writer Devin Das and director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back.  Join us as we sit down with Christopher Bickel, the writer and director of Bad Girls. Plus we are also sit down with actor and co-writer Devin Das and director and co-writer Josh Wallace from Keeping Company. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3877</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bad-girls,black-comedy,bonnie-and-clyde,boy-meets-world,crime-movie,film-festival,insurance,keeping-company,keeping-company-2021,keeping-company-movie-2021,mentalhealth,mental-health,new-girl,salem-horror-fest,salem-horror-fest-2021,satire,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,support-independent-movies,the-office</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebd08adf5ff2f6dbcddfd376a9ffba17.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Salem Horror Fest 2021 | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/salem-horror-fest-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-9--47071699</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back.  Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Brain Death, What Happens Next Will Scare You, Cockazoid, 6:45, Two Witches, Snapper, Landlocked, Driver, Father of Flies, Fire on the Mountain, Verified, Alone with You, Bad Girls, Keeping Company, The Free Fall, Witch Hunt, You Missed a Spot, Seeds and Take Back the Night. Check out You Missed a Spot: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D150B3xmFnU" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D150B3xmFnU</a> &  check out more information on Salem Horror Fest: <a href="https://www.salemhorror.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.salemhorror.com/</a> Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47071699</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:38:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47071699/salemhorror21.mp3" length="99496637" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back.  Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Brain Death, What Happens Next Will Scare You, Cockazoid, 6:45, Two Witches,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back.  Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Brain Death, What Happens Next Will Scare You, Cockazoid, 6:45, Two Witches, Snapper, Landlocked, Driver, Father of Flies, Fire on the Mountain, Verified, Alone with You, Bad Girls, Keeping Company, The Free Fall, Witch Hunt, You Missed a Spot, Seeds and Take Back the Night. Check out You Missed a Spot: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D150B3xmFnU" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D150B3xmFnU</a> &  check out more information on Salem Horror Fest: <a href="https://www.salemhorror.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.salemhorror.com/</a> Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6219</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>645,bad-girls,brain-death,father-of-flies,keeping-company,lair,landlocked,mental-health,movie-review,salem-horror,salem-horror-fest,salem-horror-fest-2021,seeds,suicide-prevention,support-independent-movies,take-back-the-night,the-free-fall,two-witches,wicked-games,witch-hunt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/118513a00bf42adb1ef07fb419716e4b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Halloween Kills (2021) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-kills-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-8--47006558</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Halloween Kills to see what will stare back.  Andy Marvra, co-host of Love What I Love (<a href="https://bit.ly/385guest)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/385guest)</a>, joins us to discuss the latest juggernaut of Michael Myers. Follow us as we navigate the latest trilogy from David Gordon Green and what this chapter means for the overarching story as well. Find out how Halloween III and The Exorcist might be at the core of these stories, how trauma affects more than just one person and much more! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47006558</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47006558/hk_21.mp3" length="101031794" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Halloween Kills to see what will stare back.  Andy Marvra, co-host of Love What I Love (https://bit.ly/385guest), joins us to discuss the latest juggernaut of Michael Myers. Follow us as we navigate the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Halloween Kills to see what will stare back.  Andy Marvra, co-host of Love What I Love (<a href="https://bit.ly/385guest)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/385guest)</a>, joins us to discuss the latest juggernaut of Michael Myers. Follow us as we navigate the latest trilogy from David Gordon Green and what this chapter means for the overarching story as well. Find out how Halloween III and The Exorcist might be at the core of these stories, how trauma affects more than just one person and much more! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6315</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>andy-mavra,charles-cyphers,david-gordon-green,halloween-3,halloween-kills,horror,horror-movies,love-what-i-love-podcast,mentalhealth,mental-health,michael-myers,michael-myers-slasher,scary,silver-shamrock,slasher,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-exorcist,trauma,traumatic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d8de7f16c1b96f5579ca7ce3930d26b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Child's Play (1988) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-s-play-1988-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-7--46962468</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1988's Child's Play to see what will stare back.  Jagger, from The Box Network (<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/the_boxnetwork)" rel="noopener">https://www.twitch.tv/the_boxnetwork)</a>, joins Mark and Josh to discuss the slasher scene within the late 80s, how impressionable children are, the foundation of Chucky and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46962468</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:30:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46962468/childsplay.mp3" length="88206748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1988's Child's Play to see what will stare back.  Jagger, from The Box Network (https://www.twitch.tv/the_boxnetwork), joins Mark and Josh to discuss the slasher scene within the late 80s, how impressionable children...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1988's Child's Play to see what will stare back.  Jagger, from The Box Network (<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/the_boxnetwork)" rel="noopener">https://www.twitch.tv/the_boxnetwork)</a>, joins Mark and Josh to discuss the slasher scene within the late 80s, how impressionable children are, the foundation of Chucky and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5513</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>80s-horror-movies,80s-slashers,andy-barclay,brad-dourif,charles-lee-ray,child-development,childs-play-1988,chucky,comic-relief,cursed-tapes,horror-movie,killer-doll,mentalhealth,mental-health,movie-review,scary-movie,slasher,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,the-box-network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5757b9b3ce77ee9d49b8c2840281072.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-texas-chainsaw-massacre-2003-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-6--46873895</link><description><![CDATA[Rev up your chainsaws, LeatherFam because we are talking about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake from 2003. Mark and Josh are joined by miniature painters and podcasters, Miniac (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SDubist)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/SDubist)</a> & Ninjon (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/82Smallz)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/82Smallz)</a>. The two are also hosts of the Trapped Under Plastic Podcast (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/trappedunderplastic)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/trappedunderplastic)</a>. In this episode we navigate the landscape of horror at the time of release, its importance, its brutality, how environments can shape you and much more! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46873895</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46873895/texaschainsaw.mp3" length="63193995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev up your chainsaws, LeatherFam because we are talking about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake from 2003. Mark and Josh are joined by miniature painters and podcasters, Miniac (https://www.youtube.com/user/SDubist) &amp; Ninjon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev up your chainsaws, LeatherFam because we are talking about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake from 2003. Mark and Josh are joined by miniature painters and podcasters, Miniac (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SDubist)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/SDubist)</a> & Ninjon (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/82Smallz)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/82Smallz)</a>. The two are also hosts of the Trapped Under Plastic Podcast (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/trappedunderplastic)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/trappedunderplastic)</a>. In this episode we navigate the landscape of horror at the time of release, its importance, its brutality, how environments can shape you and much more! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3950</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2309e915bcc91ebfaa6e636b39948ce8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The old Ways (2021) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-ways-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-5--46791858</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's The Old Ways to see what will stare back. The film’s writer, Marcos Gabriel joins us to discuss the film’s use of trauma, addiction and recovery. Along with some of its more horrifying imagery and breaking exorcism predictions. Plus, find out how Kermit the Frog is at the center of everything. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46791858</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2021 20:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46791858/theoldways_mg.mp3" length="78311588" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's The Old Ways to see what will stare back. The film’s writer, Marcos Gabriel joins us to discuss the film’s use of trauma, addiction and recovery. Along with some of its more horrifying imagery and breaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's The Old Ways to see what will stare back. The film’s writer, Marcos Gabriel joins us to discuss the film’s use of trauma, addiction and recovery. Along with some of its more horrifying imagery and breaking exorcism predictions. Plus, find out how Kermit the Frog is at the center of everything. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4895</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,bruja,demons,drug-addiction,kermit-the-frog,marcos-gabriel,marcos-gabriel-writer,mental-health,mental-health-matters,movie-review,netflix,opoid-addiction,recovery,snakes,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,supernatural-horror,support-independent-film,the-muppets,the-old-ways</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d21b9731e60a18fd8808f613ae9fa7ba.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Malignant (2021) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/malignant-2021-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-4--46477260</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Malignant to see what will stare back. The latest offering from James Wan embraces his supernatural fame, which we’ve seen previously in The Conjuring. It also marks his first entry into slasher genre. For this journey, the abyss gives us conversations on depression, the impact of loss and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46477260</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:47:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46477260/malignant.mp3" length="78957308" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Malignant to see what will stare back. The latest offering from James Wan embraces his supernatural fame, which we’ve seen previously in The Conjuring. It also marks his first entry into slasher genre. For this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 2021's Malignant to see what will stare back. The latest offering from James Wan embraces his supernatural fame, which we’ve seen previously in The Conjuring. It also marks his first entry into slasher genre. For this journey, the abyss gives us conversations on depression, the impact of loss and much more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4935</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dead-silence,depression,grief,horror,horror-movie,james-wan,james-wan-malignant,loss,malignant,malignant-movie,mental-health,mental-health-resouirces,postpartum-depression,slasher,slasher-movie,suicide,suicide-prevention,supernatural,supernatural-horror,twins</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8233c16649240b17172a0ae72ccc1d63.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sleepaway Camp (1983) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepaway-camp-1983-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-3--46183526</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1983's Sleepaway Camp to see what will stare back. Before we check-in at camp, we take a spoiler-free look at The Last Matinee (1:05); the film is being released from Dark Sky Films & Bloody Disgusting. As we check into Camp Arawak we find our friends, Camp Crystal Latte (<a href="https://bit.ly/agguest3)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agguest3)</a> joining us to discuss the influence of the film, the boldness of the slasher, repressed sexuality and more.  Music for this episode comes courtesy of Then It Ends (<a href="https://linktr.ee/thenitends)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/thenitends)</a>, Kevin MacLead (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46183526</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46183526/sleepawaycamp.mp3" length="72810770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1983's Sleepaway Camp to see what will stare back. Before we check-in at camp, we take a spoiler-free look at The Last Matinee (1:05); the film is being released from Dark Sky Films &amp; Bloody Disgusting. As we check into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1983's Sleepaway Camp to see what will stare back. Before we check-in at camp, we take a spoiler-free look at The Last Matinee (1:05); the film is being released from Dark Sky Films & Bloody Disgusting. As we check into Camp Arawak we find our friends, Camp Crystal Latte (<a href="https://bit.ly/agguest3)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agguest3)</a> joining us to discuss the influence of the film, the boldness of the slasher, repressed sexuality and more.  Music for this episode comes courtesy of Then It Ends (<a href="https://linktr.ee/thenitends)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/thenitends)</a>, Kevin MacLead (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a> & Purple Planet (<a href="https://bit.ly/ppcoms)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/ppcoms)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4551</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>80s-slasher,bloody-disgusting,camp,camp-crystal-latte,coffee,horror,horror-movies,jaws,mentalhealth,mental-health,repressed-sexuality,sexuality,slasher-movie,sleepaway-camp,spooky,suicide-awareness,suicideprevention,suicide-prevention,the-last-matinee,trauma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/40ea10b43a3855fa2acacba057929889.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Wicker Man (1973) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast #2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wicker-man-1973-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast-2--45905707</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1973’s The Wicker Man to see what will stare back. As we crash upon the shores of Summerisle, we’re greeted with strange musical numbers, discussions on the toxicity of religion and much more. Strange things happen here in Summerisle. Music for this episode comes courtesy of What Lies Below (<a href="https://linktr.ee/wlbpa)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/wlbpa)</a> & Kevin MacLead (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45905707</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45905707/wickerman73.mp3" length="74723805" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1973’s The Wicker Man to see what will stare back. As we crash upon the shores of Summerisle, we’re greeted with strange musical numbers, discussions on the toxicity of religion and much more. Strange things happen here...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1973’s The Wicker Man to see what will stare back. As we crash upon the shores of Summerisle, we’re greeted with strange musical numbers, discussions on the toxicity of religion and much more. Strange things happen here in Summerisle. Music for this episode comes courtesy of What Lies Below (<a href="https://linktr.ee/wlbpa)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/wlbpa)</a> & Kevin MacLead (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>70s-cinema,breakdowns,christopher-lee,cult,heavy-music,horror-movie,mental-health,mental-health-awareness,metalcore,musical,mystery,nicolas-cage,pagan-worship,sir-christopher-lee,suicide-awareness,suicide-prevention,summerisle,the-wicker-man,the-wicker-man-1973,what-lies-below</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ecffdb2b5fa18cfbcc1ec71b51b527e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghoulies (1985) | Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghoulies-1985-abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--45716012</link><description><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Ghoulies to see what will stare back. Joined by Ghoulies superfan and Psycho Cinema (<a href="https://bit.ly/agguest01)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agguest01)</a> hostess, Faye Guerra, to discuss the Gremlins legacy attached to the film, the unusual sequels, the underlining themes of religion and much more. Strange things can happen when you look into the toilets of these friendly monsters. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Peachy (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Peachyband)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Peachyband)</a> & Kevin MacLead (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45716012</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45716012/ghoulies_ag01.mp3" length="65253261" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Victims and Villains</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Ghoulies to see what will stare back. Joined by Ghoulies superfan and Psycho Cinema (https://bit.ly/agguest01) hostess, Faye Guerra, to discuss the Gremlins legacy attached to the film, the unusual sequels, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re staring into the abyss of 1985’s Ghoulies to see what will stare back. Joined by Ghoulies superfan and Psycho Cinema (<a href="https://bit.ly/agguest01)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agguest01)</a> hostess, Faye Guerra, to discuss the Gremlins legacy attached to the film, the unusual sequels, the underlining themes of religion and much more. Strange things can happen when you look into the toilets of these friendly monsters. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Peachy (<a href="https://linktr.ee/Peachyband)" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Peachyband)</a> & Kevin MacLead (<a href="https://bit.ly/agktheme)" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/agktheme)</a>.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!<br /><br />Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (<a href="http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/vavpatreon)</a> to support us today!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4079</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black-magic,creatures,demons,ghoulies,ghoulies-1985,ghoulies-unflushed,gremlins,horror,horror-comedy,mental-health,mental-health-awareness,movie-review,movies,psycho-cinema,religion,stare-into-the-abyss,suicide-awareness,suicideprevention,suicide-prevention,toilets</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/02e123d5e3d10dc6112fc407e70c5a3e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
