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Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

By: Erika and Katy
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Katy and Erika are two chill chicks who take horror flicks way too seriously.

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Peterson/Williams 2023 Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Let the Right One In (2008)

    Let the Right One In (2008)
    Feb 10 2026

    It's back to Vamps, as Erika and Katy discuss "Let the Right One In." They dive deep into dark romantasy, cold-weather wear, and just why the hell those wonky little cats were even included in this otherwise emaculate film.

    • "Horror and Romance in Films: The Perfect Marriage," Emma Cole: https://www.houseofgamut.com/magazine/horror-and-romance-in-films-the-perfect-marriage/
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Violent Night (2022)

    Violent Night (2022)
    Dec 23 2025

    Erika and Katy are coming to town--to discuss "Violent Night." They dive deep into the Grinch vs. Scrooge, Anglo-Saxons vs. Vikings, and the Epiphany Witch vs. Daddy Christmas.

    • “The German Santa Claus – Weihnachtsmann,” German Culture: https://germanculture.com.ua/christmas-recipes/the-german-santa-claus-weihnachtsmann/
    • “Babbo Natale—All About Italy’s Santa Claus,” Candace Criscione: https://mominitaly.com/babbo-natale-italian-santa-claus/
    • “Christmas in China,” James Cooper: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/china
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Escape Room (2019)

    Escape Room (2019)
    Nov 11 2025

    Erika and Katy continue their locked room mystery with "Escape Room." They dive deep into cuboid conjectures, jerks of greek mythology, and the guy on everyone's mind: Karl Marx.

    • "Cheating at the [Death] Game," Laurie O'Connel: https://medium.com/@lawrenceoconnel/cheating-at-the-death-game-b42a3b5a31ab
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
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