#22: Beau is Afraid to Talk to Me (Guilt and Grief in 2023 Horror)

2024 has brought us some on-screen superstars fighting for their lives, their sanity, and their legacy. Join us as we dive into 3 star-studded frightful flicks: The Substance, Trap, and Smile 2.On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

Part 2 of our episode on 2024's Longlegs and our favorite horror police procedurals, we discuss our top ten list of the genre. Check out part one for our discussion on Longlegs!On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

Part 1 of our episode on 2024's Longlegs and our favorite horror police procedurals, we discuss the genre of the police procedural as well as Longlegs in this first part. Spoilers! Check out part 2 for our top ten list. On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

This month we’re joined by Jon Correia from the Eye on Horror Podcast to discuss some of horror’s greatest DILFs. These spooky daddies have our hearts racing!Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListJon Correia - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Bad Intentions - RamzieOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

This episode we’re tackling a remake double-take, as we stack some of horror’s finest films against their arguably superior remakes.Relevant Links:Letterboxd Companion ListRemake Double Take: PoltergeistMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: After Dark - RamzieOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

In this episode, we take a bit of a sandy detour to talk about Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci fi opus, Dune – parts 1 and 2! Thought to be “unfilmable” by several producers since the 1970s, Villeneuve has ridden the sandworm to success. Let’s discuss!Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: Hans Zimmer - Worm RideOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We reflect back on days of yore to list and rank our personal favorite horror films of 2023. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListHundreds of Beavers ReviewMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Voices - RAMZIE On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

This episode dives deep into two of the most guilt-ridden traumatic tales of 2023, Beau is Afraid and Talk to Me. We’ll discuss grief, anxiety, neurotic tendencies, practical effects, impeccable production design, taboo activities, and more! Strap in, friends. Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd List“Haunted House Films Are Really About the Nightmares of Gentrification”“A Freeze Framer’s Guide to Beau is Afraid’s Hidden Messages”Music:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Relax - RamzieOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

We’re back with another list! This time we’ll shred til we’re dead with a killer list of punk horror — films with a musical influence or a punk spirit that pulses through their very core.  Get ready to rock 🤘Relevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListBlood Quantum Review5 Horror Films Where Bands Must Face the MusicMusic:Intro: No Orphans - DirgeOutro: Ben Quain - Crush (Cut Throat)On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter

“In this episode, we delve into the terrifying world of artificial intelligence and its chilling portrayal in two groundbreaking films: M3GAN and Ex Machina. Brace yourself as we explore the depths of AI horror and the ethical implications it raises” – ChatGPTOn Social:Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LetterboxdBri - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdKelly - Instagram / Twitter / LetterboxdMusic:Intro: Dirge - No OrphansOutro: Things Ain't The Same - RAMZIERelevant Links:Companion Letterboxd ListDungeons of Deadly Delights episode on AI horrorLoab, the AI Art Woman Haunting the InternetBing chatbotTay, Twitter chatbotOn Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Creepy Crafter