Prepare for goosebumps as we dive into two spine-chilling topics that unnerve even your fearless hosts! In this eerie episode, we explore the uncanny valley—why human-like robots and CGI characters can feel so disturbingly off—and the unsettling folklore of Appalachia. From the unnatural movement of nearly human androids to the ghostly legends of the Appalachian mountains, these tales will send shivers down your spine. Tune in for an episode packed with spooky vibes, scary stories, and the unsettling sense of the eerie and uncomfortable.
Trigger warning: themes of discomfort, fear, and revulsion which includes discussions of mortality, disease, bodily control, and disturbing imagery.
Sources
Uncanny Valley: What is it and why do we experience it? - BBC Science Focus Magazine
A Psychologist Explains The Eerie ‘Uncanny Valley’ Phenomenon
The Uncanny Valley And Its Role In Sci-Fi Horror
Like Humans, Monkeys Fall Into The 'Uncanny Valley' | ScienceDaily
Reddit - r/Ruleshorror
Appalachian Legends by Kim Dinan
Appalachian Legends | Mothman, Bell Witch, Brown Mountain Lights
Music attributions
Bent and Broken (intro)
"Bent and Broken" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Awkward Meeting (outro)
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
