Chris and Sam break down "Paranormal Activity 3." They compare it to the original and discuss the use of jump scares versus tension in the movie. Finally, Chris and Sam look back on some of their favorite, and least favorite, movies this season.

Key Takeaways:

• Paranormal Activity 3 effectively creates tension and suspense through its use of found footage and practical sound effects.
• The movie relies more on jump scares compared to the original, but still maintains a sense of realism and believability.
• The resolution of the footage in Paranormal Activity 3 is too clear for the time period it is set in, which detracts from the found footage aesthetic.
• The scripted dialogue and acting in the movie may have limited the improvisational feel of the original, but the performances were still effective.
• Overall, Paranormal Activity 3 is a worthy sequel that builds upon the tension and scares of the original while introducing new elements to keep the audience engaged. Found footage films can be challenging to create a believable story while capturing all the necessary dialogue and scenes.
• The camera angles and placement in Paranormal Activity 3 raised questions about the characters' choices and the effectiveness of the scares.
• The ending of the movie and the overall story of the Paranormal Activity series left some viewers wanting more tension and fear.

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Chris and Sam break down "Hereditary" and discuss the impactful scenes, the director, Ari Aster, and the horrors surrouinding family drama and family trauma. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Found Footage.

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Key Takeaways:

-Hereditary explores themes of family tragedy, guilt, and the horror of helplessness.

-The movie features shocking scenes and disturbing sound design that create a sense of terror.

-The ending of the film is unsettling and leaves the audience questioning the nature of evil.

-Hereditary shares some thematic connections with Ari Aster's other film, Midsommar.

-The idea of being manipulated by a cult is horrifying and traumatizing.

-The next episode will focus on the theme of found footage.

Chris and Sam break down "Doctor Sleep." They discuss the call backs to "The Shining" and how it combined book accuracy with the inaccuracies in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining". Sam chooses the movie for next week from the theme: Paranormal Horror.

Key Takeaways:

- Doctor Sleep is a sequel to The Shining and expands on the story and concepts introduced in the original movie.

- The movie successfully blends elements from the book and the original movie, creating a satisfying sequel.

- There are numerous callbacks to The Shining throughout the movie, including visual references and recreations of iconic scenes.

- The recasting of characters and the impressions of the original actors add to the nostalgia and connection to the original movie.

- Stephen King has written for comic books and collaborated on musicals.

- The next episode will feature a movie in the paranormal horror genre.

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Chris and Sam break down "The Ritual" and discuss the Blair Witch feel of the movie. Chris also tests Sam's loyalty to see if he would leave him behind in the woods. Sam chooses the movie for next week from the theme: Paranormal Horror.

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Chris and Sam break down "Nosferatu" and discuss the legacy and impact of the film. Sam provides a history lesson on vampires, then chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Folk Horror

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Chris and Sam break down "Talk to Me" and discuss the theme of addiction in the movie and how it parallels real-life experiences. Sam discusses the background of the twin brothers who created this movie. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Vampires.

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Chris and Sam break down "Peninsula." Sam tries to figure out what defines a Horror film and they discuss genre bending. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: A24 Movies

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Chris and Sam break down "A Quiet Place" and discuss thoughts and impacts from the deaf community. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Zombies

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Chris and Sam break down "The Menu" and find parallels to dark parts of humanity. We all discover how unpredictable Sam's Scary Scale is and then Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Sci-Fi Horror

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Chris and Sam break down "Exorcist Believer" and discuss comparisons to the original "The Exorcist" 50 years later. Sam discusses possession across various cultures, then chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Comedy Horror

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Chris and Sam break down "The Exorcist" and discuss the history of exorcism and why the movie might have been cursed! Sam and Chris head to the theaters for the next episode.

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Chris and Sam break down "Horns" and discuss the overall chaos of the story. Chris announces a Double Feature for the next two episodes.

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Chris and Sam are back for Season 2! In this Season opener, they break down "Nope" and discuss the themes of spectacle and exploitations. Sam brings some real-world trivia related to this movie. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Fantasy Horror Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com⁠

Join Sam and Chris as the select the movie for Season 2 Episode 1, coming January 3rd, 2024.

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In this Special Holiday Episode, Chris and Sam break down RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE and discuss the Finnish history of Santa Claus. Then they discuss their excitement for Season 2, coming January 2024.

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In this Teaser Episode Chris and Sam select a movie for the upcoming "Holiday Episode".

Season 2 is coming January 2024!

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In this bonus episode, Chris's mom comes on the show and talks about her love for scary movies. They even tell a couple scary stories. Watch Full Video episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠⁠

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Chris and Sam breakdown the original Halloween from 1978! Chris gives a break down of the multiple Halloween movie timelines.

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In this Bonus Episode, Chris and Sam discuss the Unrated version of M3GAN and compare it to the original.

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In this bonus episode, Chris and Sam discuss the best and worst of Season 1 and give out awards in the First Annual SMFN Awards Ceremony.

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