Episode 7: Hereditary

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This week, a family soap opera with satanic undertones, Hereditary. People, don't try at home seances. Come on!

Show notes:

Here's the article Lauren mentioned on the problematic history of disabled people in horror: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/midsommar-disabled-children-characters-oracle-actors-horror-film-sweden-latest-a9003196.html

And another one along the same line: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jul/10/midsommars-ableism-resurrects-the-dark-history-of-eugenics-inspired-horror-ari-aster

And here's an article if you want to take a deeper dive into Auteur Theory: http://www.filmreference.com/encyclopedia/Academy-Awards-Crime-Films/Auteur-Theory-and-Authorship.html

Two podcasts that we love came up in this episode. Those are The Scaredy Cats Horror Show and Dungeons and Daddies. Both worth listening to!

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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.

This week's synopsis music by Soularflair.

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