Spooky but Sweet

Spooky but Sweet
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Join Dasha on a chilling journey through the realms of spooky pop culture. From dissecting classic horror movies to unraveling gripping TV shows and engaging mystery reads, this podcast delves into the eerie side of entertainment. Uncover all things spine-tingling yet surprisingly sweet in the world of haunting entertainment. Want more darkness between episodes? Follow @spookysweetpod on Instagram and X

  1. Feb 14

    Sinners (2025) REVIEW - SPOILERS

    In this episode, Dasha spends another Valentine's Day sinking her teeth into another Vampire film: Sinners. Find out more about the saucy story of the Smoke Stack twins that made this movie an Oscar nom record breaker! ------------------------------------------------------------------ LINKS Sinners Physical Copy: https://amzn.to/4hiNAj9 Dolly Li’ The Untold Story of America’s Southern Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NMrqGHr5zE Other Links SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinners_(2025_film) https://sinnersmovie.fandom.com/wiki/Sinners/Transcript https://www.kqed.org/arts/13978142/sinners-ryan-coogler-dolly-li-chinese-american-history-documentary https://people.com/sinners-director-hired-twin-consultants-michael-b-jordan-exclusive-11716613 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Ru62uFM0s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn_Durald_Arkapaw https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/1l2hb1q/in_sinners_2025_the_twins_clothing_reflect_the/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailee_Steinfeld https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2025/04/11881923/hailee-steinfeld-race-mary-sinners https://blackgirlnerds.com/smoke-and-stacks-ties-to-al-capone-in-sinners-were-more-than-possible/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Americans_in_the_Mississippi_Delta https://www.choctawnation.com/about/history/irish-connection/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-drop_rule https://southcarolinalowcountry.com/the-haints-of-the-south-carolina-lowcountry-history-and-mystique/ -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Kevin Macleod Lobo Loco Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

  2. 06/03/2025

    Summerween 2025!

    In this episode, Dasha dives into Summerween! From it's European origins to its current place in pop culture, we look into what makes this holiday so popular, and what you can do to celebrate. LINKS Pinterest Inspiration Boards Summerween Decor Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-decor/ Summerween Food Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-food/ Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ARFRX9HXBQOD/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2 Affiliated Links to Books Mentioned Mansion Beach: https://amzn.to/3SUAUn4 Murder Takes a Vacation: https://amzn.to/43YGN87 Other Links Obby Oss Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9WkPwJjzVQ&ab_channel=CornwallLive Horrorcons 2025 Calendar https://horrorcons.com/calendar/calendar.php?year=2025 New York Times Beach Reads 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/books/review/summer-beach-reads.html TIMESTAMPS History of Halfway to Halloween | 1:24 Outdoor Summerween Activities | 13:40 Indoor Summerween Activities | 18:40 Spooky Summer Reads | 28:30 Shopping for Halloween this Summer | 31:20 SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27Obby_%27Oss_festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_coming_soon/genres:horror https://www.harpercollins.com/products/mansion-beach-meg-mitchell-moore?variant=43110378438690 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/murder-takes-a-vacation-laura-lippman?variant=43146941235234 -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Ghost Surf Rock by Loyalty Freak Music Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

  3. 05/01/2025

    Stream Screams: Netflix Original Movies

    In this episode, Dasha dives into the horror and scifi original films Netflix released in 2024. All timestamps for each of these movies are below! Squid Game Season 2 Recap | 2:00 Monster | 4:27 Under Paris | 7:48 The Deliverance | 9:47 CTRL | 13:26 It's What's Inside | 15:42 Outside | 18:34 Platform 2 | 20:54 Don't Move | 23:12 Time Cut | 25:00 —----------SOURCES—--------- https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/netflix-movie-series-2025/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/under_paris https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deliverance_(film) https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CTRL_(film) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/its_whats_inside https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platform_2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outside_(2024_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Move_(2024_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Cut -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Intro/Outro music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational and transformative purposes.

  4. 03/19/2025

    Nosferatu (2024) REVIEW - SPOILERS

    In this episode, Dasha sinks into both the 1922 and the 2024 remake for Nosferatu, a reimagination of Bram Stoker's Dracula. From the legal contentions behind the German Expressionist Classic, to the decades long development of Robert Egger's brainchild. Listen in to this vampire tale that will both turn your stomach and turn you on. —----SOURCES—---- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu_(2024_film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFwHT2Q1D8&ab_channel=errolbarnett%E2%80%A2cbs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op8bvyjhfjU&ab_channel=JoshHorowitz https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/bill-skarsgard-transformation-hair-makeup-nosferatu-1236104307/ https://collider.com/bill-skarsgard-nosferatu-voice/ https://graziamagazine.com/articles/lily-rose-depp-nosferatu-movie/ https://ew.com/nicholas-hoult-says-robert-eggers-sent-bill-skarsgards-prosthetic-penis-nosferatu-8766051 https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nosferatu https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nosferatu_2024 -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary, and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational and transformative purposes.

  5. 03/19/2025

    Frankenstein 1931 REVIEW

    In this episode Dasha pieces together Universal's second monster hit, Frankenstein. See what makes this scientist and his creation so captivating. Let's explore their lasting impact on pop culture together. Frankenstein Silent Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ-OrfJHHro&ab_channel=TimelessClassicMovies --------------------------------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode by: Vladimir Takinov ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Frankenstein-film-by-Whale https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1007818-frankenstein https://www.filmsite.org/fran.html https://universalmonsters.fandom.com/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boris-Karloff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Karloff_filmography https://walkoffame.com/boris-karloff/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000472/bio/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166972/ https://classic-monsters.com/colin-clive/ https://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Pop/clive.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Clive https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0164883/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0092900/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001843/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Whale https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0682370/ https://theasc.com/articles/jack-pierce-forgotten-make-up-genius https://www.classic-monsters.com/jack-p-pierce/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pierce_(make-up_artist) https://design20century.blog/post/65331087548/charles-d-hall-the-man-who-designed-horror https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/28 https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/fates-of-famous-brains

  6. 12/24/2024

    Stream Screams: Paramount Plus Originals

    In this episode, Dasha dives into the spookiest original movies and shows on Paramount Plus. From thrilling remakes like Teen Wolf to eerie mysteries like Why Women Kill, discover the perfect lineup to keep your Halloween spirit alive all year long! —----MOVIES MENTIONED—---- Pet Sematary: Bloodlines | 2:45 Orphan: First Kill | 4:45 Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin | 7:32 Teen Wolf: The Movie | 10:05 Significant Other 13:35 —----SHOWS MENTIONED—---- Why Women Kill | 16:10 One Dollar | 20:00 School Spirits | 22:20 —----SOURCES—---- https://www.paramountplus.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount%2B https://www.imdb.com/list/ls529802399/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14145436/ https://www.themoviedb.org/collection/760193-orphan-collection?language=en-US https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphan_(2009_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphan:_First_Kill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_Activity_(film_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_Activity:_Next_of_Kin https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090142/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf_(2011_TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf:_The_Movie https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/significant_other https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Women_Kill https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7230898/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21057450/ -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

  7. 10/28/2024

    Stream Screams: Netflix Original Shows

    In this episode, Dasha explores 20 spooky Netflix original series to binge during Hallo-week and throughout the year. From classics like Stranger Things, to Foreign Language frights like Alice in Borderland, find the perfect show to satisfy your scare craving all year round —----SHOWS MENTIONED—---- Stranger Things | 2:55 Wednesday | 4:45 The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | 6:35 Santa Clarita Diet | 8:35 You | 10:03 Squid Game | 13:09 Alice in Borderland | 15:38 Parasyte: The Grey | 16:43 The School Nurse Files | 18:21 Hotel Del Luna | 19:32 The Haunting of Hill House | 22:15 The Haunting of Bly Manor | 23:20 Midnight Mass | 24:33 The Midnight Club | 26:20 The Fall of the House of Usher | 28:20 Black Mirror | 31:45 Love, Death, + Robots | 34:04 Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities | 37: 05 Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre | 39:23 Bloodride | 41:45 —----SOURCES—---- https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Aguirre-Sacasa https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/business/media/netflix-korea-asia-drama.html https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wednesday_(TV_series) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7569592/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580540/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_Game https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10795658/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21874396/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_Nurse_Files https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54457856-school-nurse-ahn-eunyoung https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_del_Luna https://www.soompi.com/article/1349552wpp/tvn-responds-after-kim-soo-hyuns-cameo-in-hotel-del-luna-leads-to-hopes-for-potential-2nd-season https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_of_Hill_House_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_of_Bly_Manor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Mass_(miniseries) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Midnight_Club https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_of_the_House_of_Usher_(miniseries) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9561862/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8415836/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junji_Ito_Maniac:_Japanese_Tales_of_the_Macabre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junji_Ito https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9815502/ -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.

  8. 09/13/2024

    Let's talk about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - NO SPOILERS

    In this episode, Dasha dives into the world of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Get spoiler-free first impressions of the 1988 classic, along with a recap of the original and how it ties into the new film. Let's see if the ghost with the most still has what it takes to bring the laughs and the scares! -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for transformative and educational purposes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/beetlejuice-sequel-already-beaten-original-171500940.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHbix0f4CM__6qvT7Ki4qak0j7Tcu8s0hpubIC-nTJl5S4RTsBPHirqeScIuVVyz1mzI-FxoapQ8dcRIu-hDza_5vPAug5MF8jwUPjWdJ560OYLRMJOW4gHppMd4hYmGeNZYVkDv6ztEbB2ovWUXVUAZysoCugKJC4VhpvJ5hMp6#:~:text=In%20its%20opening%20weekend%2C%20Beetlejuice,box%20office%20with%20%2474%20million. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/beetlejuice_beetlejuice

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Join Dasha on a chilling journey through the realms of spooky pop culture. From dissecting classic horror movies to unraveling gripping TV shows and engaging mystery reads, this podcast delves into the eerie side of entertainment. Uncover all things spine-tingling yet surprisingly sweet in the world of haunting entertainment. Want more darkness between episodes? Follow @spookysweetpod on Instagram and X

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  • Creator
    Spooky but Sweet
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Spooky but Sweet
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