110 episodes

Josh, Mark & Billy gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.

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Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast Victims and Villains

    • TV & Film

Josh, Mark & Billy gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.

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    Green Room (2015) | Episode #109

    Green Room (2015) | Episode #109

    We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Green Room to see what will stare back. We got a last-minute gig with an unexpected, and uncomfortable, twist to it as we discuss this punk rock showdown with So Much Hope, Buried (https://linktr.ee/somuchhope). In this episode, we’ll discuss the new album from the band, the shocking nature of Green Room & more.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to https://www.spreaker.com/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Mark Moore & Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon.

    Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (https://bit.ly/agktheme), So Much Hope, Buried & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) | Episode #108

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) | Episode #108

    We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Killer Klowns from Outer Space to see what will stare back. Kristen Noriega (https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega), writer-director behind last year’s short film When You’re Gone, joins us to talk about the parallels between her film and the cult classic. In this episode, we get captured into the cotton candy cocoons to talk how the future of the the clowns, the importance of depression warning signs and more. Plus, music from Marlene Mendoza (https://www.marlenemendozamusic.com/).

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Mark Moore & Billy Tabor. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (https://bit.ly/agktheme), Marlene Mendoza & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Salem Horror Fest 2024 | Episode #107

    Salem Horror Fest 2024 | Episode #107

    We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Sigil, Livescreamers, Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered, Black Lake: Director’s Cut, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, The Vizitant, Faceless After Dark, Sins of the Father, Purgatory Jack, & Sweet Relief. Check out more information on Salem Horror Fest: https://www.salemhorror.com/

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Mark Moore & Billy Tabor.

    You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today! Music for this episode comes courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (https://bit.ly/agktheme) & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support.

    • 45 min
    Planet of the Apes (1968) | Episode #106

    Planet of the Apes (1968) | Episode #106

    We’re staring into the abyss of 1968’s Planet of the Apes to see what will gaze back. Griffey & Heath, of Misfit Parade (https://www.misfitparade.net/), join us to dive into their insane process of filmmaking. In this episode, we’ll discuss the prolific influence of the franchise, information suppression, the multifaceted nature of the narrative and much more.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to https://www.victimsandvillains... for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).
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    You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support.

    • 1 hr 21 min
    The First Omen (2024) | Episode #105

    The First Omen (2024) | Episode #105

    We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s The First Omen to see what will gaze back. Have we found a bright spot in an otherwise dead franchise? Josh, Mark & Billy debate the film’s ties to the original films, possible sequel ideas, Mark’s love of musicals & more.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

    You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support.

    • 38 min
    The Omen (2006) | Episode #104

    The Omen (2006) | Episode #104

    We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. In the era of horror remakes, Damien and Robert Thorne were left out. Julia Stiles & Liev Schreiber unite to recreate this horror classic. How does it stand against the original? Is it worthy of the Thorne legacy? Or just another forgettable remake? Find out in this brand new episode.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to https://www.victimsandvillains... for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Billy Tabor and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacDonald & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).
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    You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support.

    • 55 min

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