After Midnight With JC and AC

JC Bratton
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Avatars of young adult horror short story writer and filmmaker, JC Bratton, and her husband, AC, host short podcast episodes centered around horror tales, creepy topics, and the macabre! The content is written and edited by JC Bratton.

  1. Sep 3

    Jeepers CREEPERS!

    After Midnight Podcast | Why You Should NEVER Use Craigslist Again 🔪 | #creepmovie #indiehorror #aftermidnight Summary / Description:Welcome to a special solo episode of the After Midnight Podcast! Tonight, JC is launching a brand-new segment: After Midnight Recommends. If you want proof that character-driven indie horror is thriving, look no further than the deeply unsettling Amazon Prime rabbit hole that is Creep and Creep 2. Join JC as she breaks down why Mark Duplass’s bizarre, emotionally needy serial killer "Josef" gives Dexter a run for his money. We're diving into the toxic codependency of the second film, how Sara (Desiree Akhavan) completely subverts the found-footage victim trope, and the ultimate question: can a psychopath actually change for love? (Spoiler: it involves a shovel to the head). Plus, we'll talk about where the franchise pivoted after the films with the hit Shudder series, The Creep Tapes. Lock your doors, delete your Craigslist account, and hit play! 🎧🎬 Hashtags:#creepmovie #indiehorror #foundfootage #markduplass #horrormovies #thecreeptapes #psychologicalthriller #aftermidnightpodcast #horrortok #moviereview

  2. Aug 24

    Haunted Alarm Clocks: WTF?!

    What happens when the scariest thing in your bedroom is sitting right on your nightstand? Join JC and AC as they swap bone-chilling true stories of phantom digital alarms and a possessed Disney princess clock that simply refuses to be unplugged. #AfterMidnightPodcast #HauntedClocks #CreepyStories #TrueParanormal #SpookyPodcasts #MidnightScares #GhostStories #PodcastRecommendations #ParanormalActivity #SpookySeason

  3. Aug 23

    "This Man" - The Internet's Creepiest Phenomenon

    When thousands of unconnected people around the world dream of the exact same terrifying stranger, is it a psychological glitch, a viral hoax, or something far more sinister? Grab your headphones, turn off the lights, and join us as we explore the darkest corners of the human mind. #AfterMidnightPodcast #ThisMan #DreamInterpretation #UrbanLegends #HorrorPodcast #Creepypasta #Macabre #PsychologicalMystery #ScaryStories #TrueCreep

  4. Aug 21

    Why You See MONSTERS in the Mirror: The Strange Face Illusion

    JC and AC explore the timeless horror trope of creepy mirrors and a 2010 study on the "Strange Face Illusion." By exploring the visual phenomenon known as Troxler fading, they reveal how dim lighting and prolonged staring cause our visual neurons to quiet down, forcing our brains to frantically fill in the missing information resulting in monstrous illusions!

  5. Aug 17

    Friday the 13th Unmasked

    Why does the calendar's spookiest day make us so genuinely nervous? JC and AC dig into the origins of Friday the 13th. From ancient religious associations and early 20th-century literature to the 1980s slasher films that cemented the date in pop culture, they uncover the fascinating science and history behind why humanity clings to superstitions. Grab your lucky charms and tune in!

  6. Aug 9

    The Doppelgänger

    In this chilling episode of After Midnight, JC and AC dive deep into the eerie folklore of the doppelgänger. Moving past the modern idea of simple shape-shifters, they explore traditional German death omens, the Norse Vardøger, and the unsettling reality of psychological phenomena like autoscopy. JC shares a lifelong obsession with The Twilight Zone classic "Mirror Image" and recounts a truly terrifying personal dream of an evil double lurking right behind them—a nightmare that directly inspired their YouTube micro-short, "Double."

  7. Aug 8

    Terminal Lucidity

    Have you ever heard of someone waking from decades of advanced dementia to say a perfectly lucid, heartbreakingly beautiful goodbye?Unpack the mind-bending reality of terminal lucidity, where the fog of severe brain damage suddenly vanishes in a person's final hours. JC & AC share the unbelievable true story of a woman who never spoke a single word in her life until she sang serene hymns on her deathbed, and they break down the cutting-edge research asking the ultimate question: Is our consciousness truly confined to the physical brain, or is death simply a peaceful transition?Read more about Anna "Kathe" Ehmer's case here.

  8. Aug 7

    The Witching Hour

    Why do so many of us jolt awake in the dead of night—specifically around 3:33 AM—convinced someone (or something) is watching us? In this episode of After Midnight, JC & AC dive into the creepy phenomenon known as the Witching Hour ("Devil's Hour").The duo explores the centuries-old folklore behind the thinnest veil between light and dark—dating all the way back to the year 1775. But is it paranormal activity, or is your brain pulling a late-night prank?

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Avatars of young adult horror short story writer and filmmaker, JC Bratton, and her husband, AC, host short podcast episodes centered around horror tales, creepy topics, and the macabre! The content is written and edited by JC Bratton.

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