In this episode, Bonnie and Samantha dive into their version of March Madness with horror movie characters who have (in)famously gone off the deep end and explore why horror fans are drawn to them. Using examples from films like Carrie, Pearl, Psycho, American Psycho, Misery, and The Shining, they discuss whether these characters were born evil or became that way through trauma, isolation, obsession, or circumstance.
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Hosted by Samantha Hale and Bonnie Marie Williams
Based on Horror Nerd Comedy created by Samantha Hale
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Copywriter: Eva Williams
Editing and Post-Production: Sarah Manners and Bonnie Marie Williams
Creative Producer: Adam Molloy
Producers: Samantha Hale and Joe White
Executive Producer: Bonnie Marie Williams
Horror Nerds Podcast music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Podcast Intro by Joe White
Commercial Voiceover by Bonnie Marie Williams
"The Substance" Sketch written by Samantha Hale
VO by Anthony Landry, Bonnie Marie Williams, and Samantha Hale
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