189 - Stay Alive (2006) w/ Ariel Powers-Schaub

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This week, we’re absolutely thrilled to welcome back friend of the show, the Internet’s 2000s Horror Queen, and author of the forthcoming book Millennial Nasties, Ariel Powers-Schaub to discuss the necessary-if-not-inconsistently-executed cinematic confluence of horror and video games! Listen NOW as we dissect such vital topics as whether or not Stay Alive qualifies as a millennial nasty, the power of a Jimmi Simpson performance, and the sheer lack of diversity in mid-aughts horror. Come for the horror talk, stay to hear Stephen reveal his weird hidden talent!

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