{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/640793c11181ac00116015fe/6717d25ee16fb75ed5669030?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What's going on in that Creepy Village?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/640793c11181ac00116015fe/1729613819075-c436dc20-ac80-43ca-b13b-d0d3b254614e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sometimes everyone is out to get you, especially in creepy villages.</p><p><br></p><p>Join hosts Mick and Ben for a spine-chilling Halloween special, that nearly killed Ben in the editing room, where they explore various horror themes across movies, literature, and television. This episode dives into werewolf film trailers such as '<strong>Werewolves</strong>' and<strong> 'The Wolf Man'</strong> remake. </p><p>Perhaps most importantly, they take a look at the trope of creepy villages in fiction and reality and occult horror with references to H.P. Lovecraft and Shirley Jackson. They discuss the portrayal of small-town horrors, pagan rituals in classics like<strong> 'The Wicker Man,'</strong> and the eerie vibe of BBC's <strong>'Robin Redbreast'</strong> (1970). The conversation also touches on the unique horror aspects of <strong>'Hot Fuzz,' 'The Apostle,' </strong>and <strong>'Midsommar,' </strong>as well as recent trends in film trailers and AI's influence on creative industries.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Sure Look, Sure Listen</p><p>02:17 Creepy Irish Villages and Pagan Cults</p><p>03:48 Listener Engagement and Reviews</p><p>05:04 Exploring Creepy Village Tropes in Media</p><p>06:02 The Victorian Era and Classism in Horror</p><p>10:56 American Suburban Horror: The Creepy Village</p><p>17:05 British Anthology Series: Robin Redbreast</p><p>28:26 The Wicker Man and Its Influence</p><p>33:22 Modern Takes on Creepy Villages: Hot Fuzz and More</p><p>34:53 Hot Stuff and Hot Fuzz</p><p>36:28 The Apostle: A Deep Dive</p><p>39:22 Midsommar and Cult Horrors</p><p>44:12 Derry, Maine: Stephen King's Creepy Town</p><p>49:22 Trailer Talk: Werewolves and More</p><p>01:02:47 The Monkey: A Stephen King Adaptation</p><p>01:06:16 Wrapping Up and Upcoming Episodes</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Give us a follow, or get in touch!:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hop Up On That Discord Baby!</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@surelooksurelisten\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tiktok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6007652b795a1c638da16e90/shows/640793c11181ac00116015fe/episodes/Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gmail</a></p><p><a href=\"https://substack.com/home/post/p-148682573?r=4cp15l&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Substack</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0K6MUog02vHNqa2XL86Isa?si=363efd462e734f9d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leave us a review on Spotify</a></p><p><a href=\"https://discord.gg/B9VaRzWa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Collecting Issues Discord</a></p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/collecting-issues/episodes/all-star-superman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to Collecting Issues</a></p>","author_name":"Michael and Benjamin"}