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Hard Candy (2005) with special guest Amanda Jane Stern

Ep. 220
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CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault/pedophilia, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :)


On today's episode, we're finishing up April and bringing a close to our coverage of REVENGE movies on the pod, by covering one of the best revenge movies out there that only takes place in one location and stress everyone the fuck out; we're putting on our obligatory red sweatshirt and torturing a rapist as we cover Hard Candy (2005). Joining me for today's conversation is actress, writer and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern!


We go all over the place for this episode, but me and Amanda had a wonderful conversation all about this wonderful movie and just how important it is to this specific genre. You don't wanna miss this one.

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