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Couples Therapy (2020)

Ep. 16

In the latest episode of The ALTER Tapes, Sharai and Joe discuss writer Mae Catt and director Tim Hendrix’s short 'Couples Therapy.' We're back to talk more about sex, female serial killers, the subjectivity of horror comedies, and asking for shorts to push the envelope. Plus: a challenge to listeners!

Premise: A nice couple is having some problems so they go to a therapist.

Connect with your co-hosts:

Sharai: @Misssharai / @NightmareFierce

Joe: @bstolemyremote / @horrorqueers

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