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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 7h

So far, everyone has said 2 😅

Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 8h

A handy guide to which "Nightmare" movies have I done episodes on

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) ✅
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 ❌
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 ❌
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 ❌
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 ❌
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare ❌
Wes Craven's New Nightmare ✅

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 10h

Day 9 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

The Frighteners is the best horror comedy most people have never seen. Like a ghost.

#thefrighteners

Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 14h

"You know, I've always wanted a child. And now I think I'll have one on toast!"

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 19h

🚨BRAND-NEW EPISODE🚨

Episode 316 - WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE

Two years before Scream made meta-horror go mainstream, Wes Craven gave us a terrifyingly clever twist on his nightmares, and made Freddy scary again, after a decade of comedic quips and merchandising.

Available in your podcast app📱🎧

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 1d

Day 8 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

If you think about it, biologically, the Wolfman *has* to have nards. But what about Frankenstein? 🤔

#themonstersquad

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 1d

One week til the Independent Podcast Awards 2025! I'm so excited to meet all the nominees, as well as my fellow judges. It will be an incredible celebration of the best indie podcasts, and I look forward to filling my podcast app up.

Who let that absolute weirdo on stage last year, though?

Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow, 6am BST...

Episode 316...

The history and legacy of...

WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE

Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 2d

Isn't she just the best?! Evie is one of my favorite characters in cinema. I love how she made nerds, like me, sexy, but in a nerdy way... 😅

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 2d

The greatest movie ever made got a write up in today's @theguardian.com by Jordan Prosser... because yes, The Mummy (1999) is everyone's bisexual awakening.

Quote "Every character on screen - regardless of gender or narrative affiliation - exudes sweaty sexual energy". Ain't that the truth. 🥵

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 2d

I've been podcasting almost seven years now, and the Em of seven years ago would never step outside of her comfort zone and watch horror movies. I'm working my way though all the classics bit by bit, and this feels like true growth - as a podcaster, and a movie lover! I'm proud of myself 😁

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 2d

Day 7 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

Breakfast... Orange... Orange Beetle... Uh, Beetle Fruit... Beetle Breakfast... Beetle Drink... Beetle, Beetle Juice?

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 3d

Day 6 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

Keep away from bright light, don't get it wet, and never ever feed it after midnight!

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 3d

"It was always you, Helen" could be Candyman professing his eternal love for Helen Lyle, but similarly "It was always you, Helen" could be telling us that Helen actually committed all of these crimes, and imagined Candyman as the perpetrator...

What's your take?

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 3d

All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die. And I've achieved all but one of those things.

This week's Podcast of the Week is... @onceuponavhs.bsky.social, with Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992).

Next week's coming in verbaldiorama.com/newsletter

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 4d

Day 5 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

A movie that deserves more of an audience for its campy villain, world building and incredible practical demons.

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 4d

Chicago's ABLA Housing Project apartments were actually designed to have maintenance areas between apartments, linked by bathrooms. The murder in Candyman of Ruthie Jean was based on the real murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy, where the perpetrator really did come through her bathroom cabinet.

Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 5d

Day 4 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

Wes Craven is coming to this podcast next Thursday with a meta masterpiece, but PLEASE DON'T KILL ME MR. GHOSTFACE!

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 6d

Day 3 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

You know, you could stay forever, if you want to. There's one tiny thing we have to do first...

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 6d

May we all have the confidence of Helen Lyle while researching urban legends for her graduate thesis at Cabrini-Green...

verbaldiorama.com/newsletter

Verbal Diorama, Verbal Diorama, Verbal Diorama, Verbal Diorama... Verbal Diorama.

... I have been summoned.

verbaldiorama.com

Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 6d

Episode 316 - WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE is now available for $5/£4+ Patrons on their exclusive RSS feed at verbaldiorama.com/patreon.

It'll be available for everyone next Thursday (9th October)

"Dylan... until mommy gets back... whatever you do, don't fall asleep."

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 7d

Day 2 of Verbal Diorama's 31 Episodes of Spooktober! 🎃

31 days, 31 movie recommendations, 31 podcast episodes to listen to after all about the history and legacy of each movie.

Suddenly (Seymour), I feel kinda hungry. Feed me? FEED ME!

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 7d

"Every kid knows who Freddy is. He's like Santa Claus... or King Kong or..."

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 7d

Be my listener.

Candyman (1992) appeared in your podcast app today, like an urban legend being called five times.

Come with me, and be immortal.

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Em @VerbalDiorama: A Film History Podcast @verbaldiorama.bsky.social · 7d

🚨BRAND-NEW EPISODE🚨

Episode 315 - CANDYMAN (1992)

Candyman is not just a horror movie; it’s a reflection of societal fears, racial injustice, white privilege, and the haunting legacy of violence against black people in America.

Available in your podcast app📱🎧

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