We are celebrating our first Friday the 13th by discussing the 1980 slasher classic of the same name–because what kind of horror podcast would we be if we did not talk about this iconic franchise!

In today’s episode, we talk about the film's highs and lows, the birth of many of the horror tropes we love to make fun of today, the pristine summer camp vibes, and, of course, the outstanding practical effects.

And stick around for the paranormal segment of the podcast, as Ashley shares the true crime and haunted lore surrounding the Old Narrow Gauge Trail in Randolph, Maine.

Resources for Today’s Episode:

The Movies That Made Us: Friday the 13th - S3: E2

Camp Crystal Lake Tours

Friday the 13th Controversy: Did They Kill A Real Snake?

Reddit: Is it ‘Ki ki ki, ma ma ma’ or ‘Ch ch ch, ah ah ah’?

YouTube: Ch Ch Ch Ah Ah Ah

The Spooky Side of Maine: Hauntings and Urban Legends from the Pinetree State

The Ten Most Haunted Forests in the World

A Small Maine Town is Surrounded by One of the Most Haunted Forests in the World

NamUS: Missing Person - Lawrence Arthur Farrell

New England Legends: The Ghost of Bicycle Larry

Old Narrow Gauge Rail Trail

Old Narrow Gauge Trail - Haunt ME - S5: E3

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Heyyyyy, you guys! Join us, as we chat about the rollicking good time that is Steven Spielberg’s 1985 family action film, The Goonies. From the abundance of child stars that we still love today, to our stretch to classify this as anything remotely related to the horror genre, as always, we have thoughts!

After a little chat about this fun, little adventure flick, Ashley shares the haunting history of Isla de las Munecas AKA The Island of the Dolls, an allegedly haunted, and definitely eerie floating garden filled with hundreds of dismembered dolls in Mexico.

Resources for Today’s Episode:

The Center for Grieving Children Maine

The Castro Theatre in San Francisco

The Island of the Dolls has a murky and terrifying history

YouTube: Abandoned Island of the Dolls

The haunting story of the man who built The Island of the Dolls

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Breaker Breaker One-Niner, calling our fellow walkie-talkie freakshows to join us as we chat about another favorite–the 2001 J.J. Abrams action flick, Joy Ride. From our unrelenting childhood crush on Paul Walker, our differing feelings on the characters of Venna and Fuller, and our shared reverence for Rusty Nail as a nearly perfect villain, we have a lot to say about this fun and fast-paced thriller!

In today’s scary story segment, Ashley haunts Sara with the tale of Highway 666– the former name (great idea, huh?) of a real southwest highway that is FULL of paranormal lore.

You copy ALL that– Candy Caneeeee?

Resources for Today’s Episode:

Lights Out: Highway 666

The Mad Trucker of Route 666 - Phantom Serial Killer or Myth?

The Unexplained Phenomenon of Highway 666

On Deadly Route 666, The Real Devil is Alcohol

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