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The Banshees

The Banshees

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 Why are horror films scary? Just what is it in horror movies, shows, stories, and legends that causes chills to run through our bodies and give us nightmares? These are some of the questions we attempt to answer as we talk about all things horror. The Banshees is a podcast hosted by Christina D'Costa and Yadira Aguilar. Each episode is a dive into the scary and unknown. We look at everything from cryptids and legends to hauntings, horror films, and books with an inquisitive eye.The Banshees Art
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  • Ouija Board - Why's It Scary?

    Ouija Board - Why's It Scary?
    Apr 18 2023
    The Ouija Board is a staple within American culture today. Known to be associated with demons and the spiritual realm, it's been featured in numerous movies and stories about the Ouija board can be found far and wide across the internet. But where did it come from? Why do even the most skeptical people refuse to be near one? Why is it so scary? Join Christina and Yadira as they try to answer these questions and uncover the true story of the Ouija board. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. Also, don't forget to rate and share our podcast if you like our content and follow us on social media :) Twitter: @banshees_pod The Banshees Pod (@banshees_pod) / Twitter Instagram: thebansheespod The Banshees Podcast (@thebansheespod) | Instagram TikTok: @thebansheespod YouTube: The Banshees - YouTube Sources Cassie, R. (n.d.). Not dead yet. Baltimore Magazine. The Dark History Behind Ouija Boards (baltimoremagazine.com) Rodriguez-McRobbie, L. (2013). The strange and mysterious history of the Ouija Board. Smithsonian Magazine. The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board | History| Smithsonian Magazine White, E. (2016). In the joints of their toes. The Paris Review. The Paris Review - How the Fox Sisters’ Hoax Gave Birth to Spiritualism Music Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod - YouTube [non copyright music] 'honey jam' lofi aesthetic music by massobeats - YouTube
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    52 mins
  • Story Time: Anansi's Goatman

    Story Time: Anansi's Goatman
    Apr 14 2023

    An oldie but a goodie, a classic Creepypasta that re-cemented the Goatman into the collective unconscious of the internet. Also a huge factor into Yadira's perfectly rational fear of the woods. We hope you enjoy this reading! Please like, share, and subscribe!

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    Anansi's Goatman Story | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

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    40 mins
  • Junji Ito: The one where we gush about him - Horror Literature

    Junji Ito: The one where we gush about him - Horror Literature
    Mar 29 2023

    Did you know that Netflix adapted Junji Ito's manga into an anime?!....Because we certainly didn't!

    So far, there have been 2 anime adaptations of Junji Ito's manga. The first one was promoted by Crunchyroll and turned out to be quite the disappointment with poor animation quality. The second adaptation was much better, but Netflix didn't promote it!

    Join the hosts, Yadira and Christina as they express:

    1) their disappointment in Netflix for not promoting "Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre", and

    2)their love for Junji Ito, an icon in the horror manga space, and a pioneer for Japanese horror manga in the U.S.

    Junji Ito was born in Japan in 1963. He was working as a dental technician, when he decided to pursue his passion drawing horror manga. His passion became his career in 1987 when he won the Kazuo Umezu Award for a short story that would become one of his most well-known works to date. Fast forward, and Ito wins Best Adaptation From Another Medium for Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection during the 2019 Eisner Awards (the Oscars of comics). Then, in the 2021 Eisner Awards, Ito wins both the Best U.S. Edition of International Material-Asia for Remina, and Best Writer/Artist for both Remina and Venus in the Blind Spot.

    We sincerely hope you decide to read some of Junji Ito's work after listening to our episode if you aren't already a fan. However, if you are a fan, maybe this episode will introduce you to some other titles you will enjoy reading :D (Note: We aren't affiliated with VIZ media, so we aren't making any money from trying to get listeners to read Junji Ito's work. We just truly love what he does!)


    Thank you for listening. Remember to like and subscribe and leave us a rating! It truly does help us out and we hope you enjoy us enough to support us. Also, follow us on social media! We're a bit lonely there and would love to start doing things and interacting with you all.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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