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Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

By: Erika and Katy
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Katy and Erika are two chill chicks who take horror flicks way too seriously.

New episodes post once a month.

Peterson/Williams 2023
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Episodes
  • Purge: Anarchy (2014)
    Mar 10 2026

    PURGE LAW! Katy and Erika return to their favorite(?) series with "Purge: Anarchy." They dive deep into macroeconomics, the hallmarks of the Sad Dad, and if weekend Purge goes harder than weekday Purge (note: this movie takes place on a Tuesday).

    • “Dracula Untold, Told: The Saddest Dad in the World,” Daniel Lavery, née Ortberg: https://the-toast.archive.town/2014/10/14/dracula-untold-told/
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Let the Right One In (2008)
    Feb 10 2026

    It's back to Vamps, as Erika and Katy discuss "Let the Right One In." They dive deep into dark romantasy, cold-weather wear, and just why the hell those wonky little cats were even included in this otherwise emaculate film.

    • "Horror and Romance in Films: The Perfect Marriage," Emma Cole: https://www.houseofgamut.com/magazine/horror-and-romance-in-films-the-perfect-marriage/
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Violent Night (2022)
    Dec 23 2025

    Erika and Katy are coming to town--to discuss "Violent Night." They dive deep into the Grinch vs. Scrooge, Anglo-Saxons vs. Vikings, and the Epiphany Witch vs. Daddy Christmas.

    • “The German Santa Claus – Weihnachtsmann,” German Culture: https://germanculture.com.ua/christmas-recipes/the-german-santa-claus-weihnachtsmann/
    • “Babbo Natale—All About Italy’s Santa Claus,” Candace Criscione: https://mominitaly.com/babbo-natale-italian-santa-claus/
    • “Christmas in China,” James Cooper: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/china
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    1 hr and 45 mins
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