Myths in Movies
Join friends Erin and Sarah as they explore some of the best myths and legends featured in film and television. We’ll discover how those tall tales turned into legendary monsters or beloved heroes. When we're not covering monsters and things that go bump in the night, we'll analyze some of our favorite movies and discover their surprising links to mythology, ancient and modern alike. Join us!
Podcasting since 2021 • 97 episodes
Myths in Movies
Latest Episodes
Slashers and the Final Girl
This week we are talking about slashers! I was interested in the final girl trope so I thought we discuss the framework of a slasher and why certain tropes succeed or fail.
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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38:46
The Babadook
This week we are exploring the origins, themes, and possible real creatures that inspired the horror movie monster, the Babadook.
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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35:21
Creature from the Black Lagoon
This week we are covering an iconic monster- the Creature from the Black Lagoon! We are learning how the creature came to be and the terrifying monster that inspired it.
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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33:38
Grendel's Mother: Villian or Victim?
This week we are going to talk about the most famous force of vengeance in English literature- Grendel's mother. She is known as the mother of revenge but why? And more importantly- did he have it coming?
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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39:16
The Festive Yule Cat
We are back baby! After a nice little Christmas break, I thought it would be fun to extend the Christmas cheer. This creature hails from Iceland and is basically the feline version of Krampus. It will eat the children who do not wear their new ...
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Episode 90
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33:42