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In this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Annihilation. Released in 2018 and directed by Alex Garland, this movie took us on a mind-altering journey into the heart of "The Shimmer," an iridescent and expanding phenomenon that defies the laws of nature. We talk about themes like the consequences of humans on nature and nature taken back what’s theirs, the human condition, self destruction, the fear of the unknown, and because Maegan likes to be an ass and constantly trigger Blair’s thanatophobia..acceptance of Mortality and Impermanence.
In both the intro and the outro of this episode, there is an acoustic guitar cover of “What Do You Know?” by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow. This was played and recorded by Maegan, and we do not own the rights to this song.
Annihilation is rated R by the MPAA for violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality. For a full list of content warnings for this movie, please check out its listing on doesthedogdie.com. But a few to be mindful of in our discussions are terminal illness, climit crisis, self harm and suicide, as well as death and grief; but nothing graphic on any of the above. And while a dog doesn’t die in this film, there are a few incidents of animal death.
This episode has minisodes to accompany it, so definitely take some time to listen to those for even MORE in-depth content!

• Dare to Be Scared: Psychology & Neurophysiology of Fear | Minisode w/ Maegan
• Technostress: Sci-Fi & How It Reflects Our Societal Fears | Minisode w/ Maegan
• Monsters are Good For Us: Grief & Mourning Through Horror | Miniside w/ Maegan
• Thanatophobia: The Psychology Behind Death Anxiety | Minisode w/ Maegan
• Unveiling the Dark Depths: The History of Psychological Horror | Minisode w/ Maegan

The Clever Ghouls podcast is run by Blair, Maegan, Marissa, & Melissa. This episode was written, led, and edited by Maegab. Our intro and outro music was created for us by Josh Marshall. For more episodes and other spooky content, find us on your favorite social media platform and pod-catcher through our handle @CleverGhouls. Don’t forget to subscribe and share, and if you really like our content, please leave us a review…or we’ll sic the ScreamBearTM on you. Thanks for listening!

The Clever Ghouls podcast, hosted by Maegan and Blair, is a show dedicated to watching, analyzing, and discussing the movies that make us think about them long after we’ve left the theater or turned off the TV. We bring quick wit and unique perspectives from backgrounds like art history, cinematography, psychology, analysis, public education, mysticism, mythos, and more to create a curated, inclusive conversation around the spooky movies we love. Tune in on your favorite podcast hosting platform to listen along, join the conversation, and chime in with your own observations!
Our intro and outro music was created for us by Josh Marshall. For more episodes and other spooky content, find us on your favorite social media platform through our handle: @CleverGhouls. Don’t forget to subscribe and share, and if you really like our content, please leave us a review. Or we’ll haunt you forever. Thanks for listening!