Hereditary [Pt 2] | Hot Fires & Piano Wires

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On this episode, the Clever Ghouls continue to discuss Hereditary, the 2018 psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. This episode focuses on the filmmaking aspects of the movie and includes discussions surrounding the use of sound, psychological suspense, the use of miniatures, and a closer look into what makes Hereditary so SCARY.
This film is rated R for horror violence, disturbing images, language, drug use, and brief graphic nudity. For more information we invite you to visit Hereditary’s listing on DoesTheDogDie.com.
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 w/ Maegan
• Thanatophobia: The Psychology Behind Death Anxiety w/ Maegan
• Unveiling the Dark Depths: The History of Psychological Horror w/ Maegan
• Electric Meatballs: Brain Anatomy and How the Brain Works w/ Maegan

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!
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