This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we hole up in a remote house of grief to unpack Bring Her Back. We explore its eerie mix of folk horror and psychological dread as step-siblings Andy and Piper are placed with Laura, a foster mother whose fragile kindness turns chilling. We wrestle with sympathizing with Laura without excusing her actions, examine the trauma endured by fiercely protective Andy, and ask the big question: why are the dead always so damp?

Plus, we dig into the Tari Resurrection theory, debate whether Laura is truly alive, question her ritual commitment issues, break down the unsettling Dark Angels ARG, and consider whether this brutal watch is actually enjoyable, especially stacked against Talk to Me.

Finally, we rate the film on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13!

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we head back to Cabrini Green and dive into the haunting world of Candyman (2021). We break down the new lore introduced in the reboot/spiritual sequel, unpack whether the film’s expanded mythology strengthens or complicates the legend, and debate if Candyman’s rules actually make sense yet again.

Of course, we also ask the big question… does this movie live up to the iconic 1992 classic, or does it struggle to fill some very bloody shoes?

Finally, we rate the film on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13!

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re slicing into the Valentine’s Day slasher that mixes romance, humor, and a surprisingly tangled killer mythology.

We dig into the film’s love‑meets‑mayhem formula — a killer who only strikes on Valentine’s Day, the supposed “sanctity” of the holiday, and the movie’s blend of gore and comedy. We also break down the central couple: their coffee‑shop meet‑cute, Ally’s emotional baggage, Jay’s questionable “fix the marketing campaign by going on a date” strategy, and whether they’re charming or just unrealistically perfect.

Follow along as we discuss the Heart Eyes Killer's evolving mask design, the twist of multiple murderers, the darkly funny idea of a homicidal couple, and the unexpected kink‑driven motive behind the carnage. We talk standout kills, franchise potential, and why the public in this universe seems bizarrely eager to celebrate a holiday‑themed murderer.

Finally, we wrap up with our ratings and decide whether Heart Eyes is a bloody Valentine worth sending.

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This week, we dive headfirst into the tomato-splattered battlefield of Rotten Tomatoes! Are the movies we’ve covered truly THAT bad, or are the critics just being dramatic? From Weapons to Sinners, Companion to Better Watch Out, no film escapes judgment!

Which movie has poor scripting and awkward performances? Which one is a shallow portrayal of guilt? And which film can do better??

Strap in for surprises and questionable scores as Stephanie tries to guess the movies! All the movies we covered in the second half of 2025 are up for judgement!

Below is the list if you would like to play along!

As Above So Below

Scooby-Doo

The Platform

Night of the Demons

The Gate

The Monkey

Companion

I Know What You Did Last Summer

Weapons

We're All Going to the World's Fair

Teen Wolf

A Nightmare on Elm Street

The Babysitter

Hocus Pocus

Halloween

Ghost

Heathers

Sandman

Gremlins

Promising Young

Woman

The Lodge

Sinners

Better Watch Out

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we acknowledge our tethered in Jordan Peele’s Us, a 2019 film that took the idea of an average family vacation and turned it into a terrifying uprising. Joining the discussion is special guest and fellow YouTuber, Kaydra from Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast, bringing sharp insights, bold theories, and the tie between Us and Carl Jung’s Shadow Work.

Together, we break down the symbolism, the social commentary, the unforgettable performances, and of course… the Tethered. Expect laughs, chills, and a few existential spirals as we explore what Us says about identity, privilege, and the shadows we try to outrun.

If you love horror, deep dives, and unhinged tangents, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Follow along to see where Us falls on our scary rating scale!

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https://www.perplexitymysterypodcast.com/

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we investigate the shadowy (and extremely blue) dummy infested world of Dead Silence. We unpack the film’s chilling atmosphere, the terror of dolls and dummies, and why this movie’s reputation isn’t the greatest. While many fans dismissed it, we might have had a very different experience!

Is Mary Shaw secretly one of the genre’s most unsettling villains? Did the film deserve more love than it got? And how high does it climb on our scary scale of 1 to 13?

Join us as we talk about all things Dead Silence. Just remember, beware the stare of Mary Shaw!

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we pick up the receiver once again and dive into the chilling world of The Black Phone 2. We return to the Grabber’s shadowy legacy, ghostly phone calls, and a sequel that insists landlines are still the most dangerous technology ever invented.

We ask the big questions: Does the sequel hold up to the hype of the original? Is the change to a more horror themed plot an upgrade to this storyline? In addition, we break down the the family's history with the Grabber, the shift to Gwen as the lead, and wonder if Finn is getting the attention he need to heal from his trauma.

As always, we wrap things up with our rankings, placing The Black Phone 2 somewhere on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Tune in to find out where this sequel lands!

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we step past the yellow-marked borders and into the eerie world of The Village. We dig into this M. Night Shyamalan’s twist-filled tale and tall things twists!

Were the reveals genuinely surprising or did you spot them a mile away? We wonder whether the village elders are protectors, manipulators, or something far more complicated as we unpack the ethics of secrecy and fear. And of course, we confront the creatures lurking in the woods: were they nightmare fuel or not-so-scary farces in red cloaks?

As always, we close things out with our rankings, placing The Village somewhere on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Tune in to find out where this atmospheric thriller lands!

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