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What’s your favorite scary movie? Join Jenn, Lara, Mike and special guest Ryan Larson as they head to Woodsboro to pop some popcorn, watch a video, and talk Comfort Horror with Wes Craven’s meta-slasher masterpiece, Scream. They’ll send you a copy. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Psychoanalysis requests the pleasure of your company for a night of mystery and magic. Join us for drinks, dinner, uncomfortable entertainment, and a lively discussion of Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation. We’ll provide the wine, you provide the trauma. Look for the house with the red lantern. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Theeeeey’re heeeere. Psychoanalysis is back with another comfort horror episode! Jenn, Mike, and Lara are joined by Elbee Bargeron from Grumpire.com to talk about the 1982 haunted house classic, Poltergeist! They moved the pod, BUT THEY NEVER MOVED THE BODIES!!! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Friday the 13th in the context of Grief. His name is Jason, and today is his birthday. Psychoanalysis unpacks the concept of grief and explores how the death of Jason Voorhees informs the events of the original Friday the 13th. play play play now now now Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

It’s almost Halloween and Psychoanalysis is ready for candy! Put on your costume and join us at the quarry for Michael Dougherty’s 2007 cult classic, Trick ‘r’ Treat! Just don’t blow out the jack-o’-lantern! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Tired of Smarch Weather? Put down your cursed frogurt and join us for a late night fog walk through The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror. We’re joined by special guest Justin Gerber of Halloweenies to rank our favorite segments, and if you don’t like our picks, we owe you a coke. Guarantee void in Tennessee. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining PTSD through the narrative arc of Sidney Prescott. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we travel all the way from Woodsboro to LA with our favorite final girl. We’ll talk about her story through the first three Scream films and explore the ways PTSD  can affect our lives and relationships. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

T’is the season to get spooky and what better way to do it than with John Carpenter’s slasher classic, Halloween. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike along with special guest Michael Roffman to talk about why we love returning to Haddonfield year after year and the enduring power of The Shape. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining The Descent in the context of PTSD. We’ve just descended into a deep, dark hole in the woods and it doesn’t look at all like the guidebook. Join hosts, Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we kick off October with a new monthly theme. We’ll discuss PTSD and how it’s represented in Neil Marshall’s 2005 cave horror, The Descent. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Fright Night and The ‘Burbs in the context of paranoia. Something strange is happening in suburbia. We continue our two part series by discussing the way these 80s classics depict the alienating quality of the suburbs, the roles we play in our communities, and what happens when we step out of them. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Sinister in the context of paranoia. We begin this two part series with Scott Derickson’s terrifying supernatural horror. From true crime and conspiracy theories to brain chemistry and cognition, we’ll discuss the many ways fear can take root inside the mind. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man (2020) in the context of toxic and abusive relationships. Continuing our two part series, this episode deals more with the abusive aspect of unhealthy relationships. From the lasting effects of intimate partner violence to ways to support survivors, we bring this oft-difficult albeit vital subject into the light. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Ari Aster’s Midsommar (2019) in the context of toxic and abusive relationships.  From codependency and gaslighting to couples therapy and consent, this episode dissects the many different ways we relate to each other -- for better or worse. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining John Hancock’s Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971) in the context of anxiety. From social anxiety to personal anxiety to how psychological treatment for anxiety has evolved since the late 1960s-early 70s, this episode covers it all while celebrating and dissecting this creepy hidden gem. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Do you want to know why anxious people love horror movies? Hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and therapist Mike Snoonian break it down (and back it up with academic research) on this premiere episode. They also discuss their own mental health experiences and why they love horror. Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively