About this episode

The hosts humorously critique a bizarre 70s horror movie while embracing its nostalgic charm.

Join Chris, Matt, Rachel, and Samantha in an episode that turns a bizarre 70s horror movie into comedy gold, with the hosts tearing into the plot holes, ridiculous death scenes, and mannequin madness while still secretly loving the VHS-era weirdness. It’s a playful mix of roast, nostalgia, and “how did this get made?” energy that makes the chaos the whole point. Follow Samantha at: https://www.instagram.com/samantha_shay/ Follow Matt and Rachel at: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Matt, Rachel, Samantha

Topics covered

• 70s horror movies
• comedy
• plot holes
• nostalgia
• VHS-era
• death scenes
• mannequin madness

Keywords

• Tourist Trap
• 70s horror
• comedy podcast
• plot holes
• nostalgia
• death scenes
• mannequin

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Unearthed Podcasting Network, Strange and Beautiful Network

Books & works: Tourist Trap

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