The Violet Hour Presents: The Elmwood Strain - Episode 1

About this episode

The episode introduces a traumatized woman returning to her hometown to confront her past and the strange drug affecting her old friends.

Introducing THE ELMWOOD STRAIN, a new scripted horror podcast from Violet Hour Media. A traumatized woman reluctantly returns to her dying hometown to find the stoner friends she abandoned are hooked on a strange new drug—with bizarre, seemingly supernatural qualities. Episode 01 - Mighty Sabertooths Paige is a popular senior at Elmwood High until a violent tragedy forces her family to flee the town. A decade after abandoning her three best friends, Paige gets word that one of them has died under mysterious circumstances, forcing her to face the past. A Violet Hour Media Production. LISTENER WARNING: This program includes depictions of gun violence and other subject matter that may be upsetting for listeners. Please proceed with caution. If you would prefer a version of this episode that has gun-related triggers removed, please visit our website at www.violethourmedia.com/elmwood-strain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• horror
• drama
• supernatural
• friendship
• trauma

Keywords

• horror podcast
• drug
• supernatural
• trauma
• friendship
• Elmwood Strain

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Violet Hour Media

Places: Elmwood High, Elmwood

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