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The episode discusses the 1981 film GHOSTKEEPER with guest Yasmina Ketita, exploring its themes, production, and cultural significance.

At long last, here's our episode on 1981's GHOSTKEEPER! If you picked up the Blu-ray from Canadian International Pictures that was released earlier this year, you may have already heard our track discussing the film with Rue Morgue writer, Terror Vision contributor, film programmer, and podcaster Yasmina Ketita! But even if you have, here's a longer version of that recording with even more discussion about Canadian director James Makichuk's debut film, shot on location in Alberta, Canada. We discuss all the important aspects of the movie: the importance of being grateful for free coffee, difficult monologues, the beauty and terror of Alberta winters, and All-Dressed chips! Also, how exactly does one say, "wendigo?" Erica finds an all-new and unexpected pronunciation! Yasmina dives deep into Makichuk's post-GHOSTKEEPER career! Marc explains how snowmobiles work! Ryan offers his secret to withstanding a long winter! This episode has it all! Listen of we'll sick Georgie Collins on you! Follow Yasmina here: https://www.instagram.com/yasmina_666/ Order the Blu-Ray of GHOSTKEEPER here: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/canadian-international-pictures/products/ghostkeeper For more…

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