Show Notes
Acknowledgment of Country
I would like to acknowledge that I live, work, and learn on the traditional lands of the Dharug and Darkinjung peoples. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today.
Just like the Carrie novel, we have divided our discussion into 3 parts. We’ve even kept the OG names! So you can listen to either or all (or none), depending what you’re most interested in!
This episode is part 2, ‘Prom Night’, where we’re following Brian de Palma to the epic school night of his 1976 iconic movie adaptation.
Previously, in ep18 - part 1 - ‘Blood Sport’, we were dissecting the original 1974 Carrie novel by Stephen King. Expect scary spoilers, deep dives & terrifying tangents!
Next on the pod, In part 3 - BONUS, ‘Wreckage’, we will be peeking behind the curtain to see what Monsters hide behind the Archives with Caroline Bicks’s 2026 exploration of Carrie’s earlier drafts & alternative plot twists!
If you’re keen to come along on this bloody ride, make sure to stash some of those sanitary napkins & tampons from the broken vending machine in the bathroom, and get ready to PLUG IT UP!
Content Warning: like all of my eps, this is an explicit episode which is targeted at adults. It is labelled accordingly on your pod platforms with *E* symbol. However, if you’re listening on my website - take care of yourselves & your fam first! Please go through the triggers below before jumping in!
Potential Triggers: discussion or mentions of blood, menstruation, trauma, parental abuse towards their children, bullying, violence, school systems, sexual assault, religious mania.
Music - CC BY - royalty-free tracks by Free Music Archive:
- Soundwave Sphere - Dark Desires.mp3
- Tentacles - Dark
- The Dark Bean - noname
- The Dark Bean - ts kch tsss
- Mark Lingard - dead strings
Equipment:
JBL Quantum Stream Studio | Quad pattern premium USB microphone for streaming, recording and gaming
Audacity - recording & editing - free!