Fatal Charm: The Female Psychopaths of the 1990s — Real & Fictional Killers Who Shaped an Era
This week on Terror Talk – Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, Shannon and Cathy dig into the real and fictional female psychopaths who defined the 1990s.From Aileen Wuornos and Karla Homolka to Pamela Smart and Susan Smith, we explore the psychology behind manipulation, obsession, and media fascination. Then we head to Hollywood for the dangerous allure of Catherine Tramell (Basic Instinct), Annie Wilkes (Misery), and Hedy from Single White Female — women who made fear sexy, smart, and deeply unsettling.We analyze how the decade turned “the femme fatale” into both a horror icon and a cultural warning — blending criminal psychology, gender dynamics, and pop culture history with our usual mix of insight and dark humor.💀 Follow & Connect:📸 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast📺 YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast📘 Facebook: Halloween All Year Long🎵 Music by: Mannequin Uprising
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Is the Devil Still Scary? Fear, Faith, and the Cultural Mirror
In this episode of Terror Talk – Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, hosts Shannon and Cathy ask the big question: Is the Devil still scary?From The Devil’s Advocate to The Witcher and beyond, we explore how modern horror and pop culture have reimagined Satan — not just as a monster, but as a mirror of human fear, power, and faith.Join us as we discuss the remnants of Satanic Panic and unpack why belief in the Devil might still serve a purpose for some — as both rebellion and reflection.Of course, no episode would be complete without a little humor — Cathy’s “Satanic Facts” trivia segment brings the laughs as we test our knowledge of infernal lore and devilish pop culture.Support the show on Patreon for exclusive deep dives, early access, and bonus discussions.Music by Mannequin UprisingFollow Us:Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: Terror Talk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year Long
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Unsolved Case Files - The Mysteries of Natalie Wood, Mary Rogers, and the Tylenol Murders
In this Unsolved Crimes episode of Terror Talk – Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, Shannon and Cathy dig into three of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.From Hollywood’s glittering shores to 19th-century New York and the shadowed aisles of 1980s Chicago, these cases reveal how beauty, mystery, and tragedy intertwine.We begin with the death of Natalie Wood, whose drowning off the coast of Los Angeles still raises questions decades later. Was it an accident, or something darker beneath the Hollywood glamour?Next, we travel back in time to the murder of Mary Rogers, the beautiful cigar girl whose unsolved death inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling story The Mystery of Marie Roget.Finally, we discuss The Chicago Tylenol Murders, a case that sparked national panic and changed the way America viewed consumer safety forever.This episode blends psychological insight with historical intrigue, exploring the archetypes of the “femme fatale,” the cultural fear of random violence, and the enduring fascination with unsolved crime.The psychological and cultural archetype of the “beautiful victim”How Natalie Wood’s case blurred lines between tragedy and scandalEdgar Allan Poe’s real-life inspiration for The Mystery of Marie RogetThe panic and policy changes caused by the Tylenol murdersWhy these cases continue to captivate decades laterDon’t miss weekly episodes diving into true crime, psychology, and horror culture.👉 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast👉 YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast👉 Facebook: Halloween All Year LongMusic by Mannequin Uprising — Original score for Terror Talk Podcast.
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Shrink Chat - Weapons, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Wednesday, The Institute, Perewangan
Welcome back to Terror Talk Podcast: Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, where criminal psychology meets the weird, wonderful world of horror pop culture — with a side of dark humor. In this Shrink Chat episode, Shannon and Cathy are back with a spoiler-free round of horror movie, TV, and book reviews, trivia, and ridiculous one-star critiques that’ll make every horror fan laugh out loud.We’re diving into the latest releases shaking up the horror scene — from The Conjuring: Last Rites and Weapons, to the haunting Indonesian horror Perewangan. We also talk about our current TV obsessions, including Wednesday, The Institute, and Task, plus the creepy and addictive read Kill Beth by Jon Cohn.Along the way, we play a round of Horror Trivia, roast some truly unhinged one-star reviews of beloved horror classics, and chat about what’s trending in 2025 horror news. If you’re a fan of psychological horror, supernatural scares, and millennial nostalgia, this one’s for you. Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: Terror Talk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year LongOriginal music by Mannequin Uprising – bringing the eerie vibes that make our nightmares dance.
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What the Hell? - Emotional Support Alligators & Headshot Experiments
Hold on to your sanity (and your helmets), because this week on Terror Talk we dive into the weirdest true crime stories that make us all shout, What the Hell?! From a criminal butt sniffer and an emotional support alligator to high school catfishing and model imposters, these bizarre tales will have you laughing, gasping, and questioning humanity.We also cover a truly head-scratching experiment: two men who shot each other in the head while wearing helmets… to see if they’d survive. Plus, we tackle some serious-yet-confusing stories and answer a listener question about Kohberger—because even in the chaos, we’ve got you covered.🎵 Music by: Mannequin Uprising📸 Follow us on Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast▶️ Watch on YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast👻 Join us on Facebook: Halloween All Year Long
True crime and horror podcast where criminal psychology meets serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and horror movies. We dive into the twisted minds of psychopaths, narcissists, cult leaders, and unhinged criminals while also exploring horror cinema, directors, and the psychology behind fear. With a dark sense of humor and a conversational style, we cover everything from infamous killers to ridiculous crimes—because sometimes the truth is scarier (and funnier) than fiction.
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