Episode 56: Live from ArmadilloCon 2: Reality Bites

Recorded Live at ArmadilloCon in Austin, TX!

The Women in Caskets try to make sense of all those horror movies featuring, "Based on a True Story," in their title cards. From films that bear only a passing semblance to their source to somewhat faithful adaptations, serial killers to killer animals, and the truly gutsy ones that just made it all up and pretended it was real, it's a master list of the real-life macabre. 

The full list of films mentioned and their trailers can be found in our episode playlist on YouTube HERE.

Stuff You Missed In History Class did an episode on two of the killers mentioned (and probably more): Mary Ann Cotton and Sawney Beane. Check them out!

And one correction: Dawn mis-identified the plaintiff in the Warren litigation. The Warrens didn't bring the lawsuit, Gerald Brittle, author of a book on the Warrens, did, claiming that the Warrens gave him exclusive rights to their stories and all derivative works coming out of them. Warner Bros. et al claim the movies are based on historical records and therefore available for free use. Brittle countered that the Warrens made it all up, making the works fiction and therefore - you know what, it's kinda hysterical to read it all, look it up sometime. 

Thanks always to The Shape for the intro and outro music. Now also featuring, "Fritz Was Here" by YoshiBlade (via OCRemix).

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The Con is On!

So neither of us are blessed to be at SDCC this year, but we are attending ArmadilloCon, a local Lit and Fantasy convention with a heavy dose of SciFi and an increasing Horror presence. It's one of TX's longest running conventions and we can't wait.

Why are convention halls so creepy when they're empty?

We were totally honored to be invited to speak on a number of their panels and their schedule just went LIVE! Our panels and times are below, but if you want to see the full schedule you can go to their website HERE (worth it to go see who's going to be on the panels with us). If you are in the Austin area, join us! Their at-the-door rates are from $30-$40 per day or $55 for the full weekend.

Dates: July 29-31 2016, Omni Southpark Hotel, Austin, Texas

Appearances:

SF Movies of the 1950s-1970s
An appreciation of classic SF movies.
Fri 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Dawn Only

Be a Zombie!
Our panelists will talk about what it takes to be a great zombie! How do you walk, talk, dance, dress? What are our favorite examples?
Fri 9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Jen and Dawn

Comic Books You Should Be Reading
What comics should we be reading, and why?
Fri 10:00 PM-11:00 PM
Dawn Only

The Joy of Fancasting
What's happening in the world of online fandom? What are the trends? What do we love? What's involved in getting started? Topics to include podcasts, Booktube, and more.
Sat 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Jen and Dawn

Feminism and Horror Movies
Can horror movies be feminist? Can feminists love horror? Is horror ever romantic?
Sat 7:00 PM-8:00
Jen and Dawn

Open Mic!
Got a story to share? A poem, song, interpretive dance, or maybe some jokes? We're looking for attendees to show us what they've got! You'll be able to sign up for a 5 minute slot at the convention, at the Registration Table.
Sat 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Hosted by Jen and Dawn

Women in Caskets Podcast - LIVE
The Women in Caskets podcast team is here to rock your world! They love horror. Come and enjoy the creepy!
Sun 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
...you need to ask?

Now, there may be some moving around before the con, but this looks like it's it. We'll be all over the place, so if you're around, come find us and say HI!