This week i was delighted to see the return of Sadhu Dah.

Sadhu Dah started off by speaking  about the different type of Cryptids in Thailand.

We then discussed the Buddhist Superstitions, Traditions in connection to Exorcisms.

then we finally touched on the subject of The Thai gods and religion.

S2 E10 Sadhu Dah - Paranormal Specialist and exorcist

The Morrigan (2025) is a new Irish folk horror film blending pagan mythology, supernatural possession, and classic B-horror energy — and Jo & Amelie are breaking it all down in this spoiler-free Streamin’ Demons review.

Is this indie horror movie worth seeing in theaters? Or is it the perfect Friday-night streaming watch?

We dive into:

 * Irish folklore and the Morrigan war goddess mythology
 * B-movie horror elements and low-budget CGI debate
 * Strong performances that elevate familiar possession tropes
 * Gorgeous rain-soaked coastal cinematography
 * Why this 90-minute horror thriller never drags

Jo argues the cinematic landscape shots deserve the big screen, while Amelie calls it a cozy horror experience — perfect for popcorn, M&Ms, and guessing what happens next.

If you’re into folk horror movies, supernatural thrillers, indie horror films, or possession stories with strong acting and tight pacing, The Morrigan (2025) might be your next watch.

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KEY MOMENTS

Opening chaos – Fresh screener energy, red shirts, and immediate spoiler-free reactions.

Main plot or twist – Tomb, curse, and possession elements unpacked without spoilers, plus discussion on the film’s efficient flashback technique.

Character study – Strong performances elevate a familiar horror setup and keep the tension engaging throughout.

Jo’s big take – The cinematography and immersive landscape shots make a compelling case for seeing it on the big screen.

Amelie’s reflection – A perfect Friday-night B-horror: snacks, guessing what happens next, and pure cozy chaos fun.

WTF moment – The unexpected showdown of carrots vs. M&Ms becomes the real horror debate of the episode.

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This week i had the pleasure to speak with Bruce Brown, Bigfoot and Dogman researcher.

Bruce has been a patrolman, a deputy sheriff, and a Bigfoot and dogman researcher.

Bruce had his first Bigfoot experience when he was 8, when he noticed a family of what he thought were apes, and at the age of 12, when he threw a fish to a juvenile bigfoot 

We then discuss the Patterson-Gimlin video, and the fact that the video is becoming more and more truthful

We finish off, by discussing if the Bigfoot was really discovered, would they get the government protection other creatures get.

S2 E9 Bruce Brown - Bigfoot and Dogman Researcher

Paradise on Hulu gets the Streamin’ Demons deep dive. Jo & Amelie unpack the wild extinction-level event reveal, Sterling K. Brown's gripping lead as agent Xavier, James Marsden's president flashbacks, and why this smart sci-fi thriller feels so grounded and human despite the bunker world. A killer first-episode hook that had us hooked—perfect binge if you love mystery with heart.

Key Moments:

Opening chaos – Jo kicks off with the usual chaos, allergies, sickness blame game, and that deep 15-year friendship telepathy riff (hummus sync!). 

Main plot or twist – The massive premiere reveal: what looks like a normal day turns into post-apocalypse bunker life after an extinction event, president murdered, total game-changer. 

Character study – Sterling K. Brown shines as the dedicated agent/single dad Xavier—fit, intense, relatable struggles; James Marsden nails the charismatic president in flashbacks. 

Jo’s big take – Thought it was some neighbor drama at first, blown away by the smart sci-fi that doesn't shove tech in your face, more thriller/mystery with real human connections (loved not recognizing faces for immersion). 

Amelie’s reflection – Praises the grounded, sober approach—like Black Mirror or Battlestar Galactica, everyday problems in extreme settings, character depth, no over-info overload, hooks you right from episode one. 

WTF moment – That late-episode jazz-hands twist flips everything you thought you knew, leaving you desperate for more.

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Solid pick, Amelie—went from "meh screener week" to this hidden gem (well, not so hidden with those Emmy noms and buzz). The human stuff hits hard, the twist lands perfectly, and yeah, Sterling looks way too good for any of us. Go stream Paradise on Hulu/Disney+ if you haven't—worth the ride. Peace out! 

Paradise Breakdown: Post-Apocalypse Twist, Secret Service Murder & Human Drama

Honey Bunch on Shudder gets the full Streamin’ Demons treatment. Jo & Amelie dive into the slow-burn psychological thriller, unpacking marriage tests, experimental trauma treatments, nudity debates, European vs. American views on love, and those eerie ear-bleeding jumps. A perfect twisted Valentine’s watch with real emotional weight.

KEY MOMENTS

 * Opening chaos – Jo skips the Super Bowl for this instead, calls out slow-burn burnout from prior films but praises the purposeful build.
 * Main plot twist buildup – Diana’s memory loss and the remote facility’s “treatments” ramp up, revealing dark marriage truths and identity questions—who are we without our past?
 * Character study – Homer’s shifting likability (loving yet super weird/annoying) vs. Diana’s intellectual, honest vibe; parallels in paired relationships (husband-wife, father-daughter) add layers.
 * Jo’s big take – Riffs on full-frontal nudity casting calls, compares to Game of Thrones old-dude scenes, and questions American prudishness vs. European normalcy around bodies.
 * Amelie’s reflection – Loves the 60s/70s aesthetic, golden lighting, philosophical love talks (no forced “I love you”s), and real-world tie to exhausting Valentine’s days with butter chicken and relaxation turning intense.
 * WTF moment – That random ear-bleeding scare jumps Amelie hard; no monsters, just raw, realistic horror that makes you worry for the characters.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, you beautiful weirdos—go watch Honey Bunch and question everything about love. Toodles!





Streamin’ Demons – Honey Bunch Breakdown: Memory Loss, Twisted Love & Shudder Gem

This week i had the pleasure to welcome fellow podcast Host, and Author of Spencer's Ghost, The Guardian

Both the Ghost in the Valley podcast, and Spencer's Ghost, were created after Al grew up in a Haunted house.

He experienced a ghostly female apparition and stopped from falling by an unknown hand.

Al also experienced hearing heavy footsteps walking across the hallway and pounding on the wall, and breathing in his ear, and finally being cautioned by a priest about getting involved with the paranormal.

All finally got given an evil look from a Police officer, before being told by the officer that some of his ghost stories are true





S2 E8 Al Cooley - Podcast Host and Author of Ghost in the Valley

In this episode of What’s Kraken, Jo sits down with filmmakers Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli about their chilling new Shudder premiere, Honey Bunch—a psychological thriller exploring lost memories, experimental trauma treatments, and the dark underbelly of a marriage tested to its limits. They open up about their collaborative writing-directing process, the challenges of indie horror, and how personal dynamics shape their storytelling. No spoilers, just raw insight into crafting tense, hallucinatory cinema. Catch Honey Bunch now on Shudder! 

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Opening riff – Jo kicks off with wild energy, setting the stage for a candid chat with the Honey Bunch creators 

Insights– Madeleine and Dusty reveal how their real-life partnership influences the film's twisted relationship dynamics 

Personal story – The duo shares how their writing process evolves when directing together—collaboration, clashes, and creative breakthroughs 

Why it matters – From shorts to features--these two have resurrected the art of writing plots that twist as much as they matter.

Madeleine Sims-Fewer & Dusty Mancinelli on Honey Bunch | What’s Kraken Interview

From watching Unsolved Mysteries on TV, and reading the Time Life Mystic Places books, Kevin has always been interested in the paranormal.

His first investigation was the McCune College in Louisiana, Missouri, and this is where he got his first EVP, and as a deputy on the road, seeing a UFO, he was totally hooked on the paranormal.

After meeting Brandon Alvis in 2009, this started a friendship that accumulated in the creation of Haunted Discoveries

The Haunted Discoveries team are proud in the fact that everything is done in-house, the pre and post production, reviewing of the footage, location finding, everything. All the evidence you see is 100% legit

A few of the outstanding cases he remembers was Hall Place, bed and breakfast in Kentucky, when they used a Tripwire and encountered direct communication, another was the shadow up the staircase in the Louisville Bourbon Inn and caught that shadow walking up that staircase, and finally Harriman Hospital in Tennessee, where unexplained lights appeared from behind locked doors.

Kevin also enlightened me on what the future holds for Haunted Discoveries.



S2 E7 - Kevin Otte - Producer and Investigator, Haunted Discoveries

Jo & Amelie dive into The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie — a hilarious buddy comedy with classic slapstick, modern winks, clever writing, and just enough edge to keep adults laughing while kids enjoy the ride. Perfect family theater pick (some mildly scary moments!). Check it out in UK/Ireland cinemas from February 13. 

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Key Moments:

Opening chaos – Jo’s pure excitement for a new Looney Tunes film + Amelie’s nostalgic French childhood memories of Bugs Bunny & historical cartoon jokes 

Main plot & twist – Porky and Daffy’s origin story, bubblegum aliens, and how they save the day without ever quite getting along 

Character study – Daffy’s wild antics push boundaries (Amelie: “You can’t do that!” Jo: “It’s cartoons!”), yet the duo’s odd-couple dynamic shines 

Jo’s big take – Thrilled by the updated-but-classic hand-drawn style, voice cast nostalgia (Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Carlos Alazraqui), and how it feels like childhood + adult brain at the same time 

Amelie’s reflection – Loves the timeless Tex Avery-style humor mixed with modern touches; appreciates the smart, layered jokes that hit different for kids vs adults (and yes, some French-kissing-level cheekiness) 

WTF moment – That one dark lab/monster suspense scene that genuinely builds tension — Amelie warns it might scare younger kids, Jo shrugs “I grew up on Faces of Death”

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That’s it, demons — grab the family (or just yourself) and hit the theater if you’re in the UK/Ireland from February 13. This one’s a blast.

Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up Review: Daffy & Porky Chaos, Adult Jokes & Family Fun | Streamin’ Demons

Jo & Amelie suffer through Don't Look in the Dark (2025/26?), a 71-minute found-footage disaster of endless black screens, shaky phones, and zero payoff. We bailed—first time ever. If you want to know how bad a horror movie can really get, this is your warning. Streamin’ Demons Season 5 begins with rage. 

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Key Moments

 * Opening chaos – Jo tries to figure out what holiday it even is while Amelie shows the infamous black camera
 * We bailed – Historic first: Jo & Amelie stop the movie mid-way because it’s unwatchable
 * Motion sickness warning – Amelie describes the never-ending shaky phone footage that makes viewers want to vomit
 * Colorblind whining – Jo loses it over the male lead’s endless colorblind complaints with no payoff
 * Reality check – Both agree even a phone-recorded jungle trip in Malaysia looks 100× better than this
 * Positive spin – If you’re thinking of making a movie, watch this first so you know you can do way better
 * Mail call & teaser – Jo shows off the signed Dogma 25th Blu-ray + quick hype for the upcoming Dogma sequel

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Don't Look in the Dark Review: Black Screen Hell | Streamin’ Demons

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From filmmakers to musicians, writers to activists, comedians to elected officials—What’s Kraken? brings you the stories, struggles, and process behind the people changing the world around us. No scripts. No pretense. Just real talk with real people.

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Welcome to the SIPA Paranormal Chronicles, a Weekly Podcast for believers, skeptics, and everyone in between.

Launched by an Ottawa based paranormal team SIPA - Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity

Join our enthusiastic host, Lee, as he attempts to unveil a new layer of the mysterious, from chilling tales of ghosts to traditional concepts of the afterlife, From the complex world of demonology to the intriguing world of reincarnation, and from the mysterious world of Cryptids to the Intergalactic world of UFO’s and Extraterrestrials.

Our episodes will be rich with content designed to intrigue and inform and will hopefully unravel some of the mysteries that have captivated humanity for centuries.

Guests include paranormal researchers, seasoned ghost hunters, mediums and ordinary individuals with extraordinary experiences.

Listeners are invited to share their own paranormal experiences, which may even become topics of future episodes. Contact us at:

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So, grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare for an adventure that challenges what you think you know about the paranormal, one ghostly chronicle at a time!

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