Caregiver Horror with George Dunn
Topics discussed
Intro: The sensation of a nose coming off
Welcome and discussion of niche horror categories
Host's background as a child prodigy horror reader
Defining caregiver horror and the burden of responsibility
Statistics on unpaid family caregiver labor in the US
Preemptive grief and role reversal in family dynamics
Film picks: Relic, Logan, and The Taking of Dalton
Film picks: The Exorcist, Insidious, and The Haunting
Film picks: The Haunting of Hill House and Would You Rather
Film picks: Saint Maud and professional caregiving
Film picks: The Skeleton Key and the evil caregiver trope
Discussion of Jaws and the helplessness of horror
Book pick: The Lobotomies by Isabel Hampton
Book pick: The House Sitting by John Peairs
Book pick: The Dementia Diaries and zombie prairie dogs
Book pick: The Vessel by Adam Neville
Book pick: The House in the Ceremonial Grounds
Book pick: Helpmeet by Nhan Ruthnam
Book pick: The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep
Book pick: Nestlings by Sarah Mangini
Book pick: The Christmas House and seasonal horror
Book pick: The Caretaker by Ian Reid
Deep dive: The Ervil LeBaron cult and Book of New Covenant
Final segment: Sue Sylvester and music recommendations
Outro: Where to find the guest and show credits
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