Outsmarting The Shadows
Have you ever screamed at the movie as the witless characters make mistake after mistake in evading the killer? Well this is the Podcast for you! Here at Outsmarting the shadows we deep dive into the survival strategies of every horror situation one movie at a time from masked killers, undead zombies, vampires and everything in between. Join us on our hilarious and sometimes critical review of horror survival as we explore and dissect every mistake and every danger; outsmarting the shadows of horrific cinema together. Each week we will choose a specific movie to dive into and evade the grasp of the horror within; with character breakdowns, survival tips and trick and special episodes dedicated to great survival strategies of old and so much more throughout each season.
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Episodes
38 episodes
How to survive: The Creator (2023) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
We depart from our usual Genre to explore survival in a science fiction thrill ride that is visually stunning and raises questions for everyone. Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a forme...
How to survive: Shaun of the Dead (2004) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
This movie is a classic horror comedy that helped elevate horror comedy to a whole new level. The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his lay about roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse. - Join us in survivi...
How to survive: Saw (2004) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
This movie launched a franchise that is still going on today! SAW 2004 with the Jigsaw killer who will stop at nothing to device crazy ways to kill or survive. His victims have a choice so join us as we survive and make our choices to liv...
How to survive: The Cabin in the Woods (2011) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
This movie changed everything in 2011 Cabin in the woods - Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods. - Join us in surviving this classi...
How to survive: Poltergeist (1982) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
In this some way say most iconic horror movie ever Poltergeist from 1982 - A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts. - This movie may not be as scary as it was back in the 80s but it certainly is a winner in our book. With amazing...
How to survive: Halloween (1978) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
It's Halloween and what do we watch on Halloween, Halloween from 1978. This movie is Iconic and we were surprised to find that with the passage of time it was not as scary as we remember. We have quite a few survival tips in this Hallowee...
How to survive: A Haunting in Venice (2023) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
Step away from the realm of pure horror and venture into the captivating mysteries with the enigmatic detective Hercule Poirot in A Haunting of Venice and the latest episode of "Outsmarting the Shadows." This time, our hosts, Caitlin and ...
You will NOT survive a horror movie without these strategies!
In this special episode we discuss the greatest classic horror survival strategies the world has ever known and with Charlie and Caitlin's special flare we dissect and discuss all the paths to true horror movie survival in this ultimate r...
How to survive: As Above So Below (2014) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
This 2014 adventure horror movie is Caitlin's all-time favorite horror movie for its set, action and archeology and of course love story; this movie is called as above so Below. Join Caitlin and Charlie in this entertaining horror movie. ...
How to survive: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
This is quite a fun survival featuring animatronic monsters and a pizza joint that defies expectations. Join Caitlin and Charlie in this entertaining horror movie about a troubled security guard who begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizz...
How to survive: When Evil Lurks (2023) (Cuando acecha la maldad) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
This is absolute intensity. Join Caitlin and Charlie with this crazy and shocking horror movie about a demon possession that takes over everyone VERY quickly. It’s difficult to survive and even more difficult to figure out how. In a remot...
How to survive: The Old Dark House (1932) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
Join Caitlin and Charlie as we dive into the past with the Old Dark House from 1932 as we survive a family that has dark secrets and danger for us visitors. We compare old and new horror films and we dive into what it means to be scary in...
How to survive: Oculus (2013) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
When a Mirror is possessed and two siblings are ready to take their revenge against it for destroying their family, they seem prepared and yet survival is never guaranteed. Join Caitlin and Charlie as they navigate this brilliant piece of horri...
How to survive: Scream (1996) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
Join Caitlin and Charlie as they deep dive into this thrill ride that begins with a murder and keeps you guessing. We follow our golden rules and add a few tips to surviving this classic 90s slasher. A year after the murder of her mother,...
Bet you can't survive a horror movie asylum
In this continuation part 2 of a two-part series dedicated to Horror movie locations and how to survive them. Caitlin and Charlie Can you survive with us? Remember also to send us your movie suggestions and comments at outsmartingtheshado...
You will never survive these Horror Movie Location!
In this special episode in a new mini-series within outsmarting the Shadows Caitlin and Charlie discuss and dissect the locations of the horror movie universe and how to survive them. Can you survive with us? Join us in this special discussion ...
Can you survive these deadly horror movie tropes?
In this special episode in a new mini-series within outsmarting the Shadows Caitlin and Charlie discuss and dissect the tropes of the horror movie universe and how to survive them. Can you survive with us? Join us in this special discussion spa...
How to survive: Night of the Creeps (1986) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
Join Caitlin and Charlie while they survive the 1986 horror Night of the Creeps where alien worms are trying to take over your brain. We talk about insurance companies, gimp masks and 80s survival - Can you survive with us? Alien brain pa...
How to survive: Slither (2006) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
In this Episode Caitlin and Charlie disagree how to survive when A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters. Join us and survive together in this episode focusing on 2006...
How to survive: House (1986) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt and suddenly we realize that the house is haunted. Join Caitlin and Charlie in surviving not just the haunted house and the antics of Roger Cobb's nosy neighbo...
How to survive: The Conjuring 2 (2016) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a supernatural spirit. Our Supernatural survival continues as Caitlin and Charlie return to the amazing world of Ed an...
How to survive: The Fall of the House of Usher Episodes 7-8 (2023)
Join Caitlin and Charlie as we dive into Fall of the House of Usher - The Netflix mini-series. In this episode we focus in episodes 7-8 the finale, of the series. The strange and devastating world of Edgar Allen Poe and the Netflix series...
How to survive: The Fall of the House of Usher Episodes 4-6 (2023)
Join Caitlin and Charlie as we dive into Fall of the House of Usher - The Netflix miniseries. In this episode we focus in episodes 4-8 of the series. The strange and devastating world of Edgar Allen Poe and the Netflix series based on his...
How to survive: The Fall of the House of Usher Episodes 1-3 (2023)
Join Caitlin and Charlie as we dive into the strange and devastating world of Edgar Allen Poe and the Netflix series based on his short story. We find ways to evade the demons that plague this billionaire family and you can too. ...
How to survive: The Invitation (2015) - Evading the grasp of Cinematic Horror!
Prepare for a feast of emotions and unsettling memories in the latest episode of Outsmarting the Shadows! This time, we delve into a gripping tale of a man who accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, unleashing a st...
