Castle Rock Historical Society
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsFrom its ambitious beginnings as an unofficial companion podcast to the Hulu Original Stephen King series, Castle Rock, CRHS has grown into a hilarious, King-orbiting-but-frequently-divergent, horror genre podcast.
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CRHS: The Shining
January 20, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWe're back and starting out with a big swing! We talk about the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film The Shining. King didn't like it, we all know that, but hopefully we reveal a couple things you didn't know. We had a great time talking about it and if you have questions or comments, hit us up at [email protected]. Oh and here is the link we promised in the episode. Go read the journals! Journal Repository | THE HORROR SCHOLAR JOURNAL (abatececilia.wixsite.com) The post CRHS: The Shining app...
CRHS: Sleepwalkers
December 19, 2021 19:08 - 57 minutes - 43.6 MBOur foray into video is over for the time being and we are back with a review of the CLASSIC Stephen King 90’s film Sleepwalkers. This movie is bananas from beginning to end and we will give you everything you need to watch it and be able to brag to your friends about how much […] The post CRHS: Sleepwalkers appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Talks Malignant
October 11, 2021 13:38 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWe had to watch Malignant and talk about it because the movie seemed to be so divisive. So we watched it and we talked about it and it was great to talk about an actual movie again. TV is good but sometimes you wanna just watch something for two hours and be done with it. So join us as we discuss the movie that split people right down the middle! The post CRHS Talks Malignant appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Lisey’s Story does not seem to be about Lisey
September 29, 2021 00:31 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWe’re back after some serious technical issues with the continuation of our coverage of the Apple TV series Lisey’s story. Join us as we hope against hope that Lisey does some cool stuff! No tags for this post. The post CRHS – Lisey’s Story does not seem to be about Lisey appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episodes Three and Four
July 26, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBWe are back and still watching Lisey's Story. We cover two episodes this week, three and four, and while they are slower than the first two, we are still intrigued. Join us as we break things down and don't forget to reach out to us at [email protected]! The post CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episodes Three and Four appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Lisey’s Story – Episode 2
July 05, 2021 17:15 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Stephen King show on Apple TV has captured our attention and we dig into the second episode on this installment of the show. The combination of us, Stephen King adaptations, and genuine interest does not happen all the time so we are excited to keep watching. Hopefully we will get even more into it […] The post CRHS – Lisey’s Story – Episode 2 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episode 1
June 18, 2021 02:37 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Castle Rock Historical Society is back and we are excited to be covering Apple TV’s Lisey’s Story. The first episode lays out a lot of track and we are excited to follow it. And since neither of us read the book, we get to judge it as a show instead of an adaptation. So […] The post CRHS: Lisey’s Story – Episode 1 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The King Wheel (sort of) – Dreamcatcher
April 02, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBSince Stephen King’s 2003 feature Dreamcatcher was leaving HBOMax at the end of March Acadia broke the wheel of King and let the Alien Butt Worms take center stage because Hannah liked it do much. So we talk a lot about Alient Butt Worms, their motivations, and ask the tough questions that you have come […] The post The King Wheel (sort of) – Dreamcatcher appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS’ The King Wheel – No Smoking
March 24, 2021 22:52 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week on The Castle Rock Historical Society, have a watch of the 2007 Indian “neo-noir surreal psychological thriller” No Smoking – an oddball re-imagining of the Stephen King short story “Quitters, Inc.” Join Acadia and Hannah for some strange, musical, nicotine-stained fun, plus bonus unrelated Snyder Cut chat. Filed under: India, stephen king The post CRHS’ The King Wheel – No Smoking appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Tommyknockers
March 13, 2021 18:51 - 58 minutes - 27 MBThis week Hannah and Acadia review The 1993 miniseries adaptation of The Tommyknockers and it goes pretty much like you would expect. But Meep Morp aliens and the most evil mailman in the history of the Post Office cannot derail the Castle Rock Historical Society from completing their appointed rounds. And, as a bonus, we […] The post The Tommyknockers appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
Mad Monster Party and the Wheel of King
March 01, 2021 11:54 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBWe are finally done with The Stand and this week we get to talk about the convention we just went to: Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC! We had a great time and actually sold stuff so go us! And we also introduced a new feature for ourselves; The Wheel of King! I mean, there […] The post Mad Monster Party and the Wheel of King appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand – Finale
February 15, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBThe Stand is over. If you mispronounce “finale” you can make it sound like “finally”. That may or may not be a clue as to how we feel about the last installment of the King novel adaptation. But it is. It definitely is. And we don’t just talk about the all new ending to the […] The post The Stand – Finale appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand Episode Eight
February 06, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBEpisode eight of The Stand is balanced on the top of a god-ball. Does the ball make the episode great or does it ruin everything? Find out as Hannah and Acadia break it down. Also, we say ball more times than we have ever said ball in all the previous episodes combined! So I guess […] The post The Stand Episode Eight appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand Episode Seven
January 31, 2021 02:39 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThe good guys go for a walk, and Hannah and Acadia go for a talk…about episode seven of The Stand! Join us as we step through the entire episode, including the curious changes surrounding Nadine Cross. The series is heading into the end game and the Castle Rock Historical Society is here to make sure […] The post The Stand Episode Seven appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand Episode Six – The Vigil
January 24, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBWe finally get to meet Trashcan Man and the Society has what to say about it. Acadia and Hannah break down and review Episode Six of the CBS All Access original show: The Stand. Bobby Terry SCREEEEEWED IT UP but we do our best not to in this extra long episode of the Castle Rock […] The post The Stand Episode Six – The Vigil appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand – Episode 5
January 16, 2021 01:57 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBHannah and Acadia are all caught up and discuss their first taste of New Vegas as they review and break down Episode Five of The Stand: Fear and Loathing in New Vegas. Join them as they talk over what the show gets right, and what doesn’t work as well. All the analysis and review you […] The post The Stand – Episode 5 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand Episodes 3 and 4
January 13, 2021 23:24 - 59 minutes - 27 MBHannah and Acadia discuss episodes three and four of The Stand now that Hannah has kicked her bout of Covid. Tune in as we revisit boring Boulder and talk about what the show is doing right (and wrong). The Castle Rock Historical Society cannot be stopped, though it does seem like we are pretty easy […] The post The Stand Episodes 3 and 4 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand – Episode 2
December 26, 2020 23:36 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBThe Stand on CBS All Access has aired episode two and Hannah and Acadia are here to break it all down. Covering the stories of Larry Underwood and Lloyd Henreid, the Stand episode two packs a lot in and we break it all down for you. Filed under: CBS All Access, stephen king, The Stand The post The Stand – Episode 2 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand Episode One
December 18, 2020 03:53 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Stand on CBS All Access is the biggest thing happening in the King Universe right now and Hannah and Acadia are here to break down and review episode one. Come meet Frannie, Harold, and Stu with us! And there will be spoilers, so watch The Stand on CBS All Access and then come listen. […] The post The Stand Episode One appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
The Stand Preview
December 11, 2020 11:13 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBHannah and Acadia get ready for the CBS ALL Access limited series The Stand by going over some cast info, their thoughts on the books and their expectations for the show. It’s time for Mother Abigail and The Dark Man and the castle Rock Historical Society is ready. Filed under: CRHS, Season Four, The Stand The post The Stand Preview appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Season Finale: Pilgrim
December 01, 2020 12:24 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBHannah and Acadia wrap up the season with a watch of the Hulu Blumhouse holiday movie: Pilgrim. It’s our last review of the season but we will be back with full coverage of the CBS All Access showing of The Stand. Thanks for hanging out with us this season and we can’t wait to talk […] The post CRHS Season Finale: Pilgrim appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Giving Helstrom a Societry
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBThe episode is going up early this week so we can get ready for Thanksgiving! Hannah and Acadia give the Hulu series Helstrom a try (spoiler: it was not bad!) and challenge the listeners to come up with something for us to watch for Thanksgiving horror. So come on! Give us something to do! Filed […] The post CRHS: Giving Helstrom a Societry appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: A Review of “His House” on Netflix
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week Hannah and Acadia review and discuss the new movie His House that just debuted on Netflix. Spoiler: It’s really good! And we talk about what’s coming up next for the show a little bit as well. Something for everyone! Enjoy! Filed under: His House, netflix The post CRHS: A Review of “His House” on Netflix appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Review of Shudder’s “Scare Me”
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week Hannah and Acadia make the most of the Shudder subscription again by watching and reviewing the movie Scare Me starring Aya Cash and Josh Ruben. They also discuss next steps for the podcast since the namesake TV series, Castle Rock has been canceled by those jerks at Hulu. Join us as we treat […] The post CRHS: Review of Shudder’s “Scare Me” appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: The Mortuary Collection
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBThis week Hannah and Acadia review the Shudder movie The Mortuary Collection. Spoilers abound so if you want to see it, do it before you listen if spoilers are something you care about – but any way you slice it you need to see this movie. Hah. Slice. See what I did there? We are […] The post CRHS: The Mortuary Collection appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Lovecraft Country Finale Breakdown
October 20, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBAcadia and Hannah take apart the finale of Lovecraft Country with some interesting revelations. They break things down and point out their favorite and least favorite things and also look ahead to a potential season two. Join them as they give a final recap for the first season and give their final grades for Lovecraft […] The post CRHS – Lovecraft Country Finale Breakdown appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Lovecraft Country Episode 9
October 13, 2020 16:57 - 52 minutes - 24 MBJoin Acadia and Hannah as they discuss the penultimate episode of HBO’s Lovecraft Country and our heroes’ perilous time-hopping journey back to 1920s Tulsa. Theories and emotions abound as the series’ magical and mysterious end approaches! No tags for this post. The post CRHS – Lovecraft Country Episode 9 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CHRS: Lovecraft Country Episodes 7 and 8
October 07, 2020 14:14 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBHannah and Acadia catch up on Lovecraft Country, covering episodes seven and eight in this episode of the Castle Rock Historical Society. We are so glad to be back after an unplanned absence! Filed under: Lovecraft Country The post CHRS: Lovecraft Country Episodes 7 and 8 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode Six
September 22, 2020 13:52 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBHannah and Acadia follow Lovecraft Country to Korea this week to explore the relationship between Atticus and the monster he thinks he is and Ji-Ah and the monster she…actually is. Plus fun side trips to Iceland and Lithuania! It’s a rich tapestry this episode on the Castle Rock Historical Society! Filed under: Lovecraft Country The post CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode Six appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode Five
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBIt’s an emotional episode of CRHS this week as Hannah and Acadia discuss episode five of Lovecraft Country. The issue of sexual assault is discussed from about the 3 minute mark until about the 15:00 minute mark so if that is nothing you want to hear you can skip it. The rest of the show […] The post CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode Five appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode 4 – A History of Violence
September 08, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBJoin Hannah and Acadia as they address the first real problem with Lovecraft Country to date, the treatment of the character Yahima. Lengthy review and analysis of that segment of the show as well as the usual scene by scene breakdown you always get! This one is 50% longer than our usual episodes so get […] The post CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode 4 – A History of Violence appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode Three – Holy Ghost
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBHannah and Acadia spend the whole hour reviewing and analyzing the third episode of Lovecraft Country. Holy Ghost follows the purchase of a house by Leti Lewis and progresses the overarching story. Join us as we dig into Holy Ghost! Filed under: HBO, Lovecraft Country The post CRHS: Lovecraft Country Episode Three – Holy Ghost appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS: Lovecraft Country and N0S4A2 Finale!
August 25, 2020 14:24 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we finally wrap up N0S4A2 and give it the send off it deserves. But before we get to that, Hannah and Acadia review and analyze episode two of Lovecraft Country – Whitey on the Moon. Join us as we explore both shows and take a very brief ( I mean super brief) detour […] The post CRHS: Lovecraft Country and N0S4A2 Finale! appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Lovecraft Country Begins & N0S4A2 Episode 9
August 18, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBFiled under: Lovecraft Country, N0S4A2 The post CRHS – Lovecraft Country Begins & N0S4A2 Episode 9 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Lovecraft Country Preview
August 16, 2020 12:01 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBLovecraft Country on HBO starts tonight and Castle Rock Historical Society will be covering it! Hannah and Acadia can’t wait to bring you review and analysis of the new series based on the book by Matt Ruff. Join us as we get ready to head into Lovecraft Country! Filed under: HBO, Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, […] The post CRHS Lovecraft Country Preview appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – N0S4A2 Episode 8
August 11, 2020 18:32 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBAcadia and Hannah return for another round of weeping and gnashing of teeth as they cover the 8th episode of N0S4A2 season 2. Sudden death, shoddy demolition, dead children’s souls entombed in kitschy glass Christmas decor – all standard meeting minutes for your favorite not-so-legitimate historical society. Have yourself a listen! Filed under: AMC, N0S4A2 The post CRHS – N0S4A2 Episode 8 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Reviewing “Host” and Covering N0S4A2
August 06, 2020 13:56 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week Hannah and Acadia discuss and critique the Shudder original movie Host (spoiler alert!). It’s good to have new horror to watch! And, because it is the path they chose, they also cover the newest episode of AMC’s N0S4A2. Let that be a lesson to them. If you are going to watch a show […] The post CRHS – Reviewing “Host” and Covering N0S4A2 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Monster Prom and N0S4A2 Continues!
July 29, 2020 14:06 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week Hannah and Acadia discuss the game Monster Prom, issue a mobile game challenge to the listeners, chat about The Rental, and dig into the latest episode of AMC’s N0S4A2. And by dig in, we mean we throw a bunch of dirt around in a half-hearted attempt to bury it. But, like Charlie Manx, […] The post CRHS – Monster Prom and N0S4A2 Continues! appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – N0S4A2 Episodes 4 and 5
July 21, 2020 18:12 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBHannah and Acadia are back with their review and analysis of N0S4A2 Season 2, episodes 4 and 5 as well as a discussion of what should happen with the movies we could be theoretically watching right now if it weren’t for Covid-19. So sit back and relax as we complain about Vic and her crew […] The post CRHS – N0S4A2 Episodes 4 and 5 appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – N0S4A2 Episode Three
July 07, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBHannah and Acadia have a little bit of Stephen King News and then discuss the third Episode of AMC’s N0S4A2, The Dark Road. Email [email protected] with comments or questions and support us at https://patreon.com/crhs. Filed under: N0S4A2, stephen king, Zachary Quinto The post CRHS – N0S4A2 Episode Three appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Covers N0S4A2 Episode 2 and Matt Hayward Scandal
June 30, 2020 13:59 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBJoin Acadia and Hannah as the discuss the crappy news of indie horror author Matt Hayward being gross and ruining his career as well as episode 2 of the AMC show N0S4A2 which we will keep covering because if nothing else we will start suggesting changes that would make it win all the awards! As […] The post CRHS Covers N0S4A2 Episode 2 and Matt Hayward Scandal appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Season Three Premiere!
June 23, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWelcome to season three, everyone. In this episode we cover the latest in horror video game news, the story surrounding the #soskasspeakup hashtag on Twitter and the season premiere of the AMC show N0S4A2. So join us as we bring you our best in horror news and commentary. And since we referenced it in the […] The post CRHS Season Three Premiere! appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Season Two Finale!
June 09, 2020 21:27 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBHey everyone! We decided to wrap up season two of the Castle Rock Historical Society with a retrospective and a look into what we are going to be doing in season three. Hannah and I are very excited about it and appreciate all the support you have given us throughout the year. So sit back […] The post CRHS Season Two Finale! appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS Watches ‘The Wretched’
June 03, 2020 23:26 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this week’s episode of CRHS, join Acadia and Hannah as they take a brief break from Baby’s First Dark Tower and instead review the very enjoyable drive-in theater blockbuster, “The Wretched.” SPOILER ALERT: they had a lot of fun! Filed under: indie film, The Wretched The post CRHS Watches ‘The Wretched’ appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower Continues
May 12, 2020 15:34 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week Hannah sees Detta/Odetta through to Mid World and finds out what happened to her legs. We also have a bunch of Stephen King News so tune in right away before you hear it from someone else! You can reach out to us with questions or comments at [email protected]! Filed under: The Dark Tower The post CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower Continues appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Part Six
April 28, 2020 14:19 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBHannah & Acadia are back for a somewhat special episode, doing their best to tackle one heck of a yucky room elephant in Stephen King’s library, and, particularly, in the most recent section of The Dark Tower: The Drawing of The Three. Join your hosts for a discussion of great gravity balanced by CRHS’ signature […] The post CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Part Six appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Part Five
April 21, 2020 14:22 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBHeading for a bit of a storm, Hannah and Acadia enjoy a brief interlude of character development in their ongoing journey through Stephen King’s “The Drawing Of The Three.” So put on some headphones and enjoy a strange dish, a bit of begrudging bromance, and some sober-ish navel-gazing in this week’s “Shuffle” discussion. Filed under: […] The post CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Part Five appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Part Four
April 14, 2020 13:19 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat do you do when you’re sheltering in place? Take a journey through a strange otherworldly door on a dangerous beach with your mystical, dying gunslinger buddy. Join Hannah and Acadia as Stephen King finally gets the action going in their ongoing coverage of “The Drawing of The Three.” Filed under: stephen king, The Drawing […] The post CRHS – Baby’s First Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Part Four appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Things to Shelter in Place with
April 08, 2020 00:57 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBHey everyone, Hannah and Acadia are back from quarantine with a discussion of some horror you might want to check out while you are at home. Remember to reach out to [email protected] with comments and questions and we will see you next week! Filed under: covid-19, horror, Quarantine The post CRHS – Things to Shelter in Place with appeared first on Superficial Gallery.
CRHS – Women in Horror Film Festival and Two Bonus Interviews!
March 10, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThis week, Hannah and Acadia wrap up their busy winter of travels with their discussion of the Women in Horror Film Festival and Acadia's interviews with director Stacey Palmer of Toothache and director Christopher Moore of Backward Creep. All that and you get to learn what horror legend Hannah has beef with. Beef! The post CRHS – Women in Horror Film Festival and Two Bonus Interviews! appeared first on Superficial Gallery.