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Coming in at number 2, one of the best zombie apocalypse movies EVER… 2016’s “Train To Busan." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 2, one of the best zombie apocalypse movies EVER… 2016’s “Train To Busan." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 2, one of the best zombie apocalypse movies EVER… 2016’s “Train To Busan." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 2, one of the best zombie apocalypse movies EVER… 2016’s “Train To Busan." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 3, with some Pandemic inspired fear, 2020’s “Host” Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 3, with some Pandemic inspired fear, 2020’s “Host” Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 3, with some Pandemic inspired fear, 2020’s “Host” Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 209, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) join Sarah for the 5th annual Debuts Special! They're sharing their reading stats for debuts this year, along with their favorite debuts, new and backlist — so far for 2025. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How debuts from 2025 compare to those from previous years. A full breakdown of Sarah's, Catherine's, and Chrissie's 2025 debut-related stats. Featured debuts, split into two categories: Favorite Debuts of 2025 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2025 Favorite Debuts of 2025 (so far) [9:20] Sarah Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:27] The Slip by Lucas Schaefer (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:54] Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:12] Catherine The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:04] The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:50] Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:30] Chrissie Homeseeking by Karissa Chen (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:39] Awake in the Floating City by Susanna Kwan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:34] Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:53] Other Books Mentioned The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [10:09] The Compound by Aisling Rowle (2025) [10:11] Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (2025) [10:14] Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams (2025) [10:17] Dominion by Addie E. Citchens (2025) [10:19] Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill (2014) [12:48] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith (2024) [12:56] Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) [18:47] Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger (1990) [20:49] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe (2020) [22:08] All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall (2025) [28:58] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (2014) [30:36] The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe (1987) [34:15] Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2025 [39:09] Sarah I Might Be In Trouble by Daniel Aleman (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:15] Out of Love by Hazel Hayes (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:26] Catherine In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:45] Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:47] Chrissie Fruiting Bodies by Kathryn Harlan (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04] The Undertaking by Audrey Magee (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:31] Other Books Mentioned Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner (2017) [44:58] Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield (2022) [46:14] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2022) [49:08] The Colony by Audrey Magee (2022) [53:26] Additional Books Mentioned Victim by Andrew Boryga (2024) [3:39] Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2004) [6:54]
Coming in at number 3, with some Pandemic inspired fear, 2020’s “Host” Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 4, 2009’s “Drag Me To Hell”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 4, 2009’s “Drag Me To Hell”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 4, 2009’s “Drag Me To Hell”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 4, 2009’s “Drag Me To Hell”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 6, 2023’s “Talk To Me." Each day in the month of October, we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, no-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 6, 2023’s “Talk To Me." Each day in the month of October, we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, no-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 6, 2023’s “Talk To Me." Each day in the month of October, we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, no-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 6, 2023’s “Talk To Me." Each day in the month of October, we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, no-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 7, 2025’s “Final Destination Bloodlines”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 7, 2025’s “Final Destination Bloodlines”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 7, 2025’s “Final Destination Bloodlines”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 7, 2025’s “Final Destination Bloodlines”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 8, 2022’s “Smile”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 8, 2022’s “Smile”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 8, 2022’s “Smile”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 8, 2022’s “Smile”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 9, 2012’s “The Cabin in the Woods”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 9, 2012’s “The Cabin in the Woods”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 9, 2012’s “The Cabin in the Woods”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BACK OUR PATREON!https://bit.ly/deepcutspatreonCHECK OUT OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL!https://bit.ly/mysterytreehouse--Between 1942 and 1977, Roy Sullivan was struck by lightning not once. Not twice. But seven times. Seven separate incidents, each documented. Each time, he survived. This is not a metaphor. This isn't a folk tale. This is a real guy who lived through something so absurdly implausible that scientists have studied his body, tourists have followed him through the woods, and Guinness World Records etched his name into history as the man most frequently struck by lightning and survived.Written by Adam Smith--Join our Discord server!https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord--Pick up some Deep Cuts T-Shirts and other merch!https://bit.ly/deepcutsmerch--Get the official Deep Cuts shoulder patch!http://bit.ly/deepcuts_patch--Listen to our album, a 9 song rock opera about the rise and fall of Napster!https://open.spotify.com/album/63C5uu1tkzZ2FhfsrSSf5s?si=q4WItoNmRUeM159TxKLWew
Coming in at number 9, 2012’s “The Cabin in the Woods”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP TEN! Coming in at number 10, “Countdown." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP TEN! Coming in at number 10, “Countdown." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP TEN! Coming in at number 10, “Countdown." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to our TOP TEN! Coming in at number 10, “Countdown." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 11, 2025’s “Heart Eyes”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 11, 2025’s “Heart Eyes”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 11, 2025’s “Heart Eyes”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 12, 2025’s “Bring Her Back”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 12, 2025’s “Bring Her Back”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 12, 2025’s “Bring Her Back”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 13, “The Blackening”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 13, “The Blackening”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 13, “The Blackening”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 14, 2022’s “Re/Member." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 14, 2022’s “Re/Member." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming in at number 15, 2022’s “Barbarian." Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.