Episode 5 Halloween

In this Halloween episode of Mind Over Murder, Kallie Weaver and her mom, Teresa, dive into the film that launched a thousand slashers—John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). Together they unpack why Michael Myers became the blueprint for pure evil, the movie’s commentary on teenage rebellion, and how horror often mirrors what society fears most.

From Laurie Strode’s knee socks to the infamous “horny teens must die” trope, Kallie and Teresa blend humor and psychological insight as they explore what made this low-budget classic so hauntingly effective. They also discuss how Halloween reflects cultural anxieties of the late ’70s and even touch on real-life psychology, ethics, and the bystander effect inspired by the Kitty Genovese case.

🎃 Join the mother-daughter duo for laughs, generational horror perspectives, and an honest look at what makes fear timeless.

Next up: Get Out (2017).

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