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Episode 302: Metaphysical Edging

Very Bad Wizards

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Eerie and Weird: Exploring the Uncanny

This chapter delves into the unsettling concepts of 'eerie' and 'weird', examining how they manifest in personal experiences, literature, and film. Through anecdotes and analysis of works like 'Solaris' and 'Under the Skin', the hosts discuss feelings of eeriness elicited by absence and the uncanny presence of doubles. They highlight the importance of ambiguity in storytelling, revealing how it enhances the emotional impact and challenges our perceptions of reality.

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