Mary and Shelly from the Latter Day Lesbian podcast join to review "Unwanted Presence", discussing the best worst aspects of the film, including a memorable flirting scene and the worst double. They also mock the movie's lack of specificity and critique its unrealistic portrayal of office life. The hosts explore the motives of the ghost and joke about the absurd dialogue in scenes, as well as the appearance of the psychic character, Socrates de Great. They express surprise at a praying scene involving Jesus and Starburst and engage in lighthearted banter about pop culture references.
The podcast episode discusses a haunted house and the protagonist's attempts to combat the haunting through unconventional religious practices.
The hosts critique the exploitative nature of the psychic and ghost hunter's business model and their manipulative tactics.
They question the logic and effectiveness of the protagonist's abrupt conversion to Christianity as a solution for the haunting.
The hosts highlight the overt religious messaging throughout the episode and express disbelief at the overly optimistic conclusion.
They provide a humorous and critical analysis of the episode's shortcomings and the questionable methods used to deal with supernatural occurrences.
Deep dives
Haunted house is cleaned by cheerful cleaning crew
Rachel, the real estate agent, hires the cheerful cleaning crew to clean the haunted house. The crew sings Christian songs while they clean, believing that the ghost has no power over them. However, the cheerfulness of the crew makes the ghost even angrier.
Lindsey finds a new job and searches for a house
Lindsey starts a new job and expresses her desire to find a place to live. A coworker recommends a real estate agent. Lindsey visits the haunted house and instantly decides to buy it, despite its creepy atmosphere.
The assistant makes phone calls for Lindsey
The assistant calls the real estate agent on behalf of Lindsey and hands Lindsey the phone to continue the conversation. They discuss Lindsey's desire to find a house and arrange for a purchase.
Lindsey moves into the haunted house
Lindsey puts in an offer for the haunted house and quickly finalizes the purchase. She moves into the house with only a few belongings, including her suitcase. She immediately notices the oddities in the house, but remains undeterred.
Lindsey decides to fight the ghost with a gun
Lindsey, determined to rid her house of the ghost, buys a gun and plans to confront the spirit head-on. She even brings her dog along for backup.
Ghost hunters investigate the haunted house
A team of ghost hunters is called in to investigate the haunted house. They use various equipment but ultimately don't provide any conclusive evidence of paranormal activity. They also leave behind a mess of Starburst and Doritos, which adds to the confusion and frustration.
Carrie suggests the help of a spiritual ministry
Carrie shares information about a TV program featuring a spiritual ministry in Florida that specializes in spiritually cleansing haunted houses. Despite the workplace taboo of discussing religion, she recommends reaching out to them for assistance.
Bizarre Haunting and Unconventional Solutions
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss a bizarre haunting experience involving a haunted house and strange occurrences. The protagonist's house is plagued by cold air, strange noises, and blood streaming down the walls. To combat the haunting, the protagonist enlists the help of a psychic and a ghost hunter. However, the solutions presented are unconventional and involve a heavy emphasis on religious beliefs, including converting to Christianity and giving money to a ministry. The hosts highlight the absurdity of the methods used and question the effectiveness of such practices in dealing with supernatural occurrences.
The Silly Sales Pitch and A Questionable Conclusion
As the hosts continue to dissect the podcast episode, they criticize the exploitative nature of the psychic and ghost hunter's business model, which profits from vulnerable individuals seeking solutions to their haunting experiences. They highlight the overt religious messaging throughout the episode and the manipulative tactics employed by the spiritual house cleaners. The hosts also express disbelief at the abrupt conversion of the protagonist to Christianity and the overly optimistic conclusion that everything will work out perfectly after embracing their newfound faith. They question the logic and effectiveness of such practices and conclude with a humorous and critical analysis of the episode's shortcomings.
This week, Mary and Shelly from the Latter Day Lesbian podcast join us for an atheist review of Unwanted Presence, the story of all the paperwork that most haunted house movies don't have the guts to show you.
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