It's Been a Minute Brittany meets Sam Sanders, and things get spooky
Oct 30, 2025
Brittany Luse, a journalist and cultural commentator, joins forces with Sam Sanders, former host and creator at NPR, and Tre’Vell Anderson, a movie reviewer and podcaster. Together, they dive into their all-time favorite spooky films, discussing the cultural significance of horror classics like 'Get Out' and 'Jaws.' Brittany defends the campiness of 'Saw,' while Tre’Vell pokes fun at 'Scary Movie.' They playfully theorize who in their friend group would survive a horror flick and throw out some hot takes on pop culture, including a bold suggestion for Taylor Swift!
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Childhood Horror Memories
- Sam Sanders recounts being allowed to watch Child's Play as a kid and his mother hiding a Chucky doll to prank them.
- He also remembers daycare teachers showing Freddy and Candyman to older kids, which made him feel cool and scared.
Get Out Reframes The Final Girl
- Sam Sanders argues Get Out uniquely blends horror with a precise critique of Obama-era white liberalism.
- He says the film flips the 'final girl' trope by making a Black man the survivor confronting systemic racism.
Discovering The Saw Franchise
- Brittany Luse describes discovering Saw and bingeing multiple sequels in two weeks after first watching the original.
- She compares the film's reveals to uncovering golden tablets and appreciates Jigsaw's campy, resilient persona.
