Shook: A Horror Book vs Movie Podcast

The Color Out of Space

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700

This month, the Shook team descends into cosmic dread with The Color Out of Space. We're tapping into the unknowable as we compare H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling tale of extraterrestrial horror to Richard Stanley’s neon-soaked, Nicolas Cage–fueled film adaptation. Which version better captures the creeping madness and environmental unraveling? From cursed meteorites to unspeakable mutations, it's time to get thoroughly shook by one of Lovecraft's most terrifying creations.

Annihilation

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0700

This month the Shook Crew are crossing the threshold into the Shimmer. We're diving deep into Annihilation. Will Alex Garland’s mind-bending, adaptation dazzle us more than Jeff VanderMeer's haunting sci-fi eco-thriller? Mutations, metaphors, and mayhem abound on this episode of Shook – The Book Vs. Movie podcast!

World War Z

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0700

The Shook Crew is back from the dead (again!) and ready to share their opinions on World War Z! Will Brad Pitt's sizzling, globe-spanning search to squash the zombie scourge beat out an epistolary epic about the end of everyone? Find out on this episode of Shook - The Book Vs. Movie podcast!

Check us out on instagram @shook.podcast and you can find Katherine @katherinebradshawyoga and Jordan @ykantjordyreed

My Best Friend's Exorcism

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700

This month, Katie and Jordan summon up Grady Hendrix's "My Best Friend's Exorcism," comparing and contrasting the book and film adaptations. They explore the peculiarities of tapeworm diets, the quirks of pancake makeup, and the what it means to have a best friend. Join them as they decide which is better, book or movie?

The Manitou

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Shook is back! After a rather lengthy hiatus, the Shook team is once again set to compare, contrast, and critique horror movies and their literary counterparts. This month, Katie and Jordan delve into the peculiarities of fetus neck tumors (a tumor on your neck that happens to be a fetus, not a fetus with neck tumors), removable 70s porno mustaches, and the best apartment in San Francisco while discussing Graham Masterton's The Manitou.

Shook Episode 2: 1408

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0800

In the second episode of Shook, Katie and Jordan discuss who the world's best boyfriend would be and why it's John Cusack. Also something about a spooky hotel room.

Your drink for the evening:
Sickly Orange-Yellow Light
2oz Whiskey
1oz Peach Juice
1/2oz Lemon Juice
1 tsp of crushed red pepper
Pour it all into a shaker on ice, shake for 15 secs and serve neat in a coup

Shook Episode 1: Hellraiser vs. The Hellbound Heart

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0700

In the inaugural episode of Shook, Katie and Jordan debate both of Clive Barker's visions of hell as horny torture jail!

While we didn't include instructions for a cocktail in this episode (still working the kinks out), if we did have a drink ready to go it would be:

"Demons to Some"
2 oz Repesado Tequila
1/2 oz blood orange Juice
1/2 oz pomegranate Juice
3/4 oz jalapeño simple syrup
1/2 oz lime juice

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice (add some deseeded jalapeño rounds if you want a bit of an extra kick); shake for 15-30 seconds; serve neat in a coupe glass with a Tajin rim and blood orange garnish

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