Ep. 38 Dark Water (2005)

<p>20 years ago the J-horror Dark Water was released, followed 3 years later by the American version Dark Water (2005). They are both based on a short story written by the author of The Ring. </p> <p>We also touch on the mysterious case of Elisa Lam mostly to point out the coincidental similarities between her death in 2013 and the 2005 film. </p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>CHUD interview with writer, Rafael Yglesias: <a href='https://chud.com/3578/interview-rafael-yglesias-dark-water/'>https://chud.com/3578/interview-rafael-yglesias-dark-water/</a></p> <p>Interview with Jen Connelly: <a href='https://www.blackfilm.com/20050701/features/jennconnelly.shtml'>https://www.blackfilm.com/20050701/features/jennconnelly.shtml</a> </p> <p>Interview with Marie Kondo: <a href='https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marie-kondo-white-western-audineces_n_5c47859be4b025aa26bde77c'>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marie-kondo-white-western-audineces_n_5c47859be4b025aa26bde77c</a> </p> <p>Ducca M. Lost in translation: Regressive femininity in American J-horror remakes. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing; 2015.</p> <p>JAPANESE HORROR FILMS AND THEIR AMERICAN REMAKES: TRANSLATING FEAR, ADAPTING CULTURE Valerie Wee</p> <p>Instructions for the elevator game: <a href='https://sites.psu.edu/silenceofthenight/2017/09/21/the-elevator-game-entrance-to-the-otherworld/#:~:text=Originating%20in%20Korea%2C%20the%20Elevator,the%20death%20of%20Elisa%20Lam'>https://sites.psu.edu/silenceofthenight/2017/09/21/the-elevator-game-entrance-to-the-otherworld/#:~:text=Originating%20in%20Korea%2C%20the%20Elevator,the%20death%20of%20Elisa%20Lam</a>.</p> <p>*MEOW*</p> <p>Thanks goes to Zapsplat for the sounds used to enhance your ear holes' experience.</p> <p>Facebook and Instagram: @horror_cats_witchhats</p> <p>Send us request or photos at horrorcatswitchhats@gmail.com</p>