Empty Hell presents a special Mother’s Day episode with Amazon #1 bestselling author Jo Szewczyk (Surviving Gen X) and JM Brannyk discussing horror’s most memorable moms, from Silent Hill’s sacrificial love to Psycho’s twisted family dynamics – with a special deep dive into Jaws 3’s vengeful shark mother!
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Silent Hill – The Ultimate Mother’s Story
• Aliens – Ripley vs The Queen
• Psycho – Norman’s Mom Issues
• Child’s Play – Single Mom Survival
• Jaws 3 – Maternal Instincts Under the Sea
• And many more maternal nightmares…
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HOSTS:
Jo Szewczyk – Amazon #1 bestselling author of “Surviving Gen X” (https://www.facebook.com/czykmate)
JM Brannyk – Shark enthusiast and Empty Hell regular
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00:00 Mother’s Day Special & Greetings
00:26 Debating Good vs Bad Moms
01:26 Engaging the Audience & Humorous Lists
02:48 Mothers in Horror: Strength & Stereotypes
03:33 What defines a ‘good’ mom, and is it based on intent, action, or both?
04:11 Celebrating Milestones: Season 4 & Video Launch
04:56 Personal Anecdotes & Misunderstandings
06:38 Fictional Moms in Movies
09:03 Moms as Plot Devices
10:34 Redemption Arcs in Horror Moms
14:07 Critiquing Negligent Moms in Cinema
18:37 Villainous TV Moms
21:04 Supportive Mothers in Challenging Roles
24:00 Traumatic Motherhood Moments in Film
32:06 Toxic Parenting in Classic Movies
36:34 Protective Moms Amidst Horror
38:57 Influential Mothers in Thrillers
40:03 Motherhood Themes in Sci-Fi
41:30 Oppressive Maternal Figures
43:08 Emotional Depth in Mother-Daughter Stories
44:37 Negligent Parenting in Documentaries
46:43 Revenge & Strong Mothers in Cult Films
49:25 Controversial Historical Mothers
52:59 Next Episode Teaser: Bruce Campbell