Common Sense Media Review
By Robert Yaniz Jr.
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Creepy series is probably too scary for younger kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
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What's It About?
THE CREEPING HOUR is a horror anthology series aimed at tweens and teens. Each episode features a new scary story hosted by The Creeps, who caution that hearing these tales could lead listeners to transform into monsters like them. The stories themselves are self-contained with an average length of around 15 minutes. The production – which includes strong voice acting, eerie music, and effective use of jump scare stingers – only elevates the tension and fear factor of The Creeping Hour.
Is It Any Good?
Right from its opening, this podcast successfully aims to unnerve listeners. Fans of teen horror franchises like Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark? will love The Creeping Hour. With its spooky music, immersive sounds and great voice acting listeners will feel like their actually in each story. Even adults who appreciate a good campfire story will likely get some enjoyment out of The Creeping Hour. Beware, this podcast is probably not suitable for younger kids and may give them nightmares.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Creeping Hour sometimes portrays adults as untrustworthy. Do you know which adults you can trust? Are there any adults you feel like you can't or shouldn't trust? What does trust feel like for you and why is it important?
The Creeps root for the villainous characters and monsters to triumph. Why do you think they do this? How does it make you feel when the villainous characters triumph in scary stories? Does it add to the fear factor?
What are the main differences between listening to scary stories through a podcast and reading a scary story? Which one is scarier?
Why do you think we like to be scared? Why do we like to listen to scary stories or watch scary movies?
Podcast Details
- Release date : October 3, 2019
- Genre : Storytelling
- Run time : 15 minutes
- Website : https://www.wgbh.org/podcast/the-creeping-hour
- Production Company and Network : WGBH
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- Last updated : September 4, 2024
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