Episode 48: Drop Dead Fred and ”Imaginary Friend Syndrome” with Ariadne Giousmas

PSYCHOCINEMATIC

TRANSCRIPT HERE Drop Dead Fred was a movie most millenials grew up with in their childhood, to the chagrin of their parents. But did we realise as youngsters that this silly slapstick comedy starring Young Ones’ Rik Mayall was actually a deep meditation on childhood trauma, arrested development, and narcissistic parenting? Join Steph and special guest Ariadne Giousmas as they dissect a hallmark film from their childhood and whether it passes or fails the Psychocinematic test (the Answer May Shock You!) Did you ever have an imaginary friend? Please tell us in the comments or in that Apple Podcasts review you’re about to submit! Content warning: childhood neglect, abuse and abandonment, complex PTSD, relationship abuse, violence. Follow Ariadne @BobbinsofBrisbane on instagram! Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok! or join our Facebook Group! Email us at [email protected]. Join our PATREON to support us and get sikkkk benefits and bonus content! And check out our NEW WEBSITE!!! REFERENCES Should They Watch It Podcast's episode on Drop Dead Fred

• 26 Years On, Drop Dead Fred Is Way Darker Than You Remember Growing Up with Help From \"Drop Dead Fred\"
• Drop Dead Fred – The Cult Classic Rife with Hypocrisy - Poplurker.com
• Cult Classics: ‘Drop Dead Fred’ is More Than Just an Imaginary Friend – Black Girl Nerds
• Things In Drop Dead Fred Only Adults Notice
• POP PSYCH CAN`T BRING `DEAD FRED` TO LIFE – Chicago Tribune
• Drop Dead Fred: Looking Back On A Cult Classic | Den of Geek
• Drop Dead Fred: imaginary friend or mental breakdown? | bloggy balboa
• Why Drop Dead Fred Is an Underrated Gem

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