In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine examine The Crash, Netflix's controversial true-crime documentary about the 2022 Ohio case involving Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder after driving a car into a building at approximately 100 mph, killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan.

The documentary revisits the evidence, trial, and aftermath while giving Shirilla her first extended interview from prison. It also explores how social media, public perception, and generational misunderstandings may have influenced the narrative surrounding the case.

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Did the documentary change your perspective on the case, or reinforce what you already believed?

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Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine dive into Annabelle (2014), the supernatural horror film that expanded The Conjuring universe and introduced audiences to one of modern horror's most recognisable cursed dolls. We discuss the film's origins, story, scares, performances, and its place within the larger franchise. This is the true story behind Annabelle

• Key characters and performances
• The film's atmosphere, tension, and jump scares
• Differences between the movie and the real-life Annabelle legend
• Belief in the supernatural?

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What did you think of Annabelle and do you believe the doll was possessed ?

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Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis

In this episode of The Room Went Dark, Amalie & Lorraine examine the enduring appeal and controversy of Dirty Harry, the film that introduced audiences to Harry Callahan and helped define the modern cinematic vigilante.

"Before he became the Scorpio Killer on screen, he was America's most feared unidentified murderer. We uncover how the Zodiac Killer inspired one of cinema's greatest crime thrillers."

Released in 1971 and directed by Don Siegel, Dirty Harry follows San Francisco police inspector Harry Callahan as he pursues a sadistic serial killer known as Scorpio. The film became a major box-office success and sparked decades of debate about policing, justice, civil liberties, and the balance between the rights of suspects and the protection of victims.

Topics Discussed

Harry Callahan is presented as a cop willing to bend rules in pursuit of violent criminals. We discuss:

• Why audiences were drawn to Harry's uncompromising approach.
• Whether Harry represents common-sense justice or dangerous vigilantism.

Scorpio is one of cinema's most unsettling villains:

• His apparent lack of remorse.
• His manipulation of the legal system.
• The fear and frustration he creates among both citizens and law enforcement.

What did you think of Dirty Harry and his vigilante approach ?

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Music:

Track: Caverns Of Madness -

Artist: Darren Curtis