Episode

Bodies of Horror: Episode 116 - Unbreakable (2000)

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Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad
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Jun 4, 2026
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2312
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Summary

Nichole returns to discuss the connection between body, disability and identity in M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable (2000). Plus: fragility vs invulnerability; visible vs invisible body difference; a ghost story as embodiment; and why Mr. Glass is such a tragic character. Want to reach out and share your thoughts? Email [email protected] or give me a shout on BlueSky at bodiesofhorror. Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashback If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously creepy Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on Bluesky: @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.