Hannah’s September Recommendations

Podcast:

Otherworld

Episode ‘Animal Spirit’

"The Animal Spirit" follows the account of Jake, a paramedic in Wisconsin, who, along with his friends, witnesses a strange, animal-like creature sprinting through their neighborhood one night. The encounter defies easy explanation, prompting Jake to question what he saw. Host Jack Wagner explores possible interpretations, including connections to Native American folklore, particularly the Wendigo, while leaving listeners to decide whether the experience was a misidentified animal, a psychological phenomenon, or something truly unexplained.

Book:

‘Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology’

‘Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology’ is a collection of 26 horror stories by Indigenous authors, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.. Drawing on Indigenous folklore, cultural traditions, and contemporary life, the stories feature ghosts, monsters, shapeshifters, and other supernatural forces while exploring themes of identity, intergenerational trauma, survival, and resilience. The anthology blends traditional storytelling with modern horror, showing how the most unsettling stories often emerge from both the supernatural and the enduring impacts of history.

Documentary:

‘Three Identical Strangers’

‘Three Identical Strangers’ is a documentary about three young men who, by chance, discover they are identical triplets separated at birth and adopted by different families. Their remarkable reunion becomes an international media sensation. Still, as they dig deeper into the circumstances of their adoption, they uncover a shocking secret involving a controversial psychological study that deliberately separated siblings to examine the effects of nature versus nurture. The film explores identity, ethics, family, and the lasting consequences of scientific research conducted without informed consent.