The "Short Stuff" podcast episode delves into the urban legend of "The call is coming from inside the house," exploring its origins, cultural impact, and how it instilled fear in pre-cell phone era. Josh and Chuck discuss the trope's prevalence in horror movies like "When a Stranger Calls" and share personal anecdotes about being scared, including a terrifying childhood prank. They then discuss the real-life inspiration for the legend, the unsolved 1950 murder of Janet Christman, a 13-year-old babysitter, and how this tragic event influenced the horror trope.
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