2. "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone" • "Only Sin Deep" with Kristin Battestella

Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we are diving deep into another two episodes of *Tales from the Crypt's* historic first season. First up, we hit the carnival grounds for a lesson in basic math and feline anatomy... before trading the circus tent for a high-end pawn shop in a cautionary tale of vanity... And our guest is a film reviewer and horror lover who's written for *InSession Film*, *Search Magazine*, *Geek Vibes Nation*, and more... Kristin Battestella! **~ \[ 00:00:25 ] "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone"** A down-on-his-luck grifter (**Joe Pantoliano**), undergoes a bizarre medical experiment where a mad scientist transplants a cat’s brain gland into his own. The result? He now has nine lives, so teams up with a sleazy carnival barker to cash in on the ultimate sideshow attraction: dying a spectacular death on stage, night after night, only to rise again... **~ \[ 00:35:00 ] "Only Sin Deep"** A sex worker (**Lea Thompson**) wants to secure a wealthy bachelor at any cost. Low on funds to keep up her glamorous lifestyle, she visits a mysterious pawn shop and strikes a deal to pawn her *beauty* for quick cash. The money works, and she snags her billionaire—but when she goes back to redeem her looks, she learns that the interest rate on vanity is a killer. *Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review wherever you're listening. Also, find all our* ⁠⁠social media here⁠⁠*.* *A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network.* ***Credits:*** *Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave via Epidemic Sound.*