Interview with Narcosis Writer Chris Bernier

Undertow: Trio of Nightmares

Realm

Fiction, Drama

4.4 • 791 Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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We've wrapped Narcosis, our tale of a horror in the deep near Maine's (fictional) Sinclair Island. In this in-depth interview, series creator and Undertow host Fred Greenhalgh goes deep with lead writer Chris Bernier about the journey to bring Narcosis to life. We talk folk horror, the gothic nature of the Pine Tree state, and discuss why horror needs comedy and comedy needs horror. SPOILER WARNING: Contains spoilers for the Undertow series Narcosis, make sure to listen first. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unlimited or Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Visit realm.fm/unlimited Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Visit our merch store: realm.fm/merch Find and support our sponsors at: www.realm.fm/w/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi there, it's Fred. Before we start, if you have been digging Narcosis but want to hear the entire show as a single binge listen without ads,
0:07.6	check out our new Omnibus Uncut Edition episode drop, which has happened today alongside this episode.
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0:32.1	Did you leave Sinclair Island soaked with saltwater and wondering what other mysteries lurk
0:36.5	beneath the sea.
0:42.5	Dive into the story of how Narcosis came to be when we speak with series lead writer Chris Brinier just after this.
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1:53.2	Hi, this is Fred Greenhal, creator of Narcosis and host of Undertoe Realms podcast of original audio horror.
1:57.3	Today I'm speaking with Chris Bernier, lead writer on Narcosis.
2:02.9	You heard Chris back at the top of the season, where the two of us were chatting gave you a taste of what the series was all about.
2:07.6	In today's episode, we go deeper about what draws us to aquatic horror and horror in general.
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