Happy last week of hiatus! Join us behind-the-scenes as the familiar voices of the Magnus Institute's archival assistants break character to discuss their thoughts on performance, inspiration, and horror. As an added bonus, here is a short must-read (or play) list from Alex, Mike, and Lydia:Alien Isolation - Creative Assembly (not read but play!)Blindsight - Peter WattsDracula - Bram StokerSwamp Thing - DC Comics (Alan Moore)The Dunwich Horror - H.P. LovecraftThe Shadow over Innsmouth - H.P. LovecraftStay tuned for a shiny new Magnus episode next week!Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rob Sheridan, Andrew Bushell, Quintin Walker, Dylan Parkhurst, Linda Jean, Neongrey, Holly Aitchinson, Andrea RoarkBatt Momar, John DonderoIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for:Spoilers!Gruesome horror prop discussion For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy