State of the Arts Episode 152: The Halloween Special; A Tribute to Sweeney Todd

State of the Arts Episode 152: The Halloween Special now available on Spotify! In this haunting new podcast episode my chilling cohost Anthony Bonilla and I attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, the infamous fictional serial killer who graced the silver screen, Broadway stage and ink-blotted paper. From humble beginnings as the villain of the penny dreadful which was comic book-esque literature from the 1800s to the frightening superstar of an entire franchise that has spanned for over a century, this tormented barber has slowly evolved into a legend. Sweeney Todd's story is a tragic one of a happy family man turned ruthless murderer when his wife and child were wronged by an evil judge. Sweeney Todd the musical addresses these disturbing issues and many more, including cannibalism with an ironic comedic touch. Sweeney Todd is a timeless horror story that has been adapted in various different forms. And a captivating story it is. This episode would not have been possible without my cohost Anthony Bonilla who is quite Sweeney Todd aficionado. Enjoy this spine-tingling Halloween Special episode if you dare.