The Happening and Lethal Plants

Welcome back to Nothing Scarier Podcast!

We are back at it with yet another M.Night movie, and another week of us wondering exactly what was going on with horror in the early 2000s. First, we watch The Happening - a misunderstood masterpiece or a horrible swing and a miss? Then, Cayla brings us a little closer to never going outside by introducing three of the world's most lethal plants. Please always remember - if you don't know what it is, never use it as outdoor toilet paper.


TW: This week’s content contains discussions or references to suicide, which could be distressing or triggering for some individuals. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or in need of support, please reach out for help. You are not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to support you.


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• “M. Night Shyamalan (Director) - the Happening - Interview.” Www.reviewgraveyard.com, www.reviewgraveyard.com/00_interviews/08-10-29_m-night-shyamalan.htm. Accessed Apr. 2024.
• McLendon, Russell. “Why Manchineel Might Be Earth’s Most Dangerous Tree.” Treehugger, 15 Dec. 2022, www.treehugger.com/why-manchineel-might-be-earths-most-dangerous-tree-4868796#toc-practical-uses-of-manchineel. Accessed Apr. 2024.
• Mok, Kimberley. “This Plant’s Excruciating Sting Can Drive Humans Mad.” Treehugger, 21 Mar. 2022, www.treehugger.com/gympie-gympie-plant-sting-can-madden-kill-4858680#:~:text=Take%20the%20innocuous%2Dsounding%20and. Accessed Apr. 2024.