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Facing Fear: Paul de Gelder Takes on Shark Week With Purpose and Power

Shark attack survivor and conservationist Paul de Gelder returns to Shark Week with three powerful specials: Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus, How to Survive a Shark Attack, and Black Mako of the Abyss. Through bold experiments, real shark encounters, and deep-sea investigations, Paul blends adrenaline and education to reshape public understanding of sharks. He spoke with Geek Therapy about finding healing through nature, staying grounded in high-stakes moments, and how the 50th anniversary of Jaws contrasts with the reality of shark behavior. For Paul, the ocean isn’t just his passion—it’s his purpose. Catch his specials on July 22 and 26 on Discovery.

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Ticket to Dread: The Amusement Park’s Unrelenting Horror

The Amusement Park transforms the thrills of a carnival into a haunting metaphor for aging and marginalization. Adapted from George A. Romero’s once-shelved 1975 film, this graphic novel captures the slow descent into societal invisibility through disorienting visuals and biting allegory. With Ryan Carr’s unsettling artwork and Jeff Whitehead’s poignant scripting, the adaptation confronts readers with the discomfort of ageism, privilege, and systemic neglect. While not without flaws, this is a unique entry into horror that asks us to look closer at who we leave behind.

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