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Biting Mad: When Rabies Becomes the Reel Villain
From Stephen King’s Cujo to a chilling Criminal Minds twist, rabies has infected more than the body—it’s haunted the screen for decades. In this episode, Heather unravels how rabies—through its terrifying biology—evolved into a cultural icon of madness, fear, and transformation.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Jul 23, 202526 min read
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