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"Iron River, MI": Folklore, Guilt, and the Monsters We Create

: In one version, a physical altercation leads to Elena hitting her head on a rock and dying instantly. [S1E7] Iron River, MI

: By weaving in the "Lumberjack Killer" and cursed woods, the show pays homage to Midwestern folklore while grounding it in modern psychological drama. Production Details Director : Desiree Akhavan Writer : Emily Kaczmarek Air Date : October 2, 2020 If you'd like, I can: "Iron River, MI": Folklore, Guilt, and the Monsters

: Reviewers suggest the "witch" is a manifestation of Lauren’s internal guilt and the lengths she was willing to go to escape her original life. : The episode highlights the stark contrast between

: The episode highlights the stark contrast between Lauren’s impoverished, unstable home and Elena’s more "perfect" existence, making Lauren’s "theft" of that life both tragic and chilling.