The Magnus Protocol 5 – Personal Screening
Added 2024-02-06 16:00:08 +0000 UTCCAT2RB2377-10012023-05022024
Disappearance (undetermined) -/- Invitation [internet blog]
Incident Elements:
· Negligent work environment
· Isolation
· Surveillance
· Mentions of - workplace counselling
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Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall
Directed by Alexander J Newall
Written by Alexander J Newall and Jamie Petronis (for more of his work visit https://www.thecellarletters.com/)
Script Editing with Additional Materials by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall
Executive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton
Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice
Produced by April Sumner
Featuring (in order of appearance)
Sarah Lambie as Lena Kelley
Shahan Hamza as Samama Khalid
Billie Hindle as Alice Dyer
Anusia Battersby as Gwendolyn Bouchard
Jonathan Sims as Chester
Dialogue Editor – Nico Vettese
Sound Designer – Meg McKellar
Mastering Editor - Catherine Rinella
Music by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson)
Art by April Sumner
SFX from previously credited artists.
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Comments
god forbid a female character is written to be unpleasant... I mean you have every right to your opinion, but female characters in fiction don't always have to be written to be likeable and pleasant. I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves Alice BECAUSE she's awful!
Pia K R
2025-06-01 10:53:10 +0000 UTChahah Dracula energy! I find Eldritch Cinema Grandpa oddly endearing 🥺 I imagine he looks like the really old bell boy/waiter from Twin Peaks!
Pia K R
2025-05-31 15:42:27 +0000 UTCOh Tom you fucking idiot
RedCanary
2024-09-23 17:10:46 +0000 UTCI'm so worried for Alice
Chyou Xian
2024-02-15 09:24:53 +0000 UTCOh! Oh. Oh no. Poor John. I didn’t see it at first, though I should have. I think this has bumped up to the saddest one yet. I mean, not for Tom. “She simply looks at him sadly, a pity in her face that burns him worse than any flame.” — Mag 120 [Georgie’s dream]
Kate McKiernan
2024-02-10 12:52:37 +0000 UTCSadly, this one had almost zero pull for me. The bright spot for me is I'm really enjoying Sam's autonomy and character development. The reveal of the movie felt trope-y and went off without any subversion of expectation. I was left yearning for another 5 ish minutes to add complexity to the movie viewing or exploring more of any of the workplace relationships. I'm also really hoping Alice's character develops beyond the workplace bully. Her verbal barbs, which are amusing in small doses, are now just leaving me angry and disdainful. Any delicious spooky vibes are being shattered by her shallow snide sarcasm. To be clear, this is not a comment on the voice acting, which is very good. I appreciate a slow burn (I still tout Magnus Archives as some of the best fiction writing I've consumed in the last 20 years) but Alice's character development can't happen soon enough for me.
Aarron Kemp
2024-02-09 06:29:17 +0000 UTC👁️
Ocean
2024-02-08 14:31:00 +0000 UTCthis might be my favorite statement so far. I yelled at my computer so many times when listening
Ocean
2024-02-08 14:20:28 +0000 UTCHuge fan of these "website" episodes, both this and the one on 1st ep somehow managed to chill me more than usual!
Indorak
2024-02-08 08:34:10 +0000 UTCI got such a sinking feeling when Chester rattled off all those deleted posts!
Ransack0894
2024-02-08 06:27:57 +0000 UTCAdored the goofy Beholding(?) avatar in this statement making a whole event out of eating this guy, even sulking when it seemed like he wasn't going to go for their delicious popcorn. Them running around staffing the entire theater by themself for a single guest had real Dracula energy.
Ransack0894
2024-02-08 06:15:14 +0000 UTCWhat do you mean? It sounded like she's loaning her brother money, may not get paid back soon, and isn't bothered by it. She probably doesn't have much saved up if she needs to wait for payday for that, but I wouldn't call that hard up.
Ransack0894
2024-02-08 06:12:08 +0000 UTCShe's not the one who's hard up for cash, its her brother who's trying to get money from her
Ashley Millionie
2024-02-08 05:56:00 +0000 UTCI mean she’s trans, HRT ain’t cheap especially in Britain where it’s apparently getting harder and harder to get
Eternal Miasma
2024-02-08 03:57:51 +0000 UTCFor someone who claims to be super into horror this person clearly doesn’t recognize horror movie tropes when they slap them in their face
Eternal Miasma
2024-02-07 19:27:08 +0000 UTCSo far 3 has been my favorite
Eternal Miasma
2024-02-07 19:26:08 +0000 UTCAlso, Alice is hard up for cash. I wonder what motivator that is, and for what.
FyreFlye23
2024-02-07 17:54:03 +0000 UTCThe minute I heard it, I gasped loudly in my class. Love that game sm..
Sleep SinDrome
2024-02-07 16:30:25 +0000 UTCMy favorite Protocol statement yet! These have been nothing but bangers
Keegan A
2024-02-07 13:36:58 +0000 UTCi wish dreadful nightmares for you, mate🥰
the ceaseful watcher
2024-02-07 12:34:39 +0000 UTCI’m excited it’s paying dividends this early!
Kate McKiernan
2024-02-07 12:33:51 +0000 UTCAnd perhaps it is Desires native to this world and Fears that have come in … I dunno, maybe about a year ago? ;)
Kate McKiernan
2024-02-07 05:01:35 +0000 UTCPicked possibly the best and worst episode to start listening in the dark right before bed. Wish me luck sleeping tonight, everyone!
Hannah Burt
2024-02-07 04:29:05 +0000 UTCAdditionally- With the exception of the woman and her husband Arthur in episode one, none of these people have been upset in the end. Even if they were unsure during the experience (the garden), they always seem some form of pleased (the painter), satisfied (the violinist), or complacent in the end (Red Canary, the voyeur). They each have gotten what they wanted, and enjoyed it, no matter how twisted or inflicted the feeling might be.
Carleigh Warsing
2024-02-07 04:06:59 +0000 UTCI still think it's going to be an important (overlooked) detail that Sam checked the "response" box on his paperwork in the first episode...
Carleigh Warsing
2024-02-07 03:53:29 +0000 UTCUhhhhhh okay WOW- I listen to these right before I go to bed (for optimal spook), and I actually considered turning this off and finishing it tomorrow morning. I've NEVER considered that before, including for TMA. Optimal spook achieved- that feeling isn't going to let me go to sleep any time soon, perfect! Great job guys! Also- I didn't get to participate in the kickstarter ARG, so if anyone has details about Klaus I'd be grateful to hear it!
Carleigh Warsing
2024-02-07 03:51:29 +0000 UTCA bizarre alternate reality where The Babadook is a disappointing horror film
Knielsen
2024-02-07 03:33:23 +0000 UTCIt know you!!!!!
Ethan
2024-02-07 01:29:57 +0000 UTCMaaaaaaan it's easy to see how those listening to TMA used to feel at the end of a week. Just want more and more and more. Keep up the amazing work, and don't mind me in the corner ;)
Caleb Prince
2024-02-07 01:14:53 +0000 UTCedit: i think i’ve cracked it. i think it’s “Really Try To Remember This/This Footage [name]”
Sunny Hawke
2024-02-07 01:07:53 +0000 UTCi think there’s a code hidden with the [unintelligible], if you can figure out the presumed words used. part of it could possibly be “i recognise | this footage” from what i’ve tried so far.
Sunny Hawke
2024-02-07 00:59:20 +0000 UTCAdored this one. Something about the deleted posts really ramped it up. The office plot sure is thickening 👀
Phyn
2024-02-07 00:56:47 +0000 UTCOMG YES
dipper
2024-02-07 00:10:52 +0000 UTCIt is basically the theory that the Fears we are dealing with here are not the same as in TMA but rather Desires. In all of the statements so far the desire of the person has been the driving force: the desire to see a lost partner, the desire to change your looks, the desire to see this specific horror film. The people always talk about how much they want something. Of course we still have the whole fear aspect but there is another driving force behind it, the people are less passive. Not sure if the Fears got changed or were never the same to begin with in this universe, but I am looking forward to how this theme will develop in further episodes.
Maren Wieder
2024-02-06 23:22:55 +0000 UTCi dont believe ive heard that one, can you please elaborate?
Misterkryptonite l
2024-02-06 22:53:28 +0000 UTCThat was awesome! SUPER creepy, loved it!
Quin Aylward
2024-02-06 21:50:49 +0000 UTCYESS
genevieve
2024-02-06 21:32:20 +0000 UTCFor some reason whenever the case mentioned "Voyeur" or "the scariest movie ever made", I can't help but think of the Goncharov trend 😂 In all seriousness though, this was so good!! Definitely unsettling, but in the best way!
Zoëjo
2024-02-06 21:26:57 +0000 UTCThat guy's horror Taste was...questionable, not like the statement itself was was, AGAIN, OUTSTANDING (congrats Jamie!!!!) and hearing Jonny's going full Beholding again...what a time Alice's "relationship" with the computers is one of my favourite things in the world LOT OF TATTOS, FOR SOME REASON SPECIFICALLY PERHAPS?!!!!! ME THINKS
MarlaBothBothIsGood
2024-02-06 20:43:16 +0000 UTCThat's too bad... I wanted to know what he thought of Sweet Home...
James Rule
2024-02-06 20:04:59 +0000 UTCThe cadence in the phrases about ko-fis is certainly the one Jonny uses in his Friday streams :D
tzigi
2024-02-06 19:27:32 +0000 UTCIs the blog writer a Jonny Sims self-insert? /jk
Eva Rose
2024-02-06 19:05:49 +0000 UTCI think its supposed to be unholy trinity but they might've changed it either to show that this an alternate universe or copyright reasons
Cat Sooock
2024-02-06 19:01:11 +0000 UTCWhat is Faith: The Unholy Trilogy? The only thing that comes to my mind is Faith: The Unholy Trinity and I can't find any info on the first one
Zos
2024-02-06 18:58:34 +0000 UTCThanks for the movie recommendations
Zos
2024-02-06 18:57:10 +0000 UTCThe Babadook listening to this: 🥲
FyreFlye23
2024-02-06 18:37:11 +0000 UTCThe Desires Theory is gaining further traction, I see 👀
Maren Wieder
2024-02-06 18:24:44 +0000 UTCGosh I love Sam. I expected from the teaser that he'd be a doormat character (which would have been fine to me, I love unhealthily-doormat characters!), but he is NOT, he is DOING HIS BEST, and he is getting PISSED. Love the office banter and happenings, and omg, so many different plotlines progressing 👀👀
sAZAndorable
2024-02-06 18:07:25 +0000 UTCThe old guy working at the theater is giving me Simon Fairchild vibes, but for Beholding instead of Vast. I’m kinda here for it. lol I’m guessing the previous IT manager is who Lena was threatening at the end of last episode? My guess is he’s the one who programmed FR3-D1, since it’s based in a German source code…. Why did he need to disappear, I wonder. And why did he come back? 🤔
Trisidael
2024-02-06 18:05:56 +0000 UTCSuperb episode. Really creepy. Also well done making the blogger an unsympathetic protagonist with their chat about The Babadook ;)
Gabe Neil
2024-02-06 17:43:18 +0000 UTCi think the thing that's really getting to me with these cases is that the people involved are often unaware of their fate. i was really rooting for the blogger, hoping even one of the unusual aspects of the event would spook him, but ofc i knew deep down it was inevitable that he'd experience something awful. it makes sam's curiosity more relatable bc if i were in his position, i'd also wish i could do something about it! another excellent episode
jo
2024-02-06 17:38:54 +0000 UTCColin and Sam both speedrunning their s2 archivist arcs huh👁️
Anthony
2024-02-06 17:37:42 +0000 UTCCHILLS!!!
Xan
2024-02-06 17:29:50 +0000 UTCGreat job on the episode Jamie & Alex! Good use of unseen as horrifying. Also usually don't listen all the way through credits on podcasts, but the OST is so darn good.
Cas D
2024-02-06 17:27:48 +0000 UTCis the [Unintelligible] to circumvent swears? if so that’s hilarious that FR3-D1 has a swear filter
Nico DeStefano
2024-02-06 16:54:35 +0000 UTC[unintelligible]...chills
eva
2024-02-06 16:45:09 +0000 UTCalice just be nice!
Kstein19
2024-02-06 16:44:05 +0000 UTCPersonal Screening is the creepiest statement so far. Must be heard to be believed.
Megan Lloyd
2024-02-06 16:40:15 +0000 UTCWHO'S IN THE CORNER
Nairis Santini
2024-02-06 16:38:30 +0000 UTCI am soooo invested LOL
Ian
2024-02-06 16:37:07 +0000 UTCChills! Just got literal chills. Great episode
Sarah E. Crill
2024-02-06 16:34:12 +0000 UTCNot him ripping on one of my favorite movies
Megalodons Dont Bite
2024-02-06 16:31:35 +0000 UTCI'm so worried about Colin :(((
Honey Coffee
2024-02-06 16:25:57 +0000 UTCI fear our Colin is going to end up on a long kayaking trip with an old friend and that breaks my heart. Also week 5 of me maintaining Alice is a terrible co-worker and a bully.
FyreFlye23
2024-02-06 16:25:18 +0000 UTCOkay so after this episode, should we be concerned about the Bad Movie Society event? xD
BloodyBaroness
2024-02-06 16:24:59 +0000 UTCwelcome to my twisted mind was not something i expected to hear jonathan sims ever say but i welcome it with open arms
Willow Edwards
2024-02-06 16:23:50 +0000 UTCFAITH: THE UNHOLY TRILOGY MENTIONED!!!!!
Cat Sooock
2024-02-06 16:15:42 +0000 UTCWOO
Rasp DaSandydragon
2024-02-06 16:08:48 +0000 UTCSaaaaame. I wake up, remember it's Tuesday and am like "yay, new episode!"
Helena McCoy
2024-02-06 16:06:17 +0000 UTCYessss
Ams
2024-02-06 16:03:21 +0000 UTCYesssss so ready!
Gabidoesstuff
2024-02-06 16:02:00 +0000 UTCYayyyyy every Tuesday is such an exciting day for me now!!!
Ponytail Pope
2024-02-06 16:00:56 +0000 UTC
