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Abstraction is the WORST fate imaginable in The Amazing Digital Circus… but what actually causes it? Today, with a little help from ‪@CinemaTherapyShow‬ we’re digging into the science AND psychology behind Abstraction to finally figure out what turns these characters into glitchy monsters.

How can you fit Shrek into the same world as The Prince of Egypt? Is there a way to connect the Croods and the Wild Robot? And how the hell is The Bee Movie the KEY to all of this? It might seem impossible, friends, but today we’re shooting for the moon!

Buddy may LOOK like an adorable, cuddly unicorn, but don’t let that smile fool you, Theorists. There’s something seriously WRONG with this children’s show, and the deeper we dig into Buddy’s hidden lore, the more terrifying this neighborhood becomes.

The Moon Woke Up is getting BIGGER, weirder, and somehow even more dangerous! But with planets disappearing, giant hands in the sky, and FRIEND Industries up to something shady, could the end of the world actually be part of the plan?

The Walten Files just revealed the truth about Bon… Or did it? We’re breaking down the clues hidden in Tape 5 to uncover who Bon REALLY is and what he wants with the Walten family!

For the past decade, some of the biggest movie studios in the world have struggled to make their films become a success. But, you know who might be changing that soon…YouTubers.

Alta Paradisus is a brand new analog horror series that takes place in the depths of the ocean. In today’s episode, I want to figure out what’s REALLY hiding underneath the surface. Is there really a monster down there that can kill THOUSANDS of people? Or is the real monster above seal level?

The Punisher is the most dangerous vigilante in the Marvel Universe…but if we charged him with EVERY single crime he committed?

In “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” we see Peter Parker continue to mutate, furthering his Spider-based powers. Which had me thinking, what would happen if he KEPT evolving? The reality would turn him into his own worst nightmare…

What IS The Mist and how do you escape it? Let’s find out, but… just don’t go outside!

The Amazing Digital Circus is a show of two extremes. It has an incredible world with brilliant characters but sets it all up in an unsatisfying way with little payoff for its mysteries. And yet… I still love it.

You’re stuck out at sea, with nature and the gods against you, and you just really want to get home. How do you get out? I have the answer in today’s episode!

What’s the BEST wish to make with a One Wish Willow? And how does the magic even work? I have been OBSESSING over the answer but in today’s episode, I think I finally figured it out…

The Minions are the REAL predators! The Minions have come face to face with their fair share of danger but they never had anything to worry about because they’re not locked in here with the monsters… the monsters are locked in here with the Minions.

The finale of the Amazing Digital Circus is finally here and honestly…I don’t believe this is TRULY the end. And in today’s video, I’m going to prove it.

Toy Story might be on the verge of an AI Apocalypse! After looking at how the rules of the world works and applying it to the new characters from the new movie, it’s not looking too great for the toys…

The Backrooms just got even BIGGER as this analog horror classic now has its own feature film! And after learning so much more about the world from the movie, I’m realizing that this maze of twisted hallways and yellow wallpaper isn’t just a labyrinth you can get lost in… it’s your own worst nightmare…

The Backrooms is a series that is all about an endless yellow maze full of monsters and mysteries, and those mysteries will be solved in today’s video.

Jax has always been a very complex character in the Amazing Digital Circus, but I think he’s hiding a MASSIVE secret. In today’s episode, we're diving into every strange moment and hidden clue to figure out what exactly he is hiding from everyone. And I think the answer will forever change how we view him as a character…

There’s a HUGE amount packed into the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and we HAVE to talk about it in today’s episode. I actually had so much to talk about that we couldn’t fit it all into one theory… so today, you’re getting a multi-package deal of FOUR Mario Mini Theories!

Caine from the Amazing Digital Circus is GONE… but his life was a tragic one. And now we have to pick up the pieces of what’s left. We all know what happened in Episode 8 and with Caine now being deleted, I fear that whatever is left after he’s gone is going to be much, much worse for our cast of characters…

There is truly NO escape from the Amazing Digital Circus. Episode 7 gave us a LOT to discuss and the more I’ve thought about it, the more I realized we are just as trapped as the cast is here in the Amazing Digital Circus….

The first real trailer for the Backrooms movie FINALLY dropped, and it has gotten even MORE terrifying.

What would happen if you were the LAST person on Earth? This new analog horror series called the Glendale Archive is about the life of a man wandering a world completely abandoned, surviving against the threats of this strange world.

Film Theory has changed and the film industry is changing with it. Today, join Lee as he takes a look back at the history of film. How it’s evolved since the art was born and where it’s going next. Get ready for this very special episode of Film Theory as we talk about the Eras of Film!

In today’s episode, let’s find out who in Invincible is ACTUALLY Invincible

If you added up ALL the deaths we see across all 29 Pixar animated movies, which film would come out the deadliest? Well, Lee did the math FOR YOU, and today we find out!

Zootopia 2 is actually a retelling of some of the DARKEST parts of American History…and on top of that? It’s a warning that the worst is yet to come…

Maybe the Heaven we see here isn’t actually heaven…

Could YOU survive Fallout? Join Film Theory host Lee as he find out if could!

What if ALL of Dreamworks movies were part of the same timeline? What if all of these crazy worlds were actually one world? Well, Lee might have found a way to do it…

Did fans write a better ending to Stranger Things than Stranger Things did!? A lot of people seem to think so… let’s talk about it!

Markiplier is releasing his very own feature film called Iron Lung and based on what we know about the universe, the world of Iron Lung would be HELL on Earth.

Boisvert is the CREEPIEST series we’ve EVER covered on Film Theory. With its skin crawling animation and intense storytelling, it's a series that will definitely stick with you. But what if I told you that it actually has a happy ending? Stay tuned into today’s episode to find out how…

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has released in theaters and it has COMPLETELY changed the lore. And what’s even more surprising is that it actually might fix all the problems we’ve had with the timeline because of it…

We grew up on Dreamworks movies, but do they all have more connections with each other than we thought? Join us for today’s episode as we make connections to some of your favorite Dreamworks films in ways you might never have imagined!

Only here can you find the FULL interview deciding CinemaTherapy AND Film Theory's opinions on Aang's paternal relationships with his kids and family. Join us for today's episode!

Is Avatar Aang a terrible father? There are a LOT of people in the Avatar fandom who truly believe that Aang was a bad parent and I’m actually going to settle this debate in today’s episode!

If the LEGO Movie were made from real LEGO pieces…how much would that cost to make? If we made every character, building, mountain, and cloud in real life, what would the price be? Let me tell you, the answer is NOT what you think…

Zootopia may appear to be this happy, go lucky city but what if I told you that it is actually DOOMED to fail. Would it even stand a chance to survive? Join Film Theory host Lee to find out the shocking answer…

KPOP Demon Hunters is one of the BIGGEST movies in the world and I already have an idea of where the sequel may be headed. There’s going to be romance, family drama, and one of them might not be making it out alive. Now, how do I know this? Join Lee for today's episode to find out!

The last Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 trailer just dropped, and this one ACTUALLY gives us some answers to questions the fanbase has had for YEARS. Join Film Theory host Lee as he breaks it ALL down in today’s episode!

The Amazing Digital Circus is not only great with their storytelling, but are also incredible with character building. In today’s episode, I want to take a closer look at two characters that I think may actually be the most relatable characters in the show. Characters who have had to go through their own personal struggles and are figuring how to deal with them even in all the chaos. I also think I have an idea of what’s going to happen next in the show…let’s dive into it!

Moon Woke Up is a brand new Analog Horror series that is not only one of the most creative stories I’ve seen told here on YouTube, but also one of the biggest and most ambitious. And it looks like its only going to get more terrifying from here…

GLITCH Productions just launched a pilot of their new show “Knights of Guinevere,” and it has EVERYONE talking. And honestly, I was still left with a bunch of questions. Like why are people getting sick? What in the world is Blue Lung and how is it related to the parks? And how is DISNEY related to all this? Join Film Theory host Lee to answer all your questions!

28 Years Later is TERRIFYING but why? WHY do we find these sorts of zombies so scary? How did 28 Years tap into that fear and create something more horrifying than the zombies that came before it? Well, join Film Theory Host Lee to have the answer to that eerie question in today’s video…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN THEORISTS! Weapons is the most TERRIFYING horror movie I’ve seen in YEARS and underneath it all is an evil force lurking just beneath its surface. What is the REAL monster in Weapons? Join Film Theory host Lee to find out in today’s episode…

Gravity Falls premiered back in 2012 and the franchise is STILL popular to this day. And with the Limited Collector’s Edition of the Book of Bill releasing soon, it’s got me wondering…WHY is this show still relevant today? How has the fanbase continued to stay strong and get even bigger? Well, join Film Theory Host Lee to figure it all out!

Today, we are finally talking about one of my favorite series of ALL TIME… Samurai Jack! Although it sounds crazy, this classic cartoon hero will someday become his own greatest nemesis and I think the evidence might convince you…

I FINALLY watched Emesis Blue after a ton of recommendations and well…this is a weird one. This is one of the best written, most engaging mysteries I’ve ever seen on YouTube. It’s an entire movie made by a channel called Fortress Films. What might seem on the surface like a terrifying horror fan film is actually a deep, introspective look at what it means to be alive… and whether you might be better off dead.