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5 November 2025

What's Scary (And What's Not) About Copyright: Lessons From Horror Film & TV (Video)

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In the third episode of her RIPL Effect podcast series, Reinhart Shareholder Heidi Thole explores a staple of the spooky season – horror film and television – examining the ins and outs of copyright...
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In the third episode of her RIPL Effect podcast series, Reinhart Shareholder Heidi Thole explores a staple of the spooky season – horror film and television – examining the ins and outs of copyright – what it protects and what it doesn't.

Throughout the episode, Thole draws on several well-known examples from popular works of media, including:

  • Yellowjackets
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • Nosferatu

If you're a business owner, in-house counsel, or brand manager seeking to better understand what copyright protects – and what it doesn't – this episode offers valuable insight. To learn more about how copyright law may affect your business or creative assets, please contact Heidi Thole or your Reinhart attorney.

Episode 3 is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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