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Bucheon International Film Festival '24 Recap

Released on 07/26/2024

The Bucheon International Film Festival is back again with an extremely impressive lineup of features and shorts programmed.

On this episode...

Join us as we discuss 15 feature films from all over the world and listen as Justin regales us with stories from the streets of Bucheon.

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#486 – The Boxer's Omen (1983)

Released on 07/24/2024

While in Thailand trying to avenge his brother who was crippled in a fight by a Thai boxer, a man gets caught up in a web of fate, Buddhism and black magic.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss Hong Kong cinema, Buddhist imagery, and the insane cult classic, The Boxer's Omen (1983).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (2:45)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:21)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:00)

Rotten Tomatoes (69:20)

Cooter of the Week (70:10)

What We've Been Watching (74:35)

News: (85:38)

Hotline Scream: (98:15)

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Interview with Damian Mc Carthy

Released on 07/19/2024

In Damian Mc Carthy's new film, Oddity a twin sister uncovers the truth behind her sisters mysterious death with the help of a wooden mannequin.

On this special episode...

Justin catches up with Damian at the Bucheon International Film Festival for a spoiler free discussion about his latest film. Be sure to catch Oddity in theaters July 19th.

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#485 – Longlegs (2024)

Released on 07/17/2024

In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Oz Perkins' highly anticipated film Longlegs (2024).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (3:10)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:25)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (17:13)

Rotten Tomatoes (80:10)

Trivia (90:37)

Cooter of the Week (97:50)

Hotline Scream: (102:50)

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#484 – MaXXXine (2024)

Released on 07/10/2024

In 1980's Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx, finally gets her break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the stars of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past…

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss horror trilogies, the Mia Goth factor, and Ti West's ever evolving style in MaXXXine (2024).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (2:40)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:23)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (13:54)

Rotten Tomatoes (74:20)

Trivia (82:50)

Cooter of the Week (90:15)

What We've Been Watching (97:36)

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#483 – Deerskin (2019)

Released on 07/03/2024

A man's obsession with his designer deerskin jacket causes him to blow his life savings and turn to crime.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss surrealist filmmaking, timeless fashion, and the bizarrely thought provoking film, Deerskin (2019).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (3:15)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (7:38)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (13:22)

Rotten Tomatoes (69:16)

Cooter of the Week (77:30)

What We've Been Watching (82:05)

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#482 – The Witches (1990)

Released on 06/26/2024

A young boy stumbles into a witch convention and must stop them, even after he is turned into a mouse.

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Join the crew as we discuss children's horror, fairytale witches, and Nicolas Roeg's, The Witches (1990).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (3:19)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:06)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:43)

Rotten Tomatoes (68:54)

Trivia (76:24)

Cooter of the Week (79:12)

Hotline Scream: (85:09)

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#481 – The Mothman Prophecies (2002)

Released on 06/19/2024

A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities.

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Join the crew as we discuss cryptids, collapsing bridges, and a movie that makes you want to talk on the phone even less than you already do, The Mothman Prophecies (2002).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (3:04)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:23)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:08)

Rotten Tomatoes (71:24)

Trivia (80:09)

Cooter of the Week (90:27)

What We've Been Watching (94:58)

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#480 – Invasion of the Body Snatcher (1978)

Released on 06/12/2024

When strange seeds drift to Earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, replicating the cities residents one body at a time.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss pod people, Donald Sutherland, and Philip Kaufman's science fiction classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (2:45)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:39)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:18)

Rotten Tomatoes (69:49)

Trivia (78:14)

Cooter of the Week (85:47)

Hotline Scream: (92:41)

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