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Episode 123. Love Bites: The Hunger (1983) and Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Released on 11/27/2023
In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into some truly long-term relationships and their lasting implications. From ageless vampires to hipster gentrification, sometimes loving someone “forever and ever” isn’t as fun as it seems. Class of 2023 merch Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft REQUIRED READING The Hunger. Dir. Tony Scott, 1983. Only Lovers Left Alive. Dir. Jim Jarmusch, […]
Episode 122. Homecoming: IT Chapter 1 (2017) and IT Chapter 2 (2019)
Released on 10/22/2023
We all float down here… or we’ll lose our minds trying to make sense of Andy Muschietti’s blockbuster horror films based on Stephen King’s classic novel. In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate the depths of Derry’s sewer system, summer holidays and sexual awakenings. Class of 2023 merch Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft REQUIRED READING It […]
Episode 121. Close Quarters: Single White Female (1992)
Released on 09/25/2023
What kind of person could you live with? Barbet Shroeder’s paranoid erotic thriller seeks to answer that question and more as it delves into queer fear, sexual conservatism, property rights and female intimacy. Class of 2023 merch Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft If you’re Toronto, catch Alex’s lecture on Brexit in the modern British horror film […]
Episode 120. Unseen Forces: The Invisible Man (1933 & 2020)
Released on 07/21/2023
From economic disruptors to controlling techbro exes, the unseeable has been used as a metaphor in a variety of ways. In this episode, Andrea and Alex look back at H.G. Wells’ original text, James Whale’s Universal classic and how #MeToo created a new kind of monster. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING The Invisible […]
Episode 119. Metamorphosis: The Fly (1958) and The Fly (1986)
Released on 06/24/2023
Dust off the telepods and put your swatters away – it’s time for our thoughts about a short story, an iconic original film, and an even better remake to mingle molecules in an all-new episode. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING The Fly. Dir. Kurt Neumann, 1958. The Fly. Dir. David Cronenberg, 1986. […]
Episode 118. Friends till the End. Child’s Play (1988)
Released on 05/26/2023
In this episode we look at the origins of the original “Good Guy.” From his place in the history of toys to his ties to masculinity to the anxiety around 1980s family structures, we go deep with Chucky to find out what makes him kill. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING Child’s Play. Dir. […]
Episode 117. Fear of Folk: The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)
Released on 04/25/2023
We’re back on our old stomping grounds of Salem Horror Fest to plow the fertile fields of themes and metaphors to unearth why the British folk horror classic, The Blood on Satan’s Claw, left us feeling so icky. From teens and occultism to PSAs and power, we dig deep. Tickets for Alex’s Brexit lecture […]
Episode 116. Carrying On: The Quatermass Xperiment
Released on 03/23/2023
In this episode we look at what happens when an American experiment crash lands in the British countryside. By looking at the state of England after two World Wars, a crisis of masculinity and humanity’s shaky grasp on scientific responsibility, Andrea and Alex uncover what is truly driving innovation and our need to win. Salem […]
Episode 115. House Guest: Misery (1990)
Released on 02/23/2023
Mind the roads this time of year because we’re covering Rob Reiner’s iconic film that delves into the murky territories brought to light when your saviour is also your #1 fan. We cover romance novels, toxic fandom, addiction, and more so buckle up! And make sure you know where the Dom Pérignon is kept. […]
Episode 114. Facks: 2022 Year in Review
Released on 01/25/2023
We cast one last glance at a year with a lot of horror highs. Featuring our best of 2022, things we can’t live without, our top 10 horror movies of all time, and, of course, some bloopers. Become a Patron! EXTRA CREDIT Alex’s Best of 2022 1. Nope 2. Barbarian 3. Prey 4. […]
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