So, You Like Horror? Podcast

Jake Dante

Join Dante and friends as they sit and discuss horror flicks. Whether it be horror through the decades or slashers or creature features, they all have something to say about it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/support read less
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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #55- Cursed Films: The Twilight Zone: The Movie
Mar 15 2024
So, You Like Horror? Podcast #55- Cursed Films: The Twilight Zone: The Movie
What's happening, Spooky People? This week on the podcast, I sit with Sarah Beth and we continue our cursed films conversations as we talk about the 1983 film, The Twilight Zone: The Movie. We go over a brief description of the film, itself before we shift gears and talk a little more about the "curse". We go over the details that led many to consider this a cursed film. We discussed how John Landis broke laws, was reported to shrug off safety suggestions, and other onset tragedies since then, including The Crow and Rust. "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" curse refers to a series of tragic incidents associated with the production and release of the 1983 anthology film. The movie was based on the classic television series created by Rod Serling. Four segments were directed by different directors, including John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller. While not a traditional curse in the supernatural sense, the tragedies associated with "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" have left a dark cloud over the production, leading many to refer to it as a curse. It serves as a reminder of the risks involved in filmmaking and the importance of prioritizing safety on set. Thank you, everyone, for your support. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on Instagram at @so_you_like_horror or email us directly at soyoulikehorror@gmail.com. We're open to all conversations, suggestions, topics, and criticisms. Also, head over to Facebook and join the So, You Like Horror? Podcast Discussion Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/support
So, You Like Horror? #50- Cursed Films
Jan 5 2024
So, You Like Horror? #50- Cursed Films
Happy New Year, folks. Glad you made it back. This week on the podcast, I sit with Sarah Beth and Theresa and we talk a little bit about cursed films and our plan for 2024 as it relates to this theme. We mention a few of the major horror films associated with curses and we make a plan to further dissect them as the year goes on. Cursed films refer to movies believed to have had unfortunate or eerie occurrences happen during their production or after their release, leading to superstitions about the film being cursed. These incidents could range from accidents on set, unexplained deaths of cast or crew members, to strange happenings during filming.  The idea of cursed films often emerges from a series of unfortunate events or coincidences rather than any supernatural force. However, these occurrences have contributed to the mystique surrounding certain movies and their production, creating enduring legends in Hollywood. Thank you, everyone, for your support. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on Instagram at @so_you_like_horror or email us directly at soyoulikehorror@gmail.com. We're open to all conversations, suggestions, topics, and criticisms. Also, head over to Facebook and join the So, You Like Horror? Podcast Discussion Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/support
So, You Like Horror? #49- A Century of Horror
Dec 15 2023
So, You Like Horror? #49- A Century of Horror
Welcome back, folks. On this episode of the podcast, we welcome back the team of Sarah Beth, Theresa, and Maryland Phil as we review our theme of Horror Through the Decades and 2023. We walk through the decades and highlight what made each one unique and how it set the stage for the decade to follow. Horror films have evolved significantly over the last century, reflecting societal fears, technological advancements, and shifts in storytelling. In the 1920s, films like "Nosferatu" introduced eerie atmospheres and iconic monsters, emphasizing shadow, light, and distorted sets to evoke fear. In the 1930s and 40s, Universal Studios brought iconic monsters to life, where Gothic settings and creature features dominated. The 1950s and ‘60s, spawned creatures like "Godzilla" and "The Blob". While films like “Psycho” explored psychological terror. The new wave of the 1970s explored taboo subjects and visceral horror. The 1980s and 1990s popularized the slasher formula and subverted genre tropes. In the 2000s the genre sparked a trend in found footage horror, modernized versions of classics, and blended social commentary with horror. Throughout this evolution, horror films have reflected societal anxieties, technological advancements, and storytelling innovations, continuously adapting to captivate audiences and explore the depths of fear and suspense. Thank you, everyone, for your support. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on Instagram at @so_you_like_horror or email us directly at soyoulikehorror@gmail.com. We're open to all conversations, suggestions, topics, and criticisms. Also, head over to Facebook and join the So, You Like Horror? Podcast Discussion Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/so-you-like-horror-podcast/support