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As Dr. Oblivion stated in the film Videodrome, "the television screen has become the retina of the mind's eye". This is a frightening idea without even applying the concept to horror films. From scratchy static allowing entity's into our homes, to mind altering signals that warp our brain, television has become a technological touchstone ripe for allowing terror into our lives. Jerry & Matt look at two very different films where TV is a focal point of horror, with The Howling, from 1981 and The Ring from 2002. Remember, too much TV can be deadly!
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Plot twists and misdirection have long been a hallmark of horror films. Fantastical imagery and haunting, dream-like sequences blur the lines between reality and fiction, often leaving viewers guessing at where the story is headed. Jerry & Matt look at two very different films where all is not what it seems, with David Cronenberg's mind-melding exposition of media, Videodrome, from 1983, and M. Night Shyamalan's disjointed return to film with 2015's The Visit.
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Being so closely related on the evolutionary scale, man has always been fascinated with primates and love putting them in films. They can be shown as cute or silly in roles played for humor (Right turn, Clyde), sent into space, spread diseases, or evolve beyond man into a dominate human species. They present a mystery to us, a link to what we may have been in the past and unknown potential of what they may be capable of. It is this mystery that can provide grounds for horror. Jerry & Matt look at two diverse examples of primates in horror with the iconic and transcendent King Kong, from 1933 and bio-engineered Ella in George Romero's Monkey Shines, from 1988.
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With origins dating back to biblical times, witchcraft is one of the most enduring, yet reality based topics in all of horror. From cartoon version to Halloween costumes, witches can be an under-appreciated topic for real terror. This week, Jerry & Matt look at two very diverse representations of witchcraft, with Robert Eggers' dark and disturbing tale from 2015, The Witch, and Spell, from 2020, a B-movie mash-up of wasted potential.
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Children represent unlimited potential and the future of our society. In almost all cultures, it is a primary function of adults to protect and defend the younger and weaker members so that potential can someday be realized. In horror, children create even greater tension when in peril due to this ingrained protective nature. This week, Jerry and Matt look at two very diverse films that put children at extreme risk with the abstract Skinamarink and the excellent The Black Phone, both from 2022.
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The sea represents a broad canvas for horrors real and imagined. Tales of killer sharks, haunted ships, and Lovecraftian creatures from the deep have been a staple of fiction and films for decades. With the frightening power of nature and the vast unexplored depths of the oceans, there are endless ways to portray "Terror at Sea". Jerry & Matt look at two diverse films that probe very different horrors with Virus from 1999, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter from 2023. Bon Voyage!
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Horror has long been a field that pushes boundaries and embraces societal taboos. Sex has been a theme or undercurrent in horror films for decades and can blur the line between exploitation and perversity. This week Jerry & Matt look at two very different films with sex and perversion at the center of their narratives. Teeth from 2007 is a dark, comedic take on a mythological deformity, vagina dentata. Antichrist from 2009 is a brooding, twisted exploration of grief and psychologic body horror, a depressing arthouse film that is definitely not for everyone.
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The concept of a human supplemented with bio-mechanical parts was introduced in the 1960's and was mostly a concept to explore in fiction, much like flying cars and manned space crafts. With the increases in computer capabilities and the introduction of AI and self-learning, the idea of cyborgs began to carry horrific implications. These fears were the basis of James Cameron's seminal sci-fi film The Terminator, from 1984. It was clear that horror would tap into these fears and further expand on these terrifying ideas. This week Jerry & Matt look at two diverse films that explore cyborgs in very different ways, with Wes Craven's Deadly Friend from 1986 and Leigh Whannell's Upgrade from 2018.
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Pop culture in America has long used stereotypical representations for societies different from ours. Haitian voodoo, tribal sacrifices, Native American witchdoctors, and mysterious gypsies have been a staple in films and particularly horror. This week, Jerry and Matt look at two films that tackle the dreaded "Gypsy Curse", with Tom Holland's Thinner from 1996 and Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell from 2009. Beware!
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The 1970's are considered by many to be the greatest decade of all time for horror movies. Iconic films like The Exorcist, Alien, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, Carrie, and Suspiria were all born in this fertile decade of imagination and terror. The 1970's represent the birth of modern horror and many of this tentpole films hold up now, half a century later. This week, Jerry and Matt select two movies that are at the top of any horror list and that could be considered near perfect- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 1974 remains one of the most intense and terrifying movies ever made, and Jaws, 1975 taps into primal and real fears and changed how generations have looked at the unknow fears of the vast oceans.
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Horror has long used the purity and goodness of the "final girl" trope to give us someone to cheer for. That idea has evolved so that women are represented as more than just screaming survivors, but warriors whose survival instincts drive them to fight against overwhelming odds. Jerry and Matt look at two prime examples of these badass women with Jen from Revenge, a 2017 French-made blood-soaked tale, and Grace from Ready or Not, an over-the-top horror comedy from 2019. Who runs the world? Girls!
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Video games have evolved from the pixilated images of Pac Man and Donkey Kong to the cinematic and artistic wonders we see today. Horror remains a popular category in these games and their stories represent a fertile ground to harvest films of terror. Jerry & Matt look at two examples of using this resource with Resident Evil- Apocalypse from 2004 and Silent Hill from 2006.
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The work place is somewhere we spend a large portion of our lives and can be routine and even mundane. Horror can find its way into anywhere, turning something normal into an extreme or violent setting. With Labor Day freshly behind us, Jerry & Matt look at some terrifying work situations with The Belko Experiment from 2016 and Mayhem from 2017. The clocks aren't the only things getting punched!
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Body Horror represents a loss of identity or a transformation of self. Its terror stems from lack of control or defiance of the laws of nature and represents a large subgenre within film. These films are often special effects ladened and filled with disturbing imagery. Jerry & Matt look at two prime examples of this with Stuart Gordon's From Beyond from 1986 and James Wan's Malignant from 2021.
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The idea of something refusing to stay dead is horrifying in both its objection to the laws of nature and the hopelessness it creates for the victims. What can one do when confronted by something that seemingly can't be killed? This idea has been explored in Romero's zombie films and King's Pet Semetary as well as countless others. This week, Jerry and Matt look at two examples with Friday the 13th Part 6, Jason Lives from 1986 and Planet Terror, from 2007.
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Since Jaws scared us out of the water in 1975, shark movies have been a standard creature feature concept re-visited repeatedly, with varying degrees of success. These movies strike a primal fear in us, portraying a terrifying natural predator in their world- a setting where humans are somewhat helpless and not in control. For these reasons, there will always be new shark movies to make us afraid to go in the water. Jerry and Matt pick their choices for second best shark movie with Matt selecting The Reef, from 2010 and Jerry going with The Shallows, from 2016. These films are very different in their approach to the material, but both effective at what they do.
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While typical thrillers operate on the periphery of the horror genre, there are great examples of these films exploring dark subjects and creating tension and imagery that rivals the most horrific films of any kind. A well made thriller that crosses over to the macabre can create a lasting gut-punch the viewer will never forget. Jerry & Matt look at two of these impactful crossovers with Seven from 1995 and Don't Breathe from 2016.
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The "movie within the movie" is a Hollywood staple and has been used to various degrees of success throughout the history of cinema. In the horror field, this expands to certain found footage scenarios or haunted tapes that create doom upon viewing or other varying approaches that showcase the creativity of the genre. In episode 76, Jerry and Matt look at two very different ways a film within the film drives the plot with the meta world created in Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1994, and the deadly super 8 reels of Sinister from 2012.
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In horror, often working with smaller budgets and lesser known actors, the directors tend to be the draw and the real stars. Iconic directors have used signature styles and ground-breaking ideas to push the industry forward and pave the path for all who follow. From the early foundations to current superstar filmmakers, Jerry & Matt count down their top 20 horror directors of all time.
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School can be a time of uncertainty and angst as young people try to find themselves how they fit into the world. It is full of class and social barriers as well as cliques and bullies. For many, school is a time of trauma and fear, which makes it a perfect backdrop to expound upon its horrors. Jerry and Matt look at two very different examples of school scares, with the classic film Carrie from 1976 and the massively influential Battle Royale from 2000. As Alice Cooper once yelled, "School's out for- ever!"
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