Episode 022: The Children (2008)

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12/08/21 • 74 min

In this episode, we get into the spirit of the season with Tom Shankland's The Children from 2008. That means a bit of snowbound horror, insufferable family drama, and plenty of killer kids to go around. Jason is forced to reckon with the realization that his Christmas-related pick actually has more to do with New Year's. Michael comes to terms with hating every character in a story. Meanwhile, Dustin struggles to find nice things to say about the film. We also spend a bit of time running down some of our favorites in the killer kids subgenre. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Candyman (2021)
-Dustin: Endgame (1983)
-Michael: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Show Notes:
-The Children Trailer
-Stream The Children on Tubi
-Related Film: The Children (1980)
-Related Film: The Shining
-Related Film: Village of the Damned (1960)
-Related Film: Village of the Damned (1995)
-Related Film: The Hallow
-Related Film: Halloween (2007)
-Related Film: Krampus
-Related Film: The Bad Seed
-Related Film: Who Can Kill a Child?
-Check out Unsung Horrors' episode on Who Can Kill a Child?
-Related Film: Come Out and Play
-Related Film: Children of the Corn
-Related Short: Disciples of the Crow
-Related Film: The Omen
-Related Film: Pet Sematary
-Related Show: The Walking Dead
-Related Documentary: Child of Rage: A Story of Abuse
-Related Film: New Years Evil
-Related Film: Terror Train

Next Time:
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Candyman (2021)
-Dustin: Endgame (1983)
-Michael: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Next Time:
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

Previous Episode

Episode 021: Hold the Dark (2018)

In this episode, we welcome the wintery season and dive into Jeremy Saulnier's most recent film Hold the Dark from 2018. It's another heavy movie with quite a lot to discuss and dig in on. Michael breaks out the whiteboard to chart some of his own personal theories and interpretations of the plot. Jason questions one of the elements made significantly more vague in the translation from book to film. Dustin self-reflects about his hangups with Netflix Originals. As big fans, we also spend a bit of time celebrating the general filmography of Saulnier as well. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (2020)
-Dustin: The Night House (2020)
-Jason: Dune (2021)

Show Notes:
-Hold the Dark Trailer
-Check out Hold the Dark on Netflix
-Related Film: Murder Party
-Related Film: Blue Ruin
-Related Film: Green Room
-Related Film: I Don't Feel At Home in This World Anymore
-Related Film: The Witch
-Related Topic: Chekhov's Gun
-Related Topic: Yupik peoples
-Related Film: Iron Man 3
-Related Topic: Wendigo
-Related Film: Robocop
-Related Film: First Blood
-Related Topic: Skoll & Hati
-Related Film: Donnie Darko
-Related Film: Hereditary
-Related Author: Cormac McCarthy
-Related Film: Super Dark Times
-Related Film: Under the Silver Lake

Next Time:
The Children (2008)

Next Episode

Episode 023: Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

In this episode, we wrap up the year with a post-apocalyptic blast by checking out the latest feature from acclaimed Japanese director Sion Sono: Prisoners of the Ghostland. Dustin opens the floodgate and bleeds his heart out with love and admiration for the works of Sono. Jason finds himself less than enthused and questioning a lot of the decisions that may have been made during production. Michael, unsurprisingly, gets lost in the plot but manages to steer around enough to level some criticism on the action choreography. We also tackle the film's own marketing stunt and ponder what is the wildest movie Nicholas Cage has made. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Pig (2021)
-Dustin: Chucky (2021)
-Jason: The Deep House (2021)

Show Notes:
-Prisoners of the Ghostland Trailer
-Stream Prisoners of the Ghostland on Shudder
-Related Film: Suicide Circle
-Related Film: Noriko's Dinner Table
-Related Film: Hazard
-Related Film: Love Exposure
-Related Film: Cold Fish
-Related Film: Guilty of Romance
-Related Film: Shinjuku Swan
-Related Film: Love & Peace
-Related Film: Tag
-Related Film: The Whispering Star
-Related Film: The Virgin Psychics
-Related Film: Tokyo Vampire Hotel
-Related Film: The Forest of Love
-Related Film: Mom and Dad
-Related Film: Mandy
-Related Film: Color out of Space
-Related Film: Green Room
-Related Film: Face/Off
-Related Film: Wild at Heart
-Related Film: Sukiyaki Western Django
-Related Film: Peace Hotel
-Related Film: Escape From New York
-Related Film: The Wicker Man (2006)
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-Related Film: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
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