
Episode 024: Death Walks at Midnight (1972)
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01/05/22 • 79 min
In this episode, we kick off 2022 and our first theme block of the year by returning to one of our favorite genres to celebrate #GialloJanuary. We start off by leaving the beaten path of the most popular gialli directors to check out Luciano Ercoli's Death Walks at Midnight. Michael finds himself lost in the labyrinthine twists and turns of the film's many red herrings. Dustin becomes enamored with Nieves Navarro. Jason ponders the film's low kill count and other elements that might hold this one back from perfection. But before all that, we briefly revisit our genre breakdown on giallo from our episode on The Fifth Cord and drop some hot takes on the recent trend of newer films being categorized in this subgenre; perhaps unwarrantedly. And so much more!
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Headless (2015)
-Dustin: Ghostbusters Afterlife (2021) & Eternals (2021)
-Michael: Torso (1973) & Death Walks on High Heels (1971)
Show Notes:
-Death Walks at Midnight Trailer
-Stream Death Walks at Midnight on Tubi
-If you're lost about giallo, check out our episode on The Fifth Cord for a breakdown
-Related Film: Malignant
-Related Film: Last Night in Soho
-Related Film: Suspiria
-Related Film: The Girl Who Knew Too Much
-Related Film: Rear Window
-Related Film: Blood and Black Lace
-Related Film: Desperado
Next Time:
Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987)
In this episode, we kick off 2022 and our first theme block of the year by returning to one of our favorite genres to celebrate #GialloJanuary. We start off by leaving the beaten path of the most popular gialli directors to check out Luciano Ercoli's Death Walks at Midnight. Michael finds himself lost in the labyrinthine twists and turns of the film's many red herrings. Dustin becomes enamored with Nieves Navarro. Jason ponders the film's low kill count and other elements that might hold this one back from perfection. But before all that, we briefly revisit our genre breakdown on giallo from our episode on The Fifth Cord and drop some hot takes on the recent trend of newer films being categorized in this subgenre; perhaps unwarrantedly. And so much more!
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Headless (2015)
-Dustin: Ghostbusters Afterlife (2021) & Eternals (2021)
-Michael: Torso (1973) & Death Walks on High Heels (1971)
Show Notes:
-Death Walks at Midnight Trailer
-Stream Death Walks at Midnight on Tubi
-If you're lost about giallo, check out our episode on The Fifth Cord for a breakdown
-Related Film: Malignant
-Related Film: Last Night in Soho
-Related Film: Suspiria
-Related Film: The Girl Who Knew Too Much
-Related Film: Rear Window
-Related Film: Blood and Black Lace
-Related Film: Desperado
Next Time:
Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987)
Previous Episode

Quick Cuts Episode 005: 2021 Wrap Up Special
In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we usher 2021 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on launching the podcast itself and go over some of the things we learned and struggled with during the year as well as highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, we leave the best of 2021 top 10 lists to the experts and instead go over some of our favorite film discoveries we made this year. That is, specifically, any movie that we watched this year for the first time regardless of its release date. Finally, we wrap up by laying down some plans and wishes for the new year.
As our intro suggests, this podcast is really more about the journey than the destination. To everyone that has tuned in, left a comment, or even reached out with feedback thank you so much. We really appreciate it and it means the world to us. Here's to 2022 and another year of exploring (and celebrating) the wide world of cinema.
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
Michael's Favorite 2021 Film Discoveries:
1) Baby Assassins (2021)
2) Dune (2021)
3) Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014)
4) His House (2020)
Dustin's Favorite 2021 Film Discoveries:
1) The Reflecting Skin (1990)
2) The Day of Destruction (2020)
3) The Night House (2020)
4) Labyrinth of Cinema (2019)
Jason's Favorite 2021 Film Discoveries:
1) Psycho Goreman (2020)
2) Dune (2021)
3) Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985)
4) The Oily Maniac (1976)
Next Episode

Episode 025: Delirium (1987)
In this episode, our #GialloJanuary celebration continues. Leaving behind the explosion of the genre in the early 70s, we advance into the late 80s to check out how things have evolved by focusing on Lamberto Bava's rather steamy erotic giallo Delirium (aka Le Foto di Gioia). Jason comes out swinging in support of the film. Dustin draws some comical parallels between giallo and soap operas as evident in the movie. Michael notes some interesting throughlines with our prior film. We also spend some time celebrating just how awesome George Eastman is. And so much more!
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Hawkeye (2021)
-Dustin: King Boxer (1972)
-Jason: Come True (2021)
Show Notes:
-Delirium Trailer
-Go check out Haunted by Proxy
-Related Film: Demons
-Related Film: Demons 2
-Related Film: Kill Baby Kill
-Related Film: A Bay of Blood
-Related Film: A Blade in the Dark
-Related Film: Midnight Killer
-Related Film: Deep Red
-Related Film: Tenebrae
-Related Film: Shock
-Related Film: Cannibal Holocaust
-Related Film: Rear Window
-Related Film: The Prowler
-Related Film: Dead & Buried
-Related Film: Endgame
-Related Film: Antropophagus
-Related Film: Death Walks on High Heels
-Related Art: Alberto Savinio
-Related Film: Friday the 13th
-Related Film: Dressed to Kill
-Related Film: Opera
Next Time:
Knife+Heart (2018)
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