Is Oculus (2013) a Philosophical-Horror Movie? - Jason's Choice #3

03/08/24 • 57 min

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Join us as Jason introduces Ryan to Oculus (2013).

Is this a "philosophical-horror" movie? Jason says it is! Jason also breaks down how this movie plays with reality to be scary. Ryan brings up Lacan theory stuff! (Totally planned) and Jason says how Loyalist ethics is a weak ethic to follow!

And, of course, we talk haunted antique armoires!

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Join us as Jason introduces Ryan to Oculus (2013).

And, of course, we talk haunted antique armoires!

Email us at [email protected]

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