Episode 86 - The Mist, a King's take on humanity

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07/29/23 • 33 min

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2007 Stephen King adaptation of the Science-Ficiton horror film, The Mist.
Directed by: Frank Darabond.
Starring: Thomas Jane, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Alexa Davalos & Frances Sterhagen.
Our final film for this month is a bleak look at the state of humanity through an end of the world scenario chalk full of otherwordly creatures.
*Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.
Scare-o-meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 skulls
Julia - 5.5 skulls
Jack-o-lantern Ratings:
Julia - 3 out of 5
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Consensus: The themes of this film live very much in the Stephen King world of moral ambiguity. His disadain for religion and thoughts on humanity come out in full force. It's a very intriguing albeit bleak character study in an end of the world scenario. A recommended watch and thoughtful perspective.

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Episode 85 - The Cell

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2000 Science Fiction-Thriller, The Cell.
Directed by: Tarsem Singh
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, & Jake Weber.
Our third film for this month is a techinicolour trip into the mind of a serial killer...
*Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.
Scare-o-meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 skulls
Julia - 4 skulls
Jack-o-lantern Ratings:
Julia - 2 out of 5
Tasha - 2 out of 5
Consensus: If you like J-Lo, love Vincent D'Onofrio as multiple versions of a deranged villian, are willing to stretch science to the brink, and don't mind the worst performance Vince Vaughn has ever give... it's a visual spectacle in and of itself.

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Episode 87 - Signs, and a 10 gallon hat...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 Sci-Fi Thriller, Signs
Directed by: M Night Shamalan
Starring: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Caulkin, & Abigail Breslin.
Our first film of the month is a classic Alien/UFO film from the early 2000's and starts our theme off for the month with a bang (of low brass...) and might even make your pull out your tin foil hats.
*Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.
Scare-o-meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 skulls
Julia - 5 skulls
Jack-o-lantern Ratings:
Julia - 2.5 out of 5
Tasha - 3 out of 5
Consensus: Although the special effects are quite dated, this film still brings a decent amount unease and might bring back some old fears.. of crop circles, aliens.. water??
Recommended watch for all alien/sci-fi fans!