Podcast hosts Marshall Smith, PhD, and Laura Patterson, PhD, discuss the sociological aspects of P. Brice's Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017) with M. Duplass.

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Podcast hosts Marshall Smith, PhD, and Laura Patterson, PhD, discuss the sociological aspects of Romero's 1978 Dawn of the Dead.

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Relic (James 2020) If you enjoyed The Babadook (Kent 2014) or The Witch (Eggers 2015) you should watch this film. Understated, with a powerful subtext that leads to a profound final reveal. A horror film that focuses on women, family, and profound questions of caring and life. SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE Relic (James 2020) – …

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Prisoners (Villeneuve 2009) Prisoners is dark and twisted in the best possible ways. Villeneuve’s first English-language feature film. He has gone on to massive success for good reason with films such as Sicario (2015), Arrival (2016), and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Martyrs (2008) remains the pinnacle of horror thus far in the 21st century. Exactly …

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The Last House on the Left (Iliadis 2009) This episode we discuss Iliadis’ 2009 remake of Craven’s 1972 iconic film The Last House on the Left. This film is situated in the context of the 2000s reboots of many first wave horror films. In modernizing the classic in terms of style, the film unfortunately also …

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The Last House on the Left (Craven 1972) This episode we discuss the first film of the storied and influential career of the horror icon Wes Craven. With The Last House on the Left Craven upended the expectations of the bounds of mainstream films, preceded Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Hooper 1974) in shocking audiences, helped …

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Slaxx (Kephart 2020) Kephart’s Slaxx breathes life and death (lots of death) into a seemingly absurd subject: murderous jeans. Balancing fit and function, the film is expertly crafted, fun, and presents important social commentary on fast fashion, greenwashing, and globalization. Slaxx stands in stark contrast to the tedious, surrealist gimmicks and pretension of a film …

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Teeth (Lichtenstein 2007) This episode we discuss the notorious 2007 film Teeth. While most likely well-intentioned the film is progressive but also problematic with regard to sexuality.  Listen in for the details. SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE Teeth (Lichtenstein 2007) TOPIC INDEX – Teeth (Lichtenstein 2007) (times are approximate)  0:35 – Introductions 3:52 – Discussion begins …

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Funny Games (Haneke 1997) Haneke‘s Funny Games hold a special place in Marshall’s heart.  It is the last film he got to watch with his brother Carson before he passed away. And it is exactly the kind of film they loved: heady, shocking, challenging, bizarre, and expertly crafted. Laura and Marshall revisit it to discuss …

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Eden Lake (Watkins 2008) This episode we discuss the 2008 British horror film Hidden Lake where our discussion ranges from the social contract, to classism, to gender. The film explores the age-old question of just what one’s options are when a group of people nearby are being absolute jerks? We found that our reactions to …

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