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Podcast hosts Marshall Smith, PhD, and Laura Patterson, PhD, discuss the sociological aspects of the 2020 horror film We Summon the Darkness (Meyers 2019)

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Podcast hosts Marshall Smith, PhD, and Laura Patterson, PhD, discuss the sociological aspects of Kevin Smith's 2011 horror film about domestic terrorism, Red State.

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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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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 (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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