The gang continues their reality distortion month with 1998's Dark City. They are joined by longtime friend, Nick Hishmeh of Dynamite Dice.


Episode 123: Dark City Director’s Cut (w/ special guest Nick Hishmeh)

Directed by: Alex Proyas 
Written by: Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer
Score by: Trevor Jones
Budget: $27 million 
Gross: 27.2 million

Cast: 

• Rufus Sewell as John Murdoch
• William Hurt as Inspector Frank Bumstead
• Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber 
• Jennifer Connelly as Emma Murdoch
• Richard O’Brien as Mr. Hand
• Ian Richardson as Mr. Book
• Bruce Spence as Mr. Wall
• Colin Friels as Detective Eddie Walenski
• John Bluthal as Karl Harris
• Melissa George as May
• Ritchie Singer as Hotel Manager/Vendor
• Nicholas Bell as Mr. Rain
• David Wenham as Schreber’s Assistant
• Mitchell Butel as Husselbeck

Talking Points: 

1. What is your history with Dark City? 
2. What were your overall non-spoiler thoughts of Dark City?

Spoiler Talk: 

1. What are the themes Dark City is exploring? 
2. How does Dark City compare to WandaVision? 
3. Final thoughts. 

Next Episode: 

• Eraserhead (1977)

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