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Though late to the subgenre, TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016), the successful zombie film from South Korea swept their national box office. It also received positive reviews from critics internationally. Director Sang-ho Yeon, mostly known for fantastic animation films, took the pre-apocalypse chaos done successfully in the DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004) remake and WORLD WAR Z (2013) and ramped it up on a passenger train heading from from Seoul to the beach city Busan.

When Seok-woo, a busy fund manager, takes his young daughter, Su-an, to see her estranged mother, the train they take becomes just one more location where the zombie outbreak happens. As a group of survivors band together and cross car to car to reunite with their loved ones, each train section becomes a death trap as the infected begin to attack and take over areas of the train.

With the film’s portrayal of wealthy, working class, and homeless all trying to survive, the movie shows a strong subtext of class warfare within South Korea (as well as any other first world nation). With some critics saying it may be the best zombie or apocalyptic film they have ever seen, the movie seems to be in great company. Dark Discussions in 2016 had it as the best horror film of the year. After a re-watch, the crew critique to determine if it still holds up three years later.

A Weekly discussion of the Starz Network tv show, American Gods.

You Know Nothing, Jon Snow: A Game of Thrones Podcast. A weekly podcast discussing the HBO fan favorite show, Game of Thrones.

A Weekly discussion of the Starz Network tv show, American Gods.

You Know Nothing, Jon Snow: A Game of Thrones Podcast. A weekly podcast discussing the HBO fan favorite show, Game of Thrones.

The new film BRAID (2019) has received fairly strong reviews. Italian actress and model, Mitzi Peirone, directed but also wrote the screenplay for what is her feature length film debut. Her career took her to New York City to study theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts resulting on her focus on BRAID. The film starts off in her adoptive New York before leading to Montpelier, Vermont.

When Petula, an aspiring actress, and her childhood friend Tilda flee from a drug bust, they lose close to $100,000 of drug dealer product. Having fears of possible retribution from the dealer’s goons, they decide to head back to their home city of Montpelier, Vermont and rob their wealthy friend Daphne of enough money to pay back the drug dealer. Unfortunately to get into the graces of Daphne, the two are forced to play an imaginary game within a fantasy world that the mentally disturbed Daphne has created.

The film stars Imogen Waterhouse (THE OUTPOST), Sarah Hay (BLACK SWAN), and Madeline Brewer (THE HANDMAID’S TALE) in powerful portrayals of very desperate people. Each character has their own personal demons. Dark Discussions takes a look at this very divisive yet highly regarded horror/thriller debut feature by director, Mitzi Peirone.

When PET SEMATARY (1983) was released, Stephen King was already a best seller. Unlike some of his other books, this novel was a much smaller work in a sense. Focusing on a handful of characters and not full a crescendo of craziness until the very last act, the book was a more personal work for most readers. Its discussion of death and loss itself could fill up an entire book. By 1989, the first adaptation of the novel appeared on the big screen. Now twenty years later, the remake has arrived.

Lewis Creed and his family move to the small town of Ludlow, Maine after he accepts a position as a doctor at the University of Maine. Unfortunately a major road runs straight through his front yard where tractor trailers ride incessantly. When a tragic accident occurs, neighbor Jud Crandall decides to help out leading to unfortunate consequences which will haunt all involved.

The film is directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer in their follow up to the highly acclaimed cult film STARRY EYES (2014). In front of the camera includes Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lighgow. Originally receiving fabulous reviews on the festival circuit, the movie (upon release) suddenly dropped in prestige and has received mixed opinions. Dark Discussions takes a look at this highly anticipated adaption.

A Weekly discussion of the Starz Network tv show, American Gods.

You Know Nothing, Jon Snow: A Game of Thrones Podcast. A weekly podcast discussing the HBO fan favorite show, Game of Thrones.