Dead Times

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In today’s episode, Peter and Tim discuss the 2016 South Korean zombie movie Train to Busan. We are joined by Jeffery from Newscult.com to talk about how it is an uplifting and life affirming zombie movie. Also how some of the interesting cultural variations from American zombie movies.

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In this episode Peter and Tim delve into their first sequel, Scream 2. We discuss just how metatextual a movie could possibly be. What beats from the original get heightened or repeated. And if you should run away or go back and unmask the killer.

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In this episode of Dead Times, Peter and Tim discuss “The Witch.” We dig into the theology of the puritan family at the center of the film. Discuss how the movie relates to the Salem Witch Trials. And take some time out to appreciate Black Phillip.

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In today’s episode Peter and Tim watch the ultimate slasher movie, “Scream.” It’s one of Peter’s favorite movies, and they talk about how it is a meta-textual comment on slasher movies, and also just an excellent example of the genre. We dig into the characters and puzzle out their complex motivations. And wonder what could possibly be going on with that high school principal.

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In this episode Peter and Tim discuss the Universal monster movie, and sequel to “Dracula,” “Dracula’s Daughter.” We talk about how it created the modern vampire character. And we dive into the films homoerotic subtext and what it says about homosexuality.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE ONE! It’s that most magical time of the year, and Peter and Tim talk about the utterly classic film “Trick ‘r Treat.” We delve into how it is a movie about all aspects of Halloween. We attempt to untangle to interwoven plotlines. And try to figure out if anyone in this town survived the night.

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In this episode, Peter and Tim are joined by Harrison to discuss “You’re Next.” We tackle the feminist ideas that permeate the movie. Whether Erin is pulling a “Home Alone” in the film. And how white guys who want to talk about their emotional torment are just insufferable.

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In our first episode about a movie in theaters, Peter and Tim discuss “Happy Death Day.” They talk about its similarities to “Ground Hog Day,” all about PG-13 horror, and what it means to be labeled “the bitch” in a horror movie.

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In episode two of Dead Times, Peter and Tim talk about seminal film “Carrie.” We discuss if it is a coming of age film, how sympathetic Carrie is, and if Carrie White really does burn in hell.

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Welcome to the first episode of Dead Times, the only horror podcast hosted by Peter and Tim. This episode we dig into Godzilla, the classic 1954 monster movie and how it is really about the end of World War II. And we attempt to answer the vital question of how exactly does Godzilla reproduce?