Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

In this episode, our interests clash as Jason subjects Dustin to a film from one of his least favorite horror subgenres: Natural Horror. So join us for a thrilling tale of man versus rat as we check out George P. Cosmatos' Of Unknown Origin from 1983. Jason celebrates the varying techniques used to realize the furry invader on screen. Dustin recounts his own experience with a wild animal infestation in a desperate attempt to talk about anything other than the movie. But before all that, we hit up the theater and have returned to dish on some of the latest releases of 2024. And so much more!

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In this episode, a listener suggestion leads us to tackle another legend of the Extreme Horror subgenre. So steel yourself and join us as we check out Jorg Buttgereit's Nekromantik from 1988. As we do for many of these episodes, fair warning that the film being discussed has some pretty heavy topics and themes including violence to animals. As we always say, know your limits and know what you are fine entertaining. If you'd prefer to not even hear a discussion on the film, no worries and we'll catch you next time. Otherwise, before we dig into the film, Jason hits up some recent Hollywood horror flicks and Dustin dishes on a pair of paranormal documentaries. And so much more!

Special thanks to Elena for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at [email protected] or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

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In this episode, Dustin borrows a page from Jason's playbook and swings us back for a potentially forgotten gem. So join us as we check out Paul McGuigan's Push from 2009. Dustin makes the case for the film as a well-executed cult classic. Jason tries to weigh the movie against his overwhelming malaise towards superhero flicks. But before all that, we chase down a controversial Olympics year with an on theme slasher and once more take a peek behind the walls of Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum. And so much more!

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In this episode, as we rapidly continue our approach to episode 100, Jason circles us back to where it all began to once more discuss the Heroic Bloodshed subgenre. So join us as we check out Ringo Lam's Full Contact from 1992. Jason lays down the case to try manifesting a new high-def release of the film. Dustin marvels at the all-star cast assembled for the flick. But before all that, we go on another theater excursion to check out all the hype about the latest "scariest movie of all time" Longlegs and weigh in with pretty opposing views on the outcome. And so much more!

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In this episode, we dig into another listener suggestion, leading us to our first formal discussion on the works of Walter Hill. So join us as we check out his rock and roll fable Streets of Fire from 1984. Jason weighs whether the film actually counts as a musical or not. Dustin runs down the movie's long reaching influence despite poor box office performance. But before all that, we've got an update on The Acolyte and Dustin dishes on a must pick up new release blu-ray for Japanese film collectors. And so much more!

Special thanks to Jorge for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at [email protected] or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

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In this episode, we return once more to the world of Giallo by way of Dustin's pick. Or do we? Join us for the thrilling debate on whether it belongs in the black gloved grasp of the Gialli subgenre as we check out Emilio P. Miraglia's The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave from 1971. Jason tries to unpack the film's shaky logic. Dustin celebrates the movie's weirdness and odd similarities with a certain pink film we've covered in the past. But before all that, we recap our weekend trip to Origins Game Fair and two thrilling nights of dumpster diving Tubi to find some bad shark movies. And so much more!

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In this episode, Jason's next pick leads us back to the 80s once more to examine a potentially overlooked classic. So join us as we check out Sandor Stern's Pin from 1988. Jason makes the case for the need of a modern restored release for the film. Dustin shares his excitement to finally watch it after recalling the titular Pin scaring him away from renting the VHS back in the day. But before all that, Dustin makes a pleasant modern Full Moon discovery. And so much more!

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In this episode, we dig into another listener suggestion and tackle what may be our first ever troll submission; or is it? Buckle up and shield your mind as we descend into schlocky shelf-warmer sequel territory to check out Brian Katkin's Scarecrow Gone Wild from 2004. Together, we riff our way through the film while puzzling over the many decisions made with its plot and production. But before all that, Jason sings praises for the latest Mad Max flick and Dustin weighs his undying love for Full Moon against a pair of disappointing features. And so much more!

Special thanks to Christian for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at [email protected] or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

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In this episode, we get lost into the absurdly surreal world of Kiju Yoshida's Heroic Purgatory from 1970. Serving as Dustin's Lynchian avant-garde counter pick to our prior film, this one covers much of the same ground, focusing and drawing inspiration from the same student revolts that served as source material for Kichiku; only everything is a whole lot weirder. Jason finds appreciation in the film's liminal nature, but weighs that against the absurdity of the film's narrative. Dustin goes off the arthouse deep end, celebrating the film's many odd aspects. But before all that, the gauntlet is hurled down as we talk AI art being used in film. And so much more!

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In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we've had a bit of a scheduling crisis making Jason unavailable to record. So Dustin takes to the microphone solo to chat more about Japanese Horror. We've decided to spin the prior filler episode in this style into its own series that for now will crop up during emergency situations like this. For this official inaugural episode, Dustin chats about the 2014 flick Death Forest, which somehow spawned a four sequel franchise and draws inspiration from a killer little indie horror game. He chases down not only the history, but goes on a tangent about Slenderman after realizing the game's similarities to The Eight Pages. All that and more!

With any luck, we shall return to our regularly scheduled program in the usual two weeks out. While this is mostly meant as filler, if you dig this and want to hear more of these, reach out and let us know.

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