The Screen Play Podcast

Episode 11 | Insidious

Don't go to sleep—you might not wake up! Join us as we do a deep dive into the 2011 supernatural horror classic, Insidious. We'll talk about how director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell crafted a terrifying ghost story that revitalised the genre and delivered some of the most shocking jump scares ever put on film, but does the film hold up today? (04:36)

Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation of the film! (21:56) Will he get the green light or will it be game over? (32:43)

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Episode 10 | Little Nightmares

Are you ready to face your fears? Join us as we journey into the unsettling world of Little Nightmares! We'll discuss the game's silent storytelling, the chilling themes of childhood fears, consumption, and the grotesque nature of the adult world. From escaping the grasp of the Janitor to navigating the terrifying kitchen of the Twin Chefs in The Maw, we'll cover what makes this indie horror game a true cult classic. (09:53)

Plus, stick around to the very end—where Gaz will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! (24:28) Will he get the green light or will it be game over? (45:48)

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Episode 9 | Jackie Chan: Legacy

Get ready to flip, punch, and slide your way into an episode dedicated to the one and only Jackie Chan! We're diving deep into the career of the man who revolutionized the action-comedy genre by blending incredible martial arts with jaw-dropping, slapstick stunts. We'll explore his journey from Hong Kong cinema classics like Drunken Master and Police Story to his Hollywood breakout with Rush Hour, and how his fearless dedication to performing his own stunts has left an unmatched legacy... Oh, and we also talk about his stint as an adult film star!

Plus, stick around to the very end—where Nick will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation covering Jackie Chan's body of work! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?

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Episode 8 | Street Fighter

Hadoken! Shoryuken! It's time to take it to the streets as we celebrate the ultimate fighting game classic: Street Fighter! Join us for a deep dive into the game that changed everything for the genre. We'll explore its iconic characters like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li, and discuss what made this the GOAT fighting game series. We also discuss the Hollywood movie adaptations and where they all went wrong.

Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?

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Episode 8 | Return To Silent Hill Trailer Reaction

Gaz and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. They react to the new Return To Silent Hill teaser, as well as thoughts on the entire franchise whilst lamenting the fact that we never got the Guillermo Del Toro / Hideo Kojima collaboration starring Norman Reedus.

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Episode 8 | Halloween: The Game Trailer Reaction

Nick and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. They react to the new Halloween: The Game trailer, as well as thoughts on the entire franchise, plus a quick sidebar about the most hotly anticipated indie game release for years... Silk Song.

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Side Quest | Terminator 2D No Fate Trailer Reaction

Rubes, Nik & Gaz take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. They react to the new Terminator 2D No Fate trailer, followed by their thoughts on the Terminator franchise as a whole.

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Episode 7 | Squid Game

Red Light, Green Light! Step onto the playground with us as we do a deep dive into the global phenomenon that is Squid Game. In this episode, we're talking about how this stunning Netflix series by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk went from a smash-hit Korean drama to a worldwide sensation but ended with a whimper.

Plus, stick around to the very end—where Gaz will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation of the show! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?

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Episode 6 | EA Sports FC

It's a new era for virtual football, and we're kicking off with EA Sports FC! Join us as we dive into the latest from EA Sports, discussing the game's current state since the transition from the iconic FIFA series. We'll explore why this just isn't as good as the PES days.

Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?

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Side Quest | Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer Scene-by-Scene Breakdown

Nick and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. The two of them break down the new Mortal Kombat 2 movie trailer, analysing what worked, what didn't work and also giving their thoughts on the casting of the film. Will the game be a flawless victory? Find out in this episode. FINISH HIM!

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