Drop, the latest film from Christopher Landon (Paranormal Activity, Happy Death Day, Freaky), is a nail biter in the classic sense. We talk about this rollercoaster ride’s tropes on motherhood and femininity, its big reaches, and its self-dating use of memes. Also includes discussions of Lovely, Dark & Deep (2024),The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales (1960), the 2025 Fantastic Film Festival […]
Episode 88: Medical Horror
Nothing is certain but death, taxes and going to the doctor. We investigate the ways in which the medical system has carved out its own horrifying niche in the horror canon. Surgery, sickness and sinister doctors abound. Includes discussions of Afraid (2023), The Unholy Three (1925), Eyes without a Face (1960), The Curious Dr. Humpp (1969), Flatliners (1990), The Kingdom (1994), The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005), Excision (2012) […]