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Episode 59: "Let's Scare Jessica To Death" (1971) - Spiritual Reflections -...
Let's Scare Jessica to Death is a film about hope trying to survive in a swamp of negativity and death. Here I explore how that idea finds resonance in the claims of Christianity, and we also look at a...
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Episode 60: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2011 Remake) KIDS IN PERIL PART 1
I review the Blu-Ray of 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' which is released on Feb 20th 2012 from Studio Canal. It's a remake of the classic 70s TV horror, but will it be difficult or easy to obey the...
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Episode 61: Kids In Peril 2 - The Taboo of Child Characters Being Murdered in...
Join me as I discuss an odd but none the less intriguing subject. Is there an unwritten rule in mainstream cinema, that you never kill off child characters? I explore various examples of where this...
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Episode 62: Dracula Inspired Movies (Part 1: Ten Underrated Vampire Flicks)
Join me in the old tavern nestled in the Carpathian mountains, as we begin a three part episode exploring Dracula inspired movies. In this episode I discuss ten vampires that might be under the radar...
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Episode 63 : Dracula Inspired Movies (Part 2: Dracula Prince of Darkness...
We'll take a carriage ride through the woods and up to Castle Dracula in Karlsbad. On the way, why don't we review the new Blu-Ray of Hammer's 'Dracula - Prince of Darkness', which is coming out next...
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Episode 64: Dracula Inspired Movies (Part 3: The Omnipresence of Dracula and...
In this final part of a three part episode, we finally enter the infamous Castle Dracula. And by a roaring fire we do a little theology, philosophy and physics to try and get our head round the...
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Episode 65: Slasher Movies, Karma and the Punishment of Sin
Tonight is a single episode which focuses on Slasher Movies. Such films are often seen as morally reprehensible, especially when they glorify the killer. But what might they teach us about our innate...
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Episode 66: "The Monk" (2011) and the Rationalisation of Awful Acts.
Those crazy monks ey? If they aren't dilligently praying for peace on earth, they're a rapin' and a sinnin'. Well they are according to this movie. I review the new big screen adaptation of an infamous...
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Episode 67: PIN (1989) Part 1 - Movie Review
Those anatomical dummies are weird, don't you think. You can see all their muscles and veins. Plus they whisper bad things to you, and incite murder. Sheesh. Tonight I take a look at the excellent...
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Episode 68: PIN (1989) Part 2: Seeing the Deeper Dimensions in Others
In the second part of this two part episode, I consider how the film Pin represents us with something refreshing. I 'baddie' that we sympathise with, and genuinely care for. What might it tell us about...
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Episode 69: ANTHOLOGY HORROR MOVIES (Part 1)
The anthology movie (aka Portmanteau Horror) seems to have found a natural home in the horror genre, where a film consists of several shorter stories drawn together with a wrap-around, over-arching...
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Episode 70: Anthology Horror Movies (Part 2)
I continue my look at the anthology horror genre. In this episode I'll be casting my eye over: Body Bags; Twilight Zone - The Move; Trick 'r' Treat; The Uncanny; The Willies; Tales That Witness...
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Episode 71: Anthology Horror Movies (Part 3 - Reflections on the Power of...
In this final part of the anthology horror episode, I explore the enduring importance of stories in our society, and we look at some truly disturbing original versions of common fairy tales. Music Used...
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Episode 71: John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980) - Part One
Tonight we look at a John Carpenter classic. The Fog from 1980. Music used in this episode includes: "Moonlight Serenade" by David Lindup "Someone's In Your House" by Dirty Jewbs "Dissapointo" by...
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Episode 72: John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980) Part 2: Deeper Analysis.
Join me in part two of the exploration of "The Fog". Tonight we'll see how the film is not just about zombie sailors and smooth jazz radio. It also raises some interesting political, theological and...
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Episode 73: ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS (1979) Festive Flesh - Part 1
Tonight we'll get into the festive spirit by visiting a Caribbean island, swamped with mucky looking zombies. Yes, I'll be reviewing the brand new Arrow Blu -Ray release of the film, then in the next...
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Episode 74: ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS (1979) Festive Flesh Part 2 - THE INCARNATION
We drift from the zombie infested island of Matul, to a cosy fireside chat about one of the most bizarre ideas in the whole of Christianity. That God, took on flesh. NOTE: This is exploring religious...
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Episode 74: PIRANHA (1978) Part 1 - UK Blu Ray Review
In the first of a three part episode we look at Steven Spielberg's favourite Jaws rip-off. Piranha, directed by Joe Dante. This is a review of the upcoming Blu-Ray Release from Second Sight, released...
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Episode 75: PIRANHA! Part 2 - Reviewing Piranhaconda (2012) and Hollow (2012)
In the second part of this three part episode, I'll be reviewing two very different beasts. First up it's the Syfy Channel 'epic' Piranhaconda, followed by a slice of found footage creepiness from good...
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Episode 76: PIRANHA! Part 3 - Theological Reflections on Our Part in Suffering.
One of the unique aspects of Joe Dante's 1978 horror film Piranha, is that much of the carnage is a result of impulsive hero and heroine. What might that tell us about the nature of our own culpability...
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