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Unwrapping Glen Morgan’s ‘Black Christmas’ 15 Years Later [Halloweenies Podcast]
“I’m sorry, but that fuckin’ voice, that was not Megan or Kyle. That was the fucking devil, and he was not talking to us, he was talking to Billy.”
It’s Christmas Eve and the Halloweenies are shacking up at New Hampshire’s Clement University — more specifically, Delta Alpha Kappa. Things are … festive, to say the least. The entire place is dolled up with candy-colored lights, providing a beacon of hope amidst the ensuing snow storm. Hopefully Santa will see ’em. Or Billy even.
Who’s Billy?
Find out by revisiting Glen Morgan‘s 2006 remake of Black Christmas. Starring Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Oliver Hudson, Lacey Chabert, Kristen Cloke, and Andrea Martin, the star-studded slasher celebrates its 15th anniversary this Christmas, and the Halloweenies are gathering around the tree to celebrate.
Join co-hosts Dan Caffrey and Mike Vanderbilt as they unwrap the aughts relic alongside special guests Jenn Adams of The Losers’ Club/Psychoanalysis and Adrienne Clark of I Love Splatter. Together, they discuss how the excessive gore works both for and against the film, Morgan’s colorful aesthetic, and Shirley Walker‘s swan song score.
It should be noted this episode was originally recorded in December 2020 for Patreon. So, consider this a Christmas treat and stream the episode below or via iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. Then, stay tuned next week when the Halloweenies return to school to discuss Kevin Williamson’s The Faculty.
You can also take this time to catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, and this year’s Scream. You can also become a member of their Patreon for hilarious commentaries and one-off episodes, including their recent deep dive on 2019’s Black Christmas.
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Stephen King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Returns to ‘The Shining’ With Mixed Results [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
“Life was a wheel, its only job was to turn, and it always came back to where it started.”
The Losers’ Club: A Stephen King Podcast heads to Frazier, New Hampshire to review Stephen King’s 2013 novel, Doctor Sleep. The sequel to 1977’s The Shining follows a much-older Danny Torrance, whose battle with alcoholism becomes all the more complicated when he crosses paths with a young child who also has the shine.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Dan Caffrey as they discuss the True Knot, dirty dishes with poundcake, and debate if King should have ever burned down The Overlook Hotel. Note: This episode was recorded in 2019 and is being re-released today as part of their ensuing chronological read-through.
Stream the discussion below and stay tuned next week for an episode on Bryan Fuller’s Carrie. For further adventures, join the Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. You can also unlock hundreds of hours of content in The Barrens (Patreon), including more Lobstrosities like this episode.
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