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Stephen King’s Hard Case Crime Novel ‘Later’ Has a Wild ‘It’ Connection [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
Check it, there’s a dead guy over there. He’s talking to us. His mouth and his words don’t match up entirely, but if you just listen, he’s not hard to follow. Get used to it. They’re everywhere. The dead. And they have a lot to say before they’re gone forever. The Losers return to New York City and stop by The Manhattan Restaurant of the Mind to pick up Stephen King‘s third Hard Case Crime novel, 2021’s Later.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and Rachel Reeves as they discuss the new rules of the dead, the book’s ties to King’s Dominion (it’s a big one — and quite possibly the sharpest zag in any of his recent works), and whether or not the twist works or flops or thuds. Note: This episode was recorded in Spring of 2021 and is being republished as they continue their chronological read-through.
Stream the unpredictable chat below and stay tuned next week when the Losers return to The Stacks to share the latest headlines and recommends in Horror literature. 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).
The Halloweenies take a break from the cenobites and dig up the deadites again to review Evil Dead Burn. It’s a full house for this installment and the feelings are all over the place with some divisive takes amongst the five of them. Lucky for you, there’s a seat at the table… join them and enjoy your mashed potatoes.
If you recall, the gang tackled the entire franchise — including Ash Vs. Evil Dead and unofficial entries like Drag Me to Hell and even Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness— in anticipation of 2023’s Evil Dead Rise. Be sure to revisit the entire season, starting with their two-part episode on Sam Raimi’s original DIY classic.
Stream the episode below. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, Alien, and the Universal Monsters.This year? Hellraiser!
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