First Frights
Pete leads the crew through a discussion of three horror first films, exploring why Freddy, Pinhead, and Chucky each sparked a series. What made these films special where others got stuck at one and done?
Pete leads the crew through a discussion of three horror first films, exploring why Freddy, Pinhead, and Chucky each sparked a series. What made these films special where others got stuck at one and done?
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Pete leads the crew through a discussion of three horror first films, exploring why Freddy, Pinhead, and Chucky each sparked a series. What made these films special where others got stuck at one and done?
This week on Sitting in the Dark, we confront the horrors of suburbia, the workplace, and aging itself with Vivarium, The Belko Experiment, and The Father. We explore the unsettling truths lurking beneath the surface of everyday life, questioning the very nature of reality in a discussion about the horrors and the terrors of being an adult.
From political thrillers to darkly comedic hunts, “Sitting in the Dark” explores how three modern films echo the chilling legacy of Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game.” Join us as we dissect the primal fears and social anxieties that make the hunt for human prey a timeless source of cinematic terror.
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