Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

Episode 024: Death Walks at Midnight (1972)

In this episode, we kick off 2022 and our first theme block of the year by returning to one of our favorite genres to celebrate #GialloJanuary. We start off by leaving the beaten path of the most popular gialli directors to check out Luciano Ercoli's Death Walks at Midnight. Michael finds himself lost in the labyrinthine twists and turns of the film's many red herrings. Dustin becomes enamored with Nieves Navarro. Jason ponders the film's low kill count and other elements that might hold this one back from perfection. But before all that, we briefly revisit our genre breakdown on giallo from our episode on The Fifth Cord and drop some hot takes on the recent trend of newer films being categorized in this subgenre; perhaps unwarrantedly. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Headless (2015)
-Dustin: Ghostbusters Afterlife (2021) & Eternals (2021)
-Michael: Torso (1973) & Death Walks on High Heels (1971)

Show Notes:
-Death Walks at Midnight Trailer
-Stream Death Walks at Midnight on Tubi
-If you're lost about giallo, check out our episode on The Fifth Cord for a breakdown
-Related Film: Malignant
-Related Film: Last Night in Soho
-Related Film: Suspiria
-Related Film: The Girl Who Knew Too Much
-Related Film: Rear Window
-Related Film: Blood and Black Lace
-Related Film: Desperado

Next Time:
Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987)

Quick Cuts Episode 005: 2021 Wrap Up Special

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we usher 2021 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on launching the podcast itself and go over some of the things we learned and struggled with during the year as well as highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, we leave the best of 2021 top 10 lists to the experts and instead go over some of our favorite film discoveries we made this year. That is, specifically, any movie that we watched this year for the first time regardless of its release date. Finally, we wrap up by laying down some plans and wishes for the new year.

As our intro suggests, this podcast is really more about the journey than the destination. To everyone that has tuned in, left a comment, or even reached out with feedback thank you so much. We really appreciate it and it means the world to us. Here's to 2022 and another year of exploring (and celebrating) the wide world of cinema.

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

Michael's Favorite 2021 Film Discoveries:
1) Baby Assassins (2021)
2) Dune (2021)
3) Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014)
4) His House (2020)

Dustin's Favorite 2021 Film Discoveries:
1) The Reflecting Skin (1990)
2) The Day of Destruction (2020)
3) The Night House (2020)
4) Labyrinth of Cinema (2019)

Jason's Favorite 2021 Film Discoveries:
1) Psycho Goreman (2020)
2) Dune (2021)
3) Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985)
4) The Oily Maniac (1976)

Episode 023: Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

In this episode, we wrap up the year with a post-apocalyptic blast by checking out the latest feature from acclaimed Japanese director Sion Sono: Prisoners of the Ghostland. Dustin opens the floodgate and bleeds his heart out with love and admiration for the works of Sono. Jason finds himself less than enthused and questioning a lot of the decisions that may have been made during production. Michael, unsurprisingly, gets lost in the plot but manages to steer around enough to level some criticism on the action choreography. We also tackle the film's own marketing stunt and ponder what is the wildest movie Nicholas Cage has made. And so much more!

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What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Pig (2021)
-Dustin: Chucky (2021)
-Jason: The Deep House (2021)

Show Notes:
-Prisoners of the Ghostland Trailer
-Stream Prisoners of the Ghostland on Shudder
-Related Film: Suicide Circle
-Related Film: Noriko's Dinner Table
-Related Film: Hazard
-Related Film: Love Exposure
-Related Film: Cold Fish
-Related Film: Guilty of Romance
-Related Film: Shinjuku Swan
-Related Film: Love & Peace
-Related Film: Tag
-Related Film: The Whispering Star
-Related Film: The Virgin Psychics
-Related Film: Tokyo Vampire Hotel
-Related Film: The Forest of Love
-Related Film: Mom and Dad
-Related Film: Mandy
-Related Film: Color out of Space
-Related Film: Green Room
-Related Film: Face/Off
-Related Film: Wild at Heart
-Related Film: Sukiyaki Western Django
-Related Film: Peace Hotel
-Related Film: Escape From New York
-Related Film: The Wicker Man (2006)
-Related Film: Yojimbo
-Related Film: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
-Related Film: The Wild Bunch
-Related Film: Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Next Time:
Death Walks at Midnight (1972)

Episode 022: The Children (2008)

In this episode, we get into the spirit of the season with Tom Shankland's The Children from 2008. That means a bit of snowbound horror, insufferable family drama, and plenty of killer kids to go around. Jason is forced to reckon with the realization that his Christmas-related pick actually has more to do with New Year's. Michael comes to terms with hating every character in a story. Meanwhile, Dustin struggles to find nice things to say about the film. We also spend a bit of time running down some of our favorites in the killer kids subgenre. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Candyman (2021)
-Dustin: Endgame (1983)
-Michael: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Show Notes:
-The Children Trailer
-Stream The Children on Tubi
-Related Film: The Children (1980)
-Related Film: The Shining
-Related Film: Village of the Damned (1960)
-Related Film: Village of the Damned (1995)
-Related Film: The Hallow
-Related Film: Halloween (2007)
-Related Film: Krampus
-Related Film: The Bad Seed
-Related Film: Who Can Kill a Child?
-Check out Unsung Horrors' episode on Who Can Kill a Child?
-Related Film: Come Out and Play
-Related Film: Children of the Corn
-Related Short: Disciples of the Crow
-Related Film: The Omen
-Related Film: Pet Sematary
-Related Show: The Walking Dead 
-Related Documentary: Child of Rage: A Story of Abuse
-Related Film: New Years Evil
-Related Film: Terror Train

Next Time:
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

Episode 021: Hold the Dark (2018)

In this episode, we welcome the wintery season and dive into Jeremy Saulnier's most recent film Hold the Dark from 2018. It's another heavy movie with quite a lot to discuss and dig in on. Michael breaks out the whiteboard to chart some of his own personal theories and interpretations of the plot. Jason questions one of the elements made significantly more vague in the translation from book to film. Dustin self-reflects about his hangups with Netflix Originals. As big fans, we also spend a bit of time celebrating the general filmography of Saulnier as well. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (2020)
-Dustin: The Night House (2020)
-Jason: Dune (2021)

Show Notes:
-Hold the Dark Trailer
-Check out Hold the Dark on Netflix
-Related Film: Murder Party
-Related Film: Blue Ruin
-Related Film: Green Room
-Related Film: I Don't Feel At Home in This World Anymore
-Related Film: The Witch
-Related Topic: Chekhov's Gun
-Related Topic: Yupik peoples
-Related Film: Iron Man 3
-Related Topic: Wendigo
-Related Film: Robocop
-Related Film: First Blood
-Related Topic: Skoll & Hati
-Related Film: Donnie Darko
-Related Film: Hereditary
-Related Author: Cormac McCarthy
-Related Film: Super Dark Times
-Related Film: Under the Silver Lake

Next Time:
The Children (2008)

Episode 020: Occult (2009)

In this episode, we dig back into our archive of listener submitted films and have selected one that marks a return to many of our favorite themes on the podcast. We're back to Japanese cinema and back on the Found Footage train to check out Koji Shiraishi's Occult from 2009 which surprisingly traces us back to some concepts from earlier episodes throughout the year.  Jason levels some pointed criticism on the film's flaws, Dustin geeks out over Shiraishi and his filmography, and Michael finds himself struggling with the darker themes tied up in the narrative. But before all that, we have some parting thoughts on October and try to settle the debate on how to pronounce Ouija. And so much more!

You too can get in touch and suggest a film for our listener episodes. We want to cover it all. Whether it is a film that you think needs more love, a genre we don't tend to tackle as often, one you'd like to see some deeper discussion going on for, or even if you just want to troll by subjecting us to something crazy.  You can e-mail us at genreexposure@gmail.com or contact us directly on your favorite form of social media. 

We'd like to give a special thanks to Aaron for suggesting we check this one out.

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What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: The Call (2020)
-Dustin: Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell (1995/2012)
-Michael: Shadow in the Cloud (2020)

Show Notes:
-Occult Trailer
-How to Pronounce Ouija
-Check out Midori-Impuls
-Related Film: Ju-Rei: The Uncanny
-Related Film: Noroi: The Curse
-Related Film: Shirome
-Related Film: Carved
-Related Film: Teketeke
-Related Film: Grotesque
-Related Film: The Sadness
-Related Film: Sadako vs. Kayako
-Related Film: Hell Girl (2019)
-Related Film: Lake Mungo
-Related Film: We Need to Talk About Kevin
-Related Film: Under the Silver Lake
-Related Concept: Magical Thinking
-Related Concept: Synchronicity
-Related Concept: Automatic Writing
-Related Film: The Evil Dead
-Related Film: Kairo (Pulse)
-Related Film: Cure
-Related Film: Creepy
-Related Game: Call of Cthulhu 
-Related Film: Man Bites Dog
-Related Topic: Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack
-Related Film: Creep
-Related Film: Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
-Related Film: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
-Related Concept: Lovecraftian horror
-Related Film: A Serbian Film

Next Time:
Hold the Dark (2018)

Quick Cuts Episode 004: Halloween 2021 Special

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we cap off our month long celebration of Halloween and everything Horror with a bit of fun. Join us while we embarrass ourselves for your entertainment as all three hosts throw down the gauntlet and challenge one another at a bit of horror trivia to settle a grudge match that goes back to the earliest days of the podcast's inception. Stick around after the game to hear us wrap up with a bit of discussion about some favorite discoveries we've made this month watching horror films and then weigh in with some brief impressions on Halloween Kills. 

Our Favorite Halloween 2021 Discovery:
-Jason: Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985)
-Michael: Zalava (2021)
-Dustin: Museum (2016)

Show Notes
-Pick up Trivial Pursuit: Horror
-Check out Unsung Horrors' Fantastic Fest Coverage
-Check out Michael's review of Zalava at the Grimoire of Horror

We hope your October has been sufficiently spooky and from all of us have a very Happy Halloween!

Episode 019: Night of the Demons (1988)

In this episode, the Halloween celebration wraps up with a final group choice to revisit one of our very favorite horror films and show it some love. In line with everything else we've covered this month, we stuck with the 80s, stuck with a horror comedy, and for this one managed to pick something that takes place on Halloween night.  So join us as we celebrate Kevin Tenney's Night of the Demons from 1988. In honor of the occasion, we also spend some time talking about some favorite films related to various areas of interest tied to the movie. Notably, demon movies, films starring the legendary Linnea Quigley and horror films that are about Halloween specifically. As Michael brings up in the episode, memories are made through film and Night of the Demons is very special for all three of us. And so much more! 

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: H.P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories (2007)
-Michael: The Show (2020)
-Jason: The Prey (1983)

Our Favorite Linnea Quigley Horror Films:
-Michael: The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
-Jason: Savage Streets (1984)
-Dustin: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)

Our Favorite “Demon” titled Horror Films:
-Jason: Night of the Demon (1957)
-Michael: Demons (1985)
-Dustin: Night of the Demons (1988)

Our Favorite Halloween Horror Films:
-Michael: Trick 'r Treat (2007)
-Jason: House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
-Dustin: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Show Notes:
-Night of the Demons Trailer
-Stream Night of the Demons on Shudder
-Check out the HPLHS' Complete Fiction of Lovecraft Audiobook
-Check out The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories (2007)
-Check out Michael's Review for The Show at the Grimoire of Horror
-Related Film: Dead Pit
-Related Song: Bauhaus – Stigmata Martyr
-Related Film: The Evil Dead
-Related Film: Night of the Demons 2
-Related Film: Night of the Demons (Remake)
-Related Film: Demon Knight
-Related Song: Computer Date
-Related Film: Bad Candy
-Related Film: Mortuary Collection

Next Time:
Occult (2009)

Episode 018: Trick or Treat (1986)

In this episode, the Halloween celebration continues as Jason keeps us in the year 1986 and swerves over a lane into heavy metal horror with Charles Martin Smith's Trick or Treat. Perhaps even less known by its alternative title Ragman. That's right, not Trick 'r Treat the much beloved 2007 horror anthology but a speaker shredding tale of the demonic evils of rock and roll. So join us as we bow down to Rock's Chosen Warrior and explore the legend of Sammi Curr. Did we forget to mention Gene Simmons and Ozzy are in the film too? Maybe we just didn't want to oversell it like the film's promotion. Jason uses the movie as an excuse to gush about vinyl. Michael finds a way to force Adam Sandler into the show notes. But before all that the gloves come off and Dustin takes some potshots at Netflix and their policy of slapping the "Netflix Original" moniker on things. Also, the gang weighs in on whether Malignant is a Giallo or not. And so much more! 

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: Boogiepop and Others (2000)
-Michael: The Guns of Navarone (1961)
-Jason: Malignant (2021)

Our Favorite Heavy Metal Horror Films:
-Michael: Deathgasm (2015) & Heavy Trip (2018)
-Jason: The Gate (1987) & Shocker (1989)
-Dustin: Idle Hands (1999)

Show Notes:
-Trick or Treat Trailer
-Related Film: Rock n Roll Nightmare
-Related Clip: Dee Snider's PMRC Senate Hearing Speech
-Related Song: Fastway - Trick or Treat
-Related Film: Hellraiser
-Related Film: Runaway
-Related Film: Little Nicky
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
-Related Documentary: To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
-Related Film: The Untouchables

Next Time:
Night of the Demons (1988)

Episode 017: TerrorVision (1986)

In this episode, the Halloween celebration continues as Michael launches us into another horror comedy taking us just one year earlier to 1986 with Ted Nicolaou's TerrorVision. This sci-fi tinged goofball comedy brings a lot of love for the classic monster movie while eagerly lampooning life in the 80s. The whole gang takes to the field defending this one while we ponder what people are smoking to allow this gem to sit with a 0% critic score on RottenTomatoes. But before that, Dustin finally gets the chance to bleed his heart out of all his love for Full Moon Features and its revolving cast of collaborators. Also, Jason and Dustin refuse to miss the chance to plug Phantom of the Paradise one more time. And so much more! 

What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
-Jason: The Last Matinee (2020)
-Dustin: Paranoia Agent (2004)

Show Notes:
-Terrorvision Trailer
-Pick up Terrorvision on bluray from Scream Factory
-Check out Full Moon Features
-Related Film: Puppet Master
-Related Film: Subspecies
-Related Film: Bad Channels
-Related Film: Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys
-Related Film: Tourist Trap
-Related Film: Phantom of the Paradise
-Related Film: Amityville II: The Possession
-Related Film: Inferno
-Related Film: Napoleon Dynamite
-Related Song: W.A.S.P. - Tormentor
-Related Show: Face Off
-Related Film: Re-Animator
-Related Film: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
-Related Film: Fright Night
-Related Film: The Giant Claw
-Related Film: Earth vs The Flying Saucer
-Related Film: Robot Monster
-Related Film: Slither
-Related Film: The Video Dead
-Related Film: Scary Movie

Next Time:
Trick or Treat (1986)