Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast

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Episode 15: Killers in the Hills – The Hills Have Eyes (1977 and 2006) Mar 01, 2017

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We take to the hills with Wes Craven's original The Hills Have Eyes and Alexandre Aja's brutal remake! The Hills Have Eyes (1977) "The Hills Have Eyes is based on a REAL Story! The Sawney Bean Cave Clan" by David Ian McKendry, from Blumhouse "11 Terrifying Facts about The Hills Have Eyes" by Matthew Jackson, from […]

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Episode 14: Henson's Dark Worlds – The Dark Crystal & Labyrinth Feb 22, 2017

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We look at the darker end of the Jim Henson filmography spectrum with The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1985) The Dark Crystal (1982) "A Natural History of The Dark Crystal: The Conceptual Design of Brian Froud" by Catriona McAra (pp. 101-116), from The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson by Jefferson McFarland "Reflections of The […]

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Episode 13: Kong Legacy – King Kong (1976 and 2005) Feb 15, 2017

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We complete our exploration of the legacy of Kong with the 1976 and 2005 remakes! King Kong (1976) "King Kong (1976)" by Keith Phipps, from The AV Club "Lorenzo Semple, Jr: The Screenwriter Fans Love to Hate – Part 2" by Steve Swires King Kong (2005) King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon – From Fay Wray […]

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Episode 12: Kong Legacy – King Kong (1933) Feb 08, 2017

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We journey to Skull Island with the original 1933 RKO classic – KING KONG! King Kong (1933) "King Kong (1933)" by Jason Fraley, from The Film Spectrum Commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston, Special Edition King Kong Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun […]

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Minisode #3: WiHM and Show Business Feb 07, 2017

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We talk about the Soska Sisters' Women in Horror Month Blood Drive, our favorite films directed by female directors, and some cool new stuff for listeners! Women in Horror Month official site Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie. Music for Test […]

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Episode 11: Wendigos – Ravenous & Other Stories Feb 01, 2017

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We get hungry for the Wendigo through the legend and the media it has inspired! The Wendigo Legend "Be Wary of the Wendigo: A Terrifying Beast of Native American Legend with an Insatiable Hunger to Devour Mankind", from Ancient Origins "Evil Spirit Made Man Eat Family" by Andrew Hanon, from Sun Media "Jack Fiddler – Wendigo Hunter" […]

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Episode 10: What is Best in Life – Conan the Barbarian & Conan the Destroyer Jan 23, 2017

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We take an epic journey with one of Jacob's childhood favorite heroes – Conan – as we look at Conan the Barbarian and its more family-friendly sequel, Conan the Destroyer! Conan the Barbarian (1982) "Everything You Never Knew About the Making of Conan the Barbarian" by Abhimanyu Das, from Gizmodo "15 Things You May Not Have […]

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Minisode #2: William Peter Blatty Jan 19, 2017

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We pay tribute to the author of The Exorcist! "Words of Wisdom: William Peter Blatty", from the American Task Force for Lebanon "William Peter Blatty, Author of The Exorcist, Dies at 89" by Paul Vitello, from The New York Times "The Comedic Side of William Peter Blatty, the Author of The Exorcist" by Amisha Padnani, […]

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Episode 9: Dark Castle Entertainment #2 – The Haunting & House of Wax Jan 11, 2017

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We go back to Tales From the 90s with our 2nd and final look at Dark Castle Films! Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie. Music for Test Pattern is "Dance of Deception" by Kevin McLeod and is licensed under Creative Commons. For […]

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Bonus Episode: Orca Jan 09, 2017

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In the wake of Tillikum's death, we delve into Jacob's greatest fear and the origin of that phobia – 1977's Orca. Tilikum "Why Tilikum, SeaWorld's Killer Orca, Was Infamous" by Brian Clark Howard, from National Geographic Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie. […]

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