The Evolution of Horror

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MIND & BODY Pt 21: Donnie Darko (2001) Dec 04, 2020

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"Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?" This week Mike is joined by Alex Ayling to discuss the 2001 mind-bending cult teen classic, DONNIE DARKO…

This episode is sponsored by $20 patron Steve Hunt.

Music by Jack Whitney.

Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST.

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MIND & BODY Pt 20: Requiem For A Dream (2000) & Black Swan (2010) Nov 27, 2020

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Addiction, obsession, self-destruction...it's ARONOFSKY WEEK! Mike is joined by new guest Leigh Singer to discuss REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (2000) & BLACK SWAN (2010) in spoilerific detail...

Music by Jack Whitney.

Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST.

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MIND & BODY Pt 19: Serial Killers On Film (1927 - 2019) Nov 20, 2020

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This week Mike is joined by Brad Hanson to recommend some other great serial killer films from cinema history…including Fritz Lang's M, Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy, David Fincher's Zodiac and George Sluizer's The Vanishing (1988), SPOILER FREE.

Follow Brad Hanson on Letterboxd and check out our FULL LIST OF SERIAL KILLER FILMS

Music by Jack Whitney.

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MIND & BODY Pt 18: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) & Se7en (1995) Nov 12, 2020

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Oh no big deal, it's just Mike and Becky Darke discussing two of the greatest movies EVER MADE, in a single episode.

Music by Jack Whitney.

Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Want to sign up to Mary's upcoming Women in Horror course on 26th November? Sign up HERE

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MIND & BODY Pt 17: The Rise and Fall of the Erotic Thriller (1987 - 1995) Nov 06, 2020

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This week things get sleazy, steamy and very, very camp. Mike is joined by Catherine Bray to discuss some of the classic erotic thrillers of the 80s and 90s, including Fatal Attraction, Basic Instinct and Showgirls.

Keep a look out for Catherine's upcoming long-form video essay for the BBC, GUILT FREE PLEASURES. For more of Catherine's essays, check out BBC INSIDE CINEMA, which includes her piece on THE EROTIC THRILLER.

Music by Jack Whitney.

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His House (2020) Oct 30, 2020

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This week Mike is joined by new guest Isaura Barbé-Brown to discuss Remi Weekes' new horror film which dropped on Netflix UK, HIS HOUSE. The first portion of the discussion is spoiler free, with a spoiler section after the interview with the filmmaker.

THE EOH VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY ! Stuck indoors this Halloween? Join us for an evening of virtual delights... 8pm The EOH Pub Quiz, live on our YouTube channel, EOH TV 10pm FINAL DESTINATION TWEETALONG. Watch the film on Netflix and tweet using the hashtag #EOHWatchParty 11:30pm A POST-SCREENING VIDEO CHAT with special guests, on EOH TV

Music by Jack Whitney.

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Check out Isaura's article for The Final Girls Website, Psycho Killers Prefer Blondes

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Eps 6 to 9 Oct 11, 2020

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Rhianna and Mike conclude their 2 part Bly Manor Special with a full, in-depth discussion of the last 4 episodes of the series. Mike also chats to director of the stunning 8th episode of the series, Axelle Carolyn.

Music by Jack Whitney.

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Eps 1 to 5 Oct 09, 2020

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We're back with a 2 part special to discuss the new Netflix / Mike Flanagan horror show, The Haunting of Bly Manor, in spoilerific detail. In this episode Mike and Rhianna Dhillon will be discussing episodes 1 to 5 (but there won't be any spoilers beyond ep 5)... Mike is also joined by friend of the pod Liam Gavin, director of episodes 4 and 5.

Music by Jack Whitney.

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Saint Maud (2020) with writer/director Rose Glass Oct 07, 2020

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OK...I know we're on a mid season break but...it's OCTOBER! This week I'm joined by Rosie Fletcher to discuss one of the best horror fils of the year, SAINT MAUD. The chat is completely spoiler free (sign up to our PATREON to hear the spoiler discussion) I also had a quick zoom chat with writer / director of the film, Rose Glass...

Music by Jack Whitney.

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MIND & BODY Pt 16: Jacob's Ladder (1990) & Lost Highway (1997) Sep 25, 2020

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"We've met before…haven't we?" This week Mike is joined by host of Ghiblioteque and Wrap Party podcasts Michael Leader, to discuss two mind-melting masterpieces from the 1990s…Jacob's Ladder and Lost Highway, in spoilerific detail.

Check out Ghiblioteque and Michael Leader's new podcast Wrap Party

Music by Jack Whitney.

Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST.

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