Sparkly Ego Death (Annihilation - 2018)

About this episode

The episode discusses Alex Garland's film Annihilation, exploring themes of self-destruction and identity within its unique visual style.

Alex Garland's 2018 sci-fi horror film Annihilation is a complex meditation on cells, self destruction and what makes us ourselves. Join Juliet and Theresa inside the weird shimmery dome to talk about weird bears, the visual delight of this film's third act and The New Weird. CW/TW: suicide and self harm Buy us a coffee! Become a Patron! Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Juliet, Theresa

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• horror
• self-destruction
• visual effects
• The New Weird

Keywords

• Annihilation
• Alex Garland
• sci-fi horror
• self destruction
• The New Weird
• visual effects
• film review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Houseghost, Rad Girlfriend Records

Books & works: Annihilation

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