About this episode

Cooper and Nolan explore the film 'Willy's Wonderland' and discuss its unanswered questions and unique elements.

Cooper and Nolan are getting back in the cage this week when they take a trip to WILLY'S WONDERLAND! This hybrid horror/comedy saw its chance for a theatrical release thwarted by COVID, leaving Nicolas Cage fans to wonder what might have been. But that's just one of the many unanswered questions about this movie, and the guys spend an hour basically playing whack-a-mole trying to figure them all out. Why doesn't Nic Cage's character talk? How come the murderous animatronics seem to go on break whenever he does? And how did the filmmakers possibly avoid getting sued by the guys who made Five Nights at Freddy's? Finding out could be fun for the whole family, so get ready to cash in your tickets; this very special SEASON FINALE episode (featuring a beer from the Moersleutel Craft Brewery) is one prize you'll be happy to claim!

People in this episode

Hosts: Cooper, Nolan

Topics covered

• horror
• comedy
• film review
• Nicolas Cage
• animatronics
• COVID impact
• season finale

Keywords

• Willy's Wonderland
• Nicolas Cage
• horror comedy
• animatronics
• film review
• COVID
• season finale

Sponsors

Moersleutel Craft Brewery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Willy's Wonderland, Five Nights at Freddy's

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