Dad, You're Wrong - Episode 1: Vicious (2025)

Dad, You're Wrong - Episode 1: Vicious (2025)

From Dad, You're Wrong by Brainstormer Studios

November 21, 2025 · 58 min · Season 1 · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode discusses the horror film 'Vicious' and its reception, along with a classic film recommendation.

EPISODE 1: "Vicious" We kick off Dad, You're Wrong with Vicious (2025), Bryan Bertino's atmospheric slow-burn starring Dakota Fanning. Sitting at 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, this might be the most underrated horror film of the year - or proof that audiences know something we don't. We break down Bertino's signature tension-building from The Strangers and The Dark and the Wicked, debate whether Kathryn Hunter's performance is mesmerizing or maddening, and ask the critical question: If you receive a mysterious box, do you pretend you've never watched a single Twilight Zone episode? Plus: Vampire Hunter D (1985) emerges from the VHS Vault with a warning about checking your tapes for mold. Eric's Rating: Theater Josh's Rating: Theater

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric, Josh

Topics covered

  • horror film
  • film analysis
  • performance debate
  • audience reception
  • classic films
  • tension-building

Keywords

  • Vicious
  • Bryan Bertino
  • Dakota Fanning
  • horror film
  • film analysis
  • Twilight Zone
  • Vampire Hunter D

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vicious, The Strangers, The Dark and the Wicked, Twilight Zone, Vampire Hunter D

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