Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 712 – APEX (2026)

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 712 – APEX (2026)

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June 25, 2026 · 2h 17m

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The episode discusses the film APEX featuring Charlize Theron and explores its themes of survival and horror in the Australian wilderness.

Charlize Theron has never been one to shy away from genre mayhem, and by 2026 she’s practically the patron saint of stylish cinematic chaos. From The Devil’s Advocate to Prometheus to Mad Max: Fury Road, she’s battled demons, aliens, and post‑apocalyptic warlords — so naturally her next move was to wander into the Australian wilderness for Netflix’s APEX. Released on April 24th, 2026, it’s the kind of film where you can practically feel the sunburn and existential dread radiating through the screen, and your cohosts have bravely volunteered to trek through it. Rotten Tomatoes keeps things succinct: “A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.” Which is a polite way of saying, “Charlize Theron goes camping and immediately regrets it.” The setup promises equal parts emotional turmoil and tooth‑and‑claw terror — the cinematic equivalent of a nature retreat brochure that forgets to mention the part where something might try to eat you. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins, APEX also features Taron Egerton, who apparently decided to steal every scene not nailed down. With a…

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Guest: Dan Lench

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Organizations: Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes

Books & works: APEX, The Devil’s Advocate, Prometheus, Mad Max: Fury Road

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