Film #25: The Black Cauldron (1985)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1985 Disney film The Black Cauldron, exploring its themes and cultural significance.

Roll for charisma! Roll for dexterity! Roll for a good time! Are you a fan of DnD? Well, theb you're gonna love this film. Join Lord Dave, Mark and Jony (and Gurgi) as they venture into the world of 1985's The Black Cauldron! This high-fantasy film is a classic for some and a divergence for others, but we'll let you choose how you feel with this cult classic! We're talking pre-Stranger Things, my friends! 80's quest at it's finest, Disney Style! Hope you brought a dice tray (we are fully awar...

People in this episode

Hosts: David Karp, Mark Child, Jony Orta

Topics covered

• film review
• 1980s cinema
• Disney films
• high-fantasy
• cult classics

Keywords

• The Black Cauldron
• Disney
• 1985
• high-fantasy
• cult classic
• film review
• 80s movies

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Books & works: The Black Cauldron

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