Encino Woman

Encino Woman

From Mom Can't Cook! A DCOM Podcast by Luke Westaway & Andy Farrant

May 25, 2026 · 2h 17m · Episode 98

About this episode

The hosts recap the poorly received straight-to-TV sequel Encino Woman, discussing its premise and lack of media release.

Remember Encino Man? The 1992 comedy movie about a caveman who gets thawed out and must adjust to life in the 20th century? Well, our advice would be to cling to that relatively positive memory like your life depended on it, because the straight-to-TV sequel Encino Woman (1996) is quite possibly the worst film we've ever seen. When unsuccessful ad executive David Hosenfelt is attacked in his home by a roaming cavewoman, he finds his luck turns as 'Lucy' becomes the face of a lucrative fashion campaign for a fragrance called Primal. Sounds like a reasonable premise for a movie, right? Listener, you are unfortunately mistaken. Grit your teeth as we recap a movie that was, remarkably, never re-broadcast or released on any home media. Although that fact gets less remarkable the longer you watch. If you crave bonus episodes of Mom Can't Cook!, monthly livestream watchalongs, or a shoutout at the end of the show, remember to check out our Patreon at  Patreon.com/extrahelpings . If you've watched Encino Woman and have your own thoughts, email them to us at  momcantcookpod@gmail.com  for a chance to have them read out on the show. Next time on Mom Can't Cook! we'll be…

People in this episode

Hosts: Luke Westaway, Andy Farrant

Topics covered

  • film review
  • comedy
  • DCOM
  • sequel analysis
  • pop culture

Keywords

  • Encino Woman
  • Encino Man
  • film review
  • comedy
  • DCOM
  • NordVPN
  • Patreon

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Books & works: Encino Woman, Encino Man, Radio Rebel

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