Episode 160: Magic in the Mirror/Magic in the Mirror: Fowl Play (with Kelly of Taboo Terrors)

About this episode

The episode discusses the films MAGIC IN THE MIRROR and FOWL PLAY, featuring insights from guest Kelly of Taboo Terrors.

Finally, the film series that recognizes ducks as the bloodthirsty monsters they really are! This week, Kelly from the great Taboo Terrors podcast is back to discuss MAGIC IN THE MIRROR and its simultaneously-shot sequel, FOWL PLAY, two Moonbeam movies that draw a lot of inspiration from WIZARD OF OZ... plus some other plot developments that are totally unique. A fun couple of kids films from the great Ted Nicolaou! Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck Logo by Doug McCambridge Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks Next week's episode: Femalien

People in this episode

Hosts: Jarrod Hornbeck, Steve Guntli

Guest: Kelly

Topics covered

• film analysis
• children's movies
• horror elements
• Moonbeam movies
• sequel discussion
• inspiration in film

Keywords

• Magic in the Mirror
• Fowl Play
• Ted Nicolaou
• children's horror
• Moonbeam movies
• film discussion
• WIZARD OF OZ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taboo Terrors

Books & works: MAGIC IN THE MIRROR, FOWL PLAY, WIZARD OF OZ

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