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The episode features a discussion on the making of James Cameron's film 'The Abyss' with guest Mike Burton, highlighting its pioneering technology and the challenges faced during production.

*CONTENT WARNING! THIS PODCAST DISCUSSES ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION, CLAUSTROPHOBIA, DROWNING, PTSD & MORE… *SPOILER WARNING FOR #ProjectHailMary After opening with our announcement of joining #ForbiddenWorldsFilmFestival’s Press Team. Then Mike Burton & I take a deep dive into the making of #JamesCameron’s #TheAbyss. A pioneering film that invented tech we still use to this day, however it almost came at a deadly cost. As what occurred on this set is so terrifying it’s enough to give you The Bends! Join us as we discuss questionable BBFC decisions, #EdHarris in tears & She’s All That! #PrepareForPrattle Be sure to grab your tickets to Forbidden Worlds before it’s too late! https://www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk/ Subscribe to Genuine Chit-Chat on YouTube or on any podcast app https://www.youtube.com/@GenuineChitChat Be sure to check out Mike’s Patreon https://tinyurl.com/mtwas96t Check out all of wet wet wet content from last years ocean themed Forbidden worlds on this Youtube playlist… https://tinyurl.com/k6zckepe If you want to remember what we said about #Dragonslayer check out our Disney Discussion on it here! https://tinyurl.com/3kh64tmz Listen to Mike's…

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