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53. The Shining (1980) (w/ Josh Bell, Host of "Real Reel Talk Horror"
Apr 18, 2025
56m 58s
HLP E52: Nosferatu (2024)
Apr 6, 2025
1h 07m 08s
HLP E51: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
Mar 27, 2025
1h 04m 24s
HLP E50: Updated Top-25 Horror Movies of All-Time
Dec 31, 2024
36m 58s
HLP E49: Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Nov 20, 2024
1h 01m 59s
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| 4/18/25 | ![]() 53. The Shining (1980) (w/ Josh Bell, Host of "Real Reel Talk Horror" | Join Will and special guest, Josh Bell, host of the terrific podcast, Real Reel Talk Horror, as they dissect an all-time horror classic, The Shining A somewhat controversial horror movie, this one is multilayered and threatens to pull you into a deep rabbit hole! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, the differences between the novel and movie, pay homage to Shelley Duvall, and more! You won't want to miss this discussion! Real Reel Talk Horror can be found anywhere you stream podcasts. Follow Real Reel Talk Horror on Instagram/Threads: @realreeltalk Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 58s | ||||||
| 4/6/25 | ![]() HLP E52: Nosferatu (2024) | TWO WEEKS IN A ROW! Join Will and Chris as they dissect one of the most hyped horror movies in recent memory--Nosferatu! It's important to say up front that both Will and Chris loved this movie; but, part of what we do in the Horror Lab is to explore both the good and bad of a film--and while Nosferatu is a beautiful and unsettling film, there are some problematic aspects! Join us as we dissect themes and the terrific performances from the cast! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 08s | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | ![]() HLP E51: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) | WE'RE BACK IN THE HORROR LAB! Join Will and Chris as they turn the lights back on in the lab, dust off the examination table, and dissect a truly bleak, empty film--We Need to Talk About Kevin. This one is a tough watch--it makes you squirm, cringe, and alternate between empathy and anger for everyone involved. A different type of scary, We Need to Talk About Kevin forces you to consider the cause(s) of psychopathy, trauma, nature vs. nurture, and more! Join us as we dissect themes and terrific performances from Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 04m 24s | ||||||
| 12/31/24 | ![]() HLP E50: Updated Top-25 Horror Movies of All-Time | CELEBRATING E50 OF THE HORROR LAB! Join Will as he shares his updated Top-25 Horror Movies of All-Time! A few have burst into the rankings, and a few have been pushed out--and more than a few have changed positions! Which movies were a surprise to you? Which were ranked too high? Which were ranked too low? Which should have been left off? Which should have made the list? Email your thoughts to horrorlabpod@gmail.com or DM me on IG @horrorlabpod. Join me in The Horror Lab to find out! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 36m 58s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 | ![]() HLP E49: Godzilla Minus One (2023) | Join Will and Chris as they dissect a terrific horror film, Godzilla Minus One. By now, we all know Godzilla; but this film is a beautiful retelling of the iconic Kaiju! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, discuss the heart and emotions of the film, and show appreciation for a new Godzilla classic! You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 01m 59s | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | ![]() HLP E48: Childs Play (1988) (w/Josh from The Evil Deaths Podcast) | Join Will and special guest, Josh, from The Evil Deaths Podcast as they dissect an all-time horror classic, Child's Play. An influential slasher, this one spawned a number of sequels, a remake, and a television series; but the original is where it all began! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, wax nostalgic about...nostalgia, and dive deep into a terrific horror movie! You won't want to miss this discussion! The Evil Deaths Podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow The Evil Deaths on Instagram: @theevildeaths Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 04m 10s | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | ![]() HLP E47: Saw (2004) | Join Will and Chris--and special guest, Johnny Woo--as they dissect what has become a horror classic, Saw. A fast-paced, gritty slasher, this one spawned 9 sequels. In an era where decent horror movies were hard to come by, James Wan and Leigh Wannell struck gold when they introduced the world to the sadistic Jigsaw. Join them as they explore themes, consider the "morality" of the movie, and dive deep into the classic that quickly became iconic! You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 13m 32s | ||||||
| 9/27/24 | ![]() HLP E46: Se7en (1995) | Join Will and Chris in The Horror Lab as they dissect one of the best horror-type movies of all-time, Se7en. A gritty crime-thriller with horror (and horrifying) elements, this one sticks with you long after the credits roll. And, it just recently moved into hallowed ground--the #1 horror movie of all-time (according to Will). Join them as they explore themes, discuss the nihilistic nature of the film, and consider whether Ernest Hemingway was right--is the world both beautiful and worth fighting for? You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 20s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E1: Personal Top 25 Horror Movies | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will each week as he explores the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! THANKS FOR TUNING IN FOR THE FIRST-EVER HORROR LAB PODCAST EPISODE: In this debut episode, Will gives you his personal Top 25 horror movie list, spanning several decades and sub-genres. Want to know my favorite horror movie of all-time? Join me in the Lab! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 39m 32s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E6: The Witch (2015) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and Chris dive DEEP an unconventional, but super-creepy horror movie--The Witch. This one is in Will's T25 list--currently sitting at #14. Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore the nuances of the movie, discuss possible metaphors, and consider how atmosphere, sound, and lighting all contribute to make The Witch a terrifying journey into the unknown! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 54m 53s | ||||||
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| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E7: Funny Games (1997) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and his brother-from-the-same-mother Andrew, dive DEEP into a dark, bleak, unique horror movie--Funny Games. This one is in Will's T25--currently sitting at #16. Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore the darkness of the movie, discuss the approach to horror that makes it so effective, and consider the nihilistic undertones that make Funny Games such a difficult, but terrifying film! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 06s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E8: Lake Placid (1999) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and Chris dive DEEP into a fun, campy, animal horror flick--Lake Placid. It's a good change of pace from some of our heavier episodes, for sure! Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore the campiness of the movie, discuss other animal-horror influences, and consider the cultural shifts in how movies from the '90s were made vs. today's movies! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 06s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E10: The First Power (1990) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris plunge into a thrilling low-budget horror movie, The First Power. This one is a spiritual father to other, more mature "serial killer spirit possesses regular people" movies (like Fallen); but, its a great ride! Also, this one is in Will's top-25 and is currently sitting at #19. Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore what the movie does really well, where it falls short, and consider an oft-forgotten, but unforgettable horror movie! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 57s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E11: Coraline (2009) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris do a DEEP dive into a fascinating horror movie, Coraline. Billed as a kids movie, Coraline has some terrific horror elements while also exploring some complex ideas about love, acceptance, relationships, and more. Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore the symbolism within the movie, discuss the spectrum of theories surrounding movie themes, and consider a beautifully-made film! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 13s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E14: The Exorcist Part I (1973) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris jump into THE SCARIEST HORROR MOVIE EVER MADE, The Exorcist! Considering the lore and gravitas of this film, we're taking this in two parts. This one currently sits at #1 on Will's list, and is "definitely Top-5" horror movie for Chris! Join them in the Horror Lab as they consider the marketing and controversies of this iconic film. Also, they dive into some random Exorcist trivia that you may or may not know. Here's a teaser: DID YOU KNOW: The Exorcist featured a cameo from a convicted murderer and suspected serial killer! Intrigued? Come into the Lab to learn more! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 33s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E16: The Cabin in the Woods (2011) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris jump into a sharp, witty, horror satire--The Cabin in the Woods! Featuring an endless amount of tropes and character archetypes (and a pre-Thor Chris Hemsworth!), this one has a few surprises up it's sleeve. Join them in the Horror Lab as they dissect a pretty terrific movie, discuss what the movie does well and where it falls short, and consider a few deeper themes! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 49m 04s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E17: Hereditary (2017) | CONTENT WARNING: HEREDITARY, AND THIS EPISODE, DEAL WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES SUCH AS FAMILY TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris take a DEEP dive into one of the best horror movies in recent memory--Hereditary! There's so much to this movie--a broken family, strange kids, demonic possession, the occult--all combined to make a truly terrifying viewing experience. This one currently sits at #3 on Will's T25 list! Oh, and let's not forget--an Oscar-worthy performance by the one-and-only Toni Collette! Join Will and Chris in the Horror Lab as they consider what is considered to be one of the scariest movies ever made--they talk themes, trauma, and more! If you've not seen this one before, make sure to watch before listening to HLP--and be sure to get rid of every distraction. You need to watch this one from start to finish without getting up! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 05m 19s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E19: The Host (2007) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris take a deep dive into a terrific Creature Feature, The Host. This one has it all--a scary monster, engrossing story, and endearing characters--all wrapped up in a biting satire! Join Will and Chris as they plumb the depths of this one--discussing themes, exploring cultural and historical context, and dissecting the character/story arcs that make this a terrific horror movie! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 43s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E20: Midsommar (2019) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris take a DEEP DIVE into a truly disturbing--but terrific-- horror movie, Midsommar. This one might be the most chaotic, odd, and terrifying breakup movie of all time! It needs a place in Will's T25 list, AND is in Chris' top 5 scary movies! Join Will and Chris as they extract themes, discuss the subtle horror elements, and dissect one of the best horror movies in recent memory! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 53s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E21: Let the Right One In (2008) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris explore a unique, if not beautiful, vampire movie--Let the Right One In. Rather than your typical gorefest with a side of romance, this one focuses on the friendship (and potential romance) between Oskar and Eli--the latter of which is a hundreds-year old vampire. Join Will and Chris as they discuss themes, explore the larger cultural issues within the movie, and dissect the relationship between the protagonists. Oh, and the last 5 minutes of Let the Right One In is absolutely stunning! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 52m 12s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E22: Gojira (1954) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris--along with special guests Sam and Matt--take a DEEP DIVE into the Ultimate Movie Creature, Gojira. This one may not come to mind, but make no mistake, Gojira is indeed a horror movie. More than that, the historical message of Gojira is as tragic as it is important. Join Will, Chris, Sam, and Matt as they dissect the historic and cultural impact, discuss the lore and mythology surrounding the Godzilla universe, and explore the terrifying--if not tragic--protagonist, Gojira! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 25m 00s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E23: The Conjuring (2013) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris explore one of the best horror movies of the past 15 years--The Conjuring--which currently sits at #11 in Will's T25 list! Possession movies are a dime-a-dozen--and most fall way short of the hype; but not this one! Rather than using tropes in the same, worn-out way, The Conjuring is a fresh take on a familiar concept. Join Will and Chris in the Horror Lab as they explore a unique approach, consider the real-life vs. fiction aspect of the film, and dissect a pretty terrific addition to the Haunted House/Possession subgenre! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 18s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E24: The Babadook (2014) | CONTENT WARNING: THE BABADOOK, AND THIS EPISODE, DEAL WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES SUCH AS GRIEF, TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MORE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris explore a terrific and DEEP horror movie--The Babadook! This is one of Chris' favorite horror movies, and even though it isn't (yet), it belongs in Will's T25 list. In a lot of ways, The Babadook embodies the premise of The Horror Lab--the best horror movies make us feel and explore uncomfortable themes, ideas, situations. Join Will and Chris in the Horror Lab as they explore primary and secondary themes, the larger cultural impact of the film, and discuss the importance of representation in film. Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 39s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E25: The Devil's Backbone (2001) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris explore a unique, thought-provoking ghost story--The Devil's Backbone! This is one of Chris' favorite horror movies, and, after multiple viewings, became one of the few gothic horror movies Will enjoyed. Join Will and Chris in the Horror Lab as they explore primary and secondary themes, the unique filmmaking style of the incredibly talented Guillermo Del Toro, and dissect a truly terrific horror movie! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 45s | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() HLP E29: Psycho Part I (1960) | Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris dive into arguably the most influential horror film--and films, in general--of all-time--Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! This one sits at #22 in Will's T25 and is a T5 movie for Chris, as well! One episode isn't enough time to cover a masterpiece, so we're going to do it in two parts! Join Will and Chris in the Horror Lab as they discuss the influence of--and controversy about--Psycho, dissect possible movie themes, explore the connection between Psycho and other horror movies, and tip their cap to the one-and-only Alfred Hitchcock! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: horrorlabpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 52m 41s | ||||||
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