EPISODE · Apr 17, 2024 · 1H 13M
Audition (1999)
from America's Hometown Horror · host America's Hometown Horror
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they discuss Takashi Miike's Audition!Considered by many to be the best Japanese horror films of all-time, Audition follows a widower who stages a phony audition to meet a potential new romantic partner. After interviewing several women, Aoyama becomes interested in Asami, whose dark past affects their relationship. Audition has been cited as a huge influence on the "torture porn" subgenre of horror, and is a personal favorite of many iconic horror filmmakers including Eli Roth, Rob Zombie & Quentin Tarantino.But first: breaking down the trailer for MAXXXINE, the 1999 Academy Award winner for Best Picture THE MUMMY is returning to theaters this month & Gillian Anderson is open to returning for the upcoming X-FILES reboot from Ryan Coogler.- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine!- All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media#Audition #TakashiMiike #PsychologicalHorror #JapaneseHorror #TorturePorn #HorrorMovies #1999Movies #1999Horror #MaXXXine #TheMummy #BrendanFraser #XFiles #GillianAnderson #RyanCoogler #HorrorPodcast #HorrorFactsDotCom #Fangoria #AHHPod #AmericasHometownHorror #PlymouthMABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.
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Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they discuss Takashi Miike's Audition!Considered by many to be the best Japanese horror films of all-time, Audition follows a widower who stages a phony audition to meet a potential new romantic partner. After interviewing several women, Aoyama becomes interested in Asami, whose dark past affects their relationship. Audition has been cited as a huge influence on the "torture porn" subgenre of horror, and is a personal favorite of many iconic horror filmmakers including Eli Roth, Rob Zombie & Quentin Tarantino.But first: breaking down the trailer for MAXXXINE, the 1999 Academy Award winner for Best Picture THE MUMMY is returning to theaters this month & Gillian Anderson is open to returning for the upcoming X-FILES reboot from Ryan Coogler.- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine!- All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media#Audition #TakashiMiike #PsychologicalHorror #JapaneseHorror #TorturePorn #HorrorMovies #1999Movies #1999Horror #MaXXXine #TheMummy #BrendanFraser #XFiles #GillianAnderson #RyanCoogler #HorrorPodcast #HorrorFactsDotCom #Fangoria #AHHPod #AmericasHometownHorror #PlymouthMABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.
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