Ep. 075 – Phenomena

Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we head back to 1985 to watch Dario Argento’s insect-thriller: PHENOMENA. We get things going with a long discussion about the director’s role in a Best Picture award. Chris tells us all about watching THE SHAPE OF WATER, and Dave gives a detailed hermit crab update. We talk about Argento’s family, his inspirations, and how watching SUSPIRIA changed things for both of us. There’s not enough time in the day to talk about everything, but we touch on sound effects, the American cut of the film, insect logic, sleep walking, creative beheadings, unique camera angles, murderous monkeys, monster hog-children, gasoline teases, human stew, and if you’d believe it, even more. It’s a bonkers ride on this beautifully gross episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →