Episode 007: A Dark Song (2016)

In this episode, we get metaphysical while diving into Liam Gavin's 2016 feature: A Dark Song. Michael drills in on the film's nuanced portrayal of grief and the power of film to impart feelings. Jason celebrates the subtlety of the story avoiding a more conventional resolution. Dustin chases down a side path charting the occult references in the film. But before that, the gang takes to task the idea of "Elevated Horror" as a label for these types of films. And so much more! What We've Been Watching: -Dustin: Hell Girl (2019) -Jason: Robot Jox (1989) -Michael: Stay Out of the Attic (2020) & Peninsula (2020) Show Notes: -A Dark Song Trailer -Rent A Dark Song on Amazon -Related Reading: The Book of Abramelin -Related Concept: Magical Thinking -Related History: Aleister Crowley -Related Film: Constantine -Related Film: Hereditary -Related Film: The Sentinel -Related Film: Zombie Lake -Related Film: Dead of Night Next Time: The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)