Episode 260 - Magic

Oz and Curtis are practicing our voice throw, packing up the dummy case, and trying desperately not to let the wooden guy call all the shots to break down Richard Attenborough’s chilling psychological thriller: Magic!Corky (Anthony Hopkins) is a struggling magician whose act takes off only when he introduces a foul-mouthed, abrasive ventriloquist dummy named Fats. As his stardom skyrockets and his agent (Burgess Meredith) nears securing a massive television deal, Corky panics over the required mental exam and flees to a quiet resort town in the Catskills. There, he reunites with his high school crush, Peggy Ann Snow (Ann-Margret), hoping for a second chance at a normal life. But as Corky's mental state deteriorates, Fats begins taking on a terrifying mind of his own—demanding complete control over Corky's life and pushing him toward murderous insanity.We break down the unsettling power of this late-70s horror classic: Anthony Hopkins’ haunting, raw performance long before The Silence of the Lambs, the sheer skill he showed actually learning ventriloquism for the role, Richard Attenborough’s grounded direction written by legendary screenwriter William Goldman, and the legendary TV teaser trailer that terrified a generation of kids. Is Magic an underappreciated masterclass in Psychological Horror and a true Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves you should never let a wooden dummy do the talking? Tune in for our full Magic 1978 movie review!If you’re into analyzing creepy dummy cinema, appreciating early Anthony Hopkins brilliance, or listening to two dudes who would definitely run out of the room if a ventriloquist puppet blinked at them, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid getting manipulated by Fats, head straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are completely unfiltered and guaranteed to be a spellbinding listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview