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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 3H 31M

John Carpenter’s Halloween

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It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they discuss John Carpenter’s seminal slasher classic that introduced The Shape, in Halloween (1978). In this episode, they break down the film’s lasting influence on horror, its eerie use of suburban dread, and why Michael Myers remains one of cinema’s most terrifying enigmas. 📺Check out what Bug has been watching at: ImAFiveStarMan and bugwatchesmoviesJoin us on Third Channel Patreon to support the show and gain access to bonus content!Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd.Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.tyLogo Design by Belle DeVelle Co @belledevellecoEpisode Artwork by Nathan Walkington @nathannyilhttps://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcastSend us Fan MailSupport the showThird Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺

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It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they discuss John Carpenter’s seminal slasher classic that introduced The Shape, in Halloween (1978). In this episode, they break down the film’s lasting influence on horror, its eerie use of suburban dread, and why Michael Myers remains one of cinema’s most terrifying enigmas. 📺 Check out what Bug has been watching at: ImAFiveStarMan and bugwatchesmovies Join us on Third Channel P...

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