Lady in White (1988)

Part 1 of The Holiday Season - October/Halloween! In this episode, Eric Andrew, Rob, and Mike dive deep into the eerie 1988 film Lady in White—a unique Halloween-season pick that blends ghostly chills with heartfelt, personal storytelling. Set in 1962, the movie follows young Frankie Scarlatti as he uncovers a decades-old mystery, encountering both supernatural forces and the grim realities of small-town life. Andrew Picked for October and Halloween In this episode, the hosts unpack the film’s origins as a deeply autobiographical project by writer-director Frank LaLoggia, discuss its distinctive 1960s upstate New York setting, and debate whether Lady in White truly qualifies as a horror film—or is it something else entirely? From personal stories and technical filmmaking challenges to themes of racial tension and family, no unsettling detail goes untouched. Join the Rare Cuts crew as they explore what makes Lady in White stand out, how its shoestring budget shaped the final product, and why it remains a noteworthy, if underseen, entry in the Halloween movie canon. Find out more at http://rarecutsmediasociety.com Follow RCMS: Facebook: facebook.com/rarecutsmediasociety Instagram: @rcmsociety Email: [email protected] Support Rare Cuts Media Society by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rare-cuts-media-society