EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 40 MIN
Near Dark (1987), Kathryn Bigelow | Horror Movie Club Review | S02E08
from Spooky Frog Horrifying Books Podcast · host spookyfrogpodcast
In this episode the hosts Jeffy and Spencer dive into Near Dark (1987), a gritty vampire-western scored by Tangerine Dream. They discuss the film’s sunlit-then-twilight visuals, slow-burn pacing, violent set pieces (including the infamous bar massacre), and the nomadic “family” of vampires who feel more like dusty drifters than aristocrats. They compare Near Dark to other 80s vampire films like The Lost Boys, praise its practical effects and cinematography, and debate character depth, tone, and whether the movie’s seriousness helped or hurt its box office. The episode also includes personal asides about the hosts’ lives, upcoming community events, and book-and-movie club plans.
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In this episode the hosts Jeffy and Spencer dive into Near Dark (1987), a gritty vampire-western scored by Tangerine Dream. They discuss the film’s sunlit-then-twilight visuals, slow-burn pacing, violent set pieces (including the infamous bar massacre), and the nomadic “family” of vampires who feel more like dusty drifters than aristocrats. They compare Near Dark to other 80s vampire films like The Lost Boys, praise its practical effects and cinematography, and debate character depth, tone, and whether the movie’s seriousness helped or hurt its box office. The episode also includes personal asides about the hosts’ lives, upcoming community events, and book-and-movie club plans.
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