S2E8 - Casper 30th Anniversary

In this episode of Scene This, Mike Ornelas and Erica McMullen revisit the beloved 1995 classic Casper — the friendly ghost who defined a generation. They dive into their nostalgic memories, unpack the film’s character dynamics, and even imagine what a modern sequel or recast might look like.The duo also explore how the film holds up today, touching on cultural sensitivity, language, and direction, while sprinkling in plenty of trivia, fun facts, and a few double-feature recommendations for fellow '90s movie fans.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of Casper03:42 Does This Still Slap?06:54 Unnecessary Sequel09:43 No Fly Zone12:35 Twist Ending Ideas13:34 Hot Takes17:11 Best Prop/Clothing to Steal18:24 Recasting20:08 Double Feature Recommendations24:59 Nitpicks31:36 This Movie Needs a Latin34:38 Most Underrated Character36:08 Oh Shit Moment36:59 Emotional Moments in Casper38:37 Best Dressed40:28 Directorial Vision for a New Casper44:46 And The Oscar Goes To...47:21 IMDb Trivia56:06 Wrap UpWebsite, Socials & More!