Strange Days (1995)

The line between horror film and thriller is something that comes up a lot in film nerd circles. Is Silence of the Lambs a horror film or a thriller? Does a film have to include a big, scary guy with a knife chasing a naked woman through the woods to be considered Horror? Who’s to say? But one thing is certain, there is nothing as horrifying as Tom Sizemore’s wig in Kathryn Bigelow’s Strange Days.I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we put on our squid’s and start reliving weekend roller skating trips are fellow ghouls and VIP’s at The Retinal Fetish, Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.Topics of discussion in this episode include the most unsettling VR experience you could ever have; we brainstorm other scenarios for Squid clips, which include mundane paperwork and boring relationship moments; and finally, we break down why the movie failed at the box office and why it may be the fault of everyone’s favorite cyber smuggler, Johnny Mnemonic.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Follow Us on Twitter, Like Us on Facebook, or shoot us an email at [email protected] Let us know what your favorite scary movies are and what gives you the bugaboos.The Apocalypse Video Shocktober Spooktacular will conclude with the 1975 sci-fi horror classic, The Stepford Wives. So pack your bags and join us in the quaint little town of Stepford where the tuna casseroles are delicious and the tennis courts are nonexistent.