Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA bi-weekly podcast plumbing the depths of genre films from the old, new, cult, and transgressive. Join us as we explore the wide world of cinema broadening our horizons one movie at a time.
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Episode 090: The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971)
July 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this episode, we return once more to the world of Giallo by way of Dustin's pick. Or do we? Join us for the thrilling debate on whether it belongs in the black gloved grasp of the Gialli subgenre as we check out Emilio P. Miraglia's The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave from 1971. Jason tries to unpack the film's shaky logic. Dustin celebrates the movie's weirdness and odd similarities with a certain pink film we've covered in the past. But before all that, we recap our weekend trip to O...
Episode 089: Pin (1988)
June 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBIn this episode, Jason's next pick leads us back to the 80s once more to examine a potentially overlooked classic. So join us as we check out Sandor Stern's Pin from 1988. Jason makes the case for the need of a modern restored release for the film. Dustin shares his excitement to finally watch it after recalling the titular Pin scaring him away from renting the VHS back in the day. But before all that, Dustin makes a pleasant modern Full Moon discovery. And so much more! Part of the Prescri...
Episode 088: Scarecrow Gone Wild (2004)
June 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode, we dig into another listener suggestion and tackle what may be our first ever troll submission; or is it? Buckle up and shield your mind as we descend into schlocky shelf-warmer sequel territory to check out Brian Katkin's Scarecrow Gone Wild from 2004. Together, we riff our way through the film while puzzling over the many decisions made with its plot and production. But before all that, Jason sings praises for the latest Mad Max flick and Dustin weighs his undying love for...
Episode 087: Heroic Purgatory (1970)
May 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBIn this episode, we get lost into the absurdly surreal world of Kiju Yoshida's Heroic Purgatory from 1970. Serving as Dustin's Lynchian avant-garde counter pick to our prior film, this one covers much of the same ground, focusing and drawing inspiration from the same student revolts that served as source material for Kichiku; only everything is a whole lot weirder. Jason finds appreciation in the film's liminal nature, but weighs that against the absurdity of the film's narrative. Dustin goe...
Dustin's J-Horror Journal Episode 01: Death Forest (2014)
May 08, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBIn this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we've had a bit of a scheduling crisis making Jason unavailable to record. So Dustin takes to the microphone solo to chat more about Japanese Horror. We've decided to spin the prior filler episode in this style into its own series that for now will crop up during emergency situations like this. For this official inaugural episode, Dustin chats about the 2014 flick Death Forest, which somehow spawned a four sequel franchise and draws inspiratio...
Episode 086: Kichiku: Banquet of the Beasts (1997)
April 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this episode, we dive back into some cult Japanese cinema. Jason had been holding this one in his back pocket for a while now and couldn't resist springing on Dustin a cult classic that he was unaware of. Tune in to see how our feelings shake out on this one and join us for Kazuyoshi Kumakiri's Kichiku: Banquet of the Beasts from 1997. Jason celebrates the film's mastery of utilizing its low budget well while Dustin chases down the inpsiring history behind the film. But before all that, w...
Episode 085: Possum (2018)
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn this episode, we dive deep into a film we've been eagerly anticipating but have held off till now to give this movie our undivided attention for a first watch. So join us as we check out Matthew Holness' Possum from 2018. Spoiler alert, there's nothing but praise from us this episode for a truly remarkable film. But before all that, we take another Genre Exposure field trip to the movie theater to see what's up with the explosion of nun horror that's been going on. And so much more! Spec...
Episode 084: Jackals (2017)
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this episode, we dive back in for some horror. This time Dustin has selected a film that he feels has fallen through the cracks. So is it an under seen gem or wallowing in deserved obscurity? Tune in to find out as we delve into the story of one dysfunctional family's downfall set against the 80s as they struggle to free their family member from the grips of a malicious death cult. Join us as we check out Kevin Greutert's Jackals from 2017. Jason picks apart a long list of derivative simi...
Episode 083: Flesh+Blood (1985)
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 201 MBIn this episode, we return to an age where might makes right and swords clash. Jason's pick brings the topic of Paul Verhoeven to the show for the first time. So join us as we check out Flesh+Blood from 1985. We also talk our favorite Verhoeven flicks as we dig in with the movie, chronicling its twists and turns while debating what could have been. But before all that, Dustin finishes up his flu journal watches and Jason bleeds his heart with love for Dune Part Two. And so much more! Part o...
Episode 082: A Cold Night's Death (1973)
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode, Jason dives into our vault of listener suggestions to dig out one of his favorite subgenres: the made for tv movie. So join us as we check out A Cold Night's Death from 1973, directed by Jerrold Freedman. While Jason praises the execution and stage-play like quality of the production, Dustin charts the many film connections held among the production staff. But before all that, we've got some recent watches ranging from a newer Argento doc and Dustin weighs in on whether Lisa...
Episode 081: Wife to Be Sacrificed (1974)
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode, love is in the air and for the special occasion of Valentine's Day, we return once more into the wild world of Nikkatsu's Roman Porno series. Dustin has selected a fitting companion piece for the block of films we covered last year and that leads us once again to the amazing star power of Naomi Tani paired with the direction of Masaru Konuma. So join us as we check out Wife to Be Sacrificed from 1974. Jason weighs the film's light plot against his feelings for the subgenre i...
Episode 080: End of the Line (2007)
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBIn this episode, we dig into our first horror flick of 2024 for the show. This time, Jason wants to shine a spotlight and share some love for a little gem that he feels doesn't get discussed enough. So buckle up for the end of days as we check our Maurice Devereaux's End of the Line from 2007. Dustin weighs whether the film feels more like a Full Moon production or a SyFy Pictures Original, but can't help but admit that when it works, the film is firing on all cylinders. Jason praises the fi...
Episode 079: The Fisher King (1991)
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBIn this episode, rising from the ruins of 2023, we kick off the new year with a listener episode to start things right. So join us as we stick around in the 90's just a little longer to take our first stab discussing both Terry Gilliam and Robin Williams on the show. This time we're checking out The Fisher King from 1991. But before all that, we've got a wide range of recent watches to discuss as Dustin shares some of his movie viewing while laid up with the flu. And so much more! Special ...
Quick Cuts Episode 012: 2023 Wrap Up Special
December 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we do our usual and usher 2023 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on the podcast itself and go over some things we learned and struggled with during the year and highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, we leave the best of 2023 top ten lists to the experts and instead go over some of our favorite film discoveries we made this year. Specifically, any movie that we wa...
Episode 078: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBIn this episode, we wrap up the year and our discussion on movies about making movies with a quick trip to the 90s. So join us as we dig in a little on our conflicting opinions about 90s Horror and finally discuss the Elm Street franchise for a little as we check out Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1994. Jason charts the web of connections as this meta horror flick weaves reality with countless callbacks to the franchise. Dustin tries to weigh where the film succeeds against its failings. Bu...
Episode 077: Blow Out (1981)
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBIn this episode, we continue our exploration of movies about making movies. This time Jason's pick brings us back to the highly stylized world of Brian De Palma as we check out Blow Out from 1981. Between geeking out over all the gear porn and audio engineering, we also spend a lot of time highlighting the many cinematic features and real world incidents that fed in as inspiration for the film. But before all that, we set our sights on some recent releases. Jason hits the theater to talk Eli...
Episode 076: Why Don’t You Play in Hell? (2013)
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBIn this episode, we head into our last topic for the year and to have a little fun, we're going to be talking about movies about making movies. It all starts with Dustin's pick as he brings us our yearly dose of the world of Sion Sono with his yakuza send-up comedy epic Why Don't You Play in Hell? from 2013. Dustin charts the amazing star-studded cast. Jason gives praise for the film's heart regarding the dying art of classic filmmaking. But before all that, a special music video for the hol...
Episode 075: Barbarian (2022)
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBIn this episode, we dig into the mailbag of listener suggestions seeking some horror to keep the dwindling flames of our Halloween passion alive. This leads us to check out Zach Cregger's directorial debut Barbarian from 2022. Heads up that this is a film where the less you know going in the better, so if you haven't seen it and have made it this far without being spoiled, we highly suggest trying it before delving into our discussion. Jason celebrates the film's thematic elements while Dust...
Quick Cuts Episode 011: Dustin’s Halloween J-Horror Journal
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 98.7 MBIn this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, strapped for time but not wanting to abandon a holiday tradition, Dustin sits down solo to record some thoughts about the films he has watched over the month of October. This ultimately leads him to highlight a quartet of J-Horror flicks that became the stand outs from his daily watching for Halloween and sent him on a wild bender of watching more. While broadly discussing these four films, he also gives some general context on the mythology o...
Episode 074: Murder Party (2007)
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBIn this episode, we continue our October celebration with more films set on or around Halloween. This time Michael pops back in for a special guest appearance, bringing with him our last film for the set. So join us as we dive back into the world of Jeremy Saulnier to check out his debut feature Murder Party from 2007. Jason celebrates the film's pacing. Dustin finds appreciation for the kernels of thematic elements that become key in many of the director's films. Michael praises the film's ...
Episode 073: Idle Hands (1999)
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBIn this episode, we continue our October celebration with more films set on or around Halloween. This time Dustin's pick takes us to the end of the 90s for Rodman Flender's cult horror comedy Idle Hands. Dustin finds it hard to struggle against his love for the movie and trying to give anything close to an objective take. Meanwhile, Jason offers a more grounded view praising where the film succeeds, but questioning some of its stumbling moments. This leads us to briefly discuss the idea of p...
Quick Cuts Episode 010: Celebrating Friday the 13th
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 307 MBIn this special super-sized bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we used the occasion of an October set Friday the 13th to discuss at exhaustive length the titular franchise. From favorite kills to the coolest incarnation of Jason Voorhees, we spill our guts and geek out over our deep love for Friday the 13th. Nothing fancy and we're not trying to reinvent the wheel and give some analysis you've never heard before. Just two horror nerds gushing our hearts out in a more casual chat guided only by...
Episode 072: Cobweb (2023)
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode, we once more begin our yearly celebration of the Halloween season. This time we're back with another helping of flicks set on or closely around Halloween itself. Jason starts us of with, unsurprisingly, a bit of kids in peril. So join us as we check out Samuel Bodin's Cobweb from 2023. We present two wildly different takes on the film as Jason champions the movie for embodying the spirit of classic Halloween horror gems of the 70s and 80s. Meanwhile, Dustin gets hung up on t...
Episode 071: Tin and Tina (2023)
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBIn this episode, we dig into the mailbag of listener suggestions seeking some horror to gear us up for the coming of Halloween. This leads us once more to the land of Netflix for a directorial debut feature. So join us as we check out Rubin Stein's Tin and Tina from 2023. Dustin eagerly dispels the running gag that he hates all things Netflix with some high praise for the film. Meanwhile, Jason questions just how far a parent's unconditional love can go in the wake of our titular children's'...
Episode 070: Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter (1979)
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBIn this episode, we wrap up our exploration of Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series for the time being. For our last pick, Jason has selected a surprisingly relevant film blending together elements we examined in the prior two episodes. So join us as we check out Norifumi Suzuki's wild Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter from 1979. Dustin tries to weave the connected elements between all three films for this block while marveling at the vague profundity of the film. Jason, however, tries...
Episode 069: Flower and Snake (1974)
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn this episode, we continue our exploration of Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series. For our next pick, we checked out one of the most well-known and iconic films from the entire run. It helped spawn their own S&M focused sub-series, numerous sequels, arguably kept the company running financially, and skyrocketed Naomi Tani to eternal stardom among fans of the genre. So join us as we check out Masaru Konuma's Flower and Snake from 1974. Dustin lays down the history of this monumental fil...
Episode 068: Zoom Up: Murder Site (1979)
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode, we triumphantly return to the world of pink films and related media by casting some focus on Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series that carried the company to greatness throughout the 70s and 80s. We kick things off with Dustin's pick Zoom Up: Murder Site directed by Koyu Ohara in 1979. Dustin lays down the history of Nikkatsu and the whirlwind rise and fall of their Roman Porno series. Between the swift runtime and many creative decisions, Jason finds a lot to love with t...
Episode 067: Open Your Eyes (1997)
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn this episode, a listener suggestion sends us into overtime on the sci-fi genre as we look at a film that approaches some concepts we've dug in on with past episodes, but using its own unique approach. So join us as we check out Alejandro Amenábar's Open Your Eyes from 1997. Dustin lays down some connections with other beloved mind-bending flicks; some of which we've covered for prior episodes. Jason throws some shade at the film's Tom Cruise helmed American remake Vanilla Sky. But before ...
Episode 066: Avalon (2001)
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 201 MBIn this episode, we wrap up our series on non-horror Science-Fiction by examining another staple concept of the genre: virtual reality. Join us as we check out Dustin's pick Avalon from 2001, a Japanese-Polish coproduction directed by Mamoru Oshii. Dustin heaps praise upon the film while also giving a detailed account of both Oshii's history and his directorial style. Meanwhile, Jason offers a powerfully contrasting viewpoint after finding himself put off by the film at nearly every level. B...
Episode 065: Moon (2009)
July 06, 2023 02:31 - 1 hour - 191 MBIn this episode, Michael rejoined us so the original trio can dig deep into some more high concept sci-fi. Join us as we check out his pick Moon from 2009 directed by Duncan Jones. Michael details how important Sam Rockwell's performance is to the film. Dustin runs down some info on some follow-up projects that expand, for good or ill, the universe the film takes place in. Jason highlights Moon's place in the pantheon of classic sci-fi flicks. But before all that, we discuss the bombing of T...
Episode 064: The Quiet Earth (1985)
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 221 MBIn this episode, we begin a new block focused on Science-Fiction cinema with a particular exclusion for Sci-Fi Horror just to mix things up. Sci-fi can be pretty broad, so we definitely can't hit it all in one go. It all kicks off with Jason's pick giving us a time honored tradition of musing about what the end of humanity might be like. Join us as we check out Geoff Murphy's The Quiet Earth from 1985. Jason sorts out his feelings between fond memories of the film and its impact on a rewatch...
Episode 063: Monica, O My Darling (2022)
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 217 MBIn this episode, another listener suggestion sends us kicking and screaming back into the world of Indian cinema. Join us as we dig into the many twists and turns of Vasan Bala's genre blending escapade Monica, O My Darling from 2022. Jason finds his apprehension in the wake of 13B utterly destroyed against the film's charm. Dustin finds an excuse to rant about Keigo Higashino and then puts in some extra credit by checking out a Japanese tv movie adaptation of the original source material. A...
Episode 062: Bloody Birthday (1981)
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this episode, after spending two films nostalgically looking back to the golden age of slashers Jason has decided to take us back to the heart of that era with his pick. Amid a flood of slasher sequels and imitators, join us as we check out Edward Hunt's Bloody Birthday from 1981. Dustin weighs the effectiveness of the scenes with children committing murder contrasted to the film's lack of gore. Jason champions the film for its unique qualities where it decides to break from the conventio...
Episode 061: The Final Girls (2015) w/ Chris the 4k Outlaw
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBIn this episode, we are joined by our first ever special guest: Chris the 4k Outlaw. Together we sit down to gush over our shared love of slasher films and dig in with his selection for this episode: The Final Girls from 2015. Jason weighs the film's PG-13 rating against the surprisingly emotional heart the film has while wondering what could have been. Dustin lays down some research on the enduring trope of the final girl. And while your regular hosts marvel on just how under the radar this...
Episode 060: Muck (2015)
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 244 MBIn this episode, we launch off a new block taking a look at a beloved subgenre for us: Slashers. To keep things interesting we're setting a ban for ourselves from selecting any films that hail from the big name slasher franchises. Join us as we kick things off with Dustin's controversial pick Muck (2015) directed by Steve Wolsh. Is this a loving nostalgic throwback to the golden age of the slasher film? Or a dud worthy of its own title? Buckle up for an exhaustively extra-long episode as we ...
Episode 059: The Millionaires’ Express (1986)
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this episode, we hit up another listener suggestion returning us to the world of Hong Kong Westerns. So join us as we check out The Millionaires' Express directed by the legendary Sammo Hung. Jason lays down some interesting context with notes about the history of those involved in the film's production. Dustin charts out the differences between the many different cuts of the film. But before all that, we round off the medieval fantasy block with some head to head discussion over our init...
Episode 058: Conquest (1983)
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this episode, we wrap up our series on somewhat medieval themed Fantasy flicks. There's no other way to go out with a bang than a short trip into the surreal world of Lucio Fulci. So join us as we visit a land beyond time and delve into his one forray into the fantasy genre with 1983's Conquest. Jason tries to orient the film in the pantheon of Fulci's movies and its place among his masterpieces and decline. Dustin begins and ends his comedy career with one poorly timed joke on the film's...
Episode 057: Solomon Kane (2009)
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBIn this episode, we continue our medieval styled Fantasy soujourn. Though some technical difficulties prevented him from joining us, Michael has left us with his pick for this block leading us to check out M. J. Bassett's Solomon Kane from 2009. There's a lot to love here, but Jason lays down some fair criticism on where the film perhaps fell short of greatness. Dustin gushes his heart out over this one championing it as an underseen gem. But before all that, we geek out over Robert E. Howar...
Episode 056: Dragonslayer (1981)
March 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode, we launch into our first theme block of the year placing our focus onto Fantasy films. Which, as Jason is keen to add, includes a bit of specific focus on medieval style fantasy. It all kicks off with Jason's pick as we check out the influential Dragonslayer from 1981. Dustin struggles to overcome his bias for Peter MacNicol as Janosz in Ghostbusters II. Jason plants his flag on the hill declaring Vermithrax Perjorative as the all time greatest dragon ever put to film. But b...
Episode 055: Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBIn this episode, we dive back in for another listener episode to round out our freestyle block with an all time great for Extreme Horror. Join us as we check out Ruggero Deodato's legendary and controversial classic Cannibal Holocaust. Jason chronicles the film's influential legacy and importance. Dustin details his suffering enduring the uncut version of the flick and tries to weigh the animal cruelty against the film's impact. Also, in honor of his recent passing we also recount some of ou...
Episode 054: Ultrasound (2021)
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBIn this episode, we continue our series of freestyle picks to start off the new year with Dustin's selection. We check out his favorite feature from Fantasia 2021, Ultrasound directed by Rob Schroeder. Join us as we navigate the strange surreal mindbending corridors of the film's narrative. Dustin goes up to bat for the film decrying it as underseen and underloved. Jason shares his appreciation for the way in which the story is told offering a grounded take on its more sci-fi leaning element...
Episode 053: History of the Occult (2020)
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode, we tackle our first listener episode of the year. After holding this one in our back pocket for far too long, we finally get a chance to check it out by way of Screambox. So join us as we check out Cristian Ponce's History of the Occult from 2020. Dustin celebrates the film's genre mashup of surreal brainteaser mixed with a political thriller. Jason struggles to define the particular qualities he found lacking in the movie. We also toss in a mini-review of Screambox as a pla...
Episode 052: Miracle Mile (1988)
January 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBIn this episode, we kick off the new year with a series of freestyle picks. We still need a bit of time to chart our course without Michael on board and so we've decided to hit some films we have wanted to discuss but have never quite had the chance to place them in any prior topics. First up, Jason takes us back to the 80s for Steve De Jarnatt's apocalyptic Miracle Mile from 1988. Dustin finds himself impressed with the level of charisma spread out across each performance in the film. Jason...
Quick Cuts Episode 009: 2022 Wrap Up Special
December 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, we usher 2022 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on the podcast itself and go over some of the things we learned and struggled with during the year as well as highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, we leave the best of 2022 top ten lists to the experts and instead go over some of our favorite film discoveries we made this year. That is, specifically, any movie that...
Episode 051: The Girl Next Door (2007)
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 228 MBIn this episode, we close out the year with one final listener episode. Based on a true crime. Pulled from the pages of a Jack Ketchum novel. Join us as we delve into director Gregory M. Wilson's The Girl Next Door from 2007. With the novel in hand, Jason gives some extra insight from the source material, including a short reading. Dustin presents the quick facts of the true crime behind the story and vents his frustration with the crushing reality that it's actually even more bleak than the...
Episode 050: Tokyo Tribe (2014)
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 221 MBIn this episode, we wrap up our last block of the year on musicals with an explosive finale. Echoing last year, Dustin returns us to the madcap genre blending world of director Sion Sono for an over the top rap battle musical. Join us as we check out Tokyo Tribe from 2014. Jason struggles to leverage the cinematic elements he finds enjoyable against his distaste for rap. Dustin goes full super fan, carefully charting out all the connections and fun factoids he can about the movie. Michael st...
Episode 049: Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBIn this episode, we continue our time wrapping up the year with some focus on Musicals. Jason's pick leads us to our first go at a Brian De Palma film as we check our Phantom of the Paradise from 1974. Between digging in with all the many and varied music references amid genre spanning songs, we also get a bit into how the film may or may not have been overshadowed by a little movie called the Rocky Horror Picture Show. But before all that, Michael bridges the gap between our current topic a...
Episode 048: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBIn this episode, we kick off a block focused on Musicals to close out the year. Michael marks his formal return with his pick of Hedwig and the Angry Inch from 2001. Jason questions some of the curiously lacking details that didn't make the jump from stage to film. Dustin digs deep into the film's theme of self-acceptance and offers some alternative interpretations. Michael champions just how ahead of its time the film was. If you'd like our usual whirlwind genre overview, hop back and check...
Quick Cuts Episode 008: Halloween Comfort Films
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBIn this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, Michael returns from his one block hiatus early to get in on the Halloween cheer. This time we're having a casual discussion about our favorite Halloween "comfort" films: the movies that we love to revisit every year around Halloween and that fill us with joy and nostalgia for the season. Before breaking down our lists, we also spend some time highlighting a few first time watches made during the month and take just a bit of time to express co...
Episode 047: The Sadness (2021)
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode, we wrap up our Extreme Horror extravaganza for October with a listener episode that's still on topic. Diving back into our list from the start of this block, we decided to go with a modern example of the subgenre and this led us to check out Rob Jabbaz's The Sadness from 2021. Jason seeks for the good in the film and looks at it from a perspective of celebrating gore films. Less impressed, Dustin slices the film apart while weighing it against its reputation and hype. We als...