Bumblecore: 1970's Killer Bug Movies

Mind Over Splatter

English - April 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB
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Dylan, Sheldon, and Will chat bugs, with a special guest appearance by renowned bee expert and author Mark L. Winston. We break down strange and unique creepy-crawly flicks from 1974-1978, including Phase IV, Squirm, and The Swarm, while also discussing their cultural contexts, taking you into some entertaining corners of film history. Plus, with a little help from Dr. Winston, we learn about the 1970's killer-bee hysteria, discover neat insect facts, and look at the origins of the environmental movement that inspired these horror movies.