Ep 4: Monsters - Into The Dark: Good Boy & Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus

Hello people!  We’re in the home stretch of spooky season 2020 and what a way to wrap up our Halloween themed shows than with Monsters!  In this episode, Heather covers the literary classic Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus, followed by Jeff who takes on Hulu original movie Good Boy, staring Judy Greer.  Heather and Jeff break down the story of each piece by piece, and then share their analysis.  They follow up their presentations with a conversation on “what makes a monster?”.

Written in the early 1800’s by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus is a gothic horror story which inspired centuries of macabre work.  A truly chilling novel, Frankenstein is much different than the green skinned, flat-top character you’re used to seeing every Halloween season.  Heather breaks down how Mary Shelley’s person hardships and grief fuel this story into something both personal and unique.

Did You Know?: The concept of Frankenstein was conceived in 1817 when Mary and her husband spent the summer with Lord Byron.

Good Boy is an entry of the Into The Dark series under the Blumhouse banner and exclusive to Hulu.  Staring Judy Greer, good boy is about a supernatural emotional support dog named Reuben who kills those who give his owner Maggie (Played by Greer) too much anxiety.  This dark comedy is carried by Greer, whose performance is both funny and a departure from what she is normally seen in.  Jeff carries us through the plot of the movie & points out the dark comedy that makes this movie an entertaining afternoon watch.

Fun Fact: Chico The Dog, who plays Reuben, is a Dachshund-Terrier mix.

Tune in to hear Jeff and Heather’s candid thoughts on the masterpiece scenes of each monster movie, how Frankensteinand Good Boy compare, and how Jeff and Heather relate to aspects of each. Share this episode with anyone who you think would enjoy it and let us know your thoughts on these monster movies!

Heather’s Rating of Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus: Super Nice – This book is a must read and a true literary classic

Jeff’s Rating of Into The Dark: Good Boy: Nice 

Watch Into The Dark: Good Boy here: https://www.hulu.com

Find Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus here: https://www.amazon.com/Frankenstein-Modern-Prometheus-Oxford-Classics/dp/019953716X

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