It's episode 195...and thank you for the effort.
Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) tells the story of a brutal murder, a deadly curse and a house so haunted it stays with you wherever you go. We follow many different visitors to the deadly Saeki house - can any of them solve the mystery and - more importantly - will any of them survive?
We kick off J-Horror season with somewhat of an ugly duckling, but an influential and creative ugly duckling nonetheless. We discuss Onryō, ask whether J-Horror is often scarier than Western horror, and delve into Japanese folklore for the one foolproof way of dealing with vengeful ghosts (don't forget your swords and your prayer books).
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: Those who encounter it die, and a new curse is born.
Next week, J-Horror season continues with Hideo Nakata's Dark Water (2002)
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It's episode 194... Jesus, Paul you did a number on my back...
Cabin Fever (2002) tells the story of a group of horror movie teenagers who go to a cabin in the woods to 'party'. Unfortunately, there's an outbreak of a deadly skin eating virus, and the group are soon fighting to survive against the disease, some hillbillies, and each other.
We talk about the importance of a robust personal sexual health system; we give advice to the world's least-travelled hermit; and we discuss the fundamentals of ad-hoc quarantine procedure.
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
And the answer? That guy asked for our help and we lit him on fire!
Next week, we're saying konichiwa to Ju-On: The Grude (2002).
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It's episode 1... and things are finally as they should be!
Chris has been sacked and now Joe hosts the podcast all by himself, and everyone agrees it is much better now. It's goodbye to bad rubbish, as Joe gets to run the show how he wants.
The reviews are more insightful; the jokes are much funnier; and The One True King finally gets to speak his mind.
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast!
There's even a secret easter egg for fans of Jurassic Park (1993).
We may or may not return to our regular schedule next week with Cabin Fever (2002).
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It's episode 193...and that's not a knife... this is a knife!
Wolf Creek (2005) tells the story of Ben, Kristy and Liz; three friends who are travelling around the Australian outback visiting tourist sites. When their car breaks down, they are assisted by Mick, a local hermit who may or may not turn out to be a lunatic who tortures and kills people. You'll just have to watch it to find out.
We talk about the importance of striking out clear boundaries in a negotiation; the cost/benefit of closing the distance when using a ranged weapon; and the importance of bludgeoning a wounded enemy.
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
And the answer? Well, I can tell you, but then... I'll have to kill you...
Next week, we're keeping it early 00's grungey horror with Eli Roth's Cabin Fever (2002).
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