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7 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

 

In celebration of its 40th anniversary rerelease in BluRay, in this episode we cover the classic slasher film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We also spend some time at the end comparing it to the 2003 remake, starring Jessica Biel. What is it that makes this horror movie stand the test of time and remain, to this day, one of the most terrifying films? Who was responsible for funding the making of this movie? We touch on all sorts of stuff - Enjoy!!

7 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Five friends visiting their grandfather's house in the country are hunted and terrorized by a chain-saw wielding killer and his family of grave-robbing cannibals.

Director: Tobe Hooper

Writers: Kim Henkel (story), Tobe Hooper (story)

Stars: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, and Allen Danziger

What'd we think of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
(Out of 5 stars)

During this episode, Amy references these two books: Men, Women, and Chainsaws by Carol J. Clover and Shock Value by Jason Zinoman.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

After picking up a traumatized young hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by a deformed chainsaw-wielding killer and his family of equally psychopathic killers.

Director: Marcus Nispel

Writers: Kim Henkel (1974 screenplay), Tobe Hooper (1974 screenplay), Scott Kosar (screenplay)

Stars: Jessica Biel, Johnathan Tucker, Andrew Bryniarski

What did we think of the 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake?
(Out of 5 stars)

The next movie we'll be discussing will be the much anticipated (at least by Amy and Jamie) Australian film, The Babadook. Check out the trailer and then watch the movie for yourself. It has a limited theater release but is available on demand.

Our next podcast episode will be a quick recap and review of episodes 7 & 8 of American Horror Story: Freak Show.

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4 | Ouija & AHS: Freak Show (Eps. 2 & 3)

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We discuss new release Ouija in this episode, and the type of Xmas lights you can leave up all year. We also take a ride down to creepy clown town for American Horror Story: Recap. Have at it!

4 | Ouija & AHS: Freak Show (Ep 3)
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Ouija (2014)

A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.

Director: Stiles White

Writers: Juliet Snowden, Stiles White

Stars: Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff

What'd we think of Ouija?
(out of 5 stars)

The next time you hear from us, we'll be playing catch-up with American Horror Story: Freak Show so we will be reviewing two episodes.

2 | V/H/S & V/H/S/2

 

In episode two we tackle the V/H/S movies, which illustrate the age-old adage that you should never get caught up watching home videos when you sneak into someone's house. Just like last time we do a lot of spoiling here, so you've been warned. Enjoy!

2 | V/H/S & V/H/S/2
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The Movies

V/H/S (2012)

When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they bargained for.

What'd we think of V/H/S?
(out of 5 stars)

V/H/S/2 (2013)

Searching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette, they realize there may be dark motives behind the student's disappearance.

We also discuss the upcoming release V/H/S: Viral. You can see the trailer here.

What'd we think of V/H/S/2?
(out of 5 stars)

1 | Oculus & Absentia

 

Welcome, betchez, to the inaugural episode of The Bloodlust - the savvy viewers' guide to the best, worst, and most ridiculous that the horror genre has to offer.

1 | Oculus & Absentia
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We start things off by discussing Oculus and Absentia, two films by director Mike Flanagan. Did we like them? Did we think they sucked? Listen and find out.

We spoil the crap outta both these movies, so - heads up

The Movies

Absentia (2011)

A woman and her sister begin to link a mysterious tunnel to a series of disappearances, including that of her own husband.

Director: Mike Flanagan, Writer: Mike Flanagan, Stars: Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Dave Levine

What'd we think of Absentia?
(out of 5 stars)

Oculus (2013)

A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.

Director: Mike Flanagan, Writers: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard, Stars: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff

What'd we think of Oculus?
(out of 5 stars)

We also refer to Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan (2006), the inspiration for Oculus, which you can watch here.

In the next episode, we'll be looking at V/H/S and V/H/S/2.