The Bloodlust Podcast
The Bloodlust
266 | The Coffee Table
266 | The Coffee Table
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The Bloodlust
265 | Heretic
265 | Heretic
The Bloodlust Podcast
The Bloodlust
264 | Strange Darling
264 | Strange Darling
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The Bloodlust
263 | Terrifier 3
263 | Terrifier 3
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The Bloodlust
262 | Apartment 7A
262 | Apartment 7A

folk horror

239 | Dark Harvest

  • Directed by David Slade

  • Written by Michael Gilio, based on the novel by Norman Partridge

  • Rated R 

  • Runtime: 1hr 36min

  • Stars: Casey Likes, Emyri Crutchfield and Jeremy Davies

  • Released October 13, 2023 on VOD

  • RT: 71% critics / 48% audience

    Synopsis 

    The teenage boys in a small town compete in a macabre contest each Halloween to hunt down and devour a monster called Sawtooth Jack before he can make it to the local church. Fortune and fame come to the winning boy and his family. This year, the angsty brother of the last winner badly wants to compete and win his ticket out of town, despite his entry being against the rules.

 

Join us next time when we'll review Thanksgiving, currently playing in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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201 | Men

Jessie Buckley and her cool oversized coat go for a walk

Synopsis 

A woman rents a home in the English countryside to grieve the death of her spouse but finds herself menaced by various men in the town who seemingly share the same face.

Next up, we’re heading into very gory territory.. join us in two weeks when we’ll be watching and reviewing The Sadness, currently streaming on Shudder.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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200 | TBL Watch Along - Eyes of Fire

Due to technical difficulties (read: muting her new mic without realizing it) we’ve regrettably lost Jamie’s track for the first half of the recording. We still think you’ll enjoy this commentary track so we decided to share it with you anyway.

  • Directed by Avery Crounse

  • Written by Avery Crounse

  • Stars Dennis Lipscomb, Guy Boyd, Rebecca Stanley

  • Rated R

  • Runtime: 1hr 30min

  • Released in 1983

  • RT: no reviews from critics, 69% audience

Synopsis 

A preacher is accused of adultery, and he and his followers are chased out of town. They become stranded in an isolated forest, which is haunted by the spirits of long dead Native Americans.

Next up, it’s the third movie from Alex Garland. We don’t know about yous, but we’re real excited for this one. So join us next time when we’ll be reviewing Men.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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199 | The Northman

Synopsis 

Amleth, a 10th century viking prince, swears revenge on his uncle for murdering his father and usurping the throne

For our 200th episode, we’ll be getting on a group watch for the 80’s fantasy horror flick, Eyes of Fire. So tune in for our next ep, sync it up with start of the film, and it’ll feel like we’re all watching the movie together like the pals we are!

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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198 | You Won't Be Alone

Synopsis 

Set in an isolated mountain village in 18th century Macedonia, YOU WON'T BE ALONE follows a young girl who is kidnapped and then transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. Curious about life as a human, the young witch accidentally kills a peasant in the nearby village and then takes her victim's shape to live life in her skin. Her curiosity ignited, she continues to wield this horrific power in order to understand what it means to be human.

It’s finally time, y’all! Next time you hear from us, we’ll be covering the very much anticipated viking revenge epic from Robert Eggers. That’s right.. it’s time for The Northman!! If you know what’s good for you, you’ll go check it out and listen to our next episode.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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129 | Midsommar

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Director/Writer: Ari Aster

Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Raynor, William Jackson Harper & Will Poulter

Rated: R, Runtime: 2 hours 27 min

Released July 3, 2019; Available in Theaters

Synopsis: A group of grad students from the US travel with their friend to his hometown in Sweden to experience their mid-summer festival. Among them is Dani, who has recently experienced a terrible tragedy, & her boyfriend Christian, who was considering breaking up with Dani just before said tragedy. Not only is their relationship on the rocks, this festival seems a little strange, too...

Various artists whose work was included in this film: Mu Pan, Ragnar Persson (he did all the art in the bunkhouse), and John Bauer.

Next up, recent festival favorite I Trapped the Devil. Check out that trailer. Cool premise, no? Rent it on demand & meet us back here in a couple weeks to discuss.

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