Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Since debuting in August, Best horror ever is back for more clips and chats about horror’s most beloved subgenre. Season 1 left room for more, delving into Stephen King’s books, giant monsters, Japanese horror, horror comedies, tropes and clichés (with an emphasis on slasher movies). This time it’s animal attacks, movie music, hidden gems, space horror, and murder dates.
Many talking heads repeat. it’s pretty obvious Best horror ever Both seasons (or who knows how many) have been filmed back-to-back, and the list of interviewees once again includes David Dastmalchian, Kate Siegel, and Joe Hill . Jonah Ray Rodriguez, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Alex Winter, Tanariv Due, the Boulet Brothers, and more. This is a fascinating group of people involved in the actual production of horror films and media, sprinkled with academics, writers, critics, and programmers. All clearly share a deep love and appreciation for the genre.
As before, the editing is snappy, the clips are well-chosen, and the stop-motion interludes and in-episode asides break up the discussion in fun ways. One example is a dueling list of the best and worst pets from the “Animal Attack” episode of the horror movie. I can guess where you are. Cujo That ranking applies. Although there are some overlaps between the episodes…jaws For example, it comes up a lot, but it’s enough to cover it Best horror ever It doesn’t feel repetitive or too thin.
Season 1 focused on categories that were a little more obvious, so Season 2 could get even weirder. Best horror ever I cross some unfamiliar grass. This is a bonus for viewers who get the chance to learn about more outlandish films, but also for the buzzy favorites who geek out about overlooked movies, especially in the entertaining recording of the “Hidden Gems” episode. . From vintage and international selections to cult-favorite classics, we’ve got a ton of favorites to choose from.
The most powerful episode is probably “Animal Attack”. jaws It sparked a wave of imitations, but it also inspired a taste for films that combined serious environmental issues and “nature strikes back” themes with scenes like crocodiles popping out of sewers and zoo animals hooked on PCP. But maybe that’s just me getting excited to see a relatively unknown piece of work being praised. Let’s scare Jessica to death and psychic. That episode in particular feels like a must-watch recommendation from a friend who’s seen all the movies (with the exception of that friend being Shudder; in fact, many titles are available for streaming after they’re finished). can) Best horror ever).
“Killer Dates” may be the least successful, as it has the most ambiguous passing points. it bob from carryprom nightmare Get outMovies like Meet My Parents were a nightmare. terror train and jennifer’s body Parallel to their body count, there are elements of hookups, relationships, and romance. It doesn’t feel as consistent as other episodes, and that backfires.
In line with that, by broadening the focus a little, Best horror ever Season 2 tends to go beyond what many fans would consider strictly “horror.” Outside of the “Space Horror” episode, there’s even more science fiction involved, and the show makes some claims that may be controversial to some. We might expand the definition of horror to include things like: Best horror ever 1985 Martin Scorsese film outside hoursabout one man’s hellish night out in New York City. Or maybe not, especially if “I’m horror and I’m proud of it” type movies are left out of the conversation.
Perhaps that’s why we’re looking forward to season 3? Second season with 5 episodes Best horror ever It launches on Shudder today, December 31st, and will be published weekly from Tuesday to January 28th.
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