Ep. 6: Psychological Thrillers: Perfect Blue (1997) & Saltburn (2023)

This week our topic is psychological thrillers and we discuss two very different films within that genre. The first is Perfect Blue. Satoshi Kon’s debut feature uses dreamlike animation in a haunting portrayal of dissociation and psychological turmoil. Our second film is Saltburn, a witty dark comedy with plenty of shock value. We discuss the differences in each film’s approach to telling their stories within this genre. 

Trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault in our Perfect Blue segment from 00:18:00 to 01:08:00