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We like to remember the swinging sixties fondly - the music and the fashion and the dancing. The exploitation, murder and neon-soaked blood splatter? Ehh, maybe not so much. This week, the crew geeks out about the Texas switches in Edgar Wright's glamourous neo-giallo. Also, Taiwan's biggest horror movie is headed to Netflix and Laotian ghosts are dropping soon on Shudder.
Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3. Quality: 5. Enjoyment: 5.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
"For Diana: Last Night In Soho's Opening Tribute Message Explained," by Sarah Moran for Screen Rant
"What Is a Texas Switch and How Can You Use It In Movies?" by Jason Hellerman for No Film School
"What is giallo, really?" by Noel Murray for Polygon
"Last Night in Soho’s Edgar Wright doesn’t want to give you homework… but he will," by Tasha Robinson for Polygon
"Inside Last Night in Soho’s breathtaking trick dance sequence," by Tasha Robinson for Polygon
"LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (2021) | Behind the Scenes of Anya Taylor-Joy & Thomasin McKenzie Horror Movie," on YouTube

Quoth the raven: Stop obsessing about appearances. This week, the crew dives into a gooey bird horror with spectacular practical effects and a compelling allegory. Also, we get confused by The Children (2008), which is underwhelming but highly rated, and get excited about another vicious flying monster coming soon to Netflix.
Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3.67. Quality: 5. Enjoyment: 4.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
"‘Hatching’: How Animatronics Designer Gustav Hoegen Brought the Creature to Life [Interview]," by Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting
"Hanna Bergholm Interview: Hatching," by Tatiana Hullender for ScreenRant

Some dolls have spirits. Others have secrets. This week, the crew dives into a twisty Vietnamese take on Thai folklore. Also, we break down the international announcements from Netflix's "Geeked Week" and get excited about watching "Prey" in the Comanche language. 
Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1.67. Quality: 3. Enjoyment: 2.67
Articles mentioned in this episode:
"Netflix Takes Global Rights to Taiwanese Horror Blockbuster ‘Incantation’ (Exclusive)," by Karen Chu for The Hollywood Reporter
"Prey Will Give Viewers The Option To Watch The Film In The Comanche Language," by BJ Colangelo in /Film
"Thailand's Intriguing Luk Thep Doll Culture," by Kenneth Bachor for Time Magazine
"Big in Thailand: Fake Kids," by Audrey Wilson for The Atlantic

You might think you've got a great memory. How could you know for sure? This week, the crew goes on a neo-giallo throwback to the "video nasty" era for a trippy look at self-censorship and tech scapegoats. Also, why is "Dashcam" so much more polarizing than "Crimes of the Future?"
Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2.67 Quality: 4.33. Enjoyment: 4.33
Articles mentioned in this episode:
"Breaking Down All 72 Video Nasties!" by Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting
"‘We’re so scared of ourselves’: How a moral panic over video nasties swept the nation," by Nick Hasted for The Independent
"Director Prano Bailey-Bond on 'Censor'" on IMDbPro
"Neo-Giallo: A Beginner's Guide," by Isaac Feldberg for Paste Magazine

Retro video games are a pixelated gold mine for horror ... and for disappointing movies that don't understand them. This week, the crew unpacks a Nightmare On Elm Street-esque dream horror movie masquerading as a video game tribute. Also - two classic genres reemerge with gusto in new releases this week and there's a confession about walking out of a David Cronenberg picture. Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2. Quality: 2. Enjoyment: 2.67

Mini zombies! Stop motion sex! The Occult! Penguins! The end is nigh!