S3 Ep124: Horror Musicals
Summary
Rebecca McKendry and Elric Kane return from summer break, discussing their appearance at the Midsummer Scream convention and reviewing recent horror releases. They analyze Jane Schoenbrun’s *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*, the AI thriller *Soulmate*, and the cosmic horror film *Black Box*. The episode also covers Mark Jenkin’s *Rose of Nevada*, shark movies like *The Devil’s Mouth*, and the new Hulu series *Furious*, alongside book recommendations.
Topics discussed
Intro: Summer vacation and Patreon updates
Midsummer Scream Convention recap
Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Review: The House of the Devil (Netflix)
Review: Obsession (AI horror film)
Review: Black Box (Cosmic horror)
Review: Rose of Nevada (Mark Jenkin)
Review: Water Park Shark and Cape Fear TV
Review: Furious (Serial killer thriller)
Review: Infested (Armand Assante)
Book reviews: Chapman, Nestlings, and Harrison
Convention shopping and Graham Skipper intro
History of Horror Musicals and Hays Code
Defining Horror Musicals: Phantom of Paradise
Deep Cuts: Sweeney Todd, Rocky Horror, and more
Deep Cuts: Patchtown and Midnight Ballad
Favorites: Tiger Lillies and musical breaks
Outro: Socials and upcoming projects
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