Magic (1978)
Summary
Hosts Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer reunite in person to review the 1978 horror film *Magic*, starring a young Anthony Hopkins. They discuss the plot, which follows a ventriloquist whose dummy, Fats, becomes increasingly aggressive and sexually charged. The episode covers the film’s production history, including Golden Globe nominations and plagiarism accusations, while analyzing the psychological horror of Corky’s deteriorating mental state.
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