Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Summary
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick review the 1977 Ray Harryhausen film *Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger*. They praise the stop-motion effects, particularly the Minotaur, while critiquing the wooden acting and Orientalist themes. The episode also defines the adventure genre and discusses the cast, including Patrick Wayne and Patrick Troughton.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor advertisements
Introduction to Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Adventure vs. Action genre distinctions
Director Sam Wanamaker and cast overview
Patrick Wayne as Sinbad and crew dynamics
Supporting cast: Jane Seymour and Taryn Power
Patrick Troughton as Melanthius and Damian Thomas
Roy Budd's musical score
Plot: The curse, ghouls, and the Minotaur
The journey to Hyperborea and the Minotaur attack
Meeting Melanthius and Zenobia's betrayal
The walrus scene and arrival at the shrine
Final showdown: Trog, Zenobia, and the resolution
Conclusion and final thoughts
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