Weirdhouse Cinema: Of Unknown Origin
Summary
Weird House Cinema hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze the 1983 horror film Of Unknown Origin, directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Peter Weller. The episode explores the film’s premise of a yuppie executive battling a giant rat in his Manhattan brownstone, discussing its themes of midlife crisis and consumerism. They also cover the movie’s cult following, its connection to Stephen King, and insights from a new interview with Weller regarding the production.
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