Atomic Horror, with Jared Logan
Summary
Scott Dolwood, Jared Logan, and Matt Sanderson explore the spectrum of atomic horror in media, contrasting grounded films like Threads and The War Game with pulpier examples such as Them! and Godzilla. They discuss the historical shift from viewing radiation as a cure to a source of terror, analyzing how Cold War anxieties influenced both realistic depictions of societal collapse and exaggerated sci-fi tropes. The hosts also examine the psychological impact of nuclear fear, referencing works like On the Beach and Miracle Mile, and offer advice on incorporating these themes into Call of Cthu…
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