256: Bringing Your Kids to the Backrooms w/ Patrick Klepek
Summary
Alex Navarro and Patrick Klepek discuss the cultural impact of internet horror, focusing on Kane Parsons' "The Backrooms" and the film "Obsession." Klepek shares his experience taking his 12-year-old daughter to see the R-rated "The Backrooms," detailing how he prepared her for the scares. They analyze how modern horror reflects generational anxiety and the decay of consumerism, while also debating the appropriateness of other horror films like "M3GAN" and "Jaws" for younger audiences.
Topics discussed
The Backrooms movie, liminal spaces, and horror parenting
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