#15 - Trouble in Paradise | Hostel (2005)

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss Scream, the 90's cult classic directed by Wes Craven that reinvigorated the horror genre by satirising cliches of the horror genre and whodunnit murder mystery tropes to present a meta self-aware take on your typical slasher. Scream follows Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), a high school student in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California, who becomes the target of a mysterious killer in a Halloween costume known as Ghostface. The film satirizes the clichés of the slasher genre popularized in films such as Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and Craven's own A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Scream was considered unique at the time of its release for featuring characters aware of real-world horror films who openly discussed the clichés that the film attempted to subvert. Inspired by the real-life case of the Gainesville Ripper, Scream was influenced by Williamson's passion for horror films, especially Halloween (1978). The screenplay, originally titled Scary Movie, was bought by Dimension Films and was retitled by the Weinstein brothers just before filming was complete. The production faced censorship issues with the Motion Picture Association of America and obstacles from locals while filming on location. The film received positive reviews and was a financial success, earning $173 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing slasher film until the release of Halloween (2018). It still remains the highest-grossing slasher film in adjusted dollars. It received several awards and award nominations. The soundtrack by Marco Beltrami was also acclaimed, and was cited as "[one] of the most intriguing horror scores composed in years". The score has since earned "cult status". Scream marked a change in the genre as it cast already-established and successful actors, which was considered to have helped it find a wider audience, including a significant female viewership. Scream was credited with revitalizing the slasher genre in the 1990s, which was considered to be almost dead following an influx of direct-to-video titles and numerous sequels to established horror franchises of the 1970s and 1980s. Scream's success spawned a series of sequels. These sequels drew decreasing financial and critical success, as they exploited clichés upon which films in the genre had become reliant. In the years following the release of Scream and its sequels, they were accused of inspiring and even inducing violent crimes and murders. Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below. ↪ Facebook ↪ TikTok ↪ Twitter ↪ Instagram ↪ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ↪ Tip us $5 #horror #movie #death #horrorfilm #splatter #deathscene #blood #gore #scarymovie #horror #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #graphic #scream #nevecampbell #drewbarrymore #rosemcgowan #nickcaveandthebadseeds #redrighthand #michaeljackson #janetjackson

3 Juni 202219min

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss 'Captivity' the worst movie of all time! Captivity is a 2007 horror film of the "torture porn" subgenre, directed by Roland Joffé, written by Larry Cohen and Joseph Tura, and starring Elisha Cuthbert and Daniel Gillies. Considered an entry into a subgenre popularized by such film series as Hostel and Saw, the film centres on Jennifer Tree, a rising fashion model. On an evening out alone, Jennifer is stalked and drugged. She wakes up in a cell containing personal items taken from her apartment. Jennifer is shown recordings of victims who were tortured in the same cell, as well as records of her interviews. She screams and pleads to be let go, but no one replies. Jennifer is subjected to various forms of psychological torture. She then discovers that a young man, Gary Dexter, is being held captive in an adjoining cell. The two make contact and attempt to find an escape. They both make it to a garage containing a vehicle, but are knocked out by sleeping gas. Jennifer wakes up in her cell, and sees a recording of Gary being threatened in his cell. Afterwards, he is thrown into her cell. She rushes over to help him, and they proceed to have sex. Yes you read that correctly Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below. ↪ Facebook ↪ TikTok ↪ Twitter ↪ Instagram ↪ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ↪ Tip us $5 #completeguidetohorror #scarymovie #horror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #gore #blood #graphic #captivity #dragrace #houseofwax #elishabutherbert #tyrasanchez #tatianna #thesimpsons

29 Maj 202219min

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss Would You Rather, the 2011 film. In the movie, Iris, a young woman caring for her sick brother Raleigh (stupid name), is unable to afford the costs of his treatment for leukaemia. Raleigh's oncologist Dr. Barden introduces Iris to Shepard Lambrick (also stupid name), a philanthropist who heads the Lambrick Foundation that manages schools and hospitals in third world countries. He offers her a deal, if she wins a parlour game at a dinner party he is hosting, he will pay for Raleigh's treatment and use his foundation's influence to shortlist a bone marrow donor for him. The following day at Shepard's manor, Iris is introduced to his son Julian and the other contestants: Lucas; Travis, a war veteran; Linda, a paralysed elderly woman; Peter, a gambling addict; Amy; Conway, an alcoholic debtor; and Cal. A steak and foie gras dinner is served but Iris, a vegetarian, initially declines to eat it. Shepard then offers her $10,000 to compromise her principles; she reluctantly accepts his offer and eats the steak. When Shepard realizes Conway is a recovering alcoholic, he offers him $10,000 to drink a glass of wine. When Conway declines, Shepard offers him $50,000 to drink an entire decanter of Scotch, which Conway accepts. After dinner ends, the game begins. Shepard reveals it to be a version of the party game "would you rather" in which players must choose between two options. After Shepard's butler, a former MI5 agent named Bevans, wheels in an electric shock machine, Conway attempts to leave but is shot dead. The remaining contestants learn how serious and deadly the game is, and realize they can only win the game if they are the last surviving player. Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below. ↪ Facebook ↪ TikTok ↪ Twitter ↪ Instagram ↪ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ↪ Tip us $5 #completeguidetohorror #scarymovie #horror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #gore #bood #graphic #wouldyourather #parlourgame #games #lanadelrey #marioparty #minigame #naomismalls #dragrace #vegasrevue #nebrasksthunderfuck

28 Maj 202210min

Content Warning! This episode discusses strong themes of sexual assault, violence against women and misogyny in horror films. Please access the resources below if you are experiencing any triggering symptoms; ↪ Lifeline (Australia) | 13 11 14 ↪ Beyond Blue (Australia) ↪ Sexual Assault Counselling (Australia) | 1800 211 028. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ↪ Domestic Violence Impact Line (Australia) | 1800 943 539. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ↪ LGBTIQ+ Violence Service (Australia) 1800 497 212. | Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ↪ List of suicide crisis lines (Global) Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss I Spit On Your Grave, the 2010 remake of the infamous 1978 re-evaluated cult classic that focuses on Jennifer Hills, a writer who exacts revenge on the four disgusting pigs that gang-r*ped her and left her for dead. Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below. ↪ Facebook ↪ TikTok ↪ Twitter ↪ Instagram ↪ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ↪ Tip us $5 #ispitonyourgrave #scarymovie #horror #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #gore #blood #graphic #assault #crisis #ISOYG

22 Maj 202217min

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss Hostel Part III, the direct-to-dvd trash that killed the entire genre of splatter/torture horror. Follow the 'Talking SH!T - The Complete Guide to Horror Movies' podcast on our social channels below. ↪ TikTok ↪ Instagram ↪ Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel Tip us $5 #hostel #scarymovie #horror #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #gore #bood #graphic #torture

21 Maj 202213min

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss Hostel Part II, the controversial sequel to the runaway success of 'Hostel'. Follow the 'Talking SH!T - The Complete Guide to Horror Movies' podcast on our social channels below. ↪ TikTok ↪ Instagram ↪ Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel Tip us $5

15 Maj 202212min

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss Spiral, the much hated recent entry into the complex SAW Franchise. Follow the 'Talking SH!T - The Complete Guide to Horror Movies' podcast on our social channels below. ↪ Facebook ↪ TikTok ↪ Instagram ↪ Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel Tip us $5

8 Maj 202219min