Episode 072: Cobweb (2023)

Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

In this episode, we once more begin our yearly celebration of the Halloween season. This time we're back with another helping of flicks set on or closely around Halloween itself. Jason starts us of with, unsurprisingly, a bit of kids in peril. So join us as we check out Samuel Bodin's Cobweb from 2023. We present two wildly different takes on the film as Jason champions the movie for embodying the spirit of classic Halloween horror gems of the 70s and 80s. Meanwhile, Dustin gets hung up on the film giving him the vibe of a by the numbers made by committee production. But before all that, we share our mutual excitement at the possible revival of Amicus Productions. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Witchcraft (1964)
-Dustin: Godzilla, Mothra & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) & Gamera Rebirth (2023)

Show Notes:
-Cobweb Trailer
-Rent Cobweb on Amazon Prime
-Go check out the Kickstarter for Amicus Productions' In The Grip of Terror
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-Related Video: Red Letter Media on Cobweb
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Next Time:
Idle Hands (1999)