The first Forgotten Horror started, and we're totally guessing here, when one of us said, 'We should do all horror movies for the month of October' and us thinking that was a completely original idea, did just that.
The first year we covered five films. It just so happened that there were five Wednesdays in 2019. We messed around with the opening a bit. Added some Halloween-type music. Butler coined his catchphrase "Keep it spooky, y'all" which Field really does think is corny and dumb, but it stuck, so he's not one to argue with consistency. Plus, the idea of doing a weekly short film (commercial at the time) came to fruition with us doing one for when we discussed the 2011 Fright Night remake called "Hey Guy".
For out full slate of the first season of Forgotten Horror, check it out below:
Near Dark
We sink our teeth into the 1987 neo-noir, western, vampire flick, Near Dark, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, and Bill Paxton. Written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
We dissect the film's impact on modern-day vampire films, character motivations and how much control a director may give their actors to shape their characters. The Mikes also discuss how the cinematography and score help to set a very distinct style for the film.
1408
Forgotten Horror continues as the we ignore all of Sam Jackson's warnings and check ourselves into the 2007 film, 1408, starring John Cusack and one evil "freaking" room.
We discuss the use of lighting and sets to bring the film to life and Field throws out some fun hidden easter eggs in the movie. Butler talks about how the ending to the director's cut version of the film alters its theme and perhaps ruins the development and journey of its one and only protagonist.
Monster House
We tackle the scariest type of film there is…a kids film!!! We'll deconstruct (get it?!) the 2006 animated film, Monster House, directed by Gil Kenan and produced by Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg.
We go over the role of adults in the film, the unique use of motion capture within the film, and discuss the change in parent's attitudes toward presenting children with content they might find scary.
Burnt Offerings
We get domestic as we discuss the 1976 film Burnt Offerings, directed by Dan Curtis and starring Oliver Reed, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith and Bette Davis.
Listen as Field talks about the very first film on Forgotten Cinema that he has not only never seen, but never heard of! We'll also take a look at how and why films from the 70s have their particular look in terms of shot composition and film stock. Find out the interesting production facts and behind the scenes drama that took place during filming.
Fright Night (2011)
We're creepin' on you vampire style as we wind down Forgotten Horror with the 2011 remake of Fright Night starring Anton Yelchin, Collin Farrell and David Tennant.
Listen as we sink our teeth into why they believe this film is forgotten, thoughts on why the writing and actors, especially Tennant's Peter Vincent, make this a horror film worth revisiting. We also drop some fun facts about the making of the film, from the prevalent shark motif to a certain legendary director who may have helped out a bit.
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