HLP E52: Nosferatu (2024)

Join Will and special guest, Josh Bell, host of the terrific podcast, Real Reel Talk Horror, as they dissect an all-time horror classic, The Shining A somewhat controversial horror movie, this one is multilayered and threatens to pull you into a deep rabbit hole! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, the differences between the novel and movie, pay homage to Shelley Duvall, and more! You won't want to miss this discussion! Real Reel Talk Horror can be found anywhere you stream podcasts. Follow Real Reel Talk Horror on Instagram/Threads: @realreeltalk Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TWO WEEKS IN A ROW! Join Will and Chris as they dissect one of the most hyped horror movies in recent memory--Nosferatu! It's important to say up front that both Will and Chris loved this movie; but, part of what we do in the Horror Lab is to explore both the good and bad of a film--and while Nosferatu is a beautiful and unsettling film, there are some problematic aspects! Join us as we dissect themes and the terrific performances from the cast! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE'RE BACK IN THE HORROR LAB! Join Will and Chris as they turn the lights back on in the lab, dust off the examination table, and dissect a truly bleak, empty film--We Need to Talk About Kevin. This one is a tough watch--it makes you squirm, cringe, and alternate between empathy and anger for everyone involved. A different type of scary, We Need to Talk About Kevin forces you to consider the cause(s) of psychopathy, trauma, nature vs. nurture, and more! Join us as we dissect themes and terrific performances from Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CELEBRATING E50 OF THE HORROR LAB! Join Will as he shares his updated Top-25 Horror Movies of All-Time! A few have burst into the rankings, and a few have been pushed out--and more than a few have changed positions! Which movies were a surprise to you? Which were ranked too high? Which were ranked too low? Which should have been left off? Which should have made the list? Email your thoughts to [email protected] or DM me on IG @horrorlabpod. Join me in The Horror Lab to find out! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Will and Chris as they dissect a terrific horror film, Godzilla Minus One. By now, we all know Godzilla; but this film is a beautiful retelling of the iconic Kaiju! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, discuss the heart and emotions of the film, and show appreciation for a new Godzilla classic! You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Will and special guest, Josh, from The Evil Deaths Podcast as they dissect an all-time horror classic, Child's Play. An influential slasher, this one spawned a number of sequels, a remake, and a television series; but the original is where it all began! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, wax nostalgic about...nostalgia, and dive deep into a terrific horror movie! You won't want to miss this discussion! The Evil Deaths Podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow The Evil Deaths on Instagram: @theevildeaths Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Will and Chris--and special guest, Johnny Woo--as they dissect what has become a horror classic, Saw. A fast-paced, gritty slasher, this one spawned 9 sequels. In an era where decent horror movies were hard to come by, James Wan and Leigh Wannell struck gold when they introduced the world to the sadistic Jigsaw. Join them as they explore themes, consider the "morality" of the movie, and dive deep into the classic that quickly became iconic! You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Will and Chris in The Horror Lab as they dissect one of the best horror-type movies of all-time, Se7en. A gritty crime-thriller with horror (and horrifying) elements, this one sticks with you long after the credits roll. And, it just recently moved into hallowed ground--the #1 horror movie of all-time (according to Will). Join them as they explore themes, discuss the nihilistic nature of the film, and consider whether Ernest Hemingway was right--is the world both beautiful and worth fighting for? You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Horror Lab: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter/X: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will each week as he explores the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two!  THANKS FOR TUNING IN FOR THE FIRST-EVER HORROR LAB PODCAST EPISODE: In this debut episode, Will gives you his personal Top 25 horror movie list, spanning several decades and sub-genres. Want to know my favorite horror movie of all-time? Join me in the Lab!  Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast:  Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and Chris dive DEEP an unconventional, but super-creepy horror movie--The Witch. This one is in Will's T25 list--currently sitting at #14. Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore the nuances of the movie, discuss possible metaphors, and consider how atmosphere, sound, and lighting all contribute to make The Witch a terrifying journey into the unknown! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Background Music: Rage Sound by Carcer City. Music provided by Tunetank. Follow The Horror Lab Podcast: Facebook: @HorrorLabPodcast Twitter: @HorrorLabPod Instagram: @HorrorLabPod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices