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Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast

Feb 22, 2017

We look at the darker end of the Jim Henson filmography spectrum with The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1985) The Dark Crystal (1982) “A Natural History of The Dark Crystal: The Conceptual Design of Brian Froud” by Catriona McAra (pp. 101-116), from The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson by Jefferson McFarland...


Feb 15, 2017

We complete our exploration of the legacy of Kong with the 1976 and 2005 remakes! King Kong (1976) “King Kong (1976)” by Keith Phipps, from The AV Club “Lorenzo Semple, Jr: The Screenwriter Fans Love to Hate – Part 2” by Steve Swires King Kong (2005) King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon – From Fay Wray...


Feb 8, 2017

We journey to Skull Island with the original 1933 RKO classic – KING KONG! King Kong (1933) “King Kong (1933)” by Jason Fraley, from The Film Spectrum Commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston, Special Edition King Kong Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin,...


Feb 7, 2017

We talk about the Soska Sisters’ Women in Horror Month Blood Drive, our favorite films directed by female directors, and some cool new stuff for listeners! Women in Horror Month official site   Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie....


Feb 1, 2017

We get hungry for the Wendigo through the legend and the media it has inspired!  The Wendigo Legend “Be Wary of the Wendigo: A Terrifying Beast of Native American Legend with an Insatiable Hunger to Devour Mankind“, from Ancient Origins “Evil Spirit Made Man Eat Family” by Andrew Hanon, from Sun Media...