The Fright Lab

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   1. Episode 027: The Hellraiser Legacy

   The Podcast…you downloaded it….we came. Joe and Lucas decide to dive into The Labyrinth and discuss Hellraiser, it’s lasting legacy, and negotiate the distinctions between Indulgence and Compulsion.CW: Hellraiser and this episode are both NSFW. Hellraiser deals with the dark side of sexuality. Listener discretion is advised.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodc

   Nov 04,2023 44:22
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   2. Episode 026: 31 Days of Halloween

   It’s the Spooky Season, and that means Lucas is in his yearly 31 Days of Halloween challenge. Can he talk Joe into participating? And what separates this from standard binge-watching?The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fright_la

   Oct 18,2023 45:45
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   3. Episode 025: How to Handle Cursed Media

   Joe and Lucas are talking about cursed media artifacts. Have you heard the Hungarian Suicide Song? Played a video game you couldn’t get out of your head? Attended a film that caused a supernatural riot? If you answers have been “yes,” this episode is for you!The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frig

   Oct 09,2023 01:01:22
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   4. Episode 024: John Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy

   Lucas and Joe delve into the darkness of John Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy. Learn Lucas’ theory of the central theme of the Carpenter’s three most notorious pieces, and if Joe can help stop the seemingly inevitable Apocalypse of sidebars and tangents.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabp

   Sep 21,2023 51:43
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   5. Episode 023: Interview with Bad CGI Sharks/MaJaMa

   On this very breathtaking episode, Joe and Lucas are joined by Matthew, Jason and Matteo of MaJaMa Productions to talk about their genre breaking masterpiece “Bad CGI Sharks.”  Join us for an exciting chat where we all get to share how we learned to stop worrying, and love Bad CGI Sharks.  The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation o

   Sep 10,2023 01:20:23
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   6. Episode 022: ”Untitled Bad Shark Movie” Episode

   Sharksploitation is apparently really bothering Lucas (and Joe can’t stop him from talking about it.)The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fright_lab_pod/Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email: [email protected]

   Aug 21,2023 55:34
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   7. Episode 021: Hungry, Cold, and Hunted - Horror Cinema Verite’ Part 4

   Joseph and Lucas close out this miniseries by talking about the newest, weirdest iterations of Horror. Is Host your bag? How about DeadStream? And what are we talking about when we say “Analog Horror?”The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.insta

   Jul 18,2023 01:01:57
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   8. Episode 020: Hungry, Cold, and Hunted - Horror Cinema Verite’ Part 3

   Do you believe in ghosts? Well our films and film-style style tonight certainly does. Join Lucas and Joe as they talk about Ghostwatch, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, as well as reference authentic ghostly goings on!The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://

   Jul 03,2023 40:23
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   9. Episode 019: Hungry, Cold, and Hunted - Horror Cinema Verite’ Part 2

   Who doesn’t love a documentary? The truth is not only stranger than fiction, but it might also be much scarier. Joe and Lucas attempt to sort through the sometimes gritty distinctions between real and fake. They also talk Lake Mungo, Europa Report, and how the media might not be telling us the truth.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conv

   Jun 06,2023 49:29
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    10. Episode 018: Hungry, Cold, and Hunted - Horror Cinema Verite’ Part 1

    The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity set the stage for many people’s first forays into Found Footage. But what are the true origins of the style? And how long can Joe keep Lucas on track with this subject? The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - h

    May 20,2023 53:56
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    11. Episode 017: Is SUPERDEEP actually Super Deep?

    Grab a warm coat and a Hazmat suit, as Joe and Lucas are taking you to Siberia with 2020s SUPERDEEP. This movie is a fantastic mix of concepts and gruesome imagery. Thankfully your intrepid hosts are very excited about this one. The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on I

    May 08,2023 36:03
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    12. Episode 016: Requiem For The Video Store

    Hark! And hear the Requiem For The Video Store! Lucas and Joseph talk about the importance of video stores, and the way our access to films has changed. Lucas has strong feels, and Joe definitely doesn’t feel like Lucas’ therapist during this episode.Do you have any memories of Movie Stores you want to share? What are some of your favorite deep-cut finds? What’s your preferred place to find new media?  Let us know! You can contact us at [email protected]. You should also follow us on

    Apr 03,2023 01:06:33
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    13. Episode 015: Dark Waters, or ”Why is Folk Horror so f$&÷%∆! weird?”

    Dark Waters is a very weird Folk Horror movie about dubious nuns, an odd convent, and how they fare under an audit. But Lucas and Joe want to know why these movies are always so off the wall. Join us as we talk about religious trends, the metaphysics of Italian Horror Movies, and which John Carpenter movie you should watch.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodca

    Mar 22,2023 43:50
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    14. Episode 014: Complicity - Maniac 2013

    Lucas has decided to break his vow of avoiding remakes by watching the 2013 remake of Maniac. Does he regret it? And how hard does Joe have to work to keep him on track?CW: Stylized and Sexualized Violence, Generally Gross Stuff in the film. We will not be discussing these plot points in extreme detail. Film viewer discretion is advised.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/

    Mar 10,2023 40:56
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    15. Episode 013: Coherence - Weird Science and Thrillers

    Lucas bows down to peer pressure for once and reviews the sleeper 2013 Horror-Thriller weirdo gem Coherence. Lucas braves a headache talking about weird cultural arcana and Joe gets effusive in his love for this movie. The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram -

    Feb 25,2023 41:42
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    16. Episode 012: Genre Meta - Elevated Horror

    Let's face it: Horror has had a great few years. But has Horror finally been "elevated" to the realm of high art? You know that means Joe and Lucas need to answer the question…what is "Elevated Horror?"The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.inst

    Feb 15,2023 41:22
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    17. Episode 011: Disconnected: The Power of It Follows

    Lucas and Joe fall into the nightmarish world of It Follows, and begin assessing why this movie is so powerful. Lucas does his best to keep his fanboy instincts under control, while Joe simply attempts to keep Lucas under control at all. The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollo

    Feb 03,2023 44:03
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    18. Episode 010: The House of The Devil: Time and Place

    Ti West’s The House of The Devil might be the most retro 80s film to do retro 80s stuff. But is it good? And more effectively, is it effectively using nostalgia? Join us as we discuss pacing in films and how nostalgia is used in (and on!) pop culture.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpod

    Jan 22,2023 37:15
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    19. Episode 009: The Brutal Truth Two: The Golden Glove

    What is the other function of the uglier side of true-crime horror? Lucas and Joe get into the weeds of the subject. What did the critics think of The Golden Glove? And how do we talk the ugly stuff in our media diets?CW: The Golden Glove film depicts sexual violence. There is no intensive discussion of this in our episode. Listener and Viewer Discretion is advised.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RS

    Jan 10,2023 37:22
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    20. Episode 008: The Brutal Truth One: Angst

    Lucas and Joe descend into a layer of Hell with Austrian True Crime proto-slasher Angst. Lucas has questions and Joe has, well, thoughts on the subject. This movie is not for the faint of heart!The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.co

    Dec 29,2022 37:57
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    21. Episode 007: Eyes Of Fire: Succeeding at Failing

    Eyes of Fire, released in 1983, a deep-cut of Folk Horror strangeness. Does it “work?” Yes. Is it a success? Not really. Lucas will attempt to explain how this works, while Joe attempts to keep Lucas from too many digressions.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Inst

    Dec 18,2022 36:21
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    22. Episode 006: The Blood on Satan’s Claw, or ”What the Satanic Panic Wanted”

    Joseph and Lucas take a trip to the country and find conspiracy theories, devil worship, and deranged farm life with The Blood on Satan’s Claw.Content Warning: this film contains scenes of sexual violence. We will not talk in depth about this part of the film.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.fri

    Dec 07,2022 34:14
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    23. Episode 005: Suspiria and Suspiria: Of Stylization and Sequels

    How do you talk about Argento’s Suspiria and Guadagnino’s Supiria side by side? Is there finally a remake of a movie that Lucas doesn’t hate? What makes this gruesome twosome even work in an era of less visionary films? The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram

    Nov 30,2022 44:04
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    24. Episode 004: Incident in a Ghostland

    Lucas decides to re-watch Pascal Laugier’s Incident in a Ghostland. Predictably he has a lot to say about it. Does this movie deserve its reputation? We also talk a little about Extreme Horor, French Pop, and whether or not a line of dialogue made Lucas snap.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frig

    Nov 18,2022 28:31
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    25. Episode 003: The Great God, Pain: Horror Movies and World War One

    The Great War, World War One, left an indelible mark on the modern world. And horror cinema is no different! In this episode, Lucas discusses Deathwatch and Trench 11, as well as a movie that left him very unnerved.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram - htt

    Nov 08,2022 28:35
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    26. Episode 002: Subspecies: The Last (?) Original (?) Vampire Movie

    Lucas spends some time rhapsodizing about the 1991 Full Moon Feature “Subspecies.” We also talk about “Elevated Horror,” Vampire tropes, the Blood of Saints, and whether or not a 31 year old B-flick is still worth your time.The Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instag

    Oct 30,2022 35:20
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    27. Episode 001: Life Imitates? MS .45, Maniac, and Real Horrors Made Fake?

    We’re talking about Abel Ferrara’s Ms .45 and Willaim Lustig’s Maniac along with how real life horror ends up impacting horror movies. Also we get into one of he worst humans to ever live and demand for #justiceforPhilThe Fright Lab Podcast can always be found at https://www.frightlabpodcast.com and everywhere you listen to podcasts!Subscribe to RSS - https://feed.podbean.com/frightlabpodcast/feed.xmlJoin the conversation on Discord - https://discord.frightlabpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram -

    Oct 30,2022 23:54