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This special edition of Considering Horror Cinema comes to you from Daytona Beach and Orlando, Florida! (That means this episode was recorded “in the field” while traveling, so please pardon the reduced audio quality.) During Episode 008, your late-night Horror host, Jay of the Dead, brings you a franchise review of When a Stranger Calls (1979) and its sequel, When a Stranger Calls Back (1993). You will also hear Jay’s theory that he calls The Decline to Vulnerability and the Descent Into Victimhood. And to illustrate this theory, Jay analyze’s the narrative of Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes (1977). And Jay concludes this episode with a tribute to his inspiration for Horror podcasting. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting…
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SHOW NOTES: Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 008
[ 00:00:00 ] – Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents: Considering Horror Cinema Special Bonus Ep. 008
– Recording from his family vacation in Daytona Beach and Orlando, Florida
– Agenda
[ 00:03:34 ] – When a Stranger Calls (1979)
Jay of the Dead = 8 ( Buy it! )
[ 00:19:13 ] – When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)
Jay of the Dead = 5.5 ( Low-priority Rental )
[ 00:26:14 ] – Concept Analysis: The Decline to Vulnerability and the Descent Into Victimhood
— Nightmare at 30,000 Feet
— The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
[ 00:53:49 ] – A Tribute
Wrap-Up
– Thank you to the generous donors who are supporting my Considering the Cinema Podcast, including Adam in Chicago, Eric Herman, German Rivas, Lance Smith, Sean Smith, Joshua G. and Shane W.
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Hi Jay – I love it when you do essays about aspects of horror movies! Your analysis about the Descent into Victimhood, using the excellent “The Hills Have Eyes” for an example, was thought-provoking in a similar way to Trojan Horses at the Gates of Horror, and that mini-essay you did on how the zombie apocalypse could be a “plague of ideology.”
“When a Stranger Calls” has been on my radar for some time. Thanks for the review! It’s time for me to see it.
Keep up the good work!
Best,
VV
Wow, thank you, Victor!
I’m glad you liked my analysis. (I’m grateful for your encouragement.) I’m trying to find the right balance, so I’m not rambling on for too long. I love to explore these concepts in-depth, but I’m just trying to make sure I’m not the only person who finds it entertaining. ha ha So, thanks for the feedback. It’s a blast to think about Horror cinema. I think too many people out in the world are totally dismissive and think it’s merely sleazy, exploitation fare. But we Horror fans know that it’s not just sleazy, exploitation fare; it’s so much more! -J
P.S. I’m certain you will love “When a Stranger Calls” (1979).
Jay; I for one, love your film analysis! I think you do a thorough and interesting job. Your passion really shines through.
What a great cliff-hanger at the end of this episode!! I hope you find your friend, Bill Schetty and I hope we all someday find out whatever happened to that guy!!
Loved your theory Jay! Did you say you have tried to write a screenplay for a horror movie? If not you should try some day!
P.S. I liked the remake of THHE better!