Exploring 'The Viewing' and Modern B-Movies

This chapter delves into 'The Viewing,' a standout episode from Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, directed by Panos Cosmatos. The discussion highlights comparisons between classic and modern B-movies, emphasizing the unique visual and auditory style that defines Cosmatos' work, as well as the thematic ties to psychedelic counterculture. Further analysis includes critiques of storytelling and pacing in his films, creating an immersive experience that resonates with the bizarre and surreal.