

Movie Mindset 12 - Road Trip! Horrifying Rides of Romero & Hooper
Oct 4, 2023
The hosts discuss the impact and social commentary in 'Night of the Living Dead', including racial dynamics and a dark ending. They explore failed plans, lack of familiarity, and dark humor in Romero's works. They analyze disturbing scenes, societal reflections, and the media portrayal in Romero and Hooper movies. The connections between 'Psycho' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' are explored, along with the portrayal of ableism in the latter. The terrifying aspects of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and the horrifying nature of the hitchhiker are discussed. They delve into a gruesome scene, the goofy elements of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2', and two mandatory horror movie recommendations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Horror: Night of the Living Dead
02:10 • 8min
Analysis of Social Commentary and Racial Dynamics in 'Night of the Living Dead'
10:27 • 18min
The Failed Plans and Lack of Familiarity
28:33 • 9min
Discussion of a Fiery Car Explosion and Dark Humor Reference
37:21 • 1min
Disturbing Scenes and Societal Reflections
38:51 • 7min
Discussion on the Beginning and Final Scenes of 'Don of the Dead' and the Media Portrayal in Romero and Hooper Movies
45:36 • 2min
Connections and Influences: Psycho and Texas Chainsaw Massacre
47:13 • 11min
Discussion on the Opening and Ableism in the Movie
57:49 • 2min
Terror and Tension: The Disturbing Nature of Texas Chainsaw Massacre
01:00:03 • 17min
The Horrifying Nature of the Hitchhiker
01:16:39 • 12min
Grandfather's Gruesome Scene
01:28:27 • 19min
Exploring the Goofy and Fun Elements of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
01:47:07 • 2min
Discussion of Two Mandatory Horror Movies
01:48:39 • 2min