The Evolution of Horror

HOME INVASION Pt 24: The Collector (2009) & Don't Breathe (2016)

Sep 14, 2023

Louise Blain, Creative Lead for Blumhouse Games, joins Mike to discuss the home invasion movies The Collector and Don't Breathe. They explore their personal opinions on the genre, the disturbing nature of The Collector, its violent scenes and protagonist, and the moral ambiguity and use of homophobic slurs in the film. They also discuss the sequels and upcoming horror events in the UK, and analyze the sound and camera techniques in The Collector. Gross scenes and mixed feelings about the movie are also discussed.

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Catch up and exciting career move

Exploring Personal Opinions on Home Invasion Movies

Discussion of the film 'The Collector' and its home invasion plot

Exploring the Bleak and Violent World of a 2008 Horror Film

16:26 • 19min

Discussion of Violence and the Protagonist

Moral Ambiguity and Homophobic Slurs in a Home Invasion Film

37:39 • 18min

Discussion of 'The Collector' and its Sequels

Discussion of 'The Collector' film franchise and excitement for the spooky season

Upcoming Horror Events and Movie Screenings in the UK

59:06 • 19min

Exploring the Sound and Camera Techniques in 'The Collector'

01:18:22 • 12min

Gross Scenes and Mixed Feelings

01:30:36 • 15min