Such Sights To Show: Episode 13 - The Last Illusion / Lord of Illusions

Bryan and Joe return to Clive Barker territory to discuss a magical (or illusory?) double bill.

First up is 'The Last Illusion', the 1985 short from Books of Blood Vol. 6 that introduces private investigator Harry D'Amour. Bryan likes the creatures, particularly Valentin, though Joe finds the plot meandering.

Next up is Barker's 1995 film adaptation Lord of Illusions, which is both ambitious and feels like Barker succumbing to Hollywood demands. Joe is nostalgic for its messy queerness and prefers the Director's Cut, while Bryan finds it busy and notes that characters lack agency.

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Joe: @bstolemyremote

Music Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher Young

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