The hosts discuss their favorite characters and humor in the movie 'Studio 666', express disappointment with certain kills and missed opportunities, and explore 'A Racer Head' and the cheesiness of horror movies. They also discuss their favorite songs by the Foo Fighters and express excitement for the next week's movie club.
'Studio 666' combines elements of horror, comedy, and music, making it a unique and enjoyable watch for fans of the horror comedy genre.
The chainsaw scene in the movie is considered the best and most inventive kill in horror movie history, showcasing the importance of creative and brutal kills.
The engagement of 'Studio 666' relies on viewers' familiarity with the band's backstory, highlighting the significance of understanding the world the film exists in for maximum enjoyment.
Deep dives
Comparison to Other Horror Movies
This movie stands out as a fun and light horror comedy. It embraces the cheesy and intentionally bad acting that is often found in the genre. While it may not be a masterpiece, it brings a unique charm to the horror genre.
Favorite Moments and References
Some favorite moments include the chainsaw scene, the possession scenes, and the references to other rock bands, such as Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters themselves. These moments add to the comedic and over-the-top nature of the film.
Overall Experience
While not a critically acclaimed horror movie, 'Studio 666' provides an entertaining experience for fans of the horror comedy genre. It combines elements of horror, comedy, and music, making it a unique and enjoyable watch.
The podcast discusses the appeal of horror movies and the enjoyment of inventive and over-the-top kills
The speakers highlight the importance of creative and brutal kills in horror movies, expressing their admiration for a movie with chainsaw kill as the best and most inventive they've ever seen. They mention specific examples like the actress appearing unharmed despite being sliced in half, emphasizing the cheesy and brutal nature of the kill. The speakers find such kills to be the highlight of horror movies, appreciating their brutality and stupidity.
The podcast explores the strengths and weaknesses of the movie being discussed
The speakers discuss their favorite and least favorite aspects of the movie. They mention the strength of the movie being the engagement it provides for those who understand the band's backstory and the world they exist in, considering it a fault if viewers are not familiar with the band's history. They also mention the weakness being the pacing of the movie, finding it not amazing. They also touch upon the gore in the movie, discussing how it can be a personal preference in horror movies and how it can be both gross and funny at the same time.
This week we descend to the depths of a dilapidated mansion in California to talk about the Foo Fighter’s film Studio 666. Does Drew understand this film? Is that chainsaw scene the best scene in the history of horror? Listen and find out!
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