This Week in Space (Audio) TWiS 184: Space is Scary! - Halloween Movies About Space
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Oct 31, 2025 Explore the terrifying side of the cosmos as the hosts dissect both classic and cringe-worthy space horror movies. From the chilling 1950s films like 'The Thing from Another World' to modern scares in 'Event Horizon' and 'Apollo 18,' they rate the best and worst in space-based fright. Discover how iconic themes from 'War of the Worlds' resonate with today's fears, and marvel at the real-life terror of the Apollo 13 mission. Plus, lighthearted mentions of B-movies make for a fun, spooky ride!
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Everyday Objects Make Space Horror Real
- Space-themed horror can evoke real fear by using familiar settings and mundane tools turned dangerous.
- The hosts argue 1950s films used simple props (like a .45) to heighten tension and believability.
Memory Of The Thing: Two Generations
- Rod recalls watching The Thing (1951) and notes memorable performances like James Arness as the creature.
- Tariq contrasts the original with John Carpenter's 1982 remake and shares college viewing experiences.
Unknown Motives Heighten Alien Horror
- Alien succeeds by treating the creature as an inscrutable, inevitable predator rather than explaining it.
- The hosts say that uncertainty and inevitability amplify horror in space settings.
