Colors of the Dark S3 Ep40: Road Trip Horrors
Aug 5, 2022
The co-hosts kick off with humorous travel anecdotes, diving into their recent road trips and horror conventions. They explore new films like 'NOPE' and 'Crimes of the Future,' offering sharp critiques. Classic and modern road trip horrors are examined, showcasing societal fears through chilling storytelling. Lesser-known titles and personal stories add depth to the conversation about fear on the road. The discussion wraps up with a tease of upcoming cosmic horror content and a nostalgic look at the eerie allure of 70s road horror films.
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Podcast Recorded On The Road
- Rebekah recorded this episode from a KOA parking lot during a long cross-country trip with family.
- She described constant travel since April and being ready to sleep in her own bed again.
Nope As Meta Filmmaking Blockbuster
- Elric reads Nope as a film about filmmaking and race with Spielbergian blockbuster mechanics.
- He praises its imagery and compares its spectacle to Jaws while noting some unresolved late-act exposition.
Seeing Nope As A Shoot Reward
- Elric saw Jordan Peele’s Nope right after finishing a COVID-safe film shoot as a celebratory reward.
- He framed Nope as a Spielbergian blockbuster about filmmaking with strong Jaws-like vibes.
