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Life and Art from FT Weekend

‘Halloween’ and what makes a good horror film

Oct 27, 2023
Guest: Jamie Lee Curtis, 19-year-old debut actress of the 1978 horror classic Halloween. They analyze the significance of Halloween as a slasher film, discuss its camera techniques, pacing, and portrayal of characters. The speakers critique the lack of tension in the film an...
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  • The podcast discusses the significance of the 1978 horror film 'Halloween' as one of the first slasher films and its role in shaping the horror genre.
  • The hosts reflect on the evolution of horror movies over time, addressing social issues and creating greater tension in contrast to the original 'Halloween' which they found lacking in scares and sexist in its portrayal of characters.

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The Relaunch of the Podcast

The podcast is relaunching with two episodes a week, focusing on one-on-one conversations about life on Mondays and group chats about art on Fridays.

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