Episode 202: 'A Wounded Fawn'(2022)/'The Leech'(2022)
- Author
- Nathaniel Muir, Regina Chavez
- Published
- Fri 16 Dec 2022
- Episode Link
- http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/
Jenna Ortega has been all over the place since Wednesday debuted on Netflix. Now was probably the best time to drop a teaser for the next installment in the Scream franchise. We also talk about our memories of one of the greatest film composers of all time. Angelo Badalamenti may be best known for his work with David Lynch, but he worked on a number of projects, including working with David Bowie and composing the opening theme for the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Arthouse horror is difficult to define. Everyone will give you a different answer. Making it harder to pin down what kind of movies fall in the category is the wide range of examples people will give. From the works of Lynch to grounded fare like The Witch, to over the top giallo, we all have our own idea of what art horror is. (It is definitely not "elevated horror".)
A Wounded Fawn literally begins in the art world with talks of Greek mythology and high dollar bidding. This is not what makes it art horror, however. Its focus on characters and abstract storytelling may cause some to feel that it is, however. The latest film from Travis Stevens also embraces horror tropes to provide a look that is familiar and original at the same time.
Toxic masculinity is a theme addressed in many movies today. A Wounded Fawn does so in a way that promotes talk without undermining the issue. This is due to the strong performances of the cast and excellent writing that tells an unconventional, but satisfying story.
As scary as Christmas horror can be, there is usually a sense of fun that comes with it. The Leech certainly has a degree of fun with its ridiculous characters and laugh out loud moments. The jokes come fast and furious in a holiday horror movie that is about finding the true meaning of Christmas.
And then it gets very dark. Along with being a movie about the holidays, it is a character study that follows a person's gradual descent. The Leech was so effective in its storytelling that we had completely differing opinions on the context of the film, but still came to the same conclusion.
Plus, Genre of the Future.
Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.
Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.
Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.
Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.
Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
