S2:E13 - Bird Box (2018 Film)

In the kickoff to our MAYhem theme, we’re blindfolding our fears and diving headfirst into Bird Box – both the 2014 novel by Josh Malerman and the 2018 Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock. We break down what worked, what differed, and what absolutely wrecked us emotionally. Whether you love psychological thrillers, survival horror, or just Sandra Bullock in a blindfold rowing a canoe, this one’s for you.

Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• Bird Box by Josh Malerman
• Bird Box (2018 Film)

Question of the Episode:

• Would you rather live in a world where you can’t open your eyes or one where you can’t close them?

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(01:52) Ratings

(09:50) Book vs. Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(57:53) Final Verdicts

(1:01:37) Question of the Episode