'Longlegs' vs 'The Silence of the Lambs': 90s Set FBI Thrillers PLUS: Spooky Season Starts Early

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In this episode, the hosts dive into technical recording issues and a rich discussion about the horror film 'Long Legs,' drawing thematic parallels with the iconic 'Silence of the Lambs.' They engage in a spoiler-filled rewatch of 'Silence of the Lambs,' examining its lasting impact and stellar performances. The episode also explores recent and anticipated TV shows like 'Presumed Innocent' and 'Severance.' Additionally, the hosts share their thoughts on Jodie Foster's timeless role and reflect on the state of horror movies, expressing discontent with early 2024 releases compared to 2023. They look ahead to excitement around upcoming horror titles like 'Maxine,' 'The Beast Within,' 'Trap,' 'Alien Romulus,' and 'The Crow,' along with reactions to trailers for 'Smile 2,' 'Heretic,' and a 'Nosferatu' remake. The episode wraps with insights on performance-driven horror and previews future horror series and films.

00:00 Introduction and Apologies for Sound Quality

00:24 Episode Overview: Long Legs and Silence of the Lambs

01:02 Current Events: Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

02:05 Upcoming Discussions: Presumed Innocent and Severance

03:06 Review: Long Legs Movie Analysis

04:16 Box Office Predictions and Horror Fandom

05:09 Director Oz Perkins and Horror Filmmaking

08:01 Long Legs: Plot and Performances

14:50 Sound Design and Cinematic Techniques

16:27 Spoiler Alert: Breaking Down the Ending

35:57 Rewatching the Classic 'Silence of the Lambs': Initial Impressions

36:14 Character Depth and Performances

37:16 Cultural Impact and Popularity

39:46 Screenplay and Adaptation

40:29 Jonathan Demme's Unique Direction

42:04 Visual Language and Cinematography

43:39 Clarice's Character and Feminist Subtext

49:47 Hannibal Lecter's Escape and Tension

52:10 Comparing to Other Films

01:03:33 Trans Representation and Controversy

01:08:15 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

01:11:21 Hannibal's Dark Side

01:11:39 Reflecting on 2023 Horror Films

01:12:57 The Pope's Exorcist: A Hilarious Horror

01:15:14 Disappointing First Half of 2024

01:16:40 Exciting Upcoming Horror Releases

01:17:17 M. Night Shyamalan's New Film: Trap

01:23:24 The Speak No Evil Remake Controversy

01:28:19 September Horror Highlights

01:30:14 October and Beyond: Anticipated Horror Films

01:37:14 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions