Dead Meat Podcast Episode Summary

Jul 23, 2024

Dead Meat Podcast Episode Summary

Introduction

  • Hosts: James and Chelsea
  • Purpose: Discuss horror movies and review Christian horror movie reviews.
  • Chelsea enjoys minimal prep work for episodes.

Concept of the Episode

  • Reading and reacting to Christian horror movie reviews.
  • Acknowledgement that horror can offend some people, which adds to its appeal.

Discussion on Christian Horror Directors

  • Gary Dauberman:
    • Co-wrote both "It" movies and wrote various others like "Annabelle" and "The Nun."
    • Identified as a devout Christian whose faith influences his horror writing, exploring themes of good vs evil.
    • Quotes from Dauberman:
      • "My faith gives me a unique perspective on the horror films I write."
      • "If evil is true, the opposite must also be true."

Christian Movie Reviews Overview

  • Reviews from evangelical websites often give moral ratings from "great" to "extremely offensive."
  • Discussion on the humorous aspects of the reviews, particularly focusing on films like "Scary Movie" and "The Boy."

Sample Movie Reviews

  1. Scary Movie

    • Moral Rating: Extremely Offensive
    • Movie Quality Rating: 1.5/5
    • Reviewer discusses their discomfort with the film despite being a fan of raunchy comedies.

  2. American Psycho

    • Praised for its depth and directed by a woman, viewed positively in hindsight by the hosts.

  3. Child's Play (2019)

    • Reviewer: Sees the film as extremely offensive due to its use of children and violent themes.
    • Noted that it provoked a strong negative reaction from conservative reviewers.

  4. Coraline

    • Morally offensive but well-reviewed for its artistic value, presenting a balanced approach to horror.
    • Listened to insights regarding its representation of family dynamics.

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Upcoming Discussion

  • Next episode will cover "His House" and discuss the cultural and historical significance of the film, emphasizing the importance of context in horror.
  • Appreciation towards listeners and engagement on social media.

Closing Remarks

  • Reminder to follow their social handles for updates on the podcast.