In this episode, the hosts discuss the film 'The Babadook' and question its placement as the eighth scariest movie of 2020. They explore the themes of parenting, grief, and the fear of madness portrayed in the movie. The hosts express their disappointment with the lack of scares and find the child character annoying. They also discuss the acting performances and the cinematography. Overall, they feel that the movie did not live up to its hype. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the movie 'The Babadook' and share their thoughts on its themes and symbolism. They explore the idea that the Babadook represents the protagonist's battle with depression and grief, and how it manifests in her life. They also touch on the psychological aspects of the film and the need for viewers to think and interpret the movie's meaning. The hosts express their disappointment with the movie, finding it slow and lacking in scares. They announce their plans to review 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'It Follows' in future episodes.

Takeaways

• The Babadook explores the themes of parenting, grief, and the fear of madness.
• The hosts question the placement of The Babadook as the eighth scariest movie of 2020.
• They find the child character annoying and the movie lacking in scares.
• The acting performances and cinematography are praised.
• The hosts feel that The Babadook did not live up to its hype. The Babadook can be interpreted as a metaphor for the protagonist's battle with depression and grief.
• The movie explores psychological themes and requires viewers to think and interpret its meaning.
• The hosts found the movie slow and lacking in scares.
• Future episodes will feature reviews of 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'It Follows'.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Babadook

06:47 The Babadook as a Cult Classic

13:54 Lack of Scares in The Babadook

25:03 Disappointment with the Lack of Scares

29:57 Upcoming Reviews: 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'It Follows'

In this episode of the Scream Creeps podcast, the hosts discuss the 2005 horror film 'The Descent'. They explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movie and the terrifying atmosphere it creates. The conversation also touches on the director, Neil Marshall, and the cast of relatively unknown actors. The hosts share their thoughts on the claustrophobic setting and the intense survival story. They also mention the alternate ending of the film and the controversy surrounding the character Juno. Overall, they consider 'The Descent' to be a standout horror film of the 2000s. The conversation revolves around the movie 'The Descent' and covers various topics such as the initial shock factor, the character development of Sarah, the decision-making of the characters, the realism of the movie, the rankings in the horror genre, and the potential for a sequel. The hosts also discuss the heart rate study related to the movie and share their personal opinions and experiences. They conclude by mentioning their upcoming episodes and content on their channel.

Takeaways

• The Descent is a 2005 horror film that creates a terrifying atmosphere and intense survival story.
• The director, Neil Marshall, and the cast of relatively unknown actors contribute to the film's success.
• The claustrophobic setting and the use of sound create a sense of fear and tension.
• The alternate ending of the film and the controversy surrounding the character Juno add to the discussion.
• 'The Descent' is considered one of the standout horror films of the 2000s. The opening scene of 'The Descent' sets the tone and shocks the audience, immediately creating empathy for the main character.
• Sarah's character development throughout the movie, especially after the blood scene, makes her a badass and a compelling protagonist.
• The decision-making of the characters, particularly Juno, raises questions about morality and survival instincts.
• The movie is considered more of an action flick than a traditional horror movie, with the darkness and claustrophobic setting adding to the suspense.
• The heart rate study ranked 'The Descent' as one of the scariest movies, with a high heart rate spike during a shocking scene.
• The potential for a sequel is explored, with the second movie following the events of the first and focusing on the search for the missing friends.
• The hosts discuss their upcoming episodes and content on their channel, including music reviews and let's plays.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to 'The Descent'

09:41 The Claustrophobic Setting and Intense Atmosphere

25:24 Sarah's Character Development

32:42 Questioning Morality and Survival Instincts

41:23 The Potential for a Sequel

In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie 'The Visit' directed by M. Night Shyamalan. They provide background information about the film and its reception. The hosts share their initial impressions and talk about Shyamalan's career. They also discuss the funding of the movie and the accurate depiction of insanity. Creepy moments and plot holes are explored, and the hosts analyze the realistic reactions of the characters. They delve into unanswered questions and how the movie would play out in a real-life scenario. The hosts share their favorite moments and critique the unrealistic actions in the film. They conclude by discussing the mixed reviews of the movie. In this conversation, the hosts discuss M. Night Shyamalan's filmography, including his hits and misses. They talk about the mixed reception for films like 'The Last Airbender' and 'After Earth' and the challenges of adapting previous works. The hosts also discuss Mark Wahlberg's acting style and his diverse roles. They mention other films by M. Night Shyamalan and his return to success with movies like 'Split' and 'Old'. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the unique features of 'The Visit' and upcoming movies in the series.

Takeaways

• The Visit is a 2015 horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
• The movie received positive reviews and was considered a return to form for Shyamalan.
• The accurate depiction of insanity and creepy moments were highlights of the film.
• There were some plot holes and unrealistic actions in the movie.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:41 Background of the Movie

02:21 Initial Impressions

03:16 M. Night Shyamalan's Career

04:22 Funding the Movie

05:03 Accurate Depiction of Insanity

06:13 Mystery and Reveals

07:14 Creepy Moments

08:28 Plot Holes

09:16 Realistic Reactions

10:26 Parental Precautions

11:12 Unanswered Questions

12:00 Real-Life Scenario

13:06 Favorite Moments

14:42 Unrealistic Actions

15:33 Mixed Reviews

17:07 Mixed Reception for 'The Last Airbender' and 'After Earth'

18:00 Adapting Previous Works

18:38 Mark Wahlberg's Acting Style

19:56 Mark Wahlberg's Diverse Roles

20:24 Other Films by M. Night Shyamalan

22:23 M. Night Shyamalan's Return to Success

25:41 Unique Features of 'The Visit'

26:57 Olivia DeJonge's Role in 'The Visit'

28:01 Inconsistencies in Heart Rate Results

30:17 Upcoming Movies in the Series