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Happy Halloween this month! Here in Episode 097 of Considering Horror Cinema, Jay of the Dead, Count Mackula, and Dr. Shock begin a two-part journey through Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror – Part 1 of 2, where we spotlight a Horror, Thriller, or Macabre film from a different era. This first installment moves from the 1960s through the 1980s, with Dave uncovering an Italian genre-bender called The Laughing Woman, Jason revisiting a landmark Folk Horror classic, and Mack making the case for a childhood Fantasy film that remains deeply unsettling, especially for little kids.

Along the way, the hosts discuss whether actors watch their own movies; explore the production history and lingering family fallout surrounding The Wicker Man; and celebrate the uncanny craftsmanship of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. Expect strange rituals, alien languages, a few deeply creepy puppets, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Join us!

Note: This episode was recorded on September 20, 2026.

Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. Continue reading →

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As the weather grows colder and November fast approaches, Considering the Cinema proudly presents the third edition of Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s The DVD Infatuation Podcast for October 2020. So, here in Episode 039, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker brings you his 10 Favorite Actresses, A Year in Movies featuring his Top 20 Movies of 1980, and his Music in Movies: The Who segment! The DVD Infatuation Podcast is a monthly release, so watch for Dave’s November 2020 edition coming soon! Thanks for listening.

For those who don’t know, since 2010, Dave has been the author of the prolific film blog DVD Infatuation.com, with which Dave completed a remarkable challenge where he reviewed 2,500 movies! Jay conducted two great interviews with Dave during and after this challenge. Listen to those here: First Interview and Retrospective Interview.

Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting… Don’t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via Twitter: @DVDInfatuation Continue reading →

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Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 097: Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror – Part 1 of 2

Considering the Cinema Ep. 039: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – October 2020