The Podcast Compels You – Details, episodes & analysis

This week we watched Train to Busan (2016) and discuss late-stage capitalism, a zombified deer, and the first zombie train chain gang?!?!

Our plot discussion begins at 15:19

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This week we watched The Wailing (2016) and discuss our ignorance of most things Korean, the virtues of delaying immediate gratification, and what the f*ck happens at the end of this movie?!?!

Our plot discussion begins at 19:20

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched Black Christmas (1974) and discuss the surprisingly progressive messaging, the physics of dragging a body up a ladder, and the true star of this movie, Graham, the switchboard operator.

Our plot discussion begins at 21:10

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched Into the Dark - Pilgrim (2019) and discuss pilgrims vs. leprechauns, the WIDE variety of music on this soundtrack, and the MANY odd choices that were made during production.

Our plot discussion begins at 14:00

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched Thanksgiving (2023) and discuss the physics of dumpster dismemberments, Helium's apparent explosive qualities, and marvel at how incredibly unlikeable Ethan is.

Our plot discussion begins at 17:33

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched The Dark and the Wicked (2020) and discuss the mysterious Texas wolf pack, America's flawless healthcare system, and this film's incredible, not-so-subtle nod to Romeo and Juliet.

Our plot discussion begins at 19:45

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched Night Watch (2004) and discuss the many many genres this movie navigates, the unfortunate return of nu-metal, and the batsh*t crazy ending!

Our plot discussion begins at 17:04

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched Let the Right One In (2008) and discuss some of the large (icky) plot points from the book that were conveniently left out of the movie, whether Oskar is extremely naive or just confused, and the questionable inclusion of CGI cats!

Our plot discussion begins at 15:56

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched The Devil's Candy (2018) and discuss the effectiveness of its simple droning guitar score, how adorable this family of metalheads is, and the supposed difficulty of tracking down a large, confused man in a small Texas town.

Our plot discussion begins at 17:34

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

This week we watched Longlegs (2024) and discuss the enigma that is Maika Monroe's Lee Harker, the wonder that is Alicia Witt's Ruth Harker, and the all-around madness of Nicholas Cage's Longlegs!

Our plot discussion begins at 21:39

Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.