Oct 19, 2018
Welcome back class! This week we are talking about horror movie sequels, why we love them and why we hate them. So many are so lackluster, yet every year we get a new crop. Obviously, both movie studios and moviegoers keep finding a reason to make them relevant, so seriously, what gives?
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But first, what are we reading and watching this week?
Tyler- The Best Horror of the Year, Volume 8
Guignol and Other Sardonic Tales by Orrin Grey
Deep Cuts Horror Trivia Night if you live in Kansas City!
Mike- The Weird, A Compendium of Dark and Strange Stories
Best of The Best Horror of The Year
Mike's Review of The Devil and the Deep
Dark Corners of the Web: Check out Crypt TV's The Tormentor and Books in the Freezer Podcast
Here are some links to articles that we discuss in today's Episode:
The Consequence of Sound- Why So Sequel? The Endless Nightmare of Horror Franchises
Thoughtco- The history of the Halloween Movie Franchise
Io9- The Myth of the Built-in Audience
Cracked.com Article explaining why every damn movie is a sequel now
Next Week on the Horror Podclass- Why kids creep us out brought to you by the Children of the Corn!