Very Bad Wizards Episode 295: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Oct 29, 2024
The hosts embark on a wild ride discussing the terrifying legacy of 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,' exploring how its sensory overload still grips audiences today. They humorously analyze the Sawyers as potential victims and dive into the absurdities of political identity through a playful test on party statements. With Halloween in mind, they reflect on horror's psychological depths, intertwining dark humor with unsettling family dynamics. Expect discussions about grotesque imagery and the emotional turmoil in both horror films and real-life situations.
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How To Support The Podcast
- The hosts thank listeners and outline Patreon tiers and perks to support the show.
- Tamler Sommers details bonus content, lectures, and Ask Us Anything rewards at different pledge levels.
Film That Defined The Slasher Template
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre redefined the slasher template with the final girl, masked killer, and rural dread.
- Tamler Sommers argues the film crystallizes 1970s American anxieties into visceral horror.
Zeitgeist Of 1970s America
- The movie channels 1970s cultural collapse: Vietnam, assassinations, economic strain, and rising serial killers.
- Tamler Sommers says that cultural decay gives the film its pervasive sense of societal collapse.