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Episode 23

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Submitted by Eric on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:25.
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The crew reluctantly discusses this week's box office juggernaut "Prom Night", whether or not we're doing horror fans a disservice by talking about it at all, and Schnaars drops some knowledge after almost walking out on the show.

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great discussion this week

Submitted by tvandalism on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 14:43.

I was beginning to wonder if you guys were simply ignoring that comment but this episode definitely answers my question. You had me at Shenanigans.

I was aware that Prom Night was aimed at a very specific target audience. I'm afraid that the horror genre is moving in the wrong direction. I know it makes sense from a business standpoint and I know that there really isn't a a lot that we can do. Let's face it, internet buzz doesn't really amount to a whole hell of a lot. The studios are going to make decisions based on box office returns.

I have begrudgingly accepted the fact that these films will continue. I don't like it, but I accept it. I also realize that horror websites cover these films because they are mainstream. I suppose there are lots of sites that are devoted to the more extreme subgenres of the horror market. I think that you guys are doing a great job of trying to maintain a balanced and objective view of mainstream horror. I know that you have to watch a lot of shite but I also agree, after listening to the podcast, that you are providing a service for horror fans.

I'll keep listening as long as you keep watching. Excuse me, I need to go and get fitted for my Prom tux.

Hugs & kisses,

T Van

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Haha, thanks man. Ya, this

Submitted by Eric on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 14:54.

Haha, thanks man. Ya, this week's episode was sort of heavy at times. Glad to hear that we're accomplishing what we're trying too. Your comment had me thinking from the moment I read it, but I just wanted to save it for the show.

Hugs and kisses,

- Eric

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Looking back on it it's

Submitted by mark on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 15:25.

Looking back on it it's pretty remarkable how much I let this film get to me. In the course of a month I watched one of the best horror films of the year in Inside and one of the worse, if not THE worst, in Prom Night. I think the fact that we tackled this film and it nearly killed us shows how strongly we feel about horror films. I think I even surprised myself a little bit.