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Let’s Talk Monsters

Let’s Talk Monsters is a podcast that primarily discusses the Universal Monster movies that were produced from the 1920s through the 1940s, but also expands to include all movies and TV shows from the horror genre. Michael and Allison don’t review the movies as much as they zoom-in on certain scenes from the films, discussing oddities, flaws, and eyebrow-raising moments.

tv & film film history

All Episodes

05:44

Halloween Minisode #12

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/18

Minisode #12 The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1945) posted on 10-18-23 Question #12 How do you classify Dorian Gray as a Monster and what are the monster rules for him?

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03:53

Halloween Minisode #11

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/17

Minisode #11 The Invisible Man (1933) posted on 10-17-23 Question #11 In The Invisible Man, James Whale finally got approval from Universal to make a film without a happy ending. With all the potential heroes either killed or compromised, how does the viewer stay invested in this film?

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06:11

Halloween Minisode #10

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/16

Minisode #10 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932) posted on 10-16-23 Question #10 How can perspective influence what the viewer sees in a film; what is true and what isn't true? And are Mr. Hyde's evil deeds being filtered through a Victorian lens?

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05:43

Halloween Minisode #9

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2023/10/16

Minisode #9 London After Midnight (1927) posted on 10-15-23 Question #9 Is it possible (or worth it) to try to experience London After Midnight via reproductions using still pictures and the original script, or is the 1935 remake, Mark Of The Vampire, a sufficient replacement?

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05:05

Halloween Minisode #8

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2023/10/14

Minisode #8 The Phantom of the Opera (1925) posted on 10-14-23 Question #8 What were some of the techniques use by Lon Chaney Sr. in creating his iconic makeup for Erik, the masked Phantom?

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03:39

Halloween Minisode #7

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2023/10/13

Minisode #7 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) posted on 10-13-23 Question #7 Should Quasimodo be considered a monster, and do you think The Hunchback of Notre Dame is really a horror film?

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05:04

Halloween Minisode #6

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/12

Minisode #6 Nosferatu - Eine Symphonie des Grauens/Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror (1922) posted on 10-12-23 Question #6 In what ways can the original Nosferatu be interpreted as a metaphor for the First World War?

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04:04

Halloween Minisode #5

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/11

Minisode #5 Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari/The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) posted on 10-11-23 Question #5 In what ways do the sets and backdrops influence the ending of this film?

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04:21

Halloween Minisode #4

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2023/10/10

Minisode #4 Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam/The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) posted on 10-10-23 Question #4 In what ways is The Golem a creation myth?

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04:22

Halloween Minisode #3

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/09

Minisode #3 The Son of Frankenstein (1939) posted on 10-09-23 Question #3 Is The Son of Frankenstein on the same level (artistically) with the first two Frankenstein films, even though the SOF was not directed by James Whale? Should the first three Frankenstein films be considered a true trilogy?

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05:25

Halloween Minisode #2

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/08

Minisode #2 The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) posted on 10-08-23 Question #2 If Dr. Pretorious were allowed to continue his experiments, what would he have done? What was his ultimate goal?

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04:30

Halloween Minisode #1

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/07

In order to celebrate this Halloween season, Mike and Allison are beginning a series of mini episodes that center around a question, relating to a single film. This one-episode-per-day series will continue until Halloween night.Minisode #1 Frankenstein (1931) posted on 10-07-23 Question #1 By today's standards, are Jack Pierce's makeup and James Whale's special effects still scary. What (if anything) has been emulated throughout the decades, since the film's original release?

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41:39

Deranged Families Pt4: The Last House On The Left

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/10/01

In this episode, Mike and Allison continue their discourse on movies about deranged families. In this one, they talk about generational conflict and social class divide, and the roles those topics play in this film.

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21:04

Vampire Rules: Dirt, Rats, and The Last Voyage of the...

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/09/05

In their Season 2 debut, Mike and Allison discuss the vampire rule of vampires needing to return to their native/burial soil. Then, they segue into discussing the currently running film, The Last Voyage of the Demeter.

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20:15

Deranged Families Pt3: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/08/10

In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about one of the most deranged families ever to grace the silver screen. They also mention how this film was ahead of the curve and foreshowed certain aspects in later films from the 1980s.

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15:48

Deranged Families Pt2: Freaks

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2023/08/04

In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the (1932) Tod Browning classic, "Freaks", arguing that the non-freaks were the ones who were actually deranged.

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16:02

Deranged Families Pt1: Spider Baby

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/07/28

In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the (1967) cult classic "Spider Baby". With excellent performances from Lon Chaney Jr., Sid Haig, Jill Banner, and Beverly Washburn, this film has gone on to influence and inspire countless horror and slasher films.

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09:13

The Murderous Brain Of The Fly

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/07/23

In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about The Fly (1958), debating whether a common household fly should be considered 'murderous'.

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21:52

Main Monster Guy: Vincent Price Pt2

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2023/07/15

In this episode, Mike and Allison continue their discourse on Vincent Price, focusing on one of his most unique and memorable roles as "The Abominable Dr. Phibes".

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24:30

Main Monster Guy: Vincent Price Pt1

Let’s Talk Monsters ·

2023/07/13

In this episode, Mike and Allison talk about the main monster guys in Universal Horror films and beyond, eventually focusing on the magnificent Vincent Price and his portrayal of Edward Lionheart in the campy "Theater Of Blood" (1973).

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