{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Considering Horror Cinema Ep. 097: Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror - Part 1 of 2","description":"Happy Halloween this month! Here in Episode 097 of Considering Horror Cinema, Jay of the Dead, Count Mackula, and Dr. Shock begin a two-part journey through Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror \u2013 Part 1 of 2, where we spotlight a Horror, Thriller, or Macabre film from a different era. This first installment moves from the 1960s through the 1980s, with Dave uncovering an Italian genre-bender called The Laughing Woman, Jason revisiting a landmark Folk Horror classic, and Mack making the case for a childhood Fantasy film that remains deeply unsettling, especially for little kids. Along the way, the hosts discuss whether actors watch their own movies; explore the production history and lingering family fallout surrounding The Wicker Man; and celebrate the uncanny craftsmanship of Jim Henson\u2019s The Dark Crystal. Expect strange rituals, alien languages, a few deeply creepy puppets, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Join us! Note: This episode was recorded on September 20, 2026. Thanks for listening to Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting\u2026 Don\u2019t forget: You can email Jay, Mack and even Dr. Shock at ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com or post a comment in the show notes for this episode. SHOW NOTES: Considering HORROR Cinema Ep. 097 Introduction \u2013 Welcome to Considering Horror Cinema for Halloween month \u2013 Six Decades of Dread: Lesser-Known Tales Behind the Terror from the 1960s through 2010s \u2013 Part 1 selections: one film each from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s \u2013 Happy birthday, Dr. Shock, The Twisted Temptress, and Kagan Brietenbach on October 13 Prelude: Do Actors Watch Their Own Movies? \u2013 Mack wonders whether actors watch films in which they appear \u2013 A friend refuses to watch her own Horror Comedy, \u201cDeadstream\u201d (2022) \u2013 Anecdotal examples with The Shining, Toy Story, The Sting, and A Hard Day\u2019s Night \u2013 The peculiarity of filmmakers who do not watch movies 1960s Feature Review: The Laughing Woman (1969) Dr. Shock = 8.5 ( Strong Rental \/ Buy for Dave ) A Few Discussion Highlights: \u2013 Available to rent on Amazon or stream on Tubi, as discussed \u2013 Also released as \u201cThe Frightened Woman\u201d \u2013 An Italian film directed by Piero Schivazappa \u2013 Dave discusses its distinctly 1960s score and production design \u2013 Writer-journalist Maria is kidnapped by her boss and taken to an isolated mansion \u2013 A cat-and-mouse story involving torture, sexual humiliation, and toxic masculinity \u2013 Stylized close-ups, an intense driveway chase, and a slide-projector revelation \u2013 Giallo-like mystery elements and the film\u2019s unusual mix of genres \u2013 Kat Ellinger\u2019s Blu-ray commentary and comparisons to Radley Metzger \u2013 Dagmar Lassander reportedly considered this her finest film 1970s Feature Review: The Wicker Man (1973) Jay of the Dead = 8.5 ( Buy It! \/ Must-see for Horror Fans ) A Few Discussion Highlights: \u2013 Written by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Robin Hardy \u2013 Starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, and Ingrid Pitt \u2013 A police sergeant investigates a young girl\u2019s disappearance on a remote Scottish island \u2013 The island\u2019s sexuality and pagan traditions clash with Sergeant Howie\u2019s Christian faith \u2013 Mystery, police procedural, Folk Horror, Cult Horror, and an organic, Musical film \u2013 A Horror-in-the-Daylight slow burn with a bleak, disturbing, and unforgettable ending \u2013 The film inverts the familiar Horror trope of punishing sexual promiscuity \u2013 The restored Final Cut, multiple versions, and the film\u2019s famous production problems \u2013 Newly uncovered family history: Robin Hardy\u2019s heart attack, financial strain, and Caroline Hardy\u2019s uncredited support \u2013 The Wicker Tree (2011) and Wrath of the Gods (2026) as parts of an unofficial Wicker trilogy 1980s Feature Review: The Dark Crystal (1982) Mackula = 98 out of 100 ( Buy the 4K! ) A Few Discussion Highlights: \u2013 Mack chooses Jim Henson\u2019s unsettling fantasy as his macabre 1980s pick \u2013 A live-action feature with no human characters \u2013 The puppeteers\u2019 unusually hands-on work with their own costumes and characters \u2013 Original Skeksis scenes used an unsubtitled alien language \u2013 Test screenings led to English dialogue being carefully added after filming \u2013 Mack compares the Blu-ray and 4K release and recommends the 4K \u2013 The film\u2019s disturbing imagery: the Emperor\u2019s death, Chamberlain\u2019s humiliation, and the unsettling Mystics \u2013 The Skeksis\u2019 essence-draining ritual and its vampiric qualities \u2013 Netflix\u2019s 2019 prequel series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Teaser for Part 2 \u2013 Dr. Shock will tackle a 1990s horror film \u2013 Jay of the Dead will select a film from the 2000s \u2013 Mackula will complete the journey with a 2010s pick Wrap-Up \u2013 Mack is working to bring his first feature film to life \u2013 Congratulations to Gillman Joel and Tyson: Film Threat rated \u201cThe One Who Waits Below\u201d a 9.5 out of 10! \u2013 Dave reflects on finding a lesser-known 1960s horror pick \u2013 More Halloween-season content from Jay of the Dead\u2019s New Horror Movies, Horror Movie Weekly, and even \u201cMovie Podcast Creepy\u201d \u2013 Email: consideringthecinema@gmail.com \u2013 Follow Jay on X: @ConsiderCinema Links for this episode: Catch up with Mack here: \u2013 Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead\u2019s New Horror Movies \u2014 IMDb.com Page: Mack Robins Catch up with Dr. Shock here: \u2013 Horror podcast: Jay of the Dead\u2019s New Horror Movies \u2014 Blog: DVD Infatuation.com \u2014 Podcast: The DVD Infatuation Podcast \u2014 Horror podcast: Land of the Creeps \u2014 Podcast: The Illustrated Fan \u2014 Movie Podcast Weekly has returned for MONTHLY releases \u2014 Listen to Jay of the Dead\u2019s Horror Movie Weekly with Mister Watson every Sunday! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan\u2019s music: \u2014 Spotify Playlist \u2014 Quarantine Dream iii CTC on X: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog \/ Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com\/ConsiderCinema Don\u2019t forget to check out Considering the Cinema\u2019s new Episode Archive ","author_name":"consideringthecinema's podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/consideringthecinema.libsyn.com\/website","html":"