Hosts Laura and Stephen conclude their discussion on Harper Bazaar's list of the 25 best Halloween films in their podcast, Midday Movies. They cover influential horror titles from the last 50 years, focusing on films released post-2016. The discussion includes detailed critiques of 'Midsommar,' 'It,' 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and 'Jennifer's Body,' among others. They delve into film themes, notable performances, and how these movies can inspire Halloween costumes. They finalize their top three picks: 'Get Out,' 'Psycho,' and 'Scream.' The hosts encourage listener engagement and take audience suggestions for films to review in-depth.
00:00 Introduction to Midday Movies Podcast
00:36 Halloween Season Excitement
01:33 Recap of Harper Bazaar's Top 25 Halloween Movies
02:09 Midsommar: Horror in Broad Daylight
04:48 IT: The New Age of Stephen King Horror
06:06 Rocky Horror Picture Show: Cult Classic
08:22 Jennifer's Body: High School Horror
10:21 Train to Busan: Zombies on a Train
11:04 The Shining: Kubrick's Masterpiece
12:44 The Craft: Teenage Witchcraft
16:48 Exploring an Iranian Vampire Movie
17:35 The Charm of The Addams Family (1991)
20:42 Jordan Peele's Masterpiece: Get Out (2017)
22:19 Alfred Hitchcock's Classic: Psycho (1960)
23:50 The Ultimate Halloween Movie: Scream (1996)
27:09 Reflecting on the List and Halloween Costumes
29:31 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewell
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