 Park Chan-wook’s action/thriller Oldboy was a watershed moment for South Korean cinema. Here in the West, the film’s success led to a slew of “extreme” movies that emphasized over-the-top gore and violence. And while Oldboy certainly doesn’t skimp on bloodshed, its most disturbing aspects emanate from the taboo subject matter and dark themes it’s exploring.  Topics include: the original manga that the film is loosely based on, how Park Chan-wook’s attitude towards the depiction of sex and violence in his movies has changed over the years, the clever subversion of certain antihero tropes, different interpretations of the ending, the 2013 American remake, and more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

Park Chan-wook’s action/thriller Oldboy was a watershed moment for South Korean cinema. Here in the West, the film’s success led to a slew of “extreme” movies that emphasized over-the-top gore and violence. And while Oldboy certainly doesn’t skimp on bloodshed, its most disturbing aspects emanate from the taboo subject matter and dark themes it’s exploring. Topics include: the original manga that the film is loosely based on, how Park Chan-wook’s attitude towards the depiction of sex and violence in his movies has changed over the years, the clever subversion of certain antihero tropes, different interpretations of the ending, the 2013 American remake, and more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 080: Oldboy (2003)

Freddy Krueger

 It’s time to re-open our case film on the Springwood Slasher and investigate the chaotic production of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. We’re entering a particularly rough patch of this franchise and by all accounts, everyone involved with this entry realized pretty quickly that the deck had been stacked against them. Topics include: the producers settling on a title and a poster before there was a script, their desire to return the series to its darker roots, how successfully this deals with the complicated issues its tackling, the continued muddling of an already confusing mythology, standout sequences, the lackluster reception, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

It’s time to re-open our case film on the Springwood Slasher and investigate the chaotic production of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. We’re entering a particularly rough patch of this franchise and by all accounts, everyone involved with this entry realized pretty quickly that the deck had been stacked against them. Topics include: the producers settling on a title and a poster before there was a script, their desire to return the series to its darker roots, how successfully this deals with the complicated issues its tackling, the continued muddling of an already confusing mythology, standout sequences, the lackluster reception, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 079: Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child)

The plot of World War Z is pretty straightforward, but the film's journey to the big screen was anything but. In this episode, we investigate why the filmmakers deviated so substantially from the novel and how this became one of the most troubled productions in recent memory. Topics include: why they rejected an initial script that was much closer to the source material, how almost everyone involved was in over their head, the disastrous first cut, the extensive reshoots, bizarre remnants of that original version, whether or not the movie succeeds on its own terms, how it became a bigger-than-expected box office hit, the frustrating reason a very promising sequel never came together, and much more!   Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

The plot of World War Z is pretty straightforward, but the film's journey to the big screen was anything but. In this episode, we investigate why the filmmakers deviated so substantially from the novel and how this became one of the most troubled productions in recent memory. Topics include: why they rejected an initial script that was much closer to the source material, how almost everyone involved was in over their head, the disastrous first cut, the extensive reshoots, bizarre remnants of that original version, whether or not the movie succeeds on its own terms, how it became a bigger-than-expected box office hit, the frustrating reason a very promising sequel never came together, and much more!   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 078: World War Z

There have been several adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels, but 1999's The Talented Mr. Ripley remains the definitive cinematic interpretation of the cunning con artist. And that's despite the fact that it makes some pretty substantial changes to the source text and the title character.  In this episode, we compare and contrast the book and the film, discuss Highsmith's complicated reputation and how her own personal demons infused her work, discover just how many new elements writer/director Anthony Minghella added to the story, and touch on some of the other Ripley adaptations and the upcoming TV series.       Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

There have been several adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels, but 1999's The Talented Mr. Ripley remains the definitive cinematic interpretation of the cunning con artist. And that's despite the fact that it makes some pretty substantial changes to the source text and the title character. In this episode, we compare and contrast the book and the film, discuss Highsmith's complicated reputation and how her own personal demons infused her work, discover just how many new elements writer/director Anthony Minghella added to the story, and touch on some of the other Ripley adaptations and the upcoming TV series.    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 077: The Talented Mr. Ripley

For many fans of the Predator franchise, Prey was simultaneously a welcome return to form and a refreshing expansion of the mythology. In this episode, we track the film's top-secret development, detail its grueling production, and speculate where the series might go from here.        Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

For many fans of the Predator franchise, Prey was simultaneously a welcome return to form and a refreshing expansion of the mythology. In this episode, we track the film's top-secret development, detail its grueling production, and speculate where the series might go from here.    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 076: Prey (2022)

 The Mist is a largely faithful adaptation of Stephen King's original novella with one major exception. It's a decision that viewers have been debating since the film was released in the fall of 2007. In this episode, we compare and contrast both versions of the story, the film's long road to the big screen, how its box office success was hobbled by its marketing and release date, where it ranks in the pantheon of King adaptations, and much more!     Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

The Mist is a largely faithful adaptation of Stephen King's original novella with one major exception. It's a decision that viewers have been debating since the film was released in the fall of 2007. In this episode, we compare and contrast both versions of the story, the film's long road to the big screen, how its box office success was hobbled by its marketing and release date, where it ranks in the pantheon of King adaptations, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 075: The Mist

When Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released in 1984, many audiences and critics felt it was too dark and too weird in comparison to its predecessor. But for a whole other subset of the fandom, those elements were precisely what made this one so special.  In this episode, we investigate the behind the scenes circumstances that led to an Indy sequel that zigged instead of zagged and see how the most divisive entry in the franchise holds up nearly forty years later.    Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

When Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released in 1984, many audiences and critics felt it was too dark and too weird in comparison to its predecessor. But for a whole other subset of the fandom, those elements were precisely what made this one so special. In this episode, we investigate the behind the scenes circumstances that led to an Indy sequel that zigged instead of zagged and see how the most divisive entry in the franchise holds up nearly forty years later. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 074: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Gird your loins! The Devil Wears Prada gave Meryl Streep an opportunity to sink her teeth into a deliciously villainous character, but you might be surprised to discover how different the film is from the bestselling novel it's based on.   In this episode, we investigate the real-life inspiration for the character of Miranda, how that bolstered and hindered the development of the movie, a major subplot from the book the filmmakers decided to excise, why so many fans dislike Andy's boyfriend, how the film became a surprise hit, why the novel's two sequels were never adapted, and much more!    Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

Gird your loins! The Devil Wears Prada gave Meryl Streep an opportunity to sink her teeth into a deliciously villainous character, but you might be surprised to discover how different the film is from the bestselling novel it's based on.   In this episode, we investigate the real-life inspiration for the character of Miranda, how that bolstered and hindered the development of the movie, a major subplot from the book the filmmakers decided to excise, why so many fans dislike Andy's boyfriend, how the film became a surprise hit, why the novel's two sequels were never adapted, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 073: The Devil Wears Prada

When it was announced that Heath Ledger would be playing the Joker, a firestorm of controversy erupted. But when The Dark Knight hit theaters in the summer of 2008, naysayers found themselves with a whole heaping plate of crow to eat. This isn't just the best villain in a Batman movie, it's one of the great movie villains PERIOD. In this episode, we're investigating the way Christopher Nolan and his team radically reinterpreted this iconic character and forever changed the perception of what comic book movies could be. "And here. We. Go."  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

When it was announced that Heath Ledger would be playing the Joker, a firestorm of controversy erupted. But when The Dark Knight hit theaters in the summer of 2008, naysayers found themselves with a whole heaping plate of crow to eat. This isn't just the best villain in a Batman movie, it's one of the great movie villains PERIOD. In this episode, we're investigating the way Christopher Nolan and his team radically reinterpreted this iconic character and forever changed the perception of what comic book movies could be. "And here. We. Go." <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 072: The Joker (The Dark Knight)

Although it's one of the most beloved movies of all time, The Wizard of Oz was also nightmare fuel for a lot of us when we were kids. But while The Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys terrorized Dorothy and her friends on screen, it turns out the real nightmares were taking place behind the scenes.   Join us as we investigate the troubled production of one of Hollywood's most iconic films, the tragic life of its leading lady, and the enduring legacy of a magical land that exists somewhere over the rainbow.   Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris's Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram  Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler  Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

Although it's one of the most beloved movies of all time, The Wizard of Oz was also nightmare fuel for a lot of us when we were kids. But while The Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys terrorized Dorothy and her friends on screen, it turns out the real nightmares were taking place behind the scenes.   Join us as we investigate the troubled production of one of Hollywood's most iconic films, the tragic life of its leading lady, and the enduring legacy of a magical land that exists somewhere over the rainbow. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Chris &amp; Kristen's Web Series: <a href="https://www.27thLetterProductions.com/lucychandler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler</a> Chris's Substack Newsletter: <a href="https://chrisfightsdemons.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Fights Demons</a>

Case File 071: The Wicked Witch (The Wizard of Oz)

Kristen, Mike, and Chris investigate pop culture's most memorable villains, antiheroes, and misunderstood monsters to find out how they make being bad look so good. New episodes every other Wednesday.

That’s all I need! I love this guy’s personality! I’ll listen to anything he does.

Chris

Fun, in depth breakdowns of villains and the stories they are in.

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Rogues Gallery

 The Shape. The Bogeyman. Michael Myers. Whatever you want to call him, he's the reason for the season and on this episode we're investigating John Carpenter's 1978 classic Halloween.  From the production's inauspicious beginnings to the film's now-legendary status, we track the incredible journey of a ragtag group of filmmakers who set out to make a low budget horror flick and wound up changing the modern movie landscape.  Topics include: Carpenter's somewhat contentious relationship with the label "master of horror", the unlikely list of filmmakers he was drawing inspiration from, why every attempt to explain what makes Michael evil falls flat on its face, the choose-your-own-adventure continuity of this franchise, how the more cynical knock-offs misread what made this so successful, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

The Shape. The Bogeyman. Michael Myers. Whatever you want to call him, he's the reason for the season and on this episode we're investigating John Carpenter's 1978 classic Halloween. From the production's inauspicious beginnings to the film's now-legendary status, we track the incredible journey of a ragtag group of filmmakers who set out to make a low budget horror flick and wound up changing the modern movie landscape. Topics include: Carpenter's somewhat contentious relationship with the label "master of horror", the unlikely list of filmmakers he was drawing inspiration from, why every attempt to explain what makes Michael evil falls flat on its face, the choose-your-own-adventure continuity of this franchise, how the more cynical knock-offs misread what made this so successful, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 008: Michael Myers (Halloween 1978)

Biff Tannen

 When you're dealing with a franchise as beloved as Back to the Future, there aren't many unexplored avenues left to cover. There is, however, an unsung hero of this series who often gets overshadowed. So on this episode, we're shining a much-deserved spotlight on actor Thomas F. Wilson and putting together a case file on his most iconic role... Biff Tannen.  Join us as we investigate the deceptively simple exterior of Biff and all the clues that hint at a much more layered character, why Wilson is the actor that this trilogy demands the most from and how he rises to the occasion, the additions to his backstory made by expanded media like the cartoon and video games, why there's never been a Back to the Future IV, where the franchise could go from here if they absolutely had to extend it, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

When you're dealing with a franchise as beloved as Back to the Future, there aren't many unexplored avenues left to cover. There is, however, an unsung hero of this series who often gets overshadowed. So on this episode, we're shining a much-deserved spotlight on actor Thomas F. Wilson and putting together a case file on his most iconic role... Biff Tannen. Join us as we investigate the deceptively simple exterior of Biff and all the clues that hint at a much more layered character, why Wilson is the actor that this trilogy demands the most from and how he rises to the occasion, the additions to his backstory made by expanded media like the cartoon and video games, why there's never been a Back to the Future IV, where the franchise could go from here if they absolutely had to extend it, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 006: Biff Tannen (The Back to the Future Trilogy)

Lex Luthor

This week we're opening a case file on one of the greatest criminal minds of our time. But... is he? Gene Hackman's take on Lex Luthor in Superman: The Movie is markedly different from the way he'd been depicted in the comics up to that point, but also a far cry from how the character would continue to evolve. Topics include: this iteration's inferiority complex and how Hackman's refusal to shave his head wound up playing into that, why Christopher Reeve's pitch-perfect portrayal of the man of steel contrasts so well with what this version of Lex is after, Hollywood's transition from the auteur-driven era of filmmaking into blockbuster spectacles and where Superman fits into that, some comparing and contrasting to other depictions of these characters, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

This week we're opening a case file on one of the greatest criminal minds of our time. But... is he? Gene Hackman's take on Lex Luthor in Superman: The Movie is markedly different from the way he'd been depicted in the comics up to that point, but also a far cry from how the character would continue to evolve. Topics include: this iteration's inferiority complex and how Hackman's refusal to shave his head wound up playing into that, why Christopher Reeve's pitch-perfect portrayal of the man of steel contrasts so well with what this version of Lex is after, Hollywood's transition from the auteur-driven era of filmmaking into blockbuster spectacles and where Superman fits into that, some comparing and contrasting to other depictions of these characters, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 009: Lex Luthor (Superman: The Movie)

 Slasher movies were certainly de rigueur in the early 80s, but when writer/director Wes Craven created A Nightmare on Elm Street, he had more on his mind than simply churning out another Halloween ripoff. This wasn't just a paradigm shift in the established formula for this sub-genre, it also birthed one of the most iconic horror villains of all-time.  On this episode, we're focusing exclusively on the first entry in the franchise and investigating how Craven, Robert Englund, and the rest of the cast &amp; crew helped create an indelible modern myth with the character of Freddy Krueger.  Topics include: the real life incidents that inspired Craven's screenplay, the original actor they hired to play Freddy, how Englund's casting fundamentally changed certain aspects of the character, how tension between Craven and the head of the studio effected the finished film, our favorite behind-the-scenes stories, another round of Ultimate Match Up, our plans for covering the rest of this series, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

Slasher movies were certainly de rigueur in the early 80s, but when writer/director Wes Craven created A Nightmare on Elm Street, he had more on his mind than simply churning out another Halloween ripoff. This wasn't just a paradigm shift in the established formula for this sub-genre, it also birthed one of the most iconic horror villains of all-time. On this episode, we're focusing exclusively on the first entry in the franchise and investigating how Craven, Robert Englund, and the rest of the cast &amp; crew helped create an indelible modern myth with the character of Freddy Krueger. Topics include: the real life incidents that inspired Craven's screenplay, the original actor they hired to play Freddy, how Englund's casting fundamentally changed certain aspects of the character, how tension between Craven and the head of the studio effected the finished film, our favorite behind-the-scenes stories, another round of Ultimate Match Up, our plans for covering the rest of this series, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 007: Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

With Annie's arrival on the second season of Castle Rock, it wound up being a great time to revisit Stephen King's novel Misery and Rob Reiner's 1990 film adaptation.  Topics include: the real life rogue who may have indirectly influenced King's book, how that came back to haunt him many years later, key differences between the novel and the movie, what creators actually owe their fans, and much more!  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

With Annie's arrival on the second season of Castle Rock, it wound up being a great time to revisit Stephen King's novel Misery and Rob Reiner's 1990 film adaptation. Topics include: the real life rogue who may have indirectly influenced King's book, how that came back to haunt him many years later, key differences between the novel and the movie, what creators actually owe their fans, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 010: Annie Wilkes (Misery)

Candyman was one of the first rogues on our list when we started this podcast and with the reboot hitting theaters next year, this seemed like an ideal time to go back to where it all began.  We delve into the character's first appearance in Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden, how Bernard Rose expanded upon that mythology for his feature film adaptation, the reason some of those changes were controversial, and why Candyman comes across like more of a straightforward boogeyman in the sequels.  We also discuss what it was like growing up here in Chicago and hearing stories about Cabrini Green, how keeping the franchise focused on the way folklore evolves and changes could have helped sustain it, what we're hoping to see in the new Candyman, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

Candyman was one of the first rogues on our list when we started this podcast and with the reboot hitting theaters next year, this seemed like an ideal time to go back to where it all began. We delve into the character's first appearance in Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden, how Bernard Rose expanded upon that mythology for his feature film adaptation, the reason some of those changes were controversial, and why Candyman comes across like more of a straightforward boogeyman in the sequels. We also discuss what it was like growing up here in Chicago and hearing stories about Cabrini Green, how keeping the franchise focused on the way folklore evolves and changes could have helped sustain it, what we're hoping to see in the new Candyman, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 004: Candyman

Khan Noonien Singh

On this episode, we're comparing and contrasting three very different iterations of one of Star Trek's most iconic villains - Khaaaaan!  Although Space Seed is certainly a beloved episode of the original series, it was really the feature film The Wrath of Khan that established this character as one of the franchise's most formidable (and memorable) foes. Since then, there have been numerous attempts to recapture that same lightning in a bottle with other Trek adversaries and the results have been... mixed.  Join us as we investigate what makes The Wrath of Khan the high water mark of this series and why so many of its imitators have fallen short. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

On this episode, we're comparing and contrasting three very different iterations of one of Star Trek's most iconic villains - Khaaaaan! Although Space Seed is certainly a beloved episode of the original series, it was really the feature film The Wrath of Khan that established this character as one of the franchise's most formidable (and memorable) foes. Since then, there have been numerous attempts to recapture that same lightning in a bottle with other Trek adversaries and the results have been... mixed. Join us as we investigate what makes The Wrath of Khan the high water mark of this series and why so many of its imitators have fallen short. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 005: Khan Noonien Singh (Star Trek)

Raoul Silva

  After Quantum of Solace took some of the wind out of the newly rebooted Bond franchise's sails, the pressure was on for Skyfall to deliver a return-to-form just in time for the series' 50th anniversary.  To say the film was a success would be a massive understatement. Skyfall remains the highest grossing James Bond movie to date and many critics heralded it as one of the top-tier installments. A lot of that praise was directed at Javier Bardem's portrayal of Raoul Silva - a villain carefully constructed to stand apart from most of 007's previous foes.  On this episode, we examine those differences and why a certain segment of Bond fandom was resistant to them. We also discuss the franchise at large, the Bond/M relationship, how the next film undermined so much of what worked here, and where we'd like to see the series go once Daniel Craig vacates the role. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

After Quantum of Solace took some of the wind out of the newly rebooted Bond franchise's sails, the pressure was on for Skyfall to deliver a return-to-form just in time for the series' 50th anniversary. To say the film was a success would be a massive understatement. Skyfall remains the highest grossing James Bond movie to date and many critics heralded it as one of the top-tier installments. A lot of that praise was directed at Javier Bardem's portrayal of Raoul Silva - a villain carefully constructed to stand apart from most of 007's previous foes. On this episode, we examine those differences and why a certain segment of Bond fandom was resistant to them. We also discuss the franchise at large, the Bond/M relationship, how the next film undermined so much of what worked here, and where we'd like to see the series go once Daniel Craig vacates the role. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 003: Raoul Silva (Skyfall)

 The evolution of Little Shop of Horrors is not dissimilar from that of the killer plant at the center of it. It began life as a strange, little oddity - a quick, low-budget film that was shot in a couple of days by legendary B-movie producer Roger Corman.  From those inauspicious beginnings, it transformed into a bigger and bolder off-Broadway musical. The success of that show paved the way for this more lavish feature film production, which firmly entrenched these characters (and songs) into popular culture.  Although this adaptation is fairly faithful to the stage play, there are several important changes - including a major overhaul of the final act. What effect do those deviations have on the overall story? Is it possible the real problem wasn't actually the original ending? And what does all of that tell us about the direction the upcoming remake might take?  We dig into all of those questions and more as we open up a case file on the mean green mother from outer space - Audrey II. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

The evolution of Little Shop of Horrors is not dissimilar from that of the killer plant at the center of it. It began life as a strange, little oddity - a quick, low-budget film that was shot in a couple of days by legendary B-movie producer Roger Corman. From those inauspicious beginnings, it transformed into a bigger and bolder off-Broadway musical. The success of that show paved the way for this more lavish feature film production, which firmly entrenched these characters (and songs) into popular culture. Although this adaptation is fairly faithful to the stage play, there are several important changes - including a major overhaul of the final act. What effect do those deviations have on the overall story? Is it possible the real problem wasn't actually the original ending? And what does all of that tell us about the direction the upcoming remake might take? We dig into all of those questions and more as we open up a case file on the mean green mother from outer space - Audrey II. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 016: Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors)

 Godzilla meets The Blair Witch Project. That high-concept premise for Cloverfield was pretty straightforward, but the execution of it was anything but. These days, it's probably remembered as much for the elaborate and immersive ARG campaign as the film itself. It arguably stands as one of the most effective examples of J.J. Abrams' infamous "mystery box" marketing, but it might also represent the point where a backlash to that approach started to emerge.  From its top secret development to the unlikely franchise that it spawned, we're opening a case file on Cloverfield and adding the first kaiju to our rogues gallery!  Topics include: our memories of the ARG campaign and the marketing of the film, first reactions to the movie, some of the most common criticisms and a few easy fixes, our favorite sequences, how 10 Cloverfield Lane effectively transformed this into an anthology series, the disappointing way The Cloverfield Paradox then attempted to tie it all together, where the franchise goes from here, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

Godzilla meets The Blair Witch Project. That high-concept premise for Cloverfield was pretty straightforward, but the execution of it was anything but. These days, it's probably remembered as much for the elaborate and immersive ARG campaign as the film itself. It arguably stands as one of the most effective examples of J.J. Abrams' infamous "mystery box" marketing, but it might also represent the point where a backlash to that approach started to emerge. From its top secret development to the unlikely franchise that it spawned, we're opening a case file on Cloverfield and adding the first kaiju to our rogues gallery! Topics include: our memories of the ARG campaign and the marketing of the film, first reactions to the movie, some of the most common criticisms and a few easy fixes, our favorite sequences, how 10 Cloverfield Lane effectively transformed this into an anthology series, the disappointing way The Cloverfield Paradox then attempted to tie it all together, where the franchise goes from here, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 015: Cloverfield

Like many of you, we're all practicing self-isolation for a couple of weeks and that made recording a regular episode a bit of a challenge. So instead, we're making the best of a less than ideal situation and doing our first mailbag episode instead.  We asked our listeners to submit their questions via social media and they provided us with some amazing topics to cover. So we go over the story of how the podcast came to be, some of our favorite antiheroes, which horror franchise we'd reboot and how we'd approach it, subjects we're hesitant to devote an episode to, Chris' favorite Batman villains and some of the overlooked writers and artists, Kristen's go-to vampire movies, how Mike would battle our current pandemic, and so much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

Like many of you, we're all practicing self-isolation for a couple of weeks and that made recording a regular episode a bit of a challenge. So instead, we're making the best of a less than ideal situation and doing our first mailbag episode instead. We asked our listeners to submit their questions via social media and they provided us with some amazing topics to cover. So we go over the story of how the podcast came to be, some of our favorite antiheroes, which horror franchise we'd reboot and how we'd approach it, subjects we're hesitant to devote an episode to, Chris' favorite Batman villains and some of the overlooked writers and artists, Kristen's go-to vampire movies, how Mike would battle our current pandemic, and so much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Mailbag #1

Jason Voorhees

 We didn't expect to be heading back to Crystal Lake so soon, but we took a look at the calendar and couldn't resist. Plus, watching Part 2 in such close proximity to the original wound up being really beneficial when it came to comparing and contrasting them.  The evolution of the Friday the 13th series is a fascinating one and although this represents an important step in its development, this entry still stands apart from subsequent sequels in several key ways.  Topics include: the original creative team's desire to turn this into an anthology series, why Paramount was more interested in a direct sequel, all the questions raised by Jason's return, the more human approach to his character vs the mindless zombie he'd eventually become, why Ginny is probably the best final girl in the franchise, the awkward prologue, the even more baffling ending, how Chris learned to let go of the hockey mask and embrace sack head Jason, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

We didn't expect to be heading back to Crystal Lake so soon, but we took a look at the calendar and couldn't resist. Plus, watching Part 2 in such close proximity to the original wound up being really beneficial when it came to comparing and contrasting them. The evolution of the Friday the 13th series is a fascinating one and although this represents an important step in its development, this entry still stands apart from subsequent sequels in several key ways. Topics include: the original creative team's desire to turn this into an anthology series, why Paramount was more interested in a direct sequel, all the questions raised by Jason's return, the more human approach to his character vs the mindless zombie he'd eventually become, why Ginny is probably the best final girl in the franchise, the awkward prologue, the even more baffling ending, how Chris learned to let go of the hockey mask and embrace sack head Jason, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 014: Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th Part 2)

 We're back! And to celebrate our return, we're shaking things up with an investigation into our first antihero - Blade.  It's a deep dive on the Daywalker's comic book origins, how he was updated for the first film, the highs and lows of the sequels, other paths not taken, and where it all goes from here now that Marvel has reacquired the rights to the character.  Other topics include: the state of comic book movies when the first film hit theaters in 1998, alternate casting choices for the title role and other notable directors who circled the project, the small changes Blade II makes to the character that have a huge overall impact, the turmoil behind the scenes of Blade: Trinity and how that effected their plans moving forward, a long list of potential spinoffs and crossovers that never materialized, speculation about Blade's upcoming introduction into the MCU, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

We're back! And to celebrate our return, we're shaking things up with an investigation into our first antihero - Blade. It's a deep dive on the Daywalker's comic book origins, how he was updated for the first film, the highs and lows of the sequels, other paths not taken, and where it all goes from here now that Marvel has reacquired the rights to the character. Other topics include: the state of comic book movies when the first film hit theaters in 1998, alternate casting choices for the title role and other notable directors who circled the project, the small changes Blade II makes to the character that have a huge overall impact, the turmoil behind the scenes of Blade: Trinity and how that effected their plans moving forward, a long list of potential spinoffs and crossovers that never materialized, speculation about Blade's upcoming introduction into the MCU, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 013: Blade

Pamela Voorhees

 No hockey mask. No machete. No Jason (at least not the way we're used to seeing him). Despite the fact that it kicked off one of the most popular horror franchises of all-time, the most notable thing about the original Friday the 13th is how little it has in common with the glut of sequels that followed it.  The filmmakers have never been shy about the fact that this was quickly cobbled together to capitalize on the success of Halloween - and it certainly did. Considering what this series evolved into and all of the other films it influenced, it's fascinating to go back to the source and examine what an outlier this entry truly is.  Topics include: the difference between capitalizing on a trend vs simply exploiting it, Betsy Palmer's reaction to the finished film and her iconic character, the appeal of slasher films and the assumptions people make about audiences who enjoy them, how the original crew felt about where the franchise went after this, some ways they might be able to bring Pamela back into the series, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

No hockey mask. No machete. No Jason (at least not the way we're used to seeing him). Despite the fact that it kicked off one of the most popular horror franchises of all-time, the most notable thing about the original Friday the 13th is how little it has in common with the glut of sequels that followed it. The filmmakers have never been shy about the fact that this was quickly cobbled together to capitalize on the success of Halloween - and it certainly did. Considering what this series evolved into and all of the other films it influenced, it's fascinating to go back to the source and examine what an outlier this entry truly is. Topics include: the difference between capitalizing on a trend vs simply exploiting it, Betsy Palmer's reaction to the finished film and her iconic character, the appeal of slasher films and the assumptions people make about audiences who enjoy them, how the original crew felt about where the franchise went after this, some ways they might be able to bring Pamela back into the series, and much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 012: Pamela Voorhees (Friday the 13th)

On this episode, we're checking into The Overlook Hotel and investigating all of the different interpretations of The Shining and its sequel, Doctor Sleep. We cover all of it - Stephen King's original novel, Stanley Kubrick's wildly divergent film adaptation, the more faithful (and somewhat maligned) 1997 miniseries, and the incredible hat trick that Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan pulled off by crafting a new movie that somehow honors all of these disparate iterations.  Topics include: our first introductions to King's book and Kubrick's film, the key differences between them and how they each play to the strengths of their format, whether or not Nicholson's version of Jack really is crazy from the jump, the surprisingly poor box office performance of Doctor Sleep, the possibility for other stories to be told in this universe, a round of Ultimate Match-Up, and so much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play |  Spotify  Chris' Instagram &amp; Twitter | Kristen's Instagram

On this episode, we're checking into The Overlook Hotel and investigating all of the different interpretations of The Shining and its sequel, Doctor Sleep. We cover all of it - Stephen King's original novel, Stanley Kubrick's wildly divergent film adaptation, the more faithful (and somewhat maligned) 1997 miniseries, and the incredible hat trick that Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan pulled off by crafting a new movie that somehow honors all of these disparate iterations. Topics include: our first introductions to King's book and Kubrick's film, the key differences between them and how they each play to the strengths of their format, whether or not Nicholson's version of Jack really is crazy from the jump, the surprisingly poor box office performance of Doctor Sleep, the possibility for other stories to be told in this universe, a round of Ultimate Match-Up, and so much more! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoguesGalleryPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoguesCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguesgallerypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogues-gallery/id1470860703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=435013&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://roguesgallery.libsyn.com/gpm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Iv8vnwkF1GqHpHSjJPQ3b?si=X6U8LcmpS52D8fXCDsSO4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> Chris' <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopherschrader/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisSchrader1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Kristen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k_schray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Case File 011: The Overlook Hotel (The Shining & Doctor Sleep)

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