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A mother and daughter must confront a terrifying monster when they break down on a deserted road. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss the early days of A24, parental trauma, and Bryan Bertino's, The Monster (2016). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:50) Rotten Tomatoes (66:46) Cooter of the Week (73:45) What We've Been Watching (79:35) Hotline Scream: (97:20) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
Hey Horror Fans!!!It's the most haunting time of the year! This week, Sean kicks things off solo with some horror news: a whimsical and deadly new unicorn movie from A24, a chilling Bryan Bertino film starring Dakota Fanning, a Turkish remake of Coffee Table, and the announcement of an Anaconda reboot that slithers back into the spotlight.Then, we're revisiting a favorite from the archives: our conversation with puppeteer, motion capture artist, and actor Luke Hawker, who brought the iconic Krampus to life. Whether you're decking the halls or hiding from holiday cheer, this episode is the perfect blend of festive frights and creepy Christmas vibes so...COME HANG OUT!!!Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage on all socialsSean: @hypocrite.ink on IG/TikTok, @hypocriteink on Twitter/XEnjoy this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! For early Access and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Wondery+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Your boys are back to discuss many things including the Bryan Bertino film, The Strangers from 2008. This minimalist home invasion film stars Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman and (somehow) Glen Howerton. It went on to spawn a sequel and a sort of prequel sort of remake. How much do the boys like it? Tune in and find out! All this and so much more! Direct Donloyd Here. After listening to the episode, maybe go to the Patreon and kick us a couple of dollars to listen to listerally hundreds of bonus episodes?
Follow the homies Cam (Cameron Cox) and Dylan (Dylan Hernandez) two former AMC Theater employees as they take a nostalgic trip back in time to rewatch films that mean the most to them! This movie we decided to discuss in this episode is a FAVORITE of Cam's,The Early 2000s Banger "The Strangers". The Strangers is a 2008 American psychological horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino. The film follows a couple (portrayed by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) whose stay at a vacation home is disrupted by three masked intruders (portrayed by Kip Weeks, Gemma Ward, and Laura Margolis) who infiltrate the home one night. It is the first installment in The Strangers film series. Wanna ask us something?!? Hit us up at Xtrabutta@gmail.com or our Instagram https://instagram.com/xtrabuttapodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
This week Scotty talks to Christa Carmen about her Bram Stoker Award-winning and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated first novel "The Daughters of Block Island" (2023, Thomas & Mercer), as well as her upcoming novel "Beneath the Poet's House" (due in December of this year). They discuss the importance of Stephen King's "On Writing" on her early career, the influence of classic authors like Agatha Christie and Shirley Jackson (as well as contemporaries like Gwendolyn Kiste and Cynthia Pelayo), the difficulties inherent in writing a good mystery, the importance of place, the power of history, and more. They also talk about Bryan Bertino's cult horror movie "The Monster" (2016), and its terrifying (and ultimately poignant) depiction of a damaged mother-daughter relationship against the backdrop of a deceptively simple creature feature. You can find Christa online at https://www.christacarmen.com You can find "The Daughters of Block Island" at https://www.christacarmen.com/books-daughters-of-block-island.aspx You can pre-order "Beneath the Poet's House" at https://www.christacarmen.com/books-beneath-the-poets-house.aspx You can find Christa's collection "Something Borrowed, Something Bloodsoaked" at https://www.amazon.com/Something-Borrowed-Blood-Soaked-Christa-Carmen-ebook/dp/B07DK2YJV3/ Go back and listen to Episode 14, "'The Flanagan-verse,' with Amelia Ampuero" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horror-from-the-high-desert/id1686537767?i=1000635187266 Listen to the Jan. 19 episode of The Weirdest Thing, "Germanism and Gloom," where Scotty talks about the strange death of Edgar Allan Poe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weirdest-thing/id1534847356?i=1000642272029 Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. Author Paul Tremblay will appear live on August 29 at 7 p.m., EST: https://www.facebook.com/events/797113355174358 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Vidia y Daniel se abrigan junto al fuego para revisar la breve pero contundente filmografía de Demián Rugna, incluyendo cortos y la espectacular comedia No sabés con quién estás hablando. Pero no sólo eso. Luego de hablar en detalle de Cuando acecha la maldad (con spoilers) hablan de su gemela / antecedente / prima distante, una cinta de Bryan Bertino del año 2020 llamada The dark and the wicked (también con spoilers).
¿Podrán TAROT, LOS EXTRAÑOS: CAPITULO 1 y GOOD BOY sobrevivir a la guillotina? Acompáñame a descubrirlo en esta nueva emisión de Planeta Terror Podcast. Tarot es una película de terror sobrenatural estadounidense de 2024 escrita y dirigida por Spenser Cohen y Anna Halberg. Está basada en una novela de 1992, Horrorscope, de Nicholas Adams. La película está protagonizada por Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika Vandanapu, Wolfgang Novogratz, Humberly González, Larsen Thompson, Olwen Fouéré y Jacob Batalon. The Strangers: Chapter 1 es una película de terror estadounidense de 2024 que es la tercera película de la serie de películas The Strangers y la primera entrega de un relanzamiento en forma de trilogía independiente. Está dirigida por Renny Harlin, con un guión de Alan R. Cohen y Alan Freedland, a partir de una historia de Bryan Bertino, el director de la primera película. Madelaine Petsch y Froy Gutiérrez interpretan a una pareja que entra en contacto con tres extraños psicópatas enmascarados durante un viaje por carretera. Good Boy es una película noruega de terror psicologico dirigida y escrita por Viljar Bøe. La película se centra en la historia de Christian, un heredero millonario, quien conoce a Sigrid, una joven estudiante, en una aplicación de citas. Después de una espectacular primer cita, la relación se pone turbia cuando Sigrid se da cuenta que Christian vive con un hombre que se disfraza y actúa constantemente como un perro. Episodio disponible en tu plataforma de podcast favorita. PLANETA TERROR es un podcast semanal en español dedicado al cine de horror/slasher/gore. Reseñas, noticias, rankings y discusión general desde el punto de vista de alguien cuyo “goal” en la vida es mudarse a Woodsboro, vivir en Elm Street y asistir al Campamento Crystal Lake. Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/planeta-terror-podcast/id1539867451 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetaterrorpod/ X https://x.com/planetaterrorpd?s=21&t=jiQBxnyCEsmbvNpY8pNnmg TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@planetaterrorpodcast?_t=8mVo66trbrJ&_r=1
In this episode, we take a critical look at "The Dark and the Wicked," a 2020 horror film. Join us as we dissect Bryan Bertino's direction and the film's narrative structure, highlighting the moments where the story feels disjointed or the scares may not be effective. We'll explore why the movie's reliance on redundant imagery ultimately undermines its thematic purpose. If you're wondering whether this film is worth your time, tune in to hear our in-depth analysis and why "The Dark and the Wicked" may or may not live up to its chilling reputation. Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannas Follow on Twitter: @horrorhourhanna Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
"The Dark and the Wicked" (2020), directed by Bryan Bertino, is a psychological horror film that centers on a brother and sister who return to their family farm to support their dying father. As they reunite with their mother, they begin to experience increasingly disturbing and supernatural occurrences. The film delves into themes of grief, fear, and the malevolent presence that seems to haunt their home, creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere. The siblings must confront the dark and sinister forces that threaten to consume their family. Known for its chilling atmosphere and psychological intensity, the movie explores the terror of an evil entity preying on a vulnerable family. To hear our reviews and ratings jump to 01:04:30 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiestodismember/message
Hi Scaredy Cats! Join us as we talk home invasion horror and tackle The Strangers and The Strangers: Prey at Night. We chat about true crime, what protagonist truly bothers us, and delve into why home invasion movies just hit a little differently. TRIGGER WARNING: We do cover details of the true crime cases that inspired writer/director of The Strangers, Bryan Bertino, so the conversation gets graphic.
Is Tamara home? Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Bryan Bertino's 2008 home invasio horror film "The Strangers." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem Pod Mortem would like to thank Original CINematic for sponsoring this week's episode! https://www.ogcinpro.com/ Feel free to contact: William Rush: wrush@ogcinpro.com Xxena Rush: xrush@ogcinpro.com Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwh Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem https://www.instagram.com/travismwh https://www.instagram.com/bloodandsmoke https://www.instagram.com/juggalodaddy84 What would you rate The Strangers and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter. https://youtube.com/travismwh
In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we're going to burn the cell phones, break down the door just because you were home when we review the 2008 horror film “The Strangers”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, follow on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdeadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdeadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/
Psycho is a black-and-white classic horror film by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh (mother of Jamie Lee Curtis), in which a woman books a room at the Bates Motel after getting caught in a storm. This movies does NOT star Christian Bale. In this week's horror news Sydney Sweeny surprised her grandmas with cameos in her new horror movie, Immaculate. Plus, Dakota Fanning's renaissance continues with another horror movie (we announced The Watchers by Ishana Night Shyamalan last week, and this week' it's Bryan Bertino's Vicious)! We're here for it.
Continuing our “Under the Influence” triple feature, we're getting wiiiicked daaaahhhhk with floating demonic doppelgangers, the trials and turmoil of caregiving, and Lipstickgate in Bryan Bertino's THE DARK AND THE WICKED, starring Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., Julie Oliver-Touchstone, and Xander Berkeley. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit shop.fangoria.com/howimetyourmonster and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic https://bit.ly/howimetyourmonstermerchQuestions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com
The DOtD lads put on a country record and get ready to meet some new friends as we review Bryan Bertino's “The Strangers”! We discuss the film's titular antagonists, the potential differences between slashing and home invasion, and Nico falls asleep. Mama Mia! Spoilers.Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes!Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoorTwitter: https://twitter.com/DOtDHorror Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotdhorror
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Because you were home.The Strangers is a 2008 American psychological horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino. The film follows a couple (portrayed by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) whose stay at a vacation home is disrupted by three masked intruders (portrayed by Kip Weeks, Gemma Ward, and Laura Margolis) who infiltrate the home one night. It is the first installment in The Strangers film series.The screenplay was inspired by two real-life events: the multiple-homicide Manson family Tate murders and a series of break-ins that occurred in Bertino's neighborhood as a child. Some journalists noted similarities between the film and the Keddie cabin murders that occurred in Keddie, California, in 1981, though Bertino did not cite this as a reference.00:00 Intro17:18 Horror News 28:59 What We've Been Watching46:17 Film Review2:05:12 Name Game2:09:37 Film Rating2:13:56 OutroPodcast - https://podlink.to/horrorhangoutPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/horrorhangoutpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/horror_hangout_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorhangoutpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/horrorhangoutpodcast/Website - http://www.hawkandcleaver.comBen - https://twitter.com/ben_erringtonAndy - https://twitter.com/AndyCTWritesLucy - https://twitter.com/lucyjadebuglassAudio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Little Cuts, we're discussing A LOT: Fargo (season 5), True Detective: Night Country, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, and Mockingbird!Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Twitter. We also have a Letterboxd HQ account, so follow us there, too! We're also on Bluesky with the same usernames. Support us on Patreon!If you want to support our podcast, please please take a moment to go rate us on Spotify and give us a rating and review on iTunes. It really helps us out with the algorithms. We also have a YouTube channel! Ask us for our Discord server!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released in 2008 and directed by Bryan Bertino, "The Strangers" is a spine-tingling home invasion thriller that has cemented its place as a classic in the horror genre. With an uncompromising commitment to building suspense, an eerie atmosphere, and the power of relentless simplicity, this film has stood the test of time and continues to terrify audiences more than a decade later. The film's premise is deceptively straightforward yet profoundly effective. It revolves around a young couple, Kristen (Liv Tyler) and James (Scott Speedman), who retreat to a secluded vacation home for the night. Their peaceful evening takes a nightmarish turn when they find themselves at the mercy of three masked intruders. The film's strength lies in its ability to wring suspense and terror from the simplest of elements, often leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. One of the most noteworthy aspects of "The Strangers" is the absence of a traditional musical score. This decision by the director, Bryan Bertino, adds an unsettling layer to the film's already tense atmosphere. The lack of music makes the audience acutely aware of every creak, every whisper, and every ominous sound within the house, enhancing the feeling of vulnerability and isolation. The masked intruders, with their eerie, expressionless visages, are unforgettable. Their motives and identities remain shrouded in mystery, adding to the pervasive dread that lingers throughout the film. As a result, "The Strangers" isn't just a typical home invasion thriller; it's a relentless game of cat and mouse that gets under your skin and refuses to let go. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman deliver powerful performances that are pivotal to the film's success. Their chemistry and emotional portrayals make it easy for the audience to connect with their characters, amplifying the terror as their world unravels around them. You genuinely feel their fear and desperation, which adds a layer of emotional depth to the film. "The Strangers" played a significant role in the resurgence of horror as a respected genre in the late 2000s. It inspired a new wave of home invasion horror films and influenced the way directors approached building suspense and terror. It was a milestone in Bryan Bertino's directorial career, marking his debut with a film that demonstrated his ability to create an atmosphere of relentless fear and dread. Over the years, "The Strangers" has achieved cult classic status. Fans have dissected every frame, developed intriguing theories, and quoted memorable lines. It remains a film that horror enthusiasts revisit time and again, finding new details and fears with each viewing. In conclusion, "The Strangers" is an unrelenting masterpiece of horror that still haunts us to this day. With its exceptional ability to generate fear and suspense from the simplest of elements, an iconic directorial debut, and performances that keep you invested, it's no wonder that it stands as a classic in the genre. If you have a penchant for spine-tingling, nerve-wracking horror, "The Strangers" is a must-watch, and it's a testament to the lasting power of this bone-chilling gem from 2008. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100horrors/message
Home invasion films are often able to tap into a primordial fear. The invasion of such a sacred space is enough to keep you up at night. So in 2008, a film took the world by storm and had people locking their doors like they were going to be next. We're of course talking about Bryan Bertino's The Strangers.
October's theme is horror films or movies that are related to Halloween! Austin goes first! the strangers (2008) Directed by Bryan Bertino
Home invasion films are often able to tap into a primordial fear. The invasion of such a sacred space is enough to keep you up at night. So in 2008, a film took the world by storm and had people locking their doors like they were going to be next. We're of course talking about Bryan Bertino's The Strangers.
Jordan and JB talk about Bryan Bertino's 2020 horror heavy hitter, The Dark and the Wicked! We talk about Bertino's style and what makes this Devil movie a standout scare.
In this episode of "Here, There, and Everywhere," Jack Lawless sits down with the incredibly talented actress, Ella Ballentine, for an enlightening conversation about the enduring influence of The Beatles. Acting for over 10 years, Ella has been the lead of several films including “the Black Conflux” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the A24 film, “the Monster”. She's worked alongside of the notable actors such as Martin Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Susana Sarandon, and more. She is also a winner of the Canadian Screen Award. In this interview, Jack and Ella discuss their favorite Beatles songs, talk about why the Beatles are still relevant in the 21st century, and Ella chooses three Beatles songs that would be the best introductory songs to the band. Follow Ella on Instagram: Instagram.com/EllaBallentine Check out Ella's website: EllaBallentine.com If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth --- The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all timeand were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr all released solo albums in 1970. Their solo records sometimes involved one or more of the others; Starr's Ringo (1973) was the only album to include compositions and performances by all four ex-Beatles, albeit on separate songs. With Starr's participation, Harrison staged the Concert for Bangladesh in New York City in August 1971. Other than an unreleased jam session in 1974, later bootlegged as A Toot and a Snore in '74, Lennon and McCartney never recorded together again. Two double-LP sets of the Beatles' greatest hits, compiled by Klein, 1962–1966 and 1967–1970, were released in 1973, at first under the Apple Records imprint. Commonly known as the "Red Album" and "Blue Album", respectively, each has earned a Multi-Platinum certification in the US and a Platinum certification in the UK. Between 1976 and 1982, EMI/Capitol released a wave of compilation albums without input from the ex-Beatles, starting with the double-disc compilation Rock 'n' Roll Music. The only one to feature previously unreleased material was The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl (1977); the first officially issued concert recordings by the group, it contained selections from two shows they played during their 1964 and 1965 US tours. The music and enduring fame of the Beatles were commercially exploited in various other ways, again often outside their creative control. In April 1974, the musical John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Bert, written by Willy Russell and featuring singer Barbara Dickson, opened in London. It included, with permission from Northern Songs, eleven Lennon-McCartney compositions and one by Harrison, "Here Comes the Sun". Displeased with the production's use of his song, Harrison withdrew his permission to use it.Later that year, the off-Broadway musical Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Road opened. All This and World War II (1976) was an unorthodox nonfiction film that combined newsreel footage with covers of Beatles songs by performers ranging from Elton John and Keith Moon to the London Symphony Orchestra. The Broadway musical Beatlemania, an unauthorised nostalgia revue, opened in early 1977 and proved popular, spinning off five separate touring productions. In 1979, the band sued the producers, settling for several million dollars in damages. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), a musical film starring the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton, was a commercial failure and an "artistic fiasco", according to Ingham. Accompanying the wave of Beatles nostalgia and persistent reunion rumours in the US during the 1970s, several entrepreneurs made public offers to the Beatles for a reunion concert.Promoter Bill Sargent first offered the Beatles $10 million for a reunion concert in 1974. He raised his offer to $30 million in January 1976 and then to $50 million the following month. On 24 April 1976, during a broadcast of Saturday Night Live, producer Lorne Michaels jokingly offered the Beatles $3,000 to reunite on the show. Lennon and McCartney were watching the live broadcast at Lennon's apartment at the Dakota in New York, which was within driving distance of the NBC studio where the show was being broadcast. The former bandmates briefly entertained the idea of going to the studio and surprising Michaels by accepting his offer, but decided not to. Ballentine was born in Toronto, Canada to parents Eva and Blake Ballentine. She is a graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto.[5] She began her acting career as a child actor on the Toronto stage production of The Railway Children, directed by Damian Cruden (2011) for Mirvish Productions.[6] She went on to appear in other stage performances, including the lead role in Numbers, at the Toronto Fringe Festival(2013),[7][8] and as Little Cosette / Young Eponine[9] in the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables(2013), directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell for Mirvish Productions. Also in 2013, she was invited to the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction Gala as one of the performers to read from one of the five prize-nominated titles.[10] Her first TV role came in a Hallmark Channel movie, Baby's First Christmas (2012), in which she played Karen, a primary character with Casper Van Dienin a lead role.[11] She took on her first film role in Atom Egoyan's feature, The Captive (2013), an official selection for the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.[12]She went on to share the screen with Susan Sarandon, Gil Bellows and Christopher Heyerdahl, in The Calling. In her next larger TV movie role for Lifetime's Clara's Deadly Secret[13] (2013), she played Kate[13] alongside co-stars Emmanuelle Vaugier and Richard Ruccolo. In the 2015 feature film Standoff, Ballentine portrays one of the lead characters, Bird, a young girl who finds protection with an ex-soldier (played by Thomas Jane) from a hit-man (played by Laurence Fishburne). Although the movie received mixed reviews,[14] Rene S. Garcia, Jr. of Workingauthor.com wrote "And let's not forget Ella Ballentine. I typically have no faith in child actors, but Ella strikes the perfect tone with her burgeoning independence, but emotional and physical dependency." Eoin Friel from ActionElite felt that "Ella Ballentine almost steals the movie as Bird, the girl being pursued by Sade. The poor thing goes through an absolute nightmare and manages to never be the "annoying kid" in the film; she brings genuine heart to proceedings and is essential for Carter's redemption." In an interview on Collider, Jane stated "[Ella] was pretty wonderful. She was fun, too." Ballentine's next big role cast her as co-lead in writer/director Bryan Bertino's horror film, The Monster (2016) with co-stars Zoe Kazan, and Scott Speedman. The Monster became an independent success and Ella received Fangoria magazine's 2017 Fangoria Chainsaw Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. "If horror movie performances were given Oscars, [Kazan] would be a shoo-in. Same with Ballentine. These two are so believable," wrote Staci Layne Wilson in Dread Central.[18]Bloody Disgusting, an American horror genre website, called Ballentine "The Most Badass Horror Hero of 2016".[20] According to critics, in the horror movie, The Monster "the spooky-good Ella Ballentine"[21] came up as "a minor revelation." According to the Los Angeles Times' Justin Chang "Ballentine gives a fine, fierce performance as a child wise beyond her years and unafraid of confrontation",[23] and Matt Donato from We Got This Covered writes "Ballentine rolls with the punches well for an actress her age, and this shouldn't be understated". In 2016 Ballentine began her role as Anne Shirley in the three-part TV movie adaptation of the classic Canadian novel, Anne of Green Gables. L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (2016) was the first instalment, followed by The Good Stars (2017),then Fire & Dew (2017). The other main characters were portrayed by Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert and Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert. Ballentine's performance again received critical success and landed her a Canadian Screen Award (2018). "Ballentine is charming as Anne," wrote Francesca Rudkin in the New Zealand Herald. Louise Keller in Urbancinefile states "[Ballentine] is outstanding. Wide-eyed and innocent, she proffers just the right amount of worldliness as the orphan who asks for just two things as she prays for the first time. That is a lovely scene." "I was absolutely delighted by actress Ella Ballentine's portrayal of Anne Shirley. She was a worthy Anne." wrote Sarah M. Miduski. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Sheen says "I adore [Ella]...She's an extraordinary talent...She's remarkable. And she's very funny as well. We have great fun on the set and she's got a great sense of humor. She's a joy to work with." In 2019 Ballentine plays the lead, Jackie in Nicole Dorsey's Black Conflux (2019) with Ryan McDonald as her co-lead. Stephan Dalton of The Hollywood Reporter praised Ballentine's "luminous acting".
El Loco Alf, Maniac junto a nuestro compita Leo haremos un análisis a una de las peliculas mas inquietantes de horror gringo y una reflexión a la realidad e idealización que tenemos los tercermundistas sobre gringolandia. Recuerda que la fuerza te acompañe o te destruya...!!! Ahora Ponle Play Apoya este podcast en: - Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lavenganzadeltroll Siguenos en: - Twich: https://twitch.tv/lavenganzadeltroll - Facebook: https://facebook.com/la.venganza.del.troll/ - Instagram: https://instagram.com/la.venganza.del.troll/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/VenganzaTroll
Desolate farm? ✅ Family in peril? ✅ Entity possessing random people to terrorize your family to obtain your dying father's soul? ✅ This is everything and more that you get inside Bryan Bertino's The Dark and the Wicked, which continues our month for Somebody Call a Priest!Next movie: The Exorcist————————————————————— Want to keep the horror chats alive? Do you want to join a super awesome community that loves the genre and Knight Light? Want to have access to exclusive content? It sounds like you should join our Discord! ————————————————————— Gain access to our Patreon-exclusive show, MidKnight Hour, by signing up on our Patreon. Still on the fence? Sign up for a 7-day trial, and if you like what we offer, stick around!Want to be a part of the growth of Knight Light? Please support us at these links!PATREON | TWITTER | PRINCE | FREDDY | DAVID Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cast of the Living Dead crew sit down and discuss the sequel to Bryan Bertino's cult classic film, The Strangers. Thank you so much for listening!!! Please rate and review the episode to let us know what you think! Also, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @castofthelivingdead
Steve and Sean ring in the new year with their most anticipated movies of 2023!Then, ladies and gentlemen, we got him! They're joined by Bryan Bertino, director of the Strangers. They chat about all the movies he's directed, heavy themes, guys in suits, his upcoming work, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Part 3 of Spooktober brings Brendan and Cody together with special guest Josh Taube to discuss the 2008 film, The Strangers. Josh is the founder of Blue View Cinema and Co-Founder of the Horror Film Roulette. Music Provided By: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themidnightreel/support
Bryan Bertino directs this underrated horror film, that is loosely based on actual events but also inspired by famous murder mysteries. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman star as a couple that are terrorized and stalked by a group of strangers in their rural vacation home. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hey there guys, Welcome back to your favorite late night radio show Gem Mint Horror ! Im your host Joel and on this show for those new Insomniacs tuning in we talk about lesser known horror films in order to find you guys a new favorite horror movie ! Now lesser known can be subjective because this show is for horror fans and those who love movies and want to start watching horror films but don't know where to start. We do not talk about bigger name films like The Conjuring, The Exorcist, Insidious, or Sinister on the regular episodes only on bonus episodes, we normally talk about films that have 60% on rotten tomatoes or under that are worth your time or maybe worth a second chance because there are always hidden gems of horror films that don't have the best rating or stars but are better than big budget horror films. On tonights episode we are talking about a film that made me and most of my family want to own a gun that movie is Bryan Bertino's 2008 home invasion film The Strangers ! This film stars Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman as our main protagonist who are being terrorized by a group of three masked people and make their night a missable hell. Now I hope you guys like this film and like the episode, like always let me know what you guys think about it on the socials below !Follow me :Instagram: @gem_mint_horrorTwitter: @GemHorror7Facebook Group: Gem Mint HorrorDiscord: https://discord.gg/dQ6vVkka5a
Listen as Mel and Jared break into 2008's creepy The Strangers and discuss director's Bryan Bertino's inspirations, the terror of the absence of a motive, the fact that no one is locking their doors again (a cardinal horror sin of Jared's), and what makes the three masked assailants so memorable 14 years later. Timestamps5:39 - Negronomicon 27:22- Crit1:12:42 - Final curlsFind Us Online- Website: www.scarycritpodcast.com- Twitter: http://twitter.com/scarycritpodcast- Instagram: http://instagram.com/scarycritpodcast Credits- Host and Producer: Lauren La Melle - instagram.com/laurenlamelle | twitter.com/laurenlamelle | Website: www.laurenlamelle.com- Host and Editor: Jared Hudson - instagram.com/blossomsandbooks93 |- Production Intern: Andrew Fernie- Communications Intern: Mikayla WellsGems from Episode 66Harley Quinn (2019)Batgirl (canceled)Scoob: Holiday Haunt (canceled)Ms. Marvel (2022)The Witches (2020)Black Mirror (2011)Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Euphoria (2019)Insecure (2016)Succession (2018)Full House (1987)The Sandman (2022)Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)Prey (2022)They/Them (2022)Predator (1987)Predator 2 (1990)The Resort (2022)Young Justice (2010)The Strangers (2008)The Dark and the Wicked (2020)Funny Games (1997)Goodnight Mommy (2014)Hush (2016)The Hills Have Eyes (2006)Wrong Turn(2003)Halloween (2007)The Purge (2013)Halloween (1976)Scooby Doo, Where Are You? (1969)A Quiet Place (2018)X (2022)Pearl (2022)SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)Courage the Cowardly Dog (1996)Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2022)American Horror Story: 1984 (2019)Midnight Mass (2021)The Haunting of Hill House (2018)The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)The Craft (1996)The Craft: Legacy (2020)Suspiria (2018)Suspiria (1977)Jeopardy (1964)
We're on Maternity Leave! Keep an eye on your feed, we'll be back before you know it. Until then here's one of our favorite previous episodes!---This episode was originally released 10/14/2020--Hi Friends! This week we watched The Strangers. Released in 2008 and directed by Bryan Bertino. While at their family cabin, a couple is harassed and tortured by mysterious assailants. This is a movie Courtney has been looking forward to watching again, and Stefanie.... not so much! Join us on the struggle bus as we drink a fancy Rose! Cheers! www.tipsypod.com--All podcast links: https://www.linktr.ee/tipsypodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tipsypodTipsy Pod merch: https://www.tipsypod.com/merch/Buy us a glass of wine: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tipsypod ($1 each glass goes to The Humane Society!)--Stay updated: https://www.tipsypod.com/newsletter/Feedback: https://www.tipsypod.com/feedback/--Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PodTipsyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipsypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipsypodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV75fSe0gGayzgcmmNRnJhgTikTok: @TipsyPodInquiries: contact@tipsypod.comWebsite: https://www.tipsypod.com
The Cannes Film Festival may be the epitome of overindulgence. The outfits rival anything seen at the Met Gala while the setting is one of the most fabulous in the world. Fortnite is a multiplayer video game played by kids. So, what brought the two together? We talk about one of the strangest crossovers in years.Every time we review a movie, we try to go in with zero expectations. That does not stop us from forming initial impressions, however. Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone is a movie about a car salesman written by and starring... a car salesman. Charlie is down on his luck, but has a strong support system. He also learns that he has superpowers that can save the world.We were interested in the movie because of its ties to El Paso and did not hesitate to watch it. Based on the premise, we each went in with a very specific idea of what we were going to see. All of us were surprised, but is that a good thing. We also discuss the passion put in the movie and the what seems to be a creepy crush the hero has on his sister.The Dark and the Wicked is something of a return to form for us. The intimate horror film about a pair of siblings up against a sinister force is worlds away from the over the top fare we have recently featured. Bryan Bertino has an impressive pedigree and his knowledge of the genre is on full display. But are there too many tropes and is the twist too easy to spot?Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Hey Y'all! This episode we watch and review the 2008 Bryan Bertino horror/thriller, The Strangers. Synopsis: A young couple staying in an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three unknown assailants. This movie stars Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward and a cameo by Glenn Howerton. Man oh man this movie is a ride. Scary Movie & Chill with us as we watch the movie and also chat about Mike's golf lessons (finally), Charles' new bday toy, shoutout to Andrew, MasterClass mansplaining, The Fallout, gym etiquette, horse worms, who's favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla, Domino's Pizza voice, Keddie Cabin murders, Merle Haggard facts, Chinese New Year, beer bros and more! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scarymovieandchillpodcast/support
Experience all the familial trauma you can handle as we see ourselves through Bryan Bertino's The Dark And The Wicked (2020). We discuss no one being present to help you, being very close to becoming a serial killer, and the nuances of predictability. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast, it really helps us out a ton! Review starts at 12:40 Spoilers start at 25:00 Website: https://theevilthread1981.wixsite.com/theevilthread
“There's someone out there.” Bradford and Eric debate whether every home invasion movie is “inspired by true events” while discussing Bryan Bertino's The Strangers, featuring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman as a couple whose rocky relationship is about to hit an all-time low. Background (spoiler-free) 0:00-9:57 Discussion (spoiler-heavy) 9:58-38:30 Awards (spoilers for days) 38:31 Our theme music is by Sir Cubworth, with selections from "The Strangers" soundtrack by Tomandandy. For more information on this film, essays from your hosts, and other assorted bric-a-brac, visit our website, 21jumpscare.com. Please subscribe to this podcast in Apple or Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Why are we doing this? Because you we're on your phone. This week we're talking about early 2000's cult classic home invasion story: The Strangers.Music and sound effects provided by zapslat.com and bensound.com, and the theme song is "Graveyard Shift" by Kevin MacLeod. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode #81 - This week on the HORROR VEIN Podcast we review the home invasion horror film 'THE STRANGERS' directed by Bryan Bertino. The film stars Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, and Gemma Ward. We also discuss future celebrity guest bookings, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and the NEW Sci-Fi film 'DUNE'. Don't forget if you want to be part of our HORROR VEIN MAIL segment you can drop us a line with your questions or comments on our official website at HorrorVein.com. For more Horror visit our website at https://horrorvein.com (HorrorVein.com) Hosts: Robert Massetti and Don Fisher Produced by Robert Massetti Published by FEAR FILM Studios Podcast Network
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First, Do No Farm. Up first, Bryan Bertino's The Dark and the Wicked. Kelley reviews Black as Night. Brought to you ad-free by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Join the Legion to get more stuff at patreon.com/notlp! Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Alise Kombrinck Mark Watts Amanda Geletko Ernest Perez Blake Heath Jeremy, Cassie & Gamora Burmeister Jeff L Iona Goodwin Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Paul Gauthier Brian Krause Alyssa Boehm Dave Siebert Carla Gibson Dustin & Ace Chisam Lynn Walsh Joe Juvland Additional financial contributions by Amy & Freddy Morris “Monster Movies (with My Friends)” was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast's chief contributors are: Andy Hung Kelley Kombrinck Amy Morris Freddy Morris The podcast is produced and engineered by Amy & Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media: facebook.com/notlp twitter.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew Connect with other listeners in the Facebook Group or on Reddit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/notlp https://www.reddit.com/r/NOTLPodcast
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! This week on the podcast, we review the movie The Strangers, with our special guest Brucker, from the Autopsy of a Horror Movie Podcast, in the final week of our slasher month this Halloween season! All while drinking this month's cleverly named cocktail, The Bloody Pumpkin!!! Look out for new episodes every Monday, follow @poppourreview for all updates, click around our website www.poppourreview.com, and for drink recipes and exclusive content become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.
In this week's episode Jenny and Kaitlin discuss the 2020 movie "The Dark and the Wicked" written and directed by Bryan Bertino. There's a lot of chat about goats, their general love of Satan despite how mean he is, and why you should always listen to your mum! TW - Suicide Theme music: The Brothers Keg (APF Records, with permission) Artwork: Ghoul Realm Art
***TRIGGER WARNING***** We're discussing a few very gruesome murders this week in some detail. Be warned. Last week we talked about the movie The Strangers. This week we thought we'd tell you what inspired writer/director Bryan Bertino to create this film. Music for this episode is provided by: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Did you miss us? The boys are back from Midsummer Scream and sat down to watch the 2020 demonic horror film The Dark and the Wicked, directed by Bryan Bertino, now playing on Shudder. On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.14/20 FingersNot scared yet? You will be with a free month of Shudder streaming service, just use code "FINALBOYS" at check out to start your month of sleepless nights..........................................................Stay up to date and follow us on twitter and Instagram @thefinalboysSend us your spooky listener stories at www.thefinalboys.comIntro music done by @twin_crab
Erick & Vivi dive into Bryan Bertino's 2008 The Strangers! Topics include being an A hole and proposing at someone else's wedding, hiding your lack of fitness by wearing a mask, and the gang walking in on a home invasion! Cocktail – Rejected Proposal Consumed Creepy Content of the Week: Tragedy Girls - Hulu Tigers Are Not Afraid - Shudder His House - Netflix Eve's Bayou Fear Street: Part 2 1978 Fear Street: Part 3 1666 Suggest a cocktail! Suggest a movie! Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Pinterest Send us an email: shakennotscaredpod@gmail.com https://shakennotscaredpodcast.com/ Support the show
YEEEEEE HAWWWW! It's the SHUDDER Shindig PART TWO!! A rootin' tootin' new episode exploring the world of Shudder and 4 Shudder original movies! Saddle up the mule and get out the moonshine for this hoot and a hollar of an episode! And don't you worry, this ain't one of them there 3 part specials! The whole hootennany ends here!EVERY EPISODE OF DEATH BY DVD CAN BE STREAMED & DOWNLOADED DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.DEATHBYDVD.COMThe Death By DVD Phan Theme song remix by LINUS FITNESS-CENTRE
Some things that go bump in the night need to be invited in. Others just come in anyways. Once again the Fried Squirms have their home invaded when they watch The Strangers Listen to more Fried Squirms at www.friedsquirms.com Check out all earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com Email us at squirmcast@gmail.com
The Strangers is a 2008 American psychological horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino. ... The screenplay was inspired by two real-life events: the Manson family Tate murders, a multiple homicide, as well as a series of break-ins that occurred in Bertino's neighborhood as a child.This horrifying home invasion film was regrettably inspired by real-life violent crimes, including some brutal murders. On the bright side, that actually happening isn't too likely, but it's the potential reality of movies like The Strangers that makes them remembered by fans. While there thankfully aren't a trio of killers in masks going around slaughtering whoever happens to be home, the film does have some true inspirations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome back to Fresh Cuts, On this episode Mr Venom, Mike, & Don take a look at Bryan Bertino’s latest flick THE DARK AND THE WICKED. With shades of Hereditary, Relic, and other modern takes on family issues revolving around guilt, shame, & abandoment, should this one carve out it’s own place on your watch list or should you pass on it and go re-watch the aforementioned movies instead?
There's no place like home, as The Unenthusiastic Critic's 2020 Halloween Movie Marathon concludes with Bryan Bertino's harrowing home-invasion thriller.
"Because you were home" is probably the most "WTF?!" response to the question of why a horror movie happens to its victims. We're talking of course about 2008's The Strangers. It's part two of our five-part horror-fest for the month of October!The Strangers stars Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler. Directed by Bryan Bertino.If you enjoy what we do, please subscribe to our show. Leave us a rating in the iTunes Store and Stitcher. You can also listen on Spotify, Google Play, or YouTube as well. Like us on Facebook Join us on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Find us on Stitcher Listen on Google Play Brought to you by HOLY Propaganda