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"You can't even dream a whole dream, can you?" For Episode 386, David and Brandon kick off December with THE HOLDOVERS as part of CineNation's series on Christmas Comedies. Listen as they discuss how the story evolved from a modern-day television show to a period piece movie, how Dominic Sessa got discovered, how they used multiple schools for the movie, what films inspired the visuals of the movie, how it has quickly entered into the Christmas Movie Canon, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation The Night of The Hunter Screening (00:00:00) Opening - Eye of God, Choose Me, and More - (00:00:29) Intro to Christmas Comedies (00:11:10) Intro to The Holdovers (00:21:29) How The Holdovers Got to Production (00:28:04) Favorite Scenes (00:36:20) On Set Life - (01:29:49) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:38:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:43:38) Film Facts (01:48:51) Awards (01:49:23) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:44) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:01:15) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
"It's a hard world for little things." For Episode 385, Brandon and David finish their series of Horror Noir with one of the greatest films of all time, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Listen as they discuss why led Charles Laughton to direct the Southern Gothic film, how Laughton's sexuality played a factor in the film's themes, why Robert Mitchum wanted to take on the lead role, how they captured some of the film's iconic shots, the immediate aftermath of the film's release, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation The Night of The Hunter Screening (00:00:00 Opening - Nouvelle Vague and French New Wave - (00:29:07v) Recap of Horror Noir (00:07:44) Intro to The Night of the Hunter (00:12:11) How The Night of the Hunter Got to Production (00:20:02) Favorite Scenes (00:43:30) On Set Life - (01:15:57) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:27:10) What Worked and What Didn't (01:35:39) Awards (01:42:41) Final Questions on the Movie (01:47:03) Final Genre Questions (01:53:58) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:00:26) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
"The world is a fine place and worth fighting for." For Episode 384, Brandon and David continue their Noirvember series on Horror Noir with Se7en. Listen as they discuss how Andrew Kevin Walker wrote the script while working at Tower Records, what convinced David Fincher to do the movie, which A-List directors and actors turned down the movie because it was too dark, how they created the film's influential title credits, the fight over the film's controversial ending, and so much more! Get your tickets for CineNation's upcoming screening of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER: https://bit.ly/3K60vIZ Use the code cinenation10 on thecinevault.com to get a 10% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Scorsese Doc and Back-Up Directors - (00:00:10) Recap of Horror Noir (00:10:10) Intro to Se7en (00:14:41) How Se7en Got to Production (00:26:06) Favorite Scenes (00:43:28) On Set Life - (01:21:23) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:34:40) What Worked and What Didn't (01:46:16) Film Facts (01:48:14) Awards (01:50:29) Final Questions on the Movie (01:53:03) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:57) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
This week, we discuss two American thrillers connected tenuously by their titles. The first is The Night of the Hunter (1955), directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. Mitchum plays a murderous preacher pursuing two young children. The second is Night of the Juggler (1980), starring James Brolin as an ex-cop trying to get back his kidnapped daughter while navigating the mean streets of 1970s New York. Timestamps What we've been watching (00:00:33) – The Ghostwriter, Slow Horses season five, The Running Man, Bugonia, Pluribus The Night of the Hunter (00:35:50) Night of the Juggler (01:09:13) Coin toss (01:41:15) Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Letterboxd – @andycifpod @fat-tits mcmahon Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links - https://www.justwatch.com
Today on Cinema Drive: two movies all about the horrors of home! Where can you run when the evil abides in your place of safety?! Halloween may be over, but Jason and Ryan aren't quite done with the thrills and chills yet!The Deep Question: You were hanging a clock in the bathroom, slipped on the porcelain, and knocked yourself out. When you came to you learned you had completely forgotten one of your favorite movies. Which movie will you be able to watch again for the first time?This Week's Features:The Night of the Hunter (1955)The Spiral Staircase (1946)Message Jason and Ryan
Shannon is joined by acclaimed film historian, biographer, and interviewer Foster Hirsch to discuss the 1955 cult classic, The Night of the Hunter. Listen as Foster and Shannon discuss the fascinating origins of the film, cast performances, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and religious allegory and faith-based themes that make The Night of the Hunter an enduring classic.
This week we are joined by film critic and History Homos contributor Snobby Bobby discuss one of Patrick's favorite films, 1955's "The Night of the Hunter" starring Robert Mitchum as a serial killer preacher who preys on a family in pursuit of a stolen fortune. We give a lengthy analysis.Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschatFor programming updates and news follow us across social media @historyhomospod and follow Scott @Scottlizardabrams and Patrick @cantgetfooledagainradio OR subscribe to our telegram channel t.me/historyhomosThe video version of the show is available on Substack, Rokfin, bitchute, odysee and RumbleFor weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.historyhomospod.substack.comYou can donate to the show directly at paypal.me/historyhomosTo order a History Homos T shirt (and recieve a free sticker) please send your shirt size and address to Historyhomos@gmail.com and please address all questions, comments and concerns there as well.Later homos
GATEWAY CINEMA is a multi-part series of conversations centered on key ideas in film studies. In these conversations, we interpret and celebrate a set of eclectic feature films from across generations and from around the world, including “La Haine”, “Drum”, “Alien 3 (Assembly Cut)”, “Come and See”, “Perfect Days”, “Sweet Smell of Success”, “The Swimmer”, “Amadeus (Director's Cut)”, “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia”, “Friday”, “Marie Antoinette”, “The Night of the Hunter”, “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”, “Portrait of a Lady Fire”, “The Fabulous Baron Munchausen”, “Joker: Folie a Deux”, “Welcome to the Dollhouse”, “Heathers”, and “The Death of Stalin”. ***Referenced media in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 12:“The Magnificent Ambersons” (Orson Welles, 1942)“Do the Right Thing” (Spike Lee, 1989)“A Clockwork Orange” (Stanely Kubrick, 1971)“Glengarry Glen Ross” (James Foley, 1992)“Barfly” (Barbet Schroeder, 1987)“The Ren & Stimpy Show” (John Kricfalusi, 1991-1995)“Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (Mark Twain, 1884)“Leave It to Beaver” (Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, 1957-1963)“1917” (Sam Mendes, 2019)“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (Alejandro G. Iñárritu, 2014)“Mutiny on the Bounty” (Frank Lloyd, 1935)“Spartacus” (Stanley Kubrick, 1960)“Return to Oz” (Walter Murch, 1985)“Phase IV” (Saul Bass, 1974)Audio quotation in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 12:“The Night of the Hunter” (Charles Laughton, 1955)“Do the Right Thing” (Spike Lee, 1989)“The Ren & Stimpy Show” (John Kricfalusi, 1991-1995), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5NfgKPVZ2g
In this multi-part series, we've focused on just one movie to explore a key idea in film studies. But this one choice means we've left out multitudes. Here is the larger set of also-rans we wrestled with before finally choosing “The Night of the Hunter”.***Referenced media in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 12A:“The Fabulous Baron Munchausen” (Karel Zeman, 1962)“Akira Kurosawa's Dreams” (Akira Kurosawa, 1990)“Badlands” (Terrence Malick, 1973)“They Shall Not Grow Old” (Peter Jackson, 2018)Audio quotation in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 12A:“Vintage Movie Projector | Sound Effect | Feel The Past Film Industry” by n Beats, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhUICp5XeJ4“Film Clapperboard Green Screen Effect With Sound” by Jacob Anderson, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1sEiCa-yic“Slide projector changing with clicks” by (Soundsnap), https://www.soundsnap.com/tags/slide_projector?page=2
Year Here Horror continues with JT's pick of the 1955 flick, The Night of the Hunter. Are preachers with small knives terrifying? Tune in and find out!!!
In this haunting episode of Scene Missing, we dive deep into Charles Laughton's singular directorial masterpiece, The Night of the Hunter (1955). From its expressionist visual style to Robert Mitchum's chilling performance as the murderous preacher Harry Powell, we break down what makes this Southern Gothic thriller a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.We explore the film's dreamlike atmosphere, the fairy tale overtones, and how it slipped through the cracks in its time — only to be recognized decades later as one of the most influential American films ever made. Join us as we unpack its themes of good vs. evil, childhood innocence, and religious hypocrisy, all framed by some of the most striking black-and-white cinematography ever put on screen.
Robert Mitchum's sinister preacher, Charles Laughton's only directorial effort, and one of cinema's most haunting thrillers — The Night of the Hunter (1955) went unappreciated in its day. Ed and Melanie explore its striking imagery, Shelley Winters' fate, and Lillian Gish's quiet strength. More at melanieanded.substack.com
Listen to Book Four from The Night of The Hunter by Davis Grubb. This is our selection for the September edition of Like A Good Book Club. What a fantastic book we've chosen for this month's book club selection RSVP to join our book club meeting at www.songsoftoriamos.com/bookclub
Listen to Book Three from The Night of The Hunter by Davis Grubb. This is our selection for the September edition of Like A Good Book Club. What a fantastic book we've chosen for this month's book club selection RSVP to join our book club meeting at www.songsoftoriamos.com/bookclub
Listen to Book Two from The Night of The Hunter by Davis Grubb. This is our selection for the September edition of Like A Good Book Club. What a fantastic book we've chosen for this month's book club selection RSVP to join our book club meeting at www.songsoftoriamos.com/bookclub
Listen to Book One from The Night of The Hunter by Davis Grubb. This is our selection for the September edition of Like A Good Book Club. What a fantastic book we've chosen for this month's book club selection RSVP to join our book club meeting at www.songsoftoriamos.com/bookclub
RMR 0328: Join your hosts, Lizzy Haynes, Bryan Frye and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Night of the Hunter (1955) [PG] Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Film Noir Starring: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Hank Azaria, K. Todd Freeman, Jeremy Piven, Mitchell Ryan, Michael Cudlitz, Benny Urquidez, Duffy Taylor, Audrey Kissel, Carlos Jacott, Brian Powell, Ann Cusack Directed by: Charles Laughton Recorded on 2025-05-23
Dana and Tom with returning guest, Ryan Luis Rodriguez (Host of One Track Mind, Co-Host of Reels of Justice Podcast) discuss The Night of the Hunter (1955), celebrating its 70th anniversary: directed by Charles Laughton, written by James Agee, cinematography by Stanley Cortez, music by Walter Schumann, starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, and Peter Graves.Plot Summary: The Night of the Hunter is a suspenseful drama about a dangerous man (Robert Mitchum) posing as a preacher. Set during the Great Depression, the story follows Harry Powell, a charismatic and unsettling figure who travels the countryside, claiming to be a man of God. In reality, he's a con artist and killer.When Harry hears about a man who hid $10,000 from a bank robbery, he marries the man's widow (Shelly Winters) to try to find the money. However, the only people who know its location are her two young children, John and Pearl. As Harry becomes increasingly violent and threatening, the kids flee down the river to escape him.They find safety with a kind woman named Rachel Cooper (Lillian Gish) who protects lost and abandoned children. Ultimately, Rachel stands up to Harry and helps bring him to justice.The movie mixes horror, mystery, and beautiful black-and-white visuals. It's a story about good versus evil—and how bravery can come from even the smallest and quietest people.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back Ryan02:37 Why The Night of the Hunter?04:25 Background for The Night of The Hunter06:27 Why Has The Night of the Hunter Become a Classic Only Recently?10:17 Relationship(s) with The Night of the Hunter17:30 Did Dana Like It?22:18 What is The Night of the Hunter About?25:34 Cinematic Villain Rankings: Harry Powell29:05 Plot Summary for The Night of the Hunter31:13 Did You Know?36:22 First Break37:13 What's Happening with Ryan Luis Rodriguez40:00 GMOAT Hall of Fame - July 202546:54 Best Performance(s)57:20 Best Scene(s)01:06:12 Second Break01:06:54 In Memoriam01:15:19 Best/Funniest Lines01:19:38 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:29:29 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:32:09 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:36:21 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:40:13 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:43:28 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:45:06 Remaining Questions for The Night of the Hunter01:46:47 Thank You to Ryan and Remaining Thoughts01:51:19 CreditsGuest:Ryan Luis RodriguezHost of One Track Mind (IG, Letterboxd, Bluesky, Patreon)Co-Host of Reels of Justice Podcast (
Episode 427: The Crew's giving the LOVE hand to Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter. This hugely influential film is the only time Charles Laughton got behind the camera. It's often categorized as a horror film or a film noir, but it's more in line with a dark kids fantasy (think Labyrinth, replacing muppets with an evil preacher). The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com
Would you like us to tell you the little story of Arlo and Paul? A-R-L-O! It was with this pretentious film buff that a That Was Then episode on Charles Laughton's sole directorial feature, 1955's The Night of the Hunter, was chosen. P-A-U-L! Do you think he's apt to enjoy a cinephile fave? Now listen, and we'll tell you the story of Gobbledygeek. Those co-hosts, dear hearts, is always a-disagreein' and a-bickerin', one agin t'other. Now hear ‘em! Ol' Paul, he's a-doubtin' the perverse noir his buddy won't shut up about it, and it looks like Arlo's rec is a goner. But wait a minute! With Robert Mitchum's towering and ridiculous performance as a murderous preacher, Arlo's a-winnin'! Yessirree, it's Arlo's love of Looney Tunes gothic horror that's won, and ol' Paul has found something to admire in one more cinematic classic! NEXT: it's gonna be a hot time at the Smokestack twins' juke in Ryan Coogler's vampire musical Sinners. BREAKDOWN 00:00:35 - Intro / The Year That Was… 00:31:23 - The Night of the Hunter 01:34:48 - Outro / Next MUSIC “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms” by George Beverly Shea, Our Recollections (1996) “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms (Guitar)” by Pierre Fablet, The Night of the Hunter Project (2008)
James and Thomas discuss one of their favorite films, The Night of the Hunter, directed by Charles Laughton. It's about the sacred innocence of children, and discerning true vs. false prophets. A unique mix of fairy tale, horror, and Southern gothic with expressionist visuals, The Night of the Hunter contains some of the most striking and poetic sequences ever filmed. SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to keep this podcast going: https://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com
In Cineversary podcast episode #82, host Erik Martin hunts on horseback for the perfect film and finds it in Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter, which celebrates a 70th birthday this year. Joining him on this journey is Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City, editor-in-chief of Noir City Magazine, and frequent contributor to the Criterion Collection. Together, they travel upriver to explore what makes this movie a masterpiece, the filmmakers it inspired, key thematic takeaways, and much more.Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
This week on a Mother's Day episode of Peanuts and Popcorn, we'll review two movies. We'll begin with Leo's choice, the Argentine (2014) film, Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales), and finally, Tom's selection, The Night of the Hunter (1955). Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Supercop (1992)Tom's Pick: Take Shelter (2011)
All the Film Seizure episodes of April 2025 are being curated by Jason. He's picking off some of his all time favorite movies starting with 1955's The Night of the Hunter starring Robert Mitchum. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure
Jim discusses a cult classic psychological thriller from 1955 - "The Night Of The Hunter," starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Peter Graves, Billy Chapin, Sally jane Bruce, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Don Beddoe, Gloria Castillo and directed by Charles Laughton. A conman posing as a preacher terrorizes a family in Appalachia during The Great Depression. Find out more about this heralded classic on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Jim discusses a cult classic psychological thriller from 1955 – “The Night Of The Hunter,” starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Peter Graves, Billy Chapin, Sally jane Bruce, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Don Beddoe, Gloria Castillo and directed by Charles Laughton. A conman posing as a preacher terrorizes a family in Appalachia during The […] The post The Night Of The Hunter | Episode 457 appeared first on The ESO Network.
On this episode, get out your big ol' shotgun, sing some old-timey hymns and keep the wolf from the door as the Refresher crew takes a look at Charles Laughton's deathless gothic noir Night of the Hunter.
It's always great to go deep diving into films with out good friends and colleagues. This week we are joined by Brandon Norwood of The Film Blerds to discuss one of this all time favorite Overdue Rentals; Night of the Hunter.Note: This discussion was recorded in December of 2024.
Hey everybody! This week we are beginning our End Of Season Series, where we are discussing films by directors that make only one film with Charles Laughton's The Night Of The Hunter. Listen as we breakdown this dream-like, fairy tale nightmare demonstrating some of the most subversive techniques filmmaking of its time, while not shying away from the dark and twisted story it's adapting. Enjoy!
Send us a textIn this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Before Sunrise to watch and Clif gives Marty Night of the Hunter to watch. Support the showTrailers for our films:Writing Fren-ZeeRevenge of ZoeThe Love Song of William H ShawMaking Pondo on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087139659233X (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/makingpondo/Making Pondo on Letterboxd:Season Onehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo/Season Twohttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-2/Theme Song by Russ PacePhotos by Geoff Notkin
Lay on your bed. Stare at the ceiling. Listen to us talk about Robert Mitchum, that dumb sack of trash Ruby, switchblades, scissor dicks, Anthony Michael Hall and plenty of other things in the We Doing Filmographies Holiday Spectacular. Sail into the new year by reviewing us on Apple podcasts and pick a movie for us to cover. Email us your holiday cheer. Call the hotline and leave a voicemail about Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner.
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Josh and Drusilla recorded this the day before the election. Yikes! From wiki: “The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 American film noir thriller directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. The screenplay by James Agee was based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Davis Grubb. The plot involves a serial killer (Mitchum) who poses as a preacher and pursues two children in an attempt to get his hands on $10,000 of stolen cash hidden by their late father.”Also discussed: Conclave (2024), 12 Angry Men, dad movies, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Anora, Scream (2022), Promising Young Woman, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Lilian Gish, busy bodies of cinema, The Dark Crystal, Cape Fear, King of the Hill, Don Bluth kids, Over the Garden Wall, NEXT WEEK: Green Room (2015)Follow them across the internet:Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss Charles Laughton's only entry in the world of film, 1955's "The Night of the Hunter". Does this greatly revered classic stand the test of time? Only one way to find out, and that is by tuning in to the latest episode. From the stunning lighting and camera work, to Robert Mitchum's ominous presence as Harry Powell, this movie will have you wondering if the people in your life are harboring dark secrets and intentions. So what are you waiting for, come join in the conversation and see why this film is considered a classic in the film community. As always, please rate, review, subscribe, and share this podcast so it can continue to grow and find new audiences. Contact Us: Email - unqualifiedobservers@gmail.com Socials - @observecast @unqualifiedobservers Kelham - @coolgollum Thomas - @stimpyisking
We kick off Noirvember 2024 in style with Charles Laughton's exceptional directorial effort: The Night of the Hunter, starring Robert Mitchum as a fire and brimstone "preacher" who preys on widows in Depression-era West Virginia, but meets his match in two small children hiding an expensive secret. The Night of the Hunter was Laughton's only film as a director, in which he employed a blend of silent film and stage techniques that make it one of the most unique and effective noirs in cinematic history.
What a CreepHarry Powers: The Inspiration for “The Night of the Hunter”Season 27, Episode 3Harry Powers, often called the "Lonely Hearts Killer," was a notorious American serial killer active in the early 1930s. Born Herman Drenth in the Netherlands in 1892, he emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in West Virginia. Powers used personal ads in newspapers to target his victims, posing as a lonely, wealthy bachelor seeking companionship. He lured women, often widows or divorcées, with promises of marriage and financial security. In 1931, Powers was arrested and charged with the murders of Asta Eicher, a widow from Illinois, her three children, and another woman named Dorothy Lemke from Massachusetts.His murders were shockingly brutal; he confined his victims in a hidden room in his garage before killing them. After murdering his victims, Powers took their money and belongings. Powers' trial received extensive media coverage due to the horrific details and his manipulative use of "lonely hearts" ads. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death, being hanged on March 18, 1932, in Moundsville, West Virginia. His crimes have inspired books and films, solidifying his infamy as a symbol of betrayal in love and trust. Harry Powers was also a significant inspiration for the novel and subsequent film The Night of the Hunter. The novel was written by Davis Grubb in 1953 and adapted into a film in 1955. (We covered this on one of my other shows, Book Vs. Movie!) Content Warning: Murder Sources for this episode:· West Virginia Archives & History:· The Hur Herald· Wikipedia· West Virginia University Libraries:· Murderpedia:· Serial Killer: The Quiet Dell Killer· West Virginia's Lonely Hearts Killer by Angela Fielder· Newspapers.com: The History of Lonely-Hearts Ads· YouTube “Well, I Never”· YouTube “Appalachian Monsters…”· YouTube “Scary Facts”Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud
The Rev. Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum) is a religious fanatic and serial killer who targets women who use their sexuality to attract men. Serving time in prison for car theft, he meets condemned murderer Ben Harper (Peter Graves), who confesses to hiding $10,000 in stolen loot. Released from jail, Powell is obsessed with finding the money, and he tracks down Harper's widow, Willa (Shelley Winters), and her two children, John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce). To check out more information about That Horrorcast, take a look at our website: https://thathorrorcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorpod666 Art and other work done by host, Dmitry Samarov can be found on his site: https://www.dmitrysamarov.com Mallory Smart's writing and random publishing projects can be checked out here: https://mallorysmart.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thathorrorshow/support
Book Vs. Movie: The Night of the HunterThe 1953 Novel Vs. the 1955 Classic MovieDavis Grubb's 1953 novel *The Night of the Hunter* and its 1955 film adaptation by Charles Laughton offer haunting interpretations of a sinister preacher, Harry Powell, and two children fleeing him. The novel delves deeper into Powell's twisted morality and religious fanaticism. At the same time, the film, featuring Robert Mitchum, presents him as a symbolic figure of evil with striking visual elements, including his "LOVE" and "HATE" tattoos. The book maintains a grounded, psychological tone, while the movie employs a surreal, expressionist style to illustrate the battle between good and evil. Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The creepy origin story of the book.Charles Laughton's excellent direction and why he never helmed a picture again. The differences between the novel and the 1955 film. The Movie Cast: Robert Mitchum (Harry Powell,) Shelley Winters (Willa Harper,) Lillian Gish (Rachel Cooper,) Billy Chapin (John Harper,) Sally Jane Bruce (Pearl Harper,) James Gleason (Uncle “Birdie” Steptoe,) Evelyn Varden (Icey Spoon,) Don Beddoe (Walt Spoon,) Peter Graves (Ben Harper,) Gloria Castillo (Ruby,) and Paul Bryar as Bart the Hangman. Clips used:“Harry Speaks to the Lord”The Night of the Hunter (1955 trailer)“John Promises His Dad”“Love and Hate”“He Ain't My Dad” “Leaning”The Night of the Hunter soundtrack by Walter SchumannBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: The Night of the HunterThe 1953 Novel Vs. the 1955 Classic MovieDavis Grubb's 1953 novel *The Night of the Hunter* and its 1955 film adaptation by Charles Laughton offer haunting interpretations of a sinister preacher, Harry Powell, and two children fleeing him. The novel delves deeper into Powell's twisted morality and religious fanaticism. At the same time, the film, featuring Robert Mitchum, presents him as a symbolic figure of evil with striking visual elements, including his "LOVE" and "HATE" tattoos. The book maintains a grounded, psychological tone, while the movie employs a surreal, expressionist style to illustrate the battle between good and evil. Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The creepy origin story of the book.Charles Laughton's excellent direction and why he never helmed a picture again. The differences between the novel and the 1955 film. The Movie Cast: Robert Mitchum (Harry Powell,) Shelley Winters (Willa Harper,) Lillian Gish (Rachel Cooper,) Billy Chapin (John Harper,) Sally Jane Bruce (Pearl Harper,) James Gleason (Uncle “Birdie” Steptoe,) Evelyn Varden (Icey Spoon,) Don Beddoe (Walt Spoon,) Peter Graves (Ben Harper,) Gloria Castillo (Ruby,) and Paul Bryar as Bart the Hangman. Clips used:“Harry Speaks to the Lord”The Night of the Hunter (1955 trailer)“John Promises His Dad”“Love and Hate”“He Ain't My Dad” “Leaning”The Night of the Hunter soundtrack by Walter SchumannBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Lost City of Z, The Night Of The Hunter, Daytrippers, Miracle in Milan, Burden of Dreams
Saints and sinners, black and white, love and hate: this week the 1001 by 1 crew dives into the directorial debut (and stand alone film) from Charles Laughton – “The Night of the Hunter”. Join Britt, Joey, and Adam as they discuss the beautiful cinematography, the haunting performance from Robert Mitchum, and how religion plays out in film. Also, this week Adam & Britt recommend “Strange Darling” (available on PVOD), and Joey recommends the 1991 version of “Cape Fear” (available on most VOD platforms). Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Introduction and Recommendations 06:06 Exploring 'The Night of the Hunter' 22:04 Character Analysis: The Preacher 30:03 Themes of Religion and Morality 35:59 Comparative Analysis: Book vs. Film 42:06 Cinematography and Visual Storytelling 43:58 Cinematic Beauty and Symbolism 50:31 Character Analysis and Performance 57:56 Themes of Isolation and Survival 01:05:11 Exploring the True Crime Influence 01:12:22 The Role of the Producer and Vision 01:19:33 Genre Blending and Classification You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
Got some great news and announcements about the Midnight Air! Then the weekly holidays and The Marquette County Tribune before Lissa Rubin joins me to talk about the movie, The Night of The Hunter! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
We will be back in the shed soon enough! In the meantime enjoy this classic Mitchum discussion from the mezzanine. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud
Have you ever heard the story of old right-hand, left-hand? It's "Night of the Hunter" on the Pod of Dreams. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46c3C827AUwbjV5oEsrhon?si=c191cad0e73d40ee Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-of-dreams/id1611180213
Leanin', Leanin', Leanin' on the everlastin' pod! We're back with week 2 of our Random Year picks for Ryan's 1955 selection, Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter. This film is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, and the best film from a one-time filmmaker. Does Robert Mitchum's Harry Powell still scare audiences today? Come back next week as we pick back up our Alien series with the new film from Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus!
This week its being too old to watch elections all night, concert tickets, France, square buns, running over feet with concrete posts, getting cold and damp in forrests, Fallout fallout and a lot of Godzilla feedback. Oh and Noel Edmonds talking to cats on Radio 2. Why? Why not. Then finally its time for this weeks review the 50s cult classic film noir Night of the Hunter. Media discussed this week Fallout (Amazon Prime) Hope of the States (Music streaming platforms) Night of the Hunter. (Amazon Prime) Music "Boogie Party" and "Farting Around" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Was the true identity of Colin Farrell's lead character revealed? IOr another twist coming in APPLE TV+'s noir nail-biter, SUGAR? Episode 6 of Mase & Sue's Watch Along Series brings Alex Hernandez into the fold to discuss his role as David Siegel's henchman and keen perspective on the show. We talk about the artistic intercutting of the classic film NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, his path to being cast, what plot points he was privy to, the clues we've been fed, the tropes subverted, Los Angeles as a character, the cinematic handheld camera freedom, and how the mystery of how the Siegel's play into the "alien" mission.
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From Hunter Biden to the media to the DOJ — how corruption spreads. Ep.1136 Click here to join the member exclusive portion of my show: https://utm.io/ueSEd - - - DailyWire+: Get 25% of your DailyWire+ membership: https://bit.ly/3VhjaTs Save the Klavan by shopping my merch here: https://bit.ly/3hCo8Kw - - - Today's Sponsors: Moink - Get FREE bacon in your first box! http://www.MoinkBox.com/KLAVAN Genucel - Extra 10% Off Summer Skincare Essentials Bundle + FREE SHIPPING for new customers! https://genucel.com/KLAVAN Hillsdale - Enroll for FREE today at http://www.hillsdale.edu/klavan - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3B5RI1j Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7AzXp Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TXNt08 Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Rtfifp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices