In this episode, we wrap up our special block of episodes exploring the much-discussed and often maligned, but perhaps misunderstood, subgenre of “Elevated” Horror. The final film is David Robert Mitchell’s 2018 feature Under the Silver Lake. A curious follow-up to his horror hit It Follows (2014), this neo-noir black comedy weaves a complicated tale following Sam as he struggles between fantastical conspiracy theories and reality while undergoing a personal quest to investigate the disappearance of his neighbor. The gang charts out the many references and celebrates the vibe of old Hollywood throughout the film. Michael dives deep into the silver lake becoming completely enamored with the film. Meanwhile, Jason finds himself less impressed with its particular merits giving some balanced criticism. But before that, Dustin breaks all the rules presenting a rapid-fire account of the many films he managed to check out while on vacation. And so much more!
What We’ve Been Watching:
-Jason: Tenet (2020)
-Dustin’s Vacation Special: The Invisible Man (2020) & Possessed (1947) & The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) & Knives Out (2019) & Searching (2018) & Benny Loves You (2019)
-Michael: Mulholland Drive (2001)
Show Notes:
–Under the Silver Lake Trailer
–Rent Under the Silver Lake on Amazon Prime
–Check out the Unsung Horrors podcast
–David Lynch Yelling Clip
–Related Film: It Follows
–Related Film: Rear Window
–Related Film: Seventh Heaven
–Related Topic: Synchronicity
–Related Band: Silversun Pickups
–Related Film: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
–Related Film: The Myth of the American Sleepover
–Related Film: Phantasm
–Related Song: “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?” By REM
–Related Film: Ju-On: The Grudge
–Related Film: The Rocketeer
–Related Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey
–Related Topic: Hobo Code
–Related Film: Midsommar
–Related Film: Into the Storm
–Related Film: Murder Death Koreatown
–Related Film: Neon Demon
–Related Game: The Last Ninja (C64)
–Related Film: How to Marry a Millionaire
–Related Film: The Big Lebowski
–Related Film: Donnie Darko
–Go deeper with the mysteries by checking out r/underthesilverlake
Next Time:
Devil’s Pass (2013)
