In this episode, we get metaphysical while diving into Liam Gavin’s 2016 feature: A Dark Song. Michael drills in on the film’s nuanced portrayal of grief and the power of film to impart feelings. Jason celebrates the subtlety of the story avoiding a more conventional resolution. Dustin chases down a side path charting the occult references in the film. But before that, the gang takes to task the idea of “Elevated Horror” as a label for these types of films. And so much more!
What We’ve Been Watching:
-Dustin: Hell Girl (2019)
-Jason: Robot Jox (1989)
-Michael: Stay Out of the Attic (2020) & Peninsula (2020)
Show Notes:
–A Dark Song Trailer
–Rent A Dark Song on Amazon
–Related Reading: The Book of Abramelin
–Related Concept: Magical Thinking
–Related History: Aleister Crowley
–Related Film: Constantine
–Related Film: Hereditary
–Related Film: The Sentinel
–Related Film: Zombie Lake
–Related Film: Dead of Night
Next Time:
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)
