Ep. 07-16: Tarantula (1955)

TARANTULA (1955), directed by Jack Arnold, is a classic sci-fi monster film about a giant tarantula that grows to immense size due to an experimental growth serum. As the spider terrorizes a small desert town, a scientist and his team race against time to find a solution before the creature causes further destruction. The film combines suspenseful storytelling with creature-feature thrills, delivering a memorable entry in the 1950s giant monster genre.

Continuing with our Universal Horror Christmas theme, we present our latest episode, Tarantula (1955). Join us as we explore the beauty of this 1950s giant monster classic, examining its unique screenplay, desert setting, and the performances that bring the terror to life. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys confronts a monstrous arachnid and uncovers the secrets behind its growth, delving into the suspense, thrills, and science of this iconic creature feature.

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Ep. 06-30: Forbidden Planet (1956) REDUX

FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)—A space crew is sent to investigate the disappearance of a colony on the distant planet Altair IV. Upon arrival, they discover Dr. Morbius, the lone survivor, and his daughter Altaira. The mystery unfolds as an ancient alien technology, the Krell, is revealed, along with a powerful and destructive force from Morbius’s subconscious.

Welcome to our 3rd REDUX of the season, the enchanting, Forbidden Planet (1956). Join us as we recall our first impressions and discuss the magical elements that brought this highly influential film to fruition. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys travels to another galaxy, where extinct aliens have left significant technology behind—dangerous technology that should perhaps remain unfound.

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Ep. 06-03: The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

Scott Carey’s boat drifts through a strange mist that leaves a metallic residue covering his body. Within a few weeks, he begins to notice that he is losing weight. A visit to the doctor confirms that he is also getting shorter. As he gets smaller and smaller, he determines that his exposure to insecticides and what must have been a radioactive mist has caused a genetic mutation. Soon, he is so small that encounters with the household cat and a spider become potentially life-threatening. What will he do?

Jack Arnold and Richard Matheson met in bar… It sounds like a joke, but when you take a classic genre director like Arnold and pair him with a leading genre writer like Matheson, magic happens. The Incredible Shrinking Man (1975) is one of those all-time classic films that never loses its punch. Join us as we discuss the myriad reasons why this was such a successful collaboration, including the screenplay, special, effects, and cast. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys goes where man is no longer top of the food chain, and where a vast and terrifying new world awaits us if we’re brave enough to face it.

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