Ep. 03-11: The Fly (1958 & 1986)

Both the 1956 and 1986 versions of The Fly tell the story of a scientist transformed into a grotesque creature after a common housefly enters unseen into a molecular transporter he is experimenting with, resulting in his atoms being combined with those of the insect and producing a hybrid creature. Both films feature brilliant, obsessed, tragic scientists literally in the right place at the wrong time. And like the aforementioned creature, both films are hybrids too… combining strong tropes from both sci-fi and horror.

Episode 03-11 THE FLY(S)

Welcome to our second double feature this season. And this one is a winner, folks—BOTH films deserve their spot in the hallowed halls of the horror/sci-fi canon. Join us as we discuss their casts, the variations in the story, and what key elements lift both films up solidly on their own. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys enters the lab of a formerly sane and reputable scientist, only to find a chamber of horrors released from the proposed advancement of humanity.

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Ep. 03-09: Children of Men (2006)

Season Three, Episode 9 “Children of Men”

When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, a disillusioned bureaucrat (Clive Owen) becomes the unlikely champion in the fight for the survival of Earth’s population. To do so, he must confront his own demons and protect the planet’s last remaining hope from danger.

Welcome to the not-so-distant, yet bleak, future where humanity is going extinct. Join us as we discuss this harrowing yet hopeful modern science fiction classic and the distinct elements that lift it in such high regard. Listen, as Johnny Has the Key dives deep into war-torn Europe, where danger is everywhere, and humanity’s last hope is being escorted through the darkened chaos to, perhaps, a brighter future.

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Creative Contact

When David proposed the idea of doing a podcast I really didn’t think it would pan out. We’re both busy guys. He travels all the time. I’ve been slowly developing an indie-writing career in addition to my main job.

But the seed was planted and things eventually took root.

I listen to a lot of podcasts. In the beginning, to learn from other indie writers about the self-publishing industry, now more for pleasure. So, I was familiar with the medium. When I asked David what would be our subject matter he immediately answered: horror and science fiction… subjects we have been more than comfortable with for a very long time.