Tag: Zombies

Ep. 07-03: Day of the Dead (1985)

DAY OF THE DEAD (1985), directed by George A. Romero, is the third installment in his iconic zombie trilogy. Set in an underground bunker after a zombie apocalypse, the film follows a group of scientists and military personnel struggling to survive. Tensions rise as they clash over how to handle the zombie threat, with one scientist attempting to domesticate the undead. The film offers a bleak exploration of human nature amid the horror of a decaying world.

Prepare to descend into apocalyptic depths with our latest episode as we explore George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead (1985). Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this chilling installment in Romero’s zombie trilogy, including the intense screenplay, claustrophobic setting, and the powerful performances by (most of) the cast. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys navigates a world overrun by the undead, uncovering dark secrets and confronting the very essence of human survival.

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Ep. 06-37: Night of the Living Dead (1968) REDUX

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)—Set in rural Pennsylvania, a disparate group seeks refuge in a farmhouse from reanimated corpses hungry for human flesh. As tensions rise within the claustrophobic setting, it soon becomes apparent that things are equally dangerous inside and out. Night of the Living Dead is more than just a terrifying tale of survival. It is a chilling reflection of humanity’s capacity for both heroism and destruction.

Join us for a very special REDUX, as we dissect the horror masterpiece that spawned a genre (and our podcast!), exploring its impact on cinema and its enduring legacy in pop culture. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys delves into the nightmarish world of Night of the Living Dead (1968), where the dead walk and the living fight for their lives against an unstoppable horde of the undead.

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Ep. 06-02: Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Ana is unpleasantly surprised when her husband is brutally attacked by her zombified neighbor. Ana flees and meets a police officer named Kenneth, along with more survivors who decide that their best chances of survival would be found in the deserted Crossroads Shopping Mall. When other trapped survivors need help and supplies begin running low, the group decides they cannot stay put forever at the Shopping Mall and devise a plan to escape.

Dawn of the Dead (2004) has big shoes to fill, improving upon the original Dawn of the Dead (1978), a major classic in the horror oeuvre. Unfortunately, cameos from the original cast and adding more characters fighting fast zombies is not enough. Join us as we discuss why this movie is flawed, including its director Zack Snyder. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys runs very fast to a shopping mall sanctuary, fighting an impossibly large and undefeatable mass of the undead. 

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Ep. 05-34: Paranormal Activity (2007) & REC (2007)

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2007)—After moving into a suburban home, Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) become increasingly disturbed by what appears to be a supernatural presence. Hoping to capture evidence of it on film, they set up video cameras in the house but are not prepared for the terrifying events that follow.

REC (2007)—Late-night television reporter Ángela Vidal is covering a story on the local firehouse. Through the lens of her cameraman, Pablo, they follow a team of firefighters who get a call from an apartment building nearby about a trapped woman. When they arrive, they find a woman who is obviously distressed. What follows is a night that none of them will ever forget.

Welcome to our last double-feature of the season, a double dose of classic found footage films. Neither of these films is perfect, but we feel the lesser popular one far exceeds its counterpart. Join us, as we discuss the pros and cons of both films, including the budget, screenplay (or lack thereof), pacing, cast, and scares! Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys plays voyeur to both a haunted house AND a zombie-infected apartment building. 

 

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