High Strange Streams #7 - Mimic Search, The Watson-Scott Test, Outlast and More!
From High Strange TV
The discussion delves into various topics including the financial support necessary for producing films, recommendations for horror movies like "Oculus," and the evolution of the horror genre since the early 2000s. The speaker reflects on personal experiences in horror cinema and the changes brought by influential filmmakers, emphasizing the impact of films from production companies like Blumhouse.
Key Takeaways
- Horror's resurgence began with Blumhouse; finally, fresh chills replaced tired tropes from the early 2000s.
- Oculus cleverly traps characters with a haunted mirror—proving sometimes the best horror is psychological, not just visceral.
- Forget ghost hunting—British podcast Folklands reveals that exploring creepy histories can be far more entertaining.
- The U.S. has witch trials; the UK has druidic tunnels. Why does every creepy block party feel unfair?
- Ad revenue is great, but nothing beats a Super Chat from fans when funding passion projects like indie films.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Murkoff Corporation (company)
- Outlast (product)
- Mount Massive Asylum (location)
- Mike Flanagan (person)
- Connie Stephen (person)
- Project Wall Rider (concept)
- Jim Downey (person)
- Oculus (book)
- Lieutenant Marcus Rinz (person)
- Folklands (media)
- Insidious (media)
- Jason Chub (person)
- Paranormal Activity (media)
- Tranquility Base (location)