Jason X LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel & Jenny Slate (HDTGM Matinee)
The discussion centers around the movie "Jason X," set in the year 2455, where a group of students unwittingly brings the notorious killer Jason Voorhees aboard their spaceship, leading to a series of comedic and terrifying events. The hosts incorporate humor through recurring jokes tied to the movie's trailer, exploring the absurdity of combining slasher horror with a sci-fi setting.
Key Takeaways
- Jason X: the space odyssey no one asked for, proving that horror can also be bad science fiction.
- In 2001, 'Jason in Space' wasn't a cinematic leap, just a desperate leap of franchise imagination.
- If schlocky horror movies can go intergalactic, what's next? 'Fast and Furious: Mars Drift'?
- The real horror? Movies consistently recycling tired concepts instead of boldly venturing into new narratives.
- Ironic twist: fans often celebrate mediocrity, reminding us that sometimes, terrible films are simply beloved.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Jason Vorhees (person)
- Jenny Slate (person)
- Rob Hubel (person)
- Todd Farmer (person)
- Kane Hodder (person)
- David Cronenberg (person)
- Big Mouth (media)
- Transparent (media)
- YouTube Red (company)
- Amazon Prime (company)
- Captain Corelli's Mandolin (book)