SciFrights
Liam Dunn and Lindsay HallamSciFrights – a movie podcast from the Interzone where horror meets science fiction.
In each episode hosts Liam Dunn and Dr Lindsay Hallam will explore a theme through two films, one horror and one science fiction. They will discuss the place of the film within the history of the genre, the ways the film employs genre tropes and style, and analyse the film’s historical context and social commentary... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||
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In this episode we are joined by filmmaker and programmer, Craig Williams, to explore the work of arthouse auteur, Claire Denis. We discuss her graphic tale of cannibalistic lust, TROUBLE EVERY DAY (20:06), and the dark psychosexual space prison film... more
In this episode we are joined by Mike Muncer, host of The Evolution of Horror podcast, to discuss Danny Boyle, a director who has been working steadily across many genres. We begin by going over Boyle's career, his signature style and collaboration w... more
Continuing our new season on Director Double Bills, in this episode we focus on action auteur Kathryn Bigelow, exploring her 1987 vampire Western NEAR DARK (31: 57) and the 1995 cyberpunk tech-noir STRANGE DAYS (1:39:15).
Joining us today to discuss... more
We are joined by an incredible guest, comic book artist and author, Stephen R. Bissette, to discuss one of our favourite directors, David Cronenberg!
We will be focusing on two key films: first up we’ll explore how a broken marriage spawns monstrous... more
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Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
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Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Belgium/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  New Zealand/TV & Film/Film History |
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What is SciFrights about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show is a two-film format exploring horror and science fiction through themed lens, often tying cinematic choices to broader cultural and technological anxieties. Recent episodes reveal a fascination with how technology reshapes reality, identity, and social behavior, from AI and surveillance to digital privacy and dystopian futures. Hosts regularly compare classic and contemporary works to unpack genre evolution, narrative structure, and social commentary, while noting how fear and ethics intersect with everyday life. A standout trait is the duo's ability to connect cinematic tropes to real-world concerns—making complex ideas accessible to devoted genre fans and casual listeners alike.
Across recent samples, the conversations balance... more
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1. The Evolution of Horror
2. BLOODHAUS
3. The Empire Film Podcast
4. The Rewatchables
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SciFrights launched 2 years ago and published 22 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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