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SciFrights – 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

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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

Welcome to our new season, "Director Double Bills". In each episode we will focus on a filmmaker and explore two of their films, one horror and one Science Fiction.

We begin the season with a big one: JC himself – John Carpenter. We are joined by fi... more

We conclude our current season on A.I. and technofear, going down the rabbit hole into the deepest reaches of cyberspace, reaching across planes of reality and into the depths of depravity. To do this, we discuss Lana and Lily Wachowski’s era-definin... more

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Brogan Morris
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Episode: Dirty Computers - Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) and Pulse (2001)
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Liam Dunn
Co-host of SciFrights; writer, filmmaker, and film critic
Dr. Lindsay Hallam
Co-host of SciFrights; course leader of film and screen studies, University of the Arts, London

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1. Be My Frankenstein: Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Splice (2009)
Q: Why is Splice categorized more as science fiction than horror?
Splice explores medical ethics and the consequences of genetic experimentation predominantly through a scientific lens rather than focusing solely on horror tropes.
1. Be My Frankenstein: Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Splice (2009)
Q: What is Frankensteinian about the films discussed?
The films reference themes of creation and the responsibility of creators towards their creations, along with the ethical boundaries that are crossed in the name of science.

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Two-host film discussions that pair a horror title with a science fiction classic to explore genre history, tropes, and social commentary. Episodes routinely examine themes like artificial intelligence, techno-fear, dystopian futures, and the cultural impact of technology on society, while unpacking filmmaking craft, narrative structure, and historical context. The format tends to blend thoughtful critique with enthusiastic fandom, often drawing connections between cinema and broader cultural anxieties. A notable strength is the dynamic, back-and-forth banter between experienced film commentators who bring academic insight and industry perspectives, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy rigorous genre analysis without losing sight of e... more

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