466: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein [1948] Movie Discussion

Merry Spooky Day once again from all of us here at SFFCH. This year, we have decided to tackle a much loved, comedy horror classic
from Abbott and Costello which inspired a long run of them meeting various horror icons on screen. Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein is fondly remembered, highly rated and unexpectedly popular, so it must be a very good film, right?! Well…..
Up for discussion this week: why isn’t the filmed called “…Meets Dracula”, how confusing is the term ‘going gangbusters’, Lon Chaney Jr trying more than he probably should, Lou Costello being a weird little man, kinda cool bat transformations, kinda not cool 40’s chauvinism and losing our minds learning about the film’s behind the scenes jester.

465: Fortress [1985] Movie Discussion

There’s a surprising amount of films called Fortress, but we’re watching the most obscure one, the Australian family thriller (if that’s a genre) that constantly switches between jovial, Steven Spielberg-esque kids adventure in the outback and violent horror thriller with kidnapping, murder and rape threats. Be prepared for: improvised tools and weapons, decapitated duck heads, menstruation referred to as ‘The Curse’, deadly ‘Home Alone’ antics, hearts in jars and who carries that much salad dressing on them!