Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast

CTS_ep 406 Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Richard suggests a French-Canadian vampire film called 'Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting' after seeing the intriguing title.

The episode begins with hosts Richard, Jolion, and Will introducing the podcast format and the movie 'Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting'. Richard explains he chose the film after seeing the title and watched it twice, appreciating its visuals and subdued humor. Jolion criticizes the male lead as boring and uninteresting, while Will finds it fine but not groundbreaking. They discuss the film's vampire lore, noting the unique slow-aging aspect. The conversation covers the film's visual influences, such as Dario Argento's lighting, and its use of anamorphic lens flares. Richard shares that the film won numerous awards in Canada, including eight wins from 22 nominations. The hosts debate the 'reluctant vampire' trope, referencing a 1951 EC comic, a BBC sitcom, and a real-life 2003 German cannibalism case. They analyze the characters, with Richard suggesting the male lead's numbness is intentional. The film's climax involves the vampires posing as hospital workers to feed on dying patients. The hosts share their recommendations: Richard and Will cautiously recommend it, while Jolion does not. The episode shifts to 'recently watched' segments, where they discuss films like 'Once Upon a Time at Christmas', 'The Bermuda Triangle' documentary, 'Salem's Lot', and TV shows like 'Undone' and 'Inside Number Nine'. They also mention books, including the novelization of 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. The episode ends with casual banter about Bigfoot movies and 'Rick and Morty' episodes.

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A thoughtful horror discussion that prizes mood, style, and knows when one bit pushes too far.

Chewing the Scenery finds its best rhythm in a conversation that lingers on mood, muted humor, and the film's striking visual style. The hosts keep circling back to the subdued approach, and that focus gives the episode a steady shape even when the jokes do not always land…

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For a vampire movie chat that likes the look and grumbles about the bat.

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