FOREVER MIDNIGHT - Horror Movie Podcast.

Ep -281: Late Night With The Devil & Immaculate.

·1 hr 41 min·5 clips

Why are there suddenly so many horror movies in theaters, from haunted teddy bears to Winnie the Pooh Part 2?

The episode begins with casual banter among the hosts about their creative projects and upcoming music shows in Los Angeles. They then note the post-strike surge of horror movies in theaters, listing titles like 'Immaculate,' 'Imaginary,' 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2,' and 'Love Lies Bleeding.' The hosts focus first on 'Late Night with the Devil,' describing it as a found-footage film set on a 1977 late-night talk show where a host attempts a sensational Halloween special that summons a demon. They praise the period authenticity, set design, and lead actor David Dastmalchian, while critiquing the CGI and the disconnect between broadcast and behind-the-scenes footage. A significant segment addresses the controversy over AI-generated interstitial art (owl and skeleton cards) used in the film, debating the ethics and impact on artists. The conversation shifts to 'Immaculate,' a serious horror film about a nun (Sydney Sweeney) who experiences an immaculate conception at a remote Italian convent that cares for dying nuns. The hosts appreciate the atmospheric dread, Catholic imagery, and violent moments, though they find the plot predictable, especially after a biologist priest is introduced. They compare the two films' contrasting tones—one fun and devil-centric, the other solemn and religion-focused. The episode also touches on upcoming horror trailers like 'Cuckoo' and 'Abigail,' and briefly mentions actors like Scott Grimes and Sam Elliott. Throughout, the hosts maintain a conversational, critical, and enthusiastic tone about the current horror landscape.

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A loose horror hangout that finds real pleasure in style, craft, and blasphemous atmosphere.

Forever Midnight uses Immaculate as a loose excuse for a horror hangout, and that looseness helps. The hosts settle into talk about style and craft, and the episode works best when it treats possession stories less like homework and more like something to riff on after a late…

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For when you want horror talk that turns a rainy night into castle-drenched, Catholic-adjacent comedy.

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