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Episode 849 Without Creepypasta Warning Deathweb

·1 hr 31 min·5 clips
A YouTube comment accuses the hosts of skirting a major political debate, sparking a heated defense.
The episode opens with the hosts reading and reacting to a YouTube comment that criticized their handling of political topics like Reagan and presidential immunity in a previous episode. This leads to a broader discussion about the challenges of being independent podcasters, including sponsorship difficulties and competition with well-funded shows. The main review segment focuses on two films. First, they discuss the 1994 TV movie 'Without Warning,' directed by Robert Iscove, which presents a fictional news report about three meteorite fragments hitting Earth on the 45th parallel. The hosts praise its realistic broadcast style, use of character actors like Jane Kaczmarek, and ambiguous ending that leaves the alien threat unresolved. They compare it to last week's film, 'Special Bulletin.' Second, they review the 2024 anthology 'Creepypasta Death Web,' available on Tubi, which features short horror stories based on creepypastas. The hosts criticize its poor writing, inconsistent VHS and digital filters, and lack of narrative depth, citing a particularly absurd segment about a cursed poster. Contributor Joe reviews 'Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance,' highlighting its cultural influence and tense scenes. Reverend Scott reviews 'Special Bulletin' and the 1980 film 'Without Warning,' providing additional grades. The episode concludes with brief mentions of other media, like manga titles and the film 'The Bikeriders.'

As heard by us

A loose cult-film chat finds its footing in grounded sci-fi and the appeal of unseen aliens.

Outside the Cinema starts with a loose detour through YouTube comments, then settles into sharper territory once the hosts compare the featured film with Special Bulletin, which one of them slightly prefers.

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Why you'd press play

You want realistic sci-fi, an A-minus verdict, and a creepy-pasta follow-up they are still trying to place.

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