EPISODE 397: SPECIES

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The year is 1995. Kurt Cobain blew his head off last year, or someone blew his head off, at the very least. Singles from Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, The Offsprings’ Smash, and Radiohead’s The Bends are lighting up the radio. And Wonderwall, don’t forget Wonderwall. Secretly, and shamefully, you regularly check VH1 to see if the video for Collective Soul’s song, “December” is on. No one must ever know about this 🎶

Then, here comes Natasha Henstridge as a predatory alien searching for the perfect mate to begin populating her species on Earth🤰

Forest Whitaker plays a man with clairvoyant abilities, which in this film apparently means he is gifted with the ability to point out obvious, readily observable things. Michael Madsen wears sunglasses the whole time and doesn’t know how to hold a gun. Then, there’s Oscar-winner, Sir Ben fucking Kingsley approaching the material like it’s Shakespeare.

Join us as we revisit SPECIES, a very special relic of 1995 🧬 

“You created a monster with some kind of formula you got from outer space. The damn thing got away, and now you want us to hunt it down and kill it. She would make one excellent biological weapon. If someone out there thought we were some kind of galactic weed that was going to spread through the universe…she’s the cure and where the disease.” It’s the Who Goes There Podcast Episode 397!

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EPISODE 396: COMMUNION

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There’s been a whole lot of talk about aliens lately. Some of it potentially historic, some of it hilarious. This episode we take a deep dive into the film adaptation of Whitley Streiber’s best-selling book based upon his own alleged experiences with extraterrestrials, 1989’s COMMUNION 👽 

Grey aliens, sleep paralysis, abduction, bad late 80’s fashion, alien dance parties, little blue people, doppelgängers, anal probes, and a lead performance from Christopher Walken at peak absurdity make this a strong contender for one of the strangest Hollywood productions ever made.

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EPISODE 395: TOKYO GORE POLICE

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Sahhhhhh dudes! As the reigning monarch of our Patreon, King Hans has decreed a foray into the action splatter excess of 2008’s TOKYO GORE POLICE. Luckily, we have some help to discuss this profound film. That’s right! Matt’s back for this episode to join in the festivities.

“What’s the matter officer? I’ll tell you what’s the matter. It’s a little insurance policy called Directive 4, my little contribution to your psychological profile. Any attempt to arrest a senior officer of OCP results in shutdown. What did you think? That you were an ordinary police officer? You’re our product, and we can’t very well have our products turning against us, can we?” It’s the Who Goes There Podcast Episode 395!

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EPISODE 394: OLDBOY

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This episode we get into Korean auteur Park Chan-Wook’s modern cult classic, OLDBOY,  which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a limited theatrical re-release. It’s a tale of revenge, obsession, torture, and terrible truths. It’s also got one of the most influential single-shot takes in cinema history, involving a hammer.

“You really are the very monster I created, aren’t you? But you won’t find out the “why” of this if you kill me. Fifteen years of being curious would go to waste. You want to torture me, but I can simply kill myself first. Do you want revenge, or do you want the truth? Revenge is good for your health, but pain will find you again.”
It’s the Who Goes There Podcast Episode 394!

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

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and now…a very special WGT Halloween TRIPLE Episode! That’s right! It’s a three-headed beast as we tackle SAW X, THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER, and NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU.

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EPISODE 393: TREMORS

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There’s not too many genre mashup monster/comedy/adventure/horror films out there, and even less that are any good. What other cases can be made against 1990’s TREMORS? Well, it’s PG-13, so there’s that. It has Reba McEntire and the Dad from Family Ties.

But enough of all that, if you’re among those of us who helped turn it into a cult classic over the years after it’s abysmal initial theatrical run, you already know this is all a jest. How does it hold up though? Listen and find out. 

“So what if we make it to the rocks? We’ll be dead in three days anyway! This bastard ain’t smarter than us. I’m gonna go for it. I GOT A GODDAMN PLAAAAN!” It’s The Who Goes There Podcast Episode 393!

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EPISODE 392: ROBOCOP 2

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Drug addict cyborgs, infant hostages, elderly abuse, kid drug lords, the firebombing of a drug treatment clinic, a violent robbery committed by a pack of boy scouts and their scout leader. When Frank Miller (yes, that Frank Miller) landed the gig writing ROBOCOP 2, it’s as though he took it upon himself as a personal challenge to push the savage satirical edge of the first film to it’s most extreme form. But how has this initially maligned sequel aged over the years? Is it worthy of a reappraisal? Listen and find out.

“On the international scene, the Amazon nuclear facility has blown its stack, irradiating the world’s largest rain forest. Environmentalists are calling it a disaster–but don’t they always?” It’s the Who Goes There Podcast, Episode 392! 

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EPISODE 391: TALK TO ME

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This episode we finally discuss A24’s recent breakout, Talk To Me. Serving as the feature film directorial debut of brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, the movie revolves around a group of teenagers experimenting with a mysterious embalmed hand which allows them to contact, and temporarily be inhabited by, spirits. Needless to say, things go too far. Prior to writing and helming the film, the Philippou Brothers created and have operated Australian Youtube Channel RackaRacka since 2013, known for it’s horror/comedy videos. 

“If you die while they’re in you, they have you forever.” It’s the Who Goes There Podcast episode 391!

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EPISODE 390: THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

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This episode we return to 1997 when Al Pacino (“greeeeeeeat ass!!!”) played himself playing the devil and Keanu Reeves terrified us with his attempt at a Southern Accent. It’s The Who Goes There Podcast, Episode 390: The Devil’s Advocate. Review starts right around the 30-minute mark, after Jorge and Rhett briefly discuss some Billy Joel deep cuts. 

“Who are you carrying all those bricks for anyway? God? Is that it? God? Why I’ll tell you…let me give you a little inside information about God. God likes to watch. He’s a prankster. Think about it. He gives man… instincts. He gives you this extraordinary gift, and then what does he do? I swear, for his own amusement…his own private, cosmic, gag reel; he sets the rules in opposition. It’s the goof of all time. Look, but don’t touch. Taste, but don’t swallow. And while you’re jumping from one foot to the next, what is he doing? He’s laughing his sick, fucking ass off! He’s a tightass! He’s a sadist! He’s an absentee landlord! Worship that?! Never!” 

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EPISODE 389: THE POPE’S EXORCIST

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Have you ever wanted to see late career Russell Crowe portraying a Vatican appointed exorcist? Have you ever wanted to see him do this while riding a Vespa 🛵 wearing sunglasses 🕶️ and Faith No More’s ‘We Care A Lot’ plays in the background? Your time has come. It’s The Who Goes There Podcast EPISODE 389: THE POPE’S EXORCIST. 

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