In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, I’m joined by Maryland Phil as we take a closer look at David Cronenberg’s The Fly (1986), a film that remains one of the most significant examples of body horror and one of the most meaningful horror remakes.

We talk about how the story evolved from a 1957 short story and a 1958 film into Cronenberg’s version, which shifts the focus toward illness, identity, and the fear of watching the body decline. We explore how the film reflects anxieties of the 1980s, from Cold War tension to the parallels many viewers saw with the AIDS crisis, and how those themes shape the way Seth Brundle’s transformation is understood today.

We walk through the film’s structure, from the initial scientific breakthrough to the escalation of physical and emotional deterioration, and how the relationship between Seth and Veronica grounds the horror in something human rather than spectacle.

From its commentary on obsession and scientific overreach to its portrayal of identity loss and the strain disease places on relationships, The Fly continues to resonate. Toward the end of the episode, we dig into the film’s legacy, the influence it had on later body-horror works, and why it’s often regarded as one of the strongest remakes in the genre.

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In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, I’m taking a close look at Thanksgiving (2023), Eli Roth’s holiday slasher that grew out of the fake Grindhouse trailer from 2007. I walk through the film’s plot, from the Black Friday riot that kicks everything off to the reveal of Sheriff Eric Newlon behind the John Carver mask. I break down how the story uses themes of consumerism, guilt, responsibility, and authority, and how the film blends satire with straightforward slasher elements. I also discuss what works, what doesn’t, and why the tone may feel uneven for some viewers. Toward the end, I go over what we know about the upcoming sequel, the possibilities for the sheriff’s return, and how the franchise might expand its holiday-horror identity. If you’re interested in where Thanksgiving fits within the larger tradition of seasonal slashers, or you’re curious about the direction the next film might take, this episode covers the key ideas, story beats, and commentary surrounding this new entry in the genre.

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Before The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity, there was a VHS tape that terrified Japan, and later, the world. In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, the Remake vs. Original series continues with Ringu (1998) and its American counterpart, The Ring (2002). We examine how Hideo Nakata’s minimalist, folklore-infused story of Sadako and a cursed videotape reshaped Japanese horror through quiet dread and psychological tension. Then we look at how Gore Verbinski’s Western adaptation reframed those fears for early-2000s audiences, turning superstition into investigation and amplifying its visual atmosphere through cold, haunting imagery. The conversation explores each film’s approach to technology, isolation, motherhood, and the concept of the “curse” itself, spiritual versus viral, suggestion versus spectacle. Through comparisons of style, theme, and cultural context, we ask the central question: Does The Ring enhance or dilute the terror of Ringu?

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