Have any of you ever seen Prophecy? John Frankenheimer’s creature feature (written by The Omen’s David Seltzer) is one of the most outlandish, ridiculous, monster movies I’ve ever seen. Basically, it’s about mutated animals along the Androscoggin River in Maine. There are giant salmon, man-eating raccoons, huge tadpoles, and even Katahdin, a deformed, monstrous bear infected with fungicide. It’s outrageous in the best possible way, and a given for me on account of my sheer love of the 1970s and 1980s brand of eco-horror. Interestingly enough, even Quentin Tarantino is a fan. The best news yet? Prophecy is streaming free on Paramount+.
Check out a trailer and synopsis below:
Per Paramount+: Robert Foxworth and Talia Shire star as a doctor and his wife, who travel to Maine to research the impact of the lumber industry on the environment. They begin to investigate mysterious events: freaks of nature and bizarre and human deaths.
I have always had a soft spot for eco-horror, especially when branded with animals run amok. I love a Cocaine Bear as much as the next guy, but it just doesn’t hit the same without the conspicuous folly of man. Whether it’s logging, pesticides, over-fishing, or chemical waste, horror is uniquely poised to exaggerate (though not always) the horrific impact we’re having on our natural world and the consequences we might face because of it.
I was thrilled, then, to see that Quentin Tarantino, as part of his New Beverly review series, is as much a fan of Prophecy as I am. While his review is peppered with that trademark Tarantino hedging—it’s trash, but fun trash—there’s clear admiration for the monstrous ursid horror.
Check out a snippet of Quentin Tarantino’s review below:
“John Frankenheimer’s Prophecy is pretty much a piece of shit from the word go, but the more it goes, the more enjoyable this piece of shit gets, till it can officially be classified under that beloved category, enjoyable piece of shit.”
You can check out Quentin Tarantino’s full, archived thoughts here. Prophecy screened at Tarantino’s New Beverly in early 2020 as part of a trilogy of eco-terror that featured Orca and Nightwing for one of the greatest curated screenings I’ve ever encountered. Prophecy may not scare you all that much, but it is absolutely worth seeking out on Paramount+. I promise you’ll have a great time.
What do you think? Do you agree with Quentin Tarantino (or me)? Are you a fan of Prophecy? Be sure to check it out on Paramount+ and let me know what you think over on Twitter @Chadiscollins.
Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Movie [To Hell & Back]
To Hell & Back is when Development Hell revisits classic episodes with iconic guests.First up: Are You Afraid of the Dark: The MovieIn 2019, Nickelodeon announced a feature film version of their classic 90s series 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' Horror mainstay Gary Dauberman was reportedly attached to write, yet nothing has made it to the screen. Will we see an AYAOTD full-length film? Hear what Rainier Croft of Horror4Kids thinks on this very spooky episode.Special guest Rainier Croft, aka Horror4KidsSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp’s Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe
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Post Mortem with Mick Garris
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Live from the Aero Theater in Santa Monica California, Mick Garris is interviewed by Mike Flanagan to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of 'The Stand' miniseries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Post Mortem with Mick Garris
DARK SANCTUM: Audio terror from DREAD and Wondery+ [Exclusive Sneak Peek]
Wondery+ and DREAD present you with an exclusive sneak peek of the terrifying audio anthology series DARK SANCTUM.Tune into terror for a new season of Dark Sanctum, the premier horror anthology audio series from the DREAD Podcast Network, available exclusively on Wondery+From the twisted team responsible for top-charting horror podcasts like Inside JAWS and Inside THE EXORCIST, Dark Sanctum is an award-winning scripted anthology with seven new shocking chapters that are as fun as they are frightening.The unimaginable mental anguish of being buried alive…The intimate betrayal of discovering your lover is a sadistic demon…The maddening horror of voices of loved ones mimicked by ancient evils…The existential burden of a dead parent’s final wish unraveling the fabric of reality itself…Exclusive Offer for DREAD Podcast Network listeners:Start your 30-day free trial and listen to Dark Sanctum exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Click here to redeem now.Dark Sanctum was created, written, produced, and directed by Mark Ramsey (Inside JAWS, Inside THE EXORCIST) with sound design by Jeff Schmidt (Dirty John, Dr. Death). Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media and Josh Korngut (Development Hell) for Dread Central!Listen to DARK SANCTUM exclusively and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
