The Shock Doctors Podcast

Episode 117 – Firestarter (2022)

A flawed but entertaining Stephen King property from the ’80s is turned into dimly lit, poorly written CGI capeshit.

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Episode 116 – We’re All Going to the World’s Fair

Jane Schoenbrun’s creepypasta opus is driven by an uncanny grasp of what makes the medium so effective, featuring two powerhouse performances and...

Episode 115 – Master (2022)

The lack of a clear primary protagonist, poor integration of witchcraft elements, and a compromised would-be bombshell in the third act combine to limit...

Episode 114 – Fresh

Buoyed by a pair of strong lead performances and a beguiling opening act, tonal issues nonetheless cause the film to stumble a bit as it builds toward...

Episode 113 – Umma

While the film tries to grapple with important themes – the cyclical nature of violence and the hardships of the immigrant experience – an utter...