In this episode, Jason dives into our vault of listener suggestions to dig out one of his favorite subgenres: the made for tv movie. So join us as we check out A Cold Night’s Death from 1973, directed by Jerrold Freedman. While Jason praises the execution and stage-play like quality of the production, Dustin charts the many film connections held among the production staff. But before all that, we’ve got some recent watches ranging from a newer Argento doc and Dustin weighs in on whether Lisa Frankenstein is all that. And so much more!
Special thanks to Jon for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at genreexposure@gmail.com or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We’ve Been Watching:
-Jason: Dario Argento Panico (2023)
-Dustin: Black Cat (1991) & Lisa Frankenstein (2024) & Hazbin Hotel (2024)
Show Notes:
–A Cold Night’s Death Fan Trailer
–Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
–Go check out Unsung Horrors and celebrate their 100th episode
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–Related Film: The Card Player
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–Related Show: La Femme Nikita
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–Related Topic: TV Movies
-Connected Episodes: Made For TV Movies 1, 2, 3
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Next Time:
Flesh+Blood (1985)
