001 John Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy

Hollywood Steve and Anna Martin examine the history and context of John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy (The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness). We discuss Carpenter's inspirations in childhood fear, Reagan era politics, and the AIDS crisis. We also break down common thematic elements running through the trilogy. If you want more context for John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy, go check out our Patreon-exclusive episodes! Patreon.com/LegacyofBrutality