🎙️ Interview with John Hsu – Director of Dead Talents Society In this special episode of the Art or Trash Cinema Podcast — the Swiss film podcast dedicated to arthouse, horror, and exploitation cinema — we speak with acclaimed Taiwanese director John Hsu (Detention).
His latest film, Dead Talents Society, a sharp and truly-funny horror-comedy screened at NIFFF 2025, sparks a rich discussion covering:
👻 The existential struggles of ghosts in the afterlife 💼 Explorations of hustle culture and imposter syndrome 🧙♀️ The rising importance of Taiwanese folklore in cinema and national identity 🎬 Recommendations and examples of Taiwanese genre filmmaking
John shares how blending horror, humor, and folklore allows for emotional and political storytelling — and how pride in Taiwanese traditions may play a role in shaping modern genre films.
🌍 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your film podcast fix.
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