Episode 44: Shapeshifters
This episode was recorded on September 26, 2024 and posted on December 14, 2024.
Content Warning: Light vulgarity.
Introduction
- Welcome to No Bodies Episode 44
- Introductions to your Ghosts Hosts with the Most - Lonely of Lonely Horror Club and Projectile Varmint aka Suzie
- Introductions to our guests - Justin McConnell director of Lifechanger (2018) and Billy D of Halloween Babies Podcast
- Today’s Topic: Shapeshifters in Horror
Discussion on Shapeshifting in Horror
- Defining shapeshifting
- Shapeshifting in mythology, folklore and culture
Media Discussion
- Lifechanger (2018)
- Possessor (2020)
- You Won’t Be Alone (2022)
Best Representations of Shapeshifters in Horror
Spoilers ahead!
Best
- Annihilation (2018) - Suzie
- The Borrower (1991) - Justin
- Nightbreed (1990) - Billy D
- Cat People (1942) - Lonely
Suzie’s Deep Cuts & Surface Wounds
- This segment highlights lesser known films based on their IMDB ratings. If something has 5k or under reviews on IMDB, we’ll call it a Deep Cut. If something has between 6-10k reviews on IMDB, we’ll call it a Surface Wound.
- Assimilate (2019)
- What Lies Below (2020)
- Dual (2022)
Closing Thoughts
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What are some standouts from the shapeshifter subgenre that we missed?
Thank you to our guest!
- Follow Justin McConnell on Instagram @unstablegroundjustin and stream Lifechanger (2018) on Tubi.
- Follow Billy D on Instagram @halloweenbabiespodcast and listen to Halloween Babies wherever you get your podcasts!
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