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Oct. 31, 2024

The Others: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Spooky Tuesday Review

On this week's Halloween episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are joined by Sydney Thompson, Chelsea Duff, and Monica Heidt of the horror movie podcast Spooky Tuesday to dissect Alejandro Amenábar's 2001 film 'The Others.' Their discussion covers everything from Nicole Kidman's A+ performance to the film's thematic grappling with faith to some first-time reactions to that twist.



00:26 Introduction to Queer Cinema Catch Up

00:40 Meet the Spooky Tuesday Team

02:08 First-Time Viewing and Childhood Experiences of 'The Others'

05:15 Themes and Twists

07:39 Comparing 'The Others' to Other Horror Films

13:18 Aesthetics and Rules

18:18 Emotional Impact and Personal Reflections

22:06 A Mysterious Encounter

22:37 Christopher Eccleston's Role

23:30 The Haunting Realization

24:58 Unraveling the Family's Fate

27:23 The Intruders and the Seance

37:02 The Power of Light and Mirrors

43:57 Faith and Belief in 'The Others'





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