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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