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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2008) | Cinema Shock Roulette

"I'm twelve. But I've been twelve for a long time."
For the latest radomly chosen Cinema Shock Roulette entry, the wheels of fate have taken us to Sweden, where we’ll explore the story behind Tomas Alfredson’s LET THE RIGHT ONE IN.
Based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN was almost instantly recognized as a modern day horror classic when it was released in 2008. In this episode, we’ll walk through its entire process of how the film came to be, from its origins as a Swedish-language novel, through its development and eventual release as a film from a director not known for working within the horror genre.
This is everything you need to know about LET THE RIGHT ONE IN.
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This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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WILD AT HEART: David Lynch, Nicolas Cage & the Road to Cannes

After the first season of TWIN PEAKS, David Lynch turned his attention back to film — and WILD AT HEART was the result. In this episode, we track how Lynch adapted Barry Gifford’s violent romance novel, cast Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern, and took the film all the way to Cannes, where it earned the festival’s top prize — and some serious backlash.
While this is our final episode in our current series covering the career of David Lynch, our journey through Lynch’s work is not over. In the coming weeks, we will be launching Fire Shock With Me, a TWIN PEAKS watch-along series where we will be working our way through Lynch’s seminal TV series in its entirety. Those episodes will be available exclusively to our $5 and up subscribers on CinemaShock+, where you’ll also find extended versions of all David Lynch episodes that include additional bonus segments. Join now at cinemashock.net/plus
Up Next: Cinema Shock Roulette: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:
Andrew C. | Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | Curt M. | Elton Novara | Justin V. | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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TWIN PEAKS: David Lynch’s Northwest Passage to Primetime Weirdness

David Lynch’s journey to TWIN PEAKS started long before Agent Cooper ordered his first slice of cherry pie. In this episode, we dig into the origins of the landmark pilot — from Lynch’s post-BLUE VELVET career crossroads to his unlikely partnership with TV veteran Mark Frost, and how they came together to create one of the strangest, most influential shows to ever hit network television.
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:
Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | curtcake5k | Elton Novara | Jvance325 | MagicBloat | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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BLUE VELVET: David Lynch’s American Nightmare

After the failure of DUNE, David Lynch bounced back with BLUE VELVET—a film that redefined his career and shocked audiences with its blend of innocence and darkness.
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Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | curtcake5k | Elton Novara | Jvance325 | MagicBloat | Nate Izod | Robert Stinson
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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Interview with Max Evry, author of 'A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune - An Oral History'

For this special BONUS episode, we sat down for a chat with Max Evry, author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune - An Oral History, one of the most comprehensive behind-the-scenes books that we've come across, and one that was a major resource for our episode covering the making of DUNE.
In this interview, we chat with Max about all things DUNE, David Lynch, Hollywood book-to-film adapatations, and somehow, the 1993 movie SUPER MARIO BROS.
Max interviewed a lot of the folks involved in the making of DUNE (including Lynch himself!), making his insights into the film's creation wholly unique. We can't thank him enough for taking the time to sit down with us!
Follow Max Evry on X at @maxevry and Instagram at @maxevry1 and visit his website at maxevry.com.
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This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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DUNE: David Lynch’s Desert Disaster

After THE ELEPHANT MAN, David Lynch took on the biggest challenge of his career: adapting DUNE. It didn’t go well. Here’s how one of the most infamous sci-fi flops came to be.
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Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | curtcake5k | Jvance325 | MagicBloat | Nate Izod | Elton Novara
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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THE ELEPHANT MAN: How David Lynch Broke Into Hollywood

David Lynch’s strange road to Hollywood began here—with a haunting biopic about humanity, dignity, and monstrous cruelty. This is the story of how THE ELEPHANT MAN came to be.
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:
Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | curtcake5k | Jvance325 | MagicBloat | Nate Izod
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net

ERASERHEAD: David Lynch's Dreams of Darkness and Decay

We dive into the long, strange journey behind ERASERHEAD — from David Lynch’s early years at AFI, to the film’s near-abandonment, to its resurrection as a cult classic that redefined the midnight movie scene.
🎧 Want even more?CinemaShock+ subscribers get access to an extended version of this episode, featuring bonus discussion and exclusive segments. Learn more at cinemashock.net/plus.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:
Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | curtcake5k | Jvance325 | MagicBloat | Nate Izod
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net
 
 

David Lynch: Strange Beginnings

We kick off David Lynch: Between Two Worlds with a look at the origins of one of cinema’s most distinctive voices — from Lynch’s suburban upbringing and art school years to the eerie, experimental short films that laid the groundwork for ERASERHEAD and beyond.
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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: The Rise of the Ultimate Midnight Movie

Before we close out our exploration of Midnight Movies with David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD, we’re taking a detour into the glitter-soaked, fishnet-wrapped world of what may be the most iconic midnight movie of them all: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.
It all started as a quirky stage production in a small experimental theater in London—but what followed was a pop culture explosion. ROCKY HORROR defied its disastrous box office debut and transformed into the longest continuously running theatrical release of all time.
In this episode, we trace the film’s journey from the original stage musical to the cult sensation it became. We’ll explore its critical reception, its disastrous early screenings, its resurrection on the midnight circuit, and how it became a global rite of passage for weirdos and outsiders everywhere.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious first-timer, we’ll give you the full story behind THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net