The Psychosexual Horror of Blood Tide (1982)

Midnight Local

We are talking about the 1984 film 'Blood Tide,' starring James Earl Jones and the guy from Karate Kid! We analyze the film's plot and production, and discuss the implications of its psychosexual horror elements, including themes of sacrifice and insanity. This movie made us really miss the low-budget creativity of the 80s and 90s. Listen to the end for some personal anecdotes from Greg's student filmmaking days and hints into what we might be watching next.

Chapters -

00:00 Opening Rituals and Childhood Stories

02:58 Exploring Blood Tide and Its Creators

06:02 Master Rakas and His Unique Style

08:49 The Craft of Blood Tide

12:02 Plot Overview and Character Dynamics

15:02 Themes of Sacrifice and Insanity

23:15 Exploring Duress and Sacrifice

24:36 The Complexity of Character Relationships

26:03 The Appeal of Low-Budget Creativity

30:10 The Role of Mythology in Storytelling

32:06 The Importance of Character Development

34:10 Cultural Reflections in Film

36:32 The Evolution of Independent Cinema

40:40 The Impact of Budget on Film Quality

47:39 Underwater Filmmaking Challenges

50:30 Scrappy Student Filmmaking

52:50 Upcoming Movie Discussions

54:00 Cultural Reflections in Horror

01:00:20 Longevity and Anti-Aging Trends

01:02:58 Malthusian Sci-Fi and Overpopulation Concerns

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