Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The greatest average American, premieres Wednesday, nine eight central on ABC and stream next day on Hulu." — Ben Kissel (Referencing a TV show unrelated to the main topic)
"You know, I think that people that say they're secular humanists are trying to take an approaching way out. Yeah. Absolutely. But losing all that anti that you need... if you're going to proclaim yourself as a secular humanist... where you're, you know, your anti-religion, your anti-god... your anti-government, you're an anarchist, you know... and that really goes... it needs a stronger work to back it up... secular humanism doesn't have enough all." — Shane Morton (Discussing philosophical stances)
"My schedule is going up over, like I saw in this contract. Six flights right through my monster wrestling on the weekends of the day. We run this crazy show at night. And then on the day's off, we've been shooting this movie. And it looks amazing." — Shane Morton (Describing his demanding work schedule)
This episode of Last Podcast on the Left dedicates its runtime to exploring a curated selection of horror movies. The hosts, Marcus Parks, Ben Kissel, and Henry Zebrowski, along with guest Shane Morton, a special effects artist, discuss various films, offering personal recommendations and insights into their creative processes. The discussion spans a wide array of subgenres within horror, from documentaries like "The Jeffrey Dahmer Files" to cult classics like "Mad House" and foreign language films such as "Raw Meat" and "[Rec]." The hosts analyze the storytelling, themes, and impact of these films, often with a darkly humorous tone.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Shane Morton's work in special effects, particularly his contributions to the show "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell." Morton details the challenges and creative aspects of his job, including specific techniques used to achieve gruesome and impactful effects. He shares anecdotes about his experiences on set, the collaborative nature of special effects, and his personal journey into the field. The conversation also touches upon Morton's background and his philosophical leanings, discussing his preference for identifying as a Satanist over a secular humanist due to what he perceives as a more robust framework for expressing certain beliefs.
The episode concludes with further film recommendations, including "I Survived BTK" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2," and a final plug for Morton's ongoing projects, such as the "Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse" and a new film titled "Dear God, No." The hosts express enthusiasm for the horror genre and its community, reinforcing their dedication to exploring darker themes and their appreciation for innovative filmmaking and special effects.