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In this episode of Just That Film Podcast, we revisit Clash of the Titans (1981), the beloved fantasy adventure that marked the final masterpiece from legendary visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen.

Joining us for this mythical adventure is our history and mythology-loving brother, George, who shares his memories of first watching the film as a child and reveals just how utterly terrifying Medusa was when he was young. Decades later, we revisit one of cinema’s greatest movie monsters to see if she still has the power to send shivers down our spines.

Directed by Desmond Davis, the film stars Harry Hamlin as Perseus alongside Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress, Claire Bloom, Burgess Meredith, Siân Phillips, Jack Gwillim, and Judi Bowker. Packed with unforgettable creatures including Medusa, the Kraken, Pegasus, Calibos, Bubo the mechanical owl, and giant scorpions, Clash of the Titans remains one of the defining fantasy films of the 1980s.

We discuss Ray Harryhausen’s groundbreaking stop-motion animation, Laurence Rosenthal’s sweeping score, the incredible cast, the film’s place in fantasy cinema, and why its practical effects continue to charm audiences in the age of CGI.

Is Clash of the Titans one of the greatest fantasy adventures ever made, and is Harryhausen’s Medusa still one of the most frightening creatures ever brought to the screen?

🎬 Topics include:
• Special guest George joins the discussion
• George remembers being terrified by Medusa as a child
• Ray Harryhausen’s legendary stop-motion effects
• Harry Hamlin as Perseus
• Laurence Olivier and the incredible supporting cast
• Favourite creatures and unforgettable scenes
• Greek mythology brought to life
• Why Clash of the Titans remains a fantasy classic

🎙️ Join us and our special guest George as we revisit a true fantasy classic filled with legendary heroes, unforgettable monsters, and childhood memories that still linger today.

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