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This episode we are talking about two films that take place within the entertainment industry of Los Angeles: 2014’s Starry Eyes and 2016 The Neon Demon.

We begin by talking about what we’ve seen recently. We were fortunate enough to catch a screening of A Nightmare On Elm St 3: Dream Warriors in Philadelphia as part of the Wizard World/Bloody Disgusting horror festival. What made the screening extra special was that there was live commentary by director Chuck Russell and the one and only Heather Langenkampf. To make it even MORE extra special was that the event was MC’d by Ryan Lamber and Andre Gower of the classic ‘80s horror movie The Monster Squad. We briefly discuss Justin seeing The Mummy and The Bye Bye Man, and then we spend a goodish amount of time talking about a film we both loved called It Comes At Night.

First up is 2014’s Starry Eyes. We begin by giving a brief summation of the plot and discuss the film’s influences from some other classic horror films, including the works of David Lynch, as well as Rosemary’s Baby and Possession.

The film as a metaphor for what it’s like to struggle in the film industry of Los Angeles is discussed at length.

The performances of the actors, the