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Surrealism in Animated Horror - A Look at STOPMOTION on Shudder

Updated: Oct 29

In this episode of Horror Rewind, hosts Kelly Florence and Meg Hoffdahl delve into a nostalgic yet chilling exploration of stop-motion animation, beginning with fond memories of classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and humorous nods to Ben Wyatt from "Parks and Recreation."

They transition into a detailed review of a unique stop-motion and live-action film available on Shudder, which delves into a toxic mother-daughter relationship and the protagonist's journey to discover her creative voice amidst surreal and eerie encounters. The discussion covers the film's intricate emotional and psychological layers, its unsettling special effects, and the hauntingly ambiguous ending.

The hosts also explore "Soul Station," the animated prequel to "Train to Busan," and touch on a Netflix documentary about a charismatic 70s bank robber. The episode concludes with contrasting trailer reviews for the musical "Wicked" and the thriller "Heretic," setting a dynamic tone of horror, nostalgia, and anticipation.

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EPISODE TIME STAMPS

(08:33) Artistic Exploration and Identity Discovery

(19:02) Surreal Horror Film Review

(34:42) Zombie Prequel

(41:18) Animated Horror and Bank Robber Inspiration

(54:23) Musical Romance and Terrifying Thriller

Hey Horror Rewind fans! 🔪

We're thrilled to bring you another spine-chilling and nostalgia-infused episode of Horror Rewind! This week, your ghoulish hosts, Kelly and Meg, are taking you on a captivating journey from heartwarming childhood classics to mind-bending surreal horror.

We delve into the emotional and psychological layers of today's feature film, STOPMOTION's, narrative, exploring themes of identity, artistic expression, and the haunting influence of a toxic mother-daughter relationship.

You'll hear our thoughts on whether the young girl in the film is a ghost, a reflection of the protagonist's childhood, or her creative 'id'. The film's surreal elements keep us questioning reality, much like the fears tied to hypnosis and control.