This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes take a wild trip through 80s sci-fi horror with "Lifeforce" (1985); a movie neither of them had seen before and both are still trying to fully process.Mike Field finds himself swept up in the film’s 80s charm, enjoying the practical effects, the British cast, and the sheer weirdness of it all. Mike Butler… not so much. While he admits some of the effects are impressive, he finds the story and themes to be all over the place. The movie can’t seem to decide what it wants to say about sexuality and femininity, swinging from empowerment to exploitation and back again without ever landing.Still, buried beneath the chaos, Butler believes there’s a much better film somewhere inside Lifeforce. One that could’ve leaned into a darker, more restrained horror approach. With stronger direction, a clearer tone, and an HR Giger-inspired aesthetic, it could have been a haunting sci-fi masterpiece instead of an 80s fever dream.So get your silver swords and keep your pants on, it's time for Forgotten Horror!What's your favorite Tobe Hooper film?🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction3:40 - Film Facts9:21 - Film Discussion32:20 - Reviews36:49 - Who Would You Recommend This To?38:44 - Why Is This Forgotten?41:41 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Lifeforce #TobeHooper #Vampires #Horror #ForgottenHorror #SciFi #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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Now Showing - Tron: Ares
This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, Mike Butler and Mike Field take their seats inside the Grid for the long-awaited "Tron: Ares". As the follow-up to "Tron: Legacy", the film brings dazzling visuals, IMAX-ready spectacle, and a pulsating score by Nine Inch Nails—all things that both hosts enjoyed.But while the aesthetics and sound are electric, the story struggles to keep that spark alive. Field and Butler agree Jared Leto is fine as Ares; the film's issues aren’t his fault. Instead, they point to weak writing, underdeveloped supporting characters, and the frustrating decision to mostly ignore elements from Legacy that made that film stand out."Tron: Ares" is a feast for the eyes and ears—but not quite the follow-up the franchise deserved. After this, it might be at least another decade before we see the Grid again.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com#ForgottenCinema #TronAres #Ares #Tron #TronLegacy #JaredLeto #SciFi #ForgottenCinema #NowShowing #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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Cabin Fever
This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes head into the woods with "Cabin Fever" (2001), Eli Roth’s debut horror film that aimed to revive the “cabin in the woods” subgenre.Unfortunately…neither Mike Butler nor Mike Field are fans. While they can appreciate the craftsmanship: some strong visuals, solid practical effects, and moments of inspired direction, the rest of the film collapses under its own writing. The characters are grating, the plot feels forced, and the tone shifts so wildly that any tension or scares are replaced by confusion.What’s most frustrating is that "Cabin Fever" clearly wants to honor classic horror setups like "The Evil Dead", "Friday the 13th", and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", but ends up missing the point of what made those movies effective in the first place. It’s a film with the heart of a love letter to horror, but the writing chops of a bad parody.So grab your bottled water and steer clear of that creek—it’s time to talk about a movie that infected the genre in all the wrong ways.What's your favorite Cabin in the Woods-style horror film? And why is it "Evil Dead"? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction3:10 - Film Facts9:31 - Film Discussion34:53 - Reviews41:06 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44:16 - Why Is This Forgotten?47:28 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #CabinFever #EliRoth #RyderStrong #Horror #ForgottenHorror #CabinInTheWoods #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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Session 9
This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes descend into the abandoned halls of "Session 9" (2001), one of the earliest horror films shot digitally—and one that still manages to feel unsettling decades later.Both Mike Field and Mike Butler admire the filmmaking craft on display. Butler especially praises the cinematography, the striking shot choices, and the eerie use of setting and color that turns a decaying asylum into a character of its own. Field agrees that the direction and performances elevate the movie well beyond its budget.However, Butler takes issue with the script, finding it thin and a bit too reminiscent of a college film student’s thesis project. Even so, both Mikes agree that Session 9 is an easy recommendation for filmmakers and horror fans interested in atmospheric storytelling, haunting locations, and the transition into the digital age of cinema.Who's your favorite insane asylum/hospital set horror film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction4:07 - Film Facts10:00 - Film Discussion33:15 - Reviews39:10 - Who Would You Recommend This To?41:12 - Why Is This Forgotten?42:53 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Session9 #DavidCaruso #PeterMullan #Horror #ForgottenHorror #Slasher #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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New Nightmare
Forgotten Horror 7 kicks off with "Wes Craven’s New Nightmare" (1994), the meta slasher that dared to blur the lines between fiction and reality.Both Mike Butler and Mike Field appreciate some of the ideas here—bringing Freddy Krueger into the “real” world, playing with Heather Langenkamp as herself, and giving Wes Craven and Robert Englund roles in their own nightmare. But as the Mikes discuss, the film doesn’t quite go far enough with its meta concept. Instead, it feels like wasted potential: not enough scares, not enough exploration of Craven himself, and too few moments where the horror fully delivers.The Mikes also take a detour into the world of slashers at large, debating who their favorite killers are and where Freddy stands in the pantheon of horror icons.So sharpen your claws, flip the script, and join Forgotten Cinema as Forgotten Horror 7 gets underway!Who's your favorite classic horror film slasher? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.comAnd check out "Dylan's New Nightmare: A Nightmare on Elm Street Fan Film" right here! https://youtu.be/51JPiePa5dc?si=NA92JsHHhoE7M7nX0:00 - Introduction3:32 - Film Facts11:54 - Film Discussion30:51 - Reviews37:11 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44:32 - Why Is This Forgotten?48:40 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #NewNightmare #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #WesCraven #Horror #ForgottenHorror #Slasher #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Welcome to Forgotten Cinema! Each episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler highlight a film that for a variety of reasons was forgotten by audiences. Whether it be because a more popular movie was released at the same time or the movie simply didn’t catch on with an audience in the its initial run. We’ll discuss what we love about the movie or perhaps don’t love about it and decide whether the movie is worth a revisit.
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