Chucky made some friends. Ash got groovy with Deadites. Now it’s time for Freddy Krueger to slash his way into the spotlight, as we kick off Franchise Detours’ first horror mega-series since 2021 with an in-depth chat about writer/director Wes Craven’s 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street.
In keeping with tradition, screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoudeh — who previously joined us for Child’s Play and The Evil Dead — returns to welcome another horror franchise to the show. We’ll explore the legacy of Freddy Krueger, why he endures, and how Craven’s vision still holds up.
As A Nightmare on Elm Street celebrates its 40th anniversary, grab your crucifix, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and stay awake with us as we dissect how this groundbreaking film left an indelible mark on the horror genre and how it continues to influence filmmakers four decades later.
As we raise our glasses to the final installment of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, Franchise Detours dives into the bittersweet, otherworldly journey of 2013’s The World’s End. The film ends the series with a poignant commentary on friendship, nostalgia, and the inescapable march of time.
Robert Stewart of Stew World Order joins the show to discuss director/co-writer Edgar Wright and co-writer/star Simon Pegg’s grand sci-fi finale. We’ll discuss how The World’s End blends genre elements with the raw emotion of revisiting one’s past and the trilogy’s signature comedic punch.
Join us as we unpack the legacy of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy. Let’s explore how this third film’s sci-fi elements enhance its underlying themes, its recurring motifs and gags, and how the character arcs have evolved from Shaun of the Dead to Hot Fuzz and, finally, The World’s End.
Continuing our genre-blending trek through the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, we’re locking and loading for a deep dive into the explosive Hot Fuzz. Armed with sharp wit and a barrage of bullets, this entry takes aim at action movie conventions with a dash of murder mystery thrown in.
Joining us is Lauren Robinson of the Beer’d Al Podcast. We’ll explore how Hot Fuzz balances adrenaline-fueled action with moments of genuine camaraderie and heart. With a plot as twisted as Sandford’s country roads, the film is a testament to director Edgar Wright and star Simon Pegg.
So buckle up for a ride-along with Franchise Detours as we navigate the action, the laughs and the legacy of Hot Fuzz. Let’s discuss the film’s intricate comedy, its homage to action classics, and the subtext hidden beneath its surface. Join us, won’t you? After all, it’s all for the greater good.
