The Introverted Obelisk
The Introverted Obelisk is a sardonic stroll through the graveyard of classic horror cinema, where monsters are rubber, dialogue is stilted, and logic is optional. Join us as we unravel the plots (and seams) of horror films from the 1930s to the 1960s — the golden age of fog machines, mad scientists, and questionable acting choices. Each episode serves up a dry-witted recap, thematic commentary, and trivia morsels about the strange, charming, and sometimes laughably earnest world of vintage horror. It’s film history with a smirk — perfect for fans of cult classics, spooky nostalgia, and undead absurdity.
The Introverted Obelisk
50 Fathoms of Nope
This week on The Introverted Obelisk, we dive headfirst into the salty depths of atomic-age anxiety with It Came From Beneath the Sea—a cautionary tale about the dangers of nuclear testing, hubris, and underestimating how mad a giant radioactive octopus can get when you only give it six tentacles. Join us as we follow a square-jawed submarine commander, a trailblazing female scientist, and a dude who exists solely to wear a lab coat and point at things, as they attempt to stop a tentacled terror from turning San Francisco into a seafood platter.
We'll wade through the gloriously janky stop-motion effects of Ray Harryhausen, marvel at how the beast only has six limbs (thanks, budget cuts), and unpack the Cold War metaphors hidden beneath the rubbery surface. From underwater suspense to bridge-smashing destruction, this film delivers 1950s monster madness with the subtlety of a depth charge.
So grab your spear guns, avoid touching anything slimy, and remember: if a giant octopus knocks on your door, it probably doesn’t want to borrow a cup of sugar. Subscribe now and enjoy the podcast that surfaces weird cinema so you don’t have to get wet.
