Dad Bod of Horror
Join seasoned horror enthusiast, Butch, as he dives deep into the chilling world of horror cinema, from timeless classics that defined the genre to obscure gems lurking in the shadows. Each episode uncovers the artistry, scares, and stories behind both vintage masterpieces and bold new independent horror films that demand your attention.
Dad Bod of Horror
Wrong Turns, Final Terrors, and Swampy Muck: Survival Horror Throwbacks
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Butch Barr
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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In this spine-chilling episode, we dive deep into the muddy, blood-soaked world of backwoods and backcountry horror with three underrated gems that turn the wilderness into a nightmare: Wrong Turn (2003), The Final Terror (1983), and Muck (2015).
Join us as we explore:
- The classic setup of Wrong Turn, where a wrong turn in West Virginia's remote mountains strands a group of outsiders, turning them into prey for a family of grotesque, inbred cannibals.
- The eerie 80s slasher vibes of The Final Terror (aka Campsite Massacre), featuring a star-studded young cast (including early roles for Daryl Hannah and Rachel Ward) as forest rangers stalked by a camouflaged, trap-setting killer in the Northern California woods.
- The marshy madness of Muck, where friends fleeing an ancient burial ground in Cape Cod's foggy swamps seek shelter in an abandoned house—only to discover horrors waiting both inside and out.