267: Letterboxd Showdown
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In this lively and self-aware episode of the Dead Meat Podcast, hosts Chelsea and James dive into a Letterboxd-powered game challenge curated by brand manager Ben. The game tasks them with guessing the most frequently appearing movies in popular user-generated lists on Letterboxd, focusing on three themed categories: 'Creepiest Kids in Film,' 'Best Horror Sequels,' and 'Weirdest Women in Film.' The hosts navigate the challenge with humor, frustration, and genuine curiosity, often disagreeing on interpretations of the criteria and struggling with obscure picks. Despite their competitive spirit, they acknowledge the randomness and subjectivity of aggregate lists, especially when movies like *Toy Story*'s Sid or *The Lighthouse* are included. The episode is peppered with nostalgic references, candid reflections on their own viewing habits, and playful banter about their shared love for horror. The game ends with Chelsea narrowly winning 28 to 24, but both agree the experience was fun and illuminating, especially regarding how platforms like Letterboxd shape modern film culture. The episode closes with excitement for upcoming horror releases, particularly *Obsession*, which James declares the best movie of the year so far.
Letterboxd’s aggregated lists reflect collective audience taste but can include surprising or subjective picks.
The 'creepiest kids' list includes non-horror films like *Toy Story* and *Big*, highlighting how 'creepy' is subjective.
Horror sequels like *Scream 4*, *The Conjuring 2*, and *Aliens* are widely recognized, but deeper cuts like *Texas Chainsaw 2* and *Army of Darkness* are often overlooked.
The 'weirdest women' list includes films with mentally unstable or bizarre female characters, but criteria are inconsistently applied.
Hosts value Letterboxd for its watchlist function and its role in introducing younger audiences to niche cinema.
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Welcome to Dead Meat & The Letterboxd Game Setup
The episode opens with the hosts introducing themselves and their signature horror-loving dynamic. They joke about glasses, the cost of eye care, and the absurdity of modern life. They then reveal the main event: a game based on Letterboxd lists, curated by Ben and run by Gressel. The rules are explained: two hosts take turns guessing movies from aggregated user lists based on category titles. The hosts express excitement and mild anxiety, setting a playful, competitive tone.
Creepiest Kids in Film: A Deep Dive into the Unsettling
“Toy Story is the answer. No shit! Toy Story is- Sid, yes. Icon. Wow. Okay. Correct. That's amazing.”
Best Horror Sequels: Nostalgia vs. Recognition
“Aliens it is. Yes. Alien with the dollar sign. You spanked me on that round. Jesus. You had 12, I had 8. Damn.”
Weirdest Women in Film: Subjectivity and Surprise
“This list sucks. This list sucks. Almost. I would just give you a point if you weren't already fucking destroying me.”
Wrap-Up, Reflections & Anticipation for the Future
The hosts reflect on the game’s fun but flawed nature, praising Letterboxd’s role in film discovery and community engagement. They admit to being blindsided by some picks but appreciate the challenge. They express excitement for upcoming horror releases, especially *Obsession*, which James calls the best movie of the year. They tease future episodes, including *Hokum*, *Backrooms*, and *Passenger*, and end on a high note, reaffirming their love for horror and each other.
“Obsession is my number one movie period of the year. Any genre, like it's so fucking good. It fucking rules.”
“Toy Story is the answer. No shit! Toy Story is- Sid, yes. Icon. Wow. Okay. Correct. That's amazing.”
“Aliens it is. Yes. Alien with the dollar sign. You spanked me on that round. Jesus. You had 12, I had 8. Damn.”
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Ben
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Toy Story
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Obsession
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The Mummy
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Scream 4
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