Show Notes
Jose and I love doing movie commentaries, but we have run out of films to cover! The series "Commentary on Clive's Contemporaries" allows us to look in the background and see what movies were happening when these Clive Barker movies and sequels were being made. We choose a range of movies, and you, the listeners, vote for which one we cover. This series was sponsored by our listeners in the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign, Clive Barker Podcast Presents Fundraiser 11 : The Patron Configuration and covers a range of years from 1973 (Salome) to 2024 (Night of the Zoopocalypse) and beyond. Commentary: 1985 – Stephen King's Silver Bullet Directed by Daniel Attias Written by Stephen King Show Notes Based on Cycle of the Werewolf (1980) by Stephen King Cycle of the Werewolf Illustrations by the great late Bernie Wrightson Video about the Werewolf Suit on YouTube Actor Kent Broadhurst Discusses His First Shot (HD) Behind the Scenes photos from Silver Bullet Coming Next News and Interviews Book Club of Blood – Human Remains Clive Barker Character Portrait Plus Hellraiser 2022 And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end. web www.clivebarkercast.com Apple Podcasts, Android, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community Support the show Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian Hardcover | Kindle | Apple Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt Music is by Ray Norrish All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com AI Summery of Zoom Chat Ryan and José discussed their recent podcast episode on Stephen King's "Silver Bullet," analyzing its adaptation from the original novella "Cycle of the Werewolf." They critiqued the film's budget constraints, werewolf design, and narrative deviations from the source material, noting its blend of horror and coming-of-age themes. José highlighted the movie's attempt to symbolize repression and the duality of human nature, while Ryan pointed out plot holes and inconsistencies. They also reflected on the cultural context of the 1980s, including references to gas shortages, alcohol can collections, and the impact of violence on society. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the evolution of television technology and its impact on viewership habits. Cycle of the Werewolf Film Analysis José and Ryan discussed the film "Cycle of the Werewolf," based on Stephen King's illustrated novella. They analyzed the movie's plot, characters, and musical score, noting its adaptation from the original story and the performances of the cast, including Gary Busey and Corey Haim. They also compared the film's portrayal of certain scenes and characters to the source material and discussed the movie's atmospheric music and visual effects. Analyzing Werewolf Movie Elements Ryan and José discussed the motivations and character development of a werewolf in a movie, focusing on its justification for killing and its background. They analyzed the werewolf's design and makeup effects, comparing it to other famous werewolf portrayals. The conversation also touched on the movie's setting, characters, and casting, including notable actors like Bill Smitrovich and Lawrence Tierney. They expressed confusion about certain plot points, such as the werewolf's choice of location to hide. Stephen King's Werewolf Film Adaptation Ryan and José discussed the film adaptation of Stephen King's novella "Cycle of the Werewolf," noting its blend of childhood adventure and horror. They observed deviations from the original story, such as the timing of the killings and the portrayal of the werewolf's behavior. José explained that the novella consists of 12 vignettes, while the film presents a more continuous narrative. They also commented on the film's casting choices, including the appearance of a character
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