Movie Guys Podcast-Late Night with the Devil

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Should 'Late Night with the Devil' have been passed off as real found footage like Blair Witch?

The episode begins with Eric and Jordan debating whether 'Late Night with the Devil' should have been marketed as real found footage, similar to 'Blair Witch,' given its premise of a fictional 1970s talk show. They describe the film's setup: host Jack Delroy, second to Johnny Carson, struggles with ratings and personal tragedy after his wife dies of cancer. The hosts analyze the Halloween special where Delroy invites three guests: a medium named Christo, a skeptic Carmichael, and a psychologist Dr. June Ross Mitchell with her subject Lily, a girl from a Satanic cult. They discuss Christo's fake séance turning real, leading to his death from black vomit, and Carmichael's offer of a cash reward for proving the supernatural. The conversation highlights Lily's creepy performance, comparing her to characters from 'The Exorcist' and 'Halloween.' A key scene involves Carmichael hypnotizing the audience into seeing worms, which is later revealed as a trick, blurring the line between reality and illusion. The hosts explore the film's climax where Delroy experiences a nightmare sequence, possibly going insane or facing a real demon, and stabs Lily on live TV. They give the film a 'large bag' rating, praising its low-budget execution and word-of-mouth appeal. The episode concludes with them nominating it for Film of the Year, comparing it to other nominees like 'Nosferatu' and 'The Apprentice,' and sharing personal anecdotes about watching the movie.

As heard by us

A horror discussion about controlled performances, demonic uncertainty, and a fake act turning dangerous.

Movie Guys Podcast frames the film around performance, asking how much of the fear comes from people calmly holding the room and how much comes from the presence they may be drawing closer.

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Why you'd press play

Press play when a calm, creepy 13-year-old, black vomit, and a demon's possible grudge sound like movie-night material.

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