Summary: Welcome to our fourth annual X-mas Spectacular episode, and what better way to celebrate the festive spirit of the season than to discuss the terrifying concept of home invasion horror. A great deal of holiday cheer was imbibed prior to the recording session and the show is step or two groggier than normal as a result. A short list of the discussion topics include some non-traditional X-mas themed films Dead End (2003) and The Proposition (2005), as well as the original short films that inspired Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. Along the way, Dexter season 5, Twin Peaks, Pumpkinhead and Family Guy: It's a Trap helped to steer things off course. Things transition into Home Invasion themed films where one of the most frightening and true to life horrors that can befall any one of us helps to lighten the mood. The randomness of violence is at the core of many films that explore the home invasion theme and we selected a cross section of off the beaten path titles: Wait Until Dark (1967), Desperate Hours (1955), Straw Dogs (1971), The Uninvited Guest (2004) and after much procrastination Ted gives his thoughts on The Strangers (2008). Things close out with a couple of musical numbers from some old dear friends of the podcast. So put on that snuggly and curl up by the fireplace while indulging in the grimmest celebration of the season of peace and love on the net. Thanks to all for taking the time to listen and many warm wishes from your hosts this holiday. Want to give a gift to the podcast for X-mas? How about an iTunes review. All support is welcome and appreciated. As always welcome your comments: horroretc@gmail.com / voicemail (206) 337-5324 WWW.HORRORETC.COM
