Chekhov’s Gerbil - IN THE WOODS 1999
What do you get when you combine an alcoholic firefighter, a mysterious serial killer, ancient demonic creatures, and cannibal gerbils? Apparently, you get In the Woods (1999).
🎃 This Halloween, Found on Shelf ventures back into the forest for another obscure horror movie that probably should have stayed buried.
Dustin and Patrick tackle this forgotten '90s supernatural horror oddity about a troubled firefighter who accidentally unleashes an ancient monster while on a hunting trip. Soon, severed body parts are appearing everywhere, detectives are behaving suspiciously, and a giant demon dog is leaving increasingly disturbing presents for its new favorite human.
In this Halloween episode:
A surprisingly impressive opening shot followed by some truly unforgettable acting.
A serial killer whose entire criminal career is derailed by a poorly packed backpack.
Two detectives who seem more interested in recruiting swingers than solving murders.
A demonic dog that might just be the world's worst emotional support animal.
The completely unexplored cinematic potential of cannibal gerbils.
Meanwhile, Gimcrack prepares for Halloween, Dustin doubles down on his Sigma Brain consumption, and Patrick begins questioning whether anyone involved in this podcast should be allowed near the woods again.
It's a Halloween celebration of forgotten horror movies, practical monster effects, questionable filmmaking, and improvised comedy from the basement of a cursed video store.
Because if you introduce cannibal gerbils in the first act, they'd better eat a demon dog by the third.
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