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Before Hollywood remade every cursed tape and long-haired ghost, Asia had already flipped horror into social commentary. In this deep-dive, Nick and Jan unpack how Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong turned fear into a mirror — reflecting guilt, grief, class, and control.

We break down Bong Joon-ho’s The Host (a creature feature that’s really about pollution, policy, and parenting), the anthology Three…Extremes (beauty, revenge, and trauma as literal body horror), and Takashi Miike’s Audition (the notorious slow-burn romance that mutates into pure nightmare). Along the way: the real “formaldehyde scandal” behind The Host, why Asian horror favors dread over jump scares, and how bodies become battlegrounds for public anxiety.

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In our 13th episode of Rectangles Podcast, we dive deep into the world of Black Horror — a genre that’s more than just jump scares and monsters. From Candyman to Get Out, we explore how fear, trauma, and resistance intertwine in stories told through a Black lens.

Nick and Jan unpack the social commentary behind the screams — how Black filmmakers have redefined horror as both reflection and rebellion. We talk Jordan Peele’s psychological precision, Nia DaCosta’s fresh vision, and even those under-seen gems that helped shape the genre long before Hollywood caught up.

Expect laughs, sharp takes, and a little discomfort — the good kind. Because when it comes to Black Horror, the real horror isn’t always on screen.

🎙️ Rectangles Podcast — where genre meets culture.

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In part two of our Final Destination deep dive, we jump into the long-awaited Final Destination 6 — the franchise’s first revival in over a decade. We break down what makes this entry different, how it reimagines Death’s “design,” and why it might be the smartest sequel in the series.

From behind-the-scenes rumors to creative team shakeups and fan theories that finally get some pay-off, we’re dissecting everything that makes FD6 a worthy return — and how it sets the tone for a new generation of paranoia.

🎬 Topic: Final Destination 6 (2025) and the legacy of the franchise

🎧 Part 1 recap: Episodes 1–5 are covered in the earlier in the week's deep dive

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