Let's face it: 2020 was a weird year, to sat the least. But one of the great success stories to come out of the early months of the pandemic was Rob Savage's Shudder exclusive film HOST, a horror movie shot entirely through Zoom!
We discuss demon rules, our own experiences with trying to be creative during lockdown, and how this movie brilliantly embraced its limitations to deliver scares.
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Rob Savage's original prank that started it all!
https://vimeo.com/409999884?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=3085909
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Articles referenced in the episode:
"From Zoom prank to feature: The story of Rob Savage's 'Host'"
Written by Rob Munday for Short of the Week
https://www.shortoftheweek.com/news/the-story-of-rob-savages-host/
"Host Explained: How it was Made, Easter Eggs, and all Your Questions Answered"
Written by Rosie Fletcher for Den of Geek
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/host-explained-how-it-was-made-easter-eggs/
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Music in this episode:
OTASM Theme song:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales
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