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SciFrights Podcast
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SciFrights – a movie discussion podcast from the Interzone where horror meets science fiction. Hosted by Liam Dunn and Dr Lindsay Hallam. First episode launches 26/02/25

Find podcast here: https://rss.com/podcasts/scifrights/1902074/
Our new episode explores how direct relationships develop between humans and A.I. We discuss one woman’s nightmare of A.I. domination in Demon Seed, and Alex Garland’s examination of human/A.I. relations (and possible robot liberation) in Ex Machina.

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July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Introducing SciFrights Bites, a shorter episode on a new release. First up we discuss 28 Years Later. We explore the legacy of the first 2 films, before delving into how the new film comments on the current times and expands the series mythology.
July 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We begin our new season on AI and technofear by focusing on just one film (which just happens to be Liam's favourite movie) - Stanley Kubrick's monumental masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. There is so much to unpack with this film so consider this the deepest of dives - into the infinite and beyond
June 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
In our new episode we look at the greatest monster humanity ever created: society itself! We discuss 70s dystopia classic Soylent Green and Brian Yuzna’s splatstick satire Society. Yes, this one gets a bit political but the best horror and sci-fi films often do, don't they?
May 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Also listen out for a cameo appearance from our cat, Angelo!
April 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
New episode out now! We go beyond testing the limits of the human body to exploration of the mind. Liam gives us a rundown of the history & representation of mind control, then we discuss Kubrick’s 1971 dystopian satire A Clockwork Orange and the gruesome and disturbing tech thriller Possessor.
April 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
In our new episode we go under the knife, examining the weird trend of films in the 1960s about face transplants. We discuss Georges Franju’s classic of art horror fantastique Eyes without a Face & Frankenheimer’s Twilight Zone-esque sci-fi oddity Seconds. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts
April 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In this episode we become the monster, exploring what it's like to be the one considered abnormal or inhuman.Lindsay examines this notion of the Other in horror and science fiction, then we discuss Brian DePalma’s coming-of-age horror classic Carrie, and Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi action satire Robocop
March 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Who is your favourite movie mad scientist?
March 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Come join our celebration of David Lynch at The Victoria in Dalston on Sunday April 6 with a screening of his final film Inland Empire. There will be an intro from @lindsayhallam.bsky.social, DJ sets and a door prize of Lynchian goodies.
Tickets: dice.fm/event/v3mwa6...

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March 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Episode 2 is alive! In this episode we explore the life and creations of cinema’s mad scientists. Lindsay gives us a quick run down on the history of the mad science film, then we discuss Ken Russell’s psychedelic mind-melter Altered States and Stuart Gordon’s Lovecraftian gore-fest Re-Animator.
March 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Our next episode comes out this Wednesday March 12. The theme is "Nutty Professors", exploring the life and creations of cinema's mad scientists. We'll discuss Ken Russell's mindmelting Altered States and Stuart Gordon's body horror masterpiece Re-Animator.
March 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
IT'S ALIVE! Episode 1 is now available wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode we go back to the origins of horror and science fiction: Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein. We explore how this one story birthed both genres, then discuss Flesh for Frankenstein and Splice.
February 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Here is a sneak peek at some of the films we'll be covering. First episode drops 26/02/25. Check us out wherever you get your podcasts.

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February 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Welcome to SciFrights! A movie podcast from the Interzone where horror meets science fiction. In each episode hosts
@liamdunn82.bsky.social n and @lindsayhallam.bsky.social will explore a theme through 2 films, 1 horror & 1 science fiction.
#filmsky #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #horror #scifi
February 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM