S4E40- Stag-Nant (Antlers- 2021)

Cinematica Animalia

This week we take a pronged approach to deconstructing the monster of the 2021 movie, Antlers. We ask who, what, where, why, and wendigo did the legend of this Algonquin creature first take shape. We look at every tine-y detail, from parasitic lifecycles to the ritualistic, cannibalistic side of human beings. Which part of the human body is the deadliest to consume? What do you think about human foot tacos? And are jackalopes real? TIME POINTS 00:00:39 – Introduction and News 00:05:47 – Movie Introduction, Trivia, and Discussion 00:17:03- Science Discussion 00:40:37- Story Discussion 00:51:33- Final Thoughts