THS #398: Japanuary - Pulse

The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe dive into the 2001 Japanese horror film Pulse and its 2006 American remake. They examine the plot, the differences between the two versions, and their personal experiences watching these films. Tune in for a detailed discussion on one of the most convoluted entries in Japanuary, and get a preview of what to expect in the upcoming Found Footage February.

00:00 Welcome to The Horror Show

01:09 Interview with Brandon Traust

02:53 Upcoming Episodes and Live Show

04:31 Sadako vs. Kayako Discussion

04:50 Japanuary Reflections

05:43 Pulse Movie Review

07:32 American vs. Japanese Pulse

09:09 Rotten Tomatoes Scores

12:34 Lighting and Cinematography

14:06 Plot Confusion and Critique

21:41 Nostalgia and Technology

29:55 Red Dye 3 and Light Bulbs

31:55 Back to Pulse Review

36:05 Ghosts and Suicides

51:42 Final Thoughts on Pulse

52:40 Rating the Movie

52:53 J-Horror vs. K-Horror

53:39 Plot Confusion

55:06 Tokyo Apocalypse

55:18 Sleepyhead Story

58:44 American Pulse 2006

59:41 Wes Craven's Involvement

01:04:05 Hollywood Politics

01:06:26 Remaking Foreign Movies

01:13:12 Pulse Remake Analysis

01:39:00 Found Footage February

01:41:19 Concluding Remarks

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