Nutty Professors: Altered States (1980) and Re-Animator (1985)

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 (06:45), then we discuss Ken Russell’s psychedelic mind-melter Altered States (14:47) and Stuart Gordon’s Lovecraftian gore-fest Re-Animator (1:14:24). We end with some Honourable Mentions of our favourite nutty professors (1:58:00), which includes Liam trying to convince Lindsay of the virtues of Ang Lee’s Hulk.

Hosted, produced, and edited by Liam Dunn and Lindsay Hallam

Music composed and performed by Damo Alexander and Rosie Gilbey

Artwork by Millie Hallam

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