THS #389: Idle Hands with Director Rodman Flender
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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4.5 • 811 Ratings
🗓️ 31 October 2024
⏱️ 116 minutes
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Hello Horror Heads!
Happy Halloween! In this very special episode episode, Joe and Sean interview Rodman Flender, director of the cult classic "Idle Hands." Flender shares his filmmaking journey, influenced by childhood favorites like "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" and Roger Corman's "Little Shop of Horrors." He discusses the challenges of blending horror and comedy in "Idle Hands," emphasizing the importance of engaging the audience from the start, particularly in the film's impactful opening sequence. The conversation highlights creative decisions, including character chemistry and iconic music, reflecting the slacker culture of the late '90s.
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