THS #398: Japanuary - Pulse
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
IHATEHORROR
4.5 • 811 Ratings
🗓️ 21 January 2025
⏱️ 108 minutes
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Summary
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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