Such Sights To Show: Episode 24 - Book of Blood (2009)
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Joe and Bryan return to the world of Books of Blood to discuss director John Harrison's 2009 UK adaptation, Book of Blood. C/W: brief sexual assault. It's nearly the same narrative as the 2020 Hulu Books of Blood, only this one has grime and sexuality. It feels properly Clive Barker-y! Plus: Lord of the Rings ghosts, not enough Doug Bradley, handjobs and BDSM, and debate about Mary's ending Wanna connect with the show? > Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky) > Joe: @bstolemyremote Music Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher Young Check out Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad for more great content and the other Network pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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