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Village of the Damned (1960) - (Scary) Kids Are People Too!
Send us a Question! PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss the 1960s Village of the Damned! Combining weird fiction with childhood mischief, this sci-fi horror offers a lot to chew on, and the two try and parse through everything they can. Join them as they explore concepts of power, small-town fear, homegrown ideological invasions, and so much more! Topics: Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:45:52 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!The hook for the film is incredible, and each new development is stranger than the last.Shirleon talks about the original book "The Midwich Cuckoos".There is a complete dearth of information surrounding the event of Midwich which undoubtedly adds to the cosmic horror.Melvin talks about what he believes is "the philosophy of the film" which is essentially about the personhood and potential of children.Shirleon reads a passage from the book and explores what it is she loves so much about this story.Getting into the ending and its culmination of themes.Age-based dynamics of mature and immature uses of power.Self-destruction is the result of holding self-preservation too tightly.Recommendations: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (2025) (Video Game)The Blair Witch Project (1999) (Movie)Support the show Support on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group
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