A stand-up comedian, Samir, discovers newfound power after putting his life into his act. But then his life begins to change, and not always for the better.
The Twilight Zone – Season 1, Episode 1: “The Comedian”
Tagged Satire
No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism in THE CANNIBAL CLUB
This Brazilian film has plenty of bite, reserved in full for the bourgeois cannibal economy of capitalism.
Decadence and the Destruction of Discourse: The Death of Modern America in Adam McKay’s VICE
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Father Gore’s List of Upsetting Christmas Movies
Need your fill of holiday horrors? Father Gore has you covered! Rejoice!
Kidding – Season 1, Episode 7: “Kintsugi”
Jeff gets good and bad news about Vivian
Nasty Fitness Craze Satire in BODY MELT
The infamous Ozploitation flick BODY MELT is a gory satire of the fitness industry as just another modern horrorshow.
The Psychology and Satire of SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS
A little more comedy this time around in the first sequel to SLEEPAWAY CAMP. And a lot more Angela!
SLICE: Mediocre Horror Doubles as Killer Modern Satire
SLICE is nothing special, though it's full of commentary about modern social divisions, urban renewal, and racists.
IT’S ALIVE: Attacking the Sanctity of Family
Larry Cohen's IT'S ALIVE is one of the first really postmodern monster movies, where the idea of family and parenthood comes under fire.
American Anxieties & Paranoia in THE ‘BURBS
Dante's film, for all its laughs, is an important satire about suburban living in America during the 1980s.
MOTEL HELL: Farmer Vincent’s Winning Recipe is Satire (And People)
MOTEL HELL is one horror's best satires, of other movies in the genre, as well as food, the industry surrounding it, and the people who eat it.
GOD TOLD ME TO: The Literal Sci-Fi Madness of Christianity
One of the strangest films of the '70s, and of Larry Cohen's, GOD TOLD ME TO strikes at belief, faith, & Christianity.
