Released in 1932, The Old Dark House is one of the earliest and most influential horror films of the Universal era, directed by Frankenstein filmmaker James Whale. Starring Boris Karloff, Gloria Stuart, Melvyn Douglas, and Charles Laughton, this eerie gothic tale blends macabre humor, atmospheric terror, and unforgettable performances.

In this review and discussion, Chris and Gerry explore The Old Dark House as both a horror classic and a proto-dark comedy, examining its themes, visual style, and place in the early sound-era cinema. We'll also discuss James Whale's directing, the film's cult reputation, and why it still resonates with classic horror fans today.

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Episode 392

• Something is Killing the Children #45 from Boom Studios |Writer - James Tynion IV Art: Werther Dell'Edera, Miquel Muerto

• Maria Llovet's Artificial #4 from Image Comics | Writer/Artist Maria Llovet

• Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5 from IDW Publishing (W/A Patrick Horvath) $4.99

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• Barbaric: The Long Death #1 from Vault Comics | Writer Michael Moreci | Art: Nathan Gooden, Fabiana Marques, Jim Campbell

• Minor Arcana #12 from Boom Studios | Written and art by by Jeff Lemire | Colors by Patricio Delpeche

• I Hate Fairyland #46 from Image Comics | Written by Scottie Young | Arty by Derek Laufman, Jean Francios Beauliue, Nate Piekos

Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone rarely confronted real-world evil as directly as it did in "Death's-Head Revisited." In this powerful Season 3 episode, a former Nazi officer returns to the site of his crimes-only to discover that memory, guilt, and justice have a terrifying way of surviving the past.

In this video, Chris an dGerry break down Death's-Head Revisited, exploring its historical context, moral weight, and why it stands apart from other Twilight Zone episodes. We discuss Rod Serling's personal motivations, the episode's unflinching portrayal of Nazi atrocities, and how horror is used not for fantasy-but for remembrance.

If you enjoy deep divers into classic television, thoughtful horror, and socially conscious storytelling, this episode of The Twilight Zone remains one of the most important and unsettling entries in the series.

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