Episode 209 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 2 - Attack of The Mutants
Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

Episode 209 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 2 - Attack of The Mutants

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 22, 202649 min

In Part Two of our history of atomic horror, Abby and Alan look at how filmmakers moved beyond the initial fear of nuclear weapons and began exploring the effects of radiation, mutation, and scientific experimentation. From giant insects and oversized animals to shrinking and enlarging humans, the atomic age created a new generation of monsters. We look at films including Them!, The Incredible Shrinking Man, The Amazing Colossal Man, The Fly, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, and The Hills Have Eyes, along with the continued evolution of Godzilla and other atomic monsters. We also explore...

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See if they are connected every angle of the case of the six women found dead across Oregon and Washington in the recent months now While most of these women have been identified authorities have only been able to determine the cause and manner of death in only one case Let's get to an update on just a horrible and tragic story from Washington State where three young sisters They were found dead in a remote campground

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This is Murder in the PNW, a true crime podcast. The Pacific Northwest is a geographically diverse region of the US and Canada, characterized by its majestic mountains, dense forests, rugged coastlines, and deep river canyons. But it has also been the home of many who kill.

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I'm Carmita. And I'm CJ. And together, we are the hosts of Murder in the PNW. Join us as we set out to cover cases of grisly serial killers who have brought their nefarious

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