THS #398: Japanuary - Pulse

In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe dive into the 2001 Japanese horror film Pulse and its 2006 American remake. They examine the plot, the differences between the two versions, and their personal experiences watching these films. Tune in for a detailed discussion on one of the most convoluted entries in Japanuary, and get a preview of what to expect in the upcoming Found Footage February. 00:00 Welcome to The Horror Show 01:09 Interview with Brandon Traust 02:53 Upcoming Episodes and Live Show 04:31 Sadako vs. Kayako Discussion 04:50 Japanuary Reflections 05:43 Pulse Movie Review 07:32 American vs. Japanese Pulse 09:09 Rotten Tomatoes Scores 12:34 Lighting and Cinematography 14:06 Plot Confusion and Critique 21:41 Nostalgia and Technology 29:55 Red Dye 3 and Light Bulbs 31:55 Back to Pulse Review 36:05 Ghosts and Suicides 51:42 Final Thoughts on Pulse 52:40 Rating the Movie 52:53 J-Horror vs. K-Horror 53:39 Plot Confusion 55:06 Tokyo Apocalypse 55:18 Sleepyhead Story 58:44 American Pulse 2006 59:41 Wes Craven's Involvement 01:04:05 Hollywood Politics 01:06:26 Remaking Foreign Movies 01:13:12 Pulse Remake Analysis 01:39:00 Found Footage February 01:41:19 Concluding Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices