This episode we look at how the terror attacks of September the 11th crated a more politicised and graphic landscape for horror directors going forward.Expect talk of sliced ankles, 90's teen horror and a fateful backpacking trip to Slovakia.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Popcorn &amp; Powertools is a deep dive into how history changed horror and horror made history. Each episode takes a look into the climate of very real fears in the world and how they influenced directors into creating their terrifying masterworks. Presented by Rich O'Brien. Popcorn &amp; Powertools is part of the Nerd OD network of podcasts and produced by Udon Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.