Sep 17, 2020
Why aren't there any Jewish vampires? Is it because vampiric blood turns the followers of Moses into Blade-like superheroes with awesome soundtracks? This week, the gang heads to Israel for a snappy genre-bending new spin on Dracula and his minions. Also, which mind-melting 80s horror would you rather see remade with Wil Wheaton?
Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1 (Marcus) / 2 (Melissa) / 1+ (Grady). Quality: 4 (Marcus) / 5 (Melissa & Grady). Enjoyment: 5
Articles mentioned in this episode:
"Jewish Vampire Is Out for Blood in Israeli Series ‘Juda’" by Gerri Miller in the Jewish Journal
"The Israeli vampire series ‘Juda’ is coming to Hulu. Get excited," by Jessica Price in The Times of Israel
"“Juda” Is a Sharp, Enjoyably Weird Vampire Tale From the Holy Land" by Miriam Anzovin in Jewish Boston
"Why So Many Israeli Horror Films Take Place in the Army" by Zen Read in Haaretz
"Feeling lonely? Wil Wheaton offers virtual friendship in indie horror Rent-A-Pal" by Alex Biese in the Asbury Park Press