"Off to Slay the Dragon": Eaten Alive

In this episode of Shelf Criticism, Stephen returns to his trash cinema sweet spot as we wade through the surreal swamp of Tobe Hooper’s Eaten Alive. Crocodiles, scythes, and a cacophony of chaos await as Stephen explores this bizarre 1976 hicksploitation horror. From Judd’s motiveless madness to the film’s infamous censorship history, it’s a fever dream worth interpreting. Delve into the murky depths of nihilism—just don’t blame the croc.