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Join host Benjamin Schneider and guest Kathryn Horan for an in-depth analysis of the underrated 1980 slasher Terror Train, starring Jamie Lee Curtis.

Set aboard a moving train during a New Year's Eve costume party, this atmospheric horror film offers more than typical slasher fare. We explore the film's unique claustrophobic setting, nuanced character development, and suspenseful storytelling that balances terror with moments of levity. From David Copperfield's surprising role to the cleverly executed killer reveal, we discuss why Terror Train deserves recognition as a hidden gem of the genre.

We also examine themes of revenge, fear, and the film's restraint in avoiding gratuitous violence—making it a cozy yet chilling watch perfect for Halloween or New Year's.

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