“You Have to Earn the Taboo” ITF Read & Watch: The Black Phone (2004 story & 2022 film)

Joe Hill is more than just the son of horror icon Stephen King,
and Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of his short story helps
showcase what makes him a powerhouse in his own right. In episode
235, Luke & James talk about how authors can approach writing
taboos, what they might risk, exploring childhood trauma, Ethan
Hawke’s standout performance, catharsis through horror, and using
True Crime as an inspiration.

They end by casting their votes for what version is better: the
short story or the movie!


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Intro/outro music: Haunted by Ross Bugden



Luke Elliott


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James Bailey


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