{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/686c2cb57254eb133510dce5/69e29e506e5b90839a1d5854?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"My Mom's a Werewolf","description":"<p>Josh dives deep into the wonderfully bizarre world of 1989's \"My Mom's a Werewolf\" – a movie that somehow combines suburban ennui, supernatural transformation, and the most inexplicable seduction scene in cinema history.</p><p>In this solo episode, Josh unpacks how this low-budget horror-comedy accidentally stumbled into feminist themes while delivering some of the campiest special effects ever committed to film. From Susan Blakely's committed performance to John Saxon's mysterious pet shop owner who prefers toes over necks, this cult classic is a masterclass in beautiful disaster filmmaking.</p><p>Discover why this forgotten gem has developed a passionate following among bad movie enthusiasts, how it reflects 1980s attitudes toward female sexuality and suburban conformity, and why sometimes the most memorable movies are the ones that have no idea what they're trying to be.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featured Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>The art of campy 1980s horror-comedy</li><li>Unintentional feminist themes in B-movies</li><li>Low-budget effects that become part of the charm</li><li>Suburban settings as unexpected horror backdrops</li><li>How cult films find their audience decades later</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong>&nbsp;Bad movie lovers, cult film enthusiasts, anyone who appreciates cinema's beautiful disasters, and viewers looking for their next \"so bad it's good\" recommendation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rating:</strong>&nbsp;1 out of 5 reels (and that's generous)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://swampflicks.com/my-moms-a-werewolf-analysis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Swampflix analysis of the film's themes</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0760954/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">John Saxon on IMDb</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000984/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Susan Blakely on IMDb</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>\"Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination, especially when the destination involves toe-biting werewolves.\"</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Josh Bell"}