Are Monsters Born or Made? - The Boys from Brazil (1978) & Das Experiment (2001)
Release Date: 09/10/2025
Are Monsters Born or Made? - The Boys from Brazil (1978) & Das Experiment (2001)
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Would you kill baby Hitler? That classic moral dilemma sits at the heart of The Boys from Brazil (1978), where Gregory Peck’s Josef Mengele pursues a chilling plan to revive the Reich. Adapted from Ira Levin’s Nazi-hunter thriller, the film blends real history with speculative science fiction in unsettling ways. After that, we tackle Das Experiment (2001), a dramatic take on the Stanford Prison Experiment. We talk through how the film captures the terrifying speed at which normal people can be dehumanised, corrupted, and broken by power. Visit our website Support the...
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Alien: Earth First Reactions, Tron: Ares & Superman - August Sci-Fi Catch-Up
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We’ve been on a little break over the summer, but we're back for a brand-new Future Frontiers episode! In this episode, we catch up on everything sci-fi we’ve been watching (and missing) while the Mad Science series has been on pause. We chat about the big blockbusters of the summer that we caught - Superman, Jurassic Park: Rebirth, and Fantastic Four – plus horror highlights Weapons and Together. On TV, we get into The Studio, Slow Horses, Upload, and share our first thoughts on Alien: Earth. Looking ahead, we break down the latest trailers for Tron: Ares (with a Nine Inch Nails...
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Top 5 A.I. in Sci-Fi - From HAL 9000 to Her (Who Else Made the List?)
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Who knew artificial intelligence could get so emotional? In this bonus compilation, we count down our Top 5 A.I. characters in sci-fi cinema - from HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey to Samantha in Her, the replicants of Blade Runner, and the lovable WALL-E. Drawn from our archives, these clips explore how A.I. in film has challenged what it means to be human - sometimes terrifying, sometimes tragic and sometimes completely adorable. If you enjoyed this episode make sure you go back and listen to our previous epsiodes in full:
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Predator’s Back, M3GAN Upgrades & 28 Years Later - Your Summer Sci-Fi Preview
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This month’s Future Frontiers is stacked with killer creatures, AI dolls gone rogue and one of the most anticipated sequels in sci-fi horror. We preview the biggest upcoming sci-fi movies and TV shows hitting in June and July - from Predator: Killer of Killers and 28 Years Later to M3GAN 2.0, Ironheart, and the return of Foundation. Plus, we share what we’ve been watching (Invincible, The Last of Us finale) and open up the mailbag to tackle your sci-fi questions - including just how “mad” Reed Richards really is, and which Doctor rules the TARDIS. Visit our website Support the...
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When Dinner Fights Back - Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988) & Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
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From sentient tomatoes plotting global domination to meatballs falling from the sky - is it delicious, disgusting… or both? This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re serving up a double helping of food-fuelled madness with Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988) and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009). Join us as we chew over the bizarre origins of these culinary sci-fi comedies, explore their surprising link to The Muppets and ask the ultimate question: would you eat that? Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your copies of the movies through...
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Born Sexy Yesterday - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) & Weird Science (1985)
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In this week’s episode of our Mad Science series, we slip into our fishnets and fire up the floppy disks as we delve into the horny world of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Weird Science (1985). From Frank-N-Furter’s glitter-soaked lab to an ‘80s teenage boys pervy fantasy, we explore two more takes on the Frankenstein myth. Expect cult cinema, born-sexy-yesterday tropes, and a lot of talk about Tim Curry. Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your copies of the movies through our affiliate links 🎬 Visit our...
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Murderbot Arrives, Andor Returns & AI Dubbing
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In this month’s bonus Future Frontiers episode, we dive into the future of AI-dubbed films, featuring the Swedish sci-fi Watch the Skies hitting cinemas. We also discuss the highly anticipated returns of Andor and The Last of Us, take a closer look at Thunderbolts (what's up with the asterisk in the title?), and unpack Apple's intriguing new Murderbot series, based on Martha Wells' novel (don’t let the title fool you!). Plus, we explore the growing trend of video games adapted into films and answer your latest questions in the mailbag. Visit our website Support the podcast on ...
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Attack of the Tiny Tourists - Fantastic Voyage (1966) & Innerspace (1987)
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Two films. One mind-blowing concept: what if you could go inside the body? This episode, we explore the micro-madness of Fantastic Voyage (1966) and Innerspace (1987) - two very different takes on internal exploration. From high-concept sci-fi to comedic calamity, we look at how the trope of the shrunken scientist has mutated through the decades. Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your copies of Fantastic Voyage and Innerspace through our affiliate links 🎬 Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us...
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Monstrous Mates - Bride of Frankenstein (1935) & Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)
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It's alllliiiiiiiive!...again This week, we continue our journey through mad science examining two continuations of the Frankentesin cinematic legacy: James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Kenneth Branagh's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994). We delve into how Whale's Gothic flair and camp sensibility redefined the story, while Branagh's Shakespearean touch added tragic depth and a fair share of melodrama to the tale. Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your copies of Bride of Frankenstein and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein through our affiliate links...
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Satirising Mad Science - Dr. Strangelove (1964) & Young Frankenstein (1974)
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This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we examine how Stanley Kubrick's Doctor Strangelove (1964) and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (1974). cleverly parody the mad scientist archetype. Whether it's triggering global catastrophe or reanimating the dead, these films remind us that playing god can lead to comedic—and catastrophic—consequences. Want to watch the iconic films we’re discussing on the podcast? Check out Dr. Strangelove and Young Frankenstein through our affiliate links 🎬 Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support...
info_outlineWould you kill baby Hitler? That classic moral dilemma sits at the heart of The Boys from Brazil (1978), where Gregory Peck’s Josef Mengele pursues a chilling plan to revive the Reich. Adapted from Ira Levin’s Nazi-hunter thriller, the film blends real history with speculative science fiction in unsettling ways. After that, we tackle Das Experiment (2001), a dramatic take on the Stanford Prison Experiment. We talk through how the film captures the terrifying speed at which normal people can be dehumanised, corrupted, and broken by power.
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