Exploring Midian: The Cult Legacy of Nightbreed
This week on Retro Life 4 You, we dive into Clive Barker’s cult classic Nightbreed (1990)! This dark fantasy horror film flips the script on monster movies, portraying the creatures of Midian as misunderstood outcasts while humanity proves to be the real evil. We’ll break down the film’s troubled production, the studio interference that butchered Barker’s original vision, and how Nightbreed found new life with the Director’s Cut.
Join us as we discuss:
🔹 Craig Sheffer as the reluctant hero Boone/Cabal
🔹 David Cronenberg’s chilling performance as the masked killer Dr. Decker
🔹 The stunning creature designs and world-building of Midian
🔹 Danny Elfman’s haunting score
🔹 Behind-the-scenes drama, trivia, and Nightbreed’s journey to cult status
If you love horror, fantasy, and 80s/90s deep cuts, this episode is for you! Hit play and venture into Midian—where the monsters are the heroes!
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If you would like to check out the book we were referring to that friend of the show Martin Phillips did then you can find it here:
The Town of Forever: Chronicles of Jacob Dark by V.M. Phillips.
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