What if a dream could kill you? In this chilling episode of Film on the Fringe, Dr. Atom explores Wes Craven’s 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street and the terrifying true stories that inspired it. From the mysterious deaths of Hmong refugees in the 1980s to global folklore…

What does it mean to be human? In this episode of Film on the Fringe, Dr. Atom revisits Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, tracing its unlikely transformation from misunderstood box office underperformer to one of the most philosophically rich films in science fiction history. We begin with personal reflections from the…

The zombie apocalypse ain’t what it used to be. In this episode of Film on the Fringe, Dr. Atom takes us on an expansive journey through the evolution of the undead—from Haitian voodoo to post-pandemic paranoia. We begin with The Last of Us, where zombies aren’t reanimated corpses but victims…

📄 Show Notes: Could we really bring back dinosaurs? In this episode of Film on the Fringe, Dr. Atom opens the gates to Jurassic Park with a personal story from the set—sharing his time working with Amblin and Universal during the film’s production. From there, the episode investigates the science…

In this episode of Film on the Fringe, we explore the chaotic legacy of gremlins—not just the mischievous Mogwai of ’80s Amblin fame, but the ancient trickster archetype behind them. We begin with Shadow in the Cloud (2020), a high-flying feminist action-horror that places gremlins back in the skies of…

The Quiet Ones, the Philip Experiment, and the Power of Belief Join me, Dr. Atom, as we venture into the murky space between psychological manipulation and the supernatural. Today, we’re talking about The Quiet Ones (2014), a Hammer Films horror throwback inspired by one of the strangest real-world experiments ever…

Join me as I explore The War of the Worlds — not just the iconic novel by H.G. Wells, but the countless interpretations, adaptations, and conspiracy theories it inspired. From classic films to speculative psy-ops, this story’s influence goes far beyond Victorian England. Spielberg vs. George Pal: Two Eras, Two…

Join me as I dissect The Conjuring 2 and the real-life case that inspired it—the infamous Enfield Poltergeist. Was it a genuine supernatural event or an elaborate hoax that spiraled out of control? Let’s explore how this case became one of the most documented hauntings in history. Ed and Lorraine…

From Ex Machina to AI Nightmares: The Line Between Fiction and Reality Enter the eerie world of artificial intelligence—from the sleek and unsettling Ex Machina to real-life AI developments that feel ripped straight from science fiction. We’ll explore the rapid evolution of AI, the ethical dilemmas that come with it,…

Join me, “Dr. Atom”, as I take a deep dive into the wild world of werewolves, from the cult classic Ginger Snaps to real-life sightings of “dog men.” We’ll explore the folklore behind our moon-dappled friends, look at how pop culture molded them into the creatures we recognize today, and figure…