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A podcast that explores the stories behind your favorite cult & genre films.

14/07/2025

Surprise! We all had a chance to check out the new SUPERMAN movie this weekend, and now we’re sharing our thoughts!

Bonus episode is out now everywhere!

11/07/2025

💾 Part 2 of our HACKERS deep dive is here!

The movie bombed at the box office—but over time, it became an iconic, era-defining cult classic and the ultimate ‘90s cyberpunk time capsule.

🎧 Listen now and hack the planet with us.

08/07/2025

One of the aspects that has turned HACKERS into a cult classic is the characters’ iconic fashion choices, courtesy of veteran costume designer Roger K Burton.

From Seditionaries parachute shirts and Quiksilver rash guards to bo***ge trousers and Vivienne Westwood “half-American football, half-medieval” armour jackets, every look feels like it was ripped from a cyberpunk runway.

These original Polaroids from the costume fittings prove just how ahead of their time these styles really were.

07/07/2025

Here’s an original TV spot from the 1995 release of HACKERS—the neon-soaked, rollerblading, modem-dialing cult classic that taught a generation to “hack the planet.”

🎧 We break down the film’s wild style, its techno-utopian spirit, and why it still feels so relevant on the latest episode of Cinema Shock.

04/07/2025

Before Zero Cool and Acid Burn ever hacked the Gibson, HACKERS was just an idea sparked by one screenwriter’s deep dive into the early internet underground.

In our new episode, we trace how Rafael Moreu embedded himself in hacker culture to write the script, how director Iain Softley joined the project, and how a young Angelina Jolie helped define the cyberpunk aesthetic of the ’90s.

Jack in and discover the real story behind this neon-drenched cult classic. 🎧⚡️

Listen now — https://www.cinemashock.net/episodes/hackers

03/07/2025

RIP Michael Madsen (1957–2025)

Today we say goodbye to Michael Madsen, an unforgettable presence in cinema. From RESERVOID DOGS and KILL BILL to DONNIE BRASCO, SPECIES, and SIN CITY, Madsen’s work defined an era of cult and genre cinema. His gravelly voice, intensity, and dark charisma made him one of a kind.

Rest in peace.

02/07/2025

🎤 In this VIRTUOSITY press junket interview with Joe Leydon, Denzel Washington talks about blending real actors with digital effects—and whether computers might replace performers altogether.

It’s a fascinating conversation that echoes today’s debates about Artificial Intelligence and the future of creativity.

🎧 On Cinema Shock, our VIRTUOSITY episode digs into the film’s eerie modern relevance—from AI anxieties to how its vision of virtual fame predicted influencer culture decades ahead of its time.

29/06/2025

The conclusion to our deep dive into VIRTUOSITY is out now on all major podcast platforms!

27/06/2025

THE LAWNMOWER MAN hit theaters on March 6, 1992, and audiences showed up. The film pulled in around $32 million at the box office—more than double its budget—and became an early ‘90s sci-fi sleeper hit.

This surreal techno-thriller introduced moviegoers to virtual reality before most people even had a home computer. Its success helped launch director Brett Leonard’s career and paved the way for his next dive into digital dystopia: the 1995 cyber-action flick VIRTUOSITY, starring Denzel Washington and a very unhinged Russell Crowe.

Check out this original TV spot from the film’s release—and then hit play on the latest episode of Cinema Shock to hear how The Lawnmower Man hacked its way into sci-fi history.

26/06/2025

I swear to god this is a real movie.

THE LAWNMOWER MAN (1992), directed by Brett Leonard.

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