OBSESSION vs BACKROOMS (+ HOKUM) - HALLOWEEN CAME EARLY! | The Popcorn Podcast - EPISODE 119

Halloween came early this year! Before we fully dive into blockbuster season, I'm joined by fellow film content creator Zohair to discuss three of the biggest horror releases of recent weeks: Hokum, Obsession and Backrooms. What made these films so effective? Which scared us the most? Where did they excel, and where did they perhaps fall slightly short? More importantly, what do these films tell us about the future of horror cinema at a time when exciting new voices and emerging filmmakers are proving that the genre remains one of the most innovative and creatively rewarding spaces in the industry? What did you make of Hokum, Obsession and Backrooms? Which was your favourite, and which director are you most excited to follow moving forward? Let us know in the comments below and, if you enjoy the episode, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and join us for more film and TV discussions. Instagram -   / thepopcornpodcast   Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/tpp17dylan/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcornpod... Email - [email protected] ZOHAIR: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisiszohai... TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thisiszohair?... Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/JJGn PREVIOUS EPISODES: Episode 118 (Euphoria Season 3) -    • EUPHORIA SEASON 3 IS BAFFLING. + LETTERBOX...   Episode 117 (The Mandalorian & Grogu) -    • THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU REVIEW... WHAT A...   Episode 116 (The Boys) -    • THE BOYS - SEASON 5 FINALE REVIEW, HOMELAN...   Episode 115 (April Watches) -    • APRIL WATCHES - AKIRA (FIRST TIME), JAWS, ...   Episode 114 (The Devil Wears Prada 2) -    • THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 + THE BEST FILM FA...   Episode 113 (The GOAT Debate!) -    • THE GOAT DEBATE! Director? A24 Film? Seque...   Episode 112 (Michael Review) -    • MICHAEL - THE BEST OR WORST BIOPIC OF ALL ...   Episode 111 (MCU Tier Ranking) -    • MCU FILMS - TIER RANKING! | The Popcorn Po...   Episode 110 (March Watches) -    • MARCH WATCHES - THE DRAMA, READY OR NOT 2,...   Episode 109 (Is Drama School Worth it?) -    • IS DRAMA SCHOOL WORTH IT? ACTOR REVEALS AL...   Episode 108 (Project Hail Mary) -    • IS PROJECT HAIL MARY POSSIBLE? ft. MY ASTR...   Hello and welcome to The Popcorn Podcast - I’m Dylan. This channel exists because I love films. Genuinely. Watching them, talking about them, debating them, and inevitably overthinking them long after the credits roll. If that sounds like you, you’re very much in the right place. Here you’ll find in-depth reviews of the latest releases, spoiler-heavy discussions, predictions, debates, and deep dives - covering everything from the biggest blockbusters to indie gems and awards contenders. Whether we’re breaking down new films, revisiting old favourites, or arguing about the future of cinema, this channel is all about thoughtful and occasionally unhinged film chat… plus a lot of games. Like, probably more games than strictly necessary, so make sure you play along too! #Obsession #Backrooms #Horror #Film #Movie #Scary #A24 #youtuber 00:00 - Hello and Welcome Zohair! 01:48 - Quickfire Questions! 11:08 - Let's get into it! 11:55 - HOKUM 20:29 - OBSESSION 29:09 - BACKROOMS 41:20 - GAME 1: Obsession Vs. Backrooms 44:40 - GAME 2: Guess the Horror Film from the tagline! 49:34 - GAME 3: Guess the film from the cast! 53:09 - GAME 4: Blind Ranking! 55:21 - Thank you and Goodbye!