The Ultimate Revenge Scheme in Tom Ford’s ‘Nocturnal Animals’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

Poo on the porch.

After concluding January with with our first foray into the world of Frank Henenlotter in Brain Damage (listen) and revisiting Brian De Palma’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie (listen), we’re entering February with a look at Tom Ford‘s Academy Award-nominated thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016).

In Nocturnal Animals, art gallery owner Susan (Amy Adams) receives a manuscript for a new novel written by her first husband Edward (Jake Gyllenhaal). As she reads it, she begins to see the similarities between it and their former relationship, unaware that the book serves as Edward’s ultimate revenge against Susan for the unforgivable, marriage-ruining act that she committed all those years ago.

Episode 320: Nocturnal Animals (2016)

Apply the darkest shade of red lipstick you own because we’re discussing Tom Ford‘s sophomore feature Nocturnal Animals (2016)! Tagging in for the conversation is Trace’s better half: fellow Bloody Disgusting columnist Ari Drew!

Join us as we discuss the revenge of it all in this somewhat polarizing film. From Amy Adams‘ unlikable protagonist who often stares off into space to Aaron Taylor-Johnson‘s poo-on-the-porch sequence, there’s a lot to unpack here!

Plus: sassy elevator operators, Laura Linney‘s bouffant, one incredibly effective jump scare and a controversial opening sequence involving nude, fat dancers.

Cross out Nocturnal Animals!