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We’re back and we’re poking around in holes. Sometimes it’s hard not to let curiosity get the better of you. There could be anyone on the other side of that barrier, even a god. You might be tempted to take a peek and check. At worst, what you see on the other side could leave you feeling uncomfortably stiff, yet empty inside. Or, maybe, it could be glorious.



Main Topic: Glorious



Following last episode’s discussion of Ghatanothoa (and Yig, but let’s not worry about him for now), we’re talking about one of his rare appearances in media. Glorious presents an unusual and creative take on the Cthulhu Mythos. So unusual, in fact, that Matt spends much of this episode protesting its crimes against canon. It also takes place almost entirely in a rest stop bathroom, unlike most horror films.



Glorious is a 2022 American horror film from director Rebekah McKendry, starring Ryan Kwanten and JK Simmons. While it’s a low-budget affair, it rarely looks cheap, mainly thanks to its small cast and limited use of locations.



As ever with these media discussions, we pick apart every aspect of the story in our quest for gaming inspiration. Do watch Glorious before listening to avoid being spoiled. If you want to get some idea of what you’re getting yourself into first, you could always read Scott’s review from last year’s October Horror Movie Challenge.






Links



Things we mention in this episode include:




* Yig & Ghatanothoa episode



* All the Creatures Were Stirring (2018)



* Elevator Game (2023)



* “Out of the Aeons” by HP Lovecraft and Hazel Heald



* Color Out of Space (2019)



* Yog-Sothoth



* Azathoth



* Ubbo-Sathla



* Cthulhu



* Résumé With Monsters by William Browning Spencer



* Glory hole








* Juno (2007)



* Whiplash (2014)



* Prometheus