The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs Season 4 Episode 5 Week 3: Deathgasm
- April 13, 2019
- 135 min
Week 3 of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs season 4 brings the heavy metal horror-comedy, Deathgasm. The movie follows a group of teenage metalheads who accidentally summon a demon while playing sheet music from an evil rock band. Chaos ensues as the teenagers, joined by a badass girl-next-door, battle against the demon and its minions to save their town and the world from certain doom.
The episode kicks off with Joe Bob Briggs introducing the movie and his guest, actor and musician David Arquette. Arquette talks about his love for horror movies and how he brings that passion into his music. They discuss the heavy metal influences in Deathgasm, including nods to metal legends like Slayer and Metallica.
As the movie begins, Briggs and Arquette provide amusing commentary on the humor, gore, and general awesomeness of Deathgasm. They discuss the practical effects used in the film and how they add to the overall experience. They also delve into the character dynamics, particularly the chemistry between the main protagonist Brodie and his love interest Medina.
Throughout the movie, Briggs and Arquette share fun anecdotes and trivia, including how the movie was originally titled Heavy Metal Apocalypse and how the use of a chainsaw as a weapon has become a staple in horror movies. As the action intensifies and the body count rises, Briggs and Arquette provide commentary on the creative kills and over-the-top violence.
Following the movie, Briggs and Arquette discuss their favorite moments from Deathgasm and share their overall impressions of the film. They also answer fan questions, including ones about Arquette's experiences working on the Scream franchise and whether he prefers acting or making music.
As the episode comes to a close, Briggs announces the next movie of the marathon, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next in store. Overall, Week 3 of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs season 4 offers a fun and entertaining episode filled with heavy metal, horror, and humor.