The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs Season 5 Episode 5 Week 3: Don't Panic

The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs is an American horror movie show that airs on the Shudder streaming platform. The show features Joe Bob Briggs, a horror movie critic, who introduces and comments on classic horror films while providing insightful and humorous commentary. In season 5, episode 5, titled Week 3: Don't Panic, Joe Bob Briggs presents a double-feature of horror movies that revolves around unbridled paranoia and fear of the unknown.

The first film introduced in this episode is 1988's "Paperhouse," a British horror film directed by Bernard Rose. The movie follows Anna, a young girl who draws a picture of a house that comes to life in her dreams. Anna discovers that the house and the inhabitants of her dream are connected to a real place and real people. As she delves deeper into the mystery, her dreams, and reality blend together, causing her to question what is real and what is not.

The second film in this episode is "The Stuff," a 1985 American satirical horror-comedy directed by Larry Cohen. The movie follows a creamy, white, and addictive food-like substance that is discovered bubbling up from the ground. The substance is marketed as a sweet, low-calorie dessert, and it quickly becomes a craze. However, things take a twisted turn when a young boy discovers that "The Stuff" is not what it appears to be. The boy teams up with a corporate saboteur to expose the sinister truth behind "The Stuff" before it's too late.

Throughout the episode, Joe Bob Briggs provides insightful and humorous commentary like he typically does in each episode. Briggs navigates the themes of the two films, looking at how they deal with paranoia, fear, and the unknown. The episode digs deep into the psyche of the characters in both movies, exploring their mental state as they go through the twists and turns of each plot.

One of the highlights of this episode is Joe Bob Briggs' interviews with the filmmakers and actors from both films. Briggs interviews Bernard Rose from "Paperhouse" to discuss his influences in creating the dream-like world of the film. The episode also features interviews with Garrett Morris and Andrea Marcovicci from "The Stuff" to discuss their roles and experiences making the movie.

In addition to the interviews, Joe Bob Briggs provides his unique brand of trivia and anecdotes throughout the episode. As always, Briggs provides a wealth of information on the films and their production while offering insightful critiques of the movies.

Overall, Week 3: Don't Panic is an exciting and engaging episode of The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs. The films provide a great mix of horror, comedy, and satire, while Joe Bob Briggs offers a unique and insightful perspective on each movie. The episode is a must-watch for horror movie fans and anyone looking for a fun and engaging viewing experience.