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Next on the chopping block: Satan's Little Helper and The Girl Who Played With Fire

A Halloween-themed horror film might seem like an odd choice to kick off tonight's episode, but the holiday is a Basement favourite and the movie, Satan's Little Helper, has been on the to-do list for quite some time.

Jeff Lieberman's dark horror/comedy premiered at a number of film festivals in 2004 before heading straight-to-DVD in 2005. Even then, it's not an easy flick to find. But we in The Basement have done so, and will share our thoughts with you some time between 10 and 11 p.m. this eve.

Then there's the sequel to the international movie and book sensation The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Jason loved that film (and book) and Shawn hated it, calling the movie one of the worst he's ever seen. How does The Girl Who Played With Fire stack up? Stick with us!

We're also going to bring back our Top Five segment, this time talking about the five most unnecessary love scenes in movie history. As is usually the case in The Basement, the subject is open to interpretation.

Throw in some music by artists new and practiced, and the latest movie news, and you've got yourself a radio show. Join us tonight at 10 p.m. PST at 92.5FM CFBX Kamloops or head online at the same Bat Time.Who said it's not cool to stay in on a Friday night? We didn't.

And now some previews of coming attractions:

Satan's Little Helper (sorry for the video quality)



The Girl Who Played With Fire

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