‘Weird Science’ Rewatchables Recap

Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt geek out over John Hughes’s 1985 cult classic Weird Science, dishing on everything from over-the-top ‘80s sex, rock ’n’ roll vibes and surreal special effects to the unforgettable trio of Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock and Ilan Mitchell-Smith. Expect plenty of laughs about hacker hijinks, wild sci-fi setups and those overblown ‘chains and whips’ moments that make the movie pure nostalgia gold.

Along the way, the hosts dig into behind-the-scenes tidbits, praise Hughes’s knack for teen comedy and debate whether the film’s kooky themes still hold up today. It’s a breezy, affectionate deep-dive perfect for anyone itching to revisit lake-side experiments and those iconic computer-generated shenanigans.

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