# Big Trouble in Little China: Cult Classic or Disaster?

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Podcast: [Totally 80s and 90s Recall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall-5944764)
Published: 2026-03-24T04:00:00+00:00
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Rob, Kurt, and Dave attempt to navigate the neon-lit alleys of John Carpenter’s most beautiful disaster to figure out how this supernatural fever dream became a cult masterpiece. It’s a deep dive into 80s practical effects, "six-demon bags," and whether the Pork-Chop Express is actually driven by the most incompetent action hero in cinema history

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