A fading celebrity takes a black market drug, a cell replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss impossible beauty standards, the damn patriarchy, and Coralie Fargeat’s sophomore feature film, The Substance (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:02) Back of th…

Art the clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Christmas horror films, Art the Clown, and the highest grossing unrated film of all time, Terrifier 3 (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:53) Back of the Box/Recommendat…

After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by one of his fans, he begins to realize the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the limitless talent of Kathy Bates, how to keep things spicy at an advanced age, and one of the best Stephen King adapta…

A detective and his team must rescue 8 people trapped in a warehouse by a man known as Jigsaw. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Donnie Wahlberg’s lack of patience, John Kramer’s trolling ass, and Darren Lynn Bousman’s, Saw II (2005). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:03) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Revi…

A scheming couple put a struggling family man and his old friend through a series of increasingly twisted dares over the course of one night. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss what we would do for a dollar, how badass Pat Healy is, and the twisted comedic brilliance of, Cheap Thrills (2013). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:45) Back of…

The inept cast and crew of a hit reality TV show travel deep into the Adirondack mountains for their second season to find proof that Bigfoot exists. Any remaining skepticism they have is ripped to shreds. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Bigfoot’s droppings, Bigfoot’s essence, and getting wild in the woods with, Wild Men (2017).…

Ronnie runs a disco walking tour with his son Brayden. When a sexy woman takes the tour it begins a competition between father and son for her affection. It also signals the arrival of an oily killer that stalks the street at night. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss grease consumption, bullshit artists, and the bizarre cinematic e…

After their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers follow a skilled huntsman for survival. However, a pack of wolves haunt their every step. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Alpha males, Alaskan oil, and whether or not Liam Neeson really pees his pants all the time. Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendation…

When we started this podcast nobody ever thought we’d be doing it 10 years later. But if there’s one thing over 1,000 hours of audio proves is that we don’t know when to shut up! On this week’s episode… We celebrate episode 500 by welcoming back several of the original hosts to discuss the same movie we reviewed on the long lost pilot episode of St…

Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss ancient Celtic rituals, dining with mummies, and making deals with the devil in Ray Bradbury’s, The Halloween Tree (1993). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:38) Spo…

Ghostbusters (1984) – Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a ghost removal service in New York City. Casper (1995) – An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid it of wicked spirits. The Others (2001) – Immediately following the end of…

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the timid down of Miles County where he targets a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss supernatural slashers, independent horror, and Damien Leone’s blood-soaked sequel, Terrifier 2 (2022). Show Notes: House…

For our 2nd annual "Tricks & Treats" episode, we explore three more TV Halloween specials. This time we decided to focus on something we're intimately familiar with… 90’s Nickelodeon programming. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss pumpkin headed preteens in Pete & Pete, the addictive nature of candy in Rocko's Modern Life, and how …

When the Smurl family moves into a supposed haunted house in Pittston, Pennsylvania, they experience a wide variety of unexplained phenomenon. They eventually contact the husband and wife ghost hunting team, Ed and Lorraine Warren, for assistance. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss how to monetize your family’s haunting, the made f…

A disguised serial killer starts picking off college students who are putting on an all night horror marathon at an abandoned movie theater. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the gimmicks of William Castle, high-tech mask making, and the campy 90’s gem, Popcorn (1991). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:35) Back of the Box/Recommendation…

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz’ life is turned upside down when her daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Tim Burton’s attraction to corpse women, Jenna Ortega’s scream q…

In the cold, wintery fields of New England, an old house wakes up every 30 years and demands a sacrifice. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss progressive hippies, the return of Barbara Crampton, and killer ass ghosts in Ted Geoghan’s, We Are Still Here (2015). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:46) S…

In the Falangist Spain 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss fairytales, Francoist Spain, and Guillermo Del Toro’s absolute classic, Pan’s Labyrinth (2006). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:00) Back of the Box/Recommendation…

While scavenging the ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss androids, xenomorphs, and several other recognizable things in Fede Alvarez’, Alien: Romulus (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back o…

Two centuries after her death, a power alien/human hybrid clone of Ripley aids a crew of space pirates in stopping the aliens from reaching Earth. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss bold sequels, the xenomorph reproductive system and the fourth installment in the Alien franchise, Alien Resurrection (1997). Show Notes: Housekeeping …

The Fantasia International Film Festival is back again with an extremely impressive lineup of features and shorts programmed. On this episode... Join us as we discuss several feature films from all over the world as the Fantasia Film Festival concludes it's 28th year! Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube…

Three friends in search of the Loveland Frogman find out he’s much more than just a local legend. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss our favorite cryptids, the effectiveness of found footage, and Anthony Cousin’s feature film debut, Frogman (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:30) Spoiler Warn…

Poor Gregory. After being released from the Wishing Well Sanitarium, all he wants to do is make the children happy. So he reopens the old ice cream factory and incorporates some unconventional ingredients into his sweet, murderous treats. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss our favorite ice cream flavors, porn parodies, and Clint Ho…

The Bucheon International Film Festival is back again with an extremely impressive lineup of features and shorts programmed. On this episode... Join us as we discuss 15 feature films from all over the world and listen as Justin regales us with stories from the streets of Bucheon. Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twi…

While in Thailand trying to avenge his brother who was crippled in a fight by a Thai boxer, a man gets caught up in a web of fate, Buddhism and black magic. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Hong Kong cinema, Buddhist imagery, and the insane cult classic, The Boxer’s Omen (1983). Show Notes: Housekeeping (2:45) Back of the Box/Rec…

In Damian Mc Carthy's new film, Oddity a twin sister uncovers the truth behind her sisters mysterious death with the help of a wooden mannequin. On this special episode... Justin catches up with Damian at the Bucheon International Film Festival for a spoiler free discussion about his latest film. Be sure to catch Oddity in theaters July 19th. Conne…

In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Oz Perkins’ highly anticipated film Longlegs (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:25) Spoiler War…

In 1980’s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx, finally gets her break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the stars of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past… On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss horror trilogies, the Mia Goth factor, and Ti West’s ever evolving style in MaXXXine (202…

A man’s obsession with his designer deerskin jacket causes him to blow his life savings and turn to crime. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss surrealist filmmaking, timeless fashion, and the bizarrely thought provoking film, Deerskin (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:15) Back of the Box/Recommendations (7:38) Spoiler Warning/Full…

A young boy stumbles into a witch convention and must stop them, even after he is turned into a mouse. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss children’s horror, fairytale witches, and Nicolas Roeg’s, The Witches (1990). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:19) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:06) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:43) Rotten To…

A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss cryptids, collapsing bridges, and a movie that makes you want to talk on the phone even less than you already do, The Mothman Prophecies (2…

When strange seeds drift to Earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, replicating the cities residents one body at a time. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss pod people, Donald Sutherland, and Philip Kaufman’s science fiction classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Show Notes: Housekeeping (2…

Sheriff Dan Gillis investigates a string of murders in a sleepy, coastal town. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Robert Englund, sex on the beach, and the spooky seaside sleeper, Dead & Buried (1981). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:56) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:40) Rotten Tomatoes (67:35)…

After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are attacked by three masked strangers with no mercy and seemingly no motive. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss unnecessary remakes, elusive inhalers, and the first part of a new Strangers trilogy…

Two teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously canceled. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss mid 90’s teen TV programming, not fitting in, and standing idly by as your life passes you by in Jane Schoenbrun’s feel sad movie of the summer, I Saw the TV Glow (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:36) …

In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being raped and murdered by an unknown assailant. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss true crime, Korean killers and Bong Joon Ho’s second feature film, Memories of Murder (2003). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:35) Back of the Box/Recommen…

A woman travels home with her two kids for her sister’s wedding and finds herself defending her family against blood seeking old people. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss German farmhouses, understaffed nursing homes, and the Netflix original, Old People (2022). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:48) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:2…

After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful criminal figure, they retreat to a secluded mansion and try to survive the next 24 hours. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss ensemble casts, inescapable mansions, and Radio Silence’s bloodiest film to date, Abigail (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:40) Back of…

Happy Walpurgisnacht to all! Crack open a maibock, decorate your May bush, and stoke those bonfires as high as you can. But beware, witchcraft is afoot! On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we celebrate Halfway to Halloween by reviewing The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)! Then follow us down a deep, dark path into the woods as we discuss the ancien…

A loan officer who evicts an elderly woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to save her soul while evil forces push her to her breaking point. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss demon winds, haunted hankies, and the soulless nature of American financial institutions i…

Randy and Bob once again made the trek over to New Orleans for The Overlook Film Festival and lived to tell the tale! It was another year filled with patires, Q&A's, anniversary screenings, loads of genre movies and much more. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Abigail, Cuckoo, Red Rooms, I Saw the TV Glow, Oddity, Azrael and many …

A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the fruitless nature of war, the necessity of a neutral press, and Alex Garland’s harrowing new film, Civil War (…

A group of people fight for survival at a truck stop when machines become homicidal. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Emilio Estevez, cocaine, and Stephen King’s only directing credit to date, Maximum Overdrive (1986). Show Notes: Housekeeping (2:28) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:07) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:44) Rotte…

In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Stephen King, Corey Haim, and Gary Busey in the classic werewolf movie, Siilver Bullet (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (2:34) Back of the Box/Reco…

A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss late night talk shows, the satanic panic, and Faustian tales in, Late Night with the Devil (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:16) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:02) Spoiler Warning/Full Re…

A brilliant scientist’s discovery renders him invisible, but transformers him into an omnipotent, dangerous megalomaniac. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss government-funded experiments, Kevin Bacon’s bacon, and Paul Verhoeven’s take on the Invisible Man, Hollow Man (2000). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommend…

A group of troubled teenagers are led by social workers on a California wilderness retreat, not knowing the woods they are camping in have been infested by bloodsucking, mutated ticks! On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Seth Green, illegal grow operations, and unfortunate stereotypes in the made for TV creature feature, Ticks (1993…

When a team of explorers ventures into the catacombs beneath the streets of Paris, they uncover the dark secret that lies within the city of the dead. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss treasure hunting, the Parisian catacombs and the hellish found footage film, As Above, So Below (2014). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:07) Back of the…

In the dying days of the old west, a sheriff and his posse set out to rescue their town’s doctor from a group of cannibalistic cave dwellers. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson and S. Craig Zahler’s horror-western, Bone Tomahawk (2015). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10…

Flighty teenage girl Buffy Summers finds out she is her generation’s vampire slayer. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, and 90’s nostalgia in Fran Rubel Kuzui’s, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:53) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:15) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18…