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October 31, 2019 9:31 am
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All Hallows' Eve
A gritty and not so great horror anthology redeems itself by the end, propelling its director straight into a career in filmmaking, and potentially bringing us a new horror icon to rival Jason and Freddy. Happy Halloween everyone!
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October 28, 2019 10:22 am
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Once Bitten
So it's basically a high school sex comedy with a horror theme, and not scary at all. But for the Halloween season we had to fulfill this request from Loyal Listener Neil, which thrilled Craig to no end.
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October 15, 2019 4:23 am
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The Guest
Accomplished horror director Adam Wingard's pic is kind of a horror movie, but more of a psychological thriller/action pic that happens to be dripping with Halloween atmosphere.
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October 8, 2019 7:00 am
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House of 1000 Corpses
Our tribute episode to Sid Haig, veteran character actor and late horror icon who recently passed away at the ripe old age of 80.
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0:54:42
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October 3, 2019 8:54 am
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Ginger Snaps
We love this Canadian teenage werewolf story from the early aughts.
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September 23, 2019 10:13 pm
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Braindead / Dead Alive
In the USA, it's known as Dead Alive. The rest of the world knows this early Peter Jackson film as Braindead. But Jackson's passions for practical effects, humor, and cartoonish violence are up there on the screen, as is bucketloads of gore.
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September 20, 2019 11:54 am
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Witchboard
We always have fun on our show, but this week we had maybe even a little more fun than usual with this 80's cheesefest. Listen carefully for Craig's big reveal.
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September 10, 2019 6:51 am
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Curtains
We can't really say "thanks" to loyal listener Shane for requesting this week's movie. Maybe he wanted to punish us? What did we ever do to you, Shane?
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September 4, 2019 10:26 am
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Cube
We hit another request this week, this time from loyal listener, Gary.
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August 27, 2019 11:18 am
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IT: Chapter One (2017)
We were pleased to once again welcome Stephen King super-fan Jordan to guest with us on her request this week: 2017's take on Stephen King's iconic story, IT.
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August 24, 2019 10:33 am
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May
It's not one of our wackier conversations, because this week's episode is a seriously dark characters study of a disturbed young girl, directed by Lucky McKee.
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August 8, 2019 9:19 am
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The Hitcher
We pay tribute to the late, great Rutger Hauer with today's episode.
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July 30, 2019 4:45 am
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Interview: Linnea Quigley + Creepozoids
We were extremely excited to spend some time chatting with scream queen and horror icon Linnea Quigley on today's episode. Since her debut in 1975, she has racked up more than 160 screen credits and shows no sign of stopping.
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July 16, 2019 11:21 pm
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The Deadly Spawn
Back when this rare and gritty low-budget gore-fest beckoned from the video store shelves, neither of us had a chance to see it. Thank you, Internet.
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July 9, 2019 9:35 pm
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There's Nothing Out There
Before "Scream" paved the way for a steady stream of self-aware horror movies, there was "There's Nothing Out There."
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July 2, 2019 6:00 am
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Bone Tomahawk
Star-studded cast of this Western-horror by a first-time director made for a great watch.
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June 25, 2019 12:14 pm
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Death House
The Expendables of Horror....what a promising concept, yet lousy execution.
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June 18, 2019 6:00 am
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The Wicker Man
As a movie, The Wicker Man defies description. It doesn't fit neatly into any genre category, encompassing elements of detective story, mystery, drama, horror, and even musical, all into one incredibly satisfying package.
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June 11, 2019 6:00 am
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Popcorn
This nearly forgotten film from 1991 seems to presage so many much more successful titles that came later. And it's actually pretty good all on its own!
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June 4, 2019 6:00 am
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Hellraiser
The movie that started a franchise, and somehow managed to make the name "Pinhead" sound terrifying.
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May 28, 2019 6:03 am
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The Taking of Deborah Logan
Craig asked for something "modern" this week, so we dug deep into Netflix for last year's sleeper "hit" about an old woman in a load of demonic trouble.
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May 21, 2019 8:00 am
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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
When we heard that Hammer's House of Horror had teamed up with Shaw Bros' House of Kung Fu on a Dracula martials arts crossover, we had to check it out. Too bad it didn't really live up to the concept.
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May 14, 2019 6:00 am
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The Changeling
On the heels of Mother's Day, we bring you a movie about what happens when you have a terrible, terrible father. In a way, it just serves to emphasize the importance of good, strong mothers.
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May 7, 2019 6:00 am
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Mother's Day (1980)
What better way to celebrate mother's day than with a movie that shows just how far sons can go for their beloved mama?
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April 23, 2019 12:00 am
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The Toxic Avenger
Special thanks to Phantom Dark Dave for this timely request, around the same time that it has been announced that a potential remake is in the works.
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April 16, 2019 6:00 am
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The Stuff
Our tribute to Larry Cohen is a social commentary on companies that make products that harm people.
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April 9, 2019 7:00 am
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Critters
It's not the Gremlin-knockoff you always thought it was!
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April 2, 2019 6:00 am
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Bill Oberst Jr. Interview: Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies
This week, we have a special guest on to chat about everything from the state of horror to Abraham Lincoln's accent.
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March 26, 2019 6:00 am
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Zombeavers
A high-concept flick that was clearly dreamed up over cocktails between friends, Zombeavers is our latest request from loyal listener, Ryan.
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March 19, 2019 1:21 pm
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Hereditary
Heredity boasts a stellar cast giving it their all in this half-horror, half-family drama in the vein of Rosemary's Baby.
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March 12, 2019 12:01 pm
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The Lair of the White Worm
We're jumping back to a few requests this month and tackling this Ken Russell film that is difficult to categorize.
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March 6, 2019 2:18 am
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Return of the Living Dead 2
The last of our month of sequels brings us back to the Return of the Living Dead series to see if the second is as funny and iconic as the first.
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February 26, 2019 8:31 am
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Although we have yet to review the original Poltergeist - one of Craig's favorite movies - we nonetheless decided to spring ahead to this follow up, which reveals another layer to the spooks hiding beneath the Freeling family household.
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February 21, 2019 11:38 am
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Exorcist II: The Heretic
Often hailed as the second-worst movie ever made, this sequel to the iconic horror classic is a real head-scratcher.
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February 12, 2019 3:28 am
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The Fly 2
February is our Month of Sequels again this year. We already did the David Cronenberg version of The Fly and gave it high marks, so we thought we'd give the sequel a spin.
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January 29, 2019 11:22 am
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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2
Tommy requested this sequel-in-name-only to Prom Night, which we've reviewed before on this podcast.
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January 23, 2019 8:35 am
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Tremors
Request month continues with the mainstream monster movie, Tremors, requested by longtime listener, Francis.
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January 16, 2019 9:22 am
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The Purge
Looking at it fin 2019, The Purge seems even more spooky today than it did six years ago.
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January 1, 2019 12:01 am
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Bloody New Year
Happy New Year 2019!
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December 25, 2018 7:56 am
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Christmas Shorts
Shaking things up a bit, we scoured the web and put together our own anthology of holiday shorts.
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December 18, 2018 6:00 am
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Jack Frost
Not to be confused with the Michael Keaton family tale of the same name, this direct-to-video horror-comedy divided us both.
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December 10, 2018 5:12 am
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Red Christmas
At least Dee Wallace is in it.
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December 3, 2018 7:00 am
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Night of the Comet
It's hard to put a pin on this interesting genre experiment, but it features a fun cast and is absolutely dripping with 80's-era stuff.
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December 1, 2018 1:58 am
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors
It's our 150th episode! To celebrate, we decided to return to our roots with one of our favorite Wes Craven films.
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November 20, 2018 7:25 am
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Thanksgiving Special: Blood Rage
We're happy to treat to you this long-lost slasher film with all the trimmings: cheesy 80's music, hilarious over-the-top gore effects, laughable acting, and ridiculous writing.
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November 13, 2018 8:35 am
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Dolls
It's not a great one, but there is a certain charm about this borderline kids' horror film that we explore in this week's episode.
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November 6, 2018 6:29 am
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Burnt Offerings
It's a classic haunted house movie with a twist.
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October 31, 2018 8:00 am
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31
Happy Halloween! We end our series with the latest from Rob Zombie, aptly titled "31".
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October 29, 2018 11:29 am
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Trick or Treats
Part four of our 2018 Halloween extravaganza was a fun episode to record.
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October 19, 2018 10:41 am
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The Midnight Hour
You probably missed this made-for-TV movie when it first aired on ABC in the 80's, but don't miss our discussion about this film that, despite its many flaws, had some good moments and didn't fail to put us in the Halloween spirit.
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October 9, 2018 7:00 am
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Hellbent
Five friends hitting West Hollywood for some Halloween fun get up to their glass eyeballs in murder, thanks to a mysterious yet hunky serial killer.
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October 2, 2018 7:00 am
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Dead and Buried
Though Dead and Buried came packaged up with some great acting, a decent cast and creepy atmosphere, history has shown this film to have lived up to its title.
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September 24, 2018 10:32 am
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Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead
It's about time we reviewed a Troma film.
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September 12, 2018 8:49 am
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Invaders From Mars
This remake of the 1953 film leaves a lot to be desired, but it's fun for the right audience.
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September 4, 2018 8:35 am
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Jeepers Creepers 3
Jeepers Creepers 3 sprung on us suddenly last year, seemingly out of nowhere.
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0:59:26
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September 1, 2018 8:24 am
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Dead Snow 2: Red Vs Dead
Non-stop fun from beginning to end, with an original plot and a funny cast, Dead Snow 2 gives Shaun of the Dead a run for its money.
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August 17, 2018 10:56 am
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Def By Temptation
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August 9, 2018 9:32 am
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Cujo
Cujo is one of the earlier Stephen King adaptations, about a killer dog with rabies.
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July 31, 2018 11:22 am
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The Reef
We wrap up our month of summer horror with another shark film.
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July 27, 2018 11:05 am
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
Some of these 90's mainstream "horror craze" films have not aged as well as you might remember.
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July 19, 2018 9:44 am
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Humanoids From the Deep
We're back in Roger Corman's camp with this sci-fi / horror hybrid that crawled out of the lake and into our hearts.
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July 11, 2018 10:12 am
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Jaws 3-D
Even a third dimension can't keep this film afloat.
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July 3, 2018 8:00 am
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Sleepaway Camp
Most notorious for a "shocking" twist ending, this otherwise forgettable summer camp slasher is a sort of low-rent Friday the 13th.
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June 30, 2018 11:53 am
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Hell House LLC
Yes, yes, another found footage movie, but this one gave us a good jolt.
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June 19, 2018 10:41 am
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As Above So Below
Well, if you enjoy the ones where we trash movies...
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June 14, 2018 10:17 am
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The Suckling
Probably the most tasteless and obscure film we have reviewed thus far.
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June 4, 2018 9:20 am
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Veronica
This Spanish film about a Ouijia board experience gone wrong is all style, but lacks a certain something.
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May 27, 2018 6:00 am
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The Amityville Horror
In tribute to Margot Kidder, we review one of her more well-known horror flicks.
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May 20, 2018 9:21 am
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Train to Busan
Back to Asia, where my dad happens to be visiting us here in Beijing. He took his first guest turn on our show this week
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May 2, 2018 9:56 pm
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Don't Look In The Basement
This grindhouse classic played as a double-feature with The Last House on the Left.
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April 21, 2018 11:39 am
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Don't Go Into The Woods
The new gold standard against which all our "bad" horror movies are judged.
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April 10, 2018 7:00 am
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Don't Breathe
A group of friends break into a blind man's house and end up with more than they bargained for.
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April 3, 2018 8:00 am
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Don't Look Now
We're kicking off another theme month: Movies with the word "Don't" in the title.
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March 27, 2018 8:00 am
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April Fool's Day (1986)
We've been meaning to do this one for a while.
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March 20, 2018 8:42 am
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Intruder (1989)
How did we ever miss this one?
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March 17, 2018 4:57 am
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Tokyo Gore Police
Finally, a movie that lives up to its title.
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March 6, 2018 8:35 am
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Part 2
About a decade after the original shocker, Tobe Hooper directed his sequel starring Dennis Hopper and a whole load of crazies.
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February 27, 2018 11:26 am
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Friday the 13th: Part 2
This time, it's Jason.
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February 6, 2018 7:17 am
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The Second Story
This sequel qualifies more as an adventure-comedy than a horror film.
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February 4, 2018 6:45 am
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
The gayest horror film ever made.
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January 28, 2018 9:12 am
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High Tension
If you have any desire to see this movie, don't listen to our podcast before you do.
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January 16, 2018 6:56 am
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Phenomena
We're big fans of both Dario Argento and Jennifer Connelly here at 2 Guys & A Chainsaw.
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January 9, 2018 8:00 am
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Get Out
Jordan Peele made a surprising turn from comedy to horror with this surprise hit that pushed all the right buttons.
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January 6, 2018 10:20 am
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A Christmas Horror Story
How did we ever miss this one? It's going in our regular holiday rotation.
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December 20, 2017 11:05 am
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Better Watch Out
This Christmas themed horror flick has more twists than a candy cane.
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December 17, 2017 9:46 am
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Dead Snow
This film intends to be derivative, and therein lies some of its charm.
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0:58:27
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December 9, 2017 11:32 am
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Child's Play
We feel like this movie perfectly captures the spirit of toys and gift-giving, even though it technically isn't a Christmas movie.
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December 1, 2017 8:28 am
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Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Take a high-school sex comedy, mix it with a modern zombie flick, and you'll get Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.
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0:56:19
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November 21, 2017 8:50 am
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Of Unknown Origin
Williard this ain't.
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November 14, 2017 8:00 am
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Dementia 13 (1963)
A decent thriller with a weak script that maintains a lot of silliness alongside with some strong acting and great camerawork.
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November 7, 2017 9:06 am
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The Babysitter (2017)
This Netflix Original film just came out and surprised both of us by combining a rollicking good time with some genuine pathos.
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October 31, 2017 6:00 am
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Satan's Little Helper
Happy Halloween! Here's another Halloween-themed horror movie for this very special day.
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October 24, 2017 7:00 am
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Cannibal Ferox
"Complete garbage" is how we would describe this movie. We KNOW that the late Umberto Lenzi at least agreed with our assessment.
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0:59:36
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October 17, 2017 7:00 am
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
A very special film for our 100th episode.
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October 10, 2017 7:00 am
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Night of the Demons
Now that we're looking at it with fresh, adult eyes, we have a different take on this high-camp film that still maintains a huge cult following.
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October 3, 2017 7:00 am
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The Amityville Horror 2: The Possession
The second in the series is at least waaay more exciting than the first!
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September 20, 2017 10:17 am
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Jeepers Creepers 2
By request, we dive back into the Jeepers Creepers franchise, just as the third one is about to hit the theaters (supposedly) for a single day.
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0:56:58
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September 13, 2017 10:29 am
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Our tribute to the memory of esteemed director Tobe Hooper, who died at the end of August.
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September 7, 2017 12:07 pm
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IT - Part 2 (1990)
The second half of the original made-for-TV miniseries of IT follows the kids as adults who return to take care of unfinished business.
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August 30, 2017 10:07 am
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IT - Part 1 (1990)
Part 1 of our first "mini-series" episode on King's classic.
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1:03:53
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August 21, 2017 7:07 pm
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Eyes Without A Face
Since its tortured release, Eyes Without a Face has inspired anyone from John Carpenter to Billy Idol.
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August 17, 2017 6:54 am
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XX
Four female directors tackle four different tales centering around women in this interesting concept film.
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August 1, 2017 7:00 am
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Night of the Living Dead
RIP George Romero. Our tribute episode to a man who changed the face of horror and exploitation film forever.
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July 25, 2017 7:00 am
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Spookies
Where to begin.
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July 18, 2017 9:34 am
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Evilspeak
Clint Howard, Ron Howard's less attractive younger brother, began a long career in horror movies with this "high tech" fright flick from the 80's.
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July 11, 2017 10:18 am
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Trick or Treat (1986)
Not to be confused with the far better film "Trick R Treat," this heavy metal horror film may not be the best VHS tape on the shelf, but it sings with 80s charm - a throwback to a time when horror didn't take itself so seriously.
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July 5, 2017 9:42 am
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Clown
What started as a fake trailer with Eli Roth's name slapped on it became a full-fledged killer clown movie. Such is the way of the internet.
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June 27, 2017 6:00 am
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Eloise
Well, it ain't gonna win any awards.
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1:02:36
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June 20, 2017 10:55 am
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Zombie Nightmare
R.I.P Adam West. You may not have been drug down into the grave by a zombie, but we miss you nevertheless.
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June 13, 2017 7:36 am
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Rec
If you're tired of found footage films, you might find enough good stuff to love about Rec to make it worth the watch.
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June 6, 2017 8:00 am
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The Boxer's Omen
Craig challenged me to find another crazy Asian horror film after our review of Hausu. He is now regretting that request.
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0:49:32
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May 30, 2017 12:46 pm
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It's Alive
It's only the second PG-rated film we have reviewed (the first being Gremlins), but that doesn't mean it didn't pack a punch.
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0:59:26
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May 23, 2017 6:00 am
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The Eyes of My Mother
Simone joins us yet again for a tribute to Mother's Day, only a week late.
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May 18, 2017 7:00 am
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Puppet Master
Puppet Master came along on video and ended up being so successful that it spawned a slew of sequels and keeps its studio in business to this day.
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May 9, 2017 7:00 am
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Bay Of Blood
A whole cast of nasty characters get their bloody comeuppance as they plot and scheme for control of some bayside land.
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May 2, 2017 7:00 am
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Galaxy of Terror
We pay tribute to the late Erin Moran the only way we know how: By reviewing one of her b-horror film roles.
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April 25, 2017 5:19 am
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Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
The name says it all.
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April 18, 2017 6:00 am
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Sinister
It's not without its flaws, but there's something about this movie that really gets under our skin.
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April 11, 2017 6:14 am
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Martin
George Romero thinks that Martin is the best of his films, and he is clearly a master at work in this borderline art film.
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0:53:40
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April 6, 2017 3:16 am
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The Fly (1986)
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid
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March 14, 2017 11:34 am
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Near Dark
Our tribute episode to the late, great Bill Paxton, who puts a chilling yet lovable turn on the classic vampire-biker-western genre.
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0:59:06
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March 8, 2017 7:49 am
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House (1986)
We revisit another Fred Dekker project (that's three so far!) that's managed to win our hearts with 80's charm.
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1:02:37
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March 2, 2017 10:09 am
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Tales From the Hood
Rusty Cundieff's unique and arguably "blah" anthology is less horror film and more of a star-studded political lecture on the issues facing the African American community.
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0:56:09
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February 21, 2017 10:22 am
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Shaun of the Dead
How in the world did it take Todd so long to see this movie?
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February 18, 2017 10:59 am
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The Bird With the Crystal Plumage
This directorial debut by horror legend Dario Argento also happens to be both his first and perhaps most accessible feature film - so popular in Italy that it played at a single theater in Milan for several years.
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February 9, 2017 9:46 am
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The Ring (2002)
This American remake of a hit Japanese horror film kicked off a brief J-Horror remake craze in the early aughts.
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February 1, 2017 2:10 pm
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Student Bodies (1981)
Billed as "The World's First Comedy Horror Movie," today's selection had a better run on cable television than it did in the theaters.
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January 24, 2017 12:52 pm
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The Monster Squad
This childhood favorite held many special memories for Craig and this week's guest, his sister Kristin.
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January 9, 2017 10:20 am
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Hostel
Listen in for our take on how Eli Roth's notorious "torture porn" flick has weathered the years.
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January 4, 2017 8:14 am
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Society (1989)
Good lord, is this one insane film.
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December 27, 2016 8:00 am
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New Year's Evil
There aren't too many New Year's Eve-themed horror movies, so you can't blame us for choosing this turkey to watch this week.
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December 20, 2016 8:00 am
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Gremlins
We end our 2016 Christmas Horror Edition of the podcast with an old favorite, Gremlins. Happy Holidays!
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December 13, 2016 12:01 pm
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P2
We were a bit divided on this movie, but we came together to agree that this woman-in-peril film courses pure holiday spirit.
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December 7, 2016 8:09 am
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Sint
Despite being a killer Santa movie with intriguing possibilities, we both felt this 2011 Dutch film squandered an intriguing premise on a lousy plot.
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November 30, 2016 10:19 am
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Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker
Ironically, Mickey Rooney stars in the 5th installment of the very killer Santa franchise that he railed against when it first began.
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November 22, 2016 2:32 am
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You're Next
This home invasion film puts a bit of a twist on the genre. We both enjoyed discussing this fast-paced gem.
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November 15, 2016 8:00 am
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Waxwork
An original movie about the horrors of a wax museum.
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November 8, 2016 8:00 am
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The Descent
A group of women descend into a cave and receive more than they bargained for.
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October 31, 2016 11:49 pm
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Tales of Halloween
Tonight, we bring you the last of our Halloween season episodes this year: A horror anthology with a whopping 10 stories.
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October 27, 2016 5:11 am
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Halloween 3
As much as we wanted to, neither of us could muster up much enthusiasm for the absurd plot and boring pacing.
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October 19, 2016 10:55 am
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Elvira Mistress of the Dark
Back in 1988, Halloween horror icon Elvira finally got her own movie.
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October 12, 2016 1:52 pm
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Bleed (2016)
Whew...where to begin with this mishmash of horror tropes?
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October 4, 2016 8:00 am
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The Return of the Living Dead
Both of us vehemently disagree whether this film is worth watching or not.
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September 28, 2016 11:00 am
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Freddy vs. Jason
Our 50th episode spectacular!
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September 20, 2016 9:09 am
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Final Destination
We're joined this week by special guest Simone Yamshon as we discuss the premiere entry into the Final Destination movie franchise.
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September 13, 2016 11:41 am
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Fright Night (1985)
Fright Night is an earnest horror-comedy from the 80's that hits all the right notes.
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September 6, 2016 11:22 am
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Crimson Peak
A good old-fashioned gothic ghost story done right by the master of visuals, Guillermo Del Toro.
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August 31, 2016 9:37 pm
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Basket Case
This low-budget drive-in hit spawned two bigger budget sequels.
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August 23, 2016 11:21 pm
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Cooties
Penned by the minds behind Saw and Glee, An ensemble cast of well-known comedy stars defend themselves against an invasion of rabid zombie children.
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August 16, 2016 1:03 pm
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The Burning
Buried at the box office by Friday the 13th, The Burning deserves a second look.
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August 10, 2016 11:51 am
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Prom Night (1980)
Prom Night. Everything is all right.
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August 2, 2016 8:00 am
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Jeepers Creepers
Where's you get those eyes?
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July 27, 2016 7:00 am
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Little Shop of Horrors
One of Jack Nicholson's first film roles is also a surprisingly good little horror comedy, even by today's standards.
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July 19, 2016 10:06 am
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We Are Still Here
This bold and critically-acclaimed thriller takes some risks and evokes Lucio Fulci's The House By The Cemetery in many respects.
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July 12, 2016 8:00 am
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Night of the Creeps
We hold mixed feelings about Fred Dekker's dated but charming send-up to classic sci-fi and horror films.
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July 4, 2016 12:22 pm
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The Lost Boys
Sexy teenage vampires and Goonies-style kids make for an uneven tone in this 80's classic.
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June 15, 2016 7:47 pm
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New Nightmare
Wes Craven's New Nightmare brought a new, welcome twist to the Freddy franchise.
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June 7, 2016 9:00 am
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The Final Girls
We loved this touching horror/comedy about a girl who reconnects with her dead mom through her character in a cheesy 80's slasher flick.
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May 17, 2016 9:00 am
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They Live
Listen to this week's episode to discover why this might be the scariest movie we've reviewed all year.
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May 10, 2016 8:00 am
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Deadly Friend
Deadly Friend is the third Wes Craven film we've reviewed this year in the wake of his death.
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May 3, 2016 8:00 am
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Ravenous
This gold rush-era horror film is a light, fresh take on the vampire genre.
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April 26, 2016 8:00 am
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Sorority House Massacre 2
Todd's turn to pull a favorite off the shelf with this delightfully absurd horror comedy from writer-director Jim Wynorski.
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April 19, 2016 8:00 am
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Pet Sematary
Craig's dad, Jim, joins us for a film special to both of their childhoods.
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April 12, 2016 9:00 am
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Chopping Mall
A low budget film that intentionally delivers more laughs than scares, though you'd never know it from the notorious box art.
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April 6, 2016 6:09 pm
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Funny Games
Talk about disturbing. Craig's sister, Kristen, joins us to talk about this controversial home invasion film.
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March 29, 2016 6:31 pm
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Hausu
If you've never seen the 1977 Japanese horror-comedy-musical House, then you're in for the wildest, strangest trip of your life.
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March 22, 2016 4:57 pm
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Cloverfield
With the release of 10 Cloverfield Lane to the theaters, we revisit 2008's Cloverfield.
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March 15, 2016 8:15 pm
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The Loved Ones
The Loved Ones is half "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and half "Pretty In Pink".
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March 9, 2016 2:25 am
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The Witch
We head back into the theater again to catch the latest "New England folktale," The Witch.
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March 4, 2016 12:52 pm
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Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
We loved this ahead-of-its-time horror-comedy that, sadly, did not do well in the U.S. - but nevertheless is slated for a sequel.
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February 23, 2016 12:55 am
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Let the Right One In
This week's film takes us to the chilly reaches of Sweden, where a 12 year-boy meets a young vampire and they form a touching relationship.
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February 17, 2016 12:04 pm
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Troll
This week, we went back in time for Craig's childhood favorite.
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February 10, 2016 1:32 pm
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Zombi 2
This classic established Lucio Fulci as one of Italy's most popular horror directors during the 70's.
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February 2, 2016 4:38 pm
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Excision
Excision is a sublime horror movie with an all-star cast that seems to have flown completely under the radar.
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January 28, 2016 10:58 am
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Deep Red
This week, we dive into a whole new subgenre of film - the Italian giallo pic - with one of Dario Argento's finest pictures: Deep Red.
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January 19, 2016 9:00 am
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Phantasm
In honor of the recent passing of Angus Scrimm, we bring you a film that's near and dear to our hearts
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January 12, 2016 9:30 am
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The Green Inferno
The Green Inferno ultimately left a bad taste in our mouths.
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January 5, 2016 8:48 pm
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Sweet 16
If you're looking for the perfect "so bad, it's good" movie to watch with your buddies, few films are sweeter than Sweet 16.
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December 29, 2015 10:52 pm
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Terror Train
This little-remembered 80's slasher stars scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis and takes place on a train. Good enough for us!
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December 22, 2015 9:00 am
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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
This unique tale, imported from Finland, deals with the idea of an evil Santa Claus in an entirely original way.
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December 17, 2015 2:38 pm
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Christmas Evil
A cuit classic in some circles, we weren't quite sure what to make of this weird little film.
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December 8, 2015 9:00 am
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Krampus
For this second week of our horror-themed Christmas films, we headed straight to the theater for this brand new film from the writer-director who brought us Trick-R-Treat.
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December 1, 2015 2:48 am
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Black Christmas
Join us by the Yule log as we unwrap this overlooked but stellar Christmas horror film, by the writer-director of A Christmas Story.
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November 24, 2015 10:00 am
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Bloodbath at the House of Death
Todd & Craig review a rare and funny film that references a slew of classic films as it pokes fun at the horror genre in Monty Python-style.
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November 16, 2015 11:40 pm
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Clownhouse
One of Craig's most vivid memories from childhood involves stumbling across this chiller on late night TV...
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November 9, 2015 11:34 pm
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Goodnight Mommy
Todd & Craig review a deeply unsettling new Swedish film that just came across the border.
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November 3, 2015 1:18 am
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Witching and Bitching
Todd & Craig review a madcap Spanish horror film this week.
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October 27, 2015 12:20 am
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Saw
We revisit Saw with our first guest, Kristin Sorhus-Hafen - who doesn't normally do horror, and is watching it for the first time. Wheee!
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October 20, 2015 8:30 am
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The Woman In Black
Your standard haunted house movie. And that's really the problem.
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October 14, 2015 2:42 pm
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Trick or Treat
The perfect Halloween film.
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October 7, 2015 4:07 pm
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Creep
Todd & Craig discuss last year's surprisingly novel found footage flick, Creep.
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September 28, 2015 11:00 am
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Todd & Craig continue their tribute to Wes Craven with another look at the classic that made Freddy Krueger a household name: A Nightmare on Elm Street.
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September 21, 2015 4:45 am
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People Under the Stairs
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