This week’s episode turns the dials to travel back to 1979 San Francisco and talk about the romantic sci-fi adventure “Time After Time.” We chat about the time travel romp featuring HG Wells in pursuit of Jack the Ripper, and why we love its gentlemanly charm. Listen now!
EP 127: Girls At The Carnival
This week’s episode digs through some old tapes for a look at a true found footage short film, “Girls at the Carnival.” Never intended for public viewing, this 20-minute home movie chronicles several teenage friends in early ’90s Ohio, who bond over boys, booze and doughnuts with a Cassavetes-like style. Listen now!
EP 126: Puppet Master
This week’s episode pulls some strings to cover the 1989 cult favorite “Puppet Master.” We talk about Charles Band’s bizarre story and the doll-horror subgenre, and we revisit director David Schmoeller’s 1979 horror classic “Tourist Trap” as well. Listen now!
EP 125: The Harder They Fall
This week’s episode rides into town to talk about the new Netflix western “The Harder They Fall.” We marvel at the film’s all-star cast, over-the-top violence and cool modern elements. Listen now!
EP 124: Titane
This week’s episode attempts to translate the new French body-horror film “Titane.” We talk about the fearless performances by newcomer Agathe Rousselle and veteran Vincent Lindon, the movie’s crazy kills and even crazier vehicular sex scene, and the film’s surprising emotional impact. Listen now!
EP 123: Halloween Kills
This week’s episode slices and dices in a talk about the new “Halloween Kills.” We discuss the sequel’s good, bad and ugly parts, from Michael Myers’ bloody kills to Judy Greer’s confusing Christmas sweater. Listen now!
EP 122: Blood Games
This week’s episode plays ball with the rarely seen 1990 survival-horror exploitation film “Blood Games.” We talk about the movie’s extended opening baseball sequence, intense violence and unexpected emotional moments. Listen now!
EP 121: Phantasm
This week’s episode is not afraid to get weird in a talk about 1979’s “Phantasm.” We discuss director Don Coscarelli’s bizarre visions, Angus Srimm’s iconic Tall Man, cool cars, killer balls and more. Listen now!
EP 120: Christine
This week’s episode puts the pedal to the metal to cover John Carpenter’s “Christine.” We talk about Stephen King’s novel, and discuss the film’s hypnotic visuals, cool Carpenter score and liberal use of “Bad to the Bone.” Listen now!
EP 119: Malignant
This week’s episode examines the new James Wan horror film, “Malignant.” We cover the movie’s crazy premise and crazier execution with a spoiler-filled conversation. Listen now!