Johnny Has the Keys

LIFEFORCE (1985)—When the crew of a joint British-American space mission discovers a mysterious spacecraft near Halley’s Comet, they find three humanoid bodies inside and bring them back to Earth. Soon afterward, the bodies awaken, unleashing a terrifying force that drains the life energy from its victims and spreads across London. As the city descends into … Continue reading Ep. 09-13: Life...

HALLOWEEN (2018)—Forty years after surviving Michael Myers’ 1978 massacre, Laurie Strode has spent her life preparing for his return. When Myers escapes during a prison transfer and comes back to Haddonfield on Halloween night, Laurie must confront the trauma that has consumed her—and protect her daughter Karen and granddaughter Allyson. As Michael stalks the town … Continue reading Ep. 09-1...

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956)—In a small California town, Dr. Miles Bennell discovers that several of his patients are convinced their loved ones have been replaced by emotionless duplicates. As mysterious pods begin appearing throughout the community, Miles and his former love Becky struggle to uncover the terrifying truth. With the town rapidly falling … Continue reading Ep. 09-11:...

LONGLEGS (2024)—rookie FBI agent Lee Harker is assigned to investigate a series of unsolved murders connected to a mysterious serial killer known as Longlegs. As she uncovers cryptic clues and disturbing connections to her own past, Harker is drawn into a terrifying web of occult forces and psychological horror. This week, we enter the unsettling … Continue reading Ep. 09-10: Longlegs (2024)...

NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU (2023)—a lonely young woman named Brynn lives a quiet life haunted by personal tragedy and isolation. When she awakens one night to find mysterious extraterrestrial beings invading her home, she must rely on her instincts and determination to survive. Told with minimal dialogue, this tense sci-fi thriller blends alien invasion … Continue reading Ep. 09-09: No One Will Sa...

TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972)—Five strangers become trapped in an underground crypt and encounter the mysterious Crypt Keeper, who reveals the horrifying fates awaiting them through a series of chilling tales. The anthology explores murder, revenge, greed, supernatural curses, and poetic justice. Based on stories from EC Comics, Tales from the Crypt delivers a collection … Continue reading Ep....

STRANGE DARLING (2023)—A chance encounter between two strangers spirals into a deadly game of survival. Told through a non-linear structure, the film follows a series of escalating events involving a young woman, a dangerous predator, and the shifting power dynamics between them. As the truth behind their violent encounter is slowly revealed, this stylish psychological … Continue reading Ep....

V (1983)—When mysterious alien visitors arrive on Earth claiming to bring peace and advanced technology, humanity welcomes them with open arms. But journalist Mike Donovan and scientist Diana Barry soon uncover a horrifying truth: the Visitors have a sinister agenda involving control, deception, and the exploitation of mankind.  This week, Johnny Has the Keys looks … Continue reading Ep. 09-...

THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE (2010)—a small New England town is plagued by a strange and inexplicable force after a meteorite lands near a rural farm. As the mysterious presence begins altering the environment and those exposed to it, a local family descends into fear and madness. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s classic story, this low-budget … Continue reading Ep. 09-05: The Color Out of Space (2010...

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)—Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is recruited by the U.S. government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant before it falls into Nazi hands. Racing across the globe, Indy faces deadly traps, ruthless rivals, and ancient mysteries in a quest that tests his courage and ingenuity. Steven Spielberg’s Raiders … Continue reading Ep. 09-04: Raider...

MISERY (1990)—After a car accident leaves bestselling novelist Paul Sheldon stranded in a Colorado snowstorm, he’s rescued by Annie Wilkes, his self-proclaimed “number one fan.” What begins as grateful recovery soon turns into a nightmare when Annie’s obsession with Paul’s novels spirals into violence. Based on Stephen King’s novel, Misery is a gripping psycholo...

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE (1951)—When astronomers discover that a rogue star and its orbiting planet are on a collision course with Earth, humanity faces imminent extinction. As governments and scientists race to build a spacecraft capable of reaching the wandering planet before disaster strikes, impossible choices must be made about who will survive. This week, we … Continue reading Ep. 09-02: Wh...

WEAPONS (2025)—When all but one child from the same elementary school class mysteriously vanish in the middle of the night, an ordinary community is thrust into panic and suspicion. As desperate parents, teachers, and police search for answers, the investigation uncovers a web of buried secrets and supernatural terror. Johnny Has the Keys is back, … Continue reading Ep. 09-01: Weapons (2025)...

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015)—A team of superheroes—Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye—face their most formidable threat yet: Ultron, a sentient AI created by Tony Stark. Ultron’s vision of human extinction forces the Avengers into a desperate battle to stop him while navigating personal conflicts and secrets within the team.  For … Continue reading Ep. 08-40: A...

SMILE (2022)—Dr. Rose Cotter witnesses a traumatic event involving a patient, which triggers a terrifying supernatural curse. As the curse begins to follow her, Rose experiences increasingly disturbing visions and encounters, blurring the line between reality and horror. Desperate to break the cycle, she must confront the source of the curse before it consumes her. … Continue reading Ep. 08-...

EX MACHINA (2014)—A young programmer Caleb wins a competition to spend a week at the secluded home of tech genius Nathan. There, he is tasked with evaluating Ava, an advanced humanoid AI, to determine whether she possesses true consciousness. As Caleb interacts with Ava, questions of manipulation, trust, and morality emerge, leading to a tense … Continue reading Ep. 08-38: Ex Machina (2014)...

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)—FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing the brilliant but imprisoned cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, to gain insight into another murderer on the loose. As Clarice delves deeper into Lecter’s twisted mind, she must confront her own fears and defeat a deadly adversary.  This week, Johnny Has … Continue reading Ep. 08-37: The S...

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE (2001)—An orphaned boy, Harry, discovers he is a wizard and begins his education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he navigates magical classes, friendships, and rivalries, Harry uncovers the mystery of the Sorcerer’s Stone and the dark force that seeks to claim it.  Johnny Has the Keys … Continue reading Ep. 08-36: Harry Potter and...

THE DEAD ZONE (1983)—Johnny Smith awakens from a coma with psychic abilities, able to foresee future events and the dark paths of those around him. As he navigates the ethical dilemmas of his gift, Johnny uncovers a looming political threat that could bring disaster to millions.  Johnny Has the Keys enters the mysterious, foreboding world … Continue reading Ep. 08-35: The Dead Zone (1983) &#...

BLUE VELVET (1986)—A college student, Jeffrey Beaumont, discovers a severed human ear in a small-town field, plunging him into a dark underworld of crime, sexual obsession, and corruption. As he investigates, he encounters the enigmatic nightclub singer Dorothy and the sadistic Frank Booth, forcing him to confront the sinister forces lurking beneath the town’s idyllic … Continue reading Ep....

A SCANNER DARKLY—Set in a near-future ravaged by a powerful drug called Substance D, an undercover agent becomes dangerously entangled in the world he is surveilling. His identity blurs as he spies on his friends and struggles with addiction, paranoia, and the collapse of his own sense of self. Using rotoscoped animation, the film creates … Continue reading Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)...

BLACK SUNDAY (1960)—A vengeful witch from 17th-century Bulgaria returns to terrorize the modern world through a living descendant. As she spreads fear and death, a brave doctor and his allies race to stop her malevolent plans.  Johnny Has the Keys enters the shadowy, candlelit world of Mario Bava’s Black Sunday. Join us as we discuss … Continue reading Ep. 08-32: Black Sunday (1960) &#...

OXYGEN (2021)—A woman awakens in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she got there. Trapped and running out of air, she must piece together her identity and solve the mystery of her confinement before time—and oxygen—runs out. A claustrophobic sci-fi thriller, the film combines tension, psychological intrigue, and inventive storytelling to explore survival, … Continue reading Ep. 08-31...

A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014)—An enigmatic, skateboarding vampire prowls the deserted streets of the Iranian ghost town Bad City. By day, the town is bleak and lonely; by night, the Girl hunts those who exploit or harm others. A genre-bending blend of horror, noir, and romance, the film explores loneliness, morality, and … Continue reading Ep. 08-30: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Nigh...

MINOR PREMISE (2020)—A brilliant but emotionally troubled neuroscientist tests an experimental device on himself, inadvertently fracturing his consciousness into multiple versions of his personality. As these conflicting selves clash and spiral out of control, he faces the terrifying consequences of splitting his mind. A taut psychological sci-fi thriller, the film explores identity, obsession, an...