The Skeleton Boys

Hey guys Rolando here. So spooky season is upon us. And I know what you’re thinking..what are the boys doing for Halloween? This year we will review a film franchise that is iconic and ground breaking. The skeleton boys will review the first 8 halloween movies. We will review two movie per episode for the entire month of October! So warm up your pumpkin spice lattes and cozy up to our special seri...

World's greatest editor! Murder mystery!  sleazy film studio! This week the boys meet, "The Editor"!  Aston 6 collective is back! They take aim at Giallo movies with an absurdist, horror-comedy. Does "The Editor" kill or is it one giant in-joke that wears thin? Tune in to find out! And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod

A small town Minister! Passionless marriage! A life changing encounter! This week the boys, head to small town to meet,"Jakob's Wife".  Jakob's Wife is a new Barbara Crampton movie, that has many themes. A vampire movie, a commentary on religion and a horror comedy. But does this movie provide enough thrills? Tune in to find out! And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.co...

A crew of road workers! A father and son at odds! An Irish vampire! This week the boys take a trip over seas to meet, "Boys from County Hell"!  This 2020 horror comedy, takes an interesting take on the Bram Stoker legend.  This isn't your typical, run of the mill vampire flick but did the boys find it as refreshing as a pint on a Sunday afternoon? Plus, they do a mini review of HBO Max's "Titans"...

A picturesque neighborhood ! "Friendly" tenants! Young naive woman! This week the boys go apartment hunting and witness, "1BR"!  We all have apartment horror stories: annoying roommates and asshole landlords. "1BR”, is a suspenseful and twisty new movie. Did the boys sign the lease? And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod   

A serial Killer! A young girl! A mystical dagger! This week the boys switch bodies and get,"Freaky"! They take a look at the 2020 horror/black comedy and dissect its many surprises. Plus, they do a mini review of "The Suicide Squad"!  And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod   

A Small Town! Mysterious creature! A community terrorized! This week, the boys fight, "Werewolves Within". Plus, Rolando recounts his return to the movie theater to watch "Green Knight", anxiety ensues. John tells us about his recent travels and highly recommends "Jumanji: The Next Level", only for Awkwafina.   They also discuss, whether the movie blends horror and comedy or did it miss the mark. ...

A blind man! Three thieves! A home invasion! This week, the boys witness, "Don't Breathe". Rolando can't stop talking about Stephen Lang and admits to loving "dad rock". John gives his opinion on the new,"Evil Dead" movie and how hitchcocking suspense works in modern horror.   Plus, they review"Loki" and the direction of the MCU. And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.co...

Hearing-impaired girl! Disgraced journalist! Cursed New England town! This week the boys face, "The Unholy". Also, Rolando and John have a mini review of the 80's B movie "Spookies" and spend too much time on making sense of it. Plus, go over whether "The Unholy"offers an original take on the classic horror genre (demonic/possession). And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gma...

A mute drifter! Demonic animatronics! A titans clash to the death! This week the Boys stop by, ”Willy’s Wonderland”! Plus, we discuss a man we both love - Nicholas Cage. In this Lively episode, Rolando and John each pick five of their favorite Nicholas Cage movies and dissect them. They cover his unusual, witty, and unforgettable performances. The chat ranges from long, breezy, and nostalgic. Get...

Video nasties! A sister's disappearance! Film censorship! This week the boys head to the 1980's Britain to rent, "Censor"! Plus, John and Rolando talk about meeting up for the first time since Covid and being social. They also discuss censorship during the 80 and 90s and try to unravel the movie's line between fiction vs reality.  And so much more!! Censor by Prano Bailey-Bond https://itunes.apple...

Murderous creature! Sibling rivalry! Hunky boys! This week the boys unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien, "Psycho Gorman"! Rolando and John didn't really watch anything for what we have been watching, so instead they talk about how the sausage is made. (At the annoyance of Rolando's fiance.) Plus, talk about horror and comedy movies. And how difficult it is to balance camp and gore. and so much...

A dinner party! Old wounds! Hollywood cults! This week the boys receive, "The Invitation".  John returns to the work force and talks about a post Covid Los Angeles. Rolando gushes over "Gangs of London" and wonders why Gareth Evans isn't making 200 million dollar movies. Plus, talk about grief and paranoia in this modern psychological thriller. and so much more!! The Invitation by Karyn Kusama htt...

Faith! A lonely nurse! Mental illness! This week the boys meet, "Saint Maud"! Also, Rolando and John react to the teaser for Edgar Wright's new movie "The last Night SoHo". John confuses Rolando for "Kane" the wrester and ranks his favorite "Jokers". Plus, discuss whether religious fanaticism is form of mental  illness and how the definition of horror can mean different things.  And so much more!!...

A deadly crash! Cosmonauts! A dangerous creature! This week the boys travel to Cold War Russia, to get a glimpse at, "Sputnik"!  Rolando doesn't know who Mekhi Phifer is and naturally we talk about the "Fast" timeline. We dissect B movie creature features and compare "Western" Sci-Fi movies to this 80's Soviet-era inspired movie. Plus, as a mini review we talk "Army of the Dead". and so much more!...

The most haunted house in England! A distant family! Horrifying secrets! This week the boys visit, "The Banishing"!  Plus Rolando has a spicy take: Is Edgar Wright overrated? John talks about Sean "p diddy" Combs and some of our favorite haunted house movies. This and so much more! In our spiciest episode yet.  You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @boysskeleton   

Satanic Panic! Demonic Possession! A paranormal investigation! This week the boys stand up to, "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It"!  Also, Rolando talks about the opening shot of "The Birdcage" and remembers Robin Williams. Plus, John mentions some of his early film work. They go over the "Cinematic Universe" of The Conjuring and wonder if it has any surprises left?  And so much more!! You ca...

Zombie virus! Terrifying train ride! Deep melodrama! This week, the boys take a ride on, "Train to Busan". Plus ask, are zombie films dead? Also confuse Mekhi Phifer and naturally talk about, the "Fast" timeline.  they also name names and immediately beep it out! In what we have been watching: Nobody and the season finale of Invincible.  You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter:...

Suicide mission! Zombie virus! 20 million in cash! This week, the boys return to fight, "Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula".  Plus, Rolando and John can't shut their yaps about what they have been watching. They talk about, Steve Rogers being a virgin and the insanity of Mortal Kombat. Also, John can't wait for the Borderlands movie and Rolando wonders what a sequel to Mortal Kombat would look li...

Sleep study! Nightmares! and Carl Jung analytical psychology! This week the boys, exam the power of dreams in "Come True". We discuss, the closing of the ArcLight (RIP). John remembers Simon Birch (it's hilarious)  and Rolando can't cry. And so much more!! Article referenced: https://thecinemaholic.com/come-true-ending-explained/ You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @boysske...

Eccentric mortician! Anthology madness! Creepy delights! This week the boys, gazes upon "The Mortuary Collection". Plus, they talk about anthology series in general and some of their favorites in the genre. They gush about Clancy Brown and try to avoid Highlander references.  In what we have been watching, we discuss: New Mutants and Falcon and Winter Solider. And so much more!! You can always ema...

Vengeful spirits! Urban legends! J-Horror icons! This week, The boys go to battle with, "Sadako vs Kayako".  Plus, talk about getting their first vaccine shots and what these two horror icons mean today. Also, breakdown the "VS" movie and an uninvited dog stops by!     and so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @boysskeleton

Whispers! Bottle blowing! Cosmic horror! This week the boys meet "The Empty Man".  Plus, they try to unravel Lovecraftian horror story and why Disney dumped the movie in theaters. They also discuss how well the movie blends myths, philosophies, and cults. Did we come out of The Empty Man feeling empty?  In what we have been watching:  Godzilla vs Kong! and so much more!! You can always email us: s...

Guardians! possession! Despondent young man! This week the boys take on "the Vigil". We discuss, the uniqueness of setting a horror movie in the Orthodox Jewish community. Also, the crowded market of Catholic possession movies.  In what we have been watching, Zack Synder's Justice League.  and so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @boysskeleton

Creepy Hotel! Wacky GPS! A couples secrets! This week the boys are trapped in "The Night". They dish about K-Town at night and the importance of proper baby caring. Plus, discuss the recurring theme of guilt and the cultural importance of Iranian-American horror movie.  In what we have been watching, we talk about Barb and Star, Wandavision finale. (spoilers) and so much more!! You can always emai...