Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

We're back on the other side, maniacs! This week we continue Rock & Shock II with Poltergeist III, and returning to the show is musician/comedian Terry Jones, who has a new song out this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this wacky sequel and discuss other topics such as the time Vin Diesel filmed a movie in Pittsburgh, Gregg's defense of any and all generic Pop-Tarts, and the perfection that is the H...

We love living in the city, maniacs, because this week finds us smack dab in the middle of our Rock & Shock II theme for May and discussing the 1980 Umberto Lenzi wild ride Nightmare City! Joining us is Last Gasp vocalist and owner of Cleveland-based Black Cat Barber Shop , Ryan Hardwick. While we unpack the immense body count in the flick, we also chat about topics such as Ben's California run-in...

Lock your doors, maniacs, as we take a look at the 1980 John Carpenter ghost story The Fog. For this episode we recorded live at the Riverside Drive-In during their April Ghouls Monster-Rama, and were joined by Zone Zero vocalist Jordan Sloan and filmmaker Zane Hershberger. We even get a few surprise drop-ins from friends of the show. While we take a trip to Antonio Bay we also discuss topics such...

It's the end of the world as we know it, maniacs, because we're kicking off Rock & Shock II month with 1988's apocalyptic tale Miracle Mile from 1988. Joining us to dissect this one is documentarian Jon Nix, promoting his new Justin Pearson doc Don't Fall In Love With Yourself. While we soak in the endtimes in sunny Los Angeles, we also discuss topics such as Mare Winningham's hockey hair, a litan...

We're having a bad "hare" day, maniacs, because this week we're talking the 1987 blockbuster thriller Fatal Attraction! Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the time Nickelodeon slime was too hot, the unlikely purgatory of The Drew Carey Show, and our absolute favorite Fatal Attraction character: Quincy the New York Dog. Drop that Caramello and  check out our Patreon , as this...

Get ready for Audra, maniacs, because this week we're discussing the 1983 Canuxploitation slasher Curtains! While we dissect the various production issues this movie faced, we also talk about topics such as wrong ways to eat pizza, what the film's mask reminds us of, and flushing etiquette. Drop that Caramello and  check out our Patreon , as this month's bonus episode finds us discussing our creat...

Don't forget to say Grace (Jones) this week, maniacs, because we're talking the wackadoo vampire comedy Vamp from 1986! Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as Lance's love for Twizzlers Pull 'N' Peel, what the Brain Boys order at Taco Bell, and just how many people from Seinfeld are in this movie? Drop that Caramello and  check out our Patreon , as this month's bonus episode find...

We're twinning this week, maniacs, as we take a look at David Cronenberg's 1988 thriller Dead Ringers! While we try to tell the Mantle twins apart, we also discuss topics such as things we shouldn't Google, production assistants who look like Lou Albano, and the burning question: is Dead Ringers a dinosaur movie? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon , as this month's bonus episode finds u...

M-A-R-S, maniacs. We're talking another Tobe Hooper joint this week in the Cannon Films remake Invaders From Mars from 1986! Joining us is someone who literally wrote the book on Tobe Hooper: Scout Tafoya! He's the author of Cinemaphagy: On the Psychedelic Classical Form of Tobe Hooper, as well as a filmmaker and critic for RogerEbert.com. While we learn a lot about the making of this film from Sc...

Hold your applause, maniacs, because this week we're talking another Michael Caine "paycheck" movie with 1981's The Hand, directed by Oliver Stone. While we get into how ridiculous this thing is, we also discuss topics such as buying milk with a ring, our pajama histories, and a lot of Black Sheep references. If you haven't subscribed to our Patreon yet, drop that Caramello and sign up! Tonight we...

Break out the Fiddle Faddle, maniacs! This week we wrap up Lucio Fulci's Gates Of Hell trilogy with 1981's The House By The Cemetery. While we try to dissect this wacky flick, we also discuss other topics such as Dane Cook movies, America's favorite cartoon character Yogi The Monkey, and what we love to dip pretzels into.   Don't forget to check out our Patreon ! This month's bonus episode finds u...

Bust out those phone books, maniacs, because this week we're taking a look at the William Lustig slasher Relentless from 1989! While we unpack this stacked cast and drink our orange juice, we also discuss topics such as answering machine exposition, Robert Loggia at Taco Bell, and Bob Hoskins pajamas. Don't forget to check out our Patreon , as this month's bonus episode finds us playing the Can't...

Hold onto your baguettes, maniacs! We're headed to Cannes for 1982's The Last Horror Film (aka Fanatic) starring everyone's favorite maniac, Joe Spinell. While we dissect this guerrilla-style film, we also discuss topics such as baked macaroni and cheese, the secret ingredient at Parkin's Pizzeria, and what happens when you stab someone in the back of their back.   Check out our Patreon today, as...

Do you read Sutter Cane, maniacs? We're wrapping up this installment of 90s Month with the final entry in John Carpenter's apocalypse trilogy: 1994's In The Mouth Of Madness! Joining us to chat about this one is Lance's film partner Matt Schultz from Locust Street Media. While we take a trip to Hobb's End, we also discuss topics such as what toppings we would get on our free Book It pizzas, Gregg'...

Time to report to the principal's office, maniacs! The penultimate episode of 90s Month finds us in 1998 with the Robert Rodriguez flick The Faculty. While we break down this all-star cast, we also discuss topics such as this movie's similarities to Can't Hardly Wait, an unfortunate haircut, and the burning question we all ask: is the singer of Eve 6 in this movie?   If you haven't checked out our...

Hit the snack bar before tuning in, maniacs, because week 2 of 90s Month finds us talking the cult classic Popcorn starring Jill Schoelen and Dee Wallace from 1991. While we dissect this oft-hidden gem, we also discuss topics such as Lance's previous work hosting marathons in an old theater, what might be the worst haircut in cinema history, and which prop from this movie Gregg so desperately need...

Time to bust out those flannel shirts again, maniacs, because 90s Month is back! We're kicking it off with the return of Freddy Krueger in Wes Craven's New Nightmare. We chat about the film that kicked off the meta horror craze and discuss other topics such as Ben's disdain for a certain child actor, our new sitcom catchphrase, and what piece of clothing Lance sheds during every episode. It might...

Arrrrrre you rrrrrready, outlanders!? This week we're finishing January with another trip to the King well with 1984's Children Of The Corn. While we try (and fail) to keep the Korn jokes to a minimum, we discuss topics such as collect-call numbers from the 90s, living off of free Sheetz coupons in college, and we tell the tale of meeting the film's director on a chance encounter at our old alma m...

We're talking about Harry Potter this week, maniacs, but it's probably not the one you're thinking. We're discussing Troll from 1986, featuring an all-star cast that includes everyone's favorite Neon Brainiacs regular, Michael Moriarty. Joining us to chat about the movie is the other half of Locust Street Entertainment, Matt Schultz! We also talk about other topics such as Sonny Bono's cool bachel...

It's our party and we'll die if we want to, maniacs! This week's episode drops on the eve of Gregg's birthday, so what better movie to discuss than the J. Lee Thompson slasher Happy Birthday To Me. We also discuss topics such as the haziness of the age of the main characters in this movie and what their school is exactly, cheating in a dirt bike competition, and our new favorite learning instituti...

You're gonna need a bigger lawnmower this week, manias, because this week we're talking the 1989 Jaws parody Blades. Tune in as we discuss this goofy flick and other topics such as Ben's idea for a Doritos spokesperson, Lance's aversion to becoming a professional golfer, and a cast member who was also in "that sexy Amish movie". If you haven't checked out our brand new Patreon yet, please do! Janu...

They're here, maniacs! We're closing out 2022 with a total banger: Tobe Hooper's 1982 haunted house classic Poltergeist. While we talk about a ton of lore around this movie and franchise, we also discuss topics such as differing opinions on Pizza Hut, similarities to Nightmare On Elm Street, and everyone's favorite sassy Pittsburgh aunt Zelda Rubinstein. If you want to grab one of our new shirts,...

Don't touch that lamp, maniacs! This week we're wrapping up our analysis of the 80s Amityville sequels with Amityville: The Evil Escapes, and this time it's not the house that's haunted... it's the lamp! Join us as we discuss this goofy made-for-television movie and other topics such as Pizza Hut's Book-It program, houses that fart through electrical cords, and our new son Peanut Head. Also, Lance...

We're flying in 3-D this week, maniacs, as we continue our exploration of the Amityville sequels with 1983's Amityville 3-D! Joining us to dissect this one are Sarah and Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we chat about this early vehicle for both Meg Ryan and Lori Loughlin, we also discuss topics such as the horror of botflies, people whose faces look like rats, and stealing boats. Our...

We're headed to Ocean Avenue, maniacs! For the next three weeks we'll be digging into the first handful of sequels in the Amityville Horror franchise, starting with 1982's Amityville II: The Possession! While we talk about the varying degrees of upsetting elements of this movie, we also discuss topics such as spooky wind, showering at night versus showering in the morning, and the merits of mall p...