A Dark Impression

Vince and Dave discuss the impact of horror movie monsters, from early silent films and practical effects, through CGI and to the modern blend of CGI and practical effects.

Dave and Vince talk favorite soundtracks (and sounds). 

Vince and Dave discuss what's coming up in this season of A Dark Impression.

Vince and Dave discuss actors they would love to see in horror movies. Now including even more zombie Lassie.

Dave and Vince discuss the merits of Alien (1979) and Event Horizon (1997).

Vince and Dave discuss John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. The films include The Thing (1982), Prince of Darkness (1987), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994).

Vince and Dave discuss the wonderfully horrific Barbarian (2022), paying particular attention to the horrors of motherhood, modern horror, and rogue hairs... Spoilers ahead!

Welcome to the first full live recorded episode of Season 2. In this one, Vince and Dave present The Ring to their students with a discussion of memes and legacy (both, conveniently enough, themes found within the film). Also, Happy Halloween!

Join Vince and Dave as they recap season 1 and discuss what's going on with season 2. This is a great start for those just joining!

Dave and Vince discuss films they'd like remade and the magic of Tom Holland.

Vince and Dave discuss the brains behind the films Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Train to Busan (2016). We will be taking a brief hiatus to recuperate after a busy term, but we WILL return in July.

Vince and Dave discuss the importance of goats in horror film, and also their not top 5 favorite demon movies.

Vince and Dave are joined by their colleague Deb to discuss a Nosferatu (1922) and Let the Right One In (2008). Topics include the role of the other in creating horror, the fear of blood and the unknown, and our wishes of a Jim Carrey remake of Nosferatu.

Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 favorite monsters. See if your favorites are on our list!

Vince and Dave discuss the wonderful world of haunted toys by breaking down Child's Play (1988) and Annabelle: Creation (2017).

Vince and Dave give a quick talk of some of their favorite "weird" horror films -- horror that defies the genre, is atypical, or just batty. 

Dave and Vince dive into discussing curse movies by examining Poltergeist (1982) and The Ring (2002).

Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 horror comedies. 

Fluffy snow on the ground, festive lights decorating homes, and bloodthirsty killers prowling in the dark. It's the holidays! Dave and Vince dive into the classic Christmas horror film: Gremlins (1984).  Happy holidays everyone!

Interested in watching horror film but don't know where to start? Vince and Dave have your back with the first installment of Quick Impressions.

Vince and Dave discuss The Changeling (1980) and The Haunting of Hill House (2018). They are joined by their colleague Sue to chat about how gothic literature influenced the present-day ghost story.

Dave and Vince discuss The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Unfriended (2014).

Vince and Dave discuss and compare Halloween (1978) and Fear Street 1994 (2021).

Vince and Dave discuss The Exorcist (1973) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).

Join Dave and Vince as they discuss the psychological and social impact of horror movies.  The first episode is launching Oct. 15, 2021.