Dissect That Film

The Month of Dan continues with Dan's first MONTH OF ACTION pick, 1995's GUNSMITH CATS. From the pages of the hit Manga, to the small screen as a 4-part series then combined OVA, this is as close to an American action movie that you'll get from the world of anime. From the American muscle car, to the fact firearms are a major play, government corruption and foreign assassins', how does this not pl...

It's the MONTH OF DAN!! Our first stop on this Dan curated month is another film from legendary director Ishiro Honda, where he gives us yet another epic kaiju battle of the ages with 1966's THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. Coming hot off of Frankenstein vs Baragon, Honda delivers a new twist on Toho's version of Frankenstein with good vs. evil Gargantuas. Join the crew as they dive deep into what makes...

EPISODE 237: From a true crime story to a screenplay, THE STEPFATHER brings us the story of a man who just wants a family, but unfortunately the moment they cause disorder, he takes them out. Jerry Blake starts a new life, married with a new step-daughter, Stephanie. When Stephanie starts getting suspicious and sees Jerry's cracks showing, it all gets dangerous.   Join us as we dissect this 1987 c...

SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Steven Spielberg is back in the sci-fi genre with his latest tale of the world of extra terrestrials with DISCLOSURE DAY. Paul from The Flicks and Friends Podcast joins us to discuss this highly divisive entry in the Spielberg pantheon. Does it live up to the standards most of us hold for the acclaimed director, or does it falter? Let's follow the creatures to the bright light on...

Over 100 years ago, a classic novel was turned into a film that would become the footnote to the world of adventure films, the art of stop-motion animation and the wonder of filmmaking as a whole. That film would be 1925's THE LOST WORLD. Ripped straight out of the pages of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel to the screen full of classic silent era acting and legendary effects by Willis O'Brien, what...

EPISODE 236: The Guyver is BACK! A year after thinking he destroyed the zoanoid threat and the evil Chronos, Sean has to use his new found power to stop a new wave of zoanoids and also learns something new about the history of the Guyver.  Join us, along with Tony from  @HackTheMovies  as we dissect this Steve Wang directed sequel, that brings more amazing effects, a new lead actor, and better act...

SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Horror is killing it in 2026, and the Dustin's of  @TheBarrensHideoutPodcast  join Parker for a discussion on the new sensation in the horror realm, BACKROOMS. Come and get lost in the endless maze of hallways and rooms, and make sure to mark your exit on this episode of FRESH CUTS! Check out Tales From the Barrens #36: https://youtu.be/9vAvmHi5hDM?si=ZL2k1YVdQ9RiWAmu Follow The...

From reused footage from many other films, to a 16 year old getting a writing credit, VALLEY OF THE DRAGONS is an adaptation of a Jules Verne story that many haven't heard of. But, is it actually a good adaptation, or does it belong 20,000 leagues under the sea? It's time to enter THE MONSTER ZONE and find out! Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 h...

After the success of THE GRINCH, Hollywood wanted more live-action Seuss adaptations. With that we got 2003's THE CAT IN THE HAT.  With production designer Bo Welch at the helm and comedy superstar Mike Myers in the lead, why did this one fall apart? Why haven't we gotten another live-action adaptation since? Well, I think it's time to put on our big hat and talk a lot about that, this week on the...

Mother's Day has past, but that doesn't mean we're not still celebrating as we look at one of the most iconic Mother's Day movies of all-time, 1960's PSYCHO. Tyler and Arik of the Team T&A Podcast join us for a black and white dissection of this Hitchcock classic. Remember, a boys best friend is his mother. #psycho  #horrormovies  #moviereview #alfredhitchcock #1960s  #mothersday  FOLLOW Tyler...

To the Australian Outback we go as we dive into the 2017 GIANT animal flick, BOAR. From the insanely impressive practical effects to the not so impressive CGI, we break down if this one belongs among the mega hitters in the creature feature genre, or if it needs to get lost in the outback. It's time to enter THE MONSTER ZONE! Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.c...

5 years ago we started this little show and for the 10th episode we discussed a little "nature attacks" film called TWISTER. All these years later, we decided to revisit this now 30 year old classic, and reminisce about why this movie has such an impact on us. Join us for a small celebration of a podcast that never quit and the infamous SUCK ZONE! It's a wild one, so strap in, this week on the Dis...

Oh boy! We're back talking about another plesiosaur movie, but this time it's from 1977 and has effects work from the legendary Phil Tippett AND it's called THE CRATER LAKE MONSTER. What could go wrong? RIGHT?! Join us for our final Out of the Patreon Vault episode where Parker and Dan break down this long forgotten stop-motion blunder, and share if it's worth the watch. It's time to enter THE MON...

Over 40 years ago, a little character known as Pee-Wee Herman was brought to the big screen for the very first time. With the help of first time director  Tim Burton, Paul Reubens would bring Pee-Wee on a BIG ADVENTURE to get his precious bike back and so much more! Does it still hold that same magic after 40 years? Dustin from the Flicks and Friends Podcast, B-Action and  The Barrens Hideout Podc...

Italian horror is something that is hard to explain and interpret, and 1994's CREATURES FROM THE ABYSS aka PLANKTON is no exception. From WILD dubbing work, to extremely egregious nudity for the sake of it, it is truly something to behold, or avoid. Join us for our conversation and breakdown of this high seas misadventure where science and sea life become an abomination. It's time to enter THE MON...

With classics such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coroline under his belt, a lot of people gloss over Henry Selick's underrated Roald Dahl adaptation JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. From the stellar stop-motion animation to the comically wild scenarios, does this now 30 year old classic still hold up? Or does it belong in the belly of the big mechanical shark? Paul and Dustin from the Flicks and...

The Patreon vault is almost empty, as this week we give you our episode on another giant bug movie,1957's THE DEADLY MANTIS. Following in the massive footsteps of THEM, does this one make the same mark, or does its ridiculous human plot, along with another unnecessary love story, falter it. Join us as we travel back to the 50's for another classic monster movie adventure. It's time to enter THE MO...

St. Patrick's Day may be long past, but we couldn't skip out on our annual adventures with Lubdan the leprechaun and thee Official JoeyC, as we go out of this world to dissect LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE. From a familiar plot to severely outdated effects, is this installment secretly everyone's favorite of the franchise? Or does it need to stay lightyears away? Lets find out, this week on the Dissect T...

New Zealand filmmakers have given us some amazing pieces of cinema, but one film in 2006 brought it all back to its roots, with BLACK SHEEP. A movie where mutated sheep take over a small area of New Zealand, and boy does it feel like the films that Peter Jackson was creating to get himself into Middle Earth. Join us, as we break down the amazing effects, the gorgeous scenery, and some mad scientis...

It's a rarity to get two Friday the 13th's in a row, but here we are with the 5th entry in this iconic slasher franchise, A NEW BEGINNING. John from @deweypodmonster  joins us to dissect what may be the sleaziest entry. From a director who primarily worked in adult entertainment, to a time jump that seems out of place, to the fact that our main slasher may not be who he says he is. It's time for a...

THE VAULT IS OPEN AGAIN, and we are reaching in to unveil our first ever conversation about the kaiju turtle, with 1966's GAMERA VS. BARUGON.  Barugon became Gamera's first foe and then disappeared, but with his short stay brought so much color, more like a taste of a rainbow.  Is this one of the best Gamera sequels of the Showa era? Or is it as forgotten as Barugon? Lets figure it out, this week...

Episode 228: With Black History comes some firsts in the world of cinema, and what that came BLACULA, not just a simple retelling of the classic story of Dracula, but so much more thanks to pioneers of the genre William Marshall and William Craine. This movie didn't just shape Black History, but cinema and horror history as a whole. Does it still hold up as one of the more memorable vampire movies...

Before the world would be introduced to the Power Rangers, we had Super Sentai, but we also had a creation from Hong Kong filmmakers, The Shaw Brothers, with INFRA-MAN. With loads of unique villains, wild special effects and kick-ass fight scenes, where does INFRA-MAN stand amongst other super heroes? Special guest Jason Ellsworth of  @majamaproductions  (co-writer and director of BAD CGI SHARKS)...

Episode 227: Happy Friday the 13th! Stew from the Stew World Order Podcast joins us as we venture towards the end of an era or more fitting, The Final Chapter, of the version of Jason Voorhees we've known since Part 2. With stellar effects by the master himself Tom Savini, an iconic dance by George McFly himself, and the start of the Tommy Jarvis trilogy, does The Final Chapter still hold up as on...

In 1953, director Eugene Lourie directed one of the most influential monster movies of the century with "The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms". In 1959, he returned to unofficial take his hit and try and do it again with THE GIANT BEHEMOTH or BEHEMOTH: THE SEA MONSTER. With the help of effects master Willis O'Brien, would Lourie garner the same success with this one as he did with "Beast"? Let's find out...