Dissect That Film

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...

Episode 226: We are back to the start of the 90's, with another Stephen King adaptation, and another go around for the late, great Rob Reiner, as he tackles one of King's most personal novels, MISERY. Join us, along with THEE  Official JoeyC as we explore the many aspects of this iconic Rob Reiner/William Goldman vehicles, and pay tribute to a man who brought the world so many classics. Follow Joe...

Episode 225: We're back with an all-new season and we couldn't like of a better way to start it than by diving into more IT. We welcome back our friend and fellow podcaster Anna of The Barrens Hideout Podcast and Give Me Back My Action and Horror Movies to help us break down this massive miniseries. This time we travel back to 1990, where the first attempt to bring the iconic novel took place. Fro...

The Monster Zone is back for a new season, and the wheel gave us a wild one to start 2026! Mikey drives us through the wacky Japanese monster flick WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA. A movie brought to us by eccentric filmmaker Shinpei Hayashiya, we dive into the inner workings of this 55 minute battle and discuss memorable scenes, history, and so much more!   Have you experienced this on...

The Monster Zone vault is opened once again, and this time we bring you another classic or not so classic giant octopus movie, but this time, it's the 70's. We venture into the high-profile casted monster movie, TENTACLES, and try to determine "what went wrong?"  Are you a fan of this one? What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments. Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey'...

It's time for a HOLIDAY REWIND! For a special treat, we're pulling from the big bag of oldies from the shows past and giving you one of our favorites, our conversation on 1964's RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. We hope you enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas!    Original Release Date: December 17, 2021   Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm LIKE, COMMENT,...

We venture to the quaint town of Derry, Maine to explore more of the world of IT, as Parker and Anna of  The Barrens Hideout Podcast and Give Me Back My Action and Horror Movies Podcast discuss the hit show IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. They look at the lore, the characters, the expansion of the world, and why this may be the best show of 2025.  Have you seen it yet? If you haven't SPOILERS BEWARE! Let us...

For our final episode of 2025, we venture to 2016, to a time where a movie is made not just about a monster, but what it is to be a monster, with COLOSSAL. Parker and Dan dive into the Anne Hathaway led metaphorical monster movie that begs the question, how do we stop ourselves from becoming monsters? Let that sink in this week on THE MONSTER ZONE. Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey...

Episode 224: As we end another season, we look back on all the wonderful things we are thankful for. Our friends, family, and the fact that we get to cover another chapter in the wild Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise. This time we breakdown the bizarre SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 3: BETTER WATCH OUT! Ricky's back, and he has a new look. He also battles a blind girl, who has seen a little too mu...

The vault is open once again, and a giant octopus is crawling out as we look back on our conversation on 1955's IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA. Full of out of date romance and glorious Ray Harryhausen effects, the question is, does this one stand the test of time? Let's find out, this week on THE MONSTER ZONE. Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 http...

Episode 223: Jurassic World is back! Better or worse, we are back looking at the next installment of this 30+ year franchise with the REBIRTH. We couldn't go on this journey without our friend Darin Lundberg of  ⁨@nostalgiacast499⁩  and Back to Bluey to guide us through the good, the bad, and the ugly of whatever this is.  Is it an improvement on Dominion?  Do dinosaurs actually play a bigger part...

Almost a decade after the release of the iconic Godzilla, another Japanese film studio Daiei Film created their own giant monster to compete with the legendary lizard, it's name GAMERA. Mikey leads us through the films history, the history of the giant turtle, and much more. But more importantly, we ask the age old question, why hasn't Gamera and Godzilla squared off against each other? It's time...