Johnny Has the Keys

KING KONG (1933)—a daring filmmaker and crew discover Skull Island, home to the colossal ape Kong. Capturing the beast for exhibition in New York, Kong escapes, creating chaos and tragic allure. A pioneering classic, the film combines groundbreaking effects with an unforgettable tale of beauty and the beast. KING KONG (2005)—Director Peter Jackson pays homage … Continue reading Ep. 06-33: Ki...

ON THE BEACH (1959)—Set in a world devastated by nuclear war, On the Beach (1959) follows the lives of individuals in Australia awaiting inevitable radioactive fallout. As they grapple with impending doom, relationships form and unravel. The narrative unfolds with a poignant exploration of the human condition in the face of extinction, capturing the desperation, … Continue reading E. 06-32:...

THE SORCERERS (1967)—revolves around an elderly couple, Professor Monserrat and his wife, who invent a mind-control device. They persuade a young man to be their experimental subject, giving them the power to experience his sensations. However, the experiment takes a dark turn as the couple becomes increasingly obsessed with the thrill of controlling another person’s … Continue reading...

FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)—A space crew is sent to investigate the disappearance of a colony on the distant planet Altair IV. Upon arrival, they discover Dr. Morbius, the lone survivor, and his daughter Altaira. The mystery unfolds as an ancient alien technology, the Krell, is revealed, along with a powerful and destructive force from Morbius’s subconscious.  … Continue reading Ep. 06-30:...

DUEL (1971)—David Mann is on a road trip and unwittingly provokes the wrath of a menacing tanker truck driver in the California desert. Soon, he finds himself in a tense cat-and-mouse chase, with the tanker relentlessly pursuing him through the isolated desert landscape. When the pursuit escalates to deadly levels, Mann must summon his inner … Continue reading Ep. 06-29: Duel (1971) →

LOGAN’S RUN (1976)—In the year 2274, society lives an idyllic, hedonistic lifestyle within the protective confines of a domed city. The belief is—when people turn 30, they are reincarnated for another blissful life cycle. Those who know the darker truth become runners and flee to a hidden sanctuary. When law enforcement officer Logan goes undercover … Continue reading Ep. 06-28: Logan&...

THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND (2020)—Something lurks off the coast of Block Island, an ominous force that begins killing wildlife. It silently influences the behavior of fisherman, Tom Lynch. After offering sacrifices to the mysterious entity, he unknowingly puts his family in grave danger. The Block Island Sound (2020) is not for everyone. It’s a slow-burn … Continue reading Ep. 06-27: The B...

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BONZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION (1984) follows the multi-talented Buckaroo Banzai, a rock musician, neurosurgeon, and physicist, as he battles the evil Red Lectroids from Planet 10. Buckaroo invents a device that allows him to travel through solid matter, inadvertently discovering a plot by the Lectroids to conquer Earth. With his … Continue reading Ep. 06-26: The...

DEMONS (1985)—A new theatre is opening, and people are hand-selected to attend a horror film. When a young woman tries on a mask from a display in the theater lobby, it cuts her face, causing her to transform into a demon. She then bites others and they turn into demons. Slowly, the entire theatre is … Continue reading Ep. 06-25: Demons (1985) →

THE THING (1982) In Antarctica, a U.S. research team is thrust into a horrible situation when a helicopter targets a sled dog. Adopted by the scientists, the dog, a shape-shifting alien, transforms, savagely attacking humans and canines, revealing its ability to mimic victims. Helicopter pilot Macready (Kurt Russell), and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) spearhead … Continue reading Ep. 06-2...

BURNT OFFERINGS (1976)—Ben (Oliver Reed) and Marian Rolf (Karen Black) can’t believe how cheap the rent is at their giant Victorian summer home. However, they soon sense that there’s something peculiar about the place. Marian is strangely obsessed with keeping house. Ben finds himself prone to unusual bursts of anger. Vivacious aunt Elizabeth (Bette Davis) … Continue reading Ep....

FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966)—In a future dystopian society, books have been banned. Enforced by the fire department—whose role it is to burn them—the result is an emotionless and egalitarian society. Guy Montag, senior fireman, is much respected by his superiors and is in line for a promotion. He doesn’t question what he does or why he … Continue reading Ep. 06-22: Fahrenheit 451 (1966) &#038...

When a mysterious, white, and gooey but delicious substance begins oozing from the Earth’s surface, it makes a great new dessert product. But this new dessert has a sinister origin: it’s an entity that takes over its victims’ minds while making them crave more of it. Welcome to our 2nd listener/viewer request episode AND our … Continue reading Ep. 06-21: The Stuff (1985) &#...