Survive This Crit

Welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this Deep Dive episode, we’re continuing our series on Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)! Join us as we uncover behind-the-scenes details about the film’s production, dive into its stunning visual effects, and break down the classic book vs. movie debate. And of course—we ask the big question: Could we survive this horror film? New episodes drop every Friday, so do...

Welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this Deep Dive episode, we’re continuing our series on Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992). Join us as we explore the behind-the-scenes details of the film’s production, fun facts about director Francis Ford Coppola, and the iconic costumes that helped bring the story to life. Timestamps: 0:46- Francis Ford Coppola 8:23- Origin of the Film 11:37- The Drama behind the...

🎬 Welcome back to Survive This Crit! We're excited to introduce our brand-new microseries: STC: Side Quests ! In this special segment, we’re stepping away from the horror (just for a bit!) to dive into everything else we’ve been watching lately (& doing lately – more on that later!). From hidden gems to guilty pleasures, good movies, bad movies, remakes, reboots—you name it, we’re coverin...

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this Deep Dive episode, we’re digging into gothic horror that is Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)! Join us as we introduce the film, discuss (vent) about the book vs the movie, hair and wardrobe inconsistencies and more!  4:10 - Film Introduction 9:40- Monster Movie Trivia 18:22- Thoughts & Opinions Oscar for Costume Design to Eiko Ishioka Sp...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! We’re in the final moments of battle—but do Agents Casey and Nick have what it takes to bring down Bruce? Tune in to find out! Play with Casey: https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones Anywhere but Now & The Joy of Gm-ing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anywhere-but-now/id1687880633 Connect with Casey: https://linktr.ee/case...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In Part 3 of our thrilling, Jaws -inspired Monster of the Week TTRPG adventure, Agent Casey is bloodied but unbowed, and Agent Nick faces a difficult decision. Can the duo stop Bruce before he enters a full-blown frenzy? Play with Casey: https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones Anywhere but Now & The Joy of Gm-ing Podcast: https://podcasts...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this thrilling Part 2 of our Jaws -inspired Monster of the Week TTRPG adventure, Agents Nick and Casey take drastic measures to stop Bruce—but at what cost? Tune in to find out! Play with Casey: https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones Anywhere but Now & The Joy of Gm-ing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anywhere-but-now/i...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit ! In this thrilling Monster of the Week RPG adventure, written and kept by Kylie, Agents Casey and Nick are headed to the sleepy shores of Amityville Island—where danger lurks beneath the waves. Aboard the Orca with the grizzled Captain Quint, can our Agents hunt down the bloodthirsty beast before it strikes again? Play with Casey: https://star...

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this Deep Dive episode, we dive deep into the DRAMA behind making this film, the technical challenges, Speilberg’s history, the writing and more! This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 1:33- Jaws, The Novel 7:20- Origins and drama of the film 8:30 - Steven Spielberg 12:39- The Writing 15:23- Filming locations  17:19- the making of Bruce (...

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this Deep Dive episode, we’re digging into the summer classic, Jaws (1975)! Join us as we introduce the film, discuss some of the filming challenges, play monster movie trivia and dive (no pun intended) into our thoughts & opinions!  3:04- Introducing the film 12:53- Monster movie trivia 24:22- Thoughts and Opinions 36:41- Is this a Horro...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! Tune into our Child’s Play RPG pt 4 (written and Kept by Nick DiPinto) - Agent CB is insane, Agent Kylie is pulled both ways– can they save Andy and stop Chucky before its too late? Make sure to come back NEXT FRIDAY for our next series Deep Dive!!  Check out Chandler’s Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@WeEatStoriesForBreakfast Check out our Fr...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! Tune into our Child’s Play RPG pt 3 (written and Kept by Nick DiPinto) - Agents Kylie and Chandler have found Andy, but what surprises will come from Chucky? Tune in to find out!  Make sure to come back NEXT FRIDAY for part 4!!  Check out Chandler’s Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@WeEatStoriesForBreakfast Check out our Frozen RPG with Chandle...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! Tune into our Child’s Play RPG pt 2 (written and Kept by Nick DiPinto) - Agents Kylie and Chandler have found the Good Guy factory, but what horrors await inside? Tune in to find out!  Make sure to come back NEXT FRIDAY for part 3!!  Check out Chandler’s Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@WeEatStoriesForBreakfast Check out our Frozen RPG with Ch...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! Tune into our Child’s Play RPG pt 1 (written and Kept by Nick DiPinto) to see if Agents Kylie and Chandler can save Andy and his mom from Chucky!  Make sure to come back NEXT FRIDAY for part 2!!  Check out Chandler’s Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@WeEatStoriesForBreakfast Check out our Frozen RPG with Chandler Here: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this Deep Dive episode, we’re digging into the drama behind the making of the cult classic Child’s Play (1988)—from the portrayal of voodoo in film, to unexpected meet-cutes on set, and of course, the creation of our favorite 3-foot-tall serial killer: Chucky. This is one episode you do not want to miss! Timestamps:  1:00- Introducing the fil...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit: RPG Edition ! In this exciting Part 2 of the adventure, written and DM'd by Kylie, our agents are on the verge of reaching the Stone—but are things really as they seem? Magic mirrors, mimics, sorcerers, and more await our brave adventurers as they venture deeper into the gates of Hell. Connect with the show on our other platforms here: https:...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit: RPG Edition ! In this exciting RPG, written and DM'd by Kylie, agents Joshua, Nick, and Robert of D.E.A.D. team up with the eclectic archaeologist Scarlett to uncover Flamel’s Philosopher's Stone in the infamous Catacombs. Cultists, mac ‘n’ cheese, bones, and more await our adventurers in these eerie tunnels! Tune in in two weeks for...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Survive This Crit ! We're diving headfirst into another series with a deep dive into the 2014 found footage thriller As Above, So Below ! Join us as we uncover the film's origins, explore the eerie streets of Paris where it was filmed, and dive into the literary influences that shaped this chilling tale. Plus, we’ll share some of our current must-watch films and TV fa...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit ! In this exciting RPG part 2, written and DM’ed by Nick Dipinto, Agents Kylie and Rob are face to face with the infamous Imhotep. Facing Scarabs, mummies, Priests and more, will the agents save the world and make it out alive? Tune in to find out! Connect with the show on our other platforms here: https://linktr.ee/survivethiscrit Connect wit...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit ! In this exciting RPG, written and DM’ed by Nick Dipinto, Agents Kylie and Rob are journeying to the lost city of Hamunaptra, Egypt. Their mission: to uncover the source of the plagues ravaging the land. With riddles, sand, and danger around every corner, will the agents survive the deadly challenge? Tune in to find out! Connect with the show...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Survive This Crit! In this deep dive episode, we're taking a closer look at the making of The Mummy (1999), sharing some of our childhood fears inspired by the big screen, gushing over the chemistry between Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser, and more! You won’t want to miss this one! Connect with the show on our other platforms here: https://linktr.ee/survive...

Welcome back to Survive This Crit! We dive straight back into the action in the Frozen RPG, crafted and DM’ed by Kylie. Agent Nick is on the run, hunted by a relentless wolf; Agent Chandler lies vulnerable, prone on the ground; and Agent Adam is still suspended high above the chaos on the ski lift. Will our adventurers overcome the dangers that lie ahead? Tune in to discover their fate!" Connect w...

Join us for another thrilling episode of this bone-chilling RPG, DM’d and written by Kylie. In this adventure, newly minted Agents Adam and Chandler, alongside the seasoned Agent Nick, set out for what they expect to be a peaceful day on the slopes. But when a sudden turn of events flips the switch, they find themselves battling for survival in the unforgiving elements of Mount Holliston. Will the...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! Grab your coats and your wolf spray, this episode we are doing a chilling deep dive on the indie thriller- Frozen. Learn more about the origins of the film, insane practical effects, real wolf facts and height survival facts!  If you like the show, please make sure to give it a like or share an episode with a friend, we so appreciate all of you...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This exciting RPG – written and DM’d by Nick DiPinto– Agent Kylie and Agent Joshua are headed to the location of  Cori’s phone, will they make it in time to save their family and stop the person in the John Carver mask? Tune in to this part 2 of the Thanksgiving RPG to find out!  If you like the show, please make sure to give it a like or share...