Aahfter Horror

This week the Boys discuss dead animals, trauma, and Paul's extra-curricular activities. Released in 1981, "The Howling" is a quintessential horror film directed by Joe Dante. Based on the novel of the same name by Gary Brandner, the movie is a landmark entry in the werewolf subgenre of horror. The story follows television news anchor Karen White, played by Dee Wallace, who becomes the target of a...

This week the Boys absolutely don't know anything about Marijuana at all, in any capacity, actually, so why don't you just back off and stop asking questions, 'for you get merked?? The 2004 film "Attack the Block," directed by Joe Cornish, is a unique and exhilarating blend of science fiction, action, and comedy. Set against the backdrop of a gritty London neighbourhood, the movie follows a group...

*Furious Guitar* "The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town" Etc, etc... Season Two starts right now, in your ears. Or, if you're reading this, right in your lil' hungry peepers! hoo boy, what a treat! The 2004 film "Dawn of the Dead" is a thrilling and intense remake of George A. Romero's 1978 classic, directed by Zack Snyder. This reimagined version bri...

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This week Mike has some BIG feelings and Paul wishes he was anywhere else but here. "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" is a cult classic comedy-horror film released in 1978. Directed by John DeBello, the movie is a parody of B-movies and follows a group of characters as they face a bizarre and hilarious threat: killer tomatoes. The film's low-budget production and intentional campiness...

This week a Trio of Lads talk about The Void, and discuss the finer points of Men. "The Void" is a 2016 horror film directed by Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie. This independent Canadian production gained attention for its homage to classic 1980s horror movies and its blend of cosmic horror and practical effects. The film follows a small group of people who become trapped in a hosp...

We've made it.... 5 years, various hosts, a multitue of cluster f***s and more tangents than a.... oh yeah, that reminds me of a story! This week the boys only get a bit mad and Paul regrets his decisions. "Mad God" is a stop-motion animated film written, directed, and produced by Phil Tippett. This dark and surreal project has been in development for over three decades, with Tippett...

This week 3 of the boys attempt to fill an hour about a film that has more issues than a night out in Margate! "The Innkeepers" is a 2011 horror film written and directed by Ti West. Known for his atmospheric and slow-burn approach to horror, West delivers a chilling tale centered around the final days of a haunted hotel. Set in a quaint, old inn that is about to close its doors, the fil...

Trigger Warning: Suicide, about 57 mins in. This week the Boys discuss Goblins, Ghosts, and Gloryholes. Yum! "Ghostwatch" is a British television show that originally aired as a special Halloween broadcast on the BBC in 1992. Marketed as a live paranormal investigation, the show aimed to blur the lines between reality and fiction. It presented itself as a genuine investigation into a hau...

This week Mike answers some very important emails and the boys are left with no Christmas Cheer. "Critters" is a cult classic horror-comedy film released in 1986. Directed by Stephen Herek, the movie follows a small, ravenous alien species known as "Critters" that crash-lands on Earth and begins terrorizing a rural Kansas town. The film combines elements of science fiction, com...

This week the boys come in like a goshdarn wrecking ball, learn black magic, and discuss sticker politics. Oh, and Ghoulies is spoken about too. "Ghoulies" is a horror comedy film released in 1985, directed by Luca Bercovici. The movie follows a young man named Jonathan, who inherits an old mansion from his late father. Unbeknownst to him, the mansion is filled with supernatural creature...

This week the lads learn some new dutch words, and talk about Hellraiser. NB: The mics weren't turned on for the first 10 mins. Ooops, sorry. "Hellraiser" is a horror film released in 1987, written and directed by Clive Barker, based on his own novella "The Hellbound Heart." The movie introduces audiences to the iconic character of Pinhead, the leader of the Cenobites, othe...

This week the boys talk about Scream 4 in all of its Vaseline glory. "Scream 4" is a slasher film released in 2011, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. It serves as the fourth installment in the popular "Scream" franchise, known for revitalizing the slasher genre in the 1990s. The film takes place ten years after the events of the previous film and follows t...

This week the boys are having a lovely time in an apartment building. "Rec" is a Spanish found-footage horror film released in 2007, directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. The movie follows a television reporter, Ángela Vidal, and her cameraman, Pablo, who are documenting the night shift at a local fire station for a TV program. When they respond to a distress call at an apartment b...

This week the boys are joined by Dave and they actually just sit down and talk about the film. Mike isn't there, is this a coincidence? Did Dave kill him for talking in the cinema? Only time will tell. "Se7en" is a psychological crime thriller released in 1995, directed by David Fincher. The film follows two detectives, the seasoned Detective Somerset, played by Morgan Freeman, and t...

This week the boys.... Zzzzzz. "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" is a 2019 horror film directed by André Øvredal, based on the book series of the same name by Alvin Schwartz. The film follows a group of teenagers who stumble upon a haunted book containing a collection of eerie and supernatural tales. As they delve deeper into the stories, they find themselves experiencing the horrors d...

Brains! Braaains! Brians? No, that's not right... Brains, yes. Brains. Enjoy the episode! Or don't, I'm not your dad. "The Return of the Living Dead" is a horror-comedy film released in 1985, directed by Dan O'Bannon. The movie serves as a semi-sequel to George A. Romero's classic "Night of the Living Dead" and takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the zombie...

Dave makes rope. If you want Dave to make YOU rope, then go to www.riggerdave.com and get yourself some sweet lengths. "The Strangers" is a 2008 horror film directed by Bryan Bertino. It follows a young couple, Kristen and James, who retreat to a secluded vacation home for the night. Their peaceful evening takes a terrifying turn when they are tormented by three masked strangers who inva...

Sorry about the first 40 mins, our bad. Just go lie down, that's right, over there... By the radiator... Everything's fine in heaven. "Eraserhead" is a surrealist body horror film released in 1977, written and directed by David Lynch. The film follows the story of Henry Spencer, a man living in a dystopian industrial landscape, as he navigates through a series of strange and nigh...

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Hi, Mike here! This week... I dunno, I wasn't there. I imagine they talk about the film at some point. I hope they spoke about our new sponsor, Pecker Nectar! link in the description. Oh, this is the description, isn't it? Bollocks. "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" is a cult classic horror-comedy film released in 1988, directed by Stephen Chiodo. The movie follows a group of alie...

This week the boys watch a French movie and get v. sensual. "Deerskin" (or "Le Daim" in its original French title) is a dark comedy film released in 2019, written and directed by Quentin Dupieux. The movie follows Georges, a middle-aged man played by Jean Dujardin, who becomes obsessed with a vintage deerskin jacket and begins to believe that he is a filmmaker. As Georges desce...

This week 'Angry Dan' is back and Mike keeps taking us to the edge. "Last Night in Soho" is a psychological thriller film released in 2021, directed by Edgar Wright. The movie tells the story of Eloise, a young fashion student played by Thomasin McKenzie, who mysteriously finds herself transported back in time to 1960s London. As she immerses herself in the vibrant and glamorous...

This week most of the boys talk about the Italian Farming industry, Cheese, and finally get to meet a girl. "Spring" is a romantic horror film released in 2014, directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. The movie follows the story of Evan, a young man played by Lou Taylor Pucci, who travels to Italy after the death of his mother. While there, he becomes enamored with Louise, a myster...

This week the Boys are IN the Amazon Jungle RIGHT FROM THE GET-GO BABY ! They also talk about a bunch of other nonsense and... Of course, Predator. Get to the choppaaa! "Predator" is an iconic science fiction action film released in 1987, directed by John McTiernan. The movie follows a team of elite commandos led by Dutch, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, as they are sent on a mission to rescue ho...