At The Devils Ball

Punk's (Not) Dead month rolls on with the existentialist, offbeat REPO MAN. The guys talk Emilio Estevez, philosophical and sociopolitical themes and ideas, and the overall weirdness of the low budget cult favorite.

Punk's (Not) Dead rolls on with Dead End Drive-In, an offbeat Australian film about 30-year-old teens trapped in a dystopian drive-in theater, and somehow it isn't nearly as weird as it sounds. The guys talk awkward third act plot points, low budget technical wizardry, and fascism (we're against it).

Punk's Not Dead month begins with a visit from our pal and punk rocker Mark Olszewski of the band NMA and a conversation on the polarizing SUBURBIA. We talk about shock moments, social and economic unrest and, of course, punk rock.

Carn-EVIL month wraps up with 2021's NIGHTMARE ALLEY, a movie that contains a strange moral center and a whole lot of mood. The guys discuss those very topics, along with thoughts on Bradley Cooper and the film's seeming lack of overall audience, and do their best to make thematic connections with the month as a whole.

Carn-Evil month continues as the guys being joined by guest Sarah Sinn to discuss the 1983 Ray Bradbury adaptation of SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Sarah brings her psychology background to the conversation, with the guys enthuse about the powerhouse performance of Jonathan Pryce.

Carn-Evil month continues with the surreal, uncompromising SANTA SANGRE. With special guest Scott Davis, the guys grapple with heavy issues like spiritualism, violence and stunning, upsetting visuals.

Gooble, Gobble, everyone! Carn-Evil month begins with 1932's FREAKS! The guys discuss "other-ness," difference, and generally enjoy the melodrama of the film.

This week, a special episode as the guys celebrate another random Friday the 13th with...a random Friday the 13th. We talk broad swings, canon-welding, and other topics on our way through arguably the most polarizing entry into the long running series.

The guys wrap up their coverage of the PHANTASM series with the final DIY installment RAVAGER. With special guest Jenn Rich-Hartle, they discuss their admiration for the spirited low-budget production, the tenacity of Angus Scrimm, and say a thank you to Reggie Bannister.

This week, the guys continue running through PHANTASM with part 4. Along with special guest Eric Kent, we discuss the film's use of archival footage, artsy cinematography and sheer pluck to make it a satisfying and interesting inclusion into the series.

The guys continue going through the PHANTASM series with 1994's part 3. We talk expectations vs reality, comedy in the Phantasm series, and riff on pop culture references, while marveling at the continued weight of The Tall Man.

The guys roll on with the PHANTASM series with part two, a spirited action/horror hybrid filled with some oddball casting choices, an uneven but interesting tone, and plenty of explosions. We talk about the fascinating second act, Evil Dead 2 references, and whether or not this film was an influence on the television series SUPERNATURAL.

The guys begin their journey through the delightfully strange PHANTASM series, beginning with the original film, discussing the "kids movie" backdrop, iconic characters, and generally enjoying the whole thing.

Happy #Revengeofthe5th. For "Star Wars Day," the guys discuss Episode 3 of Star Wars, talking fan expectations, "dark star wars," and seek the positive and constructive in the admittedly messy flick. May the force be with you and such. High Ground!

The guys wrap up Ave Satani month with frequent special guests Maggie , Emily, and filmmaker Jamie Alvey and the final film of The Omen franchise, The First Omen. They discuss franchises, mainstream horror, and the film's connection to 1981's POSSESSION.

This week, the guys take on the challenge of the 2006 remake of THE OMEN as the next step in their Ave Satani month, talking the baffling decision to make it virtually identical to the original film, the new cast and remakes in general.

This week, the guys keep on pushing ahead with THE OMEN franchise with THE OMEN 4:THE AWAKENING, a...difficult film, but a good discussion happens, with topics like new age beliefs, gender inequality, politics, and Michael Lerner being kinda awesome in this movie.

The guys continue their coverage of THE OMEN series with DAMIEN: THE OMEN 2! They discuss the uneven narratives within the film, the emotional nuance of the titular character, and compare and contrast with THE EXORCIST franchise, and more!

Ava Satani! We begin our run-through of the remaining entries of THE OMEN series, beginning with the original classic. We talk the excellence of Richard Donner, the natural vs the supernatural, and the overall cultural and social impact of the film, as well as it's connection to the satanic panic and the reach of the satanic film boom of the late 70s.

Musical Mayhem concludes with the 1986 musical fantasy LABYRINTH! The guys discuss topics such as coming-of-age themes, sexualization, and how the film is likely the pinnacle of visual effects work, at least in regards to puppetry and animatronics. So put on your codpiece and dance, magic, dance with At The Devils Ball!

Musical Mayhem rolls on with REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA!(!) With guests Jenn and Maggie, we discuss the polarizing cult hit, talking the bizarre (but strong) cast, musical numbers, and dystopias.

Musical Mayhem continues with SUCK, possibly the best vampire-musician-comedy to ever come out of Canada! Possibly! With special guest Jenn Rich-Hartle, we talk celebrity cameos, vampire mythology, and the late-90s music scene.

Musical Mayhem begins with Brian De Palm's meta acid trip "The Phantom of the Paradise!" The guys delve into the musical bits, nuances in plot and performance, Faust and the creative price of fame, and generally enjoy the madness of the film.

This week, the guys wrap up "Farewell, David Lynch" with Eraserhead, the film that began Lynch's feature film career. With special guest Ryan Rodriguez of One Track Mind, we discuss the surrealism, sensitivity and anxiety at the heart of this singular film and the lasting influence of Lynch in American culture.

The guys continue "Farewell, David Lynch" with 1990's strange love letter to sex, drugs and rock n roll, "Wild At Heart." We discuss the disjointed narrative, the powerful coolness of the characters, and some of the great scenes and sequences. Also, the echo knob on Nathaniel's microphone was up the whole time, so he sounds awful, so apologies for that, but the conversa...