Stevie Webb

Brain Rot - An 80s Horror Podcast

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Welcome to Brain RotThe podcast that takes a deep dive into the BEST WORST HORROR movies of the 80s & 90s. Those films that are 'so bad, they're good'. Each episode, Stevie (your VHS Veteran) welcomes a new guest into the trash heap. With guests ranging from horror know-it-alls to horror not-at-alls, these B-Movie bangers get dissected and immortalised in all their gory glory. So open THE GATE, grab some POPCORN, hold on to your GHOULIES and TROLL these films with us. See what I did there? That's THE STUFF we like. Toodles! For bonus episodes, head to www. Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot

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Stevie Webb

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Society (1989) with Gizzi Erskine 14.03.2021 53:57

Haiiiii Rotters! Ready to shunt? This week i'm joined by chef, (award winning) food writer and life long horror fan, Gizzi Erskine! We discuss the slimiest and most icky body-horror, Society (1989). Brian Yuzna's first foray into directing is truly a joyous trashterpiece. Join us as we converse about bloodletting, surrealism and just what the hell is up with Clarissa's mother?! 'How do you lik...

The Gate (1987) with Anthony Head & Emily Head 07.03.2021 1:04:36

Greetings, Rotters! This week I'm joined by the father and daughter duo to end all father and daughter duos. Anthony and Emily Head!! We sit down to discuss the 1987 mini-demon movie, 'The Gate'. We discuss the mind-blowing camera trickery of forced perspective, and lust after it's iconic 80s fashions. The gate is open, so step on though. Find us on the socials: Twitter: SteviesBrainRot Instagr...

Basket Case (1982) with Mark Kermode 28.02.2021 52:08

Hey Rotters! This week I'm joined by none other than Mark Kermode to discuss the 1982 trash-masterpiece, Basket Case . It's the age old tale of a boy carrying around his disfigured, formerly conjoined twin brother in a wicker basket. You know the one. Join us as we discuss an abundance of behind the scenes production anecdotes, 80s nostalgia and the horror genre as a whole. To enter our ' Basket...

Popcorn (1991) with Mike Muncer & Becky Darke 21.02.2021 1:04:15

Wassup Rotters! This week i'm joined by Mike Muncer (Evolution Of Horror) & Becky Darke to drag the 1991 postmodern slasher 'Popcorn' from its Canadian grave. We discuss the immersive horror cinema of William Castle and try to decide whether this film is supernatural or not. I still don't really know. I just know it's freaking awesome. Let us know what YOU think : SteviesBrainRot@gmail.com Check...

Uninvited (1988) with Cody Jamison Strand 14.02.2021 42:52

Put your paws up, Rotters! A poisonous cat, within a cat, on a luxury yacht? Yes please. This week we're joined by performer Cody Jamison Strand to talk about one of the most deranged movies ever to come out of the 80s, Uninvited (1988). We try to make sense of this inadvertent masterpiece and ponder the paramount question: 'What if cats were actually poisonous?' Keep up to date on future episo...

Slugs (1988) with Stephen Fry 07.02.2021 50:25

Hey Rotters! This week we're joined by the one and only Stephen Fry to discuss the slimiest and most outrageously eighties movie, Slugs. Listen as we discuss dodgy dubbing, exploding eye sockets and horror prostates!? If you like what you hear, don't forget to hit subscribe and drop us a rating. But nothing below 4 stars... that's just trolling! Find us at: Twitter: SteviesBrainRot Instagram: Br...

C.H.U.D. (1984) with George Rainsford 31.01.2021 51:56

We're heeeeeeere (in Carol Anne voice) For our very first episode, we're joined by actor George Rainsford to discuss the 1984, mutant mess, C.H.U.D. What was misremembered as a playful, easy-going monster romp, actually turned out to be a huge political and environmental statement. Who knew!? Listen to us chew the chud and ponder whether this film is actually 'Home Alone' canon. Follow us for new...

Your Initiation 24.01.2021 6:24

Welcome to the trash heap In this intro episode, your VHS Veteran (Stevie) gives you the lowdown on what to expect from Brain Rot. So dust off your VCR, grab a Push Pop and take the landline off the hook. It's about to get (moderately) scary. Listen out for the announcement of the first film we're covering and get to your local video store to rent it. Or you can just let us watch it for you and h...