Bringing Down The GrindHouse

A special Patreon request from Anthony Ashley; commonly used tropes in horror films. As well as a discussion on narrative devices and honorable mentions. "Monsters in movies are us, always us, one way or the other. They’re us with hats on. The zombies in George Romero’s movies are us. They’re hungry. Monsters are us, the dangerous parts of us..." -John Carpenter

Mitch and Tag discuss the Witcher 3 and compare and contrast their experience! Intended to be a Patreon episode we instead decided to upload to our main channel. Enjoy! Warning: the first few minutes have some audio issues but its not too prevalent, thank you for your patience.

Get ready for non stop terror as the Grind House crew take apart these two sadistically original horror films. The Blind Man: There is nothing a man cannot do once he accepts the fact that there is no god.

Legitimately original and darkly gripping, join the Grindhouse cast as they discuss The Babadook, a psychological thriller that uses horror as a vehicle for a conversation on mental illness. If it's in a word, or it's in a look You can't get rid of the Babadook.

This week is an Anime non horror special! Hop in and strap yourselves in for a high octane episode full of non stop g forces! Speed : Racing hasn't changed, and it never will. Racer X : It doesn't matter if racing never changes. What matters is if we let racing change us. Every one of us has to find a reason to do this. You don't climb into a T-180 to be a driver. You do it because you're driven.

What would you do in an apocalyptic high stress situation? We hope you'd be like Ollie. Ollie: [Ollie just fired 2 shots] I killed her. David Drayton: Thank you Ollie. Ollie: I killed her. I wouldn't have done that if there had been any other way. David Drayton: That's why I said thank you.

Fall into the deep surrealist Lynchian fever dream that is Blue Velvet and Eraserhead with the Grindhouse Cast as your guides! Suspend your disbelief and just exist "In dreams". Frank Booth: I'll send you a love letter. You know what that is? It's a bullet from a fuckin gun! If you get a love letter from me, you're fucked forever!

From the ethics of copying a consciousness to determining what truly makes us unique; the Grindhouse crew tackles several metaphysical questions in these two Sci Fi films. Chappie: I am consciousness. I am alive. I am Chappie. Deon Wilson: You're the one, a machine that can think and feel. You must bring peace to a world in chaos. Remember, no matter what happens, you were made for good.

Justine and Jonathan discuss this British post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film and dig into the sociopolitical commentary that makes it so compelling. Melanie: We're alive? Dr. Caroline Caldwell: Yes. You're alive. Melanie: Then why should it be us who die for you?

This week Mitch, Mur, Justine and Jonathan analyze these two psychological horror films; discussing mental illness and coping mechanisms. Renai: "I think the universe is just trying to see how far I can bend before I break."

You better not Vamp out on us while we explore these two classic cult films! Join Mitch, Mur, Justine and Jonathan as they take apart these two horror films and really sink their teeth into some analysis. Sam Emerson: Death by stereo!

Mitch, Mur, Jonathan and special guest co host Justine discuss the intricacies of mother daughter relationships, maturity and the balance of innocence and maturity. Thomas Leroy/The Gentleman: Nina, what did you do? Nina Sayers/ The Swan Queen: I felt it. Perfect. I was perfect.

This week on Bringing Down the Grindhouse the crew explores the vast world of Castlevania! From the video games to the latest Netflix original, Mitch, Mur and Jonathan discuss and analyze this horror classic. Alucard : You have been doomed ever since you lost the ability to love. Dracula : Hah... Ah, sarcasm. For what profit is it to a man, if he gains the world, and loses his own soul? Matthew 16...

Mitch, Mur and Jonathan analyze these two slow burn Horror/Drama films and extract hidden meanings. Black Phillip: Wouldst thou like the taste of butter and pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Thomasin: Yes.

Special edition Birthday episode for Mur (May 11th) on his childhood favorite monster movies! Zeus: For the moment, let them enjoy a calm sea, a fresh breeze and each other. The girl is pretty and I am always sentimental. But for Jason, there are other adventures. I have not finished with Jason. Let us continue the game another day.

This weeks episode is dedicated to Guillermo del Toro and his two Films Hellboy and The Shape of Water. Dive in and enjoy the water with the Grindhouse crew as they discuss the intricacies of these two horror-esque films. "Unable to perceive the shape of you, I find you all around me. Your presence fills my eyes with your love. It humbles my heart, for you are everywhere"

Ride the new wave of horror films with this special episode dedicated to Director and writer Leigh Whannell. A uniquely original take on a classic film and an original cyber punk story. Cecilia Kass: He said that wherever I went, he would find me, walk right up to me, and I wouldn't be able to see him.

There is more than meets the eye with these two vampire epics. Listen close as Mur, Mitch and Jonathan analyze these two unforgettable films. Count Dracula: I have crossed oceans of time to find you,now i want to do what you do,see what you see and say what you say.

We are happy to premiere Monsters With Mur! A new solo segment all about Murs love for giant monsters!

In the world of post slasher films of the 80s there are rules you must follow to survive! Join Mur, Mitch and Jonathan as they discuss the implicit meaning hidden just underneath the surface. Ghost Face: What's your favorite scary movie?

The quarantine continues with this ZOMBIE special focused on two classic cult films! "They're Back From The Grave and Ready To Party!"

Our quarantine continues on a lighter note with a non horror episode on two films we really enjoy; Moana and Kubo and the Two Strins. Take a break from our current crises and relax with the Grindhouse crew.

This week the Grindhouse crew had the privilege of interviewing writer, musician, and filmmaker Christopher Zeischegg. Listen in on our first guest interview as he delves into the several projects he has worked on. His personal website can be found here: https://www.christopherzeischegg.com/

Discover true body horror and the perils of scientific experimentation with Mur, Mitch and Jonathan on this weeks episode! Dedicated entirely to The Fly and all of its grotesque visceral horror! Tawny : Are you a body builder, or something? Seth Brundle : Yeah, I build bodies. I take them apart, and put them back together again.

Jump into the world of Vampires, leather and gore on this special episode dedicated entirely to the first two Blade Films. Intro music credit: Massive attack feat. Mos Def - I against I (Blade II OST) Blade : [to Karen] You better wake up. The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping! There is another world beneath it: the real world. And if you wanna survive it, you better learn to PULL T...