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Night 15 of 31 Nights of Halloween dives into one of the most unsettling found footage–style horror films ever made: Lake Mungo (2008). This Australian mockumentary blends grief, mystery, and the supernatural so convincingly that it feels disturbingly real. What begins as a family tragedy slowly unravels into something far more haunting — and deeply human. If you think you’ve seen every ghost stor...

🎃 NIGHT 14 of 31 Nights of Halloween! This week, the hosts travel to Norway for one of the most haunting films of the last decade — The Innocents (2021) directed by Eskil Vogt. A slow-burn psychological horror about four children who discover mysterious powers, The Innocents explores empathy, morality, and the thin line between innocence and cruelty. The discussion breaks down what makes this Sca...

In this episode, we delve deep into Bring Her Back (2025), the Australian horror film from Danny & Michael Philippou (of Talk to Me fame). We explore its themes of grief, trauma, foster care, and occult rituals; break down key scenes and symbolism; assess the cast’s performances (especially Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, and Sora Wong); and compare this film to their earlier work. Is Bring Her Back...

Night 11 of our 31 Nights of Halloween dives into Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor. We talk about how this prequel fits into the universe, how it uses found footage to evolve the story, and whether it still delivers the same creeping dread as the original. #CleanSlateVideoClub #HellHouseLLC #FoundFootageHorror #HalloweenMovies #HorrorPodcast #TheCarmichaelManor #WetzelWatchlist #CleanS...

Night 8 – House on Haunted Hill (1959) Vincent Price throws the deadliest dinner party in horror history! We’re breaking down the original House on Haunted Hill, its twisted premise, William Castle’s showman flair, and how it influenced everything from Scooby-Doo to Clue. Listen wherever you get podcasts — and don’t forget, surviving till morning might earn you $10,000… if you live long enough to...

The boys head to Italy and listen to some sweet grooves in this early slasher review!

For Night 5 of our 31 Nights of Halloween, we break down Michael Haneke’s Funny Games (2007) — the American remake that dares you to turn it off. We discuss: • Why Haneke remade his own film • The ethics of watching suffering • Naomi Watts’ powerhouse performance • How the film punishes its audience • The infamous “rewind” moment This isn’t just a home-invasion horror movie — it’s a full-on confro...

Night 4 of 31 Nights of Halloween takes us to small-town Kentucky with The Clovehitch Killer — a horror film that feels uncomfortably real. We unpack its true-crime roots, the way it plays with religious guilt and suburban perfection, and why this might be one of the decade’s most overlooked horror films. Follow the Clean Slate Video Club for a new horror discussion every night this October!

For night 3 we visit the land down under and come face to face with the oceans most dangerous creature!

On night 2 of our 31 Nights marathon we watch the horror comedy Get Away!

🎃Join the club as we discuss Clown In a Cornfield! we want to hear your favorite (or least favorite) moments! 👍 If you’re enjoying 31 Nights of Halloween, don’t forget to hit Like, Subscribe, and ring the 🔔 so you don’t miss the rest of our horror marathon. 🕸️ The Clean Slate Video Club is open all October long — come watch with us! U #31NightsOfHalloween #CleanSlateVideoClub #HalloweenMovies #...

The director of Barbarian returns with his new horror thriller Weapons (2025), starring Josh Brolin. In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we break down the film’s unsettling atmosphere, shocking turns, and whether it lives up to the hype of one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year. We dive into how Zach Cregger follows up his breakout hit, what makes Weapons stand out in the...

In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we dive into A24’s latest dark comedy, Friendship (2025), starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd. Is it the most painfully awkward movie of the year? Or a brutally honest look at male loneliness, toxic bromances, and what happens when a connection goes too far? We break down the cringe, the chaos, and why this movie is already one of A24’s most talked-about...

What’s fact and what’s fiction in The Mothman Prophecies? In this Reel vs Real episode of the Clean Slate Podcast, we dive into the eerie story of Point Pleasant, the mysterious sightings of the winged cryptid known as Mothman, and how Hollywood spun these events into a chilling psychological thriller. Was Mothman a supernatural warning, a misunderstood mass panic, or just movie magic? Join us as...

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In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we dive deep into Terrence Malick’s 1998 war film The Thin Red Line. Often overshadowed by Saving Private Ryan, Malick’s take on the Pacific theater is more meditative than action-packed — a poetic exploration of nature, violence, and the human soul. We break down how The Thin Red Line defies typical war movie conventions, discuss the film’s sprawling en...

This week on The Clean Slate Podcast, we dive into David Ayer’s brutal and brooding World War II film Fury, starring Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, and Michael Peña. Set during the final days of the war, Fury trades heroics for mud, blood, and moral ambiguity—and we’re here to unpack it all.

In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we’re tunneling into one of the greatest war films ever made: The Great Escape. Join us as we dig into the film’s incredible true story, iconic performances from Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson, and the behind-the-scenes tales that brought this epic to life. 🎬 Watch along and share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into f...

In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we take a deep dive into The Outpost (2020), the intense war film based on Jake Tapper’s book about the Battle of Kamdesh. We break down the film’s gritty realism, the performances by Scott Eastwood and Caleb Landry Jones, and whether it does justice to the true story of the soldiers who held the line against overwhelming odds. Join us as we talk about h...

On this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we revisit Bong Joon-ho’s haunting true-crime masterpiece Memories of Murder. Based on the real-life Hwaseong serial murders, this film blends procedural thriller, dark comedy, and social commentary into one unforgettable cinematic experience. We break down the film’s themes of justice, obsession, and failure, the powerhouse performances, and why the end...

How far would you go just to see something? Red Rooms (Les chambres rouges) is a chilling descent into obsession, voyeurism, and the darkest corners of the internet. This French psychological thriller follows a woman fixated on the trial of a man accused of livestreaming murders—and the deeper she goes, the blurrier the line becomes between spectator and participant. In our review, we break down h...

In this episode the guys dive deep in the horror of Psycho and Ed Gein.

In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we dive into Martin Scorsese’s 1991 psychological thriller Cape Fear. From Robert De Niro’s haunting turn as Max Cady to the film’s bold use of religious symbolism, extreme violence, and Hitchcockian tension, we explore what makes this remake so unforgettable. Is Cape Fear a masterpiece of suspense or a stylish misfire? We break it all down — themes, per...

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