Cult Cinema Circle

In this episode, me and my buddy Mark J. Parker are diving headfirst into the chaotic, punk-fueled world of Tank Girl (1995)! Based on the cult comic series, this dystopian sci-fi action-comedy follows Lori Petty as the rebellious, tank-driving heroine taking on a corrupt megacorporation in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With wild visuals, a killer soundtrack, and a supporting cast that includes Na...

Buckle up and keep an eye out for signs—this week, we’re diving into Final Destination (2000), the horror classic that made us all fear plane rides, highways, and even showering. We’ll revisit the film’s iconic death scenes, discuss its eerie premonition-fueled premise, and break down why Death itself is the ultimate villain. Plus, we explore how Final Destination kickstarted a franchise of elabor...

What if something was always coming for you—slow, steady, and unstoppable? This week, we’re breaking down It Follows (2014), David Robert Mitchell’s haunting take on supernatural horror. With its eerie, synth-heavy score by Disasterpeace, unsettling cinematography, and a relentless entity that never stops moving, this film has cemented itself as one of the most chilling horror movies of the 2010s....

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in February 2025. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your sleds and stock up on hot cocoa because on today’s episode, we’re diving into the 2000 Nickelodeon classic Snow Day! We dive into how this movie was conceived as a movie taking place in the Adventure of Pete and Pete universe, talk about the banging soundtrack and how this movie just might not hit the mark for me. Video Essay About The Adventures of Pete and Pete: CLICK HERE Intro/Outro...

In this chilling episode, we take a deep dive into Frozen (2010), Adam Green’s brutal survival horror film about three friends stranded on a ski lift in deadly conditions. We discuss the film’s gripping tension, the terrifying realism of its premise, and the emotional weight of its characters’ struggle for survival. Plus, we explore how Frozen stands out in the survival horror genre and why it sti...

"Roses are red, violets are blue, one is dead and so are you" Love is in the air… and so is the sound of a pickaxe swinging. In this episode, we’re diving into the cult classic My Bloody Valentine (1981), the slasher that gave Valentine’s Day a terrifying twist. From its gory kills to its eerie mining town setting, we’ll explore what makes this Canadian horror flick a standout in the golden age of...

“Repent for your sins, Grace” On today’s episode, we’re celebrating the start of Frigid February, by covering a film that is very unsettling and overall depressing, but is a great snowy horror film, The Lodge (2019) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd...

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in January 2025. Check Out My Podcast Appearances From January!! Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Into The Darkness: Exploring Horror Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast....

On today's episode, we're talking with Emily Marinelli, author of the new book, Comfort Sequels: The Psychology of Movie Sequels from the 80s and 90s. We talk about what inspired Emily to write this book in the first place, her undying love for Grease 2, and her fascination with all things sequels from the 80s and 90s. This was a super fun chat, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. ---- Intro/Ou...

On today's episode, I'm chatting with television and film writer, Joseph Dougherty about his new book, Rod Serling at 100: One Writer's Acknowledgment. Joe and I talk all about how he got started in the entertainment business, and a bit about his time on the TV show Thirtysomething and his experience writing the HBO Film, Cast A Deadly Spell. We end up diving into talking about why the Twilight Zo...

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in December 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Look, I'm just gonna go home and kill myself. You wanna share a cab?" "So I can pass out and wake up *alone* on New Year's Day?" On today's episode, we're closing out the year with an absolutely appropriate pick for New Year's Eve. This film has somewhat gone lost, but is deeply beloved by a lot of folks who have seen it and that is the MTV Film, 200 Cigarettes (1999) This movie is full of a bunc...

"Just so we're clear, you stole a car, shot a bouncer, and had sex with two women?" On today's episode, we're celebrating Christmas with an unconventional pick for the season, as we cover the absolute banger that is Go! (1999). This movie is such a fun, frenetic time, and I can't help but enjoy myself when I watch this. To add to this conversation, I invited the clown daddy of Los Angeles himself,...

“Poor kid? What are you talking about? He's the richest kid in the world!” On today's episode, we're heading to our very own McDonald's and covering the absolute kid wish fulfillment film, Richie Rich! Videos Referenced: Leeja Miller: My Cousin Vinny Reaction LegalEagle: My Cousin Vinny Reaction Go Listen To Me!!! Party Monster Episode of MTMUG Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle --...

"Because you're dead already, Lisa! No one cares if you die, Lisa, because you're dead already. Your heart is cold. That's why you keep coming back here. You're not free. You need this place, you need it to feel alive. It's pathetic." It's cold outside, but we're having a ball at Claymoore with our best girl friends!!! On today's episode, my buddy, Shawn Williams, and I are revisiting the sad girl...

"God bless us every one... except Satan!" On today’s episode, we’re pulling up to the town of Ornaments, and checking out a little hidden gem of a SyFy movie, called Letters To Satan Claus Interview With Michael Zara, Writer of Letters To Satan Claus Jane Mulcahy’s Video Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Ci...

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in November 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"That's not cranberry sauce..." Thanksgiving is a farce of a holiday, anyway, so to go along with that, I'm excited to bring you an episode, covering one of the only horror movies dedicated to the holiday, Blood Rage!! Join me and my guest, Brandon Randolph, owner and artist at Zombae Brando Designs, as we talk about this wild movie, and also talk about our love of regional horror films and practi...

On today’s episode, we’re popping in some video tapes and talking about the movie that started a long running series, V/H/S (2012) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"My colors are blush and bashful" On today's episode, my guest Drew Gaver (aka Bev The Drag Queen) and myself are heading to Truvy's Salon, as we revisit the absolute masterpiece that is Steel Magnolias (1989) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Drew on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and Twitter Follow Cult Cinema Circl...

"Like a velvet glove cast in iron, and like the gas chamber, Varla, a real fun gal!" On today's episode, my guest Rocco T. Thompson and I are welcoming you to violence, as we cover Faster, Pussycat Kill Kill (1965) Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Rocco on Instagram , Twitter and Letterboxd Read Articles Written By Ro...

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in October 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Do you guys have sour balls?" This week, my friend, Pickens Barringer and I are going to a party at Hull House, as we revisit the absolute horror classic, Night Of The Demons (1988) ---- Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Follow Pickens on Instagram Follow Cult Cinema Circle on  Instagram ,  Bluesky , and  Lett...

"Send...more...paramedics." This week, me and my buddy Antonio Palacios got jobs at the U-Need-A Medical Supply warehouse, as we cover the absolute horror classic that is Return Of The Living Dead (1985) ---- Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Show E-Mail:  cultcinemacircle@gmail.com ---- Visit Cultworthy Studios at https://thecultworthy.com Follow Antonio on Twitter , Fa...