Dark Night of the Podcast

Troy and Roger travel to exotic backroads of Texarkana to seek out the elusive Phantom killer in hopes of getting him to join them as they discuss the 2014 meta slasher The Town That Dreaded Sundown . Is it a remake? A sequel? A reimagining? Join the guys as they ponder this and discuss topics such as the stunning cinematography, a surprisingly poignant queer element, the mopey, but surprisingly e...

Troy and Roger take a daring plunge into the swampy chaos of Tobe Hooper's 1976 shocker, Eaten Alive !. Join the guys as they dissect the film, connecting the dots to Texas Chainsaw Massacre . They’ll explore the tangled character dynamics, the bewildering narrative that leaves you wondering if anyone knew what was going on, and the surprisingly perilous role of child characters (because nothing s...

Troy and Roger are joined by the extremely knowledgable and extremely queertastic Sean Abley, writer for Fangoria and author of the very recently released book QUEER HORROR: A FILM GUIDE. A_nd what better film for the trio to discuss this William Friedkin's 1980 ultra gay, extremely controversial serial killer film _Cruising. Join the guys as they explore the film’s gritty portrayal of the gay clu...

Roger and Troy don their favorite dominatrix outfits and rev up to review the 1980 cult classic Motel Hell . They dissect the film's bizarre charm, from Farmer Vincent's and Ida’s unsettling take on population control to Terry’s epic fail as a character. Join them as they laugh through the oddball editing, questionable character choices, and amusing zombie like sound effects. From awkward romantic...

Troy and Roger has the pleasure of hosting the Pet Sematary 35th Anniversary Reunion Panel at the 2024 Houston Horror Film Festival The panel featured Dale Midkiff (Louis Creed), Denise Crosby (Rachel Creed) Miko Hughes (Gage Creed), Brad Greenquist (Victor Pascow) and Andrew Hubatsek (Zelda). If you're new to us and enjoy this, we hope that you'll check out some of our past regular episodes. Enjo...

Troy and Roger has the pleasure of hosting the Scream Queens Panel at the 2024 Houston Horror Film Festival this past weekend. The panel featured Heather Langenkamp ( A Nightmare on Elm Street ), Christine Elise ( Child's Play 2 ) and Felissa Rose ( Sleepaway Camp ). If you're new to us and enjoy this, we hope that you'll check out some of our past regular episodes. Enjoy! Find out more at http://...

Grab your popcorn and settle into your coziest spot because Troy and Roger are about to dive into a wild ride of avian chaos with their latest episode! This week, they're dissecting the 1987 Hitchcock homage gone awry, Beaks ! Tune in as they peck apart the film's dizzying array of location shifts, the lackluster performance of the female lead, and the finale that will leave you flapping in frustr...

Hop in the convertible with Troy and Roger as they cruise on down to Medley, Georgia to get a gander at the waitress at the checkout counter, the one who looks sixteen, but more importantly to discuss the 1987 ill-fated road trip themed thriller Shallow Grave .    Join the guys as they chat a confusing and major overreaction to a prank, insufficient consequences for said prank, one character’s see...

As we still recover from three weeks of filming Troy's next feature film, there's not a better time to pull this dandy from our extensive Patreon vault for all to hear! We're throwing on our best patriotic gear and donning some twelve foot stilts to discuss William Lustig's 1996 4th of July themed slasher UNCLE SAM !  As always, let us know your thoughts on this film and/or this episode! Find out...

We'll be on a short hiatus for the month, so we are pulling an episode from our extensive Patreon vault for all the world to hear, and boy is it a doozy! That's right....we're getting country capitals wrong and winning tropical trips by doing so!  We're chatting the 1998 slasher sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer , including our thoughts on some cringeworthy karaoke, a massively implausi...

You’re going to want to get comfy in the examination chair and open up real wide for Troy and Roger as they guide you through the gruesome and oftentimes cringey viewing experience that is Brian Yuzna’s 1996 slasher The Dentist .  Join the guys as they discuss sludge drenched oral sex sequences, copious amounts of gum close-ups, and a very welcome cameo from a cherubic Mark Ruffalo. Find out more...

As if their first visit wasn't exciting enough, Troy and Roger are traveling back to the Bates Motel in hopes of getting an up close and personal view of one of Duke's seductive table lamp shows! That's right...the guys are discussing Psycho 3, directed by Norman Bates himself. Join the guys as the chat the majorly amped up sleaziness of this entry, the increased chatty feistiness of mother, and a...

We come to this place for magic, and what’s more magical than a breathy-voiced Nicole Kidman going up against alien spores with nothing but a handgun and a montage of unexpected high paced action sequences? Nothing, friends. The answer is nothing! Ok, well… a lot. Still, when you’re talking about an overlooked and relatively obscure mid-2000’s attempt at action-horror film such as 2007’s The Invas...

We have a vacancy here at Dark Night of the Podcast, so grab your key to cabin one, take a hot shower, and then tune in as Troy and Roger discuss what is easily one of the best horror sequels of all time, the better than it has any right to be PSYCHO 2! Join the guys as they chat the glorious bitchy character evolution of one Lila Loomis, Tom Holland’s meticulously crafted screenplay, and their co...

Come with us, listeners, as Troy and Roger navigate you through a dark, vast, and immensely mysterious void to discuss the 2016 Lovecraftian influenced indie endeavor! Join the guys as they discuss the absolutely stellar practical effects on display and, well, just try to make sense of this ambitious and surreal film experience! Also, if you're interested in monthly exclusive bonus content, please...

Things are about to get dramatic! We’re talking long flowing cape with a plague doctor mask dramatic as the guys discuss a film Troy adores and Roger has never seen but had huge expectations for, the 2007 found footage mockumentary The Poughkeepsie Tapes ! Join the guys as they chat about the unfortunate acting of many minor characters, undoubtedly unsettling and memorable moments, and most import...

For this week’s episode of Dark Night of the Podcast, Paris Hilton won’t be the only thing having you all say “That’s hot!” At least not while you experience the sensation of hot, melted wax covering every inch of your body. It’s finally time for Troy and Roger to review one of the best remakes of our time, 2005s criminally underrated “House of Wax”. Like, what more could they have given us with t...

Grab your bucket, blow torch, and favorite hungry rodent and join Troy and Roger as they discuss what is certainly the most obscure film they’ve ever covered—the 1987 direct to video dysfunctional family shocker Epitaph (aka Mommy’s Epitaph ) directed by Joseph Merhi.  The guys bask in their admiration for one Delores Nascar, ponder why the film isn’t more well known and celebrated among the gays,...

It’s a miracle!  Divine intervention has stepped in, as God told us to cover our latest selection!  That’s right, followers!  We are dissecting Larry Cohen’s 1976 religious themed sci-fi hybrid!   Join us as we discuss just how different a mass shooting scene hit in today’s social climate, police procedural antics that become nearly unbearable, Sandy Dennis serving us classic Sandy Dennis and what...

Troy and Roger transport you back to the early 80s, delving into the dark and gritty world of Times Square. In this episode, the dynamic duo tackles the perplexing question: What's in the basket? Get ready for a lively discussion on Frank Henenlotter's cult classic , Basket Case . Join the guys as they navigate the twisted streets of NYC, encountering a myriad of colorful secondary characters. Tog...

Love is in the air as Roger and Troy prepare to pamper their listeners for Valentine’s Day with a long and intimate trip to Lover’s Lane!  That’s right!  Two years after first announcing they were covering this 2000 direct to video slasher, the guys are finally getting their hooks into it!   Join them as they discuss a law enforcement officer’s blatant lust for a teenage girl, teens so horny that...

The gays are running through all Seven Doors of Death as they jump into a brand new review of Lucio Fulci’s gory and graphic classic The Beyond ! If you’re a fan of extreme horror and visceral gore we suggest you look (and listen) no further, because Roger and Troy are about to give this gnarly classic the extensive, in-depth discussion that it truly deserves! This episode is simply overflowing wi...

Step into the wild and wacky world of Wheely with Troy and Roger as they extend a lively invitation to the unmissable Deer Cheer extravaganza! Brace yourselves for a slimy adventure as they dive headfirst into the otherworldly chaos of James Gunn's 2006 alien invasion mashup, Slither. Join the guys as they unravel the mysteries behind Micheal Rooker's carnivorous cravings, navigate through a surpl...

Troy and Roger are women on fire, they’re out of control. Troy and Roger are women on fire tonight, and it frightens them so! The gays back in full force, and what better way to get back into the groove of things than by reviewing everyone’s favorite aerobics-infused slasher Killer Workout aka Aerobicide ! Listeners have been demanding this title for quite a while, and understandably so because th...

Happy New Year, listeners! We can't think of a better way to "ring" in 2024 for you all than to cover what is perhaps one of the best remakes of all time, Gore Verbinski's 2002 striking vision, The Ring ! More importantly though, the year is starting of right because ROGER IS BACK!! That's right--after a several month hiatus, The Scream Queer returns with no signs of slowing down! So join us as we...