Dark Night of the Podcast

Raise your pitchforks high in the air because this is a milestone worth celebrating!! Triple digits! That's right! Episode 100!! And what better film to commemorate this occasion than the film that inspired the name of the podcast--1981's made-for-tv shocker Dark Night of the Scarecrow ! Join Troy and Roger in celebrating as they chat one of the most despicable villains in film history, the perils...

For their 99th full length episode, Troy and Roger head on down to the Louisiana bayou where they prepare to tackle the illusive and practically forgotten 2005 slasher offering Venom , a title that all but faded into obscurity following its overwhelming unsuccessful release. Is the practically unanimous poor reception from reviewers and moviegoers alike for good reason, or is there a hidden gem he...

In sleep, he sang to me. In dreams, he came. And boy did he come alright, because in those dreams he was banging it out in some of the most aggressively erotic and drawn out sex scenes we’ve seen to date! The “he” that were referencing is none other than Eric, and when he’s not busy having seemingly amazing sex with his lovely ex girlfriend Melody via flashback, he’s out for revenge! No subtlety h...

Listeners are HUNGRY for fresh content, and it appears as though some of them (or at least one of them) possess an insatiable appetite for the 1980 Italian horror classic (?) Antropophagus aka The Grim Reaper AKA Savage Island . Ooph, that title is a mouthful! But Troy and Roger are here to satisfy your cravings, and thus they’ve decided to take a huge chomp out of the poorly dubbed cannibal flick...

Troy and Roger head back to Cuesta Verde as they prepare to head on over to The Other Side! And no, we’re not talking about Jason Derulo’s top 20 hit from his 2013 studio album of the same title! No ma’am, we’re talking about the 1986 sequel Poltergeist 2: The Other Side , the ambitious sequel to the paranormal box office success that completely fails to live up to its predecessor in all aspects a...

Troy and Roger hop a train to beautiful and exotic Slovakia as they tackle Eli Roth’s surprisingly capable sequel offering Hostel 2 .   Better characters, memorable kills, a smorgasbord of gore, and an unexpected finale that leaves you saying “good for her” are all reasons why you should consider giving this often under-appreciated follow up another go! Allow yourselves to be seduced as your favor...

Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We're talkin' the once ultra rare SOV flick L.A. AIDS Jabber (available on Tubi). Is it as offensive and sleazy as the title suggests?? Head on over to Patreon (link included) and subscribe to hear our thoughts and to get access to all current past and future bonus content! Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/darkn...

Things are coming full circle as Troy and Roger dive into their first ever REDUX episode, allowing them to once again get hot and bothered as they sensually tackle the groundbreaking 2004 gay slasher Hellbent ! So just in case they didn’t make it all to clear the first time around, let these two old queers hit home the fact that they really, really love this movie! They love the gayness, they love...

The gayety continues as the boys opt to follow up one creature-centric feature with another, but be assured… this is a very different feature showcasing some very different creatures. Plural. Very, VERY plural. For their latest episode, Troy and Roger joyously welcome friend and fellow movie reviewer, musician, author, and social media personality Kyle Haines to discuss his phenomenal recommendati...

Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We're talkin' killer sex dolls galore as we discuss the ultra low budget Tiffany the Doll (available on Tubi) . All we can say is M3GAN who?? Head on over to Patreon (link included) and subscribe to hear our thoughts and to get access to all current past and future bonus content! Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com...

Troy and Roger been waiting for tonight (whoa-oh!) for longer than they care to admit, and it’s FINALLY time for them to discuss two of their favorite topics of all time… Jennifer Lopez and big fuckin’ snakes! Join the guys as they delve deep into the lush rainforests of Brazil to discuss everyone’s favorite “so bad it’s good” mid-90s creature feature Anaconda ! Get swept away with them as they ma...

Get ready for Troy and Roger to do Hollywood as they dive deep into Brian DePalma’s 1984 erotic thriller Body Double . Brimming with breasts and boasting a scene stealing performance from a pixie voiced Melanie Griffith, this flick literally has it all! We’re talking Mrs. Doubtfire-quality prosthetic applications, power drill kills that aren’t the ones from Slumber Party Massacre, Brinke Stevens i...

Pick up 2 six packs and make sure to earn your 10% senior discount, because this week's episode is ready to go on FALL BREAK! So cram into the convertible with Troy and Roger and get ready for a hell of a weekend as they discuss Buddy Coopers’ gruesome and gory 1984 slasher flick The Mutilator ! Get ready to discuss an array of topics including the unforgettable opening-credit ear worm “Fall Break...

It’s time to gather your family around the dinner table (no matter how much you may want to kill some of them), because our latest episode is about to bust through your windows and break down your doors! So you better get ready to Step Up (both literally and figuratively) as ‘Step Up’ franchise star Sharni Vinson prepares to kick some serious ass in this weeks selection You're Next . Join us as we...

Our first episode of 2023 explores a demand for fish that can simply not be quelled! “WE WANT FISH” Troy and Roger proclaim! But can their demands be met when airborne Piranha are on the loose?! Join the guys as they discuss the unexpected early works of James Cameron, their desire to attend an all-you-can eat fish fry event, and the single horniest cast of supporting characters we’ve encounter to...

Hey..quiet……it’s them again….the moanahs!  Merry Christmas indeed as Troy and Roger finally discuss Bob Clark's highly influential and often overlooked 1974 suspense masterpiece Black Christmas . Join the guys as they ponder Billy's back story, chat toilet bowl booze, and bestow praise on one of the most progressive and three dimensional final girls in horror history! Also, if you're interested in...

Grab your camping gear, camera equipment, and trusty map and join Troy and Roger as they head into the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland to discuss the highly influential, yet highly divisive, found footage shocker The Blair Witch Project. Will Troy convince Roger that the film is a modern masterpiece as they discuss the film's innovative marketing campaign, the perhaps bloated amounts of character...

We're coming to get you listeners! This week Troy and Roger tackle the highly influential and iconic George Romero masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, which also happens to be Roger's favorite horror film of all time! Join the guys as they discuss late night cemetery visits, groundbreaking character dynamics, and a bleak ending steeped in social and political subtext. Also, if you're interested...

Buckle up, bitches. Troy and Roger are about to merge their daddy’s red SUV onto Route 23, and you’re all invited to come along for the ride! Join the boys as they cover all the topics including the underestimated likability factor possessed by the delicate and demure AJ Cook, the importance of having a diverse and dynamic cast, the fact that completely implausible plot twists are slightly more pa...

This week's episode is a special one. To celebrate the one year anniversary of launching our Patreon , we're releasing one of our early Patreon Exclusive episodes to the masses to give ya'all a taste of what you're missing out on! For this episode we take a deep dive into the highly controversial 2011 film Megan is Missing directed by Michael Goi.  Does this film have any merit at all or is it sim...

It's Troy's birthday week, so throw on your party hat and grab a big delicious piece of cake and join the guys in celebrating the only way they know how--by discussing the 1981 killer kid flick Bloody Birthday . They're talking delicate breast fondling, a woman’s emotional breakdown in real time, the intense suppressed desire to punch a child, and Julie Brown's one woman dance routine that’s worth...

A film this monumental and massively revered Troy and Roger couldn’t possibly cover alone so they enlisted the knowledge of author and filmmaker Hope Madden ( Roost, Obstacle Corpse ) to discuss Tobe Hooper’s landmark, visceral masterpiece The Texas Chainsaw Massacre .  Join the trio as they chat the perils of a backless blouse, Marilyn Burns’ final girl ranking, the confusing condition of Grandpa...

Head on over to your local Target and purchase yourself a Ouija board! Then join Troy and Roger at the candle adorned table to discuss the 1986 Kevin Tenney supernatural slasher Witchboard . The guys gush over Tawny Kitaen's huge red hair and extensive wardrobe changes, the kookiest wisecracking psychic ever to grace a screen, and motel room sexual tension between the two male leads. Also, if you'...

Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We don our best swimwear and spend a weekend in the Bahamas to discuss the 1998 slasher sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer ! Head on over to Patreon (link included) and subscribe to hear our thoughts and to get access to all current past and future bonus content! Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/darkni...

Big Brother is definitely watching over Troy and Roger as they pick back up with their fan selection series to discuss a title much more suited for a 90's jean brand, the 1999 psychological slasher Kolobos . Join the guys as they chat unexpectedly advanced household killing devices, a surprising cameo by Florence Welch, a lackluster mountain retreat, and the importance of having a likable final gi...