Dead And Lovely Horror Movie Podcast

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are dropping a classic on you today: Rosemary's Baby. We discuss bodily autonomy, religion, conspiracy, and the work of monstrous individuals.  This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Jen Luke. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Go contribute to our friend Brandon Suttles' GoFundMe: www.g...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve dip into the Blumhouse vault this week with Insidious. Ben pitches a concept for a better world, we discuss soundtrack dissonance (and a bunch of other horror tropes), and we talk about the smart ways in which this movie is crafted for a very particular audience. Listen to it by the window; that's where we'll be! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are reviewing the classic horror film The Amityville Horror. We give out some ridiculous awards, discuss Pooh Bearing (again), and we take a close look at the "true story" of The Amityville Horror. It's better than chopping wood! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are addressing our father issues this week when we review Come to Daddy. Steve tells a chilling tale from a recent hike, we answer some fan questions, and we dive into the ways this movie develops and blends genres. Apologies for the sound quality of Steve's track. We've fixed the problem and it shouldn't happen again. Enjoy! If you want to help decide which movies we...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are reviewing Hagazussa this week. We find out what type of witch we are, get into a little context for the film, and try to figure out just what is happening in the end. It's a trip! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at 00:52:34 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are heading back to school this week with Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty! Steve teaches homeschooled Ben about going back to school, we talk conformity, and repeat that Kevin Williamson created the 90s. Guaranteed to jack you up! This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Tim Stone. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron!...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are diving in to horror comedy Death Becomes Her! We discuss a potential remake, the themes of aging and living death, and how well the CGI holds up. It's a blast! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at 00:38:52 (though the preview palace is very much focused on the fi...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve welcome our pal Brandon Suttles onto the show this week to talk about The Changeling (1980). Brandon recommends some lesser-known horror flicks, then we talk hauntings, seances, and the truth of the story on which this is supposedly based. We always appreciate your patronage, but this week we're asking you to donate to Brandon's GoFundMe to help him and his family wit...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking The Terminator this week! We count down our favorite time travel movies, learn a little about Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Hollywood Steve argues that this is a slasher film. Your ears. Give them to us. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at 00:56:12 Music by...

It's a Mid-, Midsommar! And Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are here on our own(s) talking about Ari Aster's sophomore effort. Ben springs a few would you rathers on Steve. We talk cults, catharsis, and Dinosaurs...the old ABC show. It'll all make sense!   This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Mike Travisano. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron!...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are finally breaking into M. Night Shyamalan's work this week with The Sixth Sense. We answer some FAQs from fans, talk about the great performances in this film, and discuss how effectively the movie hides and reveals its twist. There are 8-minutes of extra nonsense at the end!    If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron!...

It's time to return to Camp Crystal Lake...err, Pinehurst Halfway House with Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve! We're talking Friday the 13th: A New Beginning and we get into the lack of kill scenes, the lack of plot, and the lack of Jason. This film has it all! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at 0...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are back with another Harry Potter wildcard episode and we just want to say that trans women are women, trans men are men, nonbinary folk are nonbinary, and J.K. Rowling needs to stop saying ignorant, harmful things! We’re talking Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and we’re done giving JK the benefit of the doubt. We talk goblin slavery, JK’s obsession with mothers,...

This week, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are inviting you over to hear about our new cult! We're reviewing Karyn Kusama's The Invitation. We get into anxiety, awkward parties, and when you should excuse yourself and just leave. It's just a shame Kid and Play couldn't make it to the house party. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deada...

Here's a preview of this week's Patreon-exclusive episode! We're talking about "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" from season 3 of The X-Files. This episode won two Emmys, one for Outstanding Writing by Darin Morgan and another for Best Guest Star, Peter Boyle. And Hollywood Steve was mainly trying to trick Uncle Ben into watching The X-Files! If you want access to these bi-weekly Patreon-exclusive e...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are just back from returning some video tapes and we're ready to talk about American Psycho! We talk our favorite 80s pop songs, discuss how the inspirations for Patrick Bateman, and Hollywood Steve has a take on Batman that isn't going to win him any friends. It's a romp! This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Justin Tackett. If you want to help decide which movi...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are no strangers to Sam Raimi movies, so we're happy to tackle Drag Me to Hell this week! We discuss other great PG-13 horror films (there are a lot), the weak CGI, and the great movie that still holds up despite the really, really bad CGI. Be nice to people! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlove...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking about one of the few horror movies to come out in theaters this year: The Lodge! We answer some fan questions, get into all the movies this movie could be, and enjoy the film's look. It's more fun than hanging out with your dad's girlfriend! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Mov...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking fairy tales this week as we review Oz Perkins' Gretel & Hansel! We talk the Brothers Grimm, get into some of their weirder tales, and breakdown how this movie blends the fairy tale genre with the horror film. What a world! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begin...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are ready to tackle Wes Craven's Scream 2. We talk about 1997 pop culture, the speedy production of this film, and we get into the convoluted plan of the killers. It's a hoot! This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Dan Voss. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at 0...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking What Lies Beneath. We get into the confusing way this movie came about, follow all of the plots to see where they end, and praise Michelle Pfeiffer. It's fun for all! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at 00:41:23 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve were recommended this too many times to ignore! We're talking Train to Busan and we get into the increasingly great quality of South Korean cinema, wealth inequality, and how to always keep the zombie film fresh. It's a wild ride! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Movie discussion begins at...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve covered Final Destination early in our first year of podcasting, and now we're back for more this week with Final Destination 2! We talk about horror movies that exploit everyday real-life fears, discuss alien life, and get back to our old pal Clear Rivers. Ben's score for this movie may shock your delicate sensibilities! If you want to help decide which movies we cov...

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are catching up on last year's horror movies with Tate Taylor's Ma. We talk a good bit about drinking alcohol as teens, get into how great Octavia Spencer is, and declare that it's uncool for adults to hang out with kids. Stick around after the episode for the debut of the music Ben made for Steve's new podcast Legacy of Brutality (premiering May 4). If you want to he...

This week Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve discuss Patreon pick The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2! We talk about other sequels that were departures from the original film, try to comprehend Dennis Hopper's performance, and get into why this sequel was made 12 years after the original. Dog will hunt! This movie was submitted by Patreon patrons Matt Palmer and Shane Taylor. If you want to help decide...