Dismembered: A Podcast Taking Apart Horror

Amber and Mike see if the final chapter of the Paranormal Activity saga can end on a high note... or just leave you with more questions then you had to begin with. This includes clips from their first live commentary so all answers will be revealed in real time. And for God's sake put the camera down! 

Children of the night... what music they make. Amber and Mike take a bite out of the many facets that make Dracula (the English language version from 1931) a classic for all times, including whether its star, Bela Lugosi, is the definitive vampire. 

Amber and Mike delve into their first brand new movie (which technically falls under the horror category). Who will win this epic showdown? Only one way to find out! 

"It's all for you Damien!" You've likely heard that line at some point in your life, but did you know it was from The Omen? Amber and Mike celebrate Easter and their 20th episode with Richard Donner's 1976 classic, The Omen. 

Before you say anything... no this is NOT the Brendan Frasier version! The Mummy from 1932 stars Boris Karloff.. the uncanny! This was the film that helped bring in Egyptomania in the 1930's, for better or for worse. Hang out with Amber and Mike to see what they thought. 

Amber and Mike take a look at a brand new indie horror film, The Canyonlands, available now on VOD! And also interview one of the film's actors, and childhood friend, Dennis Connors. 

"Stab 2? Who would wanna do that... sequels suck!" Well Randy, a lot of them do suck, so Amber and Mike count down their respective Top 5 worst horror sequels ever! 

What did Amber and Mike think of this modern telling of a classic fight-to-the-death survival story? It's The Belko Experiment from 2016. Meetings can be murder..... 

Ghosts, romance, a giant manor, and much more! There's something off about the people living (or not living) in Bly Manor. Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor took Amber and Mike by surprise in more ways than one! 

Happy bloody Valentine's Day! Amber and Mike take a look at some of their favorite couples in horror; some platonic, some romantic, some weird as hell. Spread the love! 

"Get Out....... but also stay!" to hear Amber and Mike talk about one of their favorite movies ever, The Amityville Horror from 1979 starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder and Rod Steiger. Based on the book and terrifying true story... or is it? *dun dun dun* 

Our first Netflix, anthology and non-English speaking pick! We take apart this 4 part anthology film and then rank our favorites at the end. TW: miscarriage/infant loss

We've all cheered for the villain once or twice in a movie, but why do we do it? Amber and Mike take a look at why we are so fascinated with dark subjects, and the villains that make them possible. So don't worry if you're a big fan of villains... we all go a little mad sometimes. 

"Remember... he only LOOKS like Santa Claus." Amber and Mike wrap up their holiday reviews with a cult classic from 1984 that might be more famous for its controversy than the actual film itself. It is none other than Silent Night, Deadly Night. Wait till you hear what Mickey Rooney had to say about it! 

Evil never tasted so good! Amber and Mike take apart the recipe for one of the holiday's stranger selections, The Gingerdead Man from 2006 starring... Gary Busey?? 

*TRIGGER WARNING* *Discussions of sexual assault*  . . . . . . Amber and Mike begin the holiday season by discussing the 3 films that make up the "Black Christmas" franchise, from 1974, 2006 and 2019. 

"Gobble, gobble mother******!" What more can be said about an intentionally bad movie? Amber and Mike dismember one of the most popular cult classic Thanksgiving horror films, Thankskilling. Is there anything worthwhile here? Only one way to find out... pass the stuffing! 

Strange things are happening in Peaksville, Ohio and Amber and Mike are here to find out what it is. This week they take a look at a classic episode of The Twilight Zone: It's A Good Life, from 1961. And remember... think good thoughts...

In 1896, French illusionist  and filmmaker Georges Méliès made the first "horror" film.  Join Amber and Mike as they look into his 3 -minute long film, The House of the devil, discuss why this is considered the first horror film and give a bit of background on Méliès life and films that also cemented him as the "father of special effects". 

"You don't believe in the boogeyman... you should." In this episode, Amber and Mike finally get through the last of the Halloween franchise, H20, Resurrection, Rob Zombie's 1 &2  and of course the latest, Halloween (2018).  

"We are talking about evil on two legs!" Amber and Mike take a look at what is commonly known as "The Thorn Trilogy" of the Halloween franchise, and the first of several reboot storylines; Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. 

It's October! Which means it's Halloween time of course. And what better way to celebrate than taking apart the very strange but very entertaining Halloween franchise. In part 1 Amber and Mike discuss the first three films of the series, Halloween, Halloween II, and Halloween III: Season of the Witch. 

Welcome to the podcast! In this episode we introduce ourselves & our zombie audience, talk about what created our love for horror, and list off our top 5 favorite horror movies.