Don't Open that Door

The DOtD detectives dig into some case files as we review Paul Austin Bailey and Philip W. Bailey’s “The Last Dream of Detective Coleman”! We talk about the film’s bangin’ soundtrack, its thematic depth, and Nico gushes (uwu) on Justin’s parade. Wow. Spoilers in the birthday cake. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...

The DOtD lads form a short-lived fashion firm as we review Emilio Miraglia’s “The Red Queen Kills Seven Times”! We talk through the film’s interesting camera work, its absolutely labyrinthine plot, and we [pushes up glasses] savagely destroy an old man’s plan. Spoilers in the will, next year. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https...

The DOtD phonathon welcomes you all to call in as we review Emmett Alston’s “New Year’s Evil”! We talk about the film’s less than inspiring villain, his seemingly unstoppable elevator manipulation no jutsu, and we argue about time zones. Spoilers at the punk show. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopent...

The DOtD lads gather round the xmas tree and eat some advent chocolate as we review Sean Nichols Lynch’s “Red Snow”! We talk about the film’s usage of vampire mythos and its oft-debated “rules”, its balance of horror and comedy, and we question the film’s Misery-able ending. Spoilers are Haram. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: htt...

The DOtD lads play Goldeneye and order pizza while our parents are out for the evening as we review John Rocco and Abiel Bruhn’s “The Night Sitter”! We talk about the film’s colorful presentation, its relation to the horror legend Dario Argento, and Nico reveals his special attack against his enemies. Spoilers on Craigslist. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://ww...

The DOtD troupe performs in the big top as we review Stephen Chiodo’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”! We talk about the movie’s very silly presentation, its practical effects, and the sexual nature of popcorn. Whoops. Spoilers in the ball pit. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: ht...

The DOtD millennials suffer through a painful housing economy as we play through “Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger”! We get the best ending in about 5 minutes, run into an utterly ridiculous venus flytrap, and somehow wind up back in the civil war. Whoops. Spoilers in the 3D projections. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook:...

The DOtD space marines go out for another bug hunt as we review James Cameron’s “Aliens”. We discuss the film’s themes (read: motherhood), the merits of the special edition,and how it may not live up to its predecessor. Spoilers in the (surprisingly inconsistent) acid blood. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

The DOtD guys form a cult as we review David A. Roberts’ “Older Gods”. We discuss the film’s straightforward approach to cosmic horror, marinate on the exposition-heavy lore dumps, and laugh at how this man is a really bad husband. Spoilers in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

The DOtD dropouts rebel against the government as we review Katsuhiro Otomo’s “Akira”. We discuss the film’s massive cultural impact, how Akira = nukes, and the proper way to discipline students. Spoilers in the capsule. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://twitter.com/DOtDHor...

The DOtD pod presents another indie horror short double-feature as we review A.J. Briones’ “The Smiling Man” and Tel Benjamin and ZERO STRESS’ “Love Bites”. We talk about the remarkably calm protagonist in “The Smiling Man”, discuss tactics for dealing with its flour-coated antagonist, and fall in love with ZERO STRESS’ song. Spoilers in the red balloon #nopennywise. Like & Subscribe to keep u...

The DOtD lads lift the sail on another Halloween as we review the spooky story anthology “10/31”. We discuss the film’s wild moments, how the soundtrack has some low key bangers, and Dan becomes a pirate. Spoilers in the flesh compressor. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://t...

The DOtD bobsled team goes up north as we review David Slade’s “30 Days of Night”. We talk through the film’s take on more brutal vampires, the vampire’s intricate (and somewhat unrealistic) plot to isolate the town, and how the vampires might not be the best at time management. Spoilers during sunrise. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Face...

The DOtD team provides some room service as we review Jan Mikael Håfström’s “1408”. We discuss the film’s Kingian protagonist, the movie’s effective use of essentially one room, and one particularly famous actor. Spoilers on the tape recorder. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: http...

The DOtD scouts go camping once again as we review Joseph Zito’s “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter”. We discuss the film’s familiar plot structure, how one of the cast members got hypothermia, and how they don’t make certain structures like they used to. Spoilers through the window. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.f...

The DOtD squad works a phone hotline as we review Robert Englund’s “976-EVIL”. We discuss the film’s bigtime 80’s vibes, its message that not all delinquents are bad, and Justin reminds Nico of the one time he sent a poorly timed text. Spoilers on the line. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor...

The DOtD lads decide to face down some rogue cosplayers as we review Scott Beck and Brian Woods’ “Haunt”. We discuss how the film flirts with slasher tropes, its potentially supernatural (not really) host of antagonists, and the merits of painting your house with oil. Spoilers in the Rube Goldberg machine. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ F...

The DOtD spacers wake up after 900 years and the first thing we decided to do was to review Christian Alvert’s “Pandorum”. We discuss the film’s titular affliction, its direct influence from Paul W.S. Anderson, and Dan is a downer about the ending. Spoilers in the hyperpods. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

The DOtD lads head to a machine shop as we review Shinya Tsukamoto’s “Tetsuo: The Iron Man”. We talk through the film’s influence and influences, its unique audiovisual presentation, and its fetish for metal (not the genre). Spoilers in the dick drill. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twit...

The DOtD fellowship turns their frowns upside down as we review Parker Finn’s “Smile”. We discuss the film’s humble beginnings as a short, the surprise appearance of stretched-out Pete Davidson as its big bad, and Nico reaffirms his fight or flight instinct. Spoilers in the gasoline. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa...

The DOtD unleashes their legendary ocarina as they review Panos Cosmatos’s “Mandy”. We discuss how surreal and violent this movie is, its potential supernatural elements, and Nick Cage goes insane – once again – but not quite as insane as you might expect! Spoilers in the LSD. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....

The DOtD squad teams up with some parrots as they review Susanne Bier’s “Bird Box”. We discuss the nature of the invisible creatures and their abilities, whether the film lived up to its hype, and we dance to some soca music. Spoilers behind the blindfold. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor...

The DOtD lads decide to go for a hike as they review David Bruckner‘s “The Ritual”. We discuss the film’s Nordic influences, how the film compares to other… survival… horror films, and its unnerving dream sequences. Spoilers in the liquor store. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: ht...

The DOtD cult brushes up on their fertility lore as they review George Pavlou’s “Rawhead Rex”. We discuss the 3deep5me Rawhead lore, any potential influence Clive Barker may have had on the film, and the lads have a very intellectual conversation about the phallic imagery throughout the film. Spoilers in the stained glass. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www....

The DOtD crew dances their way through their review of Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan”. We discuss the director’s infatuation with Perfect Blue, the lads have a debate as to whether the film is “horror”, and we recall that Thomas is pronounced Toe-maa. Spoilers in Swan Lake. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...