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In this week’s episode, the our trio gets into 19th Century real estate as we review Francis Ford Copolla’s “Dracula”! We rave about the film’s excellent aesthetics, examine the ethics of eating children, and Justin gets hooked on phonics. Spoilers in Dracula’s ten AirBnBs. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

This week, the DOtD crew… raises hell… as we review Tony Randel’s “Hellbound: Hellraiser II”! We discuss the humanity of the Cenobites, question if this is a retread of the original, and compare Charizard to Mr. Freeze. Spoilers in the bloody mattress. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twit...

In this week’s episode, Justin drives his fellow hosts up the wall as we review Fritz Kiersch’s “Children of the Corn”! We talk through the film’s use of children as antagonists, Justin’s choice of drink as a pick-me-up, and Dan maintains his superiority over grain-based adversaries. Spoilers in the maize. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ F...

Our trio travels to a combination vampire hotspot/vatican embassy - which is apparently New Mexico, of all places - as they review John Carpenter’s “Vampires”! The crew talk through how the film portrays vampires, James Woods’ laughably bad one-liners, and there’s more conversation about wood than ever before on the pod. Spoilers in the motel. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes!...

This week, we brush off our rotary phones as DOtD reviews Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone”. We talk through the film's narrative similarities to other works, its implementation of the supernatural, and Nico continues to wreak havoc on Justin with his psychic powers. Spoilers on the line.  Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook:...

This semester at Miskatonic University, DOtD tackles Jean-Paul Ouellette’s “The Unnamable”. We examine H.P. Lovecraft’s painfully obvious self-insert character, Justin teaches us the history of photography, and Nico gives a dramatic bit of storytelling. Spoilers in the window pane, but only if you stare at it for a really long time.  Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: h...

This week on DOtD, we have a run-in with some deadites as we review Sam Raimi’s ‘Evil Dead’. We discuss the film’s legacy as a cult classic, Dan highlights the gore/screaming on display, and Nico is simply agape. Spoilers in the Naturom Demonto. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: ht...

This week on DOtD we take a trip to a local art gallery as we review Nia DaCosta’s "Candyman”. We cover the film’s real-life themes, its recontextualizing of the first film, and Nico proves that he is down bad. Spoilers in the window. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://...

This week on DOtD we dive into Japanese folklore as we review Masaki Kobayashi’s "Kwaidan”. We cover the film’s surreal presentation, its glacial pacing, and Justin gets stuck in a jar. Spoilers during intermission. 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 squad gets sent a snuff film and they investigate further as they review Toshiharu Ikeda’s “Evil Dead Trap”. We talk about how Justin is a language connoisseur, how Hideki can seemingly impregnate himself into people, and the gang have a quick chat about a porn pioneer. Spoilers in the womb. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: ht...

The DOtD pod pulls out their space sticks as they review Howie Dewin’s “Llamageddon”. We talk about the film’s origins as a student film, how many of the scenes in the film are truly irreverent and ridiculous, and Dan zooms in on one character’s excessive wardrobe changes. Spoilers in the barn. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: htt...

Our three curanderos go on a sidequest as they review Michael Chaves’ “The Curse of La Llorona”. We talk about the film’s place in the Conjuring Cinematic Universe (CCU ™), how badass Rafael was, and we come to realize that the protagonist is terrible at her job. Spoilers in the holy pool. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://...

Oof. This one is a wild ride. Our wonderful hosts get real depressed for a change as they review Andrzej Zulawski’s “Possession”. We go through the movie’s superfluous spy plotline, how the director probably needs a hug, and we come to realize that this is a wild boy flick. Spoilers in your girl’s apartment.  Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com...

Our trio of terror takes a trip to the 90s as they review Wes Craven’s “Scream”. Our hosts discuss how the film is a love letter to the genre, how it subverts classic slasher tropes, and that Wes Craven is a badass. Spoilers after a 30 second delay. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter...

Our triplicate of happy go lucky DOTD lads just get real, real jolly as they review David Blue Garcia’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. Our three bundles of joy talk about the films WILDLY dislikable characters, how Leatherface got “canceled”, and everyone feels a little bit nicer about Friday the 13th Part 3 now. Spoilers in a wall miles and miles away 50 years later. Like & Subscribe to keep upda...

The DOTD youths take a trip down memory lane as they review Steve Miner’s “Friday the 13th Part 3”. Our triumvirate of terror talk through Jason’s iconic presence and aesthetic, the film’s previously traversed plot, and we all get very specific Kevin Bacon deja vu. Spoilers in 3D. Did you know this movie was released in 3D? We sure as hell didn’t. But then we did. Because we watched it. Like &...

The DOTD brood go bounty hunting as they review Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust". Our triumvirate of terror talk through some differences between the book and the movie, the unique portrayal of vampire lore within the film’s mythos, and vampire speed dating. Spoilers on our left hands. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror....

The DOTD squad form an idol group as they review Satoshi Kon’s "Perfect Blue". The pod discusses idol culture, the insidious duo of Rumi and Me-Mania, and Nico spits some bars. Spoilers in our latest single. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://twitter.com/DOtDHorror...

The DOTD seamen dodge the shoals as they review Robert Eggers’ "The Lighthouse". Our trio discusses the film's visual presentation, depictions of loneliness and isolation, and Justin breaks down mermaid biology. Spoilers in the turpentine. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Tw...

The DOTD conglomerate takes a trip out in the wilderness as they review Don Siegel’s "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"! Our trio discusses the film's political commentary, its modern day relevance, and definitely does not condone incest.  Spoilers in the pod. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

The DOTD mad lads take a trip out in the wilderness as they review Drew Goddard's "The Cabin in the Woods"! Our triumvirate tackle the film's meta-analysis of horror, whether or not the organization was evil, and Nico betrays us all once again.  Spoilers back at Headquarters. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: ht...

The DOTD pod wrangles some ghosts as they review Steve Beck’s “Thir13en Ghosts”! The lads talk through some of the movie’s sillier points, debate the mechanisms of ghost-seeing glasses, and point out how nobody would really be happy moving into that mansion. Spoilers in the local junkyard. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://...

Our three sweaty lads get a good night’s rest as they jump into Jack Sholder’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street: Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge”! Our trio talk about how this movie incorporates themes and imagery of homoeroticism, the film’s inconsistencies with the first movie, and Dan admits he’d kiss Freddy. Spoilers in the exploding bird. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: http...

The DOTD crew climbs into some hibernation pods as they review Hisayuki Toriyumi’s “Lily C.A.T.”. The pod talks how the film goes from 0 to 100, how this movie was definitely not inspired by Alien, and how the survivors really won’t be survivors for much longer. Spoilers in the C.A.T. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.f...

The DOTDhampirs head to downtown LA as they take a bite out of Adam Randall’s “Night Teeth”. The pod discusses how the film uses lighting and a neon color palette to frame scenes, agree that they would all become vampires, and Nico spits game at an abuela.  Spoilers at the party. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebo...