Don't Open that Door

The DOtD crew has fun looking into their first Bollywood flick as they review Amar Kaushik’s “Stree”.  The pod dive into how the film tackles ‘traditional’ gender roles, go through the urban legend of Nale Ba, and Justin chefs up some roti.  Spoilers in the braid. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopent...

This Halloween season, the DOtD pod explores horror in non-movie genres, and they start with Horror in Music!. The lads get into some scary music theory elements, hype up Sleep Token and Spiritbox, and speak on some of the scariest things they’ve ever heard. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoo...

The DOtD pod makes some imaginary friends as they review J. A. Bayona’s “The Orphanage”. The pod delves into the film’s Peter Pan metaphor, have a little disagreement about the ending, and Nico gets angry about the blueprints. Spoilers in the furnace. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitt...

The DOtD pod plays capture the flag with some Shadysiders as they review Leigh Janiak’s “Fear Street Part 2: 1978”. The pod discusses some of the film’s slasher inspirations, the ‘gotcha’ ending, and they give their thoughts on what will happen in the third movie. Spoilers in the massive cavern under the latrine. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror...

The DOtD crew wishes more people would listen to their podcast as they review Robert Kurtzman’s ”Wishmaster”. The pod goes into the real-life lore of the Jinn,how the Jinn twists his victim’s words, and some of the wildest kills in the movie. Spoilers in the fire opal. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dont...

The DOtD crew goes to a Halloween party/throws on their costumes as they review Adam Gierasch’s  “Night of the Demons” 2009 remake. The pod talks through the film’s opening act, comparisons/callbacks to the original, and the group quack during an intimate moment. Spoilers at sunrise. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa...

The DOtD crew sings a sea chanty as they review Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws”. The pod talks through some of the difficulties in the film's production, unfortunate parallels to the COVID outbreak, and they learn about the real-life horror story of the USS Indianapolis. Spoilers in the chum. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https:...

The DOtD pod puts their clothes through the rinse cycle as they review Higuchinsky’s “Uzumaki”. The group discusses Junji Ito’s original manga, the wildly varying tone throughout the film, and to what degree the film succeeds in establishing its atmosphere. Spoilers in the snail shell. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www....

The DOtD class takes a field trip to Shadyside as they review Leigh Janiak’s  “Fear Street Pt 1”. The pod talks about R.L. Stine’s legacy, how the film fits firmly into the subgenre of teen horror, and they come up with a plan to “safely” kill Nico. Spoilers on AOL. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontope...

The DOtD squad explore the frontier as they review Toyoo Ashida’s “Vampire Hunter D”. The crew talk through the film’s 80s anime aesthetic, how it contextualizes vampires, and Justin takes a small issue with Nico’s final thoughts on the movie. Spoilers in the incense. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donto...

The DOtD pod reunites as they review Glenn Miller’s “Aquarium of the Dead”. The crew dive into the film’s technical issues, discuss the fine line between good-bad movies and just plain bad movies, and Dan reminisces about SNES graphics. Spoilers at the sea otter exhibit. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/do...

Dan, Nico, and Justin (yeah that’s right we’re using our names on this one) get invited to a get together in the hills, at which point they fall victim to the plot of Karyn Kusama’s “The Invitation”! The crew talks about the prevalence of trauma in modern horror, the characteristics of cult films, and Justin has a problem with Choi. Spoilers at the punch bowl. Like & Subscribe to keep updated...

The DOtD squad breaks out their VHS player as they discuss Gore Verbinski “The Ring”.  The pod compares this American remake to the Japanese original, they wax nostalgic about VHS tapes, and Dan explains the terms and conditions of Samara’s curse. Spoilers in the well. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dont...

The DOtD gang head back to home base as they review Joe Cornish’s “Attack the Block”.  The pod discusses the film’s vantablack aliens, the cast’s morality, and Justin rubs his alien all over his co-hosts. Spoilers in the meteor. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://twitter.com...

The DOtD group starts livestreaming as they discuss Lester Hsi’s “The Bridge Curse”.  The pod discusses the film’s usage of found footage, the concept of a “courage test”, and Nico hides out in the bathroom. Spoilers in the bathroom stall. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://...

The DOtD pack gets in touch with their wild side as they discuss Glenn Miller’s “Zoombies”.  The pod discusses how the film’s flaws make it better, they get sidetracked like never before, and they hype up the Kidz Bop version of WAP. Spoilers in the aviary. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor...

The DOtD crew heads to the basement as they discuss Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook”. The lads question whether the Babadook creature is real, the monster’s status as a pride icon, and Dan points out some video game audio used in the film. Spoilers in the children’s book. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don...

The DOtD detectives speak to the mother goddess as they review Gareth Evans’ “Apostle”. The chums discuss the film’s interpretation of religion, they ponder on who is the titular ‘Apostle’, and Dan states that he’d need at least 10 ransom letters before he’d believe Justin had been kidnapped. Spoilers in the roots. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorr...

The DOtD crew pull a four leaf clover as they review Mark Jones’ “Leprechaun”. The mad lads talk about how Warwick Davis injected comedy into his role, the film’s similarities to ghost stories, and its beef with Lucky Charms.  Spoilers at the end of the rainbow. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopentha...

The DOtD squad traipses through the woods as they review Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez’ “The Blair Witch Project”. The trailblazers talk around the campfire and discuss the film’s legacy, viral marketing, and how things may have gotten a bit too real for the actors. Spoilers on the map. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https:/...

The DOtD crew jumps on a video chat and reviews Levan Gabriadze “Unfriended”. The mad lads talk about the gimmicky nature of the film’s presentation, it’s theme of cyberbullying, and techno hard-bop vaporwave ghosts. Spoilers in the chat. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://t...

The DOtD crew excavates some ancient tombs while they review Stephen Sommers’ “The Mummy”. Along the way, they reminisce over older American stereotypes, dig into whether the movie is actually horror or not, and Dan relates Brendan Fraser's near-death experience. Spoilers in the sarcophagus. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: h...

The DOtD crew all agree that they would definitely fall prey to Megan Fox as they wax poetic about Karyn Kusama’s “Jennifer’s Body”! Along the way the crew discusses how the film is actually hilarious, its queer representation, and how bad marketing marred its theatrical release. Spoilers in the ritual printout. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror....

The DOtD crew goes into survival mode as they review Trey Edward Shults' “It Comes At Night”. The group talks through Paul’s actions, what actually comes at night, and how human nature might be the film’s biggest adversary. Spoilers with the goats. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twi...

The DOtD crew grabs their plumbing tools as they dive into Hideo Nakata’s “Dark Water”. The group discusses the film’s wholesome epilogue, Yoshimi’s ace attorney, and how they’d handle a leaky situation. Spoilers in the pipe. Like & Subscribe to keep updated on new episodes! Website: https://www.dotdhorror.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontopenthatdoor Twitter: https://twitter.com/DO...