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Howdy! This episode sees a massive dedication to the Western genre. First up, Desmond and Darryll take a look at the epic spaghetti Western comedy A Bullet for the General, out now on Blu-ray! Then, in Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a look at the dark side of the genre with a review of Jack Ketchum's The Crossings. Then, Desmond and Darryll return for a second review of psychedelic gothic...

After a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Ray Bradbury, the show begins. In a brand new Roadkill Review, Darryll and Desmond take in Prometheus and talk about it on the drive home. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers The Other for Stay Scary. And, finally, Desmond returns to go solo on reviews of hillbilly slasher Madison County and one of Stephen King's latest novels, 11/22/63. Tunes this week: "So...

In a bizarre portrayal of both poles of the horror genre, Desmond and Darryll review the classic The Omen, and, in a new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu. It's a sober adult antichrist-themed horror film versus a pseudo-Lovecraftian horror-comedy. Strap in because it's all for you! Tunes this week are bookended by the now defunct Ween starting with "The G...

In this combative episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take on the A-Team versus Manson Family backyard epic Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. brings us a Stay Scary based on the senior citizens versus children film Brotherhood of Satan. Then it's monsters versus mental illness as Desmond goes solo on reviews of two Marvel trade paperbacks: Legion of Monsters and Stephe...

Welcome to the show, and step over the one-legged dog on the way in. This week, Desmond and Darryll dive headfirst into Robin Hardy's ill-advised modern Christians versus Pagans film: The Wicker Tree. Then Desmond tries to make sense of proto-video nasty Killer's Moon. Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on the 1955 television show Confidential File: Horror Comics. Terror tunes aplent...

It's the end of the world as we know it, and Dread Media has a fine show to deliver! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the post-apocalyptic thriller The Divide. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga's The Walking Dead: The Rise of the Governor in an all-new Stay Scary. Then, after a rousing portrayal of Keith Richards at the end of the world in Tom Deja's Macabre Mus...

This episode features a wildly varied double feature of reviews featuring Desmond and Darryll. First up is the first blockbuster of the summer: The Avengers. Then the classy nunsploitation flick Killer Nun goes under the microscope. The songs featured this week are "Live to Rise" by Soundgarden, "Under the Robe" by Amen, and the show is bookended by two Beastie Boys songs: "Gratitude" and "Egg Man...

In this episode, Desmond and Darryll tackle the much-anticipated Ti West film The Innkeepers. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's second novel in the Frenzy Cycle: The Frenzy War. And in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's illustrated novel Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire. Songs included: "Horror Hotel" by The Unde...

This weekend Desmond attended Vancouver's first major comic convention: the Vancouver Fan Expo! Bright eyed and bushy-tailed this morning, he provides you with audio from three interviews. First up, he talks to comics legend Len Wein about his astounding career, stand-up comedy, and his upcoming series Before Watchmen: Ozymandias. Then, comic artist and filmmaker Kaare Andrews talks about graphic...

Not only was your host unfazed by electricity's attempt to kill him and stop the show, the show happens to be a first! The whole episode is dedicated to one interview. Desmond was so fascinated by Dathan Auerbach's Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming novel Penpal, the two talked for an hour! The true social media story behind the novel is sure to be insightful for those interested in the future...

Let's get ready to PODDDDDDDDCAAAAAASSSSST! In this fight night edition of Dread Media, the fight card breaks down as follows: pay attention and place your bets! Round One: Your host knows that he can't beat author Dana Fredsti in a fight because she is a sword-fighter who hangs around with tigers. So instead he interviews her about her zombie-fighting novel Plague Town. Round Two: Desmond goes to...

This week, as they review the sleazy giallo film Strip Nude for Your Killer, Desmond and Darryll talk about whiskey and black leather. Nothing new there. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at George Romero Presents: Deadtime Stories, Volume 1 in a new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to review season two of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, and goes through some feedback before calling it a show! Tunes are...

In this episode of Dread Media, Damien joins Desmond once again to dig through the muck that is Human Centipede 2. There are spoilers, you have been warned. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Lesbian Vampire Killers in a brand new Stay Scary. Great feedback and music abounds! "Outlaw Shit" by Struggle feat. Yelawolf, "Don't Shit Where You Eat" by Ween, "Woman" by Wolfmother, and "Jumping the...

Desmond is off to Las Vegas, but there's still a huge show for you to enjoy. First off, he and Darryll pay tribute to the deceased legend Moebius with a lengthy review of Heavy Metal. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a double feature of Stay Scary with reviews of the Korean Death Bell and the Thai Art of the Devil III. Desmond returns to go solo on the naked-vampire epic Lips of Blood! Plus, your...

A science fiction meditation of depression, a sincere bikers versus zombies novella, a look at a franchise of Thai supernatural gore films, a Bruce Springsteen parody song, and a sober tribute to a legendary French artist. This week's Dread Media is as diverse as ever. First, Desmond and Darryll review Lars von Trier's intense Melancholia. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's new novella fro...

The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they're trying to come to terms with the aggressively mediocre AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Help us. Please. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take a close look at the adaptation of erotic comic artist Guido Crepax's Valentina: Baba Yaga on Blu-ray. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on the Indonesian film Macabre. Desmond returns for a solo review of Todd Grimson's vampire novel Stainless. In a new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja takes aim at the Russians for their vodka-i...

In an episode dedicated to the Winnipeg-based independent film collective Astron-6, Desmond and Darryll take a look at their grindhouse homage, Father's Day. Then Desmond goes solo on their short film omnibus, Astron-6 Collection. Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary segment dedicated to Pat Mills and Clint Langley's comic book barbarian, Slaine the Wanderer. Also, Tom Deja is back with a Maca...

It's two months overdue, but Chris and Desmond are back to talk about five more issues of Tomb of Dracula! More specifically, Tomb of Dracula #24-27 and Giant-Size Dracula #2. But first, they pay tribute to several comics professionals who have recently passed away. Yes, it was a while ago at this point, but these guys still deserve their tribute. Then, when it's time to dive into the comics, the...

In this review-packed episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll look at the outlandish Japanese film Yakuza Weapon. Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on The New Kids from 1985. Then Desmond returns and goes solo with reviews of the African-based zombie film The Dead and the arthouse Iron Rose. Songs included: "Prodigal Son" by Bad Religion, "Machine Man" by Judas Priest, "Time Mac...

This week, it's a Dread Media lovefest! Desmond and Darryll take a look at the honeymoon-gone-wrong / lesbian-vampire feature Shiver of the Vampire. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the classic Valentine's Day horror film My Bloody Valentine in a new edition of Stay Scary. Desmond returns for a solo look at The Devil's Rock, as a man deals with the loss of his wife while taking on Nazis and demo...

In a show packed with reviews, Dread Media is now chock-full of 100% more naked vampires as Desmond and Darryll take in a viewing of the new Blu-ray release of Jean Rollins' The Nude Vampire. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Men's Adventure Magazines from Taschen Books. Desmond returns for solo reviews of Dream House and Die before Tom Deja delights us with another Macabre Musical Theatre! Music in...

This week, Darryll likes train movies. So, buckle up and please don't travel between cars, as he and Desmond check the tickets of the unsung hero of 1970s exploitation: Night Train Murders. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the classic Night of the Demon in a new Stay Scary. And this is the week we make it official as Tom Deja presents Macabre Musical Theatre. Other than the one Tom sings, s...

This huge episode has an interview with comic book legend Marv Wolfman about his career in horror comics and his upcoming revamp of Night Force at DC Comics. Then Darryll joins in for a review of the original The Hills Have Eyes. Devil Dinosaur Jr. stops by with a brand new Stay Scary on the non-fiction Book of Lists: Horror. Tons of songs, too! "Creatures of the Night" by The Creepshow, "Night Pe...

After discussing Undocumented and political horror, Desmond is joined by Darryll to review Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the first collection in the 2000 AD Defoe comic series, Defoe: 1666. Also, great tunes on the horizon: "Immigrant Song" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (feat. Karen O), "Hillbilly Joker" by Hank III, "London Dungeon (live)"...