Drive-In Double Feature Podcast

Nathan and Ryan take a haunting deep dive into Lake Mungo (2008), the Australian faux-documentary that blurs the line between supernatural horror and raw human grief. Presented like a true-crime investigation, the film slowly unravels the mystery behind a young woman’s death, uncovering chilling secrets and emotional revelations along the way. The hosts discuss the film’s unique storytelling appro...

Nathan and Ryan descend into the underworld of Nightbreed (1990), Clive Barker’s cult fantasy-horror epic about a hidden city of monsters and the humans who fear them. As the hosts unpack Barker’s unique vision of good, evil, and everything monstrous in between, they dive into the film’s troubled production, its striking creature designs, and how it found redemption through its devoted cult follow...

Nathan and Ryan slice into Torso (1973), Sergio Martino’s stylish and brutal giallo that bridges the gap between Italian murder mysteries and the American slasher craze to come. As university students are picked off one by one by a masked killer, the film dives deep into voyeurism, desire, and bloody paranoia—all wrapped in Martino’s distinct visual flair. The hosts discuss how Torso helped define...

Nathan and Ryan stealth their way into the world of Justice Ninja Style (1986), a no-budget martial arts oddity that delivers everything its title promises—and a lot more (whether you asked for it or not). With wooden acting, backyard fight scenes, and a plot that vanishes faster than a ninja smoke bomb, this regional action flick is a masterclass in DIY filmmaking chaos. The hosts unpack its myst...

Nathan and Ryan take a joyride through Roger Corman’s Big Bad Mama (1974), a raucous slice of ’70s exploitation that blends crime, sex, and high-speed chases. Angie Dickinson stars as Wilma McClatchie, a gun-toting mama leading her daughters on a Depression-era crime spree filled with booze, bullets, and bank robberies. The hosts discuss Corman’s brand of rebellious filmmaking, the movie’s mix of...

Nathan and Ryan head Down Under to talk about one of the gnarliest splatter flicks of the early ’90s, Body Melt (1993). This Ozploitation horror delivers grotesque practical effects, surreal humor, and exploding bodies in a suburban nightmare of diet supplements gone wrong. The hosts dig into the film’s over-the-top gore, satirical edge, and why it remains a cult favorite among lovers of extreme c...

Nathan and Ryan take on one of the most insane B-movie concepts ever committed to film: The Velocipastor (2018). When a priest discovers he can transform into a dinosaur, he decides to use his new powers to fight ninjas, crime, and sin itself. The hosts break down the film’s intentionally absurd tone, its ultra-low-budget charm, and why this little cult oddity has become a fan-favorite in the midn...

Nathan and Ryan dive into the wild world of the Heisei era with Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991). This entry brings in time-traveling villains, cyborg assassins, and a new origin story for the King of the Monsters—along with the return of his ultimate rival, King Ghidorah. The hosts unravel the bonkers plot, debate the film’s controversial time travel logic, and celebrate the spectacular kaiju ba...

Nathan and Ryan continue their descent into the Saw franchise with Saw IV (2007), the entry that proves Jigsaw’s traps don’t stop just because he’s dead. As Detective Rigg is forced through a series of brutal tests, the movie expands the lore with flashbacks to John Kramer’s past while upping the gore to new extremes. The hosts break down the increasingly convoluted timeline, the creative (and nas...

Nathan and Ryan step into the eerie world of Vivarium (2019), a surreal sci-fi horror film where a young couple (Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg) become trapped in a nightmarish suburban housing development. With its unsettling atmosphere, bizarre child-rearing twist, and heavy-handed social commentary, the movie mixes Twilight Zone-style weirdness with modern anxieties about conformity and domes...

Nathan and Ryan bundle up for Snow Day (2000), Nickelodeon’s wintry comedy about kids staging the ultimate day off from school. With a scheming snowplow driver, a lovestruck teen, and Chevy Chase as a bumbling weatherman, this nostalgic oddball has all the makings of a late-90s/early-2000s time capsule. The hosts dig into the film’s slapstick antics, the Nickelodeon-era charm, and whether Snow Day...

Nathan and Ryan hit the backroads of horror with Jeepers Creepers (2001), the cult-favorite creature feature that introduced audiences to the Creeper. A brother and sister’s road trip turns into a nightmare when they stumble across a centuries-old monster with a taste for human parts. The hosts discuss the film’s creepy atmosphere, iconic opening act, and unforgettable creature design—while also u...

Nathan and Ryan sink their teeth into The Last Vampire on Earth , a no-budget oddity that feels like a bootleg Twilight mixed with soap opera melodrama. Marketed as a brooding vampire romance, this ultra-cheap production delivers awkward performances, questionable editing, and an atmosphere that makes it one of the strangest attempts at a vampire movie ever made. Is it so-bad-it’s-good fun, or jus...

Nathan and Ryan take on one of the most infamous box office bombs of the early 90s: Hudson Hawk . Bruce Willis stars as a wisecracking cat burglar who times his heists to classic songs while getting wrapped up in a conspiracy involving Leonardo da Vinci’s secret inventions. With cartoonish villains, tonal whiplash, and a soundtrack of absurdity, this oddball action-comedy has become a cult favorit...

Nathan and Ryan dive into Albert Pyun’s Brain Smasher… A Love Story, the offbeat action-comedy where Andrew Dice Clay plays a tough bouncer who finds himself protecting a supermodel (Teri Hatcher) from a gang of “not ninjas” in Portland. The hosts break down the film’s strange blend of romance, martial arts parody, and Pyun’s signature low-budget flair, while asking the big question: is this secre...

Nathan and Ryan take a trip back to 1950 with I Was a Shoplifter , a cautionary crime drama that mixes noir style with moral messaging. Following a young woman caught stealing who gets pulled into a slick shoplifting ring, the film balances pulpy thrills with a heavy dose of “crime doesn’t pay” melodrama. The hosts discuss the movie’s place in the era’s crime film cycle, its campy mix of sincerity...

Nathan and Ryan dive into Samuel Fuller’s hard-edged noir classic Pickup on South Street (1953). When a pickpocket (Richard Widmark) unknowingly swipes microfilm containing government secrets, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of espionage, betrayal, and survival on the streets of New York. The hosts unpack the film’s gritty style, its Cold War anxieties, and Fuller’s sharp mix of pulp thri...

Nathan and Ryan take on one of the strangest and most ambitious entries in the Godzilla franchise: Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989). Blending sci-fi, horror, and a dash of plant-based madness, this sequel pits the King of the Monsters against Biollante—a genetically engineered kaiju born from roses, human DNA, and Godzilla’s own cells. The hosts discuss the film’s experimental tone, its Cold War-era...

Nathan and Ryan dive deeper into the twisted world of Jigsaw with Saw III (2006), the sequel that cranks up the gore, the traps, and the moral dilemmas. As Amanda’s role expands and John Kramer’s story takes center stage, the hosts unravel the film’s shocking twists, its place in the Saw franchise, and why this entry cemented the series’ reputation as the ultimate horror endurance test. Expect ple...

Nathan and Ryan step into the squared circle for a wild ride through Bodyslam (1986), the over-the-top comedy that mashes together the worlds of professional wrestling and rock ‘n’ roll. From rowdy matches to outrageous tour antics, this cult oddity features Dirk Benedict, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, and a soundtrack that’s just as cheesy as the plot. The hosts break down the film’s chaotic charm, its be...

On this episode of Drive-In Double Feature , Nathan and Ryan crack open the locked door to the twisted world of Flowers in the Attic (1987), the dark and melodramatic adaptation of V.C. Andrews’ infamous novel. They dig into the film’s gothic atmosphere, over-the-top performances, and the uneasy balance between shocking melodrama and Lifetime-style family drama. Expect plenty of discussion on why...

This week on Drive-In Double Feature , Nathan and Ryan shred their way through the cult insanity of Miami Connection (1987), the ultimate martial arts rock band ninja movie you never knew you needed. With friendship, loyalty, and dragon sound at its core, this Florida-set fever dream pits synth-powered good guys against biker ninjas in a tale of betrayal, roundhouse kicks, and brotherhood. The hos...

In this episode of Drive-In Double Feature , Nathan and Ryan descend deep into the subterranean horrors of Shadowzone (1990), a lesser-known Full Moon sci-fi chiller with big ideas and gooey monsters. When a government experiment in sleep research goes terribly wrong, a gateway to another dimension opens—and what comes through is hungry. The hosts dig into the film's grimy production design, b...

On this episode of Drive-In Double Feature , Nathan and Ryan open the doors to the Pet Shop (1993)—a bizarre direct-to-video oddity from the minds behind Prehysteria! and Puppet Master . When a pair of alien grifters disguise themselves as a kindly couple running a pet store in a small desert town, it’s up to a group of kids to uncover the truth before it’s too late. Join the hosts as they break d...

This week on Drive-In Double Feature , Nathan and Ryan lock and load for Kathryn Bigelow’s Blue Steel (1990), a slick, gritty psychological thriller that’s equal parts neo-noir and cop drama. Jamie Lee Curtis stars as a rookie NYPD officer who faces off against a Wall Street sociopath obsessed with her—and her service weapon. The hosts dive into Bigelow’s stylish direction, the film’s gender polit...