Dudes of the Dead

We're approaching the end of Season 7 and our look at 80s horror. Are you afraid of dolls? Are you afraid of talking dolls possessed by the soul of a serial killer? This episode we discuss the OG Chucky film, Child's Play. Find out what Leatherface and Maniac think of this 80s icon. If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the ais...

If you're a regular listener, first of all, thank you, but you may have noticed that there was not an episode on May 21 and you would be correct! Leatherface dropped the ball on that one! We're approaching the end of Season 7 and our look at 80s horror. Today we're discussing David Cronenberg's Videodrome from 1983. Some consider this to be among his best films. Have you seen it? Have you watched...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. We don't do many "family friendly" movies but the 80s seems to have it's fair share of "kid horror". Special guest "Evil Emily" joins us on this episode to discuss the "minor classic", Gremlins, di...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Who knew that Canada produced a slasher in 1981. We discuss this "charming" Canadian small town slasher. Have a listen...you might be surprised at our discussion. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. What do the Berlin Wall, H.P. Lovecraft, divorce and doppelgängers have in common? Find out this episode as Leatherface and Maniac have a discussion about Possession from 1981. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatc...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Have you ever wondered what slumber parties were like in the 80s? Wonder no more! Listen to this episode and you'll find out all you need to know. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listener...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. This episode we're having a closer look at the classic, "cursed" film collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Give it a watch before you listen! If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatche...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Do you like vampire films? Do you love films set in NYC? Do you ever think, "I just can't get enough Nicolas Cage?" Maniac and Leatherface discuss the "unforgettable" Vampire's Kiss with an interesting performance fro...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Ever watch a horror/western? Do you like Bill Paxton? I'm not sure this film is on everyone's radar, but have a listen to find out if you'd like this 80s gem. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. This episode we take on two titans in the world of werewolves. We pit one film against another in several categories, including character, story, music and special f/x. Find out which werewolf came out on top! If you like what you hear, consider...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. If you like your horror with a high dose of camp, then this might be the film for you! Maniac and Leatherface discuss the iconic Return ...Does it hold up? Is it worth a watch? Listen in and find out. If you like what you hear, consider leaving...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. "That house just doesn't want people." This is a Canadian gem that delivers what a good supernatural horror should: dread and unease. Find out our thoughts on this episode. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of c...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Next on our journey through the 80s is George A. Romero's Creepshow (1982). Does this King-Romero collaboration hold up nearly 45 years later? Does the vignette-style format work for the horror genre? Find out in this episode of Dudes. If you like w...

With rumours of a remake of Nosferatu being released this year, it seems like a great time to go back and look at the original. How does a film that's over a century old hold up? Find out what the dudes think in this episode.

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Our first bonus for this season is Robert Eggers's fourth feature: Nosferatu. Find out how we think it compares to the 1922 original, and to his other films. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help n...

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Our first movie is John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987). Can science help to prove the existence of the devil? Will Jameson Parker shave his moustache? We'll answer these questions in this episode. If you like what you hear, consid...

Happy New Year! To wrap up Season 6 and kick off Season 7, Leatherface and Maniac are offering you their favourite horror films of the 2000s. As we approach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, we thought it would be fun to rank our favourite 25 films of the last 24 years. These aren't necessarily "the best" critical films, just the ones we like the most. ERRORS and OMISSIONS: The Cra...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Maniac and Leatherface lay down their favourite films of 2024. As a reminder, these are the films we enjoyed the most of what we were able to see this year. Not every film is available in our area, so please keep that in mind and enjoy :-) If you like what you hear, cons...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) invites two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East) into his home for some music, blueberry pie, and engaging conversation. What could possibly go wrong? If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to h...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. When two consenting adults get together for some "fun", things aren't exactly as they first appear. Have a listen to hear what we thought of this whirlwind of a film. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Have you ever wanted something SO badly that you would do anything--almost--to make it happen? Terry is a young dancer trying to make it in NYC and she has some decisions to make If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help ne...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. How do feel about spiders? They're beneficial, right? How about a REALLY big spider? Or, thousands of them? Get ready to have your skin crawl in this "versus" episode with two 2024 spider movies. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of cho...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Imagine the worst violence you've seen in a movie! Can it get any worse? Can a film go too far? Join Maniac and Leatherface in this episode where we discuss the idea of going too far and all things Art the Clown and Terrifier. If you like what you hear, consider leaving...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Have you ever yearned for a younger, more beautiful version of yourself? This film explores that very concept and the unforeseen consequences. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to...

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. I always feel like there's someone watching me...Ishana Shyamalan --with a little help from the "other" Shyamalan-- makes her directorial debut, but is it worth a watch? If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to h...