Midnight Movie Snack

It’s been 40 years since Silver Bullet howled onto screens, and we’re celebrating with two very special guests: the film’s director Dan Attias and actor Bill Smitrovich. Join Chris, Garrett, and friends Craig, Dale, and Sawyer as they revisit this 1985 cult favorite, filmed in their home state of North Carolina. From behind-the-scenes stories to memories of shooting one of the most beloved werewol...

After a long hiatus, we're back with an impromptu episode recorded at Mi Cancun in Durham, North Carolina. While having lunch, it dawned on us to record our conversation where we were talking at great length about the late Val Kilmer and his amazing career as an actor and artist. We fully expected this recording would be unusable because of the noise level in the restaurant, but through the ma...

Tonight we pay tribute to an outstanding actor we lost earlier this week: Tony Todd. His performances in Night of the Living Dead (1990), Candyman, The Crow, Final Destination, and other projects in film and television were nothing short of masterful. Join us as we remember this talented artist and the legacy he leaves behind.

Wrapping up our Horror Originals and Remakes series as part of our Halloween celebrations, we're bringing one of our favorite horror movies of all time and its remake: Dawn of the Dead! Featuring original trailers, a review by movie critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, and more. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @themidnightmoviesnackpodcast and check out our TeePublic store for movie-themed merch...

Enjoy this bonus episode as you tear into this season's trick or treat haul. And stick around for our final episode this week in our Horror Originals and Remakes series. Happy Halloween! You will sleep like the dead, teacher.

Our Horror Originals and Remakes series continues this month with a look at two iconic movies with horror icon killers: Halloween (1978 and 2007) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 and 2003). Chris discusses how each stacks up and what the reception was at the time of their release. Find out why both the originals and remakes have their own unique merits. And join us next week for our final epi...

Our "Horror Remakes and Originals" continues this week with a double feature of voodoo, AI, 50s sci-fi, and 80s body horror. Join Chris for his look at two sets of movies: Child's Play (1988 and 2019) and The Fly (1958 and 1986). Killer dolls and human-fly hybrids await you... if you dare. Join us next week for another double feature—the dueling serial killers Michael Myers and Leatherface!

Happy October, Happy Halloween, and Happy Podcast Listening! This month, we're taking a look at horror movies and their remakes. To start us off right, we're heading to high school for a tragic teenage tale of terror and telekinesis—not once, but twice! That's right, we're looking at Carrie from 1976, directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sissy Spacek and 2013, directed by Kimberly Peirce and st...

The passing of a total legend. Goodbye and thanks for so many terrific performances, Mr. Jones.

It's our 100th episode and we've spared no expense to give you quite possibly one of the most mundane episodes ever! That's right: If it's mundane you're looking for, look no further! Plus: Casting choices for Pac Man: The Movie, Dream a Little Dream rebequel (reboot sequel), and TV talk. And thanks to our three listeners for listening!

Chris and Garrett return for March Madness with a brand-new movie commentary for the 1986 basketball drama starring Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, and Barbara Hershey—Hoosiers! Grab your copy of the movie and listen along as Chris and Garrett discuss the movie, why Gene Hackman thought the movie was going to bomb, the awesomeness of Dennis Hopper's performance, and why we love this down-to-earth...

Blast off on Capricorn One, a 1977 conspiracy thriller that has captivated audiences for decades. Chris guides listeners through the film's intriguing plot, where a faked Mars mission by NASA leads to a web of deception and peril. We take a look at the movie's dynamic performances from a stellar cast, including Elliott Gould, James Brolin, and Hal Holbrook, and how their characters add dep...

🎙️🔍 This week on The Midnight Movie Snack Podcast, join Chris as he explores the heart-pounding world of Marathon Man. 🏃‍♂️💥 This 1976 conspiracy thriller, starring Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier, is more than just a movie - it's a journey through a web of espionage, danger, and suspense. We're exploring the gritty streets of 1970s New York, the haunting past of Nazi war crimes, an...

This week's episode has Chris delving into the 1974 conspiracy thriller, The Parallax View , directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren Beatty. The episode explores the film's intricate plot, exceptional character development, and the profound themes of paranoia, power, and the manipulation of truth that resonate just as strongly today. Chris discusses the historical context that influ...

Welcome to the Christmas party, that is! Tonight, we're offering up a special holiday episode present: A movie commentary for the 1988 action/Christmas classic, Die Hard. And like John McClane's solo effort, tonight's episode is also a solo effort for Chris. (Garrett is busy with his Buddy the Elf cosplaying and All Things 80s with Garrett Christmas festivities, but he'll be back i...

We're kicking off our Unlikely Christmas Classics series with a favorite of ours from 1984, starring Chris' favorite 80s actress of all time, Phoebe Cates. That's right, kids, turn off the lights, put away the water, and lock up the food, it's Gremlins! Join us for our commentary of this unlikely Christmas horror comedy classic. Plus: A farewell to Norman Lear and Andre Braugher. N...

In this episode, Chris and Garrett conclude The John Candy Film Festival with a commentary on the 1989 comedy Uncle Buck. They delve into interesting facts about the film, shed light on what didn't make it into the final cut, and celebrate John Candy's exceptional performance as a lovable ne'er-do-well tasked with caring for his brother's children. As the commentary unfolds, you&#3...

Happy Thanksgiving! The timing couldn't be more perfect; as we celebrate The John Candy Film Festival this month, we come to what might be John Candy's greatest performance. From 1987, directed by John Hughes, and starring Steve Martin and John Candy, it's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. We covered this movie back in 2021 , so be sure to check that out if you haven't listened to i...

We're kicking off The John Candy Film Festival this month with a trio of films showcasing the comedic and dramatic talents of our favorite Canadian, John Candy. Join us for a chat about the movie, Garrett's recent location scouting trip to Chicago, and what we like (and dislike) about the 1991 romantic comedy Only the Lonely, directed by Chris Columbus, produced by John Hughes, and also st...

If you're looking for a fun interview with some film geeks, look no further. Tonight, Chris and Garrett sit down with veteran makeup artist Jeff Goodwin to talk about his decades in the film industry working with David Lynch, Dino De Laurentis, Stephen King, Scott Derrickson, and too many other names and titles to count Call me biased, but this may be the best interview we've had yet—and w...

Chris and Garrett take flight into the world of The Night Flier (1997). Join them as they explore the eerie setting and atmosphere, the memorable performances (Miguel Ferrer, John Bennes, and Julie Entwisle, to name just a few), and the abandoned sequel that could have been. There's talk of vampire aviation, Greg Nicotero's makeup magic, and Stephen King's involvement in the movie. It&...

This belated Halloween treat is brought to you courtesy of TMMSP and Dale and Craig of the Silver Bullet Facebook page. Join us for a fun discussion about the Stephen King werewolf movie, plus Gary Busey, Everett McGill's penchant for speedos, and the current whereabouts of the Coslaw household in North Carolina. We hope you had a great Halloween and we invite you to stick around for our bonus...

A TMMSP first! The majority of this episode was recorded in Garrett's car because of high school football and being old. Ok, Garrett's son had a football game (the last one of the season) and I'm old and need to go to bed after watching Murder She Wrote or Diagnosis Murder. Ok, maybe not, but this was a fun episode. We also take advantage of the generative AI tools out there to come up...

This week, our "A Very Stephen King Halloween" continues with a look at the 1983 movie Cujo, directed by Lewis Teague (Cat's Eye) and starring some of Chris' favorite actors, Dee Wallace Stone and Christopher Stone. Chris is solo for most of this episode until he gets attacked by the family dog, Sadie. Of course, the attack involves mostly licking and trying to bite the microphon...

We're taking a drive through the suspenseful roads of John Carpenter's Christine (1983), the adaptation of Stephen King's Christine, which tells the tale of a vengeful Plymouth Fury who will do just about anything for her man, including flaming murder! Join Chris and Garrett as they share their memories and favorite parts of this John Carpenter/Stephen King collab, while talking about...