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Join us as we have a discussion on one of the most basic of fears put to screen since 1909- home invasion. Everyone needs a safe, happy place to call home so the idea of someone choosing to violate that, can make for some unpleasant but effective movies. As long as movies have existed, this topic has been explored so be sure to listen in as we take a look at what makes these movies work and some o...

We have a delicious topic for you to devour, maybe even while having a friend for dinner? Listen in as we take a look at the Hannibal Lecter Franchise. We work our way through the entries in an unorthodox order and examine the highs and lows of this unique property. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Our beloved Monster Mash had an unintentional break but we are back with 3 randomly selected movies and this time they are: "Neon Maniacs"(1986- Professor), "Grabbers"(2012-Grizz) and "Terrifed"(2017-Vinny). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Join us for a discussion where we are taking a look at beloved films "Robocop" and "From Dusk Till Dawn". These are two movies that both spawned franchises but as singular efforts are considered classics by most who grew up alongside them. While there is always the chance we could take a look at more of either franchise down the line, we couldn't resist the idea to jump head first into these infin...

After a small hiatus we have returned to our True Crime series with this unique episode on the disappearance of Walter Collins, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders and Clint Eastwood's "Changeling"(2008) that takes a look at both. Impressively set in old LA, "Changeling" tells the story of one mother's nightmare and the nightmare that followed it. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Than...

Quality Cannibal films, although not a long list, have yielded some potent movies over the years and some pretty divisive stances on them. Join us as we take a look at a few of the more notorious Italian Jungle Cannibal films, followed by a roundtable discussion on cannibalism in film over the years. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Evil dies tonight! Ok probably not, but we are at least going to talk about it! Comedian extraordinaire Brent Terhune is back with us again and this time to talk about David Gordon Green's recent Halloween Trilogy. Listen in as we take a look at these fairly polarizing entries in an already storied franchise and break down what worked and what didn't. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog....

Happy 40th Birthday to so many great movies this year! 1983 was a great year for moviegoers, especially horror fans; so join us as we discuss the jam-packed 1983 and hopefully we can inspire some 40 year anniversary viewings. Additionally we were joined by our good friend and comedian Brent Terhune, so we hope you enjoy the show. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!...

Greetings listeners! We have returned after a small break and are kicking off our slate of 2023 episodes with a revisit to the unique franchise Phantasm. Even better, standup comedian and fellow horror enthusiast Brent Terhune has joined us for some episodes and boyyyyy did we have fun! We first covered the Phantasm movies on this show over 8 years ago, so on this go-around we've got numerous new...

We are squeezing in one more episode before a short holiday break and this time it's "Demons" and "Demons 2"! Directed and Produced by Italian Genre Royalty in Lamberto Bava (Director) and Dario Argento (Producer), both films are aimed at entertaining first with heavy sfx work and jam-packed soundtracks of the era. Listen in as we discuss what makes these films a little different from their peers...

Join the guys as they look at horror through a little different lens; their youthful experiences! On this episode we are taking a look at what cinematically scared us as kids but wasn't necessarily intended to. This frequent childhood experience gave us a nice vehicle to step outside the usual genre fare and chat up some different types of movies. We hope you enjoy and always thank you for listeni...

Sometimes all it takes is one perfectly crafted scare to cement a movie’s legacy and so on this episode we are discussing some of cinema’s scariest moments. Join us won’t you? Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Halloween has come and gone on the calendar but not with you and not with us! Join us as we jump into two more beloved favorites with  “The Burbs” and “The Frighteners” on this newest installment of Monsterpiece theatre. Available now on iTunes, podbean a door blog. Thanks for listening!

We hope your seasonal watch-list has already impressive so far but let us throw out 4 more for you as we take a look at "Cottage Country"(2013-Grizz), "Glorious"(2022 - Toddy), "Magic (1978-Vinny) and "God Told Me To (1975-Professor) on this newest installment of the Monster Mash. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening and Happy Halloween!

Let us be the first to wish you a happy October and Halloween season! Our favorite franchise specialist Jason (the McRib) McCullough joins us again for another big franchise and this time its to harvest the best and the worst that the Children of the Corn Franchise has to offer. Originating from a Stephen King short story, COTC spawned a franchise of 10+ movies over the years and we have watched t...

As we ease into our favorite time of year, its time to take a look at a couple more beloved classics in "The Lost Boys" and "They Live". Each film has continued to gain new fans over the years, as both masterfully pull from classic themes but with a modern anti-authority spin. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

We are back loyal listeners and this time we are jumping into another true crime case and movie. On this episode we are taking a look at the somber and infuriating case of the Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills, the West Memphis Three and the 2013 film "Devil's Knot". We explore the unique elements of this case like our personal  participation in the case in the past, meeting a key player in it, th...

As Summer wraps up with these dog days of Summer underway, we've got time to get back in the water one more time this year. Join us as we head back to another roundtable discussion on Aquatic horror and this time we are focusing on aquatic creature features! Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog.

We have been podcasting for well over 8 years now, which naturally has had us watch quite a few movies along the way.  Join us for a little relaxed-fit discussion on some of our favorite and least-favorite selections we've covered so far. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

It is time for more Dead End Sequels and this time we are taking a look at "An American Werewolf in Paris" (1997 - Vinny), "American Psycho II: All American Girl" (2002- Grizz), "The Return of Swamp Thing" (1989 - Professor)  and "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" (1990 - Toddy). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Summer is in full swing, so we are headed back to Camp Arawak with a revisit to the Sleepaway Camp Franchise! Strange, funny, at times off-putting and charming but always entertaining - this franchise shows its uniqueness throughout - so please join us for the conversation as we take a look at the original trilogy and the much later 4th film. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Man oh m...

As we rapidly approach the heart of summer, we are taking a look back at the "Summer blockbuster" over the years.  Now a staple of the seasonal zeitgeist and a source of great wonder for young viewers, movies like  "The Omen" and "Jurassic Park" have become more than just water cooler talk but rather event viewings and true summer escapism. Join as we start with the 1975 birth of the blockbuster w...

Its time for a new episode but a familiar format as we jump into another Mash, so you already know the drill! Four random movies picked by each of us to take a look at and this time we are talking about: The Funhouse (1981 Grizz), Bones (2001 Toddy), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1997 Vinny) and Lifeforce (1985 Professor). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Just in time for Prom season, we have returned with the Prom Night Franchise and this time it is just a few days early!  With schedule complications this month, we preferred to get this to you a little earlier rather than late - so be sure to grab your date to the dance and listen to us navigate the unusual Prom Night movies. Now available on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening! 

We are back with another True Crime episode and this time we are taking a look at "The Onion Field". "The Onion Field" was not only an important piece of True Crime writing in the early 70s but it was also adapted into a 1979 film as well, both centering around the tragic events that took place on March 9, 1963. Be sure to join us as we take a look at the case, the book, and the movie now. Availab...