Motion Picture Meltdown

 Dracula A.D. 1972 | The Horror Express -  Cheats chooses the films for us this week, and we check out a couple of 1972 Christopher Lee horror flicks. Out of the Hammer Films universe, we go through Dracula A.D. 1972 and the sci-fi horror whodunnit, The Horror Express. In this episode, we discuss actors we think should play Dracula, we takes sides between humans and

 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - This week, Stephen chooses a couple iconic slasher flicks from his list, and we go through the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and its very different sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1985). In this episode, we discuss our favorite "crazy family" horror films, talk about the tastiness of "human

 Sweet Home | Uzumaki - Hey everyone! Dehart chooses the films this week and we check out a couple of Japanese films. First, we go through the film that the Resident Evil game franchise was inspired by, Sweet Home (1989) and then Uzumaki (2000), a film based on the popular manga by Junji Ito. In this episode, we talk about authors that should have better adaptations, the

Cronos | High Life - Hey, listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Phil chooses the flicks this week and we check out Guillermo del Toro's Cronos (1993) and High Life (2018). In this episode we talk about the weirdest people we've ever met, we discuss whether Dog Earth is better than Human Earth, and wonder about Ron Perlman's linguistic skillz.

 Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse | The Dead Don't Die - In this episode, Cheats picks a couple of lesser-know zombie flicks, and we check out Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) and The Dead Don't Die (2019). Per some some feedback, we talk about films that reinvigorate genres and franchises, we yell at Jim Jarmusch for pranking moviegoers, and Stephen tells

 Prophecy | Slugs - This week, we check out a couple of eco-horror films that have been on our to-do list for a long time. Stephen chooses Prophecy (1979) and Slugs (1988). In this episode, we talk about our favorite eco-horror films, figure out that everything rips off Night of the Lepus, and Dehart dives into the real ways that slugs can kill you. Enjoy! Check out these other

 Don't Panic | The Horror Show (House III) -  We continue spooky season 2021 with a couple picks from Dehart, as he chooses Don't Panic (1987) and The Horror Show (House III) (1989). In this episode we talk about direct rip offs of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Stephen's future parenting tactics are questioned, and we all try and fail to say Lance Henriksen. Enjoy! 

 Final Destination | Saw - Phil chooses a couple 2000's horror flicks to kick off this year's spooky season, and we roast through Final Destination (2000) and Saw (2004). In this episode, we talk about films we were surprised got sequels, we talk about how the color green makes movies more popular, and how Death really didn't have to be so petty. Enjoy! Check out these other

 Black Rain | Ricochet - This week, Stephen chooses the films and we go through a couple of lesser-known action flicks, Ridley Scott's Black Rain (1989) and Ricochet (1991). In this episode, we choose whether we'd watch one bad action film every day for the rest of our lives in exchange for $5 million, we talk about smoking in the 90's, and Michael Douglas' Mel Gibson-esque

 Race with the Devil | Highway to Hell - Hey folks! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Dehart picks the films this week, and we check out a couple of road-satanic horror flicks. We roast Race with the Devil (1975) and Highway to Hell (1991). In this episode, we come up with our own hellish caravan, we discuss the correct tactics of snake

 Dragonball Evolution | Alita: Battle Angel - We take a look at two anime and manga adaptation films, Dragonball Evolution (2009) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019). In this episode, we all come to agreement of the worst adaptation film, Stephen is introduced to his first and only Dragonball content, and we all question how Ernie Hudson gets his roles. Enjoy! Check out these other

 Looker | Runaway - Cheats chooses a couple of lesser-known science fiction films directed by novelist Michael Crichton. This week, we watch Looker (1981) and Runaway (1984). In this episode, we take the top mustachioed actors in Hollywood and decide who needs their mustache to survive the business, we appreciate Gene Simmons' ability to play a villain, and question whether

Ultraman Story | dai Kaiju Mono - Hey friends and listeners! Thanks for checking out Motion Picture Meltdown! Cheats chooses the films for us this week and we check out a couple of Japanese Kaiju flicks, Ultraman Story (1984) and dai Kaiju Monoi (2016). In this episode, we choose which professional

The Monster | The Soul Collector - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out Motion Picture Meltdown! We're getting a super late finish to our MPM Monster Month of May (June) episodes, and this week, Phil chooses The Monster (2016) and The Soul Collector (2019). In this episode, we discuss our favorite

The Void | PG: Psycho Goreman- Hey everyone! Thanks for tunining into another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We continue our annual MPM: Monster Month of May as Stephen picks a couple of Steven Kostanski films to cover. We check out The Void (2016) and PG: Psycho Goreman (2020). In this episode, we all come together to

King Kong Escapes | King Kong Lives - Hey everyone! We're kicking off another MPM Monster Month of May with a couple of King Kong flicks. Dehart chooses King Kong Escapes (1967) and King Kong Lives (1986). In this episodes, we discuss sequels that pull things out of left field, Stephen goes on a

Black Christmas (1974 - MPM Classic) | Black Christmas (2019) - Hey everyone, thanks for checking out another great episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We're having Christmas in the Spring! Phil chooses the movies this week and we revisit a film that we checked out over 300 episodes ago, Black

Blood Rage | Intruder - Hey listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Stephen picks a couple of lesser-known 80's slasher films as we break down Blood Rage (1987) and Intruder (1989). In this episode, we come up with a list of slasher filns that need more

Charlie's Angels (2000) | Charlie's Angels (2019) - Hey friends and listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We finish up our MPM Women's History Month episodes (we know, we're late!) with a couple picks from Phil. We check out Charlie's Angels (2000) and the

9 To 5 | Rhinestone - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out the newest episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Even though we're a little late, we continue our MPM Women's History Month episode by celebrating a true powerhouse woman, Dolly Parton! Stephen chooses the films this week and we go through 9 To

The Witches of Eastwick | The Witches (1990) - Hey listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown. We continue MPM Women's History Month and Dehart chooses some witches films to watch. We check out The Witches of Eastwick (1987), starring Cher, Susan Sarandon, and

Jennifer's Body | All Cheerleaders Die - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown as we kick off MPM Women's History Month! Every episode, we'll be highlight films that primarily feature women creatives, whether it be actors, directors, or writers. Cheats starts things off by choosing

Bad Boys II | Bad Boys For Life - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We finish up MPM Black History Month with a couple picks from Phil. He chooses Bad Boys II and Bad Boys For Life, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. In this episode, we talk about franchises that started

Action Jackson | Hurrican Smith - We continue MPM Black History Month with a couple of films where Carl Weathers is in the lead roles. This week we go through Action Jackson (1988) and Hurricane Smith (1992). In this episode, we talk about our favorite Black actors that typically play supporting roles, Cheats and I defend

Tales from the QuadeaD Zone | Who Killed Captain Alex? - Hello listeners! Thanks for checking out episode 405 of Motion Picture Meltdown. We continue our MPM Black History Month episodes of 2021 with a couple picks from Dehart. He chooses a couple films shot on handheld by black directors. The first, being Tales from the