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Welcome to our October 2024 LIVE Wrap-Up! We'll be talking about September, too!

We’re heading back to the eerie town of Salem's Lot! In this video, we dive deep into the highly anticipated—and highly questionable—Salem's Lot (2024), the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic horror novel. Is it a worthy successor to the originals? Why was the release pushed back multiple times? And where’s the rest of the movie?!

Vampires are on the prowl in the Video Dungeon this Halloween season and the only way to stop them isn't a wooden stake to the heart, but a review on the made for TV classic! Based on the book by Stephen King, Salem's Lot (1979) follows writer Ben Mears going back to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot, only to discover its residents are slowly being turned into vampires. Directed by horror legend Tob...

It's Devil's Night in the Video Dungeon! The Dumpster trio returns as Connor joins us to discuss all things The Crow! We're taking a look at Inertia: Re-Making The Crow, the 2000 documentary about the first remake of James O'Barr's cult classic comic book. Filmed over four years, and fueled by a love for the 1994 film, two friends set out to make a faithful, no-budget video adaptation from the ori...

IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for our very first LIVE episode at Neshaminy Creek Brewing for CRYPT VIDEO RENTALS! We're turning up the juice and seeing what shakes loose as we head into the afterlife for a brand new Ripe Review! What is Monica Belucci doing here? Why is Jeffrey Jones so heavily featured? Did we really need this sequel almost 40 years later? Say it once, say it twice, third time's a charm...

Tony from ‪@HackTheMovies‬ joins us this week for a little vivisection in the Video Dungeon laboratory! Today, we’re dissecting The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), a film that has earned its place among one of the worst productions in movie history. With legendary actors like Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer, this adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel is infamous for its troubled production and bizarre...

Herbert West has been skulking around the Video Dungeon and he's brought back some friends! We’re diving into the legendary Re-Animator (1985), a must-see cult classic that redefined the horror-comedy genre! Directed by Stuart Gordon and based on H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling story, this film follows the mad scientist Herbert West as he experiments with reanimation, leading to outrageous and gory...

In this episode of Book to the Movie with  C.B. Smith  we celebrate Batman's 85th anniversary by diving into the underrated classic, Batman Forever! Join us as we explore the novelization by Peter David and uncover how it aligns with Joel Schumacher's original vision.

In our latest Ripe Review, we dive deep into the cosmic horrors of Alien: Romulus! Join us as we explore the chilling new chapter in the Alien franchise, dissecting its plot twists, character development, and spine-tingling suspense. Does it live up to the legendary legacy of the series?

Welcome to our August 2024 LIVE Wrap-Up! We'll be talking about June and July, too!

Arnold Barker (Howard Sherman) is a compulsive liar who miraculously has the ability to float whenever he lies. Having supposedly been exhibited as "The Human Balloon" in a circus and subsequently escaping, he seeks shelter in an Army recruitment office. Soon after, a young pregnant girl and her angry father (Yeardley Smith and John Ridge) offer a different explanation as to why Arnold i...

This week in the Video Dungeon we're ditching the Hypnocil because the man of your dreams is back! We’re diving deep into the iconic A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, a standout entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Directed by Chuck Russell and released in 1987, this This fan-favorite sequel brings Freddy Krueger back to stalk the last of the Elm Street kids, along with H...

Book to the Movie returns with C.B. Smith for one of our most anticipated episodes! We pit the 1983 film Of Unknown Origin starring Peter Weller against the novel The Visitor by Chauncey G. Parker III. Who does the giant rat horror better? We break down the spine-chilling action of the film and the psychological depth of the book. We're also finally putting an end to the gnawing debate – is it...

Farley Bright (Peter Miller), recently deceased, was a corrupt televangelist and founder of the Church of the Bright Tomorrow. Through his videotaped will, Farley tells his surviving family, niece Jenny, her boyfriend Johnathan, and her mother Caroline (Carolyn Clark, Richard Kuhlman, and Connie Stevens) that he will send them a sign. The sign ultimately comes when his equally crooked relatives fi...

The Dumpster Boys are heading to the Scottish Highlands with C.B. Smith from Taking a Page to battle alongside Kevin McKidd, Sean Pertwee, and Liam Cunningham in an all-out war against man's best friend: werewolves! In the ultimate siege movie, after a training exercise goes FUBAR, a squad of British soldiers bunker down in a house ala Night of the Living Dead to defend themselves against a pa...

It's time for the ABC Tuesday Movie of the Week in the Video Dungeon! We're talking Trilogy of Terror (1975) and its sequel, Trilogy of Terror 2 (1996) from horror master Dan Curtis! Join us as we delve into these cult classic horror anthologies, exploring the scares, the storytelling, and the infamous Zuni doll that terrified audiences across two decades. Check out our store at moviedumps...

This week in the Video Dungeon we are stomping through the Pacific Northwest in search of the legendary Bigfoot! Featuring John Lithgow as George Henderson, Melinda Dillon as Nancy Henderson, and Kevin Peter Hall as the lovable Harry, this film delivers Sasquatch-sized laughs and heartwarming family moments. Tim Nugent from Tapes from the Crypt joins us to wax about illegal cable boxes, expired co...

In 1935, Dr. Philip Carrol (Patrick Kilpatrick) makes a late-night house call to fix the broken leg of a woman named Marie Alcott (Marcia Cross). Marie and her husband Edmund (Harsh Nayyar), who are revealed to be vampires, proceed to make Dr. Carrol their slave. They force him to heal Marie's leg, then plan to kill and feed on him when he is no longer of use to them. Growing attracted to Carr...

Welcome to our May 2024 LIVE Wrap-Up! We'll be talking about April, too!

Jake Corelli (Abe Vigoda) is a mob boss who discovers he is dying of terminal cancer. He is offered the chance to test Afterlife, a scientific process that keeps his brain alive so he can experience peaceful dreams forever after his death. It isn't long before the scientist who created Afterlife tampers with its workings, causing Jake's dreams to become nightmares. Directed by Gerald Cotts...

Celebrate Mother's Day in the Video Dungeon with our review of "Mom" (1991), the horror-comedy monster movie you never knew you needed! Join us as we dive into the tale of Clay Dwyer and his monstrous mom, whose appetite for home-cooked meals takes a terrifying turn. From sweet and lovable to flesh-eating fiend, this is one family drama you won't forget!

The Movie Dumpster Hotline lives! Originally an add-on to our mainline episodes, The Movie Dumpster Hotline has grown into a show all its own, thanks to YOU Dumpster Dwellers! Join us as we spin that answering machine to discuss the gems left behind by our listeners. Expect laughs, insights, and real moments that hit close to home. On this episode we get some great calls from fans, and even celebr...

We're firing up the PC in the Video Dungeon this week, Dumpster Dwellers! Step into the virtual realm of Brainscan (1994) in this captivating movie review! Join us as we delve into this cult classic that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Discover the thrilling narrative of a teenage gamer who finds himself entangled in a sinister game with unforeseen consequences. Unravel the depths...

College student Stacey (Begoña Plaza) boards a mysterious train to travel home for Thanksgiving. After being seated in the train's last car, meeting the somewhat bizarre passengers, and witnessing various oddities occur whenever the car passes through a tunnel, Stacey soon discovers a horrific truth about the train, its passengers, and herself. Directed by John Strysik and written by Michael M...

We're heading to Camp Hope to hang out with Salami Sam and lose some pounds using a little Perkis Power! When Gerry gets sent to "fat camp" by his parents, the best summer ever quickly turns into a nightmare when health guru Tony Perkis buys the summer camp and forces his rigorous training methods on the campers. To overthrow their new tyrant Gerry bands together with his fellow Chip...