Necromancer

Ahockalypse (2018) is our movie this week. The necromancers may have to wait until October to see their favorite hockey players again. But that’s not going to stop Bret and Shira from continuing to shoot pucks on the pod. Up next is Bret’s pick, Ahockalypse. Will Shira survive these humorless end times or ask to […]

The Cutting Edge (1992) is our movie this week. The necromancers got swept up by Stanley Cup fever so it’s only natural that Shira would shoehorn in the theme of hockey to watch The Cutting Edge. Lucky for lifetime hockey and Tony Gilroy fan, Bret, this is one face off he’ll never refuse. Come for […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Father of the Bride (1991). The necromancers finish out remakes with the evergreen premise of girl dads unraveling when their girl meets a boy. That’s right. Father of the Bride is Shira’s pick and now Bret will decide if it belongs in the Remake canon. Listen to find out why […]

Part 1 of 2. Movie: The Blob (1988). The necromancers decide to follow Hollywood’s lead and tackle remakes. Because why would anyone want to see something new and original when there’s so much great IP? Such is the case with Bret’s pick, The Blob, which more than justifies its place in remake history. But will […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994). The necromancers may have some ideas for remixing Frankenstein as a rom com but first they need parts… Enter Bret’s pick, Kenneth Branagh’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Will Shira appreciate Robert De Niro’s turn as the monster or assemble an angry mob to drive him away? 

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Lisa Frankenstein (2024). The necromancers pay homage to the original monster, Frankenstein. Yes, it’s the name of the doctor but aren’t men the real monsters in the end? Shira’s up first with another Diablo Cody joint, Lisa Frankenstein. Will Bret enjoy a whimsical rom com take on the classic or […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Sliding Doors (1998). The necromancers continue not to heed to consequences of messing with the timeline as they explore the theme of alternate realities. Up next is Shira’s pick, Sliding Doors, the alternate reality rom com that launched a thousand “Sliding Doors” episodes of TV. Will Bret and Shira survive […]

Part 1 of 2. Move: Coherence (2013). The necromancers explore the theme of alternate universes (in this timeline at least). Bret is up first with Coherence, a speculative sci-fi that embraces the infinite social horrors of a dinner with friends. Did they record this before star Emily Baldoni’s husband became embroiled in a famous lawsuit or […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: The Great Race (1965). Bret and Shira drive the topic of “cars” home but not before making a detour through New York to Paris. Surely, they won’t be away too long while analyzing Shira’s pick, The Great Race. It’s not like them to take unannounced, extended breaks… or is it?  

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Christine (1983). The necromancers are back! Recession indicator? Who knows. In the meantime, Bret and Shira hit the road to discuss movies about cars. Bret’s up first with John Carpenter’s classic hot rod and loveable bad girl, Christine. Listen to find out how much (and how little) these two really know […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1979). The necromancers finish up their road trip through the theme of drag with Bret’s pick, Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde. Listen to find out how Bret stumbled upon this unusual cult film and then stick around the rom com remixes!

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Victor/Victoria (1982). The necromancers are back back back again to explore the theme of drag, baby. Paris is burning and the culprit is Julie Andrews in Shira’s pick, Victor/Victoria. Listen to find out how she does it and then stick around for the gender bendy remixes. 

Movie: Moonstruck (1987). The necromancers wish you a merry Christmas and a spooky New Year! Bret and Shira are joined by ghoulfriend Eric Samaniego to learn the answer to the age old question: why do men chase women? The unhinged, operatic rom com Moonstruck provides several options and more. Howl at la luna with the […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). Maybe Bret and Shira didn’t treat you quite as good as they should’ve but you were always on their minds. That is when they weren’t thinking about Bret’s Elvis pick, Bubba Ho-Tep. Will Shira sympathize with old Elvis and JFK’s suspicious minds or wish there was a little […]

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Viva Las Vegas (1964). Wise men say only fools rush in but Bret and Shira can’t help falling in love with Elvis Presley, the star of Necromancer’s latest theme. First up is Shira’s pick Viva Las Vegas. Will bright light city set their souls on fire or simply make them […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Gretel and Hansel (2020). The necromancers follow the breadcrumbs into the woods to finish up the theme of fairy tales. Up next is Bret’s pick, Gretel and Hansel. Listen to find out the twist on this adaptation of a classic Grimm tale and then stick around for these beautiful children’s remixes. The […]

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Ever After (1998). Necromancer is back in session and just in time for Spooky Season! Bret and Shira kick off their return with movies adapted from fairy tales. First up is Shira’s pick, Ever After. Can Bret “just breathe” or will he skip the ball? Listen to find out and then […]

Movie: Creature (1985). Ghoulfriend Tony Wash answers the necromancers’ distress signal and gets more than he bargained for when he disembarks on their ruined spaceship/podcast. Bret may have already put Shira through his own Space Horror program but will it save her from William Malone’s Creature? Come for the alien shenanigans and stay for the […]

Movies: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and Halloween (1976). The necromancers have made it to 100 episodes and they’re taking another pass at “Episode 0” to celebrate! But Bret and Shira hardly need the excuse to talk about their favorite movies within their respective favorite genres. Listen and then stick around for some delightfully unhinged movie […]

Part 2 of 2. Movie:  (2007). The necromancers have one last stop to make in their journey through Spain. It’s just a routine 911 call to an apartment building. What could go wrong? The answer is a whole lot in Bret’s pick, REC. Tune in to find out what the fuss is about and then stick […]

Part 1 of 2. Movie: A Spanish Affair (2014). No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Least of all the necromancers as they travel to Spain for their latest theme. Up first is Shira’s pick, A Spanish Affair. Will the duo understand all the regional humor or simply lose themselves to the rhythm of acoustic guitars and […]

Part 2 of 2. The necromancers are back and they’ve written their own vows for Bret’s pick: Hatchet for the Honeymoon, a movie that proves men will do anything to get out of going to therapy. Do you take Bret and Shira’s opinions about movies to have and hold until death do you part? Ok, […]

Part 1 of 2. Wedding bells are ringing and the necromancers are speaking now before forever holding their peace. You guessed it. The theme is weddings and up first is Shira’s pick, Marry Me. J Lo is well established as the queen of wedding rom coms but will Bret say “I do” to Marry Me’s […]

Part 2 of 2. Bret and Shira finish up the story of a young girl’s strange, sometimes erotic journey from Canada to Hollywood. It’s about time the necromancer’s talked about Shira’s pick, About Time. What is it about time travelers that makes Rachel McAdams keep marrying them? Listen to find out and then stick around […]

Part 1 of 2. Bret and Shira have had enough of actors. Canceled. It’s all about actresses now, specifically Rachel McAdams, the star of the latest theme. Up first is Bret’s pick, Red Eye, a perfect nightmare woven by Wes Craven. Can Rachel hang with Nancy and Sidney or will she fall prey to the […]