Pod of the Dead

This week, we’re diving headfirst into  Bring Her Back  — a film that’s already being hailed as one of the most haunting, gut-punching horror stories of the last decade. Written and directed by  Chris Stuckmann , this indie powerhouse blends grief, obsession, and the supernatural into something that feels both intimate and cosmic. We’ll unpack what makes  Bring Her Back  so devastatingly effective...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we dive headfirst into the eerie world of underground haunted attractions with the 2014 found footage horror film  The Houses October Built . Blending documentary-style realism with chilling fiction, the movie follows a group of friends traveling across America in search of the scariest haunted houses they can find. What starts as a fun Halloween road trip quickly s...

On this episode of  Pod of the Dead , we dive into the terrifying depths of space with Paul W.S. Anderson’s 1997 sci-fi horror cult classic  Event Horizon . When a rescue crew investigates a starship that vanished beyond the boundaries of known space, they uncover something far worse than they could ever imagine. Part haunted house, part cosmic nightmare,  Event Horizon  has become legendary for i...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we sink our fangs into Ken Russell’s wild and wicked 1988 cult classic  The Lair of the White Worm . Loosely based on Bram Stoker’s final novel, the film slithers between gothic horror, surreal psychedelia, and campy dark comedy. We break down the bizarre tale of an archaeology student who uncovers an ancient skull tied to a local legend, a seductive snake goddess,...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we’re diving into the cursed videotape that haunted an entire generation—Gore Verbinski’s  The Ring  (2002). A chilling remake of Hideo Nakata’s  Ringu , the film follows journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) as she races against time to unravel the mystery behind a VHS tape that kills anyone seven days after they watch it. With its unforgettable imagery, suffocati...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we’re diving into one of the scariest international horror films of the last decade:  Terrified (2017), an Argentine nightmare from writer-director Demián Rugna. Known in Spanish as  Aterrados , the film has earned a cult reputation for its relentless atmosphere, shocking imagery, and inventive scares that linger long after the credits roll. We’ll break down the eer...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we sink our teeth into the infamous cult classic  Troll 2  (1990) — the so-bad-it’s-good masterpiece that gave us goblins, green goop, and some of the most memorably terrible line deliveries in horror history. We dig into its bizarre production, strange legacy, and why it’s earned its place as one of the most beloved bad movies ever made. But that’s not all — we als...

Do you read Sutter Cane? This week on  Pod of the Dead , Dustin and Natasha dive into John Carpenter’s 1995 cult classic  In the Mouth of Madness  — a Lovecraftian descent into madness, monsters, and metafiction. From Sam Neill’s unhinged performance to Carpenter’s eerie blending of cosmic horror and satire, we break down how this underrated gem became a fan favorite for horror diehards. We’ll exp...

On this week’s episode of  Pod of the Dead , we’re diving into  Stephen King’s  The Monkey  (2025) , the brand-new horror adaptation from director  Osgood Perkins  ( Longlegs ,  I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House ). Based on King’s chilling short story,  The Monkey  follows two brothers haunted by a cursed cymbal-clapping toy that brings death every time it plays. We break down the film...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we’re getting cursed with  Drag Me to Hell  (2009), Sam Raimi’s gloriously gooey return to horror. Nicholas is joined by Dustin and Natasha as we unpack the film’s blend of slapstick scares, gross-out gags, and demonic morality tales. Is this a spiritual sequel to  Evil Dead ? Does Raimi secretly hate loan officers? And what does this movie have to say about guilt,...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , Nicholas, Dustin, and Tyler take a wild ride down David Lynch’s  Lost Highway  (1997)—a surreal neo-noir thriller packed with identity shifts, eerie videotapes, and one of the most unsettling performances by Robert Blake ever put to screen. We dissect Lynch’s cryptic narrative structure, the haunting score by Angelo Badalamenti and Trent Reznor, and how the film con...

On this episode of  Pod of the Dead , Nicholas is joined by Dustin and Tyler to close out Ti West’s blood-soaked trilogy with  MaXXXine  — the neon-drenched, VHS-fried follow-up to  X  and  Pearl . We’re talking murder, mayhem, Marilyn (Monroe), and Maxine’s messed-up quest for fame in 1980s Hollywood. Is this the perfect slasher sendoff or just another sequel scream? We dive into the kills, the c...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we're diving headfirst into a kaleidoscopic nightmare of cosmic terror with Richard Stanley’s  Color Out of Space  (2019). Based on the classic H.P. Lovecraft short story, this film drips with neon insanity, body horror, and unhinged Nicolas Cage energy—and we’re here for all of it. Join us as we break down the film's surreal visuals, its themes of isolation...

In this episode of  Pod of the Dead , we journey deep beneath the streets of Paris to pick apart  As Above, So Below  (2014). Join Nicholas and the crew as we crawl through the claustrophobic catacombs, unearth the film’s blend of found footage horror and urban legend, and debate whether its alchemical symbols and Dante’s Inferno inspirations elevate it—or drag it down to cinematic hell. We talk u...

In this episode of  Pod of the Dead , Nicholas is joined by Dustin and Natasha to blast off into space with the one and only Jason Voorhees! We’re talking about  Jason X  (2001) — the infamous sci-fi slasher where our favorite masked killer gets an upgrade and goes intergalactic. We break down the film’s over-the-top kills, that wild frozen face scene, and how this cult classic fits into the Frida...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we’re diving headfirst into the ultra-violent, totally unhinged world of Takashi Miike’s  Ichi the Killer  — one of the most infamous and controversial films in horror and cult cinema history. Host Nicholas is joined by Brian, Tyler, and Dustin as we dissect the film’s over-the-top gore, sadomasochistic characters, and pitch-black sense of humor. We dig into Miike’s...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we're slicing into the disturbing and stylish 2012 remake of  Maniac , directed by Franck Khalfoun and starring Elijah Wood in one of his most chilling roles. Joined by Dustin and Tyler, we explore the film’s bold first-person perspective, its haunting synth score, and the twisted psychology of a killer trying to connect through violence. We dig into how this remake...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , I’m once again joined by the always entertaining Brian Dunn as we dive into the bloody and hilarious mayhem of  Tucker and Dale vs. Evil  (2010). This cult classic turns the "killer hillbillies" trope on its head, following two well-meaning good ol’ boys who are mistaken for murderers by a group of paranoid college kids — with hilariously deadly results. We break do...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , I'm joined by special guest Brian Dunn as we crack open the crypt and dive deep into the blood-soaked chaos of  Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight  (1995). Packed with demonic showdowns, midnight motel madness, and one hell of a performance from Billy Zane, this film brings together horror, action, and dark humor in classic EC Comics fashion. We discuss Jada Pinkett...

Get ready to dive headfirst into the bizarre, brilliant, and brazenly bonkers world of  Frankenhooker  (1990), the outrageous cult classic from splatter maestro Frank Henenlotter. In this episode of  Pod of the Dead , we resurrect this Frankenstein-inspired horror-comedy and dissect its twisted blend of sci-fi, satire, and sleaze. From exploding supercrack to electric reanimation, we explore the f...

In this episode of  Pod of the Dead , we peel back the layers of Satoshi Kon’s chilling 1997 masterpiece  Perfect Blue . A pop idol’s career shift becomes a descent into paranoia, identity collapse, and psychological horror — and we’re here to break down every haunting frame. We dive deep into the film’s fractured storytelling, its exploration of fame, surveillance, and performance, and its lastin...

In this episode of  Pod of the Dead , we dive into the blood-soaked wedding night from hell in  Ready or Not  (2019). Join us as we unpack the film’s wicked sense of humor, inventive kills, and what it says about marriage, money, and deadly in-laws. We’ll talk Samara Weaving’s scream queen status, that explosive ending (literally), and why this horror-comedy might just be the ultimate family feud....

In this episode, we delve into JT Mollner's  Strange Darling , a 2024 horror-thriller that subverts expectations with its non-linear storytelling and shocking twists. The film follows a woman (Willa Fitzgerald) and a man (Kyle Gallner) whose one-night stand spirals into a deadly game, challenging perceptions of victim and perpetrator. Shot on 35mm film, it offers a gritty, retro aesthetic that enh...

In this mind-bending episode, we dive deep into Charlie Kaufman’s  I’m Thinking of Ending Things  — a surreal, psychological descent into identity, regret, and the strange horrors of human connection. We unpack the film’s layered narrative, haunting imagery, and existential dread, asking the big questions: What’s real? Who’s who? And why does that ice cream scene linger in our nightmares? Whether...

This week on  Pod of the Dead , we crack open the dusty old comic book that is George A. Romero and Stephen King's gloriously ghoulish anthology,  Creepshow  (1982). Join us as we dive into the five twisted tales of revenge, rot, and radioactive moss—featuring everything from a bug-infested apartment to a vengeful Father's Day surprise. We’re talking campy horror, comic book aesthetics, and one ve...