Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows

Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995) synopsis:  “The popular villain/antihero from the classic "Kikaider" TV series stars in his own movie, as a dark defender in a post-apocalyptic future.” Starring:  Yûji Kishimoto, Mai Hôshô, Jiro Okamoto, and Yasuaki Honda Director:  Keita Amemiya This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Mechanical Violator Hakaider! A violent, pos...

Skin Deep (1989) synopsis:  “A womanizing alcoholic writer, whose life seems to be falling apart at the seams, repeatedly finds himself in trouble of one sort or another with the law, ex-girlfriends, and jealous boyfriends.” Starring:  John Ritter, Alyson Reed, Vincent Gardenia, and Chelsea Field Director:  Blake Edwards This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Blake...

Nightmare City (1980) synopsis:  “An airplane exposed to radiation lands, and blood drinking zombies emerge armed with knives, guns and teeth! They go on a rampage slicing, dicing, and biting their way across the Italian countryside.” Starring:  Hugo Stiglitz, Laura Trotter, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, and Mel Ferrer Director:  Umberto Lenzi This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Co...

Where you know him from: Shredder Orpheus (1990) This week on Interviews After Dark we talk to, Robert McGinley! Robert McGinley is the true definition of “artist!” Director, writer, actor, musician, skater! We discuss Robert’s films like Shredder Orpheus, “backrooms”, and so much more in this thought provoking conversation. We go deep. So prepare to have your mind expanded! Enjoy! Watch the video...

This month on 80s Kids Unite , The Night Boyz are “gleaming the cube” while trying not to look like “posers” when discussing skateboard culture! Skateboarding in the 80s was was a rebellious form of transportation. The “cool kids” could skate. And everyone else who tried and failed were “posers!” In this episode, Wayne, Corey, and Zak reminisce on skateboard culture in the 80s. Video games (Skate...

Masters of the Universe (2026) synopsis:  “A young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom.” Starring:  Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Alison Brie Director:  Travis Knight This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review the brand new Masters of...

Where you know him from: Deathstalker (2025), Deadpool 2 (2018), Gears of War 4 (2016) This week on Interviews After Dark we talk to “Jotak” himself, Paul Lazenby! Appearing in over 130 projects with a career spanning back all the way to the early 2000s, chances are you’ve seen Paul kicking someone’s ass in a few TV shows or movies, but he’s more than a pretty face and huge muscles. Paul is also a...

The Last Days On Mars (2013) synopsis:  “A group of astronaut explorers succumb one by one to a mysterious and terrifying force while collecting specimens on Mars.” Starring:  Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, and Olivia Williams Director:  Ruairi Robinson This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review The Last Days On Mars! A very underrated sci-fi horror movie...

Clerks: The Animated Series (2000) synopsis:  “The continuing adventures of clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from Jay and Silent Bob.” This month on the Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura , Zak, Corey, and Diallo are joined by Luna to discuss Clerks: The Animated Series! Sadly, this short-lived series barely made it out of the gate w...

Mortal Kombat II (2026) synopsis:  “The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Starring:  Adeline Rudolph, Martyn Ford, Jessica McNamee, and Karl Urban Director:  Simon McQuoid On this bonus episode...

This month on 80s Kids Unite , The Night Boyz have “thunder in their hearts” when they’re joined by the co-producer & writer of the 1986 movie RAD (Sam Bernard) to discuss 80s bike culture! Riding bikes in the 80s was everything to kids! Whether you were battling rebel forces in the forest or riding 3 miles to see your friends, the bike was your go-to mode of transportation and ultimate expres...

Freejack (1992) synopsis:  “Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race car driver to New York City in 2009, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire.” Starring:  Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins Director:  Geoff Murphy This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Freejack! You know, the movie that made Mick J...

Aliens: Infestation (2011) synopsis:  “The USS Sephora has discovered the USS Sulaco adrift in space after the events of Aliens and Alien 3. The Colonial Marines are sent aboard the Sulaco to investigate and recover the life form detected aboard the ship.” Available on: Nintendo DS On this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey and Tim from Talking Back keep the Alien Day fun going as...

Watch the full video interview on our YouTube page! Happy Alien Day! This week on a special crossover episode of Two Dollar Late Fee and Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey take a virtual tour of Fredrik Gustafsson's Predator & Alien Museum in Sweden ! The boys are joined by Richard Chaves ('Poncho' in Predator) and Carl Toop ('Xenomorph' performer in Aliens), two fantastic ambassadors of the...

Deathstalker (2025) synopsis:  “A remake of the cult classic 1983 sword and sorcery film.” Starring:  Daniel Bernhardt, Christina Orjalo, Paul Lazenby, and Patton Oswalt Director:   Steven Kostanski This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker remake! The boys have been chomping at the bit to cover this film since it was first announced, a...

This month on 80s Kids Unite we honor the 40th anniversary of the Challenger Explosion! “The Night Boys”: John (That 80s Dude), Diallo, Corey, and Zak find the light in the darkness of the Challenger tragedy. The dudes reflect on their memories of the fateful day our childhood was forever traumatized. They also discuss the pop culture connections with the NASA disaster. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Ho...

Dogma (1999) synopsis:  “An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.” Starring:  Linda Fiorentino, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Chris Rock Director:  Kevin Smith This week on Podcasting After Dark, Corey is joined by Luna to review Dogma!...

Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) synopsis:  “After a worldwide nuclear war, where 68% of the male population was wiped out and virile men becoming a rarity, Sam Hell, a scavenger and a highly virile man, is assigned to help rescue a group of fertile women kidnapped by humanoid frogs.” Starring:  Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, William Smith, and Rory Calhoun Director:  Donald G. Jackson...

Repo Man (1984) synopsis:  “A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty--and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.” Starring:  Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Olivia Barash, and Tracey Walter Director:  Alex Cox This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Repo Man! One of the most qu...

This month on Podcasting After Dark presents Interviews After Dark , Zak and Corey talk to 80s cosplayer extraordinaire, Christopher Adam ! The boys have been big fans of Chris ever since they discovered his amazing BraveStarr and Captain Power costumes. But that was just the beginning! Chris also has costumes based on Spiral Zone, StarCom, M.A.S.K., Visionaries, Supernatuals, and so much more! It...

This month on 80s Kids Unite , Zak, Corey, and Diallo are joined by Duckie ( @alwaysduckman on IG) and Grace ( @gracemarian on IG) to discuss their favorite accessories from the 1980s! Everything from video game watches, clothing store tote bags, charm necklaces, and much more are celebrated. And a special message on what to wear in the 80s from Zak’s mom! What was your favorite 80s accessory? Let...

Danger: Diabolik (1968) synopsis:  “A master thief and his sensual lover pull off heist after heist, all while an envious coalition of cops and gangsters is gunning for them.” Starring:  John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli, and Adolfo Celi Director:  Mario Bava On this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey keeps the Mario Bava train going with Danger: Diabolik! Aft...

Duckman (1994-1997) synopsis:  “A crass, womanizing duck works as a private eye with his level-headed pig sidekick, all the while raising a family as a single dad.” IMDb The Critic (1994-1995, 2000) synopsis: “Jay Sherman is a New York film critic who has to review films he doesn't like for a living.” IMDb This month on the Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura , Zak, Corey, and Diallo ar...

The Relic (1997) synopsis:  “A homicide detective and an anthropologist try to destroy a South American lizard-like God, who's on a people eating rampage in a Chicago museum.” Starring:  Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Clayton Rohner, and James Whitmore Director:  Peter Hyams This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review The Relic! The boys have been talking revisiting...

Planet of the Vampires (1965) synopsis:  “After landing on a mysterious planet, a team of astronauts begin to turn on each other, swayed by the uncertain influence of the planet and its strange inhabitants." Starring:  Barry Sullivan, Norma Bengell, Ángel Aranda, and Evi Marandi Director:  Mario Bava On this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey travels back to the 1960s and...