Sci-Fi Graveyard

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh die over and over again to review the 2017 horror-comedy hit, Happy Death Day . Directed by Christopher Landon, the film follows college student Tree Gelbman as she relives the day of her murder repeatedly, trying to unmask her baby-faced killer. The discussion centers on why this PG-13 slasher stands out in a genre the hosts usually d...

In this special episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh bravely accept the "Uwe Boll Challenge." Each host watched a different video game adaptation directed by the infamous German filmmaker Uwe Boll: House of the Dead (2003), Alone in the Dark (2005), and BloodRayne (2005). The crew comes together to determine which of these critical disasters is the "best" of the worst. The discus...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh sink their teeth into the 1996 B-movie adaptation of the comic book cult classic, Vampirella . Directed by Jim Wynorski (known for Chopping Mall and various exploitation films), the movie stars Talisa Soto as the titular heroine and The Who's Roger Daltrey as the villainous Vlad. The discussion highlights the film's notoriously low bud...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh dive deep into James Cameron’s 1989 underwater sci-fi thriller, The Abyss . The crew discusses the film's reputation as one of the toughest productions in cinema history, with the cast and crew enduring grueling conditions in a massive underwater set constructed in a nuclear reactor containment building. The conversation highlights the...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh venture into the darkness to review the 1988 film adaptation of Isaac Asimov's legendary short story, Nightfall . Directed by Paul Mayersberg, the movie attempts to tell the tale of a planet with six suns facing its first night in thousands of years, but the crew debates whether it succeeds as a sci-fi classic or fails as a incoherent...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh finish their fighters to review the 1997 disaster, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation . With the new 2021 reboot just released, the crew looks back at the sequel that famously derailed the film franchise for over two decades. The discussion highlights the film's baffling choices, from recasting almost every major role (Raiden, Johnny Cage, So...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh bravely venture where no fan really wants to go again: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier . Directed by William Shatner, this 1989 installment is infamous for its budget issues, questionable special effects, and the plot where the crew of the Enterprise-A goes on a quest to find God at the center of the galaxy. The discussion highlights t...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh assimilate into the collective to review the 1996 fan-favorite film, Star Trek: First Contact . Widely regarded as the best of The Next Generation movies, the crew discusses how this action-packed entry successfully blends time travel, horror elements (via the Borg), and character drama. The conversation highlights the debut of the sle...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen bridge the gap between two eras to review the 1994 film Star Trek Generations . As the first movie featuring The Next Generation cast, the crew discusses whether it successfully passes the torch from the Original Series or if it feels more like an extended TV episode with a higher budget. The conversation highlights the contro...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh beam down to discuss the 1998 film Star Trek: Insurrection . Directed by Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker himself), the movie finds Captain Picard and his crew rebelling against Starfleet to protect a peaceful alien race from forced relocation. The hosts debate whether this entry in the franchise feels like a true cinematic event or me...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and special guest Aaron boldly go where many fans fear to tread: Star Trek: Nemesis . The crew breaks down the 2002 film that was intended to be the grand finale for The Next Generation cast but ended up being a box office disappointment. The discussion explores the film's darker tone, the introduction of Tom Hardy as Shinzon (a young clo...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh revisit the 1983 sci-fi miniseries V . Created by Kenneth Johnson, this two-part event captivated audiences with its story of aliens arriving on Earth with seemingly peaceful intentions, only to reveal a sinister agenda. The hosts discuss the show's clear allegory to fascism and the Holocaust, noting the swastika-like emblem of the Vis...

In this special episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard: Outside the Cemetery , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh are joined by a special guest, Brandy, to review the 1942 cinematic masterpiece Casablanca . This episode is dedicated to Joseph’s grandmother, who passed away due to COVID-19 complications, as Casablanca was a film they bonded over. The discussion explores why this film is consistently ranked as one of th...

 In this Christmas special of Sci-Fi Graveyard , the crew (Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen) gathers to unwrap the infamous lump of coal that is the Star Wars Holiday Special . Aired only once in 1978, this variety show disaster is legendary for its bizarre plot involving Chewbacca's family (Malla, Itchy, and Lumpy) trying to celebrate "Life Day" while waiting for Han and Chewie to arrive. The di...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh return for Season 2 to review the 1954 Universal Monster classic, The Creature from the Black Lagoon . The hosts discuss how this film, often overshadowed by its predecessors like Dracula and Frankenstein , holds up surprisingly well with its atmospheric underwater photography and iconic Gill-man design. The discussion centers on the i...

In this Halloween special of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh celebrate the 13th episode by reviewing James Cameron's 1986 masterpiece, Aliens . The crew discusses why this film is widely considered one of the few sequels to equal or surpass the original, blending sci-fi with intense action-horror. The discussion centers on the film's incredible practical effects, particularly the Alien...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph and Josh travel back to the golden age of sci-fi to review the 1951 classic The Thing from Another World . Directed by Christian Nyby (and reportedly Howard Hawks), the film is based on the novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell. The hosts discuss how this black-and-white film compares to John Carpenter's beloved 1982 remake, noting key differences...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen race into the colorful world of the Wachowskis’ 2008 live-action adaptation of Speed Racer . The crew debates whether this box-office bomb was simply ahead of its time or a visual overload that alienated general audiences. The discussion centers on the film's unique aesthetic, which aimed to bring the look and feel of the orig...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen ignite their lightsabers to discuss Rian Johnson’s polarizing 2017 film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi . The crew debates whether the film's bold choices—like killing Supreme Leader Snoke and portraying a disillusioned Luke Skywalker—were genius subversions or narrative missteps that derailed the sequel trilogy. The discussion cove...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , host Joseph is joined by Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen to review the 1986 cult classic Maximum Overdrive . Written and directed by Stephen King (his only directorial credit), the film depicts a world where machines come alive and turn homicidal after Earth passes through the tail of a comet. The discussion highlights the film's "so bad it's good" status, fueled by...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen ignite their lightsabers to discuss the controversial conclusion to the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker . Recorded eight months after its release, the crew debates whether J.J. Abrams’ attempt to course-correct after The Last Jedi resulted in a satisfying finale or a disjointed mess. The discussion is heated a...

In this special "Watch-Along" episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , the Heart of Geek crew (Joe, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen) gathers to endure—and enjoy—Ed Wood’s infamous 1959 cult classic, Plan 9 from Outer Space . Often cited as the worst movie ever made, the hosts provide live commentary as they witness the baffling plot involving aliens resurrecting the dead to stop humanity from creating a solarbonit...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen dive into the 1996 cyberpunk anime film Armitage III: Poly-Matrix . Starring the voice talents of Kiefer Sutherland (Ross Sylibus) and Elizabeth Berkley (Naomi Armitage), the movie is a condensed "movie cut" of a four-part OVA series set on a terraformed Mars. The discussion centers on the film's rich world-building, which dra...

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , the crew reviews the 1984 sci-fi film The Philadelphia Experiment . The movie explores the urban legend of a US Navy experiment gone wrong, transporting two sailors from 1943 to 1984. The hosts compare it to the previously reviewed The Final Countdown , noting that while Countdown had better production values (thanks to the US Navy's cooperation), The Philadel...

In this special episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard , host Joseph breaks format to join Stephen and Josh in a roundtable discussion about the sci-fi TV shows they wish hadn't been canceled. The trio deliberately avoids discussing Firefly (because that's too easy) and instead dives into other short-lived gems that deserved a second chance. The conversation covers Joseph's love for the 2008 Knight Rider reb...