Specter Cinema Club

Leather gloves, naked bodies, and kinky kills; get ready for a hot Hot Giallo Summer! The boys kick off their exploration of the Italian horror sub-genre discussing Torso directed by Sergio Martino. We're discussing voyeurism, gender politics, and breaking down the core elements that make a Giallo film. Things are about to get phallic! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss o...

Time to unlock your psychic abilities! Mae Shults ( Pleasers & Punishers ) to discuss The Serpent's Skin directed by the prolific Alice Maio Mackay. We're talking trans identity, harnessing your queer power, and a very sapphic romance. Just be careful not to pop anyone's brain! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phant...

Time to throw on a jock-strap and head to WeHo as the boys discuss Hellbent directed by Paul Etheredge-Ouzts. We're talking queer friend group dynamics, the vulnerability in cruising, and this film's growing legacy as the first openly gay slasher. We love an ass in blue! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to...

Ope, DeVaughn did it again; we're another Jim Carrey movie that's not really horror! The boys head back to Gotham City to talk Batman Forever directed by Joel Schumacher. We're talkin Val Kilmer's portrayal of the Dark Knight, the duality of many characters, and how Dr. Chase Meridian is the horniest psychiatrist of all time. JOYGASM! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss ou...

Time to throw on that red, leather jacket as we discuss Freaky directed by Christopher Landon. Joining the boys is freelance write Bee Delores ( B-Sides & Badlands ) to discuss the queer implications in this body swap flick. We're talking using slasher tropes, body-swapped performances, and debate over modern Scream Queen Kathryn Newton. We're not here to clam-jam with you! Apologies for some...

You already know what time of the year it is, Pride Month baby! We're kicking things off with The Invisible Man directed by queer godfather James Whale. We discuss Claude Raines' iconic vocal performance, themes of queer repression, and how the incredible effects still dazzle us 93 years later. This movie will never fade away! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate...

Time to close out the month celebrating DeVaughn and Colin Farrell's birthday as we discuss The Killing of a Sacred Deer directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Talking the impeccable performances, the concept of Martin's curse, themes of accountability, and if this is Yorgos' masterpiece. It's that critical moment we all knew would come! We had a microphone error, apologies Garrett doesn't sounds as clean...

The boys tackle Bugonia , the most recent film by Yorgos Lanthimos. Joining Garrett & DeVaughn is writer Alex A. Pagliuca to discuss Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons' performances, the bleak tone, and the changes made from it's original source material Save the Green Planet! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zo...

Y'all thought we were done with Frankenstein adaptations!? We had to circle back around to discuss Poor Things directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Mae Shults returns to discuss body autonomy, the luscious production design, Emma Stone's liberated performance, and Yorgos' prestige reputation up to this point. Put the podcast on during your furious jumping! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so yo...

It's DeVaughn's birthday month and we're gettin real weird with Yorgos Lanthimos; kicking things off with his 3rd film Dogtooth . We're talking the director's signature style, exploration of taboos, and deciding if this movie is a musical or not. How about a podcast episode of endurance? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The...

We got a double helping of carnage for our final installment of Bloody April Showers, discussing The Collector and The Collection directed my Marcus Dunstan. We discuss the Saw connections, the thief vs killer dynamic, and if the third film is actually happening or not. Give it to us or we'll eat your heart! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while yo...

The boys are joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub ( Millenial Nasties ) to discuss the Christmas classic Inside directed by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury. We're talking New French Extremity, subverting the tropes of pregnancy horror, and how blood can change the setting of the film. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Pha...

We're cranking up the blood another notch as we discuss the South Korean revenge thriller I Saw the Devil directed by Kim Jee-woon. Joining the carnage is Brad Hanson ( Gore Things ) to break down thematic use of blood, the impeccable craft, and the horrors of revenge. Don't act so weak, this is only the beginning of the pod! ( Apologies for a bit of crunchy audio, I think we got some computer mic...

We're kicking off a bloody new theme with another gothic literary adaptation as we discuss Bram Stoker's Dracula directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The boys are discussing their favorite type of blood in horror movies, sexual desires related to blood, Gary Oldman's performance, and justice for Lucy. We have crossed oceans of time to find your podcast feed! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe...

Last day of the month, we have one bonus Frankenstein's monster to talk in Van Helsing directed by Stephen Sommers. Mae Shults ( Pleasers & Punishers ) returns to get silly with the boys discussing this bombastic film; from the PS2 graphics to the brattiest version of Dracula on film. This podcast has no heart, we feel no love! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out....

Our 300th episode is alive!!! The boys celebrate with the Academy Award-winning film Frankenstein directed by Guillermo Del Toro. We're discussing Del Toro's relationship to Mary Shelley's novel and his approach to adapting it, humanity, daddy issues, and the feats of production behind-the-scenes. If you are not to award us love, then we will indulge in podcast. And our podcast is infinite! New ep...

The boys are hitting the streets of grimy New York (and Jersey) for Frankenhooker directed by Frank Hennenlotter. We're joined by Frankenstein historian Brian Keiper ( Holy Terrors ) to discuss the comedic approach, the surprisingly complicated themes, and the iconography of the TITular character. Some need drugs, some people need booze, some just need some surgical assistance! New episodes drop e...

It's time to put on The Ritz while we discuss The Bride! directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The boys are joined by Sarah Stubbs ( Final Girls Feast) discuss what type of Frankenstein adaptation this is, the bold swings, Buckley & Bale's fearless performances, and the divisive response. Get ready for a BRAIN ATTACK! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars w...

The boys hit the books as they set the stage discussing Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, as we dive into its various adaptations. First up is the Hammer Horror classic The Curse of Frankenstein directed by Terrence Fischer. We're talking Victor's bitchy hubris, which parts of the book were adapted, and whatever the deal is with Victor's "tutor" Paul Krempe. I...

The boys close out folk horror month with a modern classic, Hereditary directed by Ari Aster. We discuss the insane details, Toni Collette's stunning performance, and how this is one of the best debut films of all-time. Hail Paimon! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like...

The boys fly back to the states for a slice of southern fried folk horror as they discuss Pumpkinhead directed by Stan Winston. We're talkin revenge themes in folk horror, the design of Pumpkinhead, and why Lance Henrikson & Tom Woodruff Jr are Specter Cinema All-Stars. What, did you think this would be easy? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars whi...

Don't let the whimsical flute fool you, the games end real fast as we discuss Blood On Satan's Claw directed by Piers Haggard. The boys are joined by writer James Rose to discuss cults as counter-culture, gender oppression, and what makes a UK folk tale. It's ok, you can keep your Devil's Skin patch! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at...

Time to sign the black book as we kick off a month of folk horror talking The VVitch , the directorial debut of Robert Eggers. Mary Beth McAndrews (director of Bystanders ) returns to discuss the plights of being the eldest sibling, religious oppression, Egger's attention to detail, and the ascension of genre royalty Anya Taylor-Joy. Wouldst though like to live deliciously?! New episodes drop ever...

Taking a break from the infected, the boys are joined by Kat Hughes ( Movies with Mummy ) to discuss If I had Legs I'd Kick You directed by Mary Bronstein. We're discussing the horrors of parenthood, the existential fears of life's mundanity, and the Oscar-nominated performance by Rose Byrne. Relax, we're here to listen! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 s...

In our first new release episode of the year, we're tackling 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple directed by Nia DaCosta. The boys break down it's place in the franchise, the fantastic performances, and an early candidate for scene of the year. HOWZAT! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bon...