Specter Cinema Club

Continuing through the "28 Rages Later" franchise, the boys are joined by Amber T ( Fangoria ) to discuss 28 Years Later directed by Danny Boyle. We talk the film's unique structure, the innovative film making, Brexit, and where this film stands in the zombie movie canon. Don't worry it's us, the microphones are just covered in iodine! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss o...

Happy New Year! Kicking things off by running for our lives as we discuss 28 Weeks Later directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. We discuss the sequel approach it takes, the Americanizing of the story, and Robert Carlysle playing one of horror's worst dads. Come here, give us a kiss! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phanto...

Another year of horror movies is in the books! The boys are joined by Ygraine ( What a Scream ) for the annual Best Horror Films of 2025 countdown. We're each bringing our Top 5 genre films of the year, plus giving out some awards such as Best Set-Piece and "Gimme More". Merry List Season, everybody! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at...

Ti's time to take our final lap around The Red Room as the boys, joined by Stephen Foxworthy ( Disenfranchised Pod, Pod and the Pendulum ), discuss Twin Peaks: The Return by David Lynch. We discuss the unique structure, doppelgängers, cosmic theories, Lynch's legacy, and what the hell all this means. Got a light? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars whi...

It's time to go back to when it all began as we cover Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me directed by David Lynch. The boys discuss the fallous of Season 2, reputation vs reality, life-long abuse, and the incredible performance by Sheryl Lee. Let's rock! 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...

The boys are head into The Red Room to discuss Season 2 of Twin Peaks, created by David Lynch & Mark Frost. We dive further under the surface of Twin Peaks, as the darker and more surreal elements become more prevalent. We also discuss the extended season and the rough times behind the scenes leading to certain changes. We meet new characters and get closer to solving the mystery of Laura Palm...

It's Garrett's birthday month and everyone is getting spoiled as we tackle everything Twin Peaks , created by the incomparable David Lynch. We discuss Lynch's creative legacy, how this series came to be, and meet the eccentric residents of the enigmatic town. Mmm hmm, that's some damn good coffee! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it!...

Sharpen your blades...or pot lids! We're diving into the contraversial Japanese masterpiece Battle Royale directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The boys are joined by writer Becci Sayce to discuss censorship, radicalization of the youth, and the enduring legacy of this film. Good luck! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zon...

Time to check out another eerily prophetic and politically charged film, Assassination Nation directed by Sam Levinson. Tori Potenza ( Brooklyn Horror Fest ) joins the boys to unpack a film with sticky morals and themes, tackling what it's like to be hunted in a digital landscape. Our phones may look like snuff films, but the podcast feed is safe! NOTE: apologies for the delay and some of the audi...

The boys discuss Predator: Badlands directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the second in two installments to the franchise this year. The boys break down the additional Yautja lore and what it's like following a Predator for a change. You are not a tool, you're family! 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...

Accidentally relevant as always, the boys kick off November discussing Punishment Park directed by the late Peter Watkins. We break down the many socio-political themes, how the film was banned, and the found footage elements it pioneered. You made us say crap! 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...

We've come to the end of our month long journey through Crystal Lake and Elm Street, time to wrap things up with Freddy vs Jason directed by Ronny Yu. The boys discuss the rare slasher mash-up and how it pays respects to both franchises, while being fun as hell. After that, the boys rank both franchises separately and together, while also giving out some awards. Freddy died by fire, Jason by water...

Let's take it back to Jason's first killing spree...again! The boys are discussing Friday the 13th (2009) directed by Marcus Nispel. We discuss the incredible cold open and how this film remade a mix of the original first 4 films. Your ears are stupendous, perfect lobe placement! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom...

The boys go up against Freddy once again with Nancy...Holbrook? It's time to talk A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) directed by Samuel Bayer. We discuss what possibly went wrong with this sauceless film and if there are any redeeming features? You smell different... ( fuck, is that really the best Freddy has in this one? ) New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5...

Everyone knew it was coming and were still baffled by Jason X directed by James Isaac. The boys discuss franchise entries in space, the continuity, and all things Über Jason. It's ok guys, we just want our microphones back! 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 our month...

It's time to catch up with Nanc- I mean, Heather as we discuss New Nightmare directed by Wes Craven. The boys discuss the state of the franchise and Craven's first forray into the world of meta horror. Hurry up and listen, please! We're sleepy... 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...

It's Jason's final rodeo...again! The boys are talkin Jason Goes to Hell directed by Adam Marcus. DeVaughn and Garrett debate where this film stands in the Friday the 13th canon, the ambitious concept, and whether it delivers on its title or not. In our professional opinion? This guy is dead as shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at...

It's time for a good ol' Irish wake as the boys discuss Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare directed by Rachel Talalay. We're talkin the franchise entering the 90s, the baffling structure, and the confusing approach to Freddy's swan song. You could say it is definitely not Prime Time, bitch... New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Ente...

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 our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema  Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTok Twitter Bluesky Instagram Letterboxd YouTube Haunt DeV...

Jason takes a bite out of the big apple...or maybe a nibble. The boys discuss Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan directed by Rob Hedden. We discuss the aquatic/ship shenanigans, little wet guy Jason, and the mystery of New York's toxic waste. Walking corpses are not real! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zon...

You could say the franchising is sleepwalking with the 4th entry A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master directed by Renny Harlin. The boys discuss the clunky baton hand-off between Kristen & Alice, Harlin's chaotic direction, and Robert Englund's struggles on set. This film is one is a round-house kick after another! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate...

You know what time it is: Jason vs Diet Carrie! We're talking Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood directed by John Carl Buechler. The boys discuss the supernatural elements, Kane Hodder's first outing in the mask, and this film being a trailblazer for today's grief porn horror. We've got a date with soap on a rope! ( whatever that means ) New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't...

The boys are here to fight back against Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors directed by Chuck Russell. We're discussing the return of Nancy Thompson, the new dream mechanics, and this film's legacy among the top sequels. Welcome to Prime Time, Bitch! 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 acc...

The franchise has officially gone supernatural and meta in Friday the 13th: Jason Lives directed my Tom McLoughlin. The boys discuss the addition of comedy, its self-awareness, and why this is Garrett's favorite entry. Some folks have a strange form of entertainment, including you for listening to this ridiculous journey of ours! Check out Garrett's interview with Tom McLoughlin New episodes drop...

Freddy's back and he wants inside your body... The boys discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge directed by Jack Shoulder. We discuss Mark Patton's journey, the franchise's new direction, and the film's ever-changing queer legacy. Assume the position! 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...