Specter Cinema Club

Time to start fresh as "Jason" returns to Crystal Lake. The boys discuss why the franchise decided to return ( money ), the set life, and Tommy Jarvis throwing hands. Ya hungry; want some enchiladas, pizza, tacos, or egg rolls? 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 m...

Time to leave the woods and head back into suburbia, as we finally tackle A Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven. The boys dive into the film's development, Nancy Thompson redefining the Final Girl, and the beginning of Freddy Krueger's illustrious legacy. One, two, this pod is coming for you...three, four, subscribe for more... New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't mis...

Time for Jason's supposed finale in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter , directed by Joseph Zito. The boys discuss the culmination of Jason's legend, the new sub-genres explored, and how this is inevitably not the end of the franchise. Have you seen where I put the damn corkscrew? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode, we...

The boys are taking you into a new dimmension of terror discussing Friday the 13th Part III , directed by Steve Miner. We discuss the 3D gimmick, the kills, and the introduction of Jason's iconic hockey mask. Don't eat all your weed! 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...

It's time to actually meet Jason! The boys discuss Friday the 13th Part 2 , directed by Steve Miner. We're talking about how the franchise continued and Jason's first outing as a true slasher. Make sure to cut two holes in your bag mask, not just one! 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...

Time for a slasher showdown, folks! The boys are tackling Freddy & Jason for the whole month, all their movies. First up is Friday the 13th directed by Sean S. Cunngham. We discuss how this film is much different than the rest of the series and its legacy today. Ditch them clothes, it's time to go skinny dipping! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars...

Making sure we stay up to date with our franchises, the boys recap their thoughts on Alien: Earth in full spoiler detail! We're breaking down the characters, themes, creature designs, and what this series means for the franchise universe at large. Run... New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we start a long journey with Fri...

The boys got another new release review for you as we discuss Him , directed by Justin Tipping. We're strapping our shoulder pads on to tackle deadly ambition, sports as cults, and what exactly went wrong with this film full of interesting ideas. No guts, no glory! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a bonus episod...

DeVaughn is back at his cheat pick shenanigans as the boys discuss Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle. The boys discuss topics such as J.K. Simmons' terrifying performance, editing techniques that feel like a horror film, and the dark side of sacrificing for your artistic legacy. Are we rushing or dragging? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while y...

2 weeks removed from discussing her father, the boys are talking Chained directed by Jennifer Lynch. This film was chosen by Arthouse Patron Swolfy, electing to get some fresh thoughts on a small gem. Fitting perfectly into our theme, we discuss an unwilling apprentice to a serial killer and how this scenario challenges the notion of nature vs nurture. Pull up your shitty TV chair and enjoy the ep...

New month means a new theme! We're kicking things off with another heavy-hitter in The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme. The boys are joined by Becky Darke ( Evolution of Horror, The Final Girls ) to discuss the complicated relationship between Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the impeccable screenplay, and the film's place in horror history. Do you spook easily? New episod...

Closing out our month with a preview of the future: before entering Twin Peaks in December, the boy's discuss Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch. We're talking the evils lurking beneath suburbia, the legacy of Lynch & Kyle MacLachlan, and one of the most beautifully unhinged performances in cinema by Dennis Hopper. Yep, that's a human ear alright! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so...

This week we're digging deep for a suburban horror hidden gem as we discuss Parents directed by Bob Baliban. Sarah Stubbs ( Final Girls Feast Podcast ) joins the table to talk the surprisingly sinister themes about child neglect, alternative diets, and how truly terrifying Randy Quaid could be. Eat your meat! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while y...

At 2:17AM, two podcasters ran out of their apartments for a 2-hour recording session...we're talking Weapons, the sophomore effort by Zach Cregger. The boys unravel the suburban paranoia thriller; discussing the film's sprawling structure, the latest iconic movie witch, and the surprising amount of discourse about Cregger. *snaps twig* New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss o...

There's something sinister brewing in the suburbs...and it's probably subtly racist white person, ahhh! The boys kick off a new month discussing Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. We're getting into DeVaughn's personal experiences with suburban horror, Daniel Kaluuya's brilliant performance, and how Peele basically invented his own sub-genre. Stay woke! And I mean it the real way, not like neckbear...

Hello hello! The Specters are working hard on some big pod projects for the fall, so we needed a lil break. We're giving y'all a taste of the Phantom Zone (our Patreon) with a full episode Watching the Watchlist for freeeee. This our monthly show where Garrett & DeVaughn recap their previous months on Letterboxd: we chat the new releases we saw together, random watches on our own, or longtime...

We're celebrating 250 episodes with the sweaty daddy of tech-horror The Terminator directed by James Cameron. The boys discuss the high octane intensity that's balanced with a surprising amount of heart, as well as the star-making performances by Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Come with us if you want to live! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 s...

Of course a male AI's first thought is to impregnate a woman! The boys are joined by Patrick Hamilton & Gena Radcliffe ( Kill by Kill ) to discuss Demon Seed directed by Donald Cammell. We're talkin asshole scientists, screensaver sex, and how unsettlingly relevant the film is 50 years later. Your brain isn't built for mindless labor, so we do it for you! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subsc...

We're back with another pick from one of our "Arthouse Cinema" Tier Patrons ( Not So Cool beans ) discussing Evil Dead Trap directed by Toshiharu Ikeda. Amber T ( Fangoria ) is back to lend her Japanese Horror expertise as we discuss all things snuff film exploitation, giallo influences, and some cultural context to try and make sense of this bizarre film. This one is for those who don't sleep! Ne...

Surprise, doing this podcast for 5 years was actually to take over your phones and devices to take over the world! The boys kick off a month of technology-based horror movies discussing Upgrade by Leigh Whannell. We're talking about self-driving cars, loss of autonomy, embracing change, and the looming threat of AI. It's not too late to submit, give us full control! New episodes drop every Tuesday...

Before checking out of the Bates Motel, we must learn how all this madness began! Terry Mesnard ( Scarred for Life ) is back to disucss Psycho IV: The Beginning directed by Mick Garris. We're talking the psychosexual shenanigans, Perkins health, and rank the 4 films of this franchise. Drop your keys in the box on your way out! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate...

Continuing through the series, the boys are onto Psycho III directed by Anthony Perkins himself. We're talkin how straight this movie feels, the increased sleaziness, and this film's place during the height of the slasher boom. This is definitely a movie that happened! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we pack our bags...

The people never thought they'd go back to Bates Motel after 23 years, yet here we are! The boys continue their celebration of Anthony Perkins talking Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin. We're talking maintaining the original feel with new sub-genres, the evolution of Norman Bates as a character, and this film as the original legacy sequel. Come on in, the toasted cheese sandwiches are hot! Ne...

It's time for annual Pride Month celebration and this year, we're covering an unlikely franchise. The boys are talking the 4, yes four, Psycho movies starring the late, great, queer actor Anthony Perkins. Kicking things off is the Hitchcock classic, in which we discuss various topics such as its horror legacy, the queer subtext, the dated gender discussions, and the Bates Motel TV series. Check yo...

Wrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister . We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off Pride Month with...