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☘️ Happy, happy Halloween... Halloween... Halloween! This spooky season we will be covering the former black sheep of the Halloween franchise. Of course it has  seen a major reappraisal since its initial release, but that's not to say it doesn't derail the Michael Myers saga in some form or another. So step in and allow us to explore all the mysteries and quandaries of the silver shamroc...

🍅 This is a preview of the first hour. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below.   In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we're analyzing all 13 films of the Halloween franchise based on their critic/audience scores across Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and Letterboxd. We'l...

🤘 It's a 90s kind of week for us, so we're revisiting the Halloween themed, horror stoner-comedy, Idle Hands. Perhaps a good example of nostalgia wearing off, we were still able to have a good time with this one, especially for Devon Sawa channelling Bruce Campbell from Evil Dead II. As always, stick around til the end of the episode to find out which characters we nominated as most des...

💉 We're kicking Halloween month into high gear with the continuation of the Saw franchise, this time delving into the first sequel. Join us as we question the logic behind Jigsaw's ideologies, and ponder whether Saw II was a worthy follow up to its predecessor. Also, stick around til the end to find out which characters we nominated as most deserving to die. ● ● ● ▶️ Watch the Video Pod...

🍸 This is a preview of the first 46 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below.   In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are concluding our Ranking of The James Bond Franchise that we started last month. This is a pretty extensive ranking, as there are 25 official m...

🍕 This week, we're in the mood for a big old, nasty meatball pizza of the kids of Elm Street! Join us as we delve into the flashy, MTV inspired sequel that sent the Freddy Krueger franchise on a downward spiral into ridiculousness, starting with his resurrection via a dog who pees fire! Also, stick around til the end to find out which characters we nominated as most deserving to die. ● ● ● ▶...

🪒 We're coming up on another Friday the 13th, which means we get to cover another movie in the franchise! This time it's THE FINAL CHAPTER (...but not really), in which we are introduced to Jason's arch nemesis, Tommy Jarvis (played here by Corey Feldman), and we say goodbye to human Jason! Joining us for the episode is Cherry Picker editor, Jason Voorhees Gallotello (no relation),...

🩹 Starting off September (aka Halloween Eve month) with some classic horror franchise sequel! It's been a minute since we've talked Hellraiser and the Cenobites, so its our pleasure (and PAIN) to continue on with this dark, twisted fairytale. Join us as we evaluate the sequel to Clive Barker's original, and unpack all the nonsense and fun there is to behold. We'll also nominat...

🍸 This is a preview of the first 53 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below.   In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are stepping away from the horror genre and Ranking The James Bond Franchise . This is a pretty extensive ranking, as there are 25 official movie...

🦗 With a total of 6 (SIX!) entries now existing in the Exorcist franchise, a television series, and another reboot in the works (Mike Flanagan), we figured it was a good time to revisit one of the first, and most maligned, mainstream horror sequels to have ever existed. Join us as we indulge in the absurdity of this film and look to see what worthwhile treasures can be mined from this infamous cl...

🦴 There's no better time than the middle of August to rewatch original rural horror nightmare, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Having already done a previous episode where we covered the franchise, we figured the first movie's 50th anniversary year would be prime time to give it some individual care and attention. There's lots of new things to talk about here, and if you stick around...

🦉 We love 80s slashers, especially strange Italian ones that pretend to be set in the United States with fun thematic elements to them. In StageFright (or Aquarius, or Deliria, or Bloody Bird) an owl masked maniac goes on a murder rampage amidst a theatre production where the cast and crew have locked themselves inside a soundstage for the night. There's lots of fun to be had with this one,...

🥶 To honour the memory of Shelley Duvall, we decided that now would be as good a time as ever to finally cover The Shining. Join us as we delve into the isolated world of the Overlook Hotel and offer our interpretations of the horrors to be found within. We'll answer the age old question of whether the movie is better than the book, and if you stick around til the end, we'll also nomina...

🦢 This is a preview of the first 33 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below.   In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Drop Dead Gorgeous , the comedy-mockumentary that's based on the real-life story of a mother who mur...

🤩 After what seems like a lifetime of waiting, the third chapter in the 'X' Trilogy is finally out in theatres. Needless to say that we both rushed to see this one so we could cover it for you all as soon as possible. But how does MaXXXine stack up against X and Pearl? Find out what we think, and stick around til the end where we'll also nominate which characters we think were most...

🥚 With Alien Romulus coming out this summer, it's time to dip into another classic franchise. Join us as we celebrate the introduction of Ellen Ripley into our little horror hearts, and stick around til the end where we'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death. ● ● ● ▶️ Watch the Video Podcast ☑️ Vote in the Cherry Picker ● ● ● 📷 Follow The Cherry Picker...

💊 This is a preview of the first 37 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below.   In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are covering Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, the cult movie that saved 20th Century Fox back in the day. Written by acclaimed film critic Roger E...

🛝 Raising Cain is an often forgotten and overlooked early 90s thriller from director Brian de Palma (Carrie, 1976). The film has gone on to amass its own small cult following over the decades, but we decided to cover it this week and were surprised to learn that de Palma had actually second guessed himself during post production, and assembled the film in a completely different order. Having watc...

🐗 Hannibal was the much anticipated, and very expensive sequel to Silence of the Lambs. From Director Ridley Scott, this follow up saw the return of Anthony Hopkins as the titular villain, but after Jodie Foster passed on returning to role of Clarice Starling, Julianne Moore took over. How does Hannibal stack up against its predecessor? How does it hold up over 20 years later? Was that brain scen...

🪑 The Strangers remake/prequel/sequel/reboot??? whatever it is... has finally landed, and we are giving you are new release coverage. Join us as we offer our initial thoughts on the third movie in the franchise, and the first chapter of a planned trilogy. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death, so be sure to stick around til the end of the episode. ● ● ● ▶...

👩‍👧 This is a preview of the first 33 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below.   In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are covering Mommie Dearest, the campy cult classic (and sometimes horror adjacent) biography of famous, golden era movie star, Joan Crawford....

☀️ John Carpenter's Vampires may be mostly forgotten today, but it was a big hit when it released back in 1998. In this episode we are revisiting the renowned director's mishmash of the horror and western genres, and once again asking the universal question of "How well does it still hold up?" We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death, so b...

👦🏻 How does everyone feel about doll horror that isn't Chucky or M3GAN? In this week's episode we are exploring the world of The Boy (2016), and unravelling the mysteries of Brahms Heelshire. There's lots to discuss about this film, including the effectiveness of plot to twists, so you're not gonna want to miss out. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most...

🌴 Gearing up for The new Strangers trilogy that is releasing this year, we are catching up on the first sequel: Prey at Night. Admittedly, neither of us are big fans of this franchise, but we still love chatting about it, and the biggest question on our mind here is whether or not this is a sequel that surpasses the original. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving...

🏝 In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are bringing you the continuation of Survivor: Final Girls! 18 new final girls from previous Cherry Picker covered movies will be stranded on a deserted island and separated into three tribes where they will be forced to work together in teams, before merging into one camp where the remaining final girls will compete against each o...