The Cinebytes

Hey guys! We're keeping The Cinebytes tradition alive this week by dropping our next installment of Hellraiser (Part III: Hell on Earth) ON Halloween...which of course left our regular Tuesday release slot open! What better way to celebrate the genre as well as the season than by filling that slot with some of our fondest memories of horror cinema?? Oh, all the warm and fuzzy feelings we get....

What could be more Sinister than Ethan Hawke and James Ransone teaming up for another epic horror film with Scott Derrickson at the helm? Possibly its second installment, releasing October 17th, but we'll find out in a few days! TODAY, we're covering The Black Phone (2021) to keep that hype train rollin' for part 2 coming out this Friday! We had a blast diving into this beautiful ni...

Can you believe there are people in the world who DON'T believe in vampires?? If they're all as cool as Chris Sarandon, why would you want to live in a world without them??? Join us this week as we sink our teeth into one of our childhood favorites - FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)! Lots of industrial 80's synth, sexy seduction scenes that really ride the line between getting you all hot and bo...

Greetings, guy and ghouls! Just popping in to drop some audio goodness on ya this lovely Tuesday. The Cinebytes had a great time sitting down with indie actress, director, editor, dancer, martial artist and all-around bad ass Jasmine Kheen, fresh off of The R.I.P. Man's premier just a couple weeks ago, to chat about her career and experience in the indie film industry, The R.I.P. Man itself,...

Oh my god...OH MY GOD, DID YOU HEAR THAT??? WHAT IS THAT?! SSSHHHHH, listen.... IT'S THE CINEBYTES 50TH EPISODE, THAT'S WHAT IT IS! *Party horns blast*...ok, but seriously, be quiet, there's actually something out there... Join us for a very special episode as we hit a huge milestone and celebrate hitting the big 5-0 by reviewing The Blair Witch Project (1999) by request! In this ep...

Alright, I'm gonna Level with you. This movie deserves so much more attention than it got! For all the Midsommar, Get Out, and The Menu vibes, press play now! Join Jason and Dusty this week as they Dive into the soon-to-be-cult-classic, Opus (2025) from writer/director Mark Anthony Green! This one gives off all the wrong energy in all the right ways, including an intimate appetizer, interpers...

Tell all your scum friends things are gonna change in this podcast! Toxie is here to stay and he's not just another pretty face! In this week's episode, The Cinebytes break down every dirty detail about the black comedy splatter flagship from Troma - The Toxic Avenger (1984) in preparation of the reboot hitting theaters August 29th! Tune in for all the eye gouges, the inexplicable karate...

What feels better than dancing naked in a cemetery under the pouring zombie gas poisoned rain? Listening to The Cinebytes goof about it for a little while, of course! Welcome, one and all, to a weird and wonderful world where your oldest friends are always there to have your back, zombie half-dogs lie all over the ground for you to pet, and it's cool to be Trash! If you've got any brains...

STOP RIGHT THERE, AND SURRENDER YOUR WEAPON! This is Protector 1, detaining you until you either present your identification, or press play on this episode...preferably the latter. Host Dusty and Host Jason have some important things to discuss with you regarding Park Plaza Mall's new (ish) security system and the mayhem that ensues when lightning srikes! Join us for a fun chat about the 1986...

Do you remember what YOU did last summer? Personally, I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but some grudges run reeeeeeal deep. Join us this week as we talk about our favorite fishy slasher from the Summer of '97 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (what a mouthful, right?), just in time to recap before the legacy sequel to the first two films comes out July 18th! We'll do...

Attention, parents! Have you been searching for a tool to take all the responsibility away from parenting and open up your days for the things that really matter? Wouldn't it be great to have a built-in babysitter at home all the time to take care of all the tedious nonsense like tucking your kid in, reading them a bedtime story, playing with them - ever - or even talking to them? Well, have...

Pack your bags, we're headed to camp! Now that the summer season is in full swing, we decided to take a trip upstate to Camp Arawak with Angela and Ricky! I know the bus doesn't have seat belts, but you're gonna want to buckle up, because this movie is weird and gross and AWESOME! They've got all the classic summer camp activities, a swimmin' hole, and the best damn archer...

Welp, the podcast is officially over...no way we can ever do anything cooler than this... That's right, folks. The Cinebytes finally caught up with the man behind the pins and the inspiration for our entire aesthetic. The legendary Doug Bradley was gracious enough to give us FIFTEEN MINUTES of his time in the middle of a crowded convention floor at Astronomicon 2025. Hear his thoughts on Elli...

Hey, y'all! Just in time for Pride month, we wanted to circle back around to an interview we did a while back to tie into our Crackcoon episode with actor Justin Martin who plays Frankie in the film. Such a great guy and really fun to have on the show! We uploaded the video to YouTube just after we did it, but wanted to make it available on streaming as well, and it just so happens we have so...

Greetings, guys and ghouls! Step on into Hell House (2009) (2015) for the ultimate experience in horror! We've got a haunted bar, chained up girls, and all the eyeball squeezing clowns you could ever hope for!  Join Dusty and Jason this week as they explore the haunted halls of Hell House! A cozy little spot in New York that offers all the amenities of your classic B&B, plus an extra help...

Well, hey there, little angel! What day is YOUR birthday?... Join Dusty and Jason this week as they talk about Oz Perkins' Silence of the Lambs and Psycho inspired blockbuster from 2024 - Longlegs! Is this the creepiest Nic Cage has ever been? Do you think they maybe hit the Clarice Starling impersonation a little too hard? Is the most haunting thing about this movie the Bill Clinton picture...

Howdy, pardners! We're headin' up in the mountains of West Virginny for this wild and wacky ride alongside a killer, crack-addicted raccoon! Yep, you read that right...a raccoon...who becomes addicted to crack...and kills. It's every bit as dumb AND fun as it sounds! With a whole smorgasbord of characters and scenarios, ranging from your standard group of college kids on vacation, t...

We were able to have a nice chat over the weekend with our UK indie film actress friend Meghan Adara! It was great to catch up and check in on the progress of upcoming releases The Cellar and Amelia! We always enjoy having Meghan on, she's such a delight. Enjoy! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Podcast art by Jayson Cessna: https://jaysoncessna.crevado.com Music by Dusty Lane, created in LMM...

Ciao, amici! Or is it, hallo freunde? We're covering an Italian movie set in Germany, so just trying to cover my bases here... Either way, hello friends and welcome! Please step right up and allow our usherette Ingrid to guide you to your seat, because we're talking about Lamberto Bava's Demons from 1985 in this week's episode! Who knew taking a ticket from a cyborg in a train...

Top 'o the mornin' to ya, lads and lasses! This episode release is more of an April Fool's Day prank on us than the St. Patrick's Day treat it was MEANT to be. Two weeks and one day later than it was intended, but hey, better late than never, right? That being said, we appreciate you sticking around with us while we dealt with a few behind-the-scenes setbacks, and we're gl...

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Labyrinth... Join us courtside for this special Cinebytes episode! It's time for a little madness ...I mean, we all go a little mad sometimes...don't we? Clearly WE'VE gone mad, because we're doing something a little different this week and bringing you a 32-character horror bracket to tie in with the reason for the season...while you watch...

Happy (belated) Valentine's Day, everyone! Sure, maybe the holiday has already passed, but the moment hasn't, because the love is still in the air! (And be honest, you were busy on Friday anyway ;-p). Our love for this movie, for instance. For the small-town vibes. For the country music that pervades damn-near every scene in this film. For the bonkers kills, love triangle drama and all t...

Bonjour, Mesdames et Messieurs! Join Dusty "Zed" Lane and Jason "The Butterfly" Mitchell this week as they head across the pond to gay ol' Paris to discuss the 2014 found footage, subterranean waking nightmare that is As Above, So Below! Have you ever experienced something that just turned your whole life upside down? Well, abandon all hope, ye who enter here, because for...

Greetings one and all, welcome back to oblivion! This week, Jason and Dusty Head into the studio to talk about a cult classic that may have just been a Head of its time! If you're looking for pulse-pounding thrills that will make your Head spin, then Head on down (perhaps maybe even a Head of time if you're free) and listen to the boys sh-Head some light onto the situation! It's Stu...

Ever wonder what it's like to be an iconic slasher? How it feels to stalk countless victims and formulate master plans for each assassination? What it's like lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike? Well, if you have, you're probably on a list somewhere, and may want to consider therapy. Either way, we gon' learn today! I hope you brought your hiki...