The Cinebytes

Ladies and Gentlemen! You are about to enter a world of darkness...a world where life and death are meaningless...and PAIN is GOD... Aw, shucks, I'm just pullin' your leg, Spaceboy! Or is it Fishboy? Some kinda boy...either way, it's just your friendly neighborhood Cinebytes back with a new episode for your listening pleasure! Join Dusty, Jason, and special guest Debbie Ann back for...

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up, grab a seat, and prepare yourselves for the ultimate horror showcase as we plunge into the twisted funhouse of the 2016 cult classic, Terrifier! We’ll explore the sinister charm of Art the Clown, the film's unflinching approach to horror, and the shocking effects that have left audiences both horrified and captivated. With special insights...

Hey! Wanna play "Hide & Clap"?! Join Jason and Dusty this week as they review James Wan's "The Conjuring" from 2013! This movie kicked off a whole connected universe of haunted houses, haunted dolls and haunted...humans...all centered around real life paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren! The quality of this franchise is known to vary a bit depending on the...

One, Two - New episode for you! Three, Four - We really love hor-ror! Five, Six - We talk about good flicks! Seven, Eight - Come hang out, don't hate! Nine, Ten - Better tell your friends! For real though, we (The Cinebytes) are passionate about bringing you in-depth analysis and coverage of all the wonderful horror films you know and love, and plenty that you don't (yet)! So come have a...

Attention, crew! Secure your bobbleheads and batten down the hatches! We've received a distress signal from just outside Zeta II Reticuli...turns out your headphones will self-destruct in five minutes if you don't press play on this episode immediately! JK, but SURPRISE! Enjoy this early episode release in honor of opening night of Alien: Romulus! We're super stoked to go see it ton...

Ready or Not, here we come with a fresh episode straight off the Cinebytes production line! Have some fun with Jason and Dusty as they explore a FANTASTIC horror comedy from the team behind Abigail and Scream 5 & 6 - Radio Silence! This movie is a lot of fun and will subvert more of your expectations than you think! Do you have a bitter old Aunt that's always raining on your parade? Have...

Alright everyone, please don't call the cops on us for this episode like a nosy neighborhood busybody...We're doing science! I understand that those ideas don't...resonate with everyone, but if you look the other way on this, you may just experience the greatest sensual pleasure there is! The boys are back and talking about HP Lovecraft's From Beyond, directed by Stuart Gordon!...

ALL ABOARD THE SHAGGIN' WAGON!...no, THE STABBIN' WAGON!...wait, no, the van said "Plowing Service" on the side, didn't it...either way, we get the point (eye roll). Join Jason and Dusty this week as they talk about the somehow simultaneously smutty AND classy film "X"! So much love for the horror genre gently swaddled in this beautifully shot movie! Particularly...

Well, hello there! Step right up and welcome to our private grief counseling session! We've got a full house here ready to receive you, as a matter of fact. Not that you'd notice, of course...not until we want you to, anyway... Join Jason, Dusty, Satony, Zazas and the rest of the gang as we discuss the KILLER dread-fest from 2018 - HEREDITARY! Or, as I call it, "The Graham Fam'...

SURPRISE, CINEBITCHES! Another special episode for all you beautiful, loyal listeners before we get back into our regularly scheduled movie reviews! We got a chance to sit down and chat with the creator of Dread Central and executive producer of Terrifier 2, Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton! We had a great time hanging out with this guy and talking about his career, his upcoming autobiography...

Here's a special treat for our loyal listeners! TWO-day we're releasing TWO episodes on this glorious TWO-sday! We were lucky enough to sit down with actress Meghan Adara from the upcoming UK indie film "The Cellar". Check out our discussion now, streaming on your favorite audio platforms, as well as video if you visit our YouTube! Be sure to visit the Indiegogo campaign to cas...

It's a nice night for a walk...down memory lane! Join Dusty and Jason this week as they discuss the James Cameron CLASSIC AND DEFINITELY A HORROR FILM from 1984, The Terminator! Sure it's sci-fi, sure it's action, but I mean, come on...Arnold is just walking around wasting fools left and right, pulls a man's heart out of his chest and does a cute little solo surgery session on...

Greetings, Night Owls! Join us this week as we kick back and wind down with a little late night TV! David Dastmalchian knocks it out of the park as late night talk show host Jack Delroy in this highly controversial and highly polarizing movie! Look, we're not crazy about the AI either, but when you've got sidekicks pulling worms out of their bellies under hypnosis, psychic mediums being...

On this episode, we talk about another Clive Barker, gothic horror, tragic romance masterpiece! Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd (NOT Eddie Murphy) shine in this heartbreaking story of love, loss, misunderstanding, grief and gentrification. Helen Lyle really gets put through the ringer in this one, folks. You don't want to miss it! Come be our victim! It was always you! It's Candyman! That&...

Hello, Sidn-, uh...loyal listener! What's YOUR favorite scary movie? I'd be willing to bet that the movie reviewed in THIS week's episode of The Cinebytes would be the answer to that question for a LOT of people. It's SCREAM, released in 1996! We'll tackle all the big questions one might have while watching this; Did Casey Becker ever actually have a chance to pass her qui...

COLLEGE KIDS! And anyone else who wants to take a listen, of course...join us this week for a slight change of pace! We've covered plenty of horror movies with comedy, but this is our first official HORROR COMEDY! And it's a real doozy...so strap in for this hilarious adventure full of miscommunication, misguided heroism and misleading context clues! Otherwise people might just show up a...

Welcome to this week's episode of The Cinebytes! We're talking about "Boobz & Blood: The Movie"! Oh wait, no, it's called Hostel. Yes, you heard right, we're doing ANOTHER Eli Roth movie ALREADY...thanks, Jason. The last one went so well, he thought, "What the hell, let's give it another go!". If gore isn't your thing, don't worry, there&a...

Lesson of the day: If you find a giant hole in your parking garage after an earthquake, maybe don't explore it. But if you do, and also find a book bound in teeth and human skin, maybe don't take it...But if you do...maybe don't open it...BUT IF YOU DOOO...DEFINITELY DON'T READ THE LATIN! NEVER. READ. THE. LATIN. In this week's episode, the boys explore all the things thes...

We're barking at the moon on this week's episode! Join us as we talk about the OTHER Rick Baker werewolf movie from 1981. He passed the torch halfway through to some guy named Rob (friggin' Bottin!), but it turned out to be doggone good work anyway! Serial killers, beautiful secluded resorts and smiley face stickers galore, The Howling is sure to delight no matter your horror prefer...

Talk to the hand! Seriously, these kids seem to love it! Listen in as Dusty, Nick and Jason talk to you about Talk to Me, the 2023 Aussie banger that puts a twist on the possession genre! Trigger warnings for self-harm and grief topics aside, this movie was heavy, but still somehow a good time! From house parties featuring Australian gangsta rap and tragic endings to make out sessions with the fam...

Welp...here we go again, y'all! Tackling another classic early on in our "poddlerhood". We've seen this one so many times we were in good...shape...to do so, though. It's the movie that revolutionized the industry and kicked off the slasher craze that defined the 80's...John Carpenter's Halloween! Join us as we discuss Michael's driving prowess, Looney Loomi...

Join the boys for a jungle barbecue this week as they talk about Eli Roth's 2013 tribute to cannibal films - The Green Inferno! This one's got everything; plane crashes, tribe members tripping out on "edibles", activists singing campfire songs and even an explosive (and embarrassing) "outhouse" scene! It's gonna get weird, so come hungry and feel free to bring a...

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! On this week's episode, the gang takes on one of the most celebrated films the world of horror has ever seen! Join Dusty, Jason and Nick as they chat about William Peter Blatty's THE EXORCIST, directed by the late, great William Friedkin! Will Father Merrin succeed in driving out his old nemesis, Pazuzu? Will Damien conquer his crisis of faith? Will Re...

We're taking it back to 2007's found-footage classic, Paranormal Activity. Dusty, Nick, and Jason cover this great beginning to a continuing horror franchise. Oren Peli's first film is a great listen for any supernatural horror fan. Contact us at cinebytespod@gmail.com Follow the show @cinebytespod on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram Listen on all major streaming platforms, as w...

Step on in and let's get on with Get Out! Jordan Peele's beautiful and POWERFUL cinematic debut! You'd think he'd been doing this for years by this point. Dusty, Nick and Jason have their hands full with this one, might be nice to relax afterwards with a nice cup of hot tea... Contact us at cinebytespod@gmail.com Follow the show at cinebytespod on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Ins...