The Deadlights

For months, we've been searching for Leslie. Every clue has led nowhere. Every lead has gone cold. Now, a mysterious company known as The Garcia Corporation has stepped forward with an offer: they'll help us find Leslie, there's just one catch... This is the beginning of our most dangerous chapter yet. 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 You...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive into 28 Days Later (2002) and explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Danny Boyle and Alex Garland that reinvented zombie horror for a new generation. We break down how the film’s raw digital look and guerrilla-style filmmaking created an atmosphere unlike anything audiences had seen before. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:51 Welcome to the Dea...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we review From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — the genre-blending cult classic from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. We break down the film’s origins from Robert Kurtzman, explore how Rodriguez and Tarantino’s styles combine, and highlight practical effects insights from Greg Nicotero. From crime thriller to vampire horror, we analyze what makes From Dusk...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we descend into one of the most claustrophobic and psychologically intense horror films of the 2000s. We explore how the film’s brutal action and survival elements mirror the characters’ internal struggles — blurring the line between physical danger and emotional collapse. We also go behind the scenes to uncover how the filmmakers brought the caves to lif...

How did Cape Fear land in Scorsese's lap — and become one of the most unsettling thrillers of the ’90s? In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we break down the film’s unexpected production journey, Robert De Niro’s chilling performance as Max Cady, and the haunting score that turns every scene into a nightmare. We explore whether this remake transcends its source material — and why it still l...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we saddle up and head into the brutal frontier with “Bone Tomahawk” (2015) — a film that quietly reinvented the western by injecting it with relentless horror. We break down how S. Craig Zahler fought to get the movie made, explore the film’s extremely tight shooting schedule, and discuss how its stripped-down production helped amplify the tension. From Z...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast , we review Eyes Without a Face (1960) and explore how this French horror classic left a lasting scar on the genre. From its haunting visuals to its exploration of toxic relationships to its influence on films like Halloween (1978) and The Skin I Live In (2011), this one deserves a second look. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:43 Welcome to the Deadlights 02:10 L...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast , we dive deep into the 1990 sci-fi horror sequel that brought the Predator out of the jungle and into the hot streets of Los Angeles. We break down whether this follow-up is a successful sequel or a misfire, pull back the curtain on how its explosive action sequences were made, and of course—quote some of the film’s classic one-liners. Chapters: 00:00 Tea...

This week on The Deadlights Podcast, we’re diving into The Void (2016) — a low-budget cosmic horror that punches WAY above its weight. We explore how filmmakers Jeremy Gillespie & Steven Kostanski pulled off some of the decade’s most memorable practical effects, all while navigating an ambitious indie production filled with creatures, cults, and cosmic terror. We break down the film’s Lovecraf...

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast , we dive deep into Terrifier (2016) — the brutal, blood-soaked film that introduced horror fans to one of the genre’s newest icons: Art the Clown . We uncover the origins of Art, the twisted mind of filmmaker Damien Leone , and the movie’s jaw-dropping practical effects that helped it earn its cult status. But we also ask the question… does Terrifier deli...

We’re kicking off Season 5 with a big splash ! 💥 This week, we welcome our brand new co-host Matthew to the Deadlights and dive teeth-first into Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) — the movie that changed summer blockbusters forever. Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes chaos that nearly sank the production, explore the film’s lasting legacy in horror and adventure cinema , and even pitch “Jaw...

The Deadlights Podcast returns for Season 5 , and this time we’re going deeper into the darkness — exploring new horrors, strange realities, and the twisted stories behind the films that shaped the genre. From psychological nightmares to blood-soaked cult classics, this season brings you: 🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from iconic horror films 🩸 Deep dives into themes that haunt us 👻 The mysteriou...

The Deadlights have spoken.  After Leslie vanished into the alternate dimension, something... or someone ... was sent back. Meet Matthew , the new host of The Deadlights Podcast — chosen (or perhaps created ) by the Deadlights themselves to carry on the horror. Season 5 marks the beginning of a new chapter: new voices, new nightmares, and a brand-new energy from beyond the veil. 👀 Get ready — Sea...

Something strange is happening at The Deadlights Podcast ...  Our beloved co-host Leslie has vanished — pulled into an alternate dimension somewhere deep inside the Deadlights. We’re doing everything we can to bring her back... but until then, the show must go on. As we prepare for Season 5 , we’re opening the portal for new voices, new horrors, and maybe... a new co-host. 🩸 Stay tuned for update...

Welcome to The Deadlights Podcast: Season 5. New horrors. New stories. Same dark heart of cinema. This is the official new intro to The Deadlights Podcast , marking the start of a brand-new era for horror fans everywhere. We’re diving deeper than ever into how horror movies are made — from chilling classics to modern nightmares — and what makes them stick in our brains long after the credits roll....

The Deadlights Podcast is back for Season 5 — and this time, we’re going even deeper into the dark heart of horror. 💀 Get ready for another season packed with: 🎬 Deep dives into classic and modern horror movies 🔪 Behind-the-scenes stories from the creepiest productions 🩸 Honest reviews, wild debates, and plenty of blood-soaked fun This season, we’ll explore everything from psychological horror...

A news team trails a man as he travels into the world of Eden Parish to find his missing sister, where it becomes apparent that this paradise may not be as it seems. Directed by Ti West Written by Ti West Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thed...

When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt. Directed by Fritz Lang Written by Thea von Harbou & Fritz Lang Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. Directed by David Fincher Written by Andrew Kevin Walker Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down "The Tooth Fairy", a mysterious serial killer. Aiding him is imprisoned forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter. Directed by Brett Ratner Written by Ted Tally Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe f...

A boy receiving treatment for his auto-immune disorder discovers that the house he's living in isn't as safe as he thought. Directed by Ciarán Foy Written by David Chirchirillo, Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.you...

After an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue. Directed by Stuart Gordon Written by Stuart Gordon, Dennis Paoli & William Norris Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more...

A young widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a deceased ventriloquist. Directed by James Wan Written by Leigh Whannell Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadligh...

An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders. Directed by Dario Argento Written by Dario Argento & Daria Nicolodi Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this ht...

A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, an unsettling affair that reopens old wounds and creates new tensions. Directed by Kayrn Kusama Written by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi Directed by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) Shot at Playground Social Studios ( https://www.playgroundsocial.com/ ) 🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thed...