The Shock Doctors Podcast

In this long-delayed sequel to Zombieland, Matt and Jim find that it’s not the familiar that grates on you, but the new, different, and terrible. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d … Continue reading "Episode 31 – Zombielan...

Matt and Jim discover that, whether it’s the past or present day, if you bring a patchwork corpse back to life, people are gonna end up dead. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next … Continue reading "Episode 30 – Depraved"

Matt and Jim discover that Gary Dauberman’s script has rendered Andy Muchietti’s second It film terminally wacky, in spite of some strong performances and cast chemistry. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d … Continue reading "Episo...

In this episode, Matt and Jim discover that just as Adam Brody says, the rich really are different. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? Feel free to … Continue reading "Episode 28 – Ready or Not"

In a move that endears the filmmakers to your hosts – Matt in particular – Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark dispenses with 80s nostalgia and goes straight back to the source – the 60s. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or … Continue reading "Episode 27 – Scary Stori...

While it’s got plenty of other stuff going for it, it’s worth noting that Crawl has the best shooting-a-gator-in-the-mouth action this side of Eraser. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us … Continue reading "Episode 26 &#8211...

Matt and Jim’s takeaway from Ari Aster’s latest bonkers mindfuck is, when someone invites you to a Swedish summer festival, say no. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? … Continue reading "Episode 25 – Mid...

If you went into Annabelle Comes Home expecting demons to be defeated by the power of love and faith… well, you were right. Again. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us … Continue reading "Episode 24 – Annabelle Comes Home"

Surprise, everyone! We’re a week early. Matt and Jim discover that Child’s Play loses something when you cut out the voodoo and Brad Dourif screaming gibberish. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d … Continue reading "Episode 23 &#82...

Despite the occasional spurt of humor, Matt thinks this movie is an expression of deep-seated depression on the part of Jim Jarmusch. His co-host finds it hard to disagree. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the … Continue reading "Episode 22 – The Dead Don&...

Matt and Jim celebrate Father’s Day by discussing “Ma,” in which Octavia Spencer does her level best to invest a sometimes shaky script with a metric shit-ton of whackadoo energy. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for … Continue reading "Episode 21...

As it turns out, the answer to “What if Superman but evil?” is pretty much exactly what you might expect. Well, maybe a little more lame. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d … Continue reading "Episode 20 – Brightburn"

Matt and Jim go back in time to check out some 2000s throwback schlock and discover that, in The Haunting of Molly Hartley, Molly isn’t really being haunted. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next … Continue reading "Episode 19 – The Haunting of M...

In this episode, Matt and Jim watch Linda Cardellini run screaming toward a lot of doors slammed in her face, and also ask, is anyone really scared of CGI python jaws? Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea … Continue reading "Episode 18 – The Curse of La Llorona"

Yes, Rotten Tomatoes, sometimes remade is better. But really – how much better? Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? Feel free to send us a DM on … Continue reading "Episode 17 – Pet Sematary"

Somehow, we don’t think this is what the organizers of Hands Across America had in mind. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? Feel free to send us … Continue reading "Episode 16 – Us"

This slasher spoof may not have been the horror version of Memento that Jim wanted, but it was still a pretty good time. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to … Continue reading "Episode 15 – You Might Be the Killer"

In this episode, Matt and Jim discover that, like Tree Gelbman, this franchise gets a little weaker each time it comes back. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check … Continue reading "Episode 14 – Happy Death Day 2U"

In this episode, Matt and Jim discover that there’s something wrong with Miles – he’s just not very scary. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? Feel free … Continue reading "Episode 13 – The Prodigy"

In this episode, we delve into the tortured underbelly of the LA art scene, where artists pour their blood, sweat, and tears literally into their work. Apologies for the late upload, everyone. Jim was, to borrow a phrase from Morf Vandewalt, ensorcelled by his other responsibilities yesterday and failed to post. Please follow us on … Continue reading "Episode 12 – Velvet Buzzsaw"

In this episode, we discover that M. Night Shyamalan has followed up a surprise stealth sequel to Unbreakable that no one knew they wanted with a sequel to Split that everyone could have done without. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune … Continue reading "Episode 11 – Glass"

What’s this? A new episode a week early? Well, folks, we thought we’d get a jump on the new year’s upcoming wave of horror releases with Escape Room. If you’re wondering what you would get if you crossed Saw with Cube… this is it. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or … Continue reading "Episode 10 –...

Sorry folks, we pulled a fast one on you. Instead of You Might Be the Killer, we give you a delightful zombie-musical-romantic-comedy import from our friends in the UK. Hopefully you aren’t too angry with us. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or … Continue reading "Episode 9 – A...

In this bonus episode, we discuss some of our favorite horror films from the past year – those we hadn’t already covered, that is. If you’re looking to avoid spoilers, we discuss Hereditary, A Quiet Place, Apostle, Cam, The Endless, and Summer of 84. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or … Continue reading "Episode 8.5...

In this episode, Matt and Jim settle in for a very long 86 minutes. Why can’t more exorcism movies be good? Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? … Continue reading "Episode 8 – The Possession of Hannah Grace"