The Spoiler Room Podcast

Filmmakers Garo Setian and Joe Knetter stop by The Spoiler Room to talk about their new upcoming sci-fi action film "Space Wars: Quest for the Deepstar". We discuss the challenges of making a sci-fi epic on limited time and budget, how the talented cast came together, special effects, the decline of physical media and more. It was a great discussion you don't want to miss. IMDB: http...

Filmmaker, author and philanthropist Elizabeth Blake-Thomas stops by to talk about her new film "Hunt Club" 2023 with Mena Suvari, Casper Van Dien, and Micky Rourke. We had a great discussion about how the film came together, what the story is really about and doing a film in a genre she normally doesn't make films in. We also talk about her work as Official Ambassador of Awareness T...

The Spoiler Room Crew travel to the land of Lars Van Trier and visit Dogville from 2003. We talk about the statements about humanity Trier is making as well as the performances, especially Nicole Kidman. Then they debate about the ending and how they feel about it.

This month is "Kidman in 4D" We are looking at four films that star Nicole Kidman. One film from the past four decades. We put our god complexes aside and discuss the 1993 thriller "Malice" starring Nicole Kidman, Alec Baldwin, Bill Pullman and many other familiar faces. Find out why the Crew think this is one of craziest films from word smith Aaron Sorkin.

We say good by to "Remote Controlled" Month with a look at a sci-fi film from 1994. While it was a great year for movies, it doesn't mean evey movie was great. Tune in as the Crew discuss their mixed feelings on "The Puppet Masters". We talk about the great practical effects, the star studded cast and why this movie just is not as good as it could have been. 

Filmmaker J. Horton discusses his new film "Craving" (2023) , out now on Amazon Prime. We talk about the challenges of making a film with many characters, his influences, practical vs CGI effects, and working with a limited budget. It was a very fun converstation. You can find more about J. Horton in the links below: J Horton Website: https://www.thejhorton.com/ Podcast: https://www.thej...

We continue our celebration of ten years of podcasting with another "Perfect 10" Episode. Things get existential as the Crew talk  worms, pigs, metaphor, and meaning of the film "Upstream Color".  Find out if this film still holds up after ten years and why it requires multiple viewings. This time it is a first time viewing for "The Movieman", did he dig it? Find out....

We get a chance to talk to filmmaker Lee Demarbre about his new film  Enter The Drag Dragon  currently in theaters across Canada. He talks about his love for martial arts films, filming in Ottawa, Canada,  Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter , and what it was like trying to make a film like this during covid. Oh we also talk Dick toes, Dildos, and creating super villains. Check out the  Enter The Drag Dra...

We press another button on "Remote Controlled" month on The Spoiler Room Podcast with a look at the 2013 sci-fi action romance film "The Host". The Crew try to wrap their heads around this film written by the person who brought us twilight. Is there a good film in here? Does it waste the talent in front of the camera? Just how awkward can they make things? Tune in. #TheHost2013...

March 2023 is "Remote Controlled" Month in the Spoiler Room. All month we will be looking at movies involving people being controlled by aliens. We kick things off with a lively debate over the 1987 sci-fi action film "The Hidden". Find out who has a fondness for the film and who really was not impressed. The crew discuss special effects, what could be improved if it was remade and the cameos. It...

​We close out our "Evil Deaduary" month with a "sequel" to the Spanish​ horror film "Tomb of the Blind Dead". Join the crew as the light the fireworks to talk about "Return of the Evil Dead" where people can't seem to find the open door, don't know how to use a torch, and really just make odd decisions. Is this film a so bad its good film or is it just bad? We try to answer that question.

The Crew are at odds about this 2013 remake of the classic "Evil Dead".  We debate about the changes made to the story, if it added anything new (good and bad) to the franchise and  if watching it 10 years later has changed certain crew member's view of film.  One of the O.G. Spoiler Room Crew members, Gabe, to share his wild experience at the world premiere of the film.

We find ourselves back in 1988 again for this "Evil Deaduary" episode. We look at a slasher film with a super natural twist. Find out why the crew thinks this film both was influence by horror films of the past  AND influenced many horror films to come after it. We talk about the awkard sex scenes, all too realistic special F/X and more. Check it out now.

Kicking off "EVIL Deaduary" month with a look at the horror action film "Shaolin vs Evil Dead". We discuss the action, comedy, zombies, vampires, magic, romance and everything else that this movie has going on. Find out if The Crew think this film is worth watching even with the dubbing. Find even more content on our website: https://www.specialmarkproductions.com

Welp as our "E-ticket" month nears the station, we cover our last train film for the month. Grab some hard liquor and join the Crew as they discuss "Snakes on a Train" from 2006 from #Asylum. They try to disssect this film, talk #mockbusters , and the surprisingly good practical F/X.  We also discuss the awkwardness of one particular scene and how far The Asylum has come since this film. #Sna...

We finally sit down with film maker Dakota Ray to discuss his new film "Prince of the Crimson Void". We discuss the challenges he had making the film, his approach to making his art, and his use of color in all of his films. You can see  Dakota's art for yourself here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYLCDlEn1sxIy7KGRR2Uag

Hard to believe we have been doing this podcast for ten years but here we are. We kick off our "Perfect 10" monthly special series with a look at the star studde, sci-fi film "Snowpiercer". Find out if the Crew have warmed up to this film or if it still left them chilled. They talk about the good, the bad and the frozen. You don't want to miss this spirited episode.​ #snowpiercer  #tildaswint...

Veteran Filmmaker James Cullen Bressack takes a break from his busy schedule to talk with us about his new film based on a play written by his late father called "Murder, Anyone?". We discuss how James was able to bring this labor of love together, the difference in directing comedy versus action or horror, and what it was like directing a film with a character based off his father. It was a wonde...

We get a chance to talk to Midwest film maker Richard Burgin about his new film "FANG". We discuss Lynn Lowery, indie filmmaking challenges, and the personal influences that lead to making the his dramatic horror film.   Find out more information about his film here: https://www.facebook.com/fangmovie/

We sit down with filmmaker and friend of The Spoiler Room, Cole Meredith about his long awaited horror film "RISE". We discuss the challenges he and the crew faced, the highs and lows of indie filmmaking and what it feels like to finally have the film completed. We also talk about where the idea for the film came from which may surprise you.

​We give you an E-Ticket to ride with The Crew to look at "The Lady Vanishes" from 1938. The Crew try to unravel this Alfred Hitchcock train mystery. The discuss the surprisingly amount of humor, the not-Nazi bad guys, and how you still see the classic Hitchcock style in this early work of his. And what about those miniatures?

We start out our 10th year of our podcast with a look at the classic ensemble murder mystery "Murder On the Orient Express" from 1974. Join the Crew as we discuss the unusual portrayal of Peroit, the stellar cast, and how it ranks among other murder mysteries. Everyone is suspected of having fun with this episode.​ Check out even more content on our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/SpecialMarkProdu...

We close out "C is for Camp" month and the year with this classic camp horror film. It is a full house in The Spoiler Room. The Crew talk about why this film has endured for forty years, what separates it from other camp slashers, that icon final scene and more. It is one of our most rowdy episodes of the year that you do NOT want to miss.

We have finally arrived at our last "The Horror of 1988" special. Angelique is back in this extended episode to talk about one of the weirdest 1988 horror films we have  covered this year.  This film tries to do it all, from being a raunchy 80s teen comedy to slasher to...something. Tune in to see if this film is worth cheering about. Tech difficulties be damned, Ian still gets a chance...

It may be freezing outside but it doesn't mean Camp is cancelled. The Spoiler Room Crew fight through some tech difficulties to talk the 2015 film "Summer Camp". Find out why they feel this film should have been released 10 years earlier. There is a spirited debate on if this is a good movie. They talk about how it borrows from other films, teases but doesn't deliver and more.