The Spoiler Room Podcast

A new voice joins us in the Spoiler Room as we take a stab at this cult classic horror film from director William Lustig starring Joe Spinell. "Maniac" from 1980 is gory, graphic, and wild. Does it deserve the praise? Does it still hold up? And how about those practical effects? Tune in to hear the Crew weigh in. Hexen Arcane:  https://www.hexenarcane.com/ Shame List Picture Show:  https://cinepun...

One of the last Pre-code films we will look at as part of our special series this year. We watch the cautionary tale of the 1933 film "Maniac" also known as "Sex Maniac". Find out just why this film is still being talked about in film circles. Is this as bad as many say? Was it yet another film that contributed to the Hayes code? Find out and also find out what we will talk about next month for ou...

"Multiple Maniacs" month is here. We are looking at four films this month that all have the one word title "Maniac". We kick it off with a look at a British psychological thriller from Hammer Film Productions. The Crew discuss what they enjoyed about it and how it did not deliver quite what the poster promised...is it worth checking out this spooky season. Find out and find out if it drove any of...

Chad Ferrin is back once again. This time around we talk about his film "H.P. Lovecraft's The Old Ones". We discuss the practical effects, the challenge of adapting Lovecraft to a movie and should a filmmaker worry about offending people or just tell the story they want to tell. "The Old Ones" will be showing on Saturday Oct 12th at the Sawdust City Fright Fest. Info for the fest listed below. Saw...

Actress Kristina Bryan and Filmmaker Robert Love return to discuss their finished indie sci-fi/horror film "A Time To Die", one of three features playing at #SawdustCityFrightFest Oct 11th, 2024. We talk about what a long strange trip it has been getting the film completed, action scenes, and more. More info about the Fest here: https://www. SawdustCityFrightfest.com https://www.timecommunitytheat...

One half of the directing team for the new indie film "Purgatory Jack" stops by to talk about what went into the movie, world building and more. Follow Purgatory Jack on Instagram: @PurgatoryJackMovie and @butlerbros Purgatory Jack will be one of three features playing #SawdustCityFrightFest Saturday Oct 12th, 2024. More info about the Fest here: https://www. SawdustCityFrightfest.com https://www....

We get a chance to talk to the talented filmmaker   @mitzipeirone5570   about her new film #SaintClare Starring #BellaThorne. We discuss shooting a feature film on a short schedule, how the cast came together, the artistic approach to some of the more visually stunning scenes, and a whole lot more. Stay up to date with what is happening with Saint Clare by following Mitzi and Bella's Instagram cha...

We end our "Dry Month" with this four hour long epic. Before Robert Deniro was Al Capone he was ...NOODLES? Find out what that is about and if this film needed to be as long as it did. Did the crew enjoy it? Why are there no Oscars to its name? We answer these questions and more. You'll Probably Agree: https://www.ypareviews.com/ Literary License Podcast:  ⁠⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠⁠ Kicking th...

"Dry Month" Continues with our look at Prohibition themed films. This one from the 80s really left the Crew with mix feelings. Is this film as good as many say or is a poor script masked by all the on screen talent. We have a full room to debate this star studded film. Literary License Podcast:  ⁠⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠⁠ Kicking the Seat:  ⁠⁠https://kickseat.com/⁠ Jeff York's si...

It's another Pre-code film ya see, myah! This one stars the mug Edward G Robinson. The Spoiler Room Crew take on "The Little Giant". How does this relate to the other pre-code gangster films and how could it have contributed to the forming of the Hayes Code? Tune in as we discuss. #podcast #precodemovies #littlegiant #robinson Literary License Podcast:  ⁠⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠⁠...

Kicking off a new month of episodes. For "Dry Month" we are looking at movies involving prohibition. Today we look at a star studded musical comedy about two rival gangs and a woman looking to make a name for herself in organized crime. Join the crew as they discuss the rat pack, the dark moments, and a surprise performance by Peter Faulk. #RobinandTheSevenHoods #franksinatra Literary Li...

We close out our "By Any Means" Month in The Spoiler Room with a look at the 1983 multiple Razzie nominated film "The Lonely Lady" Starring Pia Zadora. We try to unpack this film that some thought was not as bad as others thought it was. Plus we talk garden hoses, Hollywood, and how this could be an 80s version of Showgirls. The Blonde in Front: https://www.youtube.com/@theblon...

That time again where we look at another Pre code film. The crew try to decipher how it is supposed to be a comedy. We discuss the risqué visuals and dialog, how hard it is to get behind a character you really don't like, and how much of this film is why the Hayes Code were created. Yep another one :D There are a lot of red flags for "The Red Headed Woman". Literary License Podcast: ...

Who knew we would get this far? Join us for a special extended episode of The Spoiler Room Podcast as we celebrate our 500th episode by deconstructing "Showgirls" Starring Elizabeth Berkely. You may be surprised at the discussion as we talk about what is lying beneath the surface of a film many consider "So Bad It's Good". We go into each character, the satire, and our feel...

It is "By Any Means" month as we look at films where the main character does what ever they can to rise up the social ladder, get something made, etc. The crew discuss their mixed feelings on this drama staring Joan Crawford. Literary License Podcast:  https://www.llpodcast.com/ Kicking the Seat:  https://kickseat.com/

The Spoiler Room brave a trip to St. Trinian's to review "Blue Murder at St. Trinian's" While there was no murder there were plenty of hijinks. Tune in to hear the crew discuss this second installment in a series of movies none of them were aware of until now. Literary License Podcast:  https://www.llpodcast.com/ Kicking the Seat:  https://kickseat.com/

We head back before the code again to look at this "horror" film starring Bela Lugosi and a wicked unibrow. Find out why this film was not a big hit with the crew and the impact the film had on Lugosi's career. Literary License Podcast:  https://www.llpodcast.com/ Kicking the Seat:  https://kickseat.com/

We have gathered an ensemble Crew around the table and discuss "Murder by Death" starring an ensemble cast of mystery solving characters. Has this film aged well, is it a respectful parody, and is that really Peter Sellers? Find out which Crew member enjoyed this movie and which one is guilty of not liking it. Also help support our crew by checking out their content below: Literary Licen...

We gather up the Crew and take a trip the zoo. Join us as we discuss this 1933 thriller "Murders in the Zoo". We talk about how dark the film is until it isn't, why films like this may have helped spark the "Hayes codes" and how this story has a fantastic villain.

Producer and Actress Victoria Vertuga discusses her new film "Cold Blows The Wind", out now on VOD. We talk about the challenges that came up during the shoot that nearly killed the movie, we discuss her role in the film and the state of the independent film scene. We also discuss horror movies in general. Find out more about "Cold Blows the Wind" Here: https://www.victoriavert...

Filmmaker Adam Steigert stops by The Spoiler Room to talk about his upcoming sequel "Ombis 2: Alien Awakening". Find out what motivated Adam to make a sequel to his 2013 hit "Ombis: Alien Invasion". Find out more about OMBIS 2 here: https://www.facebook.com/Ombismovies Check out Adam's IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4050406/

The summer heat is not the only thing that can be deadly this July. Things get "Murderous" this month as we look at films with the word Murder in the title. Kicking it off is our discussion of the 1997 action thriller "Murder at 1600" starring #WesleySnipes . Find out if this is the podcast that changes all the rules...or something. Check out Joe Randazzo Literary License podca...

The Crew get their sci-fi on as they close out "On The Lam" Month. Things get surreal as we dissect this cult film. Is it deserving of its status? Just how many movies borrowed from this one and how many filmmakers were influenced by it. Visit Ian's Site: https://www.kickseat.com

It is a full house in the Spoiler Room as the crew sit down and talk about the 1956 noir thriller "Nightfall". This was not a dark and storm podcast but instead a solid discuss on how good the crew think the film is and how it holds up today. We talk heros, villains, and private eyes. Shame List Picture Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fDFSoLBTVmTWBmpyOMMvx Literary License Podcast:...

We get to catch up with Director Nicole Cinaglia and Actor Hunter Johnson and discuss their new film "Porcelain". Both also Produced, Acted and Starred in the film. We talk about the challenges of wearing multiple hats, what it was like for Nicole to direct her first feature length film and also horror films in general. Porcelain IG: https://www.instagram.com/porcelainmovie Porcelain FB:...