Troglodyte Horror and Cult Film Review

We didn't really have a plan or a goal set for October or this year's Halloween. With so much going on in our lives, we are grateful to be recording and are blessed to have a new location. However, by coincidence our episode of "The ABC's of Death falls on Halloween week. We don't go into every 26 of these short films. We give our top 5 favorites and honorary mentions. Audio clips for the opening...

This is going to be a freestyling episode. The guest we had scheduled, had to postpone. So rather than not record. We decided to just chat away and throw some ideas back and forth. And marvel at our new recording location at "On the Rocks Tavern" in downtown historic Laredo, Texas, 1110 Lincoln St. Audio clips for the opening are The Dark Knight (2008), Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warrior...

This episode we take at look at the cult classic of the 80s, The Lost Boys. After months of staring at the poster on my wall, Tim finally sees what the film is all about. Plus Loki Jesse takes a deep look within his soul and wonders if the film still holds up. Plus we are now recording at our new location, On the Rocks Tavern located at 1110 Lincoln St, in historic downtown Laredo, Texas.   Audio...

Please, welcome back! Tim!!! Tim is back in the cave. And his pick on his come back episode is "Get Out" from Jordan Peele. It has been about six years since the films release. Is it too soon to discuss this film? No, it's never too soon to discuss any film. Sit back and relax as you hear our take. Audio clips from Get Out (2017) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owners, Scream Factory...

This was record back in July. The Masque of the Red Death starring Vincent Price and directed by Roger Corman. Tim and Loki Jesse sit down to discuss this horror classic from the 1960s. Tim has never seen a Vincent Price. The only think he knows of Vincent Price was from his voice work in Scooby Doo and the 13 Ghosts. But now, he gets to watch Vincent in his prime and glory. Did he like it? Audio...

The month of September is Hispanic Heritage Month. I decide to start off the month with this hidden gem of the 80s. From Mexican director, Ruben Galindo Jr, comes Cemetery of Terror. And filling as guest host for episode, we have Victor from Band of Terror. Victor was nice to let me record as his humble home and discuss this zombie horror with me. Audio clips from Cemetery of Terror (1985) are own...

This was recorded back in May or June. Tim's wife Kelly was going to record with us but she was feeling sick that day. So, we carried on and discuss this early 2000s teen comedy. Sugar & Spice was release in 2001 and riding high on the resurgence of teen comedy films. Did we like the film? And how did a real life event inspired this film. Audio clips from Sugar & Spice (2001) are owned and copyrig...

We recorded this episode on location at "On the Rocks Tavern" with our guest. We got Eddie Medina, owner of the "On the Rocks Tavern" and local vendor, Herlaka Rose. Eddie was kind of enough to let me record at his place of business as we all discuss the movie "Witchboard." Starring Todd Allen, Stephen Nichols, and the late beautiful, Tawny Kitaen. Audio clips from Witchboard (1986) are owned and...

Jerry Mayhem of our local Toy Syndicate, is this episode's guest host, filling in for Tim. This episode is record on location in the back room of our friend, Erik's shop, Infinite Apparel and Collectibles. Also as told in this episode, I accidently did not pack an extra microphone. So, we had to share one microphone between us. Passing it back and forth. With that being said, this episode's movie...

Hey its Tim! Wait! Tim is still on leave?!? That's right, we recorded this back in June. In June, we sat down and discuss John Carpenter's The Thing. One of the best remakes in film and horror history. Now we dive in the who was the Thing and who wasn't. How paranoia affects people's judgement and mentally. We take a complete deep dive in the mind of people's fears. Nah, we don't do that. We just...

With Tim being away, the beautiful Nightmare Kristy, Owner of Nightmare Toys and Nightmare Café in Las Vegas, NV, fills in as guest host on this episode. We discuss My Best Friend's Exorcism based on the book by the same name written by Grady Hendrix with screenplay by Jenna Lamia. How is different from the book. A whole lot different as we review this coming of age movie mixed with horror element...

This is probably the last time we mention a double feature back-to-back topic. Being that the following episode had nothing to do with Johnny Depp. But plans change. However as promised, here is our second episode of Johnny Depp films. "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" A very crazy film from start to finish. Based on the book of the same name from Hunter S. Thompson. Audio clips from Fear and Loath...

On the previous episode, we said it was a Johnny Depp double feature. However, things changed and we decided to push this crossover episode with Eso Sir from the Fears 'N' Beers podcast next. The next Johnny Depp episode will be available in the following weeks. Now we usually have our guest pick the movie they want to talk about. And Eso Sir choose 1997's Gummo, written and directed by Harmony Ko...

We are back with a slate of new episodes. We start with our Johnny Depp double feature. Back to back films starring JD. On this episode, we talk about The Ninth Gate (1999). And discuss its controversial director, Roman Polanski. As we try to figure out what this film was all about and what Depp's character, Dean Corso, really gets out of this deal. Audio clips from The Ninth Gate (1999) are owned...

We celebrate Pride Month with taking a looking at this cult classic from the early 2000s. But I'm a Cheerleader, is film that holds a special place in everyone's heart. Audio clips from But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owners. Clips are used for transition and to further the discussion of the program. Patreon Support Thank you to our supporters we apprecia...

Four Rooms is a film I had mention to Tim when we review "Reservoir Dogs." While our original plan was to discuss "The Lost Boys." However, "The Lost Boys" was not available on Tubi or Netflix anymore. But I did notice that "Four Rooms" was now available to watch on Pluto TV. So we decide to discuss that instead. Audio clips from Four Rooms (1995) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owne...

After last episode's explosive review of Practical Magic (1998). Loki Jesse said that "Practical Magic" is just "The Craft" for adults. Tim fired back with F** you! So, on this episode we continue the battle with our review of "The Craft." Tim have never seen the film. So did he end up liking it. Audio clips from The Craft (1996) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owners. Clips are used...

After two episodes of deep dives, we get back to our regular format. Review films! Tim chose today's film and damn he was ready for a fight! Did I make it out alive or Did I back down? Download to find out. Audio clips from Practical Magic (1998) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owners. Clips are used for transition and to further the discussion of the program. Patreon Support Thank y...

On this episode, we are recording in the backroom of local business, Infinite Apparel and Collectibles. At the time of recording, it is May the 4 th ! However, instead of Star Wars, we are talking horror. I decide to discuss something that has been brought to my attention. Do reviews matter to horror fans? Does Box Office revenue matter to horror fans? What is better for horror? Mainstream or indi...

175! We made to 175 episodes!!!!! What a milestone! Because its such a milestone, Tim thought that we celebrate by doing a film comparison between the original Evil Dead (1981) and the Remake Evil Dead (2013). What a coincidence that we this as Evil Dead Rise (2023) is now in theaters. However, we will only be focusing the original and the remake. Also, we discuss out rankings and define it. Audio...

We finished the prom season with Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. Tim could now escape the season with us talking about the follow up to the original Prom Night. Did he like this better than the first one? Also, what happen to all our old episodes? Why are they suddenly gone? Find out in this episode. Audio clips from Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful...

How does Kevin Smith do horror? Well, he taps into our worst deepest fears of being kidnapped and being turned into a Walrus. Kevin Smith second foray into horror is a body horror the likes of which David Cronenberg would be somewhat happy to inspired. We discuss Tusk and speak of the impact A24 films has had on horror and film. Audio clips from Tusk (2014) are owned and copyrighted by their respe...

It's that time of the year again, Prom Season! For this episode, I chose the classic slasher, The Prowler. Will Tim enjoy this horror of the early 80s? Director by Joseph Zito and with special effects by Tom Savini, The Prowler is a great watch for horror fans of the 1980s. Plus, we discuss the latest Scream 6. Audio clips from The Prowler (1980) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owner...

On this episode, we discuss the topic of "The impact an actor has on a movie and how it could be good or bad." We go deep in this conversation. Patreon Support Thank you to our supporters we appreciate you and your faith in us. Angelica Luera Kash Mansinghani If you want your name mention in the show notes or want to request a film for us to watch and review. Join out Patreon at https://patreon.co...

Tim wanted to the good stuff in horror films. Loki Jesse decided to show him the good stuff. On this episode, Loki Jesse introduce Tim to Dario Argento presents Demoni also known as Demons, directed by Lamberto Bava. Did Tim like it or fall asleep? Audio clips from Demons (1985) are owned and copyrighted by their respectful owners. Clips are used for transition and to further the discussion of the...