Watch If You Dare

Society may be quarantined, but the spoop bois Derek and Aaron are still here to deliver the scares. This week, they discuss 2016's Irish-British independent horror film "A Dark Song" written and directed by Liam Gavin. They dig into the quality of acting done between a mostly two person cast, the handling of magic compared to reality and other media, and the emotional toll it had specifically on...

In this special episode, the Spoop Bois finally take on another juggernaut of horror cinema. Scientist and personal friend of the show Devin joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 1982's science fiction horror masterpiece "The Thing" directed by John Carpenter. They dig into the themes of distrust and isolation, how the horror holds up decades later, what else can be said about a film that has been thor...

This week, Aaron and Derek dig into the 2016 South Korean zombie film "Train to Busan" directed by Yeon Sang-ho. They discuss the emotional weight from this film, what constitutes "good" zombie stories, returning to the fears of parenting, and the quality of Korean horror and cinema in general. They also talk about the amazing cast and credits, and their connections with other projects. All aboard...

This week, Derek and Aaron tackle 2015's haunted house flick "We Are Still Here" written and directed by Ted Geoghegan. They discuss how it has a more Fulci vibe compared to Argento, the effective use of ghost story tropes, the shocking amount of gore, among many other topics. They also sample some choice music influenced in horror as well as other usual horror recommendations. Did Derek make it t...

Following the holiday break, Aaron and Derek are joined by returning guest Lauren to tackle 2001's psychological horror film "Session 9" directed by Brad Anderson. They discuss the movie's production and aesthetic with the use of an actual mental hospital, the aspects of masculinity with the main characters, and possibility of supernatural influence. They also touch on the portrayal of mental heal...

It's the 2019 Christmas episode! Aaron and Derek celebrate with 1974's Canadian slasher "Black Christmas" directed by Bob Clark. They discuss how the movie remains horrifying 40+ years later, what sets it apart from the recent string of films they've done, and why they chose to watch it for the holidays. They also cover the serious issues the film tackles, plot similarities to serial killers and o...

This week, the spoop bois Derek and Aaron are joined by returning guest Heather Murray to talk 1984's science fiction horror flick "Night of the Comet" directed by Thom Eberhardt. They discuss how the movie handles strong female protagonists, the horrors of post apocalyptic 80s teenage wasteland, and the portrayal of sisterhood and family. They also get into why Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Ma...

That's not cranberry sauce, it's a podcast! This week, the Spoop Bois Derek and Aaron talk 1987's American slasher "Blood Rage" (also known as "Nightmare at Shadow Woods" and "Slasher") directed by John Grissmer. They discuss the connection to Thanksgiving, Louise Lasser's crazy performance, the ridiculous location of the film, over the top gore, and much more. They also give thanks to many who ha...

For the 25th episode, the spoop boys tackle their first documentary. With friend of the hosts Jeff Rogers (yes, he is a doctor) joining them, they discuss 2015's "The Nightmare" directed by Rodney Ascher. They talk about why the documentary works as a horror movie, they share stories about nightmares and sleep paralysis, and they examine possible theories and causes. Derek is tested by one of the...

It's the first ever Halloween episode! Aaron and Derek put on their masks and discuss 1982's science fiction horror cult classic "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. The boys explain why they chose this bonkers flick to close out the Season of Spoop™ instead of the classic Myers-based original. They also dig into a little bit of Halloween legend, talk about Tom Atkin...

The Season of Spoop™ rolls on! This week, Aaron and Derek tackle 2007's horror comedy film "Murder Party" directed by Jeremy Saulnier. This also marks the first time they've returned to a director (Saulnier directed "Green Room"). They discuss the absurd nature of the movie's set up, terrible art people from college, and tonal shifts in regard to the film's horror and gore. While the premise surro...

The Season of Spoop™ (TM TM TM) starts here! Evan returns to join Derek and Aaron in discussing 1988's "Night of the Demons" directed by Kevin S. Tenney. They discuss the exaggerated fears associated with Halloween, reminisce about the weirdest places they've partied during the season, and say goodbye to an old friend, Podcoin. The boys also dig into the enjoyable trash that makes up this flick an...

This week, the spoop boys discuss 2017's action comedy horror film "Mayhem" directed by Joe Lynch. They discuss the horrors of American work life and culture, dig into the deterioration of an otherwise typical setting, analyze comparisons to "The Belko Experiment," and talk about the general production of the film. Derek likes to think "ham" is in "mayhem," and Aaron let's him embarrass himself. G...

On this special, extra manic episode, special guests Lauren and Jonathan join Aaron and Derek to discuss 1977's Japanese horror comedy film "House" (Hausu) directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. They dig deep into Obayashi's fever dream of a movie sharing fears and interpretations, discussing Japanese imagery, and doing their best to run through the euphoric nightmare-like plot. Fears are shared. Other ho...

For a special 19th episode, Derek and Aaron are joined by guest Chrystle to discuss the 1976 demonic horror classic "The Omen" directed by Richard Donner. They discuss the psychological vs supernatural nature of the film, fears of parenthood, and other religious themes. They also share creepy child stories, Stephen King, and other horror related content. Is this arguably the most well known movie...

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2016's French-Belgian horror drama film "Raw" directed by Julia Ducournau. They discuss the primal fear associated with hunger and desire, Ducournau's direction with the film, and the sisterhood between the characters. They also go into the effective use of gore and shock horror throughout the movie. Grab a rare steak, take a bite, and join the spoop boys th...

We're back and with another guest! Derek and Aaron welcome James onto the show to discuss 1979's science fantasy horror film "Phantasm" directed by Don Coscarelli. They discuss the idea of funerals, death, and modern views of both. They also talk New Orleans and creepy tales, and they recommend other horror movies, comics, podcasts, etc. The podcast is about to begin! You play a good game boy, but...

On the first Watch If You Dare minisode, join spoop boy Aaron as he discusses 2019's folk horror flick "Midsommar" directed by Ari Aster. He goes in depth with his thoughts on the movie having just caught it in theaters. Enjoy this small slice of horror until our next full episode! We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our...

For this week, Aaron and Derek discuss 1980's "The Fog" directed by horror great John Carpenter. They share stories involving fog, cover the appeal of midnight jazz radio, and talk about Tom Atkins for the second time. They also go over choosing this as their first John Carpenter movie to cover. What's out there in the fog? Shut your doors, and let the spoop boys' sweet voices take you through the...

Aaron and Derek tackle 2015's horror thriller movie "Green Room" directed by Jeremy Saulnier. They share stories from attending shows and the fears of being in sketchy situations that could've gone awful. They also touch on the late Anton Yelchin and discuss Patrick Stewart's sinister portrayal of the film's central villain. Throw on some Dead Kennedys, gather the punks, and join us in the Green R...

On this episode, the spoopy boys tackle 1987's supernatural horror film "The Gate" directed by Tibor Takács. They talk about childhood urban legends, Satanic Panic of the 1980s, and general fears associated with growing up. They also have some surprising shout outs, and they discuss a variety of horror, from wrestling to audio books. Can Aaron and Derek decipher the messages hidden in the metal? W...

It's lucky (or unlucky) number 13! This week, Derek and Aaron pack their bags and spend the night with 2017's "The Ritual" directed by David Bruckner. They discuss bad choices made while hiking, the struggles of friendship, and the horror of the great outdoors. They also dig into the plot and analyze what worked and what didn't. Do they make it back from their trip alive? We are on PodBean, iTunes...

This week, the spoop boys cover 1999's Japanese horror film "Audition" directed by Takashi Miike. They discuss fears related to relationships, manipulation, and mental and physical torture. They also touch on universal themes and the state of torture horror and J-horror in the late 90s/early 2000s. We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our...

On the 11th episode, the guys are joined by their second guest, Evan Maurer! Join them as they discuss the 1986 science fiction horror comedy film "Night of the Creeps" directed by Fred Dekker. They gush about Tom Atkins' performance, examine the blend of B-movie genres, and touch on the importance of friendship. They also mention other podcasts, alien abductions, and weekly spooky recommendations...

For the 10th episode, Aaron and Derek tackle the 2011 British psychological horror movie "Kill List" directed by Ben Wheatley. The boys discuss whether or not this is the darkest film they've watched so far. They also dig into horror related to family, fatherhood, killing, and the dark underbelly of society. Could this be the creepiest mid-life crisis in cinema? Check your list and have a listen! ...