Watch No Evil

Matt and Zach talk about the 2007 zombie/possession/found-footage film REC, its placement within the horror genre as a whole, American adaptations, and firefighters.

Zach and Matt have been fighting. But they've made up and our kind of friends again? So they're back with a new episode of Watch No Evil, tearing up James Wan's Insidious

Matt and Zach embark on their own special topics episode through the macabre reality of Junji Ito.

Matt is joined by fellow musician and Dungeons and Dragon podcaster, Alex Lenaers to discuss the 1961 cult classic Carnival of Souls.

The ants have kidnapped Zach, and the only way for him to be saved is by talking about THEM. Matt is joined by special guest and horror aficionado Matt Mason to discuss Them, the changing culture of horror movies, and the "big bug" phenomenon. Recorded at the kitchen counter of Matt Mason Sr during a tornado.

CONTENT WARNING - This weeks episode discusses issues of abuse and neglect. Listener discretion is advised. Skinamarink has sewn division in critical horror spaces and Matt and Zach are taking sides and duking it out over this 2022 experimental horror film.

Matt is joined by Dr. Nathan Platte from the University of Iowa to focus in on horror movie music!

Matt and Zach's discussion cuts through the fog like a knife through butter. Come listen to them talk about the death of film lighting, John Carpenter, and the flaws of religious fanaticism.

The boys discuss Joss and Drew's exceptional horror/comedy Cabin in the Woods, talking about why it works and the attraction to the horror/comedy genre.

Matt is visited by M Denney, a multidisciplinary artist and composer. She's joining to talk about "queer" (and yes that is intentional) horror movie They/Them (pronounced They Slash Them). In short, this film is not giving what needed to be gave.

Matt and Zach visit zombieland once again, this time taking a trip through George A. Romero's beautiful pre-apocalyptic Night of the Living Dead. You know what they say: A brain in the head is worth two on a podcast.

Matt is joined by Guest Host Extraordinaire, Troy to discuss this Punk-forward film, The Green Room. This movie is pretty hardcore and not for the weak-hearted, but if you need to supplement your scares with some sharp commentary, this episode of Watch No Evil won't fall flat.

Season 6 is starting off with a little appetizer of The Menu! One of our new favorites. Get prepared for several delicious courses including The Green Room, Night of the Living Dead, and They/Them, with some special celebrity guest (chefs) including fan favorites like Troy Sennett and Nathan Platte, and some new faces (or rather voices) like M Denney. Join us every Monday for a new delicious entry...

Wrap up season 5 with Matt and Zach talking about William Friedkin's iconic 1973 film The Exorcist. They'll discuss lighting, pacing, and demon history!

Matt and Zach are joined by acclaimed author Rebecca to discuss the Sam Rockwell-led psychological drama film "Moon" to discuss accurate representations of space programs and religion. BONUS: Stay tuned for an after-episode conversation about the origin of the Loch Ness Monster Myth. 

Matt and Zach talk about one of Jerry's favorite films, Mandy. They will discuss atmosphere, performance, affect, and themes found in the movie. 

Matt and Zach discuss how Verbinski put the Gore back in horror in The Ring, the american adaptation. 

Matt and Zach talk Diablo Cody's 2009 Jennifer's Body, its reception, its marketing, and its writing. Watch out boy, she'll chew you up!

Matt and Zach bring back a fan favorite with this trivia episode. 

ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS. HUGE. GIGANTIC. CO-ntent warning. X is a movie about making an Adult Film and Zach and Matt discuss all facets of what that entails. So Content Warning. This Episode is R rated. 

Matt and Zach are joined by artist Matt Peppler of the Post Credits Podcast to talk about femininity, foreshadowing, and effects in the 1976 Stephen King adaptation of Carrie.

Matt and Zach return to sequels with the Conjuring 2. A very special episode. 

Matt and Zach examine themes of exploitation, paranoia, and identity in Satoshi Kon's 1997 psychological thriller.

Despite the name, Matt and Zach both like Cloverfield, discussing the contributions that the film made to the found footage genre as well as the genre's continued future. 

The WNE boys discuss the M. Night film Split, discussing the representations of DID in media, dissecting the character choices, and how we are taught to view characters through the lens of the film.