Best Adam Volerich | Morbid Network Podcasts (2025)

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Europa Report (2013) 1:55:27

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We are so back….in space!! This week we’re blasting off towards Jupiter for a one-of-a-kind outer space found footage experience. Sebastián Cordero’s 2013 sci-fi surveillance thriller was NOT originally on our miniseries radar. But we could not resist the temptation of leaving this earth behind and spending some time amongst the (unforgiving) stars…

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The Twisted Spine: A Horror Haven in the Heart of NYC 1:16:42

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Step inside the world of The Twisted Spine, New York City’s first bookstore dedicated entirely to horror and dark literature. We’re joined by the founders to talk about their love of the genre, their horror origin stories, and why they felt the city needed a space that celebrates all things spooky, chilling, and weird. We dig into the role horror p…

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Unfriended (2014) 2:13:42

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Surprise! We’re moving to our new home at SiriusXM next week, and that means all episodes will now drop on BOTH main and premium feeds on the same day! To close the gap, our next episode is available to listen right now. Listeners, we’ve officially logged on! This week we’re gazing into the blue light of our very first “screen life” movie, the type…

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Chronicle (2012) 1:57:29

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What if an asshole got superpowers? Would he save the world? Or just prank old ladies and do sick magic tricks to impress chicks at the talent show? This week it’s Josh Trank’s found footage superhero film where a pothead, a burnout, and an aspiring class president become invincible (and fly!) What could go wrong? Next week we kick off our screen l…

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Macon Blair on Directing The Toxic Avenger, Monster Movies, and the Magic of a Guy in a Suit 1:10:12

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Writer, director, producer, and actor Macon Blair joins us this week to talk about his fascinating career, and his bold new take on a cult classic: the unrated remake of The Toxic Avenger (in theaters August 29). You’ve seen Macon on screen in films like Blue Ruin, Green Room, Thunder Road, and even Oppenheimer. He also won the Sundance Grand Jury …

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Horror Hangout with Gigi Leal: Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds Chaos & Henry Zebrowski’s UFO Project 1:16:51

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This week on Mostly Horror, we’re kicking back with horror influencer Gigi Leal (@RoomforScream) for a proper Horror Hangout. We start with the question on everyone’s mind: what exactly is going on with this new War of the Worlds movie starring Ice Cube? It’s a screen-life take on the H.G. Wells classic, dropped on Prime Video in July, and somehow …

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Trollhunter (2010) 2:06:36

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Where my Ringlefinches at? This week we’re talkin’ film students, government coverups, massive UV lights, trolls, and the one very cool guy who hunts them. Also, he wears an amazing hat. Next week, we’re tackling our first superhero found footage movie, Josh Trank’s CHRONICLE. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc…

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Paranormal Activity (2009) 2:22:59

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Finally, a movie that proves why you should NEVER under any circumstances buy a Ouija Board! It’s Oren Peli’s found footage masterpiece, with a demon so scary that it literally convinced Steven Spielberg his office was haunted. Is PARANORMAL ACTIVITY the one true successor to THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT? And is it better to live with a scary ghoul than…

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Shaky Cams & Scary Stuff: Found Footage Horror w/ Adam Volerich 1:07:04

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Steve’s flying solo this week with our brother in pod and recurring guest Adam Volerich from Eye of the Duck. They kick things off by catching up and chatting about Adam’s new horror feature Drink and Be Merry, currently making the rounds on the festival circuit. From there, it’s a dive into the raw thrills of found footage horror!!! Exploring the …

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Cloverfield (2008) 2:39:54

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Listeners… we’re not feeling so good… [cue explosion] This week we’re taking a swing at the second most famous movie to feature a beheaded Statue of Liberty! It’s the brainchild of returning faves JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Drew Goddard! And it’s the hottest people you know experiencing worst horrors imaginable. Sounds like a fun time! Join the co…

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From ‘Say My Name’ to ICK: Joseph Kahn’s Culture Shaking Career 1:05:14

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Joseph Kahn has directed some of the most iconic music videos of all time...Say My Name by Destiny’s Child, Everybody by the Backstreet Boys, Without Me by Eminem, Bad Blood by Taylor Swift…the list goes on. But he’s also a filmmaker who refuses to play it safe. His newest film, ICK, is a wild, splattery horror comedy that somehow feels both unhing…

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REC (2007) 2:06:40

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This week we are landing with a splat on the ground floor of a quarantined apartment complex in Spain for what may be the only (somewhat) heroic depiction of a landlord in film history! It’s the very intense 2007 virus outbreak thriller from Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, which spawned several sequels as well as the American remake QUARANTINE. Dis…

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Slutty Horror: Defining the Undefinable with Cray 1:24:21

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This week, we’re joined once again by internationally touring DJ, producer, streamer and horror head Cray for a wide ranging conversation about one of our favorite unofficial subgenres: Slutty Horror. What started as a joke quickly spiraled into a full blown thesis. Together, we try to define the undefinable. What makes a horror movie slutty? Is it…

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Sinners and the Horrors of Cultural Vampirism. 1:34:47

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Hey Horror Fans!!! In this episode of Mostly Horror, we dive into Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic vampire film that blends horror, history, and culture in a masterful way. This isn’t just a vampire story, it’s a reminder that art and music are fundamental parts of our human spirit, something many cultures, especially the Black community, ha…

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The Blair Witch Project (1999) with Nik Long 3:04:11

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Listeners, we are going to into the woods, and we may never return. We are so, so sorry to everyone’s mothers. This week it’s the reason for the season. The most famous found footage film in cinema history! It spawned an entire genre, and we’re going to do our best to honor its legacy. We couldn’t have a more qualified guest – joining us to uncover…

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Cannibal Holocaust (1980) 2:22:05

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**Heavy content warning! This episode contains coverage of a very problematic (and cursed) piece of film history. For those who wish to join us in the murky waters ahead, listener discretion is advised… Today we’re introducing the listener-selected winner of this year’s Miniseries MAYhem, our latest genre series: Lost and Found!! We’re going deep o…

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Breaking Down 28 Years Later: Danny Boyle’s Return, the Rage Virus, and the Legacy of a Zombie Horror Classic 1:29:43

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Twenty-eight years later... and we have thoughts. This week, Steve and Sean dive into the latest entry in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s iconic rage virus saga: 28 Years Later. From callbacks to the haunting original, to gas explosions that defy logic, to the viral evolution of zombie horror.. Lets chat about it all. Along the way, the guys reflect…

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Inside M3GAN 2.0 with Actress Jen Van Epps: Killer Dolls, Campy Chaos & Horror Favorites 1:07:03

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We’re diving into M3GAN mayhem with actress Jen Van Epps! Jen joins us to talk all things M3GAN 2.0 .. from her first reaction to the sequel’s wild new tone to what it’s really like filming with a murderous AI doll on set. She shares behind the scenes stories of working alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez, Allison Williams, and the incredibly talented y…

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Duck Knight Forever 2:19:18

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Batman is vengeance. Batman is the night. Batman is forever! Today we’re sealing the gates of Arkham once and for all, and saying farewell to the greatest superhero franchise ever put to film. We’ll be tying off some loose threads, answering listener questions, and…announcing the final list of movies for our upcoming Found Footage series! Next week…

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Creativity, Phenomena, and What We Believe with Mimi Dybs 2:04:18

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Voice actor and Phenomena podcast host Mimi Dybs joins the show for a deep and wide ranging conversation about creativity, belief, and the strange phenomena that shape how we understand the world. We explore her work in voiceover, the inspiration behind her show Phenomena, and the challenges of making meaningful creative work in a chaotic world. Al…

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The Batman (2022) 3:29:09

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It’s the end of an era for us and the beginning of yet another Bat franchise! Theres a Dark Knight for every generation, and this one is very emo, has runny eye shadow, calls himself “vengeance,” and is directed by Matt Reeves. We have some complicated thoughts about this very compelling new vision for Gotham City. Whatever you think about THE BATM…

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Seance of the Slightly Inebriated Dead (feat. Portia Davis, Ghus & Cam) 1:55:21

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With Steve out this week, Sean summoned three of our oldest friends. Bruce Christopher (aka Portia Davis), Brandon Coulter (aka Ghus), and Cameron Gawne (resident zookeeper and horror nerd) for a boozy séance and horror hangout. They kick things off with some horror news, covering the upcoming Alien: Earth series, Robert Eggers' now confirmed to ta…

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The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) 2:19:00

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It took 83 years, but we finally got a movie about the Dark Knight facing his ultimate villain… The Eye of Sauron? Voiced by Jemaine Clement? This week it’s another LEGO animated spectacular, but it’s NOT a bonus, because Batman is the main character! It’s a rom-com, a musical, a father/son drama, and above all, an excuse for Warner Bros to dump al…

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I Don't Understand You with filmmakers David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano 1:16:05

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Hey Horror Fans!!! This week we are joined by David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano, the filmmakers (and real life couple) behind I Don’t Understand You, a sharp and offbeat dark comedy about an American couple navigating the adoption process while on vacation in Italy. As tensions rise and misunderstandings multiply, the film explores what it means t…

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The LEGO Movie (2014) 2:06:17

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Bonus!! Remember in BATMAN BEGINS when Christian Bale says he’s going to build back Wayne Manor, brick by brick? That was actually a reference to THE LEGO MOVIE! Yes, we’re talking about bricks today. And not just because LEGO is part of Adam’s origin story. There’s a Batman in this film! So we’re required to talk about him! Next week, it’s Chris M…

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Dangerous Animals and Man’s true nature with Director Sean Byrne 1:13:32

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Hey Horror Fans!!! This week we dive into the deep and shark infested waters of Dangerous Animals with filmmaker Sean Byrne! This film subverts the usual shark horror story, making it clear that while sharks can be very dangerous they are not the real monsters...Man is. Sean breaks down why sending this message was crucial to the story. We also tal…

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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) 2:17:24

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Into the Keatonverse! For this week’s bonus, we’re going meta with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s exceedingly self aware Oscar-winner that’s definitely not about Batman or Michael Keaton’s career. What do we talk about when we talk about Batman? Listen to find out. Next week it’s another bonus, Lord and Miller’s LEGO MOVIE. It counts because Batman …

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Filmmaker Julia Max on Grief, Control, and Mother-Daughter Horror in The Surrender 1:21:25

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Indie horror filmmaker Julia Max joins us to talk about her feature debut The Surrender, A raw, emotionally charged film that explores the complexities of caregiving for a dying parent, the need for control, and the chaos of family grief. We dig into how horror can act as a vessel for personal catharsis, and why mother-daughter horror remains a sub…

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) 3:12:48

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The fire rises, brother! This week we conclude our Nolan run with the biggest and most divisive entry in his Batman saga. Also discussed this week: the origins of Tom Hardy’s infamous Bane voice, whether or not Joseph Gordon Levitt’s character should have just been named Dick Grayson, and…why the hell is Bruce so fucking cruel to Alfred? Next week …

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Bring Her Back: From YouTube Mayhem to Horror Mastery with Danny and Michael Philippou (RackaRacka) 56:45

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This week Danny and Michael Philippou (RackaRacka) join us to talk Bring Her Back, Talk to Me, A24, and the art of genre filmmaking. In this episode, the directors of Talk To Me and the new A24 horror film Bring Her Back open up about their creative journey from viral YouTube chaos to the forefront of modern horror. We talk about balancing shocking…

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The Dark Knight (2008) 3:36:20

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Listeners, you either die a normal film podcast, or live long enough to see your show completely devolve into a Christopher Nolan marathon. Between Heath Ledger’s legendary turn as the Joker, Nolan’s transformation into an IMAX-first director, and the coolest truck crash in cinema history, there’s so much to explore in this sprawling behemoth of a …

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From 'In Search of Darkness' to ScreamSeed: How Robin Block Plans to Change Horror Filmmaking 1:16:40

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🎬 Robin Block (CreatorVC) joins us to talk In Search of Darkness, building the ScreamSeed platform, and redefining how horror stories get told—by turning passionate fans into collaborators. We dig into the making of epic-length horror docs, what sets ScreamSeed apart from Kickstarter, and why community-driven filmmaking is the future. Plus: Robin’s…

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Batman Begins (2005) 3:21:45

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“Why do we fall, Master Bruce? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up. Batman Begin.“ This week, we’re celebrating the greatest tweet ever made. Michael Caine’s post from August 19, 2024 inspired a generation of Batman storytelling. And this is where is it all begins. Also, we’re going to talk about Christopher Nolan. Next week, we we either die…

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Final Destination’s Jeffrey Reddick on Creating Fear, Fighting for Inclusion, and the Legacy of Death 1:30:56

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Hey Horror Fans!!! This week on Mostly Horror, we're joined by writer, producer, and horror legend Jeffrey Reddick—the creator of Final Destination. We dive deep into Jeffrey’s wild journey from writing a Nightmare on Elm Street prequel at age 14 to creating one of horror’s most iconic franchises. Jeffrey opens up about the state of representation …

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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) 2:26:39

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Holy Nu-metal, Batman! It’s the year 2039, Bruce Wayne is a grouchy old man, corporations rule the world, and Batman is a moody teen. Has there ever been a cooler superhero show? This we're week going long on one of our favorite animated series, BATMAN BEYOND, and the standalone film that reunited Mark Hamill’s Joker with Bruce Timm, Kevin Conroy, …

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Clown in a Cornfield: From Page to Screen with Author Adam Cesare & Director Eli Craig 1:11:54

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🎙️ Hey Horror Fans!!! This week Director Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) and author Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield) join us to talk about bringing Clown in a Cornfield to life on the big screen! We dive into the film’s balance of horror and comedy, designing the unforgettable Frendo, the legacy of creepy clowns in pop culture, and how small-…

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Miniseries MAYhem 2025 1:30:28

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It’s that time of year again…we are pausing our regularly scheduled programming to commence the second annual season of MINISERIES MAYHEM! That’s right, just like last year, we’re asking YOU to decide the future of Eye of the Duck. What should we cover for our big summer miniseries? Listen in to hear our three contenders, and hop over to the Discor…

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The Legend of Ochi (A24): Isaiah Saxon on Bold Fantasy & Handmade Worlds 1:23:26

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Hey horror fans! This week we’re joined by Isaiah Saxon, director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi and co-founder of the visionary film and animation studio Encyclopedia Pictura. We talk about Isaiah’s early creative roots, from drawing and stop-motion to building the kid-focused platform DIY.org, and how all of that shaped his unique approach to storyt…

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Batman & Robin (1997) 2:42:39

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Our Schumacher era concludes with this week’s episode on the most toyetic of all toyetic films in human history! But, this isn’t the last time we’ll be talking about BATMAN & ROBIN… On May 20, join us at the Nitehawk Theater where we’ll be in-person to introduce Schumacher’s exceedingly demented opus on the big screen!! Grab your tickets here: http…

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Batman Forever (1995) 2:53:20

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Rest in peace, Val Kilmer. This week, we’re devoting our episode to Val and his smoldering performance in Joel Schumacher’s first foray into the Batman franchise. There will never be another Dark Knight like you, Mr. Kilmer. Between Jim Carrey’s unhinged take on the Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones trying against all odds to out-crazy him, and the overwhel…

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Reviving the Video Store: Night Owl, Troma Tales & the Power of Physical Media with Aaron Hamel 45:00

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This week on Mostly Horror, Steve flies solo for a killer conversation with Aaron Hamel, co-owner of Night Owl — a brand-new physical media movie shop in Brooklyn. They dig into the importance of physical media in the streaming era, the nostalgia of video store culture, and what it takes to revive that magic in NYC. Plus, Steve runs through the lat…

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The Heroic Trio (1993) 1:44:50

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Bonus! Johnny To’s windswept, smoldering superhero masterpiece may not exactly exist in the Batman continuity… but we sure as hell are going to talk about it anyway. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, and Maggie Cheung, we thought this bonkers dream of an action noir would be the perfect appetizer for our upcoming Schumacher era. Whether it was int…

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Author Clay McLeod Chapman on Losing Loved Ones to Extremism — and Writing Through It 1:36:50

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Author Clay McLeod Chapman has done it all.. short stories, novels, a TON of comics, and screenplays for both indie and big-name films. In this episode, we talk about his wild and winding journey through the horror genre.. from an early indie short that caught Elijah Wood’s eye, to co-writing Wendell & Wild with Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, and w…

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 2:09:21

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Bruce Timm’s animated Batverse is for many people the defining adaptation of the character, and this week we’re here to tell you why. We’re going deep on THE ANIMATED SERIES over on our Patreon show (link below!) but here on the main feed it’s all about the original villain, The Phantasm, and how she helped inspire a tormented Bruce Wayne to leave …

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Director Chris Landon on DROP, Internet Backlash, and Hollywood’s Fear of Queer Horror 1:15:45

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Writer and director Chris Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky, We Have a Ghost) joins us to talk about his latest thriller, DROP, a tension-filled ride that turns a simple phone feature into pure terror. We dive into his collaboration with Josh Ruben on Heart Eyes, creating an experience with tension, laughs and a bunch of heart, and the moments that m…

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Batman Returns (1992) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check) 3:02:15

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Griffin Newman returns! And this time he’s brought with him the Bat, the Cat, the Penguin, and….Shreck? Yes, we’ve got THE TICK’s Arthur to talk all things superhero movies, performing in costume, transitioning from comedian to action hero, and why there will never be a better Bruce Wayne than Michael Keaton. Also, we gush about how truly reprehens…

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Samara Weaving & Jimmy Warden on Borderline, Twisted Love Stories, and That Time They Were Followed Home 1:18:03

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Samara Weaving (Ready or Not, Scream VI, The Babysitter) and her husband, writer-director Jimmy Warden (Cocaine Bear, The Babysitter: Killer Queen), sit down with us to talk all things Borderline—a darkly twisted thriller about fame, obsession, and dangerous attraction. Samara stars as Sofia, a former ‘90s pop star trapped in a psychological game w…

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Batman (1989) 2:51:23

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Greatest superhero movie of all time? Whatever you think about Burton’s 1989 BATMAN, it’s hard to argue its influence on movies and pop culture. It’s an all-timer, and we’re going to get into it! Also discussed on this episode: the long and windy path to getting a proper Batman movie made, fan backlash against Michael Keaton’s casting, Jack Nichols…

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Flying Lotus on ASH, Horror, and the Art of Unease 52:45

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Flying Lotus (Kuso, And SO much music you should check out) joins us for a deep dive into his latest sci-fi horror film ASH, his evolution as a filmmaker, and the twisted creative vision that drives his work. We explore how he built the film’s eerie atmosphere, why horror speaks to him as an artist, and some of the building blocks that gave us this…

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Batman (1966) 1:59:46

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Dunna-nunna-nunna-nunna…holy miniseries, Batman!! This week, we’re kicking off Eye of the Duck Knight with the very first theatrical movie about the Caped Crusader! Leslie H. Martinson’s 1966 BATMAN may not be the most faithful adaptation of the iconic superhero, but it is definitely the most colorful. And insane! Really, what is going on with the …