A franchise podcast for the Horror Completionist. Hosts James Strayer and John C Meyers talk and analyze their way film by film through horror's longest running franchises. How do they evolve? What do new filmmakers bring when a franchise is several films deep? Usually, they start out great but perhaps 6- 8 entries in... they start to hurt a bit. Music by Michael Arthur Holloway and logo by Ethan Kimberling. Follow us on Instagram at: thismayhurtabitpod
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A podcast for writers by writers who hate writing. From Family Guy writers Alec Sulkin & Julius "Goldy" Sharpe with Family Guy engineer, Janice Cruz Brooks. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @thesulk @juliussharpe @jcunderground Instagram: @atypicaldisgustingdisplay
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David Bruckner reinvents the franchise after years and years... and years of attempts to retain the rights. Jamie Clayton gives a new interpretation of Pinhead and we get about 6 more Cenobites! Does it work? Is it exactly what we wanted?? Let's talk about the final (as of this recording) Hellraiser movie.…
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BONUS Episode: Final Destination Bloodlines
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1:02:46Newly minted "Bloodlines" of all sorts expert, Michael Holloway joins us to chat about the latest installment of the Final Destination series! If you are new to the show, you can hear us discuss the rest of the series back in September of 2022.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Gary Tunnicliffe, the Keeper of the Hellraiser Lore, finally gets his chance to write and direct a Hellraiser film. Every dollar is on the screen (and then some) with this one. Not as bad as it could be, though. And we will always celebrate the Passion. Unfortunately Gary pays a price- and that is his long friendship with Doug Bradley.…
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We finally made it... to THIS one. Had more fun talking about it than watching it but at least it *feels* like a Hellraiser movie. Shot in 11 days for $300K, this was another attempt to retain those rights at the last minute.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Evil Goes Online. For about 15 minutes.. and then we're just at a house party. Henry Cavill! Lance Henricksen! Pinhead decapitations! Well, they did what they could with a week's prep time.. sorta.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Finally. We got to "Deader". And uh.. hey if you're grading on a recent curve, kinda worth checking out. Let's all go to Romania, cuz Amsterdam is so 90s. Are you still with us on this journey?By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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We start the Bota triptych and seek some Hell- of our own making! And it seems like Hell is... just sorta annoying. Most importantly, its the return of Kirsty, our final girl from the original two films. Also, spot the Double Bradley!By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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"Sinister" and "Doctor Strange" filmmaker, Scott Derrickson's first feature film shows us what happens when you go the "Hell of your Own Making" route. This movie thinks it is *very* clever and doesn't quite hit the spot for us with all of its shoehorned ideas.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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We welcome back special guest, Michael Holloway! Ok, part 4 runs through about 300+ years and that IS ambitious. Does Alan Smithee pull it off? Is the Workcut better? Is Angelique a lover of Pinhead or an adversary??By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Is there enough to discuss in this movie to make a 90 minute show? We think so. This is where Hellraiser veers off into true franchise territory, hitting that sweet slasher time in the early 90s. Pinhead goes freelance, tries his luck without Leviathan to create a Hell on Earth. Who's your favorite psuedo-Cenobite? Do they stack up to Butterball, C…
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What's your Pleasure? Scalpel self mutilation? Messages from the beyond delivered by Skinless Men? A Labyrinth of personal hells overseen by a Leviathan? If you're like us, you'll enjoy the second Hellraiser film!By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Venice Tennis Dennis (Dennis Gubbins)
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1:22:48Venice denizen Dennis Gubbins joins the gang to talk writing, acting and, you guessed it, Venice. Also, goodbye forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We discuss Clive Barker's seminal first film! Not a slasher of the 80s as it is often lumped in with, this much more adult love story tackles themes of longing, complacency... and intradimensional kink demons. There's 11 of these... and we're hitting all of them. Join us! Coil's Unreleased Hellraiser soundtrack…
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We'll be back next week with new episodes. Happy New Year! - Seth Meyers sits down with the gang to discuss SNL, Late Night, and why the Boston accent is the funniest in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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We wrap up 2, count 'em 2 Gremlins films. Favorite Gremlin? Favorite Kill? What else could you really do with this franchise after pushing the boundaries with "The New Batch"?By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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RE-AIR: Mike Scully (The Simpsons, Duncanville, Everybody Loves Raymond)
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1:39:58From Episode 25! "We love Mike Scully and so will you." Our first visit from legendary comedy writer, Mike Scully! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch w/ special guest, Dan McCoy!
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1:11:13Joe Dante finally returns with an idea for a sequel that is so great- the franchise went no further! Co-host of The Flophouse, Dan McCoy joins us to discuss a deeply held favorite of his and ours. The Flophouse Podcast Key and Peele- Gremlins 2By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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We get the best Christmas gift… Tom Gammill! Goldy warmly embraces Alec’s Piano Man bit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oye! Oye! Oye! The Big “It’s a Wonderful Life” Podcast
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1:03:30The gang discovers a Christmas classic after they recover from the most bizarre photo ever taken of JC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The only way to complete talking about rasclin' is to talk about the one that did it best, "Gremlins". Do we like the darker version of the script or the family friendly version? Who's your favorite bar Gremlin?By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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“C” Is For Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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48:34The gang discusses the Steve Martin/John Candy holiday classic. Goldy gets a major medical diagnosis live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Critters Wrap Up & Frankie Freako with Stuart Wellington!
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53:07In our 100th episode, we wrap up all five Critters movies with special guest Stuart Wellington! Before we get into Critters, we talk, "FRANKIE FREAKO" by Steven Kostanski, which is partially inspired by "little guys rasclin' around" type movies. Speaking of- most rewatchable sequel? Best kill? Best scene of Rasclin'? Listen to more Stuart on The Fl…
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RE:AIR - Dateline: A Typical Disgusting Display
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1:15:08Throwback episode from November 2023: Dateline correspondent, and all-around great guy, Josh Mankiewicz joins the gang to talk true crime, and growing up in a dynastic American family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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The 5th and final entry in the Critters saga, some 27 years after the previous. Does "Aunt Dee" rise to the ranks of a Lori Strode of Sally Hardesty for one last ride? Does the late entry of a Mogwai like creature help? These answers are "no" of course, but still fun to talk about.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Sans guest, the gang discusses holiday sex, holiday movies, and John Viener’s Grits Carlton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Groff Broadway (Jonathan Groff - Blackish, Conan O'Brien, HIMYM)
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1:34:11Legendary writer Jonathan Groff joins the gang to talk about Conan, Black-ish, and a project with Siegfried and Roy that proves sometimes the show mustn’t go on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We make it to space in four movies! This actually makes sense for this series since that's where we started. Holy moly, look at this cast though. Angela Bassett, Brad Dourif... Eric DaRe!By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Three idiots give insanely wrong predictions on the presidential election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We welcome John Bolds from the "Open Pike Night" podcast to discuss the Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle, "Critters 3". These Critters sure are huge and Charlie gets a solid arch - but what happened in between Part 2 and 3?By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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BONUS Episode: It Follows/ Loving, OH with Matt Erman
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48:10Bonus Episode! We talk about the Darkhorse Comics release, "Loving, OH" with writer Matt Erman! He talks about working with artist Sam Beck, growing up in Ohio, his cult upbringing which is the inspiration for the book, and how it all ties in with “It Follows!” https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3009-202/Loving-Ohio-TPB…
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Analyze Us! (Phil Stark - South Park, Dude, Where’s My Car)
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1:28:18Former South Park writer turned therapist, Phil Stark, joins the gang to talk writing, writers, and, most importantly, how to win therapy! https://www.starktalk.net/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578300842?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…
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BONUS ep: Fright Boys 2024 Halloween Round Up
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1:14:02We are joined once again by Michael Holloway to discuss the horror movies (non franchise) that we have been watching for the Halloween season! • In a Voilent Nature • The Tingler • The Substance • Terrifier 3 • The Spider Labyrinth • Hush • Oddity • Abigail • Misery • Don’t Look Now • Dr. Giggles • Pieces • Blood Lake • Cyclops • Rabid • Night Scre…
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A conversation with an old friend crammed with jokes turns into a comedy foie gras. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Our favorite little rascals are back and have certainly upped the ante in the realm of Rasclin'. More comedy this time around, more cartoon-ish, and a bit of a lighter tone. This should be in your regular Easter Horror movie rotation each year. Also thanks to Variety for our little blurb in Best of October: https://variety.com/lists/horror-movies-t…
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Ted Jessup! (Family Guy, Late Late Show w Craig Kilborn)
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1:39:21Dear friend Ted Jessup joins the gang to talk Kilborn, Family Guy, and Rex Harrison: vigilante. Goldy heads to the blue tent. His return is questionable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chris Regan (Family Guy, The Daily Show with John Stewart)
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1:19:28Modern day Beau Brummell, Chris Regan joins the gang to talk Family Guy, Daily Show, and Oneida County ciders. JC, Goldy, and Alec have yet another SNL therapy session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We dive into a new franchise with "Critters"! Little tiny creatures from outer space, rasclin' around a small farm in Kansas. But wait, there area also intergalactic bounty hunters and Neelix!By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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BriTANick!! (Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher)
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1:24:57The comedy duo of Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher join the gang to talk SNL, Always Sunny, and sketch comedy in a Scottish shipping container. Goldy talks Alec off of a ground floor ledge. JC received a "get out of jail free" card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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It's been a long hot summer. We conclude our series on TCM by wrapping up the whole franchise. Favorite Kill? Favorite final girl? Favorite Leatherface?By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Writer/showrunner Katie Robbins joins the gang to talk about Sunny, The Affair, and how a few words from Goldy changed her life. Alec goes to a Bar Mitzvah and the jokes write themselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Rounding out this franchise with the straight to Netflix, 9th film in the franchise. Sally returns to help out some gentrifying teens in a small Texas town. We find a few positives, but this is a rough one.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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Aaron Lee (Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Blockbuster)
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1:22:24A colleague and friend Alec and Goldy consider one of the funniest writers ever details his incredible journey from Penthouse to the penthouse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Steve Joe (Ted, Doogie Kamealoha, MD)
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1:39:19Writer Steve Joe talks about the Fitzmagic that has enabled him to work in TWENTY writers rooms. Alec tries pot. Goldy goes on a date with Patrick Swayze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We can't make heads nor tails of the continuity and references in this one and it turns into a pretty wild and wholly conversation about (another) origin of Leatherface.By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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A Nickoll for your Thoughts (David Nickoll)
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1:17:54SNL and Kilborn alum Dave Nickoll joins the gang to talk about working on the Olympics with Kevin Hart, and the importance of saying “yes”. Goldy goes on a date with his Mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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YouTube breakout star, political impresario, and JC friend David Pakman patiently attempts to explain to Alec and Goldy how they too can rocket from Massachusetts nobodies to meteoric success See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Special Guest Rob Campbell, the Titan of 3D Entertainment, returns to discuss this 3D sequel. Let's all appreciate for a moment that Rob went out and bought a used 3D home television with glasses AND- a 3D DVD to bring you his analysis. https://www.shirtnerdery.com/By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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The Libman Boys (Mr. Throwback, Happy Endings)
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1:21:20Writers Matthew and Daniel Libman sit down with us and talk Happy Endings, Mr. Throwback, and almost Family Guy. Alec does battle with genetics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A slightly shortened and edited re-air of a past favorite episode from April 2023 - Apex writer/performer John Mulaney talks to the gang about childhood, parenthood, and his new (now old) Netflix special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
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1:05:49Let's travel back to the beginning of this particular timeline with a really mean and nasty origin story for Leatherface and the family. Tommy gets a Saw!By James Strayer and John C Meyers
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