Best Midnight DriveIn Podcasts (2025)

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Return Of The Living Dead Part II & Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives 1:29:28

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We take a look at two Thom Mathews films for this week’s episodes. First up, he returns to the Return Of The Living Dead franchise in RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART II and finds out if he indeed does like this job. Then, he accidentally brings Jason back to life in FRIDAY THE 13th PART 6: JASON LIVES and becomes responsible for all the deaths that …

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Return of the Living Dead & Flesh Eater 1:33:49

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This episode we're taking a look at two sort of sequels to Night of the Living Dead. First up, a group of punks fight off re-animated corpses in RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Then, the very first Romero zombie rises again in FLESH EATER.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Devil's Rain & The Abominable Dr. Phibes 2:20:19

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We’re taking a look at two films by the director Robert Fuest. First up, William Shatner and Tom Skeritt fight satanist Ernest Borgnine in THE DEVIL’S RAIN. Then, Vincent Price kills people who didn’t save his wife by way of the plagues of Egypt in THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Ambulance & D.O.A. 1:30:50

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Ever been poisoned? Well two of the leads in our movies have and it doesn't seem to be a great time. First up, we learn that when Eric Roberts worked at Marvel Comics he got to hang out with Stan Lee in THE AMBULANCE. Then, we find out that Dennis Quaid is a pretty lousy teacher in D.O.A.By Midnight Drive-In

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White Water Summer & The River Wild 1:54:11

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We go rafting with Kevin Bacon! First, he tries to teach us survival skills, but he seems to have a bad temper in WHITE WATER SUMMER. Then, he tricks us into helping out with a heist in THE RIVER WILD.By Midnight Drive-In

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Cyborg 3 & Moon 44 2:17:11

1M ago2:17:11

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It's time to take a trip with Malcolm McDowell into the far future and see what life is like. First up, we look for the meaning of life and to have robot babies in CYBORG 3. Then, we fight off robot spaceships in MOON 44.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Thing With Two Heads & The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant 1:32:04

1M ago1:32:04

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Some say two heads are better than one. Well we're testing that theory by checking out two films that have double the fun. First, things get all kinds of racist in THE THING WITH TWO HEADS. Then, how easy can one be corrupted by another in THE INCREDIBLE TWO HEADED TRANSPLANT.By Midnight Drive-In

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PCU & Airheads 1:58:41

2M ago1:58:41

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Remember the 90s? Let’s all head back there with some slacker comedies from 1994. First up, we learn what college is really like on those liberal campuses with all the protesting in PCU. Then, we try to overtake the media in the name of metal in AIRHEADS.By Midnight Drive-In

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Stripes & In The Army Now 2:04:51

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We’re enlisting to finally do something with our lives. First up, Bill Murray and a ragtag group of soldiers help prevent a world war in STRIPES. Then, Pauly Shore and Andy Dick lead a ragtag group of soldiers to get lost in the desert in IN THE ARMY NOW.By Midnight Drive-In

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Invaders From Mars & Nightbeast 1:19:56

2M ago1:19:56

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This episode, people end up in danger due to dangerous aliens invading Earth. First up, a kid begins to suspect that everyone in his town is being taken over by aliens in INVADERS FROM MARS. Then, a weird creature begins hunting unsuspecting victims in NIGHTBEAST.By Midnight Drive-In

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Meatballs & Up The Creek 1:56:55

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As summer heads into the waning few weeks we have left, we decided why not take a look at some of the summer camp movies from the 80s. Then we found out one of these movies isn't about summer camp. Go figure. First up, Bill Murray teaches life lessons to a group of kids at camp in MEATBALLS. Then, Tim Matheson has to lead a group of misfits to win …

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The Cornetto Trilogy 2:06:55

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It's episode 350. What better way to celebrate than reviewing three awesome movies? First up, zombies ruin everyone's pub time in SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Then, a small town has something very wrong in HOT FUZZ. Finally, a bar crawl turns into a war with aliens in THE WORLD'S END.By Midnight Drive-In

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Cyborg 2 & Nemesis 1:06:20

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This episode we're talking about 2 Albert Pyun cyborg movies! First up, things get awkward with an underage Angelina Jolie in CYBORG 2. Then, Terminator rip offs everywhere in NEMESIS.By Midnight Drive-In

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Teeth & Sweet Kill 1:25:53

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This episode we're taking a look at . . . well you'll see that we didn't really know what we were doing going into this one. First up, we get weirded out by the amount of assault in TEETH. Then, a dude does weird things to ladies in an apartment building in SWEET KILL.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Last Of Sheila & Ready Or Not 2:18:55

3M ago2:18:55

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This episode we're looking at deadly parlor games. First up, some friends go on a scavenger hunt where it turns out one of them is a killer in THE LAST OF SHEILA. Then, a woman marries into a rich family to find that a dangerous game of hide and seek is required on the wedding night in READY OR NOT.By Midnight Drive-In

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Killer Crocodile & Dark Age 2:02:00

4M ago2:02:00

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This episode is about those pesky killer crocs. First up, we have way too much fun with KILLER CROCODILE. Then, we have less fun but still some fun with DARK AGE.By Midnight Drive-In

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I Come In Peace & Showdown In Little Tokyo 1:39:02

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We celebrate the ever-wonderful Dolph Lundgren with two of his movies this week. First up, an alien comes in peace and leaves in pieces in I COME IN PEACE. Then, Dolph teams up with Brandon Lee to fight the Yakuza in SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO.By Midnight Drive-In

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52 Pick Up & Still Of The Night 2:12:10

4M ago2:12:10

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We celebrate Roy Scheider by looking at a few of his 80s thrillers. First up, Roy takes on John Glover, who takes his wife Ann Margaret hostage in 52 PICK UP. Then, he investigates a murder as most therapists do and gets tangled up with Meryl Streep in STILL OF THE NIGHT.By Midnight Drive-In

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Jack's Back & The Ripper 1:44:56

5M ago1:44:56

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We are back to review some more Jack the Ripper movies. First up, James Spader investigates the death of his twin brother, who was on the trail of a possible Ripper copycat in JACK’S BACK. Then, Tom Savini takes on the famous killer in THE RIPPER.By Midnight Drive-In

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Jack The Ripper & Terror At London Bridge 2:00:48

5M ago2:00:48

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This episode is all about Jack The Ripper movies! First up, Klaus Kinski takes on the title role as he experiments on different women in JACK THE RIPPER. Then, David Hasselhoff fights off a returning Jack the Ripper while never missing a chance to show off his chest hair in TERROR AT LONDON BRIDGE.By Midnight Drive-In

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Killdozer & The Hearse 1:34:20

6M ago1:34:20

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This episode we're taking a look at two haunted vehicle movies. First up, an alien possesses a bulldozer and runs amok in KILLDOZER. Then a woman decides to start over in her aunt's old house but is soon haunted by a hearse that keeps trying to run her of the road in THE HEARSE.By Midnight Drive-In

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Not Of This Earth & Demolition High 2:10:23

6M ago2:10:23

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This episode ends our Fan Selection series and there is no more fitting way to go out than with some Jim Wynorski films. First up, we chat about aliens and hot girls including Traci Lords last ever nude scene in NOT OF THIS EARTH. Then, we wonder if anyone realized they were ripping off Die Hard in DEMOLITION HIGH.…

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Starship Troopers 2 & Mad God 1:36:10

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This episode's fan suggestions are Phil Tippett movies. First up, we take a trip to a planetary war between humans and bugs in STARSHIP TROOPERS 2. Then, we go on a really bad acid trip in MAD GOD.By Midnight Drive-In

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Audrey Rose & Paperhouse 1:38:05

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Kids get creepy as we look at these fan suggestions from Tracey. First, Anthony Hopkins shows up with a creepy beard as he says a little girl with night terrors is his reincarnated daughter in AUDREY ROSE. Then, a young girl finds that what she draws comes alive in her dreams in PAPERHOUSE.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Hit & Last Stop In Yuma County 1:49:01

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This week's fan selections are giving off Tarantino/Coen Brothers Vibes. First up, a hitman has to make a cross-country trip with his target in THE HIT. Then, a group of strangers gather at a gas station while they wait to fill up in LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Crazies & John Dies At The End 1:44:29

7M ago1:44:29

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This episode is just two requests mashed together. So first up, Timothy Olyphant tries to contain an outbreak in the 2010 remake THE CRAZIES. Then, things get surreal in JOHN DIES AT THE END.By Midnight Drive-In

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Hell Comes To Frogtown & They Live 1:55:56

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This week is Rowdy Roddy Piper week as Fanbruary keeps going. First up, we visit a post apocalyptic town where the only fertile male is Roddy Piper in HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN. Because of course he would be. Then Piper has to save the world from aliens with the help of some special sunglasses in THEY LIVE.…

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Tuff Turf & Three O'Clock High 1:51:41

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This week we're taking a look at what it's like to be the new kid in town. First up, James Spader runs afoul of a gang at his new school all because he likes the leader's girlfriend in TUFF TURF. Then, a new bully arrives as Jerry Mitchell is having the worst day of his life. Now he has to fight him in THREE O'CLOCK HIGH.…

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The Dark Backward & Meet The Hollow Heads 1:42:33

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Noah picked two weird and crazy movies this week. First up, the stoner from the breakfast club grows a third arm. Then Chet from weird Science tries to sell him out. Then Wayne Newton steps in during THE DARK BACKWARD. After that, we enter the craziest sitcom ever conceived in MEET THE HOLLOW HEADS.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Fly II & The Vagrant 1:49:37

8M ago1:49:37

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This episode we're looking at two Chris Walas films. First up, Eric Stoltz shows us that you never get over someone killing your dog in THE FLY II. Then, Bill Paxton teaches us that protecting your real estate investments from the homeless is important in THE VAGRANT.By Midnight Drive-In

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Go & Suicide Kings 2:07:25

9M ago2:07:25

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We're looking at some Tarantino rip-off movies starring Jay Mohr! First, we're splitting up into three different stories and heading to a rave in GO. Then, we're taking Christopher Walken hostage in SUICIDE KINGS.By Midnight Drive-In

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Frankenstein 1970 & Frankenstein 80 56:01

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In this episode, we tackle two Frankenstein films. First up, Boris Karloff returns to the franchise in FRANKENSTEIN 1970. Then, we head overseas for a Italian take on the fabled tale that has more than we bargained for in FRANKENSTEIN 80.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Prophecy & The Addiction 1:16:50

9M ago1:16:50

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This week we're taking a look at two movies with the ever quirky Christopher Walken. First up, we learn some biblical stuff in THE PROPHECY. Then, we learn some artsy vampire stuff in THE ADDICTION.By Midnight Drive-In

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Spoiler Section - Replicator 16:58

9M ago16:58

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We are back to give our spoilery thoughts on Replicator.By Midnight Drive-In

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Coming Attraction - Listen Carefully 14:09

9M ago14:09

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We are back with another Coming Attraction. This time we talk about the upcoming Listen Carefully. A psychological thriller about a man trying to get his baby back. How is it? Find out here.By Midnight Drive-In

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Halloween II Commentary 1:47:09

10M ago1:47:09

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We sit down to talk through the sequel to probably the most famous slasher movie ever made. That's right, we're heading to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital to watch as Laurie stumbles around doped up on drugs through a hospital that is pretty empty while a skinnier Michael Myers kills some hapless nurses. Watch along as we wonder about the healthcare …

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Coming Attraction - The Man In The White Van 23:30

10M ago23:30

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We check out the new film The Man In The White Van which is out NOW!!!! Is it worth making a trek to the theater? Find out.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Spoiler Section - Get Away 11:12

10M ago11:12

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As promised we are back to talk about all the fun things from our Coming Attractions episode about Get Away, to discuss all the spoilery bits we couldn't talk about before the movie debuted. Hopefully you all had a chance to catch up on this great film and can listen along as we give our thoughts on how the film ended.…

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Coming Attractions - Replicator 11:57

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For this Coming Attraction, we talk about the upcoming film Replicator. A young woman begins to notice that those around her are acting odd. She quickly finds that the reason is much more sinister than she could have imagined. Check out Replicator Digitally and in select theaters December 10thBy Midnight Drive-In

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Coming Attractions - Get Away 12:26

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Welcome to our new mini-episodes, where we get to talk about upcoming movies you should seek out. For this installment, we're talking about the film Get Away coming from IFC Films and Shudder in theaters on December 6th. A family takes a holiday on a remote island where there may be more going on than meets the eye. The film stars Nick Frost, Aisli…

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Thanksgiving & Black Friday 1:45:48

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t's time to celebrate as only Americans know how. Observe a holiday about how we slaughtered native people and took their land, and then participate in capitalism by making people fight over stupid appliances and toys. First up, we head to Massachusetts to celebrate with a slasher on the loose in Eli Roth's THANKSGIVING. Then, we line up for the be…

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The Game & Panic Room 1:58:36

10M ago1:58:36

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We are rolling deep into some David Fincher movies this episode. First up, we get an invitation to some crazy stuff that maybe doesn't make sense in THE GAME. Then, when thieves break into your house who are you going to call? Well, no one because they cut the phone lines but you can hide out in your PANIC ROOM.…

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Thinner & The Night Flier 1:24:20

10M ago1:24:20

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In this episode, we're talking about two Stephen King films. First up, we lose a ton of weight in THINNER. Then we try to report on a vampire that flies around in a plane in THE NIGHT FLIER.By Midnight Drive-In

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Mom & Parents 58:19

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It's time to look at our family. First up, we question what everyone is eating in PARENTS. Then we have the difficult discussion about mom turning into a blood thirsty monster thanks to Brion James in MOM.By Midnight Drive-In

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Friday The 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan Commentary 1:49:00

11M ago1:49:00

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Two of you requested it, so since it was so overwhelming, we decided to tackle this entry into the Friday The 13th franchise. The insight you'll get to hear is us discussing why Crystal Lake would sell souvenir items about their local mass killer. Does New York actually look like Canada? Inappropriate teacher relationships. The delights you have in…

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Monster Squad & Kids vs. Aliens 1:52:22

11M ago1:52:22

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For our final selection of spooky films for October we are checking out the trope of kids fighting monsters. First up, we take the test to see if Wolfman does in fact have nards in MONSTER SQUAD. Then, we try to stop an alien invasion in KIDS VS. ALIENS.By Midnight Drive-In

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The Innocents & Crimson Peak 1:26:47

11M ago1:26:47

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This week, for our spooky films, we're taking a look at some haunted house movies. First up, we are put in charge of children in THE INNOCENTS. Then, Guillermo Del Toro teaches us why we should fear CRIMSON PEAK.By Midnight Drive-In

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Wake In Fright & Road Games 1:45:19

11M ago1:45:19

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For October we decided to check out some spooky movies but our first week didn't quite hit the target. First up, we learn about gambling, drinking, and hunting kangaroos in WAKE IN FRIGHT. Then, we hop in a semi with Stacey Keach and his wonderful mustache in ROAD GAMES.By Midnight Drive-In

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Too Wong Foo & The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert 1:46:28

12M ago1:46:28

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After some internet outages, technical issues, and just straight tom foolery, Swayze September finally rolls to a close as we take a look at Swayze in drag! First up, Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo get all dressed up to spend time in a small town in TOO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR. Then, Hugo Weaving takes his friends Terrance Stam…

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Black Dog & Convoy 1:09:19

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For week 3 of Swayze September, we're looking at trucking films. First, in BLACK DOG, Swayze reluctantly takes on a job transporting illegal weapons while thugs try to steal them from him. Then, in CONVOY, Kris Kristofferson leads a giant convoy against a corrupt sheriff.By Midnight Drive-In