Best Nathaniel Muir Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 349: Welcome to Derry 1:14:58

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The last show of the year is upon us. We are doing something we have never done before. We have covered limited series before. To end the year we also have the return of one of our most asked about guest hosts. It is all killer, no filler this episode as we end things on a strong note. A few weeks back we started following Welcome to Derry. The fir…

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Episode 348: Christmas surprises! 1:15:48

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We have purposely avoided doing anything involving The Last Drive-In. Why would we want to review a movie when Joe Bob has already done it? There is no way we would be able to top what he had already done. We start our latest show with something directly from Shudder’s most popular show. We may be a little biased, but we have always though the horr…

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Episode 347: 'Keeper' Special Edition 39:17

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SPOILER ALERT!!! AS WITH ALL SPECIAL EDITIONS WE DISCUSS ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING Osgood Perkins is one of the best horror directors going today. He has an eye for horror and knows how to deliver scares and an engaging story. Keeper is no different as its character driven plot builds to some of the best jump scares of the year. The mood will draw yo…

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Episode 346: 'The Devil All the Time' (2020)/'Welcome to Derry Ep 3' 1:15:35

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As much as we like Osgood Perkins, even we were surprised to hear that Nicole Kidman will be starring in his next movie following Keeper. We also talk about the strange Orphan franchise and the pros and cons of the holiday season. Plus, a bigger budget rip off of Skinamarink? It is hard to pin down a good Southern gothic movie. There are plenty of …

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Episode 345: All Kings: 'Welcome to Derry Ep 2' (2025)/ 'Abraham's Boys' (2025) 1:11:14

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There are some movies that stay with you. Gremlins is a huge part of our childhood. And though some of our memories may be muddled, we look back on it fondly. A more recent favorite is The Mummy, which has some of the best on-screen chemistry we have ever seen. We discuss our excitement for the upcoming sequels. Welcome to Derry has been a hit for …

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Episode 344: Lore Hounds: 'It: Welcome to Derry' (2025)/ 'Hell House LLC: Lineage' (2025) 1:13:24

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Is the first week of November the slowest time of the movie year? It is if you are a genre fan. We do have a little bit of news. Osgood Perkins excites us while John Carpenter disappoints us. There is also an important change to your Halloween viewing schedule. Plus, a new horror streaming channel that seems to be catering to fans. Before the first…

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Episode 343: 'Rats: Night of Terror' (1984)/'The Salem Chronicles' (2025) 1:10:05

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How do we talk about the marketing of movies so much? Probably because it often feels uninspired. Character posters all look alike, trailers give away everything, and press junkets seem to be more about looking for viral moments. There have been some noticeable exceptions, but we think we have found the one that is the best of them all. Plus, the l…

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Episode 342: 'The Weedhacker Massacre' (2025)/ 'Other' (2025) 1:06:24

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Before we get to the scary stuff we discuss a cool double feature coming in November. It's just a question of whether our bodies could hold up to it. We then talk about a horror legend who is surprisingly overlooked. Someone who deserves a biopic and may possibly be getting one soon. Low budget horror is supposed to be gross and fun. Especially whe…

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Episode 341: 'Ash' (2025)/ 'Good Boy' (2025) 1:01:44

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Quentin Tarantino has been releasing movies since we were teenagers, so he holds a special place for us. This is especially true of the Kill Bill movies since we were a little older, plus they became a part of mainstream culture. Watching The Whole Bloody Affair is a tall order, however. The news about Scary Movie 6 has us much more excited. After …

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Episode 340: 'Bone Lake' (2025)/ 'V/H/S Halloween' (2025) 55:53

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We do not talk about Jeremy Irons enough on this show. He is an actor’s actor who we do not see in genre often. His involvement in the remake of a 1980s cult classic changes that and has us excited. We also revisit our conversation about how comedians have positively affected horror. Plus, bad pedophiles vs good ones. We like when PR companies go t…

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Episode 339: 'Blood Hook' (1986)/"Night of the Reaper' (2025) 58:43

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During our Weapons special edition we discussed a possible sequel. It turns out we were not far off the mark. We are surprisingly uninterested, but we think we may have a good reason. We also talk about an interesting option for those you enjoy doing 31 Days of Halloween. The 1980s were arguably the Golden Era of cheesy B-horror movies. There was s…

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Episode 338: 'Werewolf in a Women's Prison' (2006)/ 'Drop' (2017) 1:03:48

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We start with a look at this weekend's box office. We start with the power of anime, before moving on to the Warrens. But the main topic is Stephen King. The renowned author is no stranger to box office flops. So why is everyone blaming the performance of The Long Walk recent comments he made. It is not like he has every been quiet about his politi…

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Episode 337: 'Your Host' (2025)/ 'Until Dawn' (2025) 58:19

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A few months back, Rian Johnson said he hopes the next Knives Out movie is in theaters for as long as possible. Netflix released that number this week and it probably is not what Johnson was hoping for. The Long Walk comes out this month and they have a real cool marketing idea. It is too bad that it is a little too much for public consumption. You…

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Episode 336: 'Red Sonja' (2025)/ 'The Toxic Avenger' (2025) 47:37

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Highlander is a weird franchise. It seemed like a big deal in the 80s. Big enough to warrant a couple of sequels and a TV series that lasted a few seasons. It also has one of the most quotable lines in cinema history. Yet, it is also incredibly underrated. Which makes some sense considering all that came out of that decade. We also talk about direc…

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Episode 335: 'Weapons' Special Edition 56:31

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SPOILER ALERT!!! AS WITH ALL SPECIAL EDITIONS WE HAVE A LOT TO SAY AND SAY IT ALL Horror movies have ramped up their marketing efforts in recent years. Weapons is the latest example. The movie created a website, released two hour security cam footage, along with traditional tactics like an awesome poster and excellent trailer. The end result? It ex…

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Episode 334: 'The School Duel' (2025)/ 'Animale' (2025) 55:07

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There is a lot of news surrounding the real Annabelle doll in recent weeks. We weigh in on what we feel is true, what is fake, and what lies in between. You may be surprised to hear what we think about the supposedly cursed doll. We also talk about being attractive in the 1980s and the latest comedic reboot of a serious property. We thought The Sch…

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Episode 333: Fantasia World Premieres 47:13

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How long has Todd McFarlane been teasing a new Spawn movie? It seems like it has been at least a decade. Do his latest comments mean anything? Sticking with comic books, we discuss the adaption of the controversial Garth Ennis book, Crossed. Is the name being attached to it the perfect match or overkill? Plus, Predator: Killer of Killers new. One o…

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Episode 332: Screening at Fantasia 49:01

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Video games and movies seem like a perfect fit. For whatever reasons, adaptations done in either direction do not seem to work so well. Over the past few years, there have been a number of familiar horror franchises turned into games. They have been multiplayer affairs with limited shelf life. What makes the Hellraiser video game different? We real…

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Episode 331: Undercover witches 55:52

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We have really enjoyed what we have seen from Zach Creggers. Barbarian was fantastic and Weapons looks like it is going to be great. But what could he do with a video game movie? Especially one with as passionate of a fan base as Resident Evil. Well, as long as he sticks the lore he should be alright. Another long running horror property is the Ami…

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Episode 330: 'M3GAN 2.0' Special Edition 43:59

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It is hard to talk about this follow up without asking what happened. The first was a surprise hit that was popular among audiences of all ages. M3GAN also took the internet by storm which is always a big win. It was not long before a sequel and spinoff were announced. Everyone seemed excited about the prospect of a M3GAN universe. We talk about ho…

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Episode 329: 'Kracker Jack'd' (2003)/ 'Unnatural' (2024) 1:03:32

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We were so excited to see 28 Years Later and based off of the box office, we were not the only ones. And much like many of those who went to see it, we have mixed opinions on it (most of it not good.) We are a little surprised that there is another adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand. We understand that there will always be retellings of King’s …

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Episode 328: Mid year recap 1:09:15

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We love Mel Brooks. He is responsible for some of the funniest movies of all time. Young Frankenstein is also one of the best adaptations the Mary Shelley classic ever made. So, we were both excited to hear about the sequel to Spaceballs. We rank our favorite movies from Brooks and why Spaceballs once disappointed us. We are also huge fans of Frigh…

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Episode: 327: 'Bleeding' (2025)/ 'Gonzo Girl' (2025) 53:41

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Jennifer’s Body is a cult classic. And like most cult classics, there are lots of rumors around it. We think it is okay, but there are fans out there who absolutely love the 2009 film. Every few years, talk of a sequel heats up before going away. This time, there seems to be more truth to the rumors. We have mixed opinions about Robert Eggers worki…

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Episode 326: Zombies, sharksploitation, and serial killers 54:56

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Mike Flanagan is one of the best horror directors out there. This week we have a lot to say about him - and not all of it is good. We talk about the upcoming Carrie series and what it means for his Exorcist movie. We also talk about how we do not care about the upcoming The Life of Chuck. We are interested to see what Blumhouse wants to do with the…

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Episode 325: Between a 'Companion' and 'A Hard Place' 56:46

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The success of the latest Final Destination movie is one of the biggest surprises of the first part of the year. Even more shocking is a reported incident from Argentina that is one of the truest cases of life imitating art ever seen. Deadly truth, false internet reporting, or best marketing ever? We finally saw our first look at the It prequel ser…

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Episode 324: Awful neighbors and brining back the dead 59:49

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We have had many discussions about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on our humble little podcast. In recent months, we have also talked a lot about Osgood Perkins. We never thought the two of them would come together. The rumor is that may be happening. The question becomes, is that a good thing? We are big enough to admit when we are wrong. Last week, …

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Episode 323: A movie made entirely from AI?!? 1:03:11

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A few months back we had a chance to see Clown in a Cornfield. On last week’s show we reminded everyone that it was coming to theaters. Its box office performance was still surprising to us. We also talk about how well the new Final Destination movie will probably do- even though it probably shouldn’t. We have had a great time with the last two rel…

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Episode 322: Strange sci-fi and stranger martial arts 57:42

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There has been a lot of talk around Sinners. Good, bad, or ugly, everyone seems to have an opinion about it. Is it really the best movie of the young year? Is it grossly overrated? Something else entirely? Whatever the case, audiences are going out to see it in drovers. What is being overlooked by many is the biggest irony surrounding it. We spend …

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Episode 321: Rare Asian vampires & twisted fairy tales 58:10

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There are not many weeks that go by that we end up discussing news of a horror reboot. This show we talk about the Urban Legends reboot. There is not much news as of yet, but it is definitely coming. We talk about our memories of the movie, why it tends to be overlooked, and whether we are looking forward to it. During our last show, we talked abou…

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Episode 320: Mental Health Horror: 'The Killgrin' (2025)/ 'Frewaka' (2025) 45:22

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We have made no secret that we do not take the Oscars seriously. Like everybody else, we enjoy making predictions and second guessing the winners, but we also know they are a joke. We had no idea just how far that joke went. This week, the Academy made a shocking change that was impossible for us to ignore. We also talk about the recent cast announ…

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Episode 319: Game show scandals & cosmic folk horror 51:51

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How much did we love Barbarian? Go back and listen to the episode and check it out. You can probably guess that we are very interested in the new movie from its writer-director. And if we already weren’t, the creepy website would easily suck us in. The Hell House LLC franchise is an underrated series that are excellent examples of found footage hor…

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Episode 318: 'Heart Eyes' (2025)/ 'Shadow of God' (2025) 50:55

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Any time we have mentioned Death Stranding on our humble little podcast, it has lead to chuckles. The news that it is been adapted to film by A24 just has us dumbfounded. We also talk about the awesomely named Evil Dead Burn. There are some things that we were happy to hear, though there is some cause for worry. Heart Eyes is the perfect date movie…

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Episode 317: 'Demonoid' (1981)/ '825 Forest Road' (2025) 52:21

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Val Kilmer was an excellent actor who could do it all. Whether he was the lead, a supporting character, or Batman himself, Kilmer always left his mark. Most people know him from Tombstone - and rightfully so! We talk about our fondest memories of one of the best actors of this generation. People already know there is no way a whole year will go by …

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Episode 316: 'The L.A. Aids Jabber' (1994)/ 'A Cursed Man' (2025) 1:01:35

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Last year there was talk of the new Strangers trilogy all being released in the same year. Perhaps wisely, that never happened. Instead, it is replacing a popular franchise on this year’s release schedule. Friday the 13th is one of the most well-known horror franchises of all time. We were excited to hear that a prequel series would be coming. Year…

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Episode 315: From the Boston Underground Film Festival 1:07:00

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Single White Female from 1992 is an interesting movie. It seemed to be a big deal at the time, but neither of us remember anything about it. The rumors of Jenna Ortega starring in a remake are certainly interesting, however. The Saw franchise brings back a lot of pleasant memories. Sure, the vast majority of them are tied to the first, but the same…

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Episode 314: Some picks from SXSW 46:55

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Horror is all about its franchises. Audiences love their old favorites so much that there is always a steady stream of news about the next possible legacy sequel. A Quiet Place is a new addition that has released two installments and a prequel. Each has done well but is a third one pushing their luck? There will never be a dearth of Stephen King ad…

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Episode 313: 'Bloat' (2025)/ 'The Rule of Jenny Pen' (2025) 59:00

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Will screenlife movies become the found footage of the next generation? Though there have been some noticeable outliers, the genre has not really taken off with audiences. But what if you do one that is also a creature feature plus has family drama. We also review an uncomfortable psychological thriller starring Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow. This…

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Episode 312: 'The Monkey' Special Edition 57:07

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The Monkey has had a creative marketing run. Rejection emails, funny posters, and an interesting Super Bowl halftime show were all a part of it. This also meant that the actual movie had a lot to live up to. Tonally, it is exactly what some might have expected. But what about those who didn’t know what they were getting into? The trailers focus on …

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Episode 311: Nuns, industrial music, and Zombies 55:00

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A few weeks back we lamented on the lack of fantasy movies. They were a part of our childhoods that we love and missed. As if on cue, we talk about the news regarding the new Red Sonja movie - another childhood favorite. We also revisit Dead Mail before it debuts on Shudder in April. The 1970s were the peak of nunsploitation. It would not last long…

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Episode 310: 'The Brood' (1979)/'Inhabitants' (2025) 51:36

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The most recent season of True Detective was the most divisive in the show’s history. The first one was universally praised, while the second caught a lot of heat. For whatever reason, the third season flew under the radar. We talk about our opinions of season four and the news surrounding the show’s future. Hammer Studios is an important part of h…

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Episode 309: 'A Knight's War' (2025)/ 'Didn't Die' (2025) 58:57

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Recent indie horror releases have benefitted from creative marketing. The upcoming Super Bowl halftime show for The Monkey is a great example. We also talk about the return of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the surprising reason one of us did not want anything to do with it the first time around. They do not make as many fantasy movies as they used t…

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Episode 308: 'Always Shine' (2016)/ 'Touch Me' (2025) 55:12

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Labyrinth is a cult classic. But how did things get to this point? We have contrasting memories of its initial popularity. And we both agree it is not the best work from any of the major players involved. Now that Robert Eggers is involved with the sequel, what does the future hold? What does it mean when a film is described as Lynchian? From what …

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Episode 307: The Day of the Triffids (1962)/ 'Grafted' (2025) 1:07:18

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David Lynch is one of the most important names in genre cinema. He is a creative artist who has given the world some of the most beautiful and confounding films and television ever. His impact on cinema cannot be overstated. We reflect on what he means to us. We started off this year covering Nosferatu from Robert Eggers. One of the things we talke…

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Episode 306: Our favorite movies of 2024 1:05:22

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Chances are that nothing from the Poohniverse will be in our favorite movies of any year. But that will not stop us from talking about it every chance we get. Blood and Honey may have burned us so badly we have not even considered watching another entry, but maybe the combined powers of the twisted versions of Peter Pan, Tigger, and Mary Poppins wi…

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Episode 305: Our least favorite movies of 2024 1:06:36

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We covered over fifty movies that were released in 2024. Naturally, some were better than others. Unfortunately, when you cover as much stuff as we did, some things end up being bad. As in, REALLY bad. Over the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the films from 2024 that stood out the most to us. First things first, we are messing with the w…

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Episode 304: 'Nosferatu' (2024) Special Edition 52:26

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SPOILER WARNING!!! AS WITH ALL SPECIAL EDITIONS WE WILL BE DISCUSSING MAJOR PLOTPOINTS When did vampires become tragically romantic figures? They certainly were not when Bram Stoker wrote Dracula. Bela Lugosi brought class to the character, but he did not make anyone swoon. Whether it was Hammer or Anne Rice, by the time Twilight stole hearts, vamp…

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Episode 303: Last show of 2024: 'Cash on Demand' (1961) 38:14

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We try to avoid rumors. We have no issues talking about speculation from unnamed sources, but just straight up gossip and fan casting isn’t really our thing. That is what the internet and social media is for. But if it involves a couple of our favorites, we have not choice but to chime in. There are a number of criminally overlooked characters in H…

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Episode 302: Holiday horror and UAPs: 'The Elf' (2017)/ 'The Program' (2024) 1:04:35

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After talking about a disturbing dream involving Tom Cruise, we talk about movie franchises. There is talk of the MCU, Aliens, and Universal monsters, but what’s really on our minds is what is next for the M3gan Universe. We also share our memories on 28 Days Later and discuss the upcoming sequel. Christmas may be the second spookiest time of year,…

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Episode 301: 'Dead End' (2004)/ 'Replicator' (2024) 1:05:22

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We loved The Substance. The performances were fantastic, the story was entertaining, and the effects were great. It was sexy, funny, and gross. Its slew of Golden Globes nods have us very excited about the movie and the future of genre cinema. Final Destination 6 is a different story. Ray Wise and Lin Shaye in a holiday horror movie sounds like a g…

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Episode 300: 'So, you are into horror?' 1:33:01

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Our 300th episode is upon us, and we decided we were going to try to answer the question. You say you want to get into horror but The Exorcist is not scary enough and you have already seen Scream? We have some suggestions for you. Or maybe you are just getting into genre cinema and you want to test yourself and push your boundaries. We have somethi…