Best DeVaughn Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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Sucker Punch (Extended Edition) - 2011 with DeVaughn Taylor 2:08:34

27d ago2:08:34

2:08:34

We've been busy exploring other planes of reality, but we're back just in time to talk about the cinematic event that is Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch - Extended Edition, of course! We're joined by friend of the pod and a Babydoll himself, one of the hosts of the Spectre Cinema Club, Tainted Love, and the Pod and the Pendulum podcasts, DeVaughn Taylor…

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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974) // Sinister Sounds 1:27:00

1d ago1:27:00

1:27:00

New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/…

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Double Jeopardy - 1999 with Caroline Boisvert 1:16:30

6d ago1:16:30

1:16:30

We're going all the way back to 1999 to discuss the Ashley Judd thriller Double Jeopardy with friend of the pod and returning guest Caroline Boisvert!!! We talk the justice system, a very bad friend, and leaving your fucks in prison on this one! Don't forget to always double check your legal advice you get in prison or from movies! Check out our Pa…

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THE EMPTY MAN (2020) ft. Mikey Chu // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:13:49

9d ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Time to discuss the film that inspired this month's theme, Mikey Chu returns to unravel the secrets of The Empty Man directed by David Prior. The boys discuss how this film evolves from an urban legend to pure cosmic horror, as well as theorize on what actually happened. Thought + concentration + time = podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, sub…

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SINNERS (2025) // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:45:46

16d ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners, which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do you…

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My Fair Lady - 1964 with David Muma 2:27:44

16d ago2:27:44

2:27:44

What a loverly time you're about to have after you click play because we're talking My Fair Lady in this, one of the missing episodes from earlier in the year! We're joined by David Muma from the Are You My Mother and Gimmicks podcasts to break down this delightful treat! We hold space for all the important topics like narcissists, misogyny, and Au…

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Doomsday - 2008 with Terry Mesnard 1:27:12

19d ago1:27:12

1:27:12

We're genre switching with wild abandon this week and talking Doomsday, Neil Marshall's follow up to The Descent! We're joined by critic and one half of Scarred for Life, Terry Mesnard, for our trek beyond the wall! We discuss Rhona Mitra's fuck off energy, goop, and posit that Doomsday walked so that Fury Road could run! Check out our Patreon for …

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LIFEFORCE (1985) // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:03:01

23d ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 s…

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KILL LIST (2011) ft. Jay Krieger // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:37:25

30d ago1:37:25

1:37:25

3 targets on the Kill List, 3 podcasting boys just trying to make a living. The boys are joined by All-Star Specter Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcasts) to discuss the part domestic drama/part hitman thriller/part cult ritual/ film by Ben Wheatley. Over the top violence, dark comedy, and confronting the darkness within. Abracadabra! New epi…

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ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (2017) // Subgenre Switche-Ups 1:17:48

1M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

New month, new theme! The boys are talking films with the wildest "sub-genre switches", films that keep youy on your toes. Starting off is One Cut of the Dead, a Japanese zombie flick that is not at all what it seems. As per the theme, we reiterate that our conversations are always full spoilers. Pom! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so y…

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CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022) // Daddy Cronenberg 1:34:04

1M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

For the culmination of our David Cronenberg coverage, the boys discuss his long anticipated return to genre film Crimes of the Future. We discuss the film as a final thesis project, rapid evolution, and his complicated relationship with the term "body horror". Pain does indeed have a function New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't …

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EXISTENZ (1999) ft. Rocco T. Thompson // Daddy Cronenberg 1:35:42

2M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Time to plug in, baby! Rocco T. Thompson (The Lady Killers Podcast) returns to play a little VR with the boys as we discuss eXistenZ. We're talkin bio-ports, bone guns, video game-ception, and the need/desire to escape into media. Featuring Willem Dafoe as Gas! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while …

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VIDEODROME (1983) ft. Allie Goertz // Daddy Cronenberg 1:28:58

2M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

The revolution will be televised...or will it? The boys are joined by Allie Goertz to discuss Videodrome, directed by the man of the month David Cronenberg. We had a wonderfully existential conversation on Cronenberg's prophetic ways and how his fears of technology have only increased over the decades. Plus plenty of talk about flesh guns and the s…

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RABID (1977) // Daddy Cronenberg 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This March, the boys are celebrating the filmography of David Cronenberg for his birthday! First up is his sophomore effort Rabid. We're discussing more epidemic horror, Cronenberg's early directorial style, and his early fascination with holes. Make sure you got that thang (vaccination card) on you! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so yo…

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RUN SWEETHEART RUN (2022) ft. Zena Dixon // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:24:25

2M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

It's time to close out our "Black (Final) Girl Magic" series withthe most recent entry, Run Sweetheart Run directed by Shana Feste. Zena Dixon (Bloody Disgusting Podcast) joins the boys to discuss off-camera violence, gratuitous period blood, and themes of female empowerment/solidarity. Get your 7 outfit changes ready and don't crease the Air Force…

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THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS (2016) // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:14:55

3M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

We're staying in British zombie movie territory as we discuss The Girl With All the Gifts directed by Colm McCarthy. The boys discuss the quiet existentialism of the film and what Melanie stands for within the films, but also as a black female protagonist. No cats were eaten in the recording of this podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscri…

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28 DAYS LATER (2003) ft. Mike Brown // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:18:04

3M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Before getting the long-awaited third entry later this year, the boys are joined by Mike Brow (People Under the Scares Podcast) to discuss 28 Days Later directed by Danny Boyle. We're choppin it up about how well this movie has aged since COVID, Selena's take-no-shit attitude, and the film's lasting impact on the zombie sub-genre. Repopulating the …

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SCARY MOVIE (2000) & SCARY MOVIE 2 (2001) // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:26:33

3M ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Happy Black History Month! We're kicking off our celebration of Black Final Girls on a silly note as we dive into horror spoofs Scary Movie 1 & 2 directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. A bit of a different format as we discuss the films through the films they are parodying, while also discussing Brenda as a unique Final Girl and the complicated queer rep…

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Watching the Watchlist #14 (DON"T LOOK NOW, ANYTHING FOR JACK, December Recap) // Patreon Clip 5:33

3M ago5:33

5:33

DeVaughn assigned Garrett Anything But Jackson to double up on child death grief after talking Don't Look Now. "Watching the Watchlist" is available to our $3 Found Footage tier patrons and higher! If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watc…

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I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024) ft. Blayne Waterloo // Favorites of '24 1:52:27

3M ago1:52:27

1:52:27

For our final installment in our 2024 retrospective series, we're discussing the I Saw the TV Glow directed by Jane Shoenbrun. The boys are joined by Blayne Waterloo (Eww Hag) to discuss gender dysphoria, Shoenbrun's singular aesthetic, and how the road to self-actualization can be painful. As Owen would say; we're so sorry! Note: the gender design…

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ODDITY (2024) ft. Mike Muncer // Favorites of '24 1:12:05

4M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

We're sticking in international waters as we discuss the Irish film Oddity written & directed by Damien McCarthy. The boys are joined by Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror Podcast) to discuss Euro ghost stories, getting the most out of your movie props, and a very unique take on the revenge sub-genre. Get your camera timer ready! New episodes drop ev…

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Disturbing Behavior - 1998 with Cult Cinema Circle 2:05:33

4M ago2:05:33

2:05:33

We're going back to the 90s this week and talking Disturbing Behavior! Joining us is Jesse Krempel, the host of the Cult Cinema Circle podcast! We get into the studio interference, the importance of language, our ideal yogurt order, the dangers of getting horny, and most importantly, wonder who put acid in our Spam? Check out our Patreon for exclus…

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RED ROOMS (2024) ft. Lex Briscuso // Favorites of '24 1:44:21

4M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

We're logging back into 2024 to discuss Red Rooms directed by Pascal Plante. Lex Briscuso joins the boys to chat true crime, unlikable protagonists, and how this film blurs the line of what's considered a horror movie. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing t…

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Anne of Green Gables - 1985 with Brenna C. Gray 1:59:27

4M ago1:59:27

1:59:27

We're going back in time and off to Canada this week and talking Anne of Green Gables! We're joined by kindred spirit, podcaster, and Anne expert Brenna Gray to discuss friendless weirdos, sturdy looking girls, and backhanded compliments as we dig into this classic story that is beloved the world over! Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes e…

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THE SUBSTANCE (2024) ft. Molly Henery // Favorites of '24 1:25:15

4M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

First movie discussion of the new year and it's time to pump it up! Molly Henery (Blogging Banshee) is back to discuss Coralie Fargeat's sophomore effort The Substance as we celebrate our favorites from 2024. We're discussing heavy satire, industry beauty standards, and the autobiographical nature of Demi Moore's powerhouse performance. Take care o…

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An American Werewolf in London - 1981 1:10:22

4M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

It's a New Year so it's time for another "New Year, New You" film to start us off! We're traveling abroad for our first outing this year and talking An American Werewolf in London! We rave over the practical effects, wonder how long is an appropriate time to pee, and Clayton gets so horny on main for David, this podcast should almost be X-rated! Ch…

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Favorites of 2024 53:08

4M ago53:08

53:08

We wanted to sit down and share what 2024 meant to us onscreen! We talk about our favorite television, horror films, and just overall best films of the year! We also go into a couple of other categories and look towards 2025 and what we're most anticipating! Check our our Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes that you won't find over here! We have …

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Best Horror Films of 2024 ft. Rachel Reeves & Tori Potenza // SCC #221 2:08:44

4M ago2:08:44

2:08:44

2024 is in the books and it's time to list our favorite horror films of the year! Rachel Reeves (Halloweenies, Girls on the Boys) and Tori Potenza (MovieJawn. Brooklyn Horror Fest) return to join the boys in sharing their Top 4 genre movies of the year. We're also giving out trophies for Best Performance, Best Set Piece, and Garrett's "Gimme More" …

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WILLY'S WONDERLAND (2021) Commentary Track ft. Kai Kadlec // Patreon Freebie 1:25:58

4M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Christmas treat time, this track will only be free for 2 weeks! The boys tackle evil animatronics in Willy's Wonderland featuring cast member Kai Kadlec. We discuss Cage's rare silent role, Chucky E. Cheese trauma, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. We'll count you in at the beginning or press play on the movie at the 00:00:30 mark of the tra…

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Silent Night - 2021 with Lisa Lambert 1:33:02

4M ago1:33:02

1:33:02

It's Christmas at the end of the world this week because we're talking Silent Night! We're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod Lisa Lambert to dig through the murky morality of this pitch black horror comedy! CW: Suicide Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes every Monday that you won't find here! There are movie commentaries, tho…

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MANDY (2018) ft. Mae Shults // Merry Cagemas 1:48:51

4M ago1:48:51

1:48:51

Did you put acid goo & cookies out for Santa Cage? Our final movie discussion of 2024 couldn't be more perfect as Mae Shults (The Lady Killers) joins the boys to discuss Mandy directed by Panos Cosmatos. We're talking cosmic cults, the many sub-genres, drugs, and this being the ultimate Nicolas Cage movie. Get in loser, we're hunting Jesus Freaks! …

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Die Hard - 1988 with James Swinford 2:14:34

5M ago2:14:34

2:14:34

Yippee-ki-yay, motherfuckers, we're doing Die Hard!!! We're joined by friend of the pod James Swinford to help us break down this Christmas classic! We gush all over Bruce Willis and the late Alan Rickman, get pumped reliving the action, and Clayton can't stop thinking about what that sweaty shirt smells like (complimentary)! Check out our Patreon …

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BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip 6:58

5M ago6:58

6:58

Black Christmas turns 50 years-old this year and the boys did a movie commentary on Patreon for just the occasion! Enjoy a little clip on the house as the boys discuss the film's place in slasher history. Enjoy! Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watchin…

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La La Land - 2016 with Shane Anderson 2:23:25

5M ago2:23:25

2:23:25

This week it's all about L.A. because we're talking La La Land!!! We are joined in the city of stars by filmmaker and podcaster Shane Anderson! Together, we discuss seeing ourselves in insufferable characters, our feelings on tapas, being truly passionate about something, one woman shows, and, of course, that infamous Oscars moment. If you want to …

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THE WICKER MAN (2006) // Merry Cagemas 56:42

5M ago56:42

56:42

It's Garrett's birthday episode! The boys scale back on the analysis and let The Wicker Man wash over them. We're talking about more Cage memes, which cut actually features "the bees!", and the lack of sauce compared to the original. We typically don't do negative reviews, but I don't think anything we say can hurt this film lol. Put. on your bear …

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Watching the Watchlist #13 (NOSFERATU, DEAD END, November Recap) // Patreon Clip 7:29

5M ago7:29

7:29

Enjoy a clip of Garrett & DeVaughn discussing the Chistmas horror hidden gem Dead End on our exclusive Patreon show "Watching the Watchlist". It's where the boys recap their previous month on Letterboxd, spoiler free reviews of new releases, and challenge each other to watch films for the first time. If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe …

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MOM AND DAD (2018) ft. Scott K // Merry Cagemas 1:32:43

5M ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Time to angrily sing "The Hokey Pokey" as we discuss Mom and Dad directed by Brian Taylor. The boys are joined by Scott K (Church of Tarantino Podcast) to discuss the fears & insecurities of being a a parent, Selma Blair as the perfect Nic Cage scene partner, and all the memes. Don't forget your Sawsall! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe s…

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Prometheus - 2012 with Mike Dodaro 2:07:13

5M ago2:07:13

2:07:13

We were wrong, we were so wrong (not to do this episode sooner)! We're going back to the Alien-verse and talking all about Prometheus today! It may be divisive among the fandom, but we definitely land on one side of the spectrum - we love it. We get into the ideas of souls, faith, healthcare made only for men, and Jesus Christ himself! Check out ou…

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Once - 2007 with Marc Bonanni 1:18:59

5M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

We're gettin' folksy this episode! We watched Once! We sat down with Marc Bonanni, you might know him as Broadway by Ghostlight on YouTube, to talk unrequited love, quirky characters, insufferable men, and the appropriateness of wearing house slippers to a corner store. And yes, Clayton hotly contends with the fact that this beat out Enchanted at t…

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Feed Test: TERRIFIER (2018) // Specter Cinema Club Episode 1:22:31

5M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Hello! This is just to get the feed temporarily going until we drop our actual episodes, but also a way to hear DeVaughn & Zoë podcast together (along with Specter Cinema Host Garrett McDowell). Here's a conversation on Terrifier from back in October. Enjoy for now! Stalk Zoë on social media: Instagram Bluesky Twitter Website Stalk DeVaughn on soci…

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This Is Tainted Love // TRAILER 1:32

5M ago1:32

1:32

Welcome to Tainted Love, a psychosexual horror podcast. Join co-hosts Zoë Rose Smith (Ghouls Magazine, Our Bloody Obsession) and DeVaughn Taylor (Specter Cinema Club, The Pod and the Pendulum). Here's a little trailer of us breaking down the show and its segments. Our "speed dating" pilot will premiere December 18th, 2024. Hit that follow/subscribe…

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DRIVE ANGRY (2011) // Merry Cagemas 1:18:26

5M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

St. Nic has arrived, but we ain't talkin Santa Clause...we're celebrating Nicolas Cage this month! Kicking things off in chaotic fashion with Drive Angry (3D) directed by Patrick Lussier. We're talkin the best ways to use Nic Cage, how this is a pseudo Ghost Rider movie, and spend a little time up top just gushing about the legend's career. Grab yo…

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The Brady Bunch Movie - 1995 with Brent Waggoner 1:53:48

5M ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! That's right, we're talking about The Brady Bunch Movie! Two people are hardly a bunch, so we're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod Brent Waggoner for this trip back to the height of the 90s! Come for the innuendos, stay for the dark fantasies - and Shawn's compelling argument that the Brady's are witches (or do…

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Doctor Sleep - 2019 (Director's Cut) with Review It Yourself 2:46:51

5M ago2:46:51

2:46:51

We're singing Mike Flanagan's praises this episode, because we're talking Doctor Sleep! He had to walk the tightrope between adapting Stephen King's source novel, and a sequel to the film version of The Shining, and he nailed it! We're not alone though, we've got Sean from Review It Yourself to help us break it down! We gush over Rebecca Ferguson's…

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Chicago - 2002 with Kristin Fugate 1:54:10

5M ago1:54:10

1:54:10

I hope your knees are rouged and your stockings are down because we're talking about Chicago!!! We couldn't do this alone, so we've got returning guest and friend of the pod Kristin Fugate joining us on Murderess Row! We get into the availability of arsenic, the stunning choreo, Shawn's disturbing lack of seating, and even a dark theory about the e…

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URBAN LEGEND (1998) ft. Vanessa Guerrero // Student Bodies 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Time to graduate out of our Student Bodies series as we discuss Urban Legend directed by Jamie Blanks. Vanessa Guerrero (Game Grumps) joins the boys to discuss modern myths and the effect Scream had on the slasher sub-genre. Make sure to check your backseat! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you…

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GOAT (2016) // Student Bodies 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Garrett & DeVaughn enroll at Brookman University to discuss Goat, the film based on the true story memoir of the same name. We're discussing the cult-like nature of fraternities, toxic masculinity, and and the horrors of hazing rituals. Chug that beer, we're in for a bad time! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate u…

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - 1974 with Shane Anderson 2:04:56

6M ago2:04:56

2:04:56

Scheduled for Halloween, delayed by the horrors of life, but finally here to you now - we covered kind of a big film? We hopped in a very hot van and went to Texas, along with filmmaker Shane Anderson, and had a conversation about the 1974 horror masterpiece The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! The Texas heat is nothing compared to some of Shawn's takes. …

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MIDSOMMAR (2019) ft. Bailey Hunt // Student Bodies 1:43:51

6M ago1:43:51

1:43:51

The boys are hopping on a plane to Sweden as we discuss Midsommar with Garrett's longest friend Bailey! We're unpacking the toxic relationship between Dani & Christian, "good for her" horror, and Ari Aster's impeccable filmmaking prowess. (exhales sharply, then inhales) New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 sta…

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MASTER (2022) // Student Bodies 1:30:09

6M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

This month we're reminiscing about the horrors of college as selected by Arthouse Cinema Patron and former guest Yutaka Tamanaha! The boys are first taking a look at the institutionalized horror in Master. Note that we recorded this before the election results, so apologies if this episode is a bit too relevant because DeVaughn is on his soap box i…

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