Fearless Films
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFearless Films Podcast is a weekly show where we walk through horror movies, breaking down the beats, discussing the lore and interesting trivia of all the best (and worst) in the horror movie genre. The show started as Pete, the horror buff, explaining the plots of horror movies to Kevin, the scaredy cat, who hates being scared but is intrigued by these modern mythologies.
Kevin eventually retired from the podcast, but the show goes on! Pete is now joined by Sarah, who also loves horror movies, and they continue the tradition of explaining the scariest stories to all the scaredy cats out there, so they don't have to watch the movies.
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Episodes
Episode 33 - Creep Show
May 12, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week on Fearless Films, Pete introduces Kevin to an anthology horror film, Creepshow! This is when a movie is comprised of multiple short stories that all tell individual spooky tales. Pete explains why murder always leads to vengeful ghosts (so just don't do it!). He also sings his praise to author Stephen King's crowning acting achievement as a dimwitted country bumpkin. Kevin weighs the pros and cons of getting rid of his wife by feeding her to an arctic monster that lives in a box...
Episode 32 - The Lighthouse
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this weeks episode of Fearless Films, Kevin and Pete find themselves trapped together in a small house, fighting off the overwhelming power of the ocean. So, like most weeks, just more damp. Pete has to explain the lifestyle of 1800's lighthouse keepers, as well as a nude Willem Dafoe. Kevin has to resist going mad after exploring the endless depths of the ocean itself, and a nude Willem Dafoe. So join us as we talk about mermaids, maritime superstitions, homemade alcohol, and scrimsha...
Episode 31 - The Thing
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBOn this weeks episode, we tear through the clothes of, and assimilate, John Carpenter's THE THING! Pete breaks down one of his favorite horror movies of all time. He explains why the solution to any outbreak situation is simply to blow everything up. Also, Pete educates everyone on the finer points of American-Norwegian international relations. Step one, don't shoot at or drop grenades on your host when they invite you into their home. Kevin meanwhile points out the movie's examples of poo...
Episode 30 - Alien
April 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBOn today's episode of Fearless Films, the guys venture into the great black void of space and confront something unknown, something horrifying, something.... ALIEN. Pete explains why you never break quarantine for any reason, and why robot blood is so difficult to clean out of the carpets. Kevin ponders the intricacies of the future space-economy and how to get rich quick by sacrificing all of your employees. He also agrees that an cat left to its own devices can find its way into anything...
Episode 29- Rec & Quarentine
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this very special episode of Fearless Films, we sit down to compare the Spanish-made found footage film, REC, and its American remake, Quarantine! Pete lays down all of the dangers of being trapped in a small apartment building with a rage-inducing virus, while also explaining that zombies of all ages can be dangerous. Kevin sympathizes with the pains of being a landlord to hostile (flesh-eating) tenants, and also tells us where in the Bible it states that demonic possession is transmit...
Episode 28 - The Invisible Man
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBIn this week's thrilling tale, the guys are solving the mystery of The Invisible Man!!! Pete tries to explain how hard it is to convince others of your sanity when they keep ignoring physical evidence, as well as the dangers of leaving your cooking unattended with a homicidal maniac. Meanwhile, Kevin investigates variable setting car alarms, and long term dog sitting services. Join us as we cover the floor in coffee grounds and throw paint all over the house to defend ourselves against Th...
Episode 27 - IT Chapter 2
March 31, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWe continue from last week with IT, Chapter 2 (Attack of the Clowns!) Pete has to lay out this not-quite-as-perfect sequel, which has a very video game setup. A gathering of forces is followed by a series of fetch quests, followed by a few quick side quests before fighting the big boss of the movie. Kevin, after sorting out the many names and faces of the cast, has trouble deciding if the many new plot points brought up in flashbacks were even in the first movie, or if his memory is starti...
Episode 26 - IT, Chapter 1
March 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis week, the guys tackle the modern day telling of the Stephen King classic, IT. After weeks of convincing Kevin that this was not a movie about computer specialists, Pete finally made him realize it was about something much more exciting: a clown that eats children! Pete takes Kevin down the long journey of a two part movie, based on a novel, which had once before been adapted into a TV miniseries, and authored by a coked-up and drunk writing genius (thankfully clean and sober today). ...
Episode 25 - Leprechaun
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBHappy St. Patty's Day!!! Because we have no originality whatsoever, we chose to talk about Leprechaun on the most Irish holiday ever. Watch as a little Irish monster terrorizes small-town bumpkins and pre-fame Jennifer Anniston in search of his pot of gold. Pete breaks down how this poorly received movie somehow led to a franchise eight films strong, despite never receiving positive reviews and always losing money. Kevin tries to stay sane as he is beat over the head with Irish stereotypes...
Episode 24 - Dawn of the Dead (1978)
March 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis week, Pete introduces Kevin to a zombie classic, George Romero's Dawn of the Dead! The guys debate whether a shopping mall really is the best place to hide during a zombie apocalypse, but they definitely agree that stealing a helicopter is the right move, even if neither of them could fly one. While Kevin ponders whether he could put down his best friend if they became a zombie (hint: he really could), Pete wonders if he could stomach hanging out with hillbilly survivalists who have t...
Episode 23 - Bad Moon
March 03, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week, we go back to where it all started. Bad Moon is a werewolf horror film that Kevin saw as a young boy, and it scared him so much he never watched another horror movie again! Well, Pete has tracked down this little known film, and decided to help Kevin relive all of his past trauma! Yay! Get ready for gratuitous sex scenes, ultra violence, and really bad 90's morphing CGI. And remember, don't get too scared...
Episode 22 - What Lies Beneath
February 25, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week, the guys explore What Lies Beneath, a thriller starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer. While Pete goes over the rules for safe bath tub use, Kevin discusses how appropriate it is for a psychiatrist to tell a person to go talk to ghosts in their house (hint: not at all). Join us on this Scooby-Doo mystery for adults, and try to figure out What Lies Beneath this two hour drama that suddenly becomes a horror film in the last 20 minutes. And remember, don't get too scared...
Episode 21 - My Bloody Valentine 3D
February 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe inevitable remake strikes again, this time in 3D!!!!!! This week, the guys discuss My Bloody Valentine 3D, a nonsense title because it is not the third entry in the franchise, thus breaking a decades old rule. Kevin is astounded by the sheer number of "weapon thrust at the screen" kills, while Pete is repeatedly annoyed by plot contrivances in a movie where he really should just let it go. Grab a friend and a pair of 3D glasses, and enjoy getting a pickaxe thrown at your face for the ...
Episode 20 - My Bloody Valentine
February 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBHappy Valentines!!! This week we celebrate the holiday of love with a slasher movie about... coal mines? The guys discuss My Bloody Valentine, a Canadian horror film about a pick-axe enthusiast who delights in serial murder and delivering heart-o-grams (literally). Kevin tries to figure out the mating habits of small town mining folk, while Pete criticizes the record keeping habits of early 80's medical institutions. Pull up a chair, cuddle up with a loved one, and enjoy My Bloody Valenti...
Episode 19 - Ghost Ship
February 03, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis week, the guys learn all about the ocean salvaging industry... and ghost/soul salvagers, which is apparently a thing. Its GHOST SHIP!! While Kevin laments the career and hairstyle choices of actor Karl Urban, Pete tries to figure out the formula for how many souls one needs to collect to get medical benefits in Hell. As a Valentine's gift to his wife, Pete breaks down this absurd early-2000's ghost flick because it is one of her favorites. On the plus side, Pete enjoys making Kevin su...
Episode 18 - The Witch
January 26, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, the guys explore the dangers of life in colonial New England with The Witch. While Pete explains the health benefits of regular wood chopping exercise, Kevin sympathizes with the struggles of raising rowdy children. All while examining the dangers of living next door to a witch. Try not to make any deals with the Devil before you listen to our next great episode. And remember, don't get too scared...
Episode 17 - Midsomer
January 21, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThis week, the guys have changed their European travel plans from London to Sweden. It does not go as planned. Kevin relives the horror of writing a college paper, as well as the horror cult mating rituals that involve putting... things in other people's food. Pete relives the horror of freeloading around college students trying to work, and reminds everyone that going off by yourself in a strange environment is A BAD IDEA! Join us for Midsommar! And remember, don't get too scared...
Episode 16 - Hereditary
January 14, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week on Fearless Films, the guys survive the emotionally draining endurance test that is Hereditary! While Pete goes over driving safety tips, Kevin is tested on his Bible trivia, specifically relating to how many devils there are down in Hell. This harrowing tale of family, cults, possession, and miniature models will chill you to the bone! Don't get too scared...
Episode 15 - US
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBOn this week's episode, the guys come face to face with the scariest thing a person can encounter... themselves!! It's dopplegangers and doubles this week with Jordan Peele's US. Kevin points out mistakes in proper boat maintenance while Pete breaks down why your food pyramid only has one level - rabbit. Join the guys as they confront their darker selves, and remember... don't get too scared...
Episode 14 - New Years Evil
December 31, 2019 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week on Fearless Films, we ring in the new year with an old slasher. Proving that there is a horror movie for any occasion, New Years Evil celebrates slashers in style! Kevin meets his breaking point for incompetent killers, while Pete can't stop grooving to the 80's punk soundtrack. How do you explain a movie that starts with a mystery, then reveals the secret, only to reintroduce the mystery again at the end? Is it worth trying? Get your confetti and part poppers ready, and prepare ...
Episode 13 - Black Christmas (2006)
December 22, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIt's back...... Black Christmas! The boys are again subjected to the horrors of this Holiday Horror, but updated with a mid-2000's aesthetic. The kills are more brutal, but the characters are basically non-existant. Join us as we explore how a remake can take things in the complete opposite direction of the source material and still leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. Kevin roots for his favorite Scream Queens to make it to the end, while Pete just wants it to be over already.
Episode 12 - Krampus
December 18, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBOn this week's episode of Fearless Films, they guys learn the true meaning of Christmas: be good, or else an angry German spirit will send you to Hell! Pete learns a new favorite word, and that word is KRAMPUS! Kevin just wonders how this horror movie is any different than his normal family holiday gatherings. Join the guys as they discuss gift giving, decorating taboos, and storytelling in the style of Rankin/Bass TV specials. Krampus is coming to town... don't get too scared...
Episode 11 - Gremlins
December 09, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBOn this week's episode, the guys learn that size doesn't matter if you have strength in numbers. That's right, its the classic 80's creature feature: Gremlins! While Pete is busy reveling in practical effects and nostalgia, Kevin explains the woes of business ownership and capitalism in America. And remember, there are three very important rules for this film: 1. Never watch it on an empty stomach. 2. Always watch it with the whole family. 3. Don't get too scared...
Episode 10- Get Out
December 01, 2019 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's episode, the guys tackle a movie built entirely on what every audience shouts at the people in horror films: GET OUT! Join us as we decide at what level of uncomfortable is it okay to bail on your in-laws. Kevin practices his 100 meter dash while Pete attempts home brain surgery! Don't get too scared...
Episode 9 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre
November 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn this week's episode, Pete introduces Kevin to the madness inducing nightmare that is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Kevin gets fed up with terrible naming conventions in the horror genre, while simultaneously teaching Pete a valuable lesson about respecting the law and other people's property. How many people must die before it qualifies as a massacre? Is a slaughter more or less? How about a murder spree? All of this and more will give your family some great talking points this Thanksgiv...
Episode 8 - A Quiet Place
November 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn today's episode, the guys discuss a very special gimmick episode. In 2018's "A Quiet Place" a family is under siege by monsters who are blind but have super sensitive hearing. While Pete tries to explain their plight, Kevin laments the family's decision making skills. Build a sound proof room, or live next to a noisy waterfall. Light a crackling fire, or just use a flashlight. Join us as we loudly pick apart the turmoil of A Quiet Place. And remember, don't get too scared...
Episode 7 - An American Werewolf in London
November 12, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBIn this week's episode, the guys take a trip across the pond to see the sights in Europe, all while avoiding the local wildlife. Pete breaks down An American Werewolf in London, while Kevin breaks down inept police, excitable nurses, and Muppet cameos. Join on for this classic monster flick that features the greatest werewolf transformation on screen. Don't get too scared...
Episode 6 - 1922
November 04, 2019 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this week's episode, the guys learn the value of a hard day's work on the farm. Going over their first movie based on the work of horror legend Stephen King, Kevin and Pete compare their family values to those of a deranged and prideful Nebraskan farmer. "1922" shows us that if you try to solve your problems with murder, you may get back exactly what you deserve and more. Don't get too scared...
Episode 5 - Halloween Franchise Breakdown
October 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn a very special episode of Fearless Films, Kevin and Pete go on a journey to figure out this convoluted mess of a franchise that is known as Halloween. Halloween is a movie series that has been rebooted, retconned, and resurrected so many times that it has become harder to kill than Michael Myers himself. Pete does his best to untangle all of these various movies threads, from the original six, to the Rob Zombie remakes, to the brand new Blumhouse retcons. Kevin does his best to retain hi...
Episode 4 - Halloween 3: Season of the Witch
October 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBOn this weeks very special episode, the boys get to experience a franchise suddenly becoming an anthology series. Instead of their beloved masked murderer, they face the horrors of American capitalism mixed with ancient magical forces. Pete wonders if everything he saw was just some mad fever dream, while Kevin decides whether or not his kids are allowed to dress up for Halloween ever again. Do you dare join them for on an adventure featuring a middle aged alcoholic protagonist, evil Hallow...
Episode 3 - Halloween for October Part 2 Halloween 2
October 15, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, Pete describes the first Halloween sequel, beginning the 80's slasher franchise wars. Learn why hospitals are no longer a safe place in a dangerous situation, especially when it has staffing problems. Kevin continues to test his angelic avenger theory, and develops a new fear of hot tubs. Enjoy episode 3 of Fearless Films... don't get TOO scared.
Episode 2 - October for Halloween Part 1 Halloween
October 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode Pete dives into the first of the Greats in the slasher world- Halloween (1978) Listen along as we get to hear the rise of Michael Myers, the longest running slasher in the genre. Pete shows you the world through this mad killer's eyes while Kevin... wonders about angelic intervention and Butcher knife tensile strength. Join us on episode 2 of Fearless Films... Don't get TOO scared.
Episode 1 - Black Christmas (1974)
September 28, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBKevin and Pete start off Fearless Films Podcast with what is considered the first American slasher film. Join them as they walk through this confusingly paced "slasher" that doesn't know if it wants to be a teen drama or a horror movie. Fearless Films Podcast is a weekly show where we walk through horror movies, breaking down the beats, discussing the lore and interesting trivia of all the best (and worst) in the horror movie genre.