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Grave Discussions

130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Grave Discussions is a podcast that has everything to sate your nightmarish desires: reviews, general topics, deep analyses, and so much more about the latest and greatest in horror cinema. All from beyond the grave!

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Episode 109 - It Can't Rain All the TIme

March 17, 2024 19:36 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Your favorite undead talk show hosts are back from the afterlife; the crow carried their spirits back due to misconduct... Oof. Few vigilantes are as cool, calm, and collected as Eric Draven, resurrected by a mystical entity in Alex Proyas's 1994 cult classic, The Crow, to enact revenge on the gangsters who murdered him and his fiancée. Ahead of the 2024 reimagining, Barnabas and Samael break down the '90s urban gothic masterpiece, star Brandon Lee's untimely death and legacy, and their expe...

Episode 108 - Terrorizing Top 5 of 2023

December 26, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The year is nearly over, and the horror genre is as strong as ever, suggesting another stellar "Best Films" list from the graveyard ghouls, Barnabas and Samael! With 2023 nearly over, the hellions of horror return to the podcasting sphere with the annual lists of their favorite genre films of the year. From the good and bad of classic franchises to some ambitious original features, tune in to hear your favorite fanged hosts run down the best horror films of the year—some of their choices may...

Episode 107 - The Return of the Living Bushwackers (The Barn Part II Review)

August 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

Hosts Barnabas and Samael emerge from the depths of with a new episode of Grave Discussions! This time, the terrifying twosome review The Barn Part II, an indie horror sequel to the 2016 retro slasher, The Barn. Part II promises to be even bigger and better than its predecessor, but does it live up to the hype after nearly seven years in development? Tune in now to listen to the hosts' spoiler-free and spoiler-filled analysis, inappropriate jokes, and gushing over the movie's love for sleaz...

Episode 106 - The Mother of All Evil

June 09, 2023 13:43 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

Gravers! Summon Barnabas and Samael from the Naturom Demonto to hear their long-awaited review of Evil Dead Rise. These devilish Deadites hit the airwaves to discuss the newest entry into the beloved Evil Dead franchise, including their thoughts on Alyssa Sutherland's performance as the "Maggot Mommy," the film's themes and characters, the gore, and so much more. Listen now, or we'll SWALLOW YOUR SOUL! P.S. Apologies in advance for Barnabas's poor audio quality... He just moved to an echo c...

Episode 105 - Ghostface Takes Manhattan

April 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

The biggest horror release of the year - so far - slashes its way through the Big Apple! Barnabas and Samael cross beyond the mortal veil into the streets of New York to review Scream VI, the latest slasher sequel in the ultra-popular horror franchise from Radio Silence. Joining the immutable monsters you know and love is the returning guest [g]host, The Caretaker, who carries a wealth of Scream knowledge and passion. Tune in for a howling good time full of laughs, analysis, trivia, and much...

Episode 104 - Skinamarinky-Doo

February 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Welcome to 2023 and, with it, the most polarizing horror movie in quite some time. Barnabas and Samael enter the new year of fear with a deliciously eerie discussion about the debut arthouse flick that has everybody talking: Skinamarink. Listen closely as the terrifying twosome navigate the film's nightmarish hallways, minimalistic cinematography, monochromatic visuals, and much more. Also, the fan-favorite Cult Corner returns with a look at an underrepresented '80s slasher from Mexico, Ceme...

Episode 103 - 2022: A Fangtastic Year for Fear

January 12, 2023 21:10 - 2 hours - 181 MB

Barnabas and Samael rise from their dingy crypts to deliver their Top 10 Horror Films of 2022! The annual tradition looks back on an incredible year for the horror genre, from blockbusters like Nope, Scream 5, and The Black Phone to unexpected hits like Terrifier 2, X/Pearl, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and more, which reinforced horror's burgeoning position in the commercial film industry and paved the way for a successful 2023. So if you're brave enough, tune in to hear the ghoulish ghosts' indiv...

Episode 102 - Tapes and Shapes

October 30, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Happy Halloween, gravers! Barnabas and Samael return from beyond the grave to present you with Episode 102, Tapes and Shapes. In this episode, the gruesome twosome host a Double Feature discussion, sharing their tormented thoughts about two October releases that have the horror community talking: V/H/S/99 and Halloween Ends. Tune in to hear about the hosts' infatuation with the new V/H/S franchise mascot and their takes on the controversial finale of David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy. T...

Episode 101 - Carving Up a New Legacy

May 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

Grave Discussions has risen from the grave once again! In this episode, Barnabas and Samael make a fitting return to discuss the concept of the horror legacy sequel, specifically within the frame of Scream 5 and the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Joining them is the macabre special guest host The Caretaker, once more sharing his love for all things Wes Craven! While the topic and its subjects are no longer fresh, the type of film the terrifying trio is covering is still extremely relevant in t...

Episode 100 - Top 10 Terrors of 2021

December 24, 2021 19:43 - 1 hour - 162 MB

If 2020 felt like a blur, 2021 just barely slowed down and still managed to t-bone your car. Despite everything going on in the world, the horror genre–once again–persisted, providing some incredible entertainment. As is the annual tradition, Barnabas and Samael claw their way out from their fetid crypts to share their Top 10 Horror Films of 2021. The (g)hosts also reflect back on the year of horror as a whole, highlighting trends, other projects, and much more. If that isn't enough, Grave Di...

Episode 99 - Out With the Old, Sin With the New

November 25, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Don't adjust your screens, fiends. There's no need to wallow any longer because Grave Discussions has returned! After a lengthy hiatus, your favorite horror podcasting hosts have a lot of catching up to do, and the scariest stories making waves in genre news involve supplementary projects for established franchises. Crawl back into the crypt with Barnabas and Samael as they touch on titles like Chucky, Scream, Halloween Kills, and the recently released Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and why they're...

Episode 98 - 2020: The Best of a Bad Year

December 26, 2020 12:50 - 2 hours - 167 MB

What a year... but it's finally over! 2020 played host to real scenarios much more frightening to regular people than any ghouls or goblins in horror cinema, but the genre persisted and delivered plenty of quality films to enjoy in the comfort of our homes. Despite the blockbuster delays, the halted productions, and the exorbitant "theater at home" rental costs, horror was as productive as ever this year, especially in the realm of indie content, which saw an incredible boom–as such, there's ...

Episode 97 - A Haunted Hullabaloo

October 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

They're baaaaack! Even a pandemic won't stop horror hosts Barnabas and Samael from celebrating the greatest holiday of the year with this special Halloween episode. Despite 2020 being a rollercoaster of a year - a rollercoaster that has gone off the rails and exploded in mid-air, for that matter - there have been several fantastic horror movies released so far. Three of these, in particular, have the potential to become Halloween season mainstays, and your ghoulish (g)hosts will discuss why! ...

Episode 96 - In Control

March 07, 2020 12:45 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

There has been no shortage of original and adapted works in the horror genre capitalizing on the #MeToo movement, but Leigh Whannell's interpretation of "The Invisible Man" may end up being one of the defining entries. Altering the formula of the original film, this Universal Monster takes the form of a controlling, abusive boyfriend who finds a way to go invisible - and uses it to torment his former flame. Though it is a departure, this fresh take on the property has been getting critical ac...

Episode 95 - Your Deepest Desires

February 22, 2020 12:45 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

What would you sacrifice to have your greatest wish fulfilled? Money? How about your own life? In the late 70s, "Fantasy Island" premiered on television and featured dozens of unique tales across seven years on the air, led by the enigmatic Mr. Roarke and his sidekick, Tattoo. Now, Blumhouse has resurrected the series in the form of Jeff Wadlow's film of the same name, but with an emphasis on horror! Will Barnabas and Samael's desires for a quality adaptation be met or suffer a cruel twist of...

Episode 94 - Too Much of a Good Thing

February 15, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

Stories tend to live on. Since the advent of cinema, novels and shorter-form stories have been adapted to the silver screen and altered in various ways. Famous tales like "Hansel and Gretel" and "The Turn of the " have seen more cinematic adaptations than a person could count on one hand, but the more diluted and frequent the movies become, the more people appear to lose interest - and the higher their standards. In light of recent failures at the box office, like The Turning, Barnabas and Sa...

Episode 93 - Such Easy Prey

February 08, 2020 12:45 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

Turn on the resonator, tune your pineal gland, and get the dungeon ready... Barnabas and Samael go where no mortal dares to discuss Stuart Gordon's "From Beyond"! Following the success of "Color Out of Space," a modern Lovecraft adaptation with a similar pinkish palette, your ghoulish (g)hosts use this special rendition of the Cult Corner to explore the strange spiritual precursor that often gets overshadowed by Gordon's other work. Topics may include mutated body parts, pink slime, and Barb...

Episode 92 - It Was Just a Color

February 01, 2020 12:45 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

After more than 20 years, Richard Stanley returns to the horror director's seat with "Color Out of Space," the phantasmagoric adaptation of a classic H.P. Lovecraft story! Led by a gonzo Nicolas Cage, Stanley's comeback feature challenges our perception of reality, time, and... alpacas? You read that correctly. Following a successful limited release, Barnabas and Samael break down the sci-fi horror offering and try and keep their own sanity while discussing strange alien meteorites and colors...

Episode 91 - Save Yourselves from

January 25, 2020 12:45 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Ahead of Richard Stanley's comeback with "Color Out of Space", the new Lovecraft-inspired sci-fi/horror film set at a farmhouse on Earth, Barnabas and Samael instead travel out to the great void - and another dimension - to examine "Event Horizon"! Paul W.S. Anderson's trippy and hellish foray into science fiction has garnered something of a cult following after a relatively abysmal debut in 1997, and your grave hosts see it fitting to provide a deeper analysis of the themes, performances, pr...

Episode 91 - Save Yourselves from Hell

January 25, 2020 12:45 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Ahead of Richard Stanley's comeback with "Color Out of Space", the new Lovecraft-inspired sci-fi/horror film set at a farmhouse on Earth, Barnabas and Samael instead travel out to the great void - and another dimension - to examine "Event Horizon"! Paul W.S. Anderson's trippy and hellish foray into science fiction has garnered something of a cult following after a relatively abysmal debut in 1997, and your grave hosts see it fitting to provide a deeper analysis of the themes, perform...

Episode 90 - Hold Your Breath

January 18, 2020 12:45 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

Pack away the glitter and put on your flippers, Kristen Stewart returns to the horror spotlight in the new aquatic creature feature "Underwater"! After their subterranean laboratory suffers tectonic damage, a group of researchers discovers more than they bargained for on the ocean floor. With hints of "The Descent" and "Deep Star Six", can the next blockbuster horror film of 2020 go wrong, or will it simply sink to the bottom of the bargain pile? In this new episode, Barnabas and Samael revie...

Episode 89 - It’ll Never Let You Go

January 11, 2020 12:45 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

Another decade of horror has passed and a delectable new year promises a whole new slew of fear... enter the Terrifying 20s! With their annual ritual complete - thanks to you gore-geous gravers - Barnabas and Samael arise to cover the year in earnest, beginning with a review of a familiar old face: "The Grudge." Not quite a reboot or a sequel, all eyes are on Nicolas Pesce to begin a new age of horror with more wet hair, Lin Shaye, and supernatural groaning than anyone knows what to do with! ...

Episode 89 - It'll Never Let You Go

January 11, 2020 12:45 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

Another decade of horror has passed and a delectable new year promises a whole new slew of fear... enter the Terrifying 20s! With their annual ritual complete - thanks to you gore-geous gravers - Barnabas and Samael arise to cover the year in earnest, beginning with a review of a familiar old face: "The Grudge." Not quite a reboot or a sequel, all eyes are on Nicolas Pesce to begin a new age of horror with more wet hair, Lin Shaye, and supernatural groaning than anyone knows what to ...

Episode 88 - 2019: The Year’s Best Fears

December 28, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

What a year it's been! The world of horror has seen an uptick in critic and fan approval with some fantastic and disturbing fare, from Jordan Peele's socially conscious "Us" to Ari Aster's mind-bending "Midsommar", but what terror-filled tale stands above the rest? In such an approachable and creative genre, many filmmakers vie to create something truly horrifying and thought-provoking, and Barnabas and Samael have ingested their fill to the point of creating respective top 10 lists! Will you...

Episode 88 - 2019: The Year's Best Fears

December 28, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

What a year it's been! The world of horror has seen an uptick in critic and fan approval with some fantastic and disturbing fare, from Jordan Peele's socially conscious "Us" to Ari Aster's mind-bending "Midsommar", but what terror-filled tale stands above the rest? In such an approachable and creative genre, many filmmakers vie to create something truly horrifying and thought-provoking, and Barnabas and Samael have ingested their fill to the point of creating respective top 10 lists!...

Episode 87 - Ho Ho Ho, She Didn’t Know

December 21, 2019 12:45 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

Now a holiday classic, the 1974 cult stalker-slasher "Black Christmas" gave the horror world Billy, a sorority sister killer whose frantic voice disturbed audiences. Sophia Takal's innovative PG-13 re-imagining bears the same name but subverts the typically vague, moody atmosphere of the original with a direct examination of male privilege and female empowerment. Is Takal's "Black Christmas" a vital product of its time or simply a brash attempt at using a famous name for relevance? Though it ...

Episode 87 - Ho Ho Ho, She Didn't Know

December 21, 2019 12:45 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

Now a holiday classic, the 1974 cult stalker-slasher "Black Christmas" gave the horror world Billy, a sorority sister killer whose frantic voice disturbed audiences. Sophia Takal's innovative PG-13 re-imagining bears the same name but subverts the typically vague, moody atmosphere of the original with a direct examination of male privilege and female empowerment. Is Takal's "Black Christmas" a vital product of its time or simply a brash attempt at using a famous name for relevance? T...

Episode 86 - A Present from Billy

December 14, 2019 12:45 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

Jingle , jingle , jingle all the slay!! 2006 saw the return of Billy in Glen Morgan's "Black Christmas" remake, a considerably more brutal take on Bob Clark's original holiday slasher. With another adaptation hitting theaters this holiday season, Barnabas and Samael look back on the controversial film with fresh, squirming eyes. Does "Black Christmas" hold up despite near-universal criticism, and what kind of precedent does it set in the face of Sophia Takal's female-focused effort? These pre...

Episode 85 - Be of Good Fear

December 07, 2019 12:45 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

The horrordays are upon us and Barnabas and Samael are filled with glee! They've put up their ornaments and placed a black star on top of their tree. Now sit back, grab a Christmas cookie, and listen to this all-new episode for free! The grievously grinchy group open their hearts this merry season and explore more festive, bloody holiday horror by highlighting two underrated Christmas gems in "Better Watch Out" and "Rare Exports"! These subversive films are quite the unique treat in a snow-la...

Episode 84 - Get Stuffed!

November 23, 2019 00:45 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to get together and appreciate the good that warms their lives, so per usual in the horror genre, somebody has to mess it all up! In this episode, Barnabas and Samael invite Turkie to their deliciously dreadful dinner table and examine perhaps the most prominent Thanksgiving-themed horror film of all time, "Thankskilling"! The raunchy, ultra-low-budget slasher and its "fowl"-mouthed star quickly became a cult favorite and could be one of yours too...

Grave Discussions Episode 83 – The True Knot

November 16, 2019 12:45 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

The sins of the past haunt Danny Torrance in "Doctor Sleep", Stephen King's epic sequel to "The Shining", and who better than modern-day horror maestro Mike Flanagan to direct the feature adaptation? The "Haunting of Hill House" director helms an ambitious foray into the dark fantasy world of Dan's clouded adulthood, where a little girl with a familiar psychic power reigns him into a battle he's woefully unprepared for. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael review "Doctor Sleep" and discuss it...

Episode 83 - The True Knot

November 16, 2019 12:45 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

The sins of the past haunt Danny Torrance in "Doctor Sleep", Stephen King's epic sequel to "The Shining", and who better than modern-day horror maestro Mike Flanagan to direct the feature adaptation? The "Haunting of Hill House" director helms an ambitious foray into the dark fantasy world of Dan's clouded adulthood, where a little girl with a familiar psychic power reigns him into a battle he's woefully unprepared for. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael review "Doctor Sleep" and discuss it...

Episode 82 - All Work and No Play

November 09, 2019 12:45 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

The [Stephen] King of Horror has historically opposed Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of his now-famous haunted hotel novel, "The Shining", but that hasn't stopped it from becoming one of the most acclaimed films of all time. Now, 40 years later, the sequel "Doctor Sleep" hits theaters worldwide, and the dreary winter air makes revisiting Kubrick's Overlook Hotel the perfect holiday activity. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael reacquaint themselves with the Torrance family and examine the cont...

Episode 81 - Spill Yer Beans

November 02, 2019 12:45 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

Robert Eggers captivated some and lost others with his debut film "The VVitch," igniting conversations about the state of ambiguous, fever pitch-style horror. His sophomore project, "The Lighthouse," puts many of the same elements on the pedestal and challenges convention with a black-and-white nightmare helmed bravely by Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe. The film has been critically hailed as a masterpiece, but how does it stack up to Barnabas and Samael's standards? In this episode, the de...

Episode 80 - The Shape of Halloween

October 26, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

Much like Michael Myers's murderous intent, this special episode has been a long time coming: an in-death dissection of the original "Halloween"! John Carpenter's 1978 masterpiece ingrained realistic horror into the suburbs of contemporary America and changed the landscape of the genre and fanbase forever; Barnabas and Samael examine how this tonal shift came to pass and also how the film set about influencing other Halloween-themed horror movies of the future. After all, "It's Halloween; eve...

Episode 79 - Grave Choices

October 12, 2019 11:50 - 53 minutes - 73 MB

Halloween quickly approaches, and there's no better time to turn on some classic terrifying tales. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael highlight several horrific horror films from their 31 Graves of Halloween lists that any fan should have on their October watchlist! Whether you're looking for the Blue Skeleton in new Halloween-themed favorite "The Houses October Built" or hunting an ancient evil in "Bram Stoker's Dracula," these picks are sure to get you in the haunting holiday "spirit"! Sl...

Episode 78 - A Scary Good Time

October 05, 2019 11:30 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

To kick off the month of October, this special episode features guest interviewee Luke Castle. As president of the Royal Starr Arts Institute, his organization hosts monthly filmmaker mixers in Royal Oak, Michigan that will be debuting in a new location this month, and with an exciting theme: a Halloween party! Barnabas and Samael ask Luke about this special event, the film festival, his own experiences with the horror genre, and much more. So whether you're a Michigan-based filmmaker, horror...

Episode 77 - Tigers Never Forget

September 21, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

Being hailed as a modern fairy tale masterpiece and reminiscent of Guillermo Del Toro's earlier works concerning the Spanish Civil War, Issa López's "Tigers Are Not Afraid" thrusts children into the unsettlingly realistic streets of cartel-controlled Mexico. When their parents are killed by these gang members, a rag-tag orphan group must conquer their collective fears and escape the ghosts that haunt them. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael examine the newly-released film and determine whet...

Episode 76 - It's Back

September 11, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Andy Muschietti's "It" remains the highest-grossing horror film of all time* and affirmed Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as a genre icon, so returning to Derry in "It Chapter 2" was inevitable. The Loser's Club returns to fight the evil clown and now they're all grown up, portrayed by an all-star cast that drives a blockbuster fright flick. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael review the sequel to the hit 2017 film and deliberate whether or not it was worth the hype; we all float down he...

Episode 76 - It’s Back

September 11, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Andy Muschietti's "It" remains the highest-grossing horror film of all time* and affirmed Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as a genre icon, so returning to Derry in "It Chapter 2" was inevitable. The Loser's Club returns to fight the evil clown and now they're all grown up, portrayed by an all-star cast that drives a blockbuster fright flick. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael review the sequel to the hit 2017 film and deliberate whether or not it was worth the hype; we all float down here, but h...

Episode 75 - You Played a Good Game Boy

August 30, 2019 23:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

Booooyyy! Don Coscarelli's "Phantasm" franchise has simultaneously been one of the lowest-performing and most beloved horror franchises since its inception in 1979. As a whole, it's flown under the radar of Grave Discussions hosts Barnabas and Samael until recently, when the haunting hosts saw all five films for the first time and immediately fell in love. In this episode, the duo assesses how the "Phantasm" franchise took a road trip to their hearts and became one of their personal favorites...

Episode 74 - It's All in the Family

August 26, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Hide and Seek has never been so life-threatening - or exhilarating! On this episode of Grave Discussions, Barnabas and Samael debut a shorter and more focused show format and review Fox Searchlight's "Ready or Not," which places Samara Weaving in an extremely dangerous version of the classic childhood game. Dense with evil elites, humor, and gallons upon gallons of blood, the terrible twosome explore whether the new horror-comedy finds its way or should be hidden forever.

Episode 74 - It’s All in the Family

August 26, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Hide and Seek has never been so life-threatening - or exhilarating! On this episode of Grave Discussions, Barnabas and Samael debut a shorter and more focused show format and review Fox Searchlight's "Ready or Not," which places Samara Weaving in an extremely dangerous version of the classic childhood game. Dense with evil elites, humor, and gallons upon gallons of blood, the terrible twosome explore whether the new horror-comedy finds its way or should be hidden forever.

Episode 73 - The Book Reads You

August 12, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

The "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" books captivated and terrified children in the 80s and 90s by introducing shocking imagery and impactful writing - it also helped shape a new generation of horror fans! Now the 2019 film will try to do the same. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael offer their exclusive review and discuss how the film foregoes standard anthology structure and still attempts to introduce various stories from the book series. Other horror anthologies are featured too with...

Episode 72 - Devil in the Details

August 03, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MB

A villain as old as time and perhaps the greatest perceived evil in all of cinema, the devil has likely been portrayed more than any other figure. In horror, those portrayals have been simultaneously criticized and praised by watchful eyes, and while many feel similar, some introduce Satan in incredibly unique ways. In this episode, Barnabas and the devilish Samael examine those portrayals, highlighting "The Devil's Advocate" in the Cult Corner and Shudder original "I Trapped the Devil" on th...

Episode 71 - So Funny You'll Die!

July 27, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Peanut butter and jelly... drugs, sex, and rock and roll; some things just go together, but horror and comedy? In this episode, Barnabas and Samael examine the gut-busting wit and humor that have turned some terrifying cinematic situations into rollicking adventures, paying special attention to "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil." As part of the hilarious discussion, Mel Brooks's "Dracula: Dead & Loving It" is featured in the Cult Corner and spooky new Shudder original "Deadtectives" hits the C...

Episode 71 - So Funny You’ll Die!

July 27, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Peanut butter and jelly... drugs, , and rock and roll; some things just go together, but horror and comedy? In this episode, Barnabas and Samael examine the gut-busting wit and humor that have turned some terrifying cinematic situations into rollicking adventures, paying special attention to "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil." As part of the hilarious discussion, Mel Brooks's "Dracula: Dead & Loving It" is featured in the Cult Corner and spooky new Shudder original "Deadtectives" hits the Chopping Block!

Episode 70 - The Summer of 19

July 20, 2019 15:30 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

Looking forward, 2019 felt like a promising, if not questionable, year for the horror genre. A smorgasbord of remakes, spinoffs, and adaptations was slated and irate fans echoed the frustrations of prior years; arthouse horror, on the other hand, only further affirmed that it was here to stay. Midway through 2019, Barnabas and Samael use this episode of Grave Discussions to examine what has happened in horror, their takeaways from it, and what they look forward to in the back half of the year...

Episode 69 - Midsummer Madness

July 13, 2019 15:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Ari Aster continues to have one of the most explosive and controversial debuts in horror with the feverish, broad-day depiction of folk horror that is "Midsommar." A journey in and of itself, the sophomore project is examined in spoiler-free detail by Barnabas and Samael in this exclusive review episode. Does it stack up to Hereditary, or is this a different experience altogether? The devilish duo also tackles the inevitable comparisons to "The Wicker Man" by covering the original film in the...

Episode 68 - The Possessed Come Home

July 06, 2019 14:45 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

Modern horror's favorite haunted doll, Annabelle, conjures up a plethora of entities and scares in the newest franchise installment "Annabelle Comes Home." In this episode, Barnabas and Samael heed the call and offer their thoughts in an exclusive review. Also, teens get possessed in the surrounding segments which feature "Night of the Creeps" in the Cult Corner and "Soul to Keep" on this week's Chopping Block.