Grave Discussions
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsGrave 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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Episodes
Episode 27 - Thoughts and Prayers
September 14, 2018 05:16 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBValak has arrived, and with the release of "The Nun" comes this review from the most bluntly honest pair of misfits in horror, with Barnabas and Samael conjuring up their thoughts on the prequel. They also highlight a classic just in time for the Halloween season, "Night of the Demons," and give their opinions on Thai ghost flick "Shutter."
Episode 26 - Wan Jumpscare to Rule Them All
September 07, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB"The Conjuring" has become synonymous with modern paranormal horror. In this episode, your ghoulish hosts Barnabas and Samael explore the universe created by maestro James Wan, all leading up to their review of "The Nun". They also explore "Dawn of the Dead," which just turned 40, and little-known 80's throwback "The Barn."
Episode 25 - The Summer of 18
August 31, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBPut your flip-floppies and sun-"scream" away, fiends! Summer is practically over, but horror is just beginning. Barnabas and Samael return from beyond to offer their thoughts on the year in horror so far, and cap the episode with a timely discussion of "Summer of 84." Also featured is lesser-known teen slasher "Ripper: Letter from ."
Episode 24 - Something Awful
August 29, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThey say that if you see him, you'll slowly go mad. Is the same true for his movie? Barnabas and Samael have seen the "Slender Man" film and survived to give you their full review in this episode. Also featured are cult classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and new Netflix release "Emelie" for this week's Chopping Block.
Episode 23 - The Devil is a Boy
August 17, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBSmall-town mystery and murder. What drives people to kill the ones they love? Greed? Secrets? Something more... evil? Hulu's brand new series "Castle Rock" addresses these burning questions, and Barnabas and Samael return from a short hiatus to discuss and theorize the Stephen King-produced show in gory detail!
Episode 22 - Webcamming With Your Friends is Bad
July 31, 2018 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBA group of friends get together via webcam and end up getting picked off one by one. Sound familiar? It should, but this time there's no ghost doing the killing! The most Internet-savvy gruesome twosome review Unfriended: Dark Web and try not to get cyber-stalked and murdered in the process. You probably wouldn't like what's on our computers anyway.
Episode 21 - You and Your Friends Are Dead, Game Over
July 20, 2018 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBGrave over, man... grave over. Horror video games have been around for a few decades, but their mark on horror culture as a whole is astounding. Barnabas and Samael discuss some of their favorites in this episode, as well as the evolution and influence of the fast-rising horror gaming market.
Episode 20 - Versus
July 13, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBYou thought you were rid of them... but no! They're back in the flesh, together, just like another unlikely horror pair: Freddy and Jason! Your hosts, Barnabas and Samael, team up to discuss the classic crossover film in this 20th episode special.
Episode 19 - America, Yeah
July 08, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBOh say can you hear... the newest episode of Grave Discussions!? In this special 4th of July-themed episode, Barnabas and Samael discuss a few great films to check out during the holiday week. Cook up those brats, pop some fireworks, and then sit back and enjoy!
Episode 19 - America, Hell Yeah
July 08, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBOh say can you hear... the newest episode of Grave Discussions!? In this special 4th of July-themed episode, Barnabas and Samael discuss a few great films to check out during the holiday week. Cook up those brats, pop some fireworks, and then sit back and enjoy!
Episode 18 - The King
June 29, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBNo, we’re not talking about Elvis, or even Ash Williams. Barnabas and Samael return to instead discuss the influence, legacy, and future of prolific horror storyteller Stephen King and the on-screen adaptations inspired by his work. There’s also a spooky new found-footage contestant on the Chopping Block.
Episode 17 - The Soil of a Man’s Heart
June 23, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBSometimes, dead is better ... following the announcement of the beginning of principal photography for 2019's remake of Pet Sematary, Barnabas and Samael take a retrospective look at the original film from 1989 and what makes it so beloved.
Episode 17 - The Soil of a Man's Heart
June 23, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBSometimes, dead is better ... following the announcement of the beginning of principal photography for 2019's remake of Pet Sematary, Barnabas and Samael take a retrospective look at the original film from 1989 and what makes it so beloved.
Episode 16 - Family Ties (Hereditary Review)
June 15, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBHereditary is the talk of the underworld. The hotly-anticipated psychological horror film has taken hold of audiences and won't let go, but what do Barnabas and Samael have to say about it? The answer may shock you... Please note: the full review of Hereditary does contain spoilers!
Episode 15 - The Next Golden Age of Horror
June 08, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBThe 80s: a true golden age for horror. So what happened? Barnabas and Samael talk the last great "golden age" and hypothesize when the next great era of horror will be, and why. Is that time now? Also, the gruesome twosome discuss "Angel Heart" in this weeks Cult Corner!
Episode 14 - Candyman... Candyman...
June 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBUrban legends are a thing of the past... literally! In this episode, Barnabas and Samael return to cover one of the most harrowing and infamous of them all: Candyman. They also axe a segment for good and realize an important lesson... don't go into unexplored caves!
Episode 13 - The Found Footage Project
May 25, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBWhat happens when you get three people who all believe that they're monsters under one roof, and film it? "The Monster Project!" Barnabas and Samael tackle the indie found footage film and how it may or may not have helped keep the the subgenre relevant. They also explore independent smash hit "It Follows" on the Chopping Block.
Episode 12 - What Have You Done to Giallo?
May 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBA black-gloved killer ... a sharp object ... nubile teenage girls ... a dramatic 70's score. These are some of the defining features of the Italian giallo film, a horror subgenre unknown to much of the English-speaking movie audience. Barnabas and Samael navigate the murder and intrigue from beyond the grave to educate you on it! They also revisit 1981 slasher Final Exam in this week's Chopping Block.
Episode 11 - Part 2, Origin, The Sequel
May 12, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBLast time on Grave Discussions ... Next on Grave Discussions ... Barnabas and Samael are back! And again ... and again, in space! Or in 'da hood!' They can't make up their minds, just like many horror movie sequels. Your fiendish hosts explore the realm of sequels in this episode and highlight some good ones, and some that never should have been made in the first (or second?) place!
Episode 10 - The New Wave
May 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIndependent horror cinema has been becoming relevant again, and who better to discuss the intricacies of this massive market of a film than Barnabas and Samael? The fright-marish friends join forces once again to talk "indie" horror and cover a hidden 80s gem. Also, listeners beware ... the 'Chopping Block' returns!
Episode 9 - What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn a special episode featuring the first very guest "ghost", Sports Radio Detroit's very own Roger Castillo, the pernicious podcasting duo of Barnabas and Samael return to discuss Scream, a horror franchise that strips the genre down to it's bare "bones!" Hear what they have to say about its influence on horror and its future!
Episode 9 - What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn a special episode featuring the first very guest "ghost", Sports Radio Detroit's very own Roger Castillo, the pernicious podcasting duo of Barnabas and Samael return to discuss Scream, a horror franchise that strips the genre down to it's bare "bones!" Hear what they have to say about its influence on horror and its future!
Episode 8 - The Blumhouse Effect
April 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBP.S. Your hosts would like to apologize for the drop in quality at the end of this episode; there was an extreme error with the recording microphone, but the episode as a whole sounds fantastic as usual!
Episode 7 - Silence is Survival (A Quiet Place Review)
April 13, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJim from "The Office" gets fatherly and learns sign language in Platinum Dunes' highly-anticipated new creature feature "A Quiet Place," and Barnabas and Samael give you their full review of the film! Did it live up to the hype, or did it fall on deaf ears? The dreadful duo also checks out the ultra-indie title "Terrifier" and a low-key cult classic featuring a deformed twin and a ... basket?
Episode 6 - The Monster Gnash
April 07, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBGet ready for a MONSTROUS episode of Grave Discussions as the bluntest, no-holds-barred (g)hosts on the Internet discuss the history and state of monster movies. From the creatures of yesteryear, as tall as skyscrapers, to the menacing monstrosities present in contemporary monster movies like "A Quiet Place," Barnabas and Samael share their thoughts and knowledge of these beings in horror cinema. Also covered are trending Netflix film "Clown" and a creature in the Cult Corner that manages to ...
Episode 5 - Imitation Is The Goriest Form Of Flattery
April 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBYour favorite ghouls return from the Grave to discuss modern horror films that pay homage to classics from the 1980s. They also decide whether or not to chop new Netflix original "The Ritual," and preview the trailer for the highly-anticipated film "A Quiet Place."
Episode 4 - Gutting the Slasher Genre
March 23, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThe fang-tastic podcasting duo of Barnabas and Samael are back to discuss a topic that is near and dear to their no-longer-beating hearts: slasher movies! Specifically, they talk about the decline of the slasher sub-genre overall and lack of new, original slashers, but also posit ways to bring it back to the horror world. Also included are leprechauns, a baby-faced killer (literally!) and new paranormal film "The Lodgers."
Episode 3 - Not So Strange After All (The Strangers: Prey at Night Review)
March 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe Strangers captivated and terrified audiences back in 2008, and now Barnabas and Samael are back to review the much-anticipated follow-up, "The Strangers: Prey at Night" (**SPOILERS AHEAD**). Also discussed is a classic J-horror film, a new slasher, and new anthology film "Ghost Stories."
Episode 2 - Fright Night Part 2: Uncrowned King of 80s Horror
March 08, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBBarnabas and Samael return to the world of the living after a stunningly successful debut episode to risk it all and make an outrageous claim: that Fright Night Part 2 is perhaps the epitome of the 80s horror film, and the best of the decade. Are they insane? Tune in to find out! Also highlighted is Veronica, the hot new supernatural horror film on Netflix.
Episode 1 - Win-What? (Winchester Review)
March 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThe very first ghoulish episode of Grave Discussions, a horror podcast for true fans! Barnabas and Samael discuss their opinions of Winchester and highlight the Strangers: Prey at Night as well as some 80's horror gems.