It's Only a Podcast - A Horror Movie Review Show
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Episode 57 - Insidious: The Last Key / Frankenstein (1931)
January 09, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBChristian and Ian now know what it feels like to be God. We are back this week with franchise fatigue and franchise excitement. Our new movie review is for the sequel to the prequel, INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY. For our Movie from the Crypt segment we debut a new series, Universal Horror Monster Mash, by talking about an early classic, FRANKENSTEIN. We also discuss fingers, throats, and semen. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: ItsO...
Episode 56 - 3rd Annual 666 Episode / Best and Worst Horror Movies of 2017
January 01, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 68.9 MBChristian and Ian are surviving via horror movies and friendship alone. On this episode we condense an entire year's worth of horror offerings into 3 lists- Top 6 Movies of 2017, Top 6 New to Us Movies of 2017, and Worst 6 of 2017. Along the way we read listener lists and comments on the year in horror. The hosts agree quite a bit but still find a couple things to bicker about (mostly Christian's poor attempts at humor). We also discuss owning the worst movie of the year, offensive villai...
Episode 55 - Mayhem / Dead Snow (2009)
December 25, 2017 09:25 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBChristian and Ian have never killed anybody at the office, but they've thought about it. We are back to round our last episode of the year; list making is imminent. Our new movie review is for another office-set murder spree, MAYHEM. Our Movie from the Crypt is the chilly, Nazi zombie horror comedy, DEAD SNOW. We also discuss having sex in an outhouse, Norway, and The Muppet Christmas Carol. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: Its...
Episode 54 - Rift (Rokkur) / Oculus (2013)
December 11, 2017 22:18 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBChristian and Ian really don't like the way they look in this mirror. On a cold winter night we reconvene to talk about Oculus Rift (not really). Our new movie review is for the Icelandic LGBT relationship drama, RIFT. Our Movie from the Crypt is an early film from the Flanagan oeuvre, the evil mirror movie- OCULUS. We also discuss socks, masturbation, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: ItsOnl...
Episode 53 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer / Carnival of Souls (1962)
November 28, 2017 05:42 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBChristian and Ian eat spaghetti just like their fathers before them did. We're back to talking movies and kick off the show with a big announcement for 2018. Our new movie review is for the new horror movie (comedy?) from Yorgos Lanthimos, THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER. For our Movie from the Crypt segment we talk about the weird backstory of the rediscovered gem, CARNIVAL OF SOULS. We also discuss Kansas, handjobs, and Sen. Jeff Flake. Check out our brand new website! ItsOnlyAPodcast.c...
Episode 52 - Stranger Things 2 GUEST: Tyler Belk
November 13, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBChristian and Ian prefer Democats to Demodogs. We head back to the Upside Down and bring back friend of the show Tyler Belk to join us on the adventure. Some of us were not huge fans of the first batch of Stranger Things so we dig into a spoiler-y discussion of the sequel and argue about whether or not this improves on the original cultural phenomenon. We also discuss #JusticeForBarb, the Dark Universe, and consensual but drunk sex. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any req...
Episode 51 - Jigsaw / Leatherface / Creep 2 / Amityville: The Awakening
October 31, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBChristian and Ian are here to celebrate All Hallow's Eve Eve. We are back just in time for the spookiest of holidays to dig into an assortment of recent horror sequels. First up we discuss John Kramer's return in JIGSAW. We also dig into a surprising microbudget VOD offering CREEP 2. Finally, we discuss a horror icon's origin story in LEATHERFACE. We also bring back our Jump Scare segment to talk about a bad (and oft-delayed) movie. We also discuss Comcast, dark lipstick, and kink shaming....
Episode 50 - Happy Death Day / 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene / The Babysitter
October 16, 2017 07:36 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBChristian and Ian celebrate their birthday everyday even if they aren't stuck in a time loop. We celebrate a milestone episode while once again digging into the deep well of horror new releases. First up is our review of the slasher version of Groundhog Day, HAPPY DEATH DAY. Then we discuss a documentary for the first time on the show; this one is a deep dive on the shower scene from Psycho, 78/52. Finally, we check out a Netflix horror comedy about an evil caretaker, THE BABYSITTER. We a...
Episode 49 - Gerald's Game / Cult of Chucky / Better Watch Out / Flatliners (2017)
October 09, 2017 08:38 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBChristian and Ian are going to think long and hard before getting handcuffed to a bed frame again. The spooky month is here and we have so much to share with you, including the experience Christian had watching FLATLINERS while pondering his own flatlining experience. We review Mike Flangan's latest Netflix nailbiter, GERALD'S GAME. We check out the latest entry in the long running horror comedy Child's Play series, CULT OF CHUCKY. Finally, we try and process the twists and turns of Chris...
Episode 48 - mother! / Friend Request / Inside (2007) plus It: Chapter 2 news
September 26, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBChristian and Ian are glad that neither of them will ever get pregnant. While the horror world is still abuzz with responses to the latest It adaptation, there are plenty of new movies to talk about as well. First up we review Darren Aronofsky's disturbing/hilarious/biblical allegory, MOTHER! Next up half of the crew recounts the horrors experienced while watching FRIEND REQUEST. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt pick is for the 2007 French New Extremity movie, INSIDE. We also discuss a s...
Episode 47 - It (2017) / Jennifer's Body (2009)
September 12, 2017 05:34 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBChristian and Ian will float too. We are back to talk about one of the biggest events in horror cinema history. Our new film review is of the latest adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Our spoiler-y discussion gets into the new film, the novel on which it was based, and the 1990 miniseries. Our Movie from the Crypt pick for this episode is the overlooked horror comedy, JENNIFER'S BODY. We also discuss how old Megan Fox is, the 1996 masterpiece- Twister, and Helen Keller. We'd love to hear...
Episode 46 - Death Note (2017) / Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
August 28, 2017 07:34 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBChristian and Ian are trying to figure if a Death Note is more powerful than a Burn Book. Our streak of watching horror movies in theaters is already broken, so this time around we try to ring out a couple of discussions from our Netflix subscriptions. Our new movie review is for the first American adaptation of a very popular franchise DEATH NOTE. We conclude the Summer Funhouse series in this Movie from the Crypt segment by talking about the miscommunication hillbilly movie TUCKER AND D...
Episode 45 - Annabelle:Creation / Teeth (2007)
August 14, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 33 MBChristian and Ian are scared of dolls. and children. and teenagers. and men. and clowns. We are back to watching horror movies in a theater and processing all the good and bad that comes with that. Our new film review is for the 4th(!) movie set in The Conjuring Universe, ANNABELLE: CREATION. We continue the Summer Funhouse with our Movie from the Crypt pick this episode, the vagina dentata horror comedy (that made Christian uncomfortable but probably not for the reason you think), TEETH....
Overkill: Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead (2004)
August 10, 2017 08:46 - 52 minutes - 24.8 MBChristian and Ian are just waiting to be remade or rebooted at this point. We conclude our Overkill series in which we discussed the movies in George Romero's "Dead" franchise. During each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? To round out discussion on this franchise we dig into the remake of the mall zombie movie, Dawn of the Dead. We also discuss Ian's 401k, zombie babies, and twisting a lime. We'd love to hear your thoughts, quest...
Episode 44 - Killing Ground / What We Do In the Shadows (2014)
July 31, 2017 09:04 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBChristian and Ian will never go camping in Australia. Don't even ask. We are back and ready to show some respect to the southern hemisphere. Our new movie review is for a brutal Australian film, KILLING GROUND. (Note: we do give warning on the episode but we recommend you see the movie beforehand because we do get into spoilers). We continue the Summer Funhouse with our Movie from the Crypt pick this episode, the vampire mockumentary, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. We also discuss french frie...
Overkill: Survival of the Dead (2009) and remembering George A. Romero
July 24, 2017 07:01 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBChristian and Ian know that the masters can still make terrible movies. We continue our Overkill series in which we will be discussing the movies in George Romero's "Dead" franchise. During each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We discuss Romero's final film shortly after hearing the news of his passing. We do try to discuss the movie, but mostly grapple with Romero's place in American horror cinema and what his legacy is. We discus...
Episode 43 - Wish Upon / Young Frankenstein (1974)
July 18, 2017 06:06 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBChristian and Ian never put their ponytails in the garbage disposal. We are back on yet another hot summer night to discuss horror movies new and old. Our new movie review is for the polarizing teen horror flick, WISH UPON. We continue the Summer Funhouse with our Movie from the Crypt pick for this episode, Mel Brooks' seminal horror parody, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. We also discuss deodorant, "knockers" meaning boobs, and Ryan Phillippe playing the saxophone. We'd love to hear your thoughts,...
Overkill: George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (2007)
July 10, 2017 04:35 - 59 minutes - 27.7 MBChristian and Ian have spent so much time talking about zombies that it's time they look around, look around at how lucky they are to be alive right now. We continue our Overkill series in which we will be discussing the movies in George Romero's "Dead" franchise. During each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? For this episode we stumble into the recording studio and attempt to break down Romero's found footage debut, DIARY OF THE DEA...
Episode 42 - The Babadook (2014) / Dead Alive AKA Braindead (1992)
July 03, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBChristian and Ian are raising funds for endangered Sumatran Rat-Monkeys. A long holiday weekend is here, but we're still celebrating Pride month in our own way. Our first review is of THE BABADOOK in response to the unusual way in which the titular character became an LGBT icon. We continue the Summer Funhouse with our Movie from the Crypt pick for this episode, the outrageously gory Peter Jackson film, DEAD ALIVE. We also discuss cockroaches, an anus that falls in love with itself, and th...
Overkill: George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (2005)
June 26, 2017 07:01 - 51 minutes - 23.9 MBChristian and Ian have a lot of thoughts on zombie buoyancy. We continue our Overkill series in which we will be discussing the movies in George Romero's "Dead" franchise. During each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? For this episode we gather late at night to discuss Romero's return to zombie movies after a 2 decade absence, LAND OF THE DEAD. We also discuss problematic Gone with the Wind references, the word/name Cholo, and the 199...
Episode 41 - It Comes at Night / The Mummy (2017) / Shaun of the Dead (2004)
June 19, 2017 07:15 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBChristian and Ian are finally in Cruise control. Summer Funhouse is here. We gather on a cool summer night to review the latest genre offering from A24, IT COMES AT NIGHT. We spend a few minutes talking the Tom Cruise reboot and hurried universe introduction, THE MUMMY. For our Movie from the Crypt segment we kick off our Summer Funhouse series on horror comedies with the rom-com-zom classic, SHAUN OF THE DEAD. We also discuss our newfound hatred for Jake Johnson, how old Mandy Moore is, a...
Overkill: George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985)
June 12, 2017 06:59 - 52 minutes - 24.6 MBChristian and Ian have made the Gone with the Wind of zombie movie podcast episodes. We continue our Overkill series in which we will be discussing the movies in George Romero's "Dead" franchise. During each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? This time around we discuss the final entry in the original trilogy, DAY OF THE DEAD. We dig into what Romero's original vision might have been like, his continued budget woes, and the enduring l...
Episode 40 - Seoul Station / The Howling (1981)
June 09, 2017 05:05 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBChristian and Ian are drinking 40s while listening to E-40 and recording episode 40. For this episode we are kicking off summer, albeit fashionably late. Our new movie review is for an animated prequel from South Korea, SEOUL STATION. For our Movie from the Crypt we check out another werewolf staple, THE HOWLING. We also discuss porn booths, werewolf sex, and the refractory period after a male orgasm. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact...
Overkill: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
May 31, 2017 07:03 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBChristian and Ian and are going to shop til they drop. We continue our Overkill series in which we will be discussing all of the movies in George Romero's "Dead" franchise. During each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? This time around we discuss the influential mall-based sequel, DAWN OF THE DEAD. We dig into the delayed production, Dario Argento's involvement, and the surprisingly strong critical response. We also discuss grey skin,...
Episode 39 - Alien: Covenant / The Thing (1982)
May 23, 2017 05:17 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBChristian and Ian are drawing blood for experiments to figure out whether or not either of them are aliens. For this episode we have a case of the Mondays but still dedicate some time to talking horror movies (and some news). Our new movie review is for Ridley Scott's attempt to bring a series back to its horror roots, ALIEN: COVENANT. For our Movie from the Crypt we check out another alien movie starring Kurt Russell's hair, THE THING. We also discuss ditching children, Antarctica, and t...
Overkill: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
May 15, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBChristian and Ian are here for the unrelieved orgy of sadism. Our Overkill series is back. We will be watching every entry in Romero's "Dead" franchise. At the end of each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? To kick off the return of this series we discuss the essential zombie movie, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. We dig into the film's independent production, the controversy regarding the film's violence, and what the film could be trying ...
Overkill Highlights - Scream Series
May 09, 2017 05:46 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBWe are about to go through all of the movies in George Romero's "of the Dead" series. To commemorate this occasion we decided to release an episode of highlights from our previous Overkill series about the Scream franchise. Tune in to hear some of our thoughts on all 4 Scream movies and both seasons of the MTV series. If you want to have the full experience, all 6 episodes talking about the Scream franchise are available earlier in the feed in their entirety. Stay tuned for our Night o...
Episode 38 - The Devil's Candy / The Lesson / Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
May 01, 2017 07:15 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBChristian and Ian could probably pass as emotionless alien duplicates. For this episode we have plenty of announcements and several movies to discuss. The first movie up for review is the heavy metal, demonic possession movie now available on VOD, THE DEVIL'S CANDY. We double down on new releases and also review the classroom torture porn movie, THE LESSON. Finally for our Movie from the Crypt segment we discuss the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers. We also discuss the No Child Left...
Episode 37 - Personal Shopper / Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 (1987)
April 17, 2017 07:30 - 1 hour - 36 MBChristian and Ian have not, nor will they ever, return leather pants. For this episode we discuss a couple of very different movies and announce the return of our Overkill series. We will be discussing every entry from a horror franchise in the near future and you can help us choose which series. Head over to our twitter (@ItsOnlyaPodcast) poll and vote for which franchise you'd like us to discuss. The options are- Nightmare on Elm Street, Night of the Living Dead, The Evil Dead, and Fina...
Episode 36 - Raw / The Blackcoat's Daughter / Life
April 03, 2017 07:04 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBChristian and Ian promise that they have never eaten any fingers. For this episode we decide to triple down on new releases to try and keep up with the breakneck pace of horror releases so far in 2017. The first movie up for review is the killer alien in space retread, LIFE. Next up we discuss Oz Perkins' sophomore film about evil spirits at a girls' boarding school, THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER. Finally, we review the festival favorite cannibal movie, RAW. We also discuss nauseating skin ras...
Episode 35 - The Belko Experiment / The Fly (1986)
March 20, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBChristian and Ian will watch Jeff Goldblum's acrobatics all day, everyday. For this episode we further examine Jason Blum's stranglehold on all things mainstream horror. Our new movie up for review is the low budget movie about office workers tasked with killing each other, THE BELKO EXPERIMENT. For our Movie from the Crypt segment we check out the David Cronenberg body horror classic, THE FLY. We also discuss the disturbing CG face of Beast from the new Beauty and the Beast, the dangers ...
Episode 34 - Get Out / The Vanishing (1988)
March 06, 2017 08:14 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBChristian and Ian will never play Bingo again. For this episode we finally get to discuss one of our most anticipated movies of the year. Our new movie review is Jordan Peele's racially charged directorial debut, GET OUT. For our Movie from the Crypt segment we check out the abduction thriller, THE VANISHING. We also discuss sleeping pills, how funny it is to use chloroform on yourself, and lacrosse sticks (or whatever the hell they're called). We'd love to hear your thoughts, question...
Episode 33 - A Cure for Wellness / XX
February 22, 2017 05:17 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBChristian and Ian have an illness and the cure is eels, or something... For this episode we are still trying to keep pace with the horror releases of the new year. The first movie we review is a female-centric anthology called XX. For our Thrill List segment we name our Top 3 Horror Movies We Wanted to Turn Off After 10 Minutes. Finally, we review Gore Verbinski's return to horror, A CURE FOR WELLNESS. We also discuss green skies, eel water, and threats involving 12 inch BBCs. We'd love...
Episode 32 - Resident Evil: The Final Chapter / Rings / The Love Witch
February 06, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBChristian and Ian find themselves somewhere between a sequel and a reboot. For this episode we are still drowning in new movies to talk about so we double dip again on new releases. The first movie we review is the supposed capstone to a long running zombie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER, and we discuss whether or not it is a satisfying conclusion. For our middle segment, we bring up a film from last year that is now available on VOD in hopes that more people will check out T...
Episode 31 - Split / The Bye Bye Man / Noroi: The Curse (2005)
January 24, 2017 06:42 - 1 hour - 45 MBChristian and Ian say hello to the new year and adios to the Bye Bye Man. For this episode we take a look forward at what 2017 horror offerings are looking like. The first movie we review is the boogeyman knockoff, THE BYE BYE MAN. For our Movie from the Crypt we indulge in a recommendation and watch a Japanese found footage movie, NOROI: THE CURSE. Finally, we have a spoiler-filled discussion of M. Night Shyamalan's latest comeback effort, SPLIT. We also discuss demon dogs, evil bedside ...
Episode 30 - 2nd Annual 666 episode / Best and Worst Horror Movies of 2016
January 02, 2017 09:42 - 2 hours - 74.5 MBChristian and Ian are back and trying to figure out what the numbers mean. On this episode, we condense an entire year's worth of horror offerings into 3 lists- Top 6 Movies of 2016, Top 6 New to Us Movies of 2016, and Worst 6 of 2016. 3 lists of 6 films each, hence the 666 title for this episode. We also read all the emails and comments we received with other folks' lists from the year. We briefly discuss why terrible things happening in the real world draws us into escapist cinema, we ag...
Episode 29 - The Eyes of My Mother / Hour of the Wolf (1968)
December 19, 2016 08:02 - 1 hour - 37 MBChristian and Ian work through mommy issues. For this episode we debrief Ian's globetrotting and wrap discussions on new movies for this year. For our new film review we talk about an indie, black and white, debut feature called THE EYES OF MY MOTHER. For our Thrill List segment we continue the mom talk and name our Top 3 Horror Mothers. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment we talk about the Ingmar Bergman classic, HOUR OF THE WOLF. We also discuss foot fetishes, creepy baths, and...
Overkill: Scream the MTV Series season 2
December 12, 2016 07:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBChristian and Ian hate adults. We are at the end of the road for our first Overkill series. We have discussed every entry of the Scream franchise, and it has all led to season 2 of the MTV series. After discussing each entry we try and answer whether or not we are still in on this franchise or if at this point it is overkill. We were surprisingly mostly onboard for season one, but still had many reservations that MTV could successfully adapt this beloved series a second time. We discuss th...
Episode 28 - The Monster / Grave Encounters (2011) / Satanic GUESTS: Tyler Belk and Calah Skelton
December 05, 2016 06:53 - 1 hour - 36 MBWhile the Cryptkeeper's away the mice will play. Ian is still globetrotting so Christian invites some previous guests, Tyler Belk and Calah Skelton, to make their triumphant return to IOAP and talk some movies. The new movie up for review is a VOD emotional horror offering called THE MONSTER. For Movie from the Crypt, Calah chose a found footage movie based on a fake ghost hunter TV show, GRAVE ENCOUNTERS. We also discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger, lesbian roommates, and insufferable millenial...
Overkill: Scream the MTV Series season 1
November 28, 2016 08:21 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBChristian and Ian try and find out if Wes Craven had anything to do with video killing the radio star. Why did we watch the first season of MTV's Scream series? That's a fair question, and the answer is that we are in our first Overkill series of episodes in which we watch all entries of a horror franchise and attempt to answer whether or not we are still in on this franchise or if at this point it is overkill. We have already discussed all of the movies so now we turn to the younger gener...
Episode 27 - I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House / An American Werewolf in London (1981)
November 21, 2016 08:45 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBChristian and Ian don't know which country to be the most scared of. For this episode, we embrace escapism. For our new film review we check out the very quiet Netflix Original movie, I AM THE PRETTY THING THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE. Four our Thrill List segment, we name our Top 3 Scariest Vacations in horror movies. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment we discuss the 1980s creature feature classic, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. We also discuss Bob Balaban, what happens in porn th...
Overkill: Scream 4 (2011)
November 14, 2016 07:27 - 59 minutes - 28.5 MBChristian and Ian are back and trying to survive the reboot. We are continuing our Overkill series and are discussing SCREAM 4 this time around. During this series we are trying to answer whether or not we are still in on this franchise or if at this point it is overkill. We discuss the horror genre during the decade since the last movie, Wes Craven's unfortunate passing, and the core cast of this series. We also figured out the secret message of this movie- let the children die. We'd l...
Episode 26 - Ouija: Origin of Evil / Children of the Damned (1964)
November 08, 2016 04:28 - 1 hour - 34 MBChristian and Ian play board games in graveyards and they never say goodbye. For this episode, get a heavy dose of scary faces and creepy kids. For our new film review we check out the suprisingly well-received sequel, OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL. For our Thrill List segment we name our Top 3 Favorite Demons. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment we discuss the 60s creepy kid/Cold War paranoia movie, CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED. We also discuss monotone clergy, "lipstick-face," and siwingin ...
Overkill: Scream 3 (2000)
October 31, 2016 07:36 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBChristian and Ian have found a new home in Hollywood and hope to survive the incessant rewrites. Happy Halloween! We celebrate the spooky holiday and our first year as a podcast by continuing our Overkill series and discussing SCREAM 3. As always, we are trying to answer whether or not we are still in on this franchise or if at this point it is overkill. We touch on the film's many rewrites, potential character resurrections, and how Columbine effected the production of this installment. ...
Episode 25 - Under the Shadow / Frontier(s) (2007)
October 24, 2016 07:15 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBChristian and Ian cannot find their Jane Fonda workout tape, and they are very upset about it. For this episode, we check out foreign horror cinema new and old to get our pre-Halloween festivities going. For our new film review, we check out the Iran-set Djinn movie, UNDER THE SHADOW. As a Spooky Month treat we have Big Al Robinson (AKA The Listman) send in his Top 3 Slasher Killers for our Thrill List segment. Finally, we check out a New French Extremity movie about a creepy inbred famil...
Overkill: Scream 2 (1997)
October 17, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBChristian and Ian are blissfully aware that these days you gotta have a sequel. This episode continues our Overkill series in which we watch all the entries of an established horror franchise. In each episode we try to answer the question- are you still in on this franchise, or at this point is it overkill? We are currently on part 2 of the series and discussing SCREAM 2. We try and put ourselves in the mindset of the late 90s slasher craze that this movie was released in, lament perhaps ...
Episode 24 - Rob Zombie's 31 / The Ring (2002)
October 10, 2016 07:15 - 1 hour - 35 MBChristian and Ian are definitely not dressing up as clowns and wandering through the forest. For this episode, we are trapped for 12 hours to discuss Rob Zombie's latest spooky month offering, 31. For our Thrill List segment, we catch you up on our #31DaysofHalloween film fest and list our Top 3 Movies to get you in the Mood for Halloween. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment we discuss a recent Overkill runner-up, Gore Verbinski's remake classic, THE RING. We also discuss Ian's ...
Overkill: Scream (1996)
October 03, 2016 07:01 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBChristian and Ian are running upstairs when they should be going out the front door. This episode is the launch of a new series in which we watch all the entries of an established horror franchise. In each episode we try to answer the question- are you still in on this franchise, or at this point is it overkill? For the inaugural run of the Overkill series we are discussing the SCREAM franchise. We dig into the first film's production, key scenes and performances, and the film's lingering...
Episode 23 - Blair Witch / Eyes Without a Face (1960)
September 28, 2016 07:15 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBChristian and Ian are reunited, and they need new faces. For this episode, we trek out into the woods and discuss Adam Wingard's reboot/sequel BLAIR WITCH. For our Thrill List segment we name our Top 3 Mad Doctors from horror movies. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt is the French horror classic, EYES WITHOUT A FACE, which advanced how films portrayed gore onscreen. We also discuss the possibility of starting a grammar podcast, what that part of your head where your face is supposed to go ...
Episode 22 - Don't Breathe / House (1977) GUEST: Jericho Cerrona
September 12, 2016 17:56 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBChristian and Ian invite a guest over for a slumber party with watermelons and killer pianos. For this episode, we are joined by Jericho Cerrona (The Third Act Podcast,SymbioticReviews.com) to discuss the trapped-in-a-house-while-being-hunted-by-a-blind-person movie, DON'T BREATHE. Then, we dig into Jericho's Horrigin Story to hear about his earliest horror movie memories and what his connection to the genre is today. Finally, Jericho selects HOUSE, a cult classic, horror comedy about a de...