Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -Exploring the darkest corners of cinema, music, and subculture. Find us @nightshadecult on all social media platforms.
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16. Monkey Man (Patel, 2024) Enter The Monkey
April 15, 2024 21:42 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBCultists, last weekend your Horror Hosts crept out of the Vault Of Darkness and went to the cinema to see Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Action Thrillers might seem slightly outside of our scope, but this film with its Neo-Noir lighting and intense bloody violence is actually quite Macabré. Please join us for the dissection. Dissection Topic https://www.monkeyman.movie/ Dark Tidings https://deadline.com/2024/04/nuclear-war-movie-denis-villeneuve-legendary-dune-part-two-be...
15. Near Dark (Bigelow, 1987) Vanlife Vampires
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBCultists, long before Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Best Director Oscar, she cut her teeth in the world of Cult Cinema. This episode your Horror Hosts will be putting her solo directorial debut 1987’s Near Dark on the Exam Table. This Revisionist Western Vampire Thriller is a little hard to find these days but is well worth tracking down, so please join us for the dissection. Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093605/?ref_=ext_shr Dark Tidings https://d...
14. Dune Part 2 (Villeneuve, 2024) Star Wars For Goths Part 2
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBCultists, the Ides of March are upon us, and your Horror Hosts will be putting Denis Villeneuve's Space Opera Epic, Dune Part 2 on the exam table. N&D actually began their Podcast journey with a Deep Dive of David Lynch's Dune years ago, so this return to Arrakis feels like a homecoming. Please join us for the Dissection. Dissection Topic https://www.dunemovie.com/ Dark Tidings https://variety.com/2024/artisans/awards/oscar-vfx-godzilla-minus-one-1235937264/ https://en.dragon-ball...
13. Prisoners of the Ghostland (Sono, 2021) Exploded Testicule
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBCultists, your Horror Hosts have been talking about Dissecting Scion Sono’s Prisoners Of The Ghostland, since before its release in 2021. After a stretch of music episodes the time felt right to finally put the Post Apocalyptic Sushi Western on the examining table. Please join us for the Dissection. Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6372694/?ref_=ext_shr Dark Tidings https://consequence.net/2024/02/front-242-2024-2025-farewell-tour/ https://www.side-line.com/einstuer...
12. Pornography (The Cure, 1982) Post-Post-Punk
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBWe've made it Cultists. We've reached the creative peak of The Cure's Goth Trilogy, and bottom of the band's emotional downward spiral. Pornography is The Cure at their darkest, and the month after its release the band would break up on stage in Belgium. The Cure that would later re-form would be a very different band, so please join us for the Dissection.
11. Faith (The Cure, 1981) Depression Kitty
February 01, 2024 08:01 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBWe're back Cultists, continuing our series Dissecting The Cure's Goth Trilogy. This episode your Horror Hosts have 1981’s Faith on the examining table. Perhaps the most underappreciated of the trilogy, the album finds the band exploring themes of grief and loss. Please join us for the Dissection Dissection Topic https://www.thecure.com/release/faith/ Dark Tidings https://deadline.com/2024/01/maggie-gyllenhaal-frankenstein-annette-bening-1235727344/ https://arstechnica.com/information...
10. Seventeen Seconds (The Cure, 1980) For Dark Seekers Only
January 15, 2024 17:11 - 1 hour - 156 MBWelcome back Cultists. Your Horror Hosts were inspired by Lol Tolhurst’s book Goth: A History, to put The Cure’s seminal three album run from the early ‘80s on the examining table. This episode kicks off a three part series Dissecting The Cure's “Goth Trilogy” first up, 1980’s Seventeen Seconds! Dissection Topic https://www.thecure.com/release/seventeen-seconds/ Dark Tidings https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jason-blum-blumhouse-and-james-wan-atomic-monster-1235777...
9. Year End Favorites (2023)
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 188 MBHappy New Year Cultists! At this time of year your Horror Hosts like to look back at their favorite media of the past year and discuss. Not every single piece of media dissected is necessarily “macabre” in nature because Nick and David actually enjoy a bit more of a balanced media diet, but have no fear exclusively spooky content will resume next episode. Dark Tidings https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/12/16/godzilla-suit-actor-kenpachiro-satsuma-passes-away-at-age-76 http...
8. The Mummy (Kurtzman, 2017) Tom Cruise Killed The Mummy
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBCultists, Welcome to a new world of Gods and Monsters…but don't get attached to it, because it's not sticking around. Universal's third and final attempt to launch a Dark Universe was 2017’s The Mummy. A proven franchise, tremendous star power, what could possibly go wrong? Quite a bit as it turns out. Dissection Subject The Mummy Dark Tidings Cruel World Fest Wolfman Movie Matt Smith stars in Nick Cave adaptation Sepultura calling it quits Unholy Sacrament https://untp.bee...
7. Dracula Untold (Shore, 2014) Captain Romania the First Impaler
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBWelcome back, Cultists. For Universal’s second attempt to Re-Launch their Classic Monsters line, they returned to Count Dracula. Going for a sort of Superhero Origin Story prequel to Bram Stoker’s novel. Please join us for the Dissection. Dissection Subject https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0829150/?ref_=ext_shr Dark Tidings https://halloweendailynews.com/2023/11/beetlejuice-2-wraps-filming/ https://vivelerock.net/blogs/news-1/rats-back-legendary-drummer-rejoins-the-damned-permanent...
6. The Wolfman (Johnston, 2010) Our Pitch for a Sir John Prequel
November 15, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 121 MBWelcome back Cultists. In the 2010s Universal Studios made three attempts to Re-Launch their Classic Monsters, to mixed results. Your Horror Hosts are going to be finishing the year with a three part series Dissecting those films. First on the exam table is Joe Johnston's The Wolfman! Please join us for the Dissection. Episode Subject https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780653/?ref_=ext_shr Dark Tidings https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/about htt...
5. Shin Godzilla (Anno, 2016) Bureaucracy Is The Real Monster
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWith Godzilla Day soon approaching, and David freshly returned from Japan, the time felt right for your Horror Hosts to tackle Hideaki Anno's Shin Godzilla. The film was nominated for 11 Japanese Academy Awards and won 7 of them, and is not necessarily the sort of film that comes to mind when people in the West think of a "Godzilla Movie", so please join us for the dissection. #godzilla #shingodzilla #gojira #shingojira #godzilladay #godzillaminusone #hideakianno #shinjihiguchi #shinjapa...
4. Walk Among Us (Misfits, 1982) ...And Justice For Doyle
October 15, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 129 MBHalloween is soon approaching, Cultists! No better time to Dissect the debut album from Horror Punk Legends, The Misfits! 1982's Walk Among Us clocks in at a scant 24.38 minutes so obviously your Horror Hosts took four times as long discussing it. Please join us for the dissection Dissection Topic Misfits - Walk Among Us https://www.discogs.com/master/105458-Misfits-Walk-Among-Us Dark Tidings https://ditto.fm/lanoviadefrankenstein?fbclid=IwAR1ayxUdPR_dwMBJvsh8h53dIlOQidf8QS3VOK1SJ...
3. Wolf (Nichols, 1994) Wolfman of Wall Street
October 01, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBGood evening Cultists, and welcome to the third and final installment of our '90s Horror Cycle series. Mike Nichols's 1994 Supernatural Thriller, Wolf is the black sheep of the three films. Eschewing the 18th Century Gothic setting of the previous films for the backdrop of the New York publishing world. Instead of stalking across the foggy moors, this Wolfman prowls Central Park in pleated corduroys. So please join your Horror Hosts for this dissection of Wolf! Dissection Topic https:...
2. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (Branagh, 1994) The Curse Of Branagh
October 01, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWelcome back, Cultists. Wherever Stoker's Vampire Count goes Shelley's Modern Prometheus soon follows. Released two years after Dracula, Coppola returned as producer and tapped Shakespearean Wunderkind Kenneth Branagh to direct. Attempting to repeat the success of Dracula to mixed results. So please join your Horror Hosts for their dissection of 1994's Gothic Horror film, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109836/?ref_=ext_shr Dark Tidings h...
1. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Coppola, 1992) Costume Change Count
October 01, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 92 MBGood Evening, Cultists. We bid you welcome to the inaugural episode of Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre. It seems that every generation gets their own version of the Classic Monsters, Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman. In the '90s these came courtesy of Sony Pictures and kicked off with Francis Ford Coppola's love letter to the Gothic Horror genre and to old school Movie Magic, Bram Stoker's Dracula! So please, pour yourself a glass of Coppola wine and join your Horror Hosts in their d...
0. An Introduction to Nightshade Cult
September 15, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 125 MBWelcome Cultists to Episode Zero of Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre. Before the official launch on October 1st, your Horror Hosts wanted to give all the Cult Initiates an opportunity to get to know them, and to let you know what to expect in future episodes. So enter freely and of your own will, and please enjoy this Rapid Fire Dissection of Nick Grimm and David Graves. Dark Tidings https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/werewolf...
N&DDDtM:74 Dollar Store Hobbit (Swords and Sorcery Series - Willow)
August 01, 2023 14:36 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis is it Divers, the final episode of the Sword and Sorcery series, and the final episode of NDDDtM! This episode N&D are Deep Diving Ron Howard's 1988 Swashbuckling Fairy Tale Adventure, Willow. As well as announcing the next podcasting endeavors.
N&DDDtM:73 Who Wants To Pod Forever? (Swords and Sorcery Series - Highlander)
July 17, 2023 05:50 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBFrom the dawn of time we came, Divers…moving silently down through the centuries. Living many secret lives, struggling to reach the time when we could finally Podcast about Russell Mulcahy's 1986 Sword & Sorcery/Urban Fantasy classic, Highlander! 🎶Here we are born to be kings! We're the princes of the universe!🎶
N&DDDtM:72 Live, Laugh, Love, and Crush Your Enemies (Swords and Sorcery Series - Conan The Barbarian)
July 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBDivers, What is best in life? 1) The open steppe, a clear day, and a swift horse under you. 2) To crush your enemies -- See them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women! 3) To Deep Dive John Milius's Sword and Sorcery classic, Conan The Barbarian!
N&DDDtM:71 The Disney Princess That Died (Swords and Sorcery Series - Dragonslayer)
June 15, 2023 02:21 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBWe're back, Divers with part two of our Swords and Sorcery series, Matthew Robbins's Dark Fantasy Monster Movie, Dragonslayer! This one was very formative for young Nickie so again should be a very fun discussion.
N&DDDtM:70 Arthur v Lancelot: Dawn Of Camelot (Swords and Sorcery Series - Excalibur)
June 01, 2023 22:50 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBDivers, N&D are kicking off a five part Sword and Sorcery series! First up is John Boorman's epic tale of chivalry Excalibur! This is a very foundational film for Dave, that Nick had previously never seen, making for a very fun discussion.
N&DDDtM:79 Arthur v Lancelot: Dawn Of Camelot (Swords and Sorcery Series - Excalibur)
June 01, 2023 22:50 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBDivers, N&D are kicking off a five part Sword and Sorcery series! First up is John Boorman's epic tale of chivalry Excalibur! This is a very foundational film for Dave, that Nick had previously never seen, making for a very fun discussion.
N&DDDtM:69 Don't Kill At The Montgomery Ward (Tarantino Imperial Phase - Jackie Brown)
May 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBDivers, N&D are back to conclude the Tarantino Imperial Phase Series by Deep Diving his 1997 Midlife Crisis Crime Caper Hang Out movie, Jackie Brown! Maybe put on a Delfonics record and make yourself a screwdriver to get in the mood?
N&DDDtM:68 Worst Pawn Shop Ever (Tarantino Imperial Phase - Pulp Fiction)
May 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBContinuing their Quentin Tarantino Imperial Phase Series, N&D Dive into his sophomore film 1994's Neo-Noir Hyperlink Crime Comedy, Pulp Fiction! An Elvis man should love it!
N&DDDtM:67 Mr. Pink Runs The Jewels (Tarantino Imperial Phase - Reservoir Dogs)
April 15, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 106 MBDivers, N&D are making good on promises from the early days of the Pod and Diving into the films of Quentin Tarantino. First up of course is his 1992 Hard Boiled Indie Heist Thriller, Reservoir Dogs!
N&DDDtM:66 Bros Before Rules (John Wick Chapter 4)
April 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBYeah, we're thinking we're back, Divers. Because it's time for N&D to deliver their Hot Takes on John Wick: Chapter 4. Your tour guides went directly from an IMAX screening into the Podcave in order to bring you their thoughts on Chad Stahelski's Neo-Noir Neo-Western Neo-Chanbara Gun-Fu Thriller as fresh as possible!
N&DDDtM:65 Gun Fu Theater (John Wick)
March 15, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBThe long wait is over, Divers. N&D have been promising to Deep Dive the John Wick series since the earliest days of the Podcast and with the release of Chapter 4 imminent the timing was finally right.
N&DDDtM:64 John Connor is Bart Bart Simpson But Hardcore (James Cameron Imperial Phase - Terminator 2 Judgement Day)
March 02, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBOn your feet, Divers! Judgment Day is upon us! The Rise Of The Machines seems inevitable! Can there be any Salvation from this Dark Fate? For the fourth instalment of their James Cameron Imperial Phase Series N&D Dive into Terminator 2 Judgment Day! This is a big one, Peak Cameron and Peak Schwarzenegger!
N&DDDtM:63 Save The Rat (James Cameron Imperial Phase - The Abyss)
February 16, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 128 MBDivers, we've reached the Penultimate episode of the James Cameron Imperial Phase Series. You may find this one a little challenging to watch along with as Cameron's 1989 Sci-fi Submarine Mystery Thriller, The Abyss is not available for streaming. So you're going to need to score yourself a vintage DVD, Laserdisc or even better a VHS copy to Dive Into with N&D...or use more illicit means, you're resourceful Divers after all.
N&DDDtM:62 Chekhov's Power Loader (James Cameron Imperial Phase - Aliens)
February 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBAll right, Divers, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? It's another glorious Deep Dive of an Imperial Phase James Cameron Sci-Fi film! This episode N&D are Diving into his 1986 Science Fiction Action Horror, Aliens! All right Divers, on the ready line! Time for a Bug Hunt!
N&DDDtM:61 Time Daddy (James Cameron Imperial Phase Series - The Terminator)
January 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe're Back, Divers! For the first instalment in their James Cameron Imperial Phase series, N&D are Diving into his seminal 1984 Cyberpunk Action Slasher, The Terminator! There is a slight format change beginning with this episode, but no less of the nerding out and trash talk that you're accustomed to.
N&DDDtM:60 The Wind Beneath Keanu's Wings (2022 Year End Favorites)
January 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBWe've done it, Divers. Another trip around the sun survived! That means it's time for our third annual Year End Faves Episode! N&D discuss their favorite media of 2022 as well as rank the films of the Cyberpunk Series.
N&DDDtM:59 Every John is a Joe (Blade Runner 2049 - Cyberpunk Series)
December 15, 2022 15:32 - 2 hours - 132 MBDivers, we've reached the final episode of the Cyberpunk Series and we're ending strong. N&D Deep Dived into Denis Villeneuve's 2017 Hard-boiled Tech-Noir Thriller Sequel, Blade Runner 2049.
N&DDDtM:58 Judge Judy and Executioner (Dredd - Cyberpunk Series)
December 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBFor the penultimate episode of the Cyberpunk Series, N&D are Deep Diving Pete Travis's 2012 Expressionist Buddy Cop Siege Thriller, Dredd. You know it's always going to be a good time when Karl Urban is involved!
N&DDDtM:57 Getting Clear On Precrime (Minority Report - Cyberpunk Series)
November 15, 2022 15:04 - 2 hours - 159 MBWe're Tom Cruise running into the home stretch of the Cyberpunk Series, Divers. For part 8 N&D are Deep Diving Steven Spielberg's 2002 Dystopian Tech Noir Thriller, Minority Report. Long movie, makes for a long episode because this one had a lot to unpack.
N&DDDtM:56 1999 The Year Cyberpunk Broke (The Matrix - Cyberpunk Series)
November 01, 2022 14:35 - 2 hours - 138 MBDivers after 11 months to be going back to where the year started...Back to the Matrix. For part 7 of their Cyberpunk Series N&D got to Deep Dive the original Matrix and it was quite a treat.
N&DDDtM:55 Alien Ant Farm (Dark City - Cyberpunk Series)
October 15, 2022 15:22 - 2 hours - 115 MBFor episode six of the Cyberpunk Series, N&D are Deep Diving Alex Proyas's Dark City. This Neo-Noir Gothic Horror Sci-fi Mystery, was Proyas's follow up to Dave Fave, The Crow, so you know we were excited to Dive In.
N&DDDtM:54 Not My Cyberpunk (Twelve Monkeys - Cyberpunk Series)
October 01, 2022 17:47 - 1 hour - 105 MBDivers, we've reached the mid-point in our Cyberpunk Series. For episode 5 N&D are Deep Diving Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys. This Post Apocalyptic Time Travel Thriller was borrowed from another list, to fill in for Mamoru Oshii's Ghost In The Shell, which N&D already covered all the way back in episode 7.
N&DDDtM:53 ESPsy Rider (Akira - Cyberpunk Series)
September 15, 2022 19:54 - 2 hours - 187 MBFor episode four of their ongoing Cyberpunk Series, N&D are sliiiiding into your Podcatcher with a Deep Dive of Katsuhiro Otomo's Juvenile Delinquent Political Thriller Body Horror, Akira!
N&DDDtM:52 The Passion of the Robochrist (Robocop - Cyberpunk Series)
September 01, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 154 MBLast episode N&D dove into one of Dave's all time favorites, this week it's Nick's turn. The third entry in the Cyberpunk Series is Paul Verhoeven's 1987 Social Satire Trans-humanist Buddy Cop Action Flick, Robocop! I'd Buy That For A Dollar!
N&DDDtM:51 Best Frankenstein Ever (Blade Runner - Cyberpunk Series)
August 15, 2022 16:00 - 3 hours - 169 MBFor the second instalment in their ongoing Cyberpunk Series, N&D travel to the far future of 2019 to Deep Dive Ridley Scott's 1982 Hardboiled Tech Noir Thriller, Bladerunner!
N&DDDtM:50 Cyberprotopunk or Protocyberpunk (Escape From New York - Cyberpunk Series)
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBFor their 50th episode N&D are kicking off a 10 part Cyberpunk Series by Deep Diving John Carpenter's 1981 Satirical Dystopian Thriller, Escape From New York! Arguably the first Cyberpunk film or at least Proto-Cyberpunk.
N&DDDtM:49 Heckblazer (Constantine)
July 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBDivers, N&D have analyzed the data and determined that there's two things you all love. Trench coat clad comic book anti-heroes, and Keanu Reeves. Leaving no other choice but to Deep Dive Francis Lawrence's 2005 Neo-Noir Supernatural Thriller, Constantine! Plus there's an announcement about the upcoming 50th episode!
N&DDDtM:48 Korben Dallas Ain't Nothin But A Dog (The Fifth Element)
June 15, 2022 02:18 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn honor of it's 25th anniversary, N&D are Deep Diving Luc Besson's The Fifth Element! At the time, this Cyberpunk Space Opera was called "Star Wars for the '90s." Let's see how that bold claim stands up two and half decades on.
N&DDDtM:47 Obi-Wan Dreams of Sushi (Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Blackened Mantle)
June 01, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBDivers, N&D are back in the Podcave with their postponed Deep Dive of The Blackened Mantle (Star Wars Prequel Fan Edit) but they made the most of the delay by including their Hot Takes on Part 1&2 of Obi-Wan Kenobi from Disney Plus!
N&DDDtM:46 Devil Fruit? That's Basically a Dragon Ball Right? (One Piece)
May 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBWell Divers, it was bound to happen eventually. Nick was laid low with the plague. Luckily Diver Kerry was able to tap in as guest Subject Matter Enthusiast, and sat down to educate Dave on Eiichiro Oda's manga/anime series One Piece.
N&DDDtM:45 Medieval Dead (Army of Darkness)
May 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBAlright you primitive screwheads, listen up! This week N&D are Deep Diving Sam Raimi's 1993 Swashbuckler Fantasy Horror Comedy, Army Of Darkness! Divers, this was one of your most requested episodes. So grab your chainsaw, shotgun, and get in the Delta 88. Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart!
N&DDDtM 44 The Falkor Abides (The NeverEnding Story)
April 15, 2022 16:13 - 2 hours - 150 MBDivers, it's time to roll out a gym mat, light some candles, wrap yourself in an old army blanket and channel your inner dramatic ten year old. Because N&D are Deep Diving Wolfgang Petersen's 1984 Meta Textual-Fairy Tale, The Neverending Story. Get ready to process the collective trauma of Artax in the Swamp Of Sadness.
N&DDDtM:43 Corporate Podcasts Still Suck (Nirvana Nevermind)
April 01, 2022 16:00 - 3 hours - 175 MBDivers, N&D return once more to the year 1991 for another Classic Album Deep Dive. This time it's Nirvana's breakthrough Grunge Punk Noise-Pop record, Nevermind. Nostalgia will be indulged and tangents will kept to a "moderate" level.