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Pod of the Damned

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Horror fans Em, Dean, & Shawry, dive into the sickeningly good, deliciously bad, and hilariously ugly of the horror movie genre - just in time for Halloween!

31 days, 31 episodes - Sub-genres, spooky screenings & tangents - oh my!


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Double Feature (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

October 29, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 619 MB

Em, Dean and Shawry are back for a second year with Pod of the Damned, but this time they aren't crazy enough to do 31 podcast episodes over 31 days in October, instead they are giving you a double feature with two episodes diving into horror in 2022... so far! There's no time to dilly dally as we dive into some great films this episode. Glorious (2022) Timestamp: 2:00 Directed by Rebekah McKEndry, Story by Todd Rigney, Screenplay written by Joshua Hull & David Ian McKendry After a brea...

Double Feature (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 28, 2022 19:55 - 51 minutes - 518 MB

Em, Dean and Shawry are back for a second year with Pod of the Damned, but this time they aren't crazy enough to do 31 podcast episodes over 31 days in October, instead they are giving you a double feature with two episodes diving into horror in 2022... so far! After a well earned catch, here are the films they cover this episode. NOPE (2022) Timestamp : 22:10 Directed and written by Jordan Peele The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chillin...

You Decide... - Pod of the Damned

October 30, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 791 MB

The most wonderful day of the year has arrived, HALLOWEEN! Before Dean, Emma & Shawry can head out trick or treating, they have one last thing to do. Watch the film that you have chosen for them to review as part of our 31 Days of Horror. So which film got the highest vote? Cabin in the Woods (2011) Directed by Drew Goodard & written by Joss Whedon & Drew Goodard Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind th...

Classics (Part 2) - Pod of the Damed

October 29, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 740 MB

We’re back this episode with more of the ground-breaking horror that made the genre what it is today and continues to shape it into the future. Pour a drink, get comfy, and settle in as we discuss the best that horror has to offer - then, and now.  Films covered in this episode: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Timestamp : 4:30 Directed by Tobe Hooper & written by Kim Henkel & Tobe Hooper Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumbl...

Classics (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 28, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 611 MB

They’re the movies you turn to on Halloween night, the movies you want to show your kids when they’re old enough, the movies that set the molds and then broke them - they're classics! Listen as we discuss what makes these movies so exemplary and why we we keep coming back for more. Films covered in this episode: The Exorcist (1973) Timestamp : 4:00 Directed by William Friedkin & written by William Peter Blatty When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother see...

Slashers (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

October 27, 2021 19:30 - 58 minutes - 593 MB

We could never cover all that slashers have to offer in just one episode, so join us today for part two of one of our favourite sub-genres. It’s bloody, it’s campy, it’s downright irresistible. Will you survive it?? Films covered in this ep: Scream 2 (1997)  Timestamp : 6:30 Directed by Wes Craven & written by Kevin Williamson Two years after the first series of murders, as Sidney acclimates to college life, someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings. Sle...

Slashers (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 26, 2021 19:30 - 57 minutes - 584 MB

Don’t have sex, don’t be a bully, don’t drink or do drugs, and NEVER say “I’ll be right back…”. Join us for one of the most popular sub-genres of them all. It’s time for slashers!  Films covered in this episode : A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 : Freddy’s Revenge (1985) Timestamp : 6:10 Directed by Jack Sholder & written by David Chaskin & Wes Craven A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign o...

Horror Comedies - Pod of the Damned

October 25, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 626 MB

Who says scary can’t be funny? With so many to choose from we spend this episode discussing some of our favourite horror-comedies. Em won’t be fear-weeing this time - she’ll be wetting herself with laughter! Films covered in this episode: Little Monsters (2019) Timestamp : 5:30 Directed and written by Abe Forsythe A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies. Army of Darkness (1992) Timestamp :...

Evil Kids - Pod of the Damned

October 24, 2021 19:30 - 59 minutes - 604 MB

We like to think of these movies as a cautionary tale about the horrors of parenthood, because if this genre has taught us anything it’s that kids cannot be trusted! Join us as we look at some of the best of evil kids in horror. Films discussed in this episode. The Good Son (1993) Timestamp : 8:00 Directed by Joseph Ruben & written by Ian McEwan A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle and becomes friends with his cousin, a boy of the same age who shows increasing signs of violent an...

Zombies (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

October 23, 2021 19:30 - 48 minutes - 488 MB

Whatever this virus is, it just won’t die! Join us as we fight another day against the terminally infected and the living dead. And you thought Covid was bad... Films covered in this episode: 28 Days Later (2002) Timestamp : 4:30 Directed by Danny Boyle & written by Alex Garland Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary. The Battery (2012) Timestamp : 19:50 Written & Directed by Jeremy Gardner The perso...

Zombies (Part 1) - Pod f the Damned

October 22, 2021 19:30 - 51 minutes - 520 MB

We wouldn’t be caught UNDEAD without an episode about these horrific ghouls! Buckle up, choose your weapon, and pray they’re slow-moving... Films covered in this ep: Return of the Living Dead (1985) Timestamp : 7:45 Directed by Dan O’Bannon, Written by Rudy Ricci, John A Russo & Russell Streiner. When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies. Zombie Strippers (2008) Timesta...

Zombies (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 22, 2021 19:30 - 51 minutes - 520 MB

We wouldn’t be caught UNDEAD without an episode about these horrific ghouls! Buckle up, choose your weapon, and pray they’re slow-moving... Films covered in this ep: Return of the Living Dead (1985) Timestamp : 7:45 Directed by Dan O’Bannon, Written by Rudy Ricci, John A Russo & Russell Streiner. When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies. Zombie Strippers (2008) Timesta...

Psychological Horror (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

October 21, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 710 MB

It turns out we can’t get enough of the mind games! Join us for another episode of mental torment with more of the best of psychological horror. Films covered in this episode: Black Swan (2010) Timestamp : 4:50 Directed by Darren Aronofsky & written by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz & John J. McLaughlin A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake". The Guest (2014) Timestamp : 29:40 Directed by Adam Wingard ...

Psychological Horror (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 20, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 692 MB

What’s to be afraid of? It’s all in your head. At least that’s what they want you to think. Keep up with the mind games if you can as we delve into the twists and turns of psychological horror Films covered in this ep: Split (2016) Timestamp : 7:00 Directed & written by M. Night Shyamalen Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th. Stepfather (1987) Timestamp : 29:50...

Folklore Horror (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

October 19, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 758 MB

Pull up a pew, oil the lantern, and settle in for another episode of folklore. There are plenty more stories to tell... Films covered in this ep: Kandisha (2020) Timestamp : 5:50 Directed & written by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maurey It is summer break and best friends Amélie, Bintou and Morjana hang together with the neighborhood teenagers. At night, they have fun sharing goosebumps stories and urban legends. But when Amélie is assaulted by her ex, she remembers the story of Kandis...

Folklore horror (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 18, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 690 MB

Campfire tales, ancient myths, religious tomes; folklore is where it all began. Join us as we explore some of the best that this sub-genre has to offer. Films covered in this ep: The Wicker Man (1973) Timestamp : 6:30 Directed by Robin Hardy & written by Anthony Snaffy based on the novel ‘Ritual’ by A puritan Police Sergeant arrives in a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. The Witches (1990) Timestamp : 28:30 Directed by Nicolas ...

Monsters : Human Monsters - Pod of the Damned

October 17, 2021 19:30 - 56 minutes - 574 MB

“The real monster was humanity all along!” We all love a good metaphor, but in today’s episode the human monsters are literal. You better watch your back! Films covered in this episode. Misery (1990) Timestamp : 6:20 Directed by Rob Reiner & written by William Goldman, based off the novel by Stephen King After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abu...

Monsters : Werewolves - Pod of the Damned

October 16, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 633 MB

Stay off the moors!! Beware the full moon! Avoid men called “Oz”! You better have your wits about you for this episode. Things are getting hairy... Films covered in this ep: Teen Wolf (1985) Timestamp : 7:30 Directed by Rod Daniel, written by Jeph Loed & Matthew Weismen An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf. American Werewolf in London (1981) Timestamp : 19:45 Directed & written by John Land...

Monsters : Vampires - Pod of the Damned

October 15, 2021 20:14 - 1 hour - 761 MB

From European folklore to biting Kiwi comedy, Vampires have been the subject of countless horror classics. Joins us as we sink our teeth into a small portion of what this genre has to offer. Films in this ep: Interview with the Vampire (1994) Timestamp : 4:40 Directed by Neil Jordan & written by Anne Rice A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. Near Dark (1987) Timestamp : 27:30 Directed by Kathryn Bigelow & written by Kathryn Bigelow & Eric Red...

Creepypasta - Pod of the Damned

October 14, 2021 19:45 - 54 minutes - 546 MB

We’re officially at the halfway point! This episode we mix things up and explore the creepy world of online urban legends and ghost stories. Get ready for the cyber-scares! And be sure to head to our website and make your pick for what movie we should watch for our final episode on Halloween! www,podofthedamned.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthologies - Pod of the Damned

October 13, 2021 23:04 - 1 hour - 822 MB

What’s better than one horror story? Lot’s of horror stories! This episode we explore one of the most beloved horror formats - anthologies. You’re going to need your night-light after these terrifying tales... Films covered in this episode: Creep Show (1982) Timestamp 12:30 Directed by George A. Romero & written by Stephen King An anthology which tells five terrifying tales inspired by the E.C. horror comic books of the 1950s. Creepshow : The House of the Head  (2020) Timestamp ...

Foreign Horror (Part 2) - Pod the Damned

October 12, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 725 MB

We’re back with more of the best of foreign horror -  because one episode simply isn't enough! Get ready for a ride of global proportions. Movies covered in this ep: Impetigore (2019) Timestamp 5:00 Directed & Written by Joko Anwar Maya with her best friend, Dini, tries to survive in a city without a family. She realized that she might inherit a property from her rich family. Maya returns to the village with Dini and unaware of the danger was waiting for her. Julia’s Eyes (2010) Tim...

Foreign Horror (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 11, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 647 MB

Horror is so much more than the usual Hollywood fare. This episode, join Em, Shawry, and Dean as they dive into the best of what the world has to offer. Films covered in this episode : Ringu (1998) Timestamp 8:50 Directed by Hideo Nakata & written by Hiroshi Takahashi based on th novel by Kôji Suzuki A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) Timestamp 36:00 Written & directed...

Possession Horror (Part 3) - Pod of the Damned

October 11, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 630 MB

You’ve heard the expression “Possession is 9/10th of the law”, but does that apply to humans, too? We are back with an episode so big, we’ve split it into 2 parts for today. Here is our final film for 'Possession Horror'. Hereditary (2018) Directed & written by Ari Aster A grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. To say anything more would spoil the film. If you are thinking or planning to watch Hereditary, please do that before listening to the podcast - trus...

Possession Horror (Part 2) - Pod of the Damed

October 10, 2021 20:29 - 1 hour - 710 MB

Turns out we can’t get enough of the voices in our heads! This episode join us for more of our favourite possession Films covered in this ep: Ghostbusters (1984) Timestamp 5:00 Directed by Ivan Reitman & written by Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis & Rickmoranis Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Anything for Jackson (2020) Timestamp 40:00 Directed by Justin G Dyck & written by Keith Cooper A bereaved Satanist couple kidnap a pregnant woma...

Possession Horror (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 09, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 848 MB

Do you feel the presence of malignant forces? Do you hear voices? Do you sleep above your mattress -- six feet above your mattress? This episode might just save your life! Films covered in this episode: Childs Play (1998) Timestamp 3:20 Directed by Tom Holland & written by Son Mancini, John Lafia & Tom Holland A single mother gives her son a much sought-after doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer. The Conjuring (2013) Timestam...

Queer Horror - Pod of the Damned

October 08, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB

This episode we dive into some of the best of queer horror! Join us for a diverse array of thrills and chills from an equally diverse and creative community. Films covered in this episode: BIT (2019) Timestamp 6:00 Written and directed by Brad Michael Elmore A transgender teenage girl on summer vacation in Los Angeles fights to survive after she falls in with four queer feminist vampires, who try to rid the city's streets of predatory men. Cruising (1980) Timestamp 35:00 Directed a...

Sequels - Pod of the Damned

October 07, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 881 MB

It’s baaaaaack… Hollywood loves to milk a good story and the horror genre is no exception. This episode, join Em, Shawry and Dean for their favourite horror sequels! Gremlins 2 : The New Batch (1990) Timestamp 5:00 Directed by Joe Dante & Chuck Jones (animation) and written by Charles S Haas based on characters by Chris Columbus The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper. Halloween 3 : Season of the Witch (1982)...

Found Footage (Part Two) - Pod of the Damned

October 06, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 870 MB

Surprise surprise! We found more footage! Join us for another week of shake-in-your-boots shaky cam horror. Filmed covered in this episode: Paranormal Activity (2007) Timestamp 6:00 Written & Directed by Oren Peli After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence. Hell House LLC (2015) Timestamp 27:00 Directed & written by Stephen Cognetti Five years after an unexplained malfunction causes the death of 15 tour-goers and staff ...

Found Footage (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 05, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 797 MB

Everyone’s an amateur filmmaker these days - and it’s led to some of our favourite horror movies! Grainy camcorder footage isn’t the only thing you need to be afraid of this episode. Films covered in this episode: The Blair Witch Project (1999) Timestamp 5:00 Directed by Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sànchez, & written by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sànchez & Heather Donahue Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, l...

Birthday Horror - Pod of the Damned

October 04, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 715 MB

In this very special edition of Pod of the Damned, we celebrate Em’s birthday in true horrific style - with birthday-themed horror! Get ready to celebrate, it’s going to be a scream! Here are the films we look at in this episode: Don’t Panic (1987) Timestamp 11:40 Directed & written by Rubèn Galindo Jr   On his seventeenth birthday, Michael unwittingly unlocks the evil forces of a Ouija board. The Banana Splits (2019) Timestamp 30:00 Directed by Danishka Esterhazy, Written by Jed E...

Oz Horror (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

October 03, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 784 MB

Back by no-ones demand, it’s more Oz horror! It’s scary in the Down Under. So where the bloody hell are ya? Films covered in this episode: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) Timestamp – 5:50 Directed by Peter Weir & Written by Cliff Green (Based off the novel by Joan Lindsay) During a rural summer picnic, a few students and a teacher from an Australian girls' school vanish without a trace. Their absence frustrates and haunts the people left behind. Long Weekend (1978) Timestamp – 21:15 ...

Oz Horror (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

October 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 713 MB

The Australian landscape is full of vicious and desperate beasts just waiting to terrorise unsuspecting victims - and that’s just Parliament! Join Emma, Dean & Shawry for some home-grown horror fun. Films covered in this episode: The Babadook (2014) Timestamp - 17:15 Directed & Written by Jennifer Kent A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home. Body Melt (1993) Timestamp - 39:20 Di...

Why Horror? - Pod of the Damned

October 01, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 555 MB

So why horror? In episode 2 Em, Dean & Shawry get down to the nitty and always gritty of horror. Are you scared? Then why are you still watching! Find out what makes them tick. Plus, since this was recorded in March, start on the long journey of them trying to find a name for their podcast ... spoiler alert, it takes a while. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horrorigins - Pod of the Damned

September 30, 2021 20:30 - 47 minutes - 475 MB

Meet the gang! In episode 1 of Pod of the Damned, you’ll get to know resident ghouls, Em, Shawry, and Dean and hear all about their “horrorigins”, i.e. their first encounter with horror. Join us on this aural journey. 31 days of Horror starts here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod of the Damned - Teaser Trailer

September 29, 2021 01:08 - 5 minutes - 56.2 MB

When three friends shared their mutual love of horror during the never ending lockdowns of 2020, Pod of the Damned was born - little did they know the journey they would embark upon would change them forevermore. As the never ending lockdowns continued to ravage their hometown into the following year, this intrepid trio never faulted. Against all odds they waded through the guts, the gore, the celluloid screams and spine tapping scares - and never stopped pushing through the diverse landscap...

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