Riley on Film
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsI'm a lifelong movie lover who became a reviewer. I have an MA in English and I review these: Horror, Thriller, Mystery ...
Welcome to my podcast, I am a college professor trying to tell you which movies work and which suck. I'm a 50-something, guitar playing, student of Buddhism. Better yet, listen. Hope you’ll stay a spell. Like what you hear? Subscribe! Raise a coke, and pleased to meet you, I am your ASMR Ghost Host! Please subscribe! Donate to my work and fun via paypal, they tell me I am dynamitelessonplan there.
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Dark Encounter (2019)
June 14, 2020 22:22 - 17 minutes - 12.7 MBPlease leave me a review if you like the show. Wherever you listen, preferably on Apple Podcasts. You're welcome for these pics of Laura Fraser (hubba hubba) MY FULL WRITTEN REVIEW IS ON HorrorNews.net/author/damien TO ENTER THE CREEPY SOUND CONTEST, SEND ME A MESSAGE SUCH AS ON TWITTER OR FACEBOOK or LEAVE A COMMENT. A posse of sorts sets out in this film to find the missing young girl. On their trek, we see light tricks and themes akin to those seen in previous alien abduction films. Bu...
Villains (2019)
June 11, 2020 22:40 - 11 minutes - 8.43 MBIt's rare that a horror-com film creates a permeating sense of creepiness ... Allow me to elaborate (I'm not saying it does or doesn't just yet)
Poltergeist
June 09, 2020 21:57 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBTobe Hooper directed Poltergeist. He's an incredible horror creator. Come listen to me walk through the plot and share an 8 minute video interview I found on Youtube with this truly gifted horrorist. May he RIP.
Pigster, 2019 – ★★★
May 15, 2020 22:50 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MBWhat, and I mean this sincerely, the actual fuck? Review: This looks like a low budget film trying very hard to appear as such with lots of gore and boobage. This is kind of the 2 directors’ style. John Lechago and Al Burke have worked in Hollywood in many roles. It’s all led him here to this twisted little gore film. It’s great for people who want something different with an attitude. All the effects look fake, so much that you start rating how fake they are as they appear. It’s hard to pic...
Black Water, 2007 – ★★★½
May 14, 2020 02:01 - 7 minutes - 5.42 MBA freaking good alligator movie (as far as those go). The two actresses make it easy on the eyes in between dismemberments. I actually really enjoyed this movie, I recommend!
Dark Encounter, 2019 – ★★★½
May 13, 2020 19:47 - 17 minutes - 12.7 MBNot half bad! It’s a moderate budget sci fi mystery horror. Well worth watching. Laura Fraser is so so beautiful. I want to go watch everything of hers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Hodgepodge of Horror Movie Reviews
April 30, 2020 03:19 - 21 minutes - 15.8 MBPull up a seat there weary traveler and listen to my film reviews of: Tone-Deaf, Deadgirl, The One I Love, The Lighthouse, Extraordinary Tales, and Gwen.
Dreamcatcher (2003)
April 27, 2020 16:37 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBGuys who've been friends since childhood go on a camping trip that swirls out of control when aliens crash the camp. These aren't your average friends though, there are special powers afoot. Can they use these to fight the monsters though, that is the question. Can "Dreamcatcher" actually suck as horror like most the internet says? I say no. In fact I find it to be an enjoyable film with some pretty awesome cgi. And of course, there is the freezing ambiance of snow that really gives you chil...
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
April 23, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MBI love the splatter/goof type movies from the 80's. Up to now I haven't covered many of them. I thought I'd start a journey with this one: The Toxic Avenger. Fun film! Listen to (and laugh? Hopefully since I am trying to be funny) what I have to say about it. My review is also viewable (that's right video!) on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/VPQk8e_VJW4
Outcast (2010 Horror Film)
April 23, 2020 03:20 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBVery underrated. A lot of people have said this is British horror at its best. There is(are): a creature, some spells, a lot of blood, some great gore, vengeance, and Celtic creepiness. Horror fans: Why would you miss this? 10/10. At time of recording this film is available on Amazon Prime Video subscription.
1917
April 21, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBAn incredible rendering of humanity through a WWI backdrop. I really loved this one. Listen to this current episode of my podcast for more of my thoughts on this impeccable film. Go see it and take someone. Show transcript: Speaker 1: (00:01)Welcome to Riley on film. I'm your host, Damien Riley. You can find out more and subscribe for free [email protected] now on with the show, Speaker 2: (00:22)please listen carefully today I saw a 1917 and what a film it is. I have to say, it ...
The Turning
April 16, 2020 23:00 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBA low rated horror rates high in my book! Listen to my audio review of "The Turning." NEW, you can now watch my reviews simulcast on Youtube! https://youtu.be/GxhD3X5VT6I --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Oddities of Late
April 14, 2020 23:10 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBStay Out Stay Alive, Sweetheart, Harpoon, Burying the Ex, and Borgman. I got behind on my weekly podcasts so here’s my reviews of 5 films in one show. I see these titles as odd so there’s your title! Horror Oddities of Late by RileyOnFilm | created - 4 hours ago | updated - 3 seconds ago | Public I got behind so here’s my reviews of 5 films in one podcast. I see these titles as odd so there’s your title!Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etcSort by: List Or...
The Omen (1976)
April 14, 2020 04:37 - 27 minutes - 18.4 MBI joke with the people who know and love me by calling this film my namesake. After all, it is right? (My first name being Damien) Rewatching this classic horror film was amazing. I saw so many subtle influences on later films through the decades. Chill with me as I dissect the film. Oh and you get a bonus: the audio from the original trailer. Thanks for listening. The Omen (1976) R | 1h 51min | Horror | 25 June 1976 (USA) Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child ...
Pet Sematary (2019)
April 11, 2020 17:53 - 30 minutes - 18.9 MBAlthough the clown monster hit “It” of the same year may have ended up grossing more box office dollars, "Pet Sematary" is a much better horror movie written by Stephen King, in my opinion. The creepiness permeates and paves the way for a quaint yet terrifying tale of one family and a mystic pet cemetery just behind their house. I have observed modern horror includes both remakes of past hits as well as re imaginings. These span from “Friday the 13th” to “The Fly” and beyond. Here we have...
High Tension
April 11, 2020 00:06 - 33 minutes - 16.6 MBEverything goes just perfectly in this film until the end portion. I would like to ask the director why he made the choices he did. But, then again, he is a director and they get to make those decisions. I've added this film to my excellent slashers list, it truly kicks ass despite the ending. (I review a couple other films in this podcast as well) High Tension (2003) Haute tension (original title) R | 1h 31min | Horror | 10 June 2005 (USA) High Tension Poster Trailer 1:45 | Trailer3 ...
Vivarium, 2019 – ★★★½ – podcast film review
April 08, 2020 00:10 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBVivarium film walkthrough and summary A young couple with such promise! That’s what Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots represent. The search for a house is not clearly stated, in fact it looks like they are just killing time on a Sunday, going out and looking at them. Gemma and Tom don’t know the terror that awaits them when they drive out to the identical suburban homes with the salesperson “Martin” (exceptionally creepy dude that resembles an actor on a Progressive Insurance commercial). ...
The House That Jack Built
April 06, 2020 19:51 - 51 minutes - 23 MBThe House That Jack Built - Note: This is my full walkthrough & film summary of this graphic horror movie. Not for everyone. If you are into horror, have a listen :) I recorded this back in 2018 when I was exploring a "Full Walkthrough" approach to movies on the podcast. My rough notes (Only included for bots and meta functionality): The director and buildup 2 levels: the incidents of a serial killer / the walk to hell, escorted by the verge It’s weird because we are in jack’s head but not...
Rosemary’s Baby
April 04, 2020 18:53 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBHear my thoughts about and analysis of this haunting and creepy award-winning horror movie. I believe much of "Hereditary" owes to this as influence. Only, this film does it way better with less. I'd love to start a dialog with some people here on this film. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Two Lovers and a Bear (2017)
April 02, 2020 04:10 - 7 minutes - 6.26 MBI love the novels of Jack London where there's sure to be snow, whiskey, white fanged husky dogs and other Alaskan treasures. Nature "bites" in this film where we have a couple trying to fight back their demons in this harsh place. Is it a romance? Well, lets examine that too. Enter Hemingway, Melville, London … you will like what’s being served at this table. We’ve heard of nature being our indifferent enemy but what to do when that enemy is our own nature. We have not yet begun that proces...
Shelley (2016)
March 31, 2020 23:30 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBA creepy, atmospheric, dark horror film, my favorite kind. Incredible cinematography and acting. To be primal: Cosmina Stratan is hot. If you enjoyed this film, come walk through it again with me, it will be fun though possibly bloody >:) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Come to Daddy, 2019 – ★★★
March 30, 2020 03:58 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBIMDB gives this as the storyline: Norval's life has been, to put it lightly, difficult. Currently living home with his mother, the troubled young man is coming off alcohol-related struggles. So when he receives an unexpected letter from his estranged father requesting a visit, Norval catches a bus up to his dad's secluded and scenic waterfront home. Maybe reconnecting with his father will give Norval the emotional fulfillment he's been lacking. Before long, though, he notices something off ...
Girl on the Third Floor, 2019 – ★★★
March 26, 2020 23:47 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBIMDB is being harsh to this film giving it a 4/10. I really liked it! I gave it a 6/10. I thought the house was creepy, the story was just so so but it worked for me, keeping me repelled and attracted in equal measure. You can listen to my full podcast review at RileyOnFilm.com and watch my review on Youtube Below is an unedited word for word transcript of an audio recording. It is included just for meta purposes. There are no corrections or punctuation additions. Okay, this film is cal...
Jacob’s Ladder (2019)
March 25, 2020 23:25 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThis film entrances the viewer through colors and filters but falls short of the original’s impact. I did find the film enjoyable, just in a different way. Jacob Singer (Michael Ealy) is a medical officer in the Afghanistan war. For those who recall 911, these wars followed in response to terrorism. It is a war even millennials can probably recall. But that is the only updated theme from the original. This new film is its own animal, that’s for sure. Many reviewers have noted it wanders f...
The House by the Cemetery (1981)
March 09, 2020 20:16 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBHere we have Lucio Fulci set at full gore mode. Have you seen this film? Horror fans will probably love it, I did!! I give you my "intro" and short review of the film in audio or video. https://youtu.be/VVs3UDeSV6M --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
The Invisible Man – and some other films
March 03, 2020 07:53 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBHere's what I've been watching! Also available now on Youtube https://youtu.be/7SiS51l2rTI Transcript: 0:00:01.370,0:00:07.830 welcome to Riley on film I'm your host Amy and Riley you can find 0:00:07.830,0:00:14.639 out more and subscribe for free always at Riley on film calm now 0:00:14.639,0:00:26.550 on with the show so it goes on and on and after a while about halfway through 0:00:26.550,0:00:33.290 it does start to get rather interesting and that's when you start to see ...
Book of Monsters (2018)
February 25, 2020 03:54 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MBI truly enjoyed this film along my quest to see the best splatter comedies. This one is so ridiculous in all the right ways. I think I got scared a few times? https://youtu.be/HoTiU3L3PYo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Class of Nuke ‘Em High – My Audio Review
February 22, 2020 06:37 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBThis is the second installment in my new genre Splatter-Horror-Comedy. Mostly from the 80's these films are sure to please the bachelor party type among you. Could that BE you? Nipples to guts, these films have all the banal delights. https://youtu.be/OhT6pw0ymLE So pull up a chair or a sofa and have a listen to me talk about "Class of Nuke 'Em High." Make sure to subscribe to my feed here or my Youtube channel. This is indeed some fun raunchy stuff! You know you want it. (Don't pay atte...
Hell Girl (2019)
January 27, 2020 22:44 - 7 minutes - 6.06 MBSynopsis: A reality tv team of ghost hunters clash with an ancient malevolent spirit that gives the team a run for their money. Review: Hell Girl is a new film that stands on the merits of characters like "Ghosthunters" on a reality show. It has a story within a story that may be hard for some to follow but is accessible if you have the patience and desire. For me, the film was a lot of false starts. Nonetheless, the humor shone through and ghost hunting young adults helped make it a bear...
My Horror Top 10 (2010’s)
December 29, 2019 19:53 - 17 minutes - 13.6 MBWith the new year slashing through to 2020, I thought it fitting (and fun) to record a podcast sharing with the world my top 10 horror movies of the past decade. Scroll down for the list created on iMDB. Check out (only by listening) what gets #1! I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast! Top 10 Horror Films of the 2010's by RileyOnFilm | created - 21 hours ago | updated - 21 hours ago | Public 2010-2020 My Top ten horror picks.Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't ra...
Burying the Ex (2014)
December 21, 2019 23:48 - 16 minutes - 13 MBAs far as teen comedies go, it's great. I also have to praise it because Joe Dante, the director of Gremlins, made it. Hear my other thoughts on this horror/comedy film. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Satan’s Little Helper (2004)
December 17, 2019 21:45 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBAn offbeat B-movie with a smokin' hot babe, a somewhat recognizable star and the devil himself. This is the first film I got to watch for my new writing gig at HorrorNews.net Ok now I will just say it: Katheryn Winnick, if we ever meet around town, would you consider signing my ____ in Sharpie? You are a goddess. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Braid (2019)
December 15, 2019 20:53 - 13 minutes - 8.74 MBIn this episode, I'm going to walk you through Braid, well sort of a semi walk through, not as thorough as some of the other ones I've done, but if you do not like spoilers, then you might not want to tune into this one because there's gonna be plenty of them. First, a quick synopsis to wanted women decide to Rob their wealthy, psychotic friend who lives in the fantasy world they created as children to take the money they have to take part in a deadly perverse game of make-believe. I almos...
Ready or Not (2019)
December 10, 2019 22:52 - 13 minutes - 9.87 MBThis got so much praise. I did enjoy it but in that it was a comedy. It had some great gore! As a serious horror it doesn't work for me but that's ok, that's not what it's trying to be. Anyway, have a listen to what I think on this episode of my podcast. 6/10 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Mercy Black
December 01, 2019 22:58 - 11 minutes - 8 MBIn Today’s episode I take on “Mercy Black: a Netflix horror tv movie and Daniela Pineda face sex worship. Daniela Pineda puts the squeeze on a ghost. I would like to be squeezed by her. Mercy Black is produced by one of our horror favorites: Blumhouse. They have been very consistent in turning out films that are quality horror and many of them are atmospheric. Our first actor is a Mexican starlet named Daniela Pineda, Marina. She’s from California here where I am, a place called Oakland. S...
Primal Horror Movies
December 01, 2019 19:31 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBFirst, do you have Amazon Prime Video? In this episode I rattle off short previews of horror movies included in the Amazon Prime Video membership. I subscribe and I watch a lot of my horror movies on there. It's amazing. I was not paid to share that! I hope to do more of these posts for other services like Netflix, stay tuned. Here's a sample search pasted from IMDB of some of the great horror films on Prime. I mention a lot of them in this show. 1. The Amityville Horror (1979) R | 117 min...
The Village (2004)
November 29, 2019 13:00 - 16 minutes - 6.91 MBThis is my audio review of The Village (2004). Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. With Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard. A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village. It is a much loved film by me and select few others. It didn't do amazingly at the box office but I find this spooky film mesmerizing and profound. Have a listen and find out why. I welcome your comments here on the site or on my twitter @thedrpodcast NOTE: This...
The Strangers: Prey at Night
November 28, 2019 19:53 - 28 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin me as I walk through this scary horror movie from 2018. I thought it looked cheesy when the tagline was "Let Us Prey." and derivative but SOMETHING WAS TELLING ME ABOUT STRANGERS 2. This film is now as of writing this review streaming on Prime Video I saw the big guys' low scores but SOMETHING WAS TELLING ME ABOUT STRANGERS 2It came and went with a whimper in cinema SOMETHING WAS TELLING ME ABOUT STRANGERS 2And that something was right! Our director here is Johannes Roberts, the dire...
Hell Fest: Plot Summary
November 28, 2019 19:44 - 21 minutes - 7.96 MBOutstanding indie horror. I went in expecting not much and walked out blown away. This was a super duper fun film and I recommend it to all horror/slasher fans. Listen to more I have to say about it in this full walkthrough. This is an audio walkthrough of a horror film. I take you through the 2018 horror slasher film "Hell Fest." I loved this featured movie (as usual).
Shelley
November 27, 2019 22:48 - 10.7 MBA creepy, atmospheric, dark horror film, my favorite kind. Incredible cinematography and acting. The lead woman is hot. If you enjoyed this film, come walk through it again with me, it will be fun >:)
Amores Perros
November 27, 2019 19:13 - 51 minutes - 19.6 MBAlejandro González Iñárritu's debut film is amazing. I finally got around to watching it and did a show on it here for fellow fans. Amores Perros (2000) Amores perros (original title) R | 2h 34min | Drama, Thriller | 13 April 2001 (USA) Amores Perros Poster A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love. Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu (as Alejandro González Iñárritu) Writer: Guillermo ...
Two Lovers and a Bear
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBI love the novels of Jack London where there's sure to be snow, whiskey, white fanged husky dogs and other Alaskan treasures. Nature "bites" in this film where we have a couple trying to fight back their demons in this harsh place. Is it a romance? Well, lets examine that too. Enter Hemingway, Melville, London … you will like what’s being served at this table. We’ve heard of nature being our indifferent enemy but what to do when that enemy is our own nature. We have not yet begun that proces...
Horns
November 26, 2019 16:52 - 18.9 MBHorns is a drama/horror film from 2014. I love it, despite the lackluster ratings. Join me as a ruminate on this awesome horror film that I have loved for years.
(Podcast) Thanksgiving week off! Horror Talk
November 26, 2019 02:13 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBListen at --> The Riley On Film Podcast Nightingale, Countdown, Rattlesnake, Trespassers! Published first at the Riley on Film Podcast: http://bit.ly/2DcYwwv
Terminator: Dark Fate, 2019 – ★★★★½
November 11, 2019 21:21 - 6 minutes - 2.62 MBI came to the Terminator party late. In fact it was only after I saw this particular film that I decided the whole franchise was worth a look. Isn't that what good sequels should do? For me, the graphics were the most amazing thing. It can't be denied they spared no expense and went way out and beyond what even the groundbreaking T2 did with the mercury like effect. Here, they use all the modern toys to make this feel like you are actually there, among the robots and even yourself threatened...
Across the Hall, 2009 – ★★★★★
November 05, 2019 19:29 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBI am so glad I discovered "Across the Hall" on my watchlist to watch today. As a reviewer of film I usually have many films there but I don't always know which to watch first. I went with this because it was accessible on tubi for free w/ads, it said it was horror, which it is not, my favorite genre, and last but not least, it stars the sexy bombshell Brittany Murphy. It was better than I expected. I love it when a movie uses simplicity to its advantage and offers an experience that belies it...
Hard Candy, A Dark Song and 4 More – Film Roundup 10-31-2019
October 31, 2019 02:29 - 25 minutes - 11.2 MBHard Candy, A Dark Song, 100 Feet, Inherit the Wind, and Thanks for Sharing. Join me as I talk about these 6 amazing films. You are welcome to leave comments. 1. Hard Candy (2005) R | 104 min | Drama, Thriller 7.1 10 58 Metascore A teenage girl raids a man's home in order to expose him under suspicion that he is a pedophile. Director: David Slade | Stars: Patrick Wilson, Ellen Page, Sandra Oh, Odessa Rae Votes: 148,428 | Gross: $1.01MWatch NowFrom $3.99 on Prime Video 2. 100 Feet (2008...
Alien & Intruders: Rewatchable Horror 1
October 25, 2019 00:19 - 20 minutes - 8.79 MBWhen it comes to rewatchable, these two are at the top of the list. Hear me talk about why I started my series on Rewatchable Horror movies with these two. Note that "Intruders" was first called "Shut In."
3 Horrors: Isolation, In the Tall Grass, & Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
October 19, 2019 05:37 - 10 minutes - 4.2 MBI talk about three horror movies in this episode. Isolation is the one I liked the best. You'll have to see if you agree with me on all three. I liked what they did with practical effects and a small budget. Long Live indy horror like "Isolation."
Movies From My New House
October 15, 2019 06:50 - 21 minutes - 8.66 MBSome existential, rambling thoughts from me then previews of This is Spinal Tap, Fighting With My Family, The Cabin in the Woods, & The Hamiltons. Spinal Tap got a 7.9/11 on IMDB ;)