Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast
264 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsA bi-weekly look at the monster movies, TV shows, cult films, and horror stuff that keeps YOU up at night! In the days before syndicated stations and 24 hour programming, television stations often showed old monster movies hosted by local on-air talent. It is in this spirit that “Test Pattern” is made – a little bit spooky, a little bit silly, but always informative! Jacob and Tab have a new topic each week, with a focus on the macabre offerings shown on television starting in the mid 1950s, favorite creature features, and B-movies (with occasional forays into the outer realms of horror).
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Episodes
Halloween Special 2022
October 31, 2022 14:18 - 1 hour - 244 MBAs we hang up our horror host costumes, we can’t help but pass out that sweet sweet Test Pattern Halloween Candy. It’s time for one final Halloween Hoorah!
Episode 201: Dead is Better - Pet Sematary
October 31, 2022 00:32 - 3 hours - 214 MBWe contemplate life and death and come to the realization that sometimes… dead is better. We read Stephen King’s darkest novel, Pet Sematary and watched the 1989 adaptation! Sources: On Writing by Stephen King Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary, documentary
Episode 200: Meet Me at the Waterfront - Sleepaway Camp
October 27, 2022 16:05 - 3 hours - 217 MBWe come full circle, as we revisit our first movie together ... Sleepaway Camp! Stay tuned after the episode for a bonus conversation with Jacob and James about their OG bad movie nights! Sources: Sleepaway Camp (1983) "Robert Hiltzik Talks the Making of Slasher Classic Sleepaway Camp" by Don Kaye, Den of Geek Actor commentary with Felissa Rose and Jonathan Tierston Director/Actor commentary with Robert Hiltzik and Felissa Rose
Episode 199: No Exit - Jacob's Ladder (1990) & Silent Hill (with Brian Ivanhoe!)!)
October 21, 2022 18:22 - 4 hours - 257 MBWe're joined by Brian Ivanhoe to explore the boundaries of reality with Jacob's Ladder and Silent Hill! Sources: Jacob's Ladder (1990) "Hell Can Wait: Art, Trauma, and Other Demons" by Rich Johnson, Fangoria "Up Jacob's Ladder and into the Hell of a Veteran's Psyche" by Tim Golden, The New York Times "Understanding Jacob's Ladder" by Pinchas Leiser, My Jewish Learning "What is the Story of Jacob's Ladder" by Joel Ryan, Christianity.com "Jacob's Ladder", Abrahamic Study Hall D...
Episode 198: No More Room In Hell Part 3 - Day of the Dead (1985)
October 13, 2022 12:25 - 2 hours - 337 MBThe Dead have waited ... for our final installment of the Romero Dead Trilogy! We wrap things up with Day of the Dead! Day of the Dead (1986) Sources: Director/Crew/Actress commentary with George Romero, Tom Savini, Cletus Anderson, and Lori Cardille The World's End: The Making of Day of the Dead (documentary) Night of the Living Dead: Behind the Scenes of the Most Terrifying Zombie Movie Ever by Joe Kane
Episode 197: No More Room in Hell Part 2 - Dawn of the Dead (1978)
October 10, 2022 12:23 - 2 hours - 316 MBFirst . . . there was the Night. Now, see if you can live through the Dawn! We continue our coverage of George Romero's Dead Trilogy with the original Dawn of the Dead! Dawn of the Dead (1978) Sources: The Dead Will Walk (Making of documentary) Director/SFX commentary with George Romero, Tom Savini, and Chris Romero Night of the Living Dead: Behind the Scenes of the Most Terrifying Zombie Movie Ever by Joe Kane
Episode 196: No More Room in Hell Part 1 - Night of the Living Dead (1968)
October 06, 2022 12:32 - 2 hours - 279 MBThey're coming to get you ... we kick off October (and our coverage of the Romero Dead Trilogy) with the classic that started it all - Night of the Living Dead! Night of the Living Dead (1968) Sources: Director/actor/producer commentary with George Romero, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, and John Ruso Actor/producer commentary with Russell Streiner, Vincent Survinski, Judith O'Dea, Bill Hinzman, Kyra Schon, and Keith Wayne Night of the Living Dead: Behind the Scenes of the Most Terr...
Episode 195: Dino DNA - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton & Jurassic Park (1993) (with Kris!)
September 08, 2022 21:55 - 3 hours - 187 MBWe welcome you to ... Jurassic Park! We're joined by Tab's husband, Kris, to talk about his favorite movie and the Michael Crichton novel from which it was adapted! Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Sources: "Michael Crichton on the Jurassic Park Phenomenon", featurette "Return to Jurassic Park: Dawn of a New Era", featurette Jurassic Park (1993) "The Movies That Made Us: Jurassic Park", Netflix Where to find Kris Online: @OffbrandKris
Episode 194: There Can Be Only One - Highlander & Macbeth (2015) (with JX Dill!)
August 25, 2022 13:41 - 3 hours - 210 MBDon't lose your head! We're joined by JX Dill to explore the Scottish Highlands with Highlander and Justin Kurzel's adaptation of Macbeth! Sources: Highlander (1986) "There Can Only Be One: Why Highlander Will Live Forever" by Ed Power, The Telegraph "15 Immortal Facts About Highlander" by Jake Rossen, Mental Floss Macbeth (2015) "Michael Fassbender and the Robes of Royalty" by Rachel Lee Harris, The New York Times "Macbeth in Historical Context", Columbia College
Episode 191: Tales of Terror Vol. 10 - Kwaidan (1965) (with James B.!)
August 20, 2022 17:30 - 3 hours - 198 MBWe're joined for the final time (at least officially) by James to talk about the gorgeous and ghostly Japanese anthology film, Kwaidan! Sources: Film historian commentary with Stephen Prince, author of A Dream of Resistance: The Cinema of Kobayashi Masaki "Kwaidan: No Way Out" by Geoffrey O'Brien, Criterion "Why Japan Keeps Apologizing for World War II", NowThis World "Guillermo Del Toro talking about Kwaidan and Lafcadio Hearn", Criterion "Ernest Dickerson on Kwaidan", Trailers...
Episode 193: The Green River Killer
August 11, 2022 13:41 - 4 hours - 256 MBThe clock strikes Soul's Midnight once again as we explore the case of the Green River Killer. This is a very disturbing, lengthy case that involves sexual assault, rape, murder, and necrophilia. We want to be very clear about that so that people who might experience distress from listening to discussions about those topics can stop the episode here. We want to encourage everyone to put their mental health and well-being first - if you are concerned about the topics that may be covered i...
Episode 192: The Funeral is About to Begin - Phantasm thru Phantasm IV: Oblivion
July 28, 2022 12:13 - 3 hours - 477 MBWe're going to snag that tall dude! We go in depth on the original Phantasm and talk about the franchise up through Phantasm IV! Sources: "Cult Films Spell Success for Movie-Maker" by Steve Porath, The Evening News "Rewind: The Making of Phantasm" by Dominic Barlow, FilmInk Director and cast commentary with Don Coscarelli, A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, and Angus Scrimm
Episode 190: Hell is a Teenage Girl - Ginger Snaps & Excision
June 24, 2022 12:36 - 2 hours - 138 MBWe're joined by Micah to talk about femme transformation horror in Ginger Snaps and Excision! Resources for Crisis Help USA: National Suicide Prevention Line - 1-800-273-8255 Self Harm Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 Trevor Project Crisis Line: Text START to 678-678 Call 1-866-488-7386 Start a Chat International Click this link to see a list of hotlines around the world Sources: Ginger Snaps (2000) "Ginger Snaps Press Kit" Writer commentary with Karen Walton...
Episode 189: Left of the Dial - Rock 'n' Roll High School & Pump Up the Volume
June 09, 2022 17:06 - 2 hours - 289 MBIn honor of Tab's birthday, we're ready to rock out and talk hard with a couple of her favorite non-horror films. We watched Rock 'n' Roll High School and Pump Up the Volume! Sources: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) "Rock 'n' Roll High at 40: How the Ramones and a Rebellious Female Lead Invaded Theaters" by Raj Tawney, Variety Pump Up the Volume (1990) "Talk Hard: The Making of the Teen-Angst Classic Pump Up the Volume" by Eric Ducker, The Ringer
Episode 188: The Boy Who Cried Jason - Friday the 13th The Final Chapter & Jason Lives
May 26, 2022 12:55 - 3 hours - 165 MBWe're making Crystal Lake memories! Hey, Jason! We watched Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter and Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives! Source: Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, documentary
Episode 187: I'm Into Survival - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) & A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
May 12, 2022 14:30 - 2 hours - 137 MBAfter this, we'll never sleep again! We followed Nancy's story in A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors! Source: Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (documentary)
Episode 186: One by One - The Evil Dead Trilogy
April 28, 2022 14:19 - 4 hours - 229 MBIn this episode, JOIN US …as we bask in the glow of Hollywood’s most impressive chin with Bruce Campbell and the Evil Dead Trilogy - The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn, and Army of Darkness! Sources: The Evil Dead (1981) Commentary with Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, and Bruce Campbell Commentary with Bruce Campbell The Evil Dead: The Untold Saga (documentary) Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (1987) Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Scott Speigel, and Greg Nicotero Swallowe...
Episode 185: Movies For Jacobs Who Like Movies - First Blood & The Warriors
April 14, 2022 13:56 - 2 hours - 159 MBIn celebration of Jacob's birthday, we take a detour from the horror highway with a couple of his favorite non-horror films - First Blood and The Warriors! Sources: First Blood (1982) Commentary w/Sylvester Stallone Commentary w/novel author David Morrell The Warriors (1979) The Warriors Movie Site, warriorsmovie.co.uk "The Warriors at 40: the enduring appeal of a New York classic" by Charles Bramesco, The Guardian "Remember the Warriors: Behind the Chaotic, Drug-Fueled, and ...
Episode 184: Mirror Image - The Broken (2008) & Us
March 24, 2022 14:34 - 2 hours - 141 MBWe take a long look in the mirror with The Broken (2008) and Jordan Peele's Us! Sources: Us (2019) "The All-American Nightmares of Jordan Peele" by Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone "Jordan Peele on Us: 'This is a very different movie from Get Out'" by Steve Rose, The Guardian "Jordan Peele Explains the Significance of the Michael Jackson Imagery in Us" by Rachel Thompson, Mashable Clips: "Director: Jordan Peele about hidden meanings in Us film", MarvelousTV "Us | Jordan Peele Gives...
Episode 183: March Madness - The Crazies (1973) & The Signal (2007)
March 10, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe lose our minds with George A Romero's The Crazies and The Signal (2007)! Sources: The Crazies (1973) "Special Article: Year of The Crazies: 1973", Bloody Disgusting "Insider Info (The Crazies) - Behind the Scenes" by Jeff Stafford, TCM "In the Know (The Crazies) - Trivia" by Jeff Stafford, TCM The Signal (2007) "The Signal: A Gory Forecast for Pop Culture" by Eric Bomba-Ire, CinemATL
Episode 182: Hell Hath No Fury - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II & Hellbound: Hellraiser II
February 24, 2022 14:38 - 2 hours - 156 MBIn this episode, curated by Micah, we're celebrating badass female villains with Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II and Hellbound: Hellraiser II! Sources: Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) "High School Retrospective: A Look Back at Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II" by Phil Castor, Blumhouse "Interview: Director Bruce Pittman on Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987), TV Store Online Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) Commentary with Tony Randel, Ashley Laurence, and Peter Atkins
Episode 180: Your Friend Til The End - Child's Play (1988) & Child's Play 2
February 17, 2022 14:10 - 2 hours - 160 MBWe just wanna play because we're your friends 'til the end! We watched the original Child's Play and Child's Play 2! Sources: Child's Play (1988) Commentary with Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, and Kevin Yaegher Commentary with David Kirschner and Don Mancini "Your Friend 'Til the End: An Oral History of Child's Play" by Jake Rossen, Mental Floss Child's Play 2 (1990) "Six Things You Didn't Know About the Child's Play Franchise" by Lindsay Case, AMC
Episode 181: Let the Women Do the Work - The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) & Jennifer's Body
February 10, 2022 16:35 - 2 hours - 136 MBIn honor of Women in Horror Month, we watched two movies that were written and directed by women and feature female main characters that subvert the tropes used in the genre - The Slumber Party Massacre and Jennifer's Body! Sources: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) Commentary with Amy Holden Jones, Debra Deliso, and Michael Villella Jennifer's Body (2009) Commentary with Karyn Kusama and Diablo Cody "How Jennifer's Body went from a flop in 2009 to a feminist cult classic tod...
Episode 180: Your Friend Til the End - Child's Play (1988) & Child's Play 2
January 27, 2022 13:12We just wanna play because we're your friends 'til the end! We watched the original Child's Play and Child's Play 2! Sources: Child's Play (1988) Commentary with Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, and Kevin Yaegher Commentary with David Kirschner and Don Mancini "Your Friend 'Til the End: An Oral History of Child's Play" by Jake Rossen, Mental Floss Child's Play 2 (1990) "Six Things You Didn't Know About the Child's Play Franchise" by Lindsay Case, AMC
Episode 179: Mama, I Can Move Things - Carrie (1976) & Chronicle
January 13, 2022 14:39 - 2 hours - 153 MBWe're testing our powers with Brian De Palma's Carrie and Chronicle! Sources: Carrie (1976) On Writing by Stephen King, pgs. 72-87 "10 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Making of Carrie (1976)" by Jake Dee, ScreenRant "Carrie Turns 40: Secrets Behind the Iconic Horror Film" by Nicole Pelletiere, ABC News Chronicle (2012) "Eight Women Accuse Hollywood Filmmaker Max Landis of Emotional and Sexual Abuse: 'We're Not People to Him'" by Amy Zimmerman, The Daily Beast "Josh Trank ...
Episode 178: State of the Podcast 2021
January 06, 2022 15:24 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBWe're looking back at the fifth year of the podcast and looking ahead to what's next for Test Pattern! Episode Image by Truck Torrance
Episode 177: Bright Light! Bright Light! - Gremlins
December 23, 2021 14:28 - 2 hours - 113 MBMerry Christmas! We're discussing the dark holiday novel Gremlins and its more lighthearted film adaptation! ;) Gremlins by George Gipe (1984) "Gremlins Week: The 10 Maddest Excerpts From the Novelisation" by Nick De Semleyn, Empire "George Gipe is Dead at 53; A Film and Television Writer", The New York Times Gremlins (1984) Production commentary with Joe Dante, Michael Finnell, and Chris Walas Director/Cast commentary with Joe Dante, Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Dick Miller,...
Episode 176: Better Not Pout - The Children (2008) & Better Watch Out
December 09, 2021 13:18 - 2 hours - 138 MBWe know some kids who are definitely getting coal in their stockings! We watched The Children (2008) and Better Watch Out! Sources: The Children (2008) "Tom Shankland Talks the Children" by Heather Wixson, Dread Central Better Watch Out (2016) "Fantasia 2017 Interview: Director Chris Peckover Talks Better Watch Out" by Michele Galgana, Screen Anarchy
Episode 175: Nick or Treat!
October 28, 2021 12:58 - 2 hours - 115 MBHey there, Halloweenies! It's time to gather round the big orange couch and tell five tales of frights - all from 90s Nickelodeon shows! "The Ghost Story" from "Salute Your Shorts" (1991) "Haunted House" from "Ren & Stimpy" (1992) "The Tale of the Twisted Claw" from "Are You Afraid of the Dark" (1992) "Halloweenie" from "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" (1994) "Sugar Frosted Frights" from "Rocko's Modern Life" (1995)
Episode 174: Carnivorous Lunar Activities - An American Werewolf in London & The Howling
October 21, 2021 17:11 - 3 hours - 192 MBWe're so excited we're howling at the moon because we watched An American Werewolf in London and The Howling! Sources: An American Werewolf in London (1981) Beware the Moon, documentary "I Walked with a Werewolf", featurette "Making An American Werewolf in London", featurette "An Interview with John Landis", featurette "Makeup Artist Rick Baker on An American Werewolf in London", featurette The Howling (1981) "Unleashing the Beast: The Making of The Howling", documentary
Episode 173: All Safe and Dead - The Haunting of Julia & The Others
October 14, 2021 17:20 - 3 hours - 181 MBIn our latest episode, we're sensing the ghostly presence of a child. We watched The Haunting of Julia and The Others! Sources: The Haunting of Julia (1977) "An Interview with Colin Towns" by Kier-La Janisse, Spectacular Optical Strong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast - Episode 123: The Haunting of Julia (with Sam Zimmerman) The Others (2001) "The Others at 20: The Haunted House Movie that Reinvigorated the Genre" by Scott Tobias, The Guardian "A Look Inside The Others", ...
Episode 172: The Monster Mash - The Monster Squad & Little Monsters
October 07, 2021 14:03 - 3 hours - 172 MBIt's spooky season and we're ringing in October with a couple of monster mashes! We watched The Monster Squad and Little Monsters! Sources: The Monster Squad (1987) "30 Things We Learned From The Monster Squad Commentary" by Kate Erbland, Film School Rejects Writer/Director and cast commentary with Fred Dekker, Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert, and Ashley Bank Writer/Director and director of photography commentary with Fred Dekker and Bradford May "Monster Squad Forever!", featurette ...
Episode 171: The Stanford Prison Experiment
September 16, 2021 14:16 - 3 hours - 174 MBWe look at the 1971 controversial psychological "experiment" and discuss the 2015 movie based on the real events, The Stanford Prison Experiment! Sources: The Real Deal "The Story: An Overview of the Experiment", The Stanford Prison Experiment Official Page Dr. Zimbardo's Slideshow Narration for the 40th Anniversary Presentation, stanford.edu Consent Form, The Stanford Prison Experiment Official Page Study Overview (given to participants), The Stanford Prison Experiment Official...
Episode 170: The Heckin' Best - The Pit & PG: Psycho Goreman
September 02, 2021 16:40 - 2 hours - 157 MBHaters can frig off, because we're visiting the deep hole in the woods where we're keeping our monster friends! We watched The Pit & PG: Psycho Goreman! Sources: The Pit (1981) Film historian commentary with Paul Corupe and Jason Pichonsky "Interview with Jeannie Elias", BluRay featurette "Interview with Sam Snyders", BluRay featurette "Interview with Ian A. Stuart", BluRay featurette PG: Psycho Goreman (2020) Writer/Director commentary with Steven Kostanski "One-on-On...
Episode 169: The Mother of Sighs - Suspiria (1977 & 2018)
August 19, 2021 14:03 - 3 hours - 180 MBWe're hexed by the Mother of Sighs as we explore Dario Argento's original Suspiria and the 2018 remake starring Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson! Sources: Suspiria (1977) Film historian commentary with David Del Valle and Tory Howorth "Do You Know Anything About Witches?" BluRay featurette "Suzy in Nazi Germany", BluRay featurette "Suspiria - A Sigh From the Depths: 40 Years of Suspiria", BluRay Featurette Broken Mirrors/Broken Minds: The Dark Dreams of Dario Argento by Maitlan...
Episode 168: The Horrors of Oz - The Wizard of Oz & Return to Oz
August 05, 2021 17:58 - 3 hours - 167 MBWe're off to see the wizard ... and to explore the horrors of Oz with the original MGM classic The Wizard of Oz and the Disney-produced sequel Return to Oz! Sources: The Wizard of Oz (1939) "Judy Garland was Put on a Strict Diet and Encouraged to Take 'Pep Pills' While Filming The Wizard of Oz" by Colin Bertram, Biography.com "The Tin Man's Toxic Metal Makeup" by Anne Marie Melmenstine, Ph.D., ThoughtCo Film Historian Commentary with Johnathan Fricke Return to Oz (1985) "A ...
Episode 167: Based on a True Story - The Conjuring (2013) & The Warrens
July 22, 2021 19:05 - 3 hours - 207 MBWe take a look at the original Conjuring film and talk about the real life Warrens! Sources: "What's in a Title? The Conjuring Producer and New Line in Dispute Over TV Rights" by Nellie Andreeva, Deadline "Screenwriters Chad and Carey Hayes Talk The Conjuring, Finding the Film's Point of View, Real Life Paranormal Incidents and the Appeal of Horror" by Dave Trumbore The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle "The True Story of Connecticut...
Episode 166: Tales of Horror Vol 9 - Waxwork (1988) (with James!)
July 08, 2021 15:33 - 3 hours - 181 MBGather round Monster Kids, we're joined again by James to revisit the world of horror anthologies with the 80s cult classic, Waxwork! Sources: Director/Star Commentary with Anthony Hickox and Zach Galligan "The Waxwork Chronicles", featurettes "Making of Waxwork", featurette Find James Online! @CalamityJames4 on Twitter
Episode 165: The Golden State Killer - Part Two
June 24, 2021 14:19 - 3 hours - 173 MBThis is an extremely disturbing, lengthy case that involves home invasion, stalking, sexual assault, rape, and murder. We want to be very clear about that so that people who might experience distress from listening to discussions about those topics can stop the episode here. We want to encourage everyone to put their mental health and well-being first - if you are concerned about the topics that may be covered in this episode, please join us next week. The clock strikes Soul's Midnight o...
Episode 165: The Golden State Killer - Part One
June 24, 2021 14:15 - 2 hours - 147 MBThis is an extremely disturbing, lengthy case that involves home invasion, stalking, sexual assault, rape, and murder. We want to be very clear about that so that people who might experience distress from listening to discussions about those topics can stop the episode here. We want to encourage everyone to put their mental health and well-being first - if you are concerned about the topics that may be covered in this episode, please join us next week. The clock strikes Soul's Midnight o...
Episode 164: Delightfully Wicked - The Masque of the Red Death & The Abominable Dr. Phibes
June 10, 2021 16:42 - 2 hours - 149 MBWe honor one of the horror greats by looking at two of his most colorful films. Join us as we party with Vincent Price in The Masque of the Red Death and The Abominable Dr. Phibes! Sources: Vincent Price Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography by Victoria Price "Vincent Price: 'Master of Horror' on film, but great day off screen" by Kelley Vlahos, WTOP News "Remembering Vincent Price: A Conversation with His Daughter Victoria Price", Halloween Every Night "Vincent Price's Daughter...
Episode 163: Abandon All Hope - Children of Men & The Rover (2014) (with James D.!)
May 27, 2021 01:39 - 3 hours - 216 MBAbandon most of your hope, all ye who enter here. James D. takes us to two dystopian near futures with Children of Men and The Rover (2014)! Sources: Children of Men (2006) "The Vulture Transcript: Alfonso Cuaron on Children of Men" by Abraham Riesman, Vulture "Children of Men: 8 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Alfonso Cuaron's Movie" by Michael Balderston, CinemaBlend "Adam Ruins Everything - How the Fine Art Market is a Scam", TruTV The Rover (2014) "Robert Pattinson, Guy ...
Episode 162: You're So Cool, Brewster - Fright Night (1985 & 2011)
May 13, 2021 13:02 - 2 hours - 135 MBWe welcome you to Fright Night ... for real ... with the 1985 original classic and the 2011 remake! Sources Fright Night (1985) Actor/Director Commentary - Chris Sarandon, Jonathan Stark, and Tom Holland Actor/Director/SFX Commentary - William Ragsdale, Stephen Geoffreys, Tom Holland, and Randy Cook You're So Cool, Brewster, documentary "What is Fright Night?", BluRay featurette "Tom Holland: Writing Horror", BluRay featurette "Roddy McDowall: From Apes to Bats", BluRay featu...
Episode 161: The Moon Grows Fat - Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King & Silver Bullet
April 22, 2021 14:01 - 3 hours - 198 MBWe’re howling at the moon with Stephen King’s Cycle of the Werewolf and the 1985 film adaptation, Silver Bullet. Sources: Cycle of the Werewolf (pub. 1983) by Stephen King The Losers' Club Podcast - Cycle of the Werewolf Silver Bullet (1985) Director commentary with Daniel Attias Producer commentary with Martha De Laurentiis Interview with Daniel Loewenthal, BluRay featurette Interview with Everett McGill, BluRay featurette Interview with Kent Broadhurst, BluRay featur...
Episode 160: Ferocious Flora - Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and Swamp Thing
April 08, 2021 13:23 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn the first of two episodes curated by Jacob for his birthday month, we investigate the growing tomato menace with Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and dream alone with the sensitive monster that is Swamp Thing! Sources: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: An Oral History of the 1978 Film" by Sam Dean, Bon Appetit Swamp Thing (1982) "23 Things We Learned From Wes Craven's Swamp Thing Commentary" by Rob Hunter, Film School Rejects
Episode 159: For Glory - The 13th Warrior & Beowulf
March 25, 2021 14:05 - 3 hours - 168 MBWe yell our own names as a fierce battle cry as we seek glorious death with The 13th Warrior and Beowulf! Sources: The 13th Warrior (1999) "Why The 13th Warrior Didn't Work" by Tom Reimann, Collider "What is a Mary Sue ... And What Exactly is Wrong with Them?", Jessie Gender "Phone Call Lands Hollywood Director in Prison", CNN Beowulf (2007) "Beowulf (2007 film)", Wikipedia - sourced from various books, magazines, and academic journals
Episode 158: Gallery of Lost Souls - HG Wells, Island of Lost Souls, & The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
March 11, 2021 15:37 - 3 hours - 184 MB** This episode was recorded and released prior to Scarlett Amaris telling her story of abuse at the hands of her partner, Richard Stanley. We do briefly discuss Stanley's work on the early production of the film and his return to set. We believe and support Ms. Amaris and will not cover Stanley's work moving forward. In addition, we have donated $200 to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in honor of Ms. Amaris to ensure that Patreon funds received during the time of record...
Episode 157: Online Horror IRL - Strangeland & Hard Candy (with Brandon!)
February 25, 2021 07:06 - 3 hours - 201 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Brandon to talk about online horrors brought IRL with Dee Snider's Strangeland and Hard Candy! Sources: Strangeland (1998) Writer/actor commentary with Dee Snider "Strange Stories From Behind the Scenes of Dee Snider's Strangeland" by Jacob Shelton, Ranker "Why Dee Snider's Strangeland Sequel Never Got Made" by Michael Kennedy, ScreenRant We are Twisted Fucking Sister!, documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, documentary "Rated R for the Na...
Episode 156: Bleeding Hearts - The Prowler & My Bloody Valentine (1981)
February 12, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBWe cut right to the heart of slashers with My Bloody Valentine and The Prowler! Sources: "Slasher Movies: The Complete History", Evolution of Horror The Prowler (1981) "Retrospective: The Prowler (1981 - 35 Years Later" by Dave J. Wilson, Dread Central "Brutal Slasher The Prowler is a Showcase of Tom Savini's Best Work" by Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film, documentary Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini, documentary...
Episode 155: The Dregs - Cape Fear (1962 & 1991)
January 28, 2021 14:18 - 3 hours - 180 MBIn this episode, we live in fear of Max Cady as we explore the original Cape Fear and the 1991 Martin Scorsese remake starring Robert De Niro! Sources: Cape Fear (1962) "Cape Fear" by Jim Stafford, TCM "He's Out Now: Cape Fear (1962)" by Larry Wallace, Medium Cape Fear (1991) "Martin Scorsese Ventures Back to Cape Fear" by Janet Maslin, The New York Times "The Making of Cape Fear", featurette "Everything You Need to Know About the Bechdel Test", No Film School