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Jeremy, Shawn, Steven, and Meatball Punch attempt to discuss their favorite movies, games, and music.

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    Prom Night IV: Deliver Us From Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 85:15


    Critters 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 87:13


    We have absolutely 0 experience with the Critters franchise, but that's not going to stop us from discussing the Easter film, Critters 2!

    Opus (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 74:05


    This week we're discussing a film that REALLY wants to be Midsommar, A24's Opus!

    Devil's Pass (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 83:36


    We're back to discuss the 2013 found footage film based off the Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959, Devil's Pass!

    Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 79:37


    We're following up last week's episode by discussing the sequel, Maniac Cop 2!

    Maniac Cop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 74:40


    This week we're back to discuss the somewhat St. Patrick's Day film, Maniac Cop!

    Return to Oz (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 82:28


    This week we're discussing the feverdream that is Return to Oz!

    The Monkey (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 80:02


    We're back to discuss the newest Stephen King adaptation by Osgood Perkins, The Monkey!

    Fade To Black (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 93:50


    It's Taxi Driver and Joker for movie nerds! This week we're discussing the 1980 film Fade to Black.

    Heart Eyes (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 77:16


    We're back to discuss the new rom-com/slasher film, Heart Eyes!

    Companion (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 78:36


    We're back to discuss the newly released Companion, as well as the newest casting news for Scream VII!

    The Thing (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 80:08


    We're not going to spend all winter tied to this fucking couch because this week we're discussing John Carpenter's masterpiece, The Thing!

    The Thing (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 89:18


    Join us as we discuss the 2011 studio hack job, The Thing!

    Shadow of the Vampire (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 84:52


    This week we're discussing the fictional making of Nosferatu, Shadow of the Vampire!

    Prometheus (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 99:23


    We're back to discuss the controversial prequel to the Alien franchise, Prometheus!

    Top Movies of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 91:03


    We're back to discuss our top 10 films of 2024!

    Y2K (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 90:16


    We're back to discuss the A24 nostalgia fest, Y2K!

    Terrifier 3 (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 89:52


    You hear footsteps, that's not santa. It's a jolly clown named Art! This week we're discussing the new holiday horror classic, Terrifier 3!

    Joker: Folie a Deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 109:21


    We've returned from hiatus to discuss the controversial film, Joker: Folie a Deux!

    A Ghost Story (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 73:41


    We're back to discuss a ghost standing around watching the world pass by in A24's A Ghost Story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 107:49


    "Give me Busta Rhymes karate kicking Michael Myers any day over whatever is going on here." We're back to discuss the time the Halloween franchise tried to explain the origin of Michael Myers by having him controlled by a cult and an ancient curse. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 90:10


    October continues and this week we're in Springwood where we're discussing A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!

    Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 87:37


    Despite it's title it's not really a prequel, but this week we're discussing the origins of the Hell House franchise! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    The Exorcist III (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 100:00


    We're continuing the month of October by discussing one of the greatest horror sequels of all time, The Exorcist III!

    Late Night with the Devil (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 92:29


    We're back discussing the 2024 horror film, Late Night with the Devil!

    The Fog (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 73:56


    We're back to discuss the John Carpenter slow burn film that never really gets going, The Fog! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    I Saw The TV Glow (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 91:17


    We're back to discuss the new A24 depressing nostalgia trip, I Saw The TV Glow! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    Friday the 13th (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 91:21


    We're celebrating yet another Friday the 13th by discussing the remake of Friday the 13th! This week we're trying not to get sent home by Angela as we discuss Sleepaway Camp II! How is Angela free after the first film? Why is she allowed to kick every counselor out of the camp? And should this camp be investigated for other criminal activities? We discuss all that and more this week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 93:46


    What happens when you have 2 weeks to cast and prep to direct a straight to DVD sequel? I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer! Why is a character who is hardly in the movie on the poster? Why is the murder weapon from the first movie on Ebay? Where the hell does the twist at the end come from and how much does it change the lore of the franchise?

    Alien Romulus (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 92:23


    We're back to discuss the newly released Alien Romulus! Why did they pull from EVERY Alien film in this? Is that returning character really necessary? Is the acid blood sequence the coolest thing ever? And is returning to the basics a better decision than what Alien Covenant was doing? We discuss all that and more in this episode!

    Trap (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 85:51


    The gang is back to discuss the latest M. Night Shyamalan effort, Trap! Does suspension of belief ruin movies? How do we feel about the Josh Hartnett resurgence? Is this secretly a movie for M Night to showcase his daughter's music? And does the third act actually go over the top?

    Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 91:36


    This week we're trying not to get sent home by Angela as we discuss Sleepaway Camp II! How is Angela free after the first film? Why is she allowed to kick every counselor out of the camp? And should this camp be investigated for other criminal activities? We discuss all that and more this week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 101:28


    We're finishing up our journey through Middle Earth this week as we discuss The Return of the King!

    Longlegs (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 100:04


    The gang is back to discuss the most talked about and hyped horror film of the year, Longlegs! Does Longlegs live up to the hype? Why does Lee Harker solve a lot off the case off screen? What is Longlegs bickering about? We discuss all that and more this episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    Maxxxine (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 80:19


    We're back to discuss the finale of the X trilogy, Maxxxine! Is this a fitting conclusion? Where does this rank compared to other trilogies? Why is Halsey in this movie? What does this movie have in common with other 80's films like Body Double? And how great is that 80's aesthetic? We discuss all that and more in this episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    Hot Summer Nights (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 85:57


    We're back to discuss the A24 crime film, Hot Summer Nights! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: ⁠Europaweite Aussichten

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 100:55


    We're back in Middle Earth to discuss 2002's The Two Towers! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/ Theme music created by: Europaweite Aussichten

    Overlord (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 81:02


    The gang is back to discuss the 2018 film Overlord! Why did people think this was a Cloverfield movie? Why isn't it a Cloverfield movie? Why does this turn into a super hero movie at the end? Where are the stakes? What exactly are the American soldiers doing? So many questions, so little answers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 105:55


    For the first time, Santa Mira travels to Middle Earth as we discuss the 2001 masterclass in world building, The Fellowship of the Ring. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/

    The Crazies (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 101:16


    "This week, Little Caesar's crazy bread is just regular bread to us." How does the remake of The Crazies compare to the original? How many times can these people possibly be saved at the last minute? Why is the town so invested in the love life of high schoolers? Is the mayor the real villain of the movie? And we (jokingly) try to tie this into the Cloverfield franchise. https://www.instagram.com/santamiraafterdark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santamiraadpod?lang=en Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelliott_?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_meetmeinspace?s=21&t=I93v4QEpfn-jVW-xYS9smQ Jeremy's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jerahmee/ Steven's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/meetmeinspace/

    The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 84:14


    We're back to discuss Chapter 1 of the new trilogy of The Strangers! Why is this movie afraid to try anything new? Are The Strangers a throuple? Why didn't Maya and Ryan stay under the house until the strangers left? Since when is the sack head called “The Scarecrow”? And why are there not 1, but 2 vegan jokes? We discuss all that and more!

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 83:15


    The squad is back to discuss the newly released Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! How does this universe feel in a post-Caesar world? Was the time jump a good idea? When should we get a remake of the original film? And is Proximus Caesar as good of a villain as Koba? We discuss all that and more this episode!

    #165 - Prom Night III: The Last Kiss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 98:13


    We're back to discuss the ridiculously fun slasher/romantic comedy(?) Prom Night III: The Last Kiss! What's up with the patriotic scenes? What exactly is the timeline of this franchise? What is the father doing with that shot gun? Why is Alex burying bodies on the football field? Where did this 1940's detective come from? And where does Leonard's dance rank amongst the greatest dance scenes of all time?

    #164 - Alien (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 87:20


    We're back to discuss the original 1979 masterpiece, Alien! We had the privilege of seeing Alien in theaters for Alien Day, now listen to us discuss our thoughts on it.

    #163 - See No Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 90:53


    We're back to discuss the 2006 WWE slasher film, See No Evil! How is Kane as a slasher villain? Why would Jacob and his mother go to such lengths to hunt down someone who they can easily find? Why do all the dollar bills in this movie have no eyes? And we also discuss how this was the first movie we ever watched in theaters.

    #162 - Ghostwatch (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 93:47


    We're back with a new episode on the 1992 mockumentary, Ghostwatch! We talk about how this movie gave many people PTSD and how the BBC accidentally tricked millions of people into thinking this movie was real. Plus we talk about how terrifying Pipes is and how this movie compares to 2024's Late Night With The Devil!

    #161 - Imaginary (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 101:30


    We're back to discuss the newest Blumhouse effort, Imaginary! Is this really the worst film ever like some people believe? Why do characters just randomly leave the movie? And why did this movie market the evil bear so much if it's not the main villain? And why aren't people talking about the great performance by Pyper Braun more? We discuss all of this and more.

    #160 - The Iron Claw (2023) + Wrestlemania XL Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 115:14


    The gang is back to discuss one of the most heartbreaking films of 2023, The Iron Claw! And since this is a movie about wrestling, we've decided to discuss our Wrestlemania XL predictions.

    #159 - Leprechaun Returns (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 90:23


    We're back this week to discuss the 2018 legacy sequel, Leprechaun Returns! Where does this stack against other legacy sequels? Why doesn't Google exist at one point and then is mentioned later? Why is this sorority house miles away from civilization? And why is there MCU humor in this? We discuss all that and more in this episode!

    #158 - Alison's Birthday (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 90:23


    We're back with a new episode on one of the best horror films you've never seen, Alison's Birthday! How much of an influence did this have on modern horror? Why don't they use an actual ouija board instead of a make shift one? Is Pete a scream king? And why would someone's 19th birthday be so important?

    #157 - Clue (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 91:51


    We're back to discuss the 1985 murder mystery, Clue! How exactly do you turn a board game into a film? Can any of these people even logically be the killer? Which ending is the best? Plus, we try to dissect the amazing comedic timing and the brilliant jokes.

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