Bloody Blunts Cinema Club

It's Jason's final rodeo...again! The boys are talkin Jason Goes to Hell directed by Adam Marcus. DeVaughn and Garrett debate where this film stands in the Friday the 13th canon, the ambitious concept, and whether it delivers on its title or not. In our professional opinion? This guy is dead as shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

It's time for a good ol' Irish wake as the boys discuss Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare directed by Rachel Talalay. We're talkin the franchise entering the 90s, the baffling structure, and the confusing approach to Freddy's swan song. You could say it is definitely not Prime Time, bitch...New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Jason takes a bite out of the big apple...or maybe a nibble. The boys discuss Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan directed by Rob Hedden. We discuss the aquatic/ship shenanigans, little wet guy Jason, and the mystery of New York's toxic waste. Walking corpses are not real!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

You could say the franchising is sleepwalking with the 4th entry A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master directed by Renny Harlin. The boys discuss the clunky baton hand-off between Kristen & Alice, Harlin's chaotic direction, and Robert Englund's struggles on set. This film is one is a round-house kick after another!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

You know what time it is: Jason vs Diet Carrie! We're talking Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood directed by John Carl Buechler. The boys discuss the supernatural elements, Kane Hodder's first outing in the mask, and this film being a trailblazer for today's grief porn horror. We've got a date with soap on a rope! (whatever that means)New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The boys are here to fight back against Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors directed by Chuck Russell. We're discussing the return of Nancy Thompson, the new dream mechanics, and this film's legacy among the top sequels. Welcome to Prime Time, Bitch!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The franchise has officially gone supernatural and meta in Friday the 13th: Jason Lives directed my Tom McLoughlin. The boys discuss the addition of comedy, its self-awareness, and why this is Garrett's favorite entry. Some folks have a strange form of entertainment, including you for listening to this ridiculous journey of ours!Check out Garrett's interview with Tom McLoughlinNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Freddy's back and he wants inside your body... The boys discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge directed by Jack Shoulder. We discuss Mark Patton's journey, the franchise's new direction, and the film's ever-changing queer legacy. Assume the position!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Time to start fresh as "Jason" returns to Crystal Lake. The boys discuss why the franchise decided to return (money), the set life, and Tommy Jarvis throwing hands. Ya hungry; want some enchiladas, pizza, tacos, or egg rolls?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Time to leave the woods and head back into suburbia, as we finally tackle A Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven. The boys dive into the film's development, Nancy Thompson redefining the Final Girl, and the beginning of Freddy Kreuger's illustrious legacy. One, two, this pod is coming for you...three, four, subscribe for more...New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hit the field discussing Him with full spoilers! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Time for Jason's supposed finale in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, directed by Joseph Zito. The boys discuss the culmination of Jason's legend, the new sub-genres explored, and how this is inevitably not the end of the franchise. Have you seen where I put the damn corkscrew? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode, we shift over to Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street ! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The boys are taking you into a new dimmension of terror discussing Friday the 13th Part III, directed by Steve Miner. We discuss the 3D gimmick, the kills, and the introduction of Jason's iconic hockey mask. Don't eat all your weed!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

It's time to actually meet Jason! The boys discuss Friday the 13th Part 2, directed by Steve Miner. We're talking about how the franchise continued and Jason's first outing as a true slasher. Make sure to cut two holes in your bag mask, not just one!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Time for a slasher showdown, folks! The boys are tackling Freddy & Jason for the whole month, all their movies. First up is Friday the 13th directed by Sean S. Cunngham. We discuss how this film is much different than the rest of the series and its legacy today. Ditch them clothes, it's time to go skinny dipping!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we continue our long journey with Friday the 13th Part 2! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Making sure we stay up to date with our franchises, the boys recap their thoughts on Alien: Earth in full spoiler detail! We're breaking down the characters, themes, creature designs, and what this series means for the franchise universe at large. Run...New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we start a long journey with Friday the 13th! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The boys got another new release review for you as we discuss Him, directed by Justin Tipping. We're strapping our shoulder pads on to tackle deadly ambition, sports as cults, and what exactly went wrong with this film full of interesting ideas. No guts, no glory!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a bonus episode on Alien: Earth in full spoiler-detail! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

DeVaughn is back at his cheat pick shenanigans as the boys discuss Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle. The boys discuss topics such as J.K. Simmons' terrifying performance, editing techniques that feel like a horror film, and the dark side of sacrificing for your artistic legacy. Are we rushing or dragging?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hit the field discussing Him with full spoilers! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

2 weeks removed from discussing her father, the boys are talking Chained directed by Jennifer Lynch. This film was chosen by Arthouse Patron Swolfy, electing to get some fresh thoughts on a small gem. Fitting perfectly into our theme, we discuss an unwilling apprentice to a serial killer and how this scenario challenges the notion of nature vs nurture. Pull up your shitty TV chair and enjoy the episode!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a cheat pick as we revisit Whiplash! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

New month means a new theme! We're kicking things off with another heavy-hitter in The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme. The boys are joined by Becky Darke (Evolution of Horror, The Final Girls) to discuss the complicated relationship between Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the impeccable screenplay, and the film's place in horror history. Do you spook easily?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're checking out Chained as selected by our patrons! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Becky on social media:BlueskyWebsiteHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Closing out our month with a preview of the future: before entering Twin Peaks in December, the boy's discuss Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch. We're talking the evils lurking beneath suburbia, the legacy of Lynch & Kyle MacLachlan, and one of the most beautifully unhinged performances in cinema by Dennis Hopper. Yep, that's a human ear alright!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off a new theme with The Silence of the Lambs! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

This week we're digging deep for a suburban horror hidden gem as we discuss Parents directed by Bob Baliban. Sarah Stubbs (Final Girls Feast Podcast) joins the table to talk the surprisingly sinister themes about child neglect, alternative diets, and how truly terrifying Randy Quaid could be. Eat your meat!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Blue Velvet by the late, great David Lynch! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Sarah on social media:Profiles & WebsiteFinal Girls FeastHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

At 2:17AM, two podcasters ran out of their apartments for a 2-hour recording session...we're talking Weapons, the sophomore effort by Zach Cregger. The boys unravel the suburban paranoia thriller; discussing the film's sprawling structure, the latest iconic movie witch, and the surprising amount of discourse about Cregger. *snaps twig*New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Blue Velvet by the late, great David Lynch! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

There's something sinister brewing in the suburbs...and it's probably subtly racist white person, ahhh! The boys kick off a new month discussing Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. We're getting into DeVaughn's personal experiences with suburban horror, Daniel Kaluuya's brilliant performance, and how Peele basically invented his own sub-genre. Stay woke! And I mean it the real way, not like neckbeard republicans lolNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing the latest from Zach Cregger Weapons! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Hello hello! The Specters are working hard on some big pod projects for the fall, so we needed a lil break. We're giving y'all a taste of the Phantom Zone (our Patreon) with a full episode Watching the Watchlist for freeeee. This our monthly show where Garrett & DeVaughn recap their previous months on Letterboxd: we chat the new releases we saw together, random watches on our own, or longtime rewatches. We kick things off with a spoiler free micro-review of The Ugly Stepsister, as well as our experience of rewatching Sinners in 70mm. After that, the boys discuss first time watches that were assigned by the other person. This episode from a couple months ago has DeVaughn watching Tetsuo: the Iron Man and Garrett checks out Flux Gourmet. Enjoy and considering subscribing to our Patreon today!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're heading to the suburbs for a new theme and kicking things off with Get Out! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

We're celebrating 250 episodes with the sweaty daddy of tech-horror The Terminator directed by James Cameron. The boys discuss the high octane intensity that's balanced with a surprising amount of heart, as well as the star-making performances by Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Come with us if you want to live!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! No new episode next week, but y'all will still get something new to you! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Of course a male AI's first thought is to impregnate a woman! The boys are joined by Patrick Hamilton & Gena Radcliffe (Kill by Kill) to discuss Demon Seed directed by Donald Cammell. We're talkin asshole scientists, screensaver sex, and how unsettlingly relevant the film is 50 years later. Your brain isn't built for mindless labor, so we do it for you!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we celebrate 250 episodes by discussing The Terminator. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Gena on social media:BlueskyHaunt Patrick on social media:BlueskyKill by KillHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

We're back with another pick from one of our "Arthouse Cinema" Tier Patrons (Not So Cool beans) discussing Evil Dead Trap directed by Toshiharu Ikeda. Amber T (Fangoria) is back to lend her Japanese Horror expertise as we discuss all things snuff film exploitation, giallo influences, and some cultural context to try and make sense of this bizarre film. This one is for those who don't sleep!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we check out a pick from our patrons Evil Dead Trap. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Amber on social media:BlueskyInstagramHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Surprise, doing this podcast for 5 years was actually to take over your phones and devices to take over the world! The boys kick off a month of technology-based horror movies discussing Upgrade by Leigh Whannell. We're talking about self-driving cars, loss of autonomy, embracing change, and the looming threat of AI. It's not too late to submit, give us full control!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we check out a pick from our patrons Evil Dead Trap. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Before checking out of the Bates Motel, we must learn how all this madness began! Terry Mesnard (Scarred for Life) is back to disucss Psycho IV: The Beginning directed by Mick Garris. We're talking the psychosexual shenanigans, Perkins health, and rank the 4 films of this franchise. Drop your keys in the box on your way out!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, a new month takes into the terrifying world of technology as we discuss Upgrade. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Terry on social media:BlueskyGayly DreadfulScarred for LifeHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxd

Continuing through the series, the boys are onto Psycho III directed by Anthony Perkins himself. We're talkin how straight this movie feels, the increased sleaziness, and this film's place during the height of the slasher boom. This is definitely a movie that happened!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we pack our bags for our last night at the Bates Motel discussing Psycho IV: The Beginning. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The people never thought they'd go back to Bates Motel after 23 years, yet here we are! The boys continue their celebration of Anthony Perkins talking Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin. We're talking maintaining the original feel with new sub-genres, the evolution of Norman Bates as a character, and this film as the original legacy sequel. Come on in, the toasted cheese sandwiches are hot!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we discuss one of horror's earliest legacy sequels Psycho II. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

It's time for annual Pride Month celebration and this year, we're covering an unlikely franchise. The boys are talking the 4, yes four, Psycho movies starring the late, great, queer actor Anthony Perkins. Kicking things off is the Hitchcock classic, in which we discuss various topics such as its horror legacy, the queer subtext, the dated gender discussions, and the Bates Motel TV series. Check yourself in, we. got vacancy!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we discuss one of horror's earliest legacy sequels Psycho II. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Wrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister. We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off Pride Month with the iconic classic Psycho. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The boys settle in for a cozy ghost story as we discuss The Changeling directed by Peter Medak. Brian Keiper (Bloody Disgusting) joins into discuss grief, heartbreak, and music as a means of communication and legacy. Let Lil Joseph hop on the track, Paul!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we watch some snuff as we discuss Sinister. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt. Brian on social media:BlueskyInstagramHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

We have sold our souls for rock & roll! The boys are once again joined by musician/podcaster Mae Shults to discuss The Devil's Candy directed by Sean Byrne. We discuss the metal aesthetic influences, Ethan Embry's hot bod, and the rare possession movie without an exorcism. If you play the pod loud enough, you can't hear him!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hop across the pond to discuss The Changeling! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Mae on social media:BlueskyMusic on BandcampHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Time to discuss the film that inspired this month's theme, Mikey Chu returns to unravel the secrets of The Empty Man directed by David Prior. The boys discuss how this film evolves from an urban legend to pure cosmic horror, as well as theorize on what actually happened. Thought + concentration + time = podcast!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Mikey on social media:LetterboxdYouTubeHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners, which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do yourself a favor and see the film in theaters! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the secrets of The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

3 targets on the Kill List, 3 podcasting boys just trying to make a living. The boys are joined by All-Star Specter Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcasts) to discuss the part domestic drama/part hitman thriller/part cult ritual/ film by Ben Wheatley. Over the top violence, dark comedy, and confronting the darkness within. Abracadabra!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're getting real horny in space talkin Lifeforce. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Jay on social media:BlueskySafe Room PodcastHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

New month, new theme! The boys are talking films with the wildest "sub-genre switches", films that keep youy on your toes. Starting off is One Cut of the Dead, a Japanese zombie flick that is not at all what it seems. As per the theme, we reiterate that our conversations are always full spoilers. Pom!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a double blind watch of Kill List. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

For the culmination of our David Cronenberg coverage, the boys discuss his long anticipated return to genre film Crimes of the Future. We discuss the film as a final thesis project, rapid evolution, and his complicated relationship with the term "body horror". Pain does indeed have a functionNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're going into unknown territory discussing Kill List. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Time to plug in, baby! Rocco T. Thompson (The Lady Killers Podcast) returns to play a little VR with the boys as we discuss eXistenZ. We're talkin bio-ports, bone guns, videogame-ception, and the need/desire to escape into media. Featuring Willem Dafoe as Gas!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we plug eXistenZ into our bio-ports! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Rocco on social media:The Lady Killers PodcastWritingLetterboxdHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The revolution will be televised...or will it? The boys are joined by Allie Goertz to discuss Videodrome, directed by the man of the month David Cronenberg. We had a wonderfully existential conversation on Cronenberg's prophetic ways and how his fears of technology have only increased over the decades. Plus plenty of talk about flesh guns and the stomachussy. Long live the new flesh!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we enter a new month celebrating David Cronenberg! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Allie on social media:Bluesky"Peeled Back" on SpotifyHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

This March, the boys are celebrating the filmography of David Cronenberg for his birthday! First up is his sophomore effort Rabid. We're discussing more epidemic horror, Cronenberg's early directorial style, and his early fascination with holes. Make sure you got that thang (vaccination card) on you!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we end our Black History Month coverage with Run Sweetheart Run! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

It's time to close out our "Black (Final) Girl Magic" series withthe most recent entry, Run Sweetheart Run directed by Shana Feste. Zena Dixon (Bloody Disgusting Podcast) joins the boys to discuss off-camera violence, gratuitous period blood, and themes of female empowerment/solidarity. Get your 7 outfit changes ready and don't crease the Air Forces!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we enter a new month celebrating David Cronenberg! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Zena on social media:BlueskyBloody Disgusting PodcastHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

We're staying in British zombie movie territory as we discuss The Girl With All the Gifts directed by Colm McCarthy. The boys discuss the quiet existentialism of the film and what Melanie stands for within the films, but also as a black female protagonist. No cats were eaten in the recording of this podcast!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we end our Black History Month coverage with Run Sweetheart Run! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Before getting the long-awaited third entry later this year, the boys are joined by Mike Brow (People Under the Scares Podcast) to discuss 28 Days Later directed by Danny Boyle. We're choppin it up about how well this movie has aged since COVID, Selena's take-no-shit attitude, and the film's lasting impact on the zombie sub-genre. Repopulating the world during an apocalypse still requires consent, ya horny bastards!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're sticking in the "zombie" camp as we discuss The Girl With All the Gifts! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Mike on social media:BlueskyPeople Under the ScaresScream KingzHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

Happy Black History Month! We're kicking off our celebration of Black Final Girls on a silly note as we dive into horror spoofs Scary Movie 1 & 2 directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. A bit of a different format as we discuss the films through the films they are parodying, while also discussing Brenda as a unique Final Girl and the complicated queer representation of Ray. We all go a little mad sometimes!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take on a zombie apocalypse talking 28 Days Later! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

DeVaughn assigned Garrett Anything But Jackson to double up on child death grief after talking Don't Look Now. "Watching the Watchlist" is available to our $3 Found Footage tier patrons and higher!If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard