Don't Split Up!

Author Max Booth III joins JR. to talk about his new book Carnivorous Lunar Activities. What does it take to write a great werewolf book?

How does the latest version of Pet Sematary stack up to Stephen King's original novel? What about the 1989 film? We explore, and pay special attention to the themes that carry through all three incarnations.

Who are the Tethered? We dive into the latest Jordan Peele horror flick, Us. Plus: our thoughts on the first two episodes of his Twilight Zone reboot!

The gang dives into one of the buzziest horror films of last year - Hereditary. We talk demonology, mental illness and why Toni Colette didn't win an Oscar. Plus: our first ever immediate reaction right after watching the film.

The gang is back! In true horror franchise fashion, we've recast half of the gang - Radha and Tam join JR. and Amanda to tackle VELVET BUZZSAW. Does this movie have anything to say, or is it punks rocking all the way down?

In this episode, the gang investigates two films about exorcisms... that are based on TRUE stories! We explore the 2005 Scott Derrickson film "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" and the 2016 Spanish film Veronica.

Behold: horror at the edge of human experience! We travel into the depths of the Earth and the edges of civilization to confront the monsters that live there. What do they have to teach us?

2017 was a banner year for Stephen King adaptations. The gang investigates two that went straight to Netflix: Gerald's Game and 1922. How do these properties take to the screen?

Two recent zombie flicks explore the possibility that it may take a zombie apocalypse to make some people into good parents. We investigate South Korea's sensation Train to Busan and It Stains the Sands Red. Which is fresh and which should you skip?...

Darren Aronofsky's new horror film is divisive and confusing. It was advertised as a spiritual sister to the 1968 classic Rosemary's Baby, so we investigate the two back-to-back. How do these films by master filmmakers stack up?

The gang returns! Meet our new cohost Phoenix. Plus: we dive into the saga of Pennywise the clown. How does the new blockbuster remake of IT stack up to the classic miniseries? What about the book? What about the abandoned script for the remake?...

Kate Sanchez returns to help us investigate season 1 of THE EXORCIST TV show. How is the show as good as it is? We explore the characters, the themes and the scares.

The gang travels to Skull Island to investigate the latest KING KONG remake. Why do giant monster movies scare us? And is this one any good?

Jordan Peele's film debut is a stunning horror film grounded in the black experience in America. We investigate this new classic, paying special attention to how the film utilizes classic horror tropes to reveal the lived horror of black Americans....

Fifteen years after its horrifying debut, THE RING has a new sequel. Is RINGS any good? Does it add to the mythology of Samara? The gang dares to investigate... and you probably won't die seven days after you listen!

In honor of the alleged final chapter of the Resident Evil franchise, the gang returns to where it all started by investigating the first film, then turning our attention to the newest installment. But divided as they find themselves, can they escape...

The Babadook and Under the Shadow are similar horror spectacles. Both use monsters as metaphors to explore the dark worlds of grief and war. Join the gang as we investigate these excellent chillers!

The gang welcomes Kate Sanchez to help us investigate Nicholas Winding Refn's latest film The Neon Demon. Does it count as horror? And what does it have to say about beauty, consumption and the male gaze? Plus: we reflection on our favorite horror...

The gang returns just in time for the holidays with a double feature: the 1984 classic so-bad-it-was-banned SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT and its forgotten 2012 remake SILENT NIGHT. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!

Blair Witch is the surprise sequel to 1999's The Blair Witch Project. How well does the new film work? Will it change the horror genre like its predecessor did? Or is it the final nail in the found-footage coffin?

The gang pits the 1981 classic THE EVIL DEAD against its 2013 remake. How well does the original hold up? What does the new one get right? And what's the deal with that tree scene in both films?

The gang investigates the latest teamup from horror master Sam Rami and Fede Alvarez. DON'T BREATHE is an inversion of the classic Monster in the House trope. But how well does this film succeed?

A bonus episode! We explore the Netflix hit STRANGER THINGS. Why does everyone love this Stephen Spielberg meets Steven King show so much? PLUS get an exclusive look at a brand new project from horror author Orrin Grey and illustrator MS Corley!

The gang investigates two classics that prove remakes aren't always bad: THE THING from 1982 and THE FLY from 1986. Both films use the loss of bodily identity to explore deeper horrific themes. What did we make of them? Listen in!

LIGHTS OUT is the new horror film based on an ultra-creepy short film released a few years ago. The gang investigates the feature-length version. How scary is it? Does the premise work at length? And what does the film have to say about mental...

Alien horror finds the gang investigating two decidedly unequal horror films. First up is found-footage-esque THE FOURTH KIND, which did not age well. Next up is the B-horror semi-classic EVENT HORIZON. Which did we love? Which gets four thumbs down?

The gang investigates James Wan's latest horror sensation THE CONJURING 2. We all agree it's one of the best horror films we've seen in years, but WHY is it so scary? PLUS: We investigate the true story of the Warrens and the original CONJURING...

It's the 25th episode of Don't Split Up! In honor, we review some recent horror media we've been enjoying (or not). Next, we investigate the horror camp classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Unsurprisingly, the gang is divided!

Now that CLOWN is finally getting a US release, the gang investigates this horrifying new take on an old fear. We explore why we're so scared of clowns. And we talk to stars Andy Powers and Laura Allen to learn what it's like to be on the other...

In honor of SLITHER's 10th anniversary, the gang investigates the James Gunn horror comedy classic. How does the film hold up after a decade?

The gang investigates Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror classic ALIEN and James Cameron's more action-packed sequel ALIENS. Why do these films still resonate after so many years?

The gang investigates the surprise sorta-sequel to Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane. This film is best experienced spoiler-free, so see the film and then dive in with us!

The gang investigates a new film hailed as a modern horror classic. But we're divided as to the film's merits. What do we make of The Witch? And where does the horror of witches lie?

The gang investigates the joys of the horror mashup - specifically why zombies and Victorian literature play so well together. Then they review the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

Why are puppets so scary? The gang trace the history of dolls, puppets, and golems to uncover the thrill behind the new puppet horror film The Boy. What worked in this film? What didn't? Listen in and let us know what you thought of The Boy.

The gang investigates the new horror film THE FOREST, set in the infamous Suicide Forest in Japan and starring Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer. Though all agree the film is average, they are split as to whether this makes the film worth watching....

For our first Christmas together, the gang investigates the granddaddy of all slasher flicks, the 1974 classic Black Christmas. They're divided as to the film's merits, and comparing it to the gory 2006 remake doesn't help. Does this horror...

The gang investigates the new horror-comedy-creature-feature-Christmas flick KRAMPUS. Why set a horror film at Christmas? First half is SPOILER FREE!

The gang welcomes Tye Lombardi, who worked on the second and third installments of SHARKNADO! These instant classic mockbusters get bigger and badder with each installment, and Tye gives us the inside scoop on why they're so much fun.

The brand new horror spoof The Final Girls is out, and the gang couldn't' be more excited to dive in. But before they do, in honor of Friday the 13th, the gang revisits one of the grandaddies of them all, the 1980 classic Friday the 13th.

In honor of Halloween, the Don't Split Up! gang reviews some recent horror gems and then counts down their 13 favorite horror films of all time!

The gang reflects on why we love to be scared of haunted houses before investigating CRIMSON PEAK, the latest offering from Guillermo del Toro. They conclude that this pretty great film may fall victim to some scary bad marketing.

The gang investigates the Stanley Kubrick classic THE SHINING. They ponder author Stephen King's distaste for the film and why Kubrick is hailed as a genius.

The gang investigates the found-footage geriatric horror film The Taking of Deborah Logan. In the process, they decide they're over found footage, and that the film doesn't quite deliver on its promising premise.

The gang welcomes the director, writer and two leads of the indie horror comedy LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS. We learn how indie films are made, and why this film is really a love letter to horror.

The gang braces themselves for THE VISIT, the latest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan. After we evaluate his previous films, we ask (spoiler free) where THE VISIT ranks and why we're so terrified of the elderly. Finally, we spoil it a lot.

The gang reviews Scott Derrickson's 2012 SINISTER in preparation for the sequel. While they all loved the first film, they were divided on Baguhl's latest offering. Plus, the new SCREAM MTV series!

The gang takes a road trip back to 1984 to revisit the classic Stephen King adaptation CHILDREN OF THE CORN. We compare the film to the original short story, compare favorite King adaptations, and wonder what's so scary about Nebraska.

The gang is divided on the relative merits of THE GALLOWS, a recent found footage release. We kick around the plot, trying to decide whether the movie makes any sense. In the end... it's a hung jury.

The gang tackles the godfather of all found footage horror films: 1999's THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. How does the film hold up after 15 years? And what do we do with found footage as a horror genre?

After reflecting on some of our favorite horror comedies, the DSU gang tackle the new B-movie sensation Zombeavers. The gang finds themselves taking sides with regards to the film's merits. Will they make it out... ALIVE?