Don't Stop Recording

Halloween Special - Tape #5: We're just here for the party.Let out that fresh sigh of relief for the long-awaited day is finally here: the release of Don't Stop Recording's final V/H/S tape. It also happens to be Halloween. In the spirit of the season, Jacob and Matt sit down one last time (for now) to discuss Radio Silence's playfully timely treat 10/31/98. Jacob steers the conversation back onto blockbuster robot animation. Matt savours the presence of unproblematic male protagonists. Both evaluate their thoughts on the first V/H/S project and - in true anthology film spirit - return to Tape 56 to review whether Adam Wingard's wraparound saved the best for last. Trick or treat? Don't Stop Recording's final Halloween tape has endless goodies in store. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/: 10/31/98 (2012)Directors: Radio SilenceWriters: Radio SilenceStarring: Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Paul Natonek, Nicole Erb, John WalcuttCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #4: I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.What could possibly be sicker than a fourth consecutive new episode of Don't Stop Recording in your podcast inboxes? Well, don't get us started on the fifth one tomorrow. On the fourth tape, Jacob and Matt take great admiration in Joe Swanberg's elaborately titled yet formally ambitious desktop thriller. Jacob applauds (and struggles to rationalise) a healthy three-act structure. Matt shares his comprehensive knowledge of that Flux series in Doctor Who. Both deliberate whether this is one of the more toxic online relationships depicted on-screen. Don't hang up the call - the penultimate episode of Don't Stop Recording's Halloween Special is on speed dial. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/: The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger (2012)Director: Joe SwanbergWriter: Simon BarrettStarring: Helen Rogers, Daniel KaufmanCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #3: I'm scared of getting the fear.It's not often a podcast gets to synchronise a Tuesday-centric film with a Tuesday release. For the third tape of their Halloween Special, Jacob and Matt brave the glitch-infused woodland of Glenn McQuaid's cheekily derivative slasher short. Jacob finally gets to interpret the idea of the camera as a weapon literally. Matt stands up for Transformers One with far greater passion than the subject of the episode. Both strive to find a shred of empathy for any on-screen character. Clear up the static - Don't Stop Recording's own terrible Tuesday has arrived. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/: Tuesday the 17th (2012)Director: Glenn McQuaidWriter: Glenn McQuaidStarring: Norma C. Quinones, Drew Moerlein, Jeannine Yoder, Jason Yachanin, Bryce BurkeCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #2: Are you afraid of your future?On the second day of the DSR Halloween special, a Second Honeymoon was foretold. Jacob and Matt's analog anthology odyssey (blimey) continues at speed with this brisk journey into Ti West's voyeuristic segment. Spouses searching for a lost spark find themselves at the mercy of an enigmatic stalker - not to mention the grimy Route 66 motel room they've hired. Jacob once again raises the unexpected connection between mumblecore cinema and found-footage horror. Matt admires the unique language between a serial killer and their lover. Both grasp at straws in an attempt to find discussion points. There'll be little time for rest and recuperation - Don't Stop Recording's second Halloween tape is a nightmarish destination. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: V/H/S/: Second Honeymoon (2012)Directors: Ti WestWriters: Ti WestStarring: Joe Swanberg, Sophia Takal, Kate Lyn SheilCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #1: I like you. Something wicked - and analog - this way comes. This Halloween season, Jacob and Matt are embarking on an ill-advised odyssey through the first instalment of the storied V/H/S franchise, unpacking each and every musty short film within. In the first episode, the pair review the history of the series thus far whilst also reviewing the oft-celebrated debut segment Amateur Night. Jacob and Matt discuss their shared love of anthologies. Matt criticises each tape's slippery relationship with realism. In an act of futility, Jacob tries to expunge the troubling voyeurism from the film's opening minutes. Additionally, the pair attempt to dissect the film's elusive and garish wraparound film. Cover your eyes - Don't Stop Recording's 2024 Halloween miniseries has begun.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: V/H/S/: Amateur Night (2012)Directors: David BrucknerWriters: David Bruckner, Nicholas TecoskyStarring: Hannah Fierman, Mike Donlan, Joe Sykes, Drew Sawyer, Jas SamsCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #11: So the Blair Witch. Who is she really?The 25th-anniversary Blair Witch celebrations continue on Don't Stop Recording's season finale. This week, we fast-forward to 2016 and discuss the misguided attempt to reboot the franchise under the helm of seasoned genre filmmaker Adam Wingard. Jacob mourns the loss of fake film The Woods and hypothesises an alternate reality in which it asserted dominance. Matt begrudges the addition of jump scares to the Blair Witch universe. In addition, the pair recap the franchise's activity in other media, and look ahead towards an uncertain future under Blumhouse. Pitch up your tents and set your stopwatches - the final tape from Don't Stop Recording's debut collection is emerging from the shadows.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: Blair Witch (2016)Directors: Adam WingardWriters: Simon BarrettStarring: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott, Corbin Reid, Valorie Curry, Wes RobinsonCountry: United StatesRuntime: 89 minutesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #10: I'm scared to close my eyes. I'm scared to open them.It's finally time to tackle the definitive found footage film in the first part of Don't Stop Recording's season finale: The Blair Witch Project. As the seminal film approachs its 25th anniversary, Jacob and Matt return to the Black Hills Forest to discuss its one-of-a-kind production and why this no-frills mockumentary still has such horrifying staying power. Jacob begrudges the invention of 4K portable cameras. Matt rallies against MatPat's interpretation of Blair Witch's narrative. Both agree to never be entrusted with a map again. Check out that milk carton: Don't Stop Recording's tenth tape is waiting to be discovered.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: The Blair Witch Project (1999)Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo SánchezWriters: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo SánchezStarring: Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, Joshua LeonardCountry: United StatesRuntime: 81 minutesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #9: Abandon all hope ye who enter here. Jacob and Matt find themselves on the defensive this week as they descend into the critically maligned catacombs of John Erick Dowdle's As Above So Below. Jacob delivers a quick-fire lecture on navigating film criticism in the age of Rotten Tomatoes. Matt ponders whether a camera can hallucinate. An unexpected returning character haunts the podcast. Also, we give our brief take on the Inside No. 9 finale. Attach your harnesses and squeeze in your stomachs as the ninth tape of Don't Stop Recording is about to be unearthed.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: As Above So Below (2014)Director: John Erick DowdleWriter: Drew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleStarring: Patricia Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin HodgeCountry: United StatesRuntime: 93 minutesGenre: Horror / Adventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #8: Fate has ordained the men who went to the moon to explore in peace, remain on the moon to rest in peace.Are you ready to rock 'n' roll? Our latest tape is an encore voyage to the lunar surface as Jacob and Matt dig up the truth behind Apollo 18. Jacob reveals the unlikely connection between this film and David Lynch's filmography. Matt lambasts inaccurate lunar lander representation. Both debate the anatomical differences between arachnids and crustaceans. Don't Stop Recording's eighth tape is ready for launch. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: Apollo 18 (2011)Director: Gonzalo López-GallegoWriter: Brian MillerStarring: Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan RobbinsCountry: United States, CanadaRuntime: 86 minutesGenre: Horror / Sci-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #7: TROLL!We're doing away with ghosts and ghouls on this week's edition of Don't Stop Recording; it's time to shine the spotlight on Jotnars and Raglefants as we venture onto a fantastical expedition in Troll Hunter. Jacob imparts his sleepover film curation expertise. Matt hypes up fairytale easter eggs. Both consider the film's value as a piece of Norway tourism propaganda. Check your blood samples and cover yourself in troll stench - the seventh tape of Don't Stop Recording has been sighted in your local area. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: Troll Hunter (2010)Director: André ØvredalWriter: André ØvredalStarring: Otto Jespersen, Hans Morton Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum, Robert Stoltenberg, Gleen Erland TosterudCountry: NorwayRuntime: 104 minutesGenre: Adventure / Fantasy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #6: Hou ho xiu yi, si sei wu maCover your ears - we're in the business of breaking taboos on this week's DSR instalment as we discuss the eerie Taiwanese horror film Incantation. Jacob questions the purpose of Arial font in cinema. Matt finds himself the victim of a curse after hauling a pane of glass across London. Both debate whether found footage films are allowed to exceed 90-minute runtimes. All of this plus SCP spoiler warnings and camera collages await in Don't Stop Recording's spooky sixth tape.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: Incantation (2022)Director: Kevin KoWriters: Chang Che-wei, Kevin KoStarring: Tsai Hsuan-yen, Huang Sin-ting, Kao Ying-hsuan, Sean LinCountry: TaiwanRuntime: 111 minutesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #5: I feel like something bad is going to happen to me.Podcast, enhance! Ghosts haunt every image of this week's film Lake Mungo - a horror mockumentary that is as magnifying as it is magnificent. Jacob struggles to articulate the passage of time. Matt's sleuthing lands him in hot water. Twin Peaks is finally mentioned in passing. Don't Stop Recording's fifth tape is slowly approaching into view.Please note the film discussed contains sensitive material that listeners may find upsetting.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials:Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed:Lake Mungo (2008)Director: Joel AndersonWriter: Joel AndersonStarring: Talia Zucker, David Pledger, Rosie Traynor, Martin Sharpe, Steve JodrellCountry: AustraliaRuntime: 88 minutesGenre: Horror / DramaSpecial thanks to Second Sight and their guest writers - Sarah Appleton, Simon Fitzjohn, Rich Johnson, Mary Beth McAndrews and Shellie McMurdo - for the Lake Mungo Blu-Ray re-release and assisting in our research with this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #4: If I die, I'm going to haunt you myself.Malicious meetings and cyberspace spirits run amok in this week's episode as Jacob and Matt make their first foray into desktop films with pandemic Zoom horror Host. Jacob tries to call Matt but finds out he's currently engaged. Matt considers the art of parody and satisfying jump-scares. We discuss Savage's filmmaking career from Vimeo breakout hits to cinema's greatest indie game implementation. Refresh your feeds as Don't Stop Recording's fourth tape has entered the chat. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: Host (2020)Director: Rob SavageWriters: Gemma Hurley, Rob Savage, Jed ShepherdStarring: Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb, Radina Drandova, Caroline Ward, Edward Linard, Seylan BaxterCountry: United KingdomRuntime: 56 minutesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #3: No one is going to think this is fake, because how insane would that be?This week, Wii Shop songwriter and copyright law provocateur Matt Johnson shoots his moonshot. Jacob unpacks an impressive London bus montage. Matt steps on the gas. Both threaten to turn this into an episode on 2001: A Space Odyssey. The third tape of Don't Stop Recording has landed.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Film discussed: Operation Avalanche (2016)Director: Matt JohnsonWriters: Matt Johnson, Josh BolesStarring:Matt Johnson, Owen Williams, Andy AppelleCountry: United StatesRuntime: 94 minutesGenre: Thriller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #2: Oh my God. Today's going to be a great day. One innocent Craigslist post goes awry (and fuzzy) in this episode's film: Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass' peculiar two-hander. Jacob discusses the benefits of burying the hatchet. Matt finds his inner wolf. Both learn how to harmonise. Does this found-footage chiller creep into our nightmares or is it all bark and no bite? Don't Stop Recording's second tape is now online.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Film discussed: Creep (2014)Director: Patrick BriceWriters: Patrick Brice, Mark DuplassStarring: Mark Duplass, Patrick BriceCountry: United StatesRuntime: 77 minutesGenre: Thriller / Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #1: People are gonna want to know how it all went down. Jacob and Matt kick off their debut season with a deep dive into Matt Reeves' monster movie homage. Jacob attempts to recap a TV show he's never seen. Matt defends the integrity of tie-in manga. Both spiral into an ARG-induced stupor. Additionally, we interrogate the mind of J.J. Abrams. Does the found footage format prove to be a lucky charm or does this Clover leave audiences too nauseated to focus? Don't Stop Recording's first tape is about to be uncovered.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Film discussed: Cloverfield (2008)Director: Matt ReevesWriter: Drew GoddardStarring: Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T.J. Miller, Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette YustmanCountry: United StatesRuntime: 85 minutesGenre: Monster / Thriller / Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The camera never lies. Don't Stop Recording premieres its first season of found footage film discussion on May 1st with a two-episode premiere. Keep updated on each episode as soon as they release by following us on socials: Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.