FOREVER MIDNIGHT

In this episode, Jef, Josh and Brian are back at the movie theater to check out the newest installment of the 28 Days Later franchise with Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later. After seeing the stellar trailer they released for this film, The FM3 were super excited to grab some popcorn and see what the rage virus has been doing and stewing for the last 28 years? Turns out folks are still raging, and some are raging out in very big ways, an alternate title could be 28 Inches Later. Go see it today! 

It's that time of year again, June baby!! One of Forever Midnight's favorite friends and Top Dawg Patrons is having a Birthday this month and asked if instead of choosing a movie if he could have Jef, Josh and Brian chat about a couple of Tales From The Crypt episodes. The FM3 couldn't be happier than to jump back into the tight dank coffin with the Crypt Keeper himself and dust off some of these fun tales of terror! So if you listeners wanna play along at home the episodes discussed in this podcast are: Season 4 - Episode 6 = "What's Cookin?" & Season 2 - Episode 9 = "Four sided Triangle"! These episodes are available on Youtube for free and you should definitely watch them before you listen, unless you know them by heart like the one and only Sylar Bedoya, then Just sit back and enjoy!! Happy Birthday Sylar and thank you for the years and years of support and love! 

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian head to the theater to check out the newest fright fest from the guys that made you shit your diaper with 2022's "Talk To Me", The Philippou brothers! The FM3 all had very physical and emotional reactions to "Bring Her Back" and as the credits rolled they all realized how tense and rowdy that journey was but also recognized that these guys are truly pushing horror and making folks scared again. Which is cool and horrible at the same time!  Sit back and listen as the Forever Midnight crew try to recover from this brilliant and rough master work of horror.  

This week Jef decided enough was enough so he picked a good movie for a change of scenery. What "good" movie do you ask? One right in Jef's sweet spot, none other than 1990's "MISERY"!  Josh and Brian were caught off guard by this "good" movie pick thrown into the mix. They were not quite sure if they were bummed or excited to watch James Caan stink up a bed for 2 hours, but the one thing they did know is this would not be a difficult film to watch this week and talk about. Sure they may have had their reasons for the lackluster reception to Jef's pick, but they knew in their hearts this would be a nice break from the dog shit they usually watch...and LOVE. Plus they knew the listener's would probably hoist Jef upon their shoulders and hail him as their saviour....at least for this week. 

In this episode it is Brian's week to choose a movie and he decides to choose one that has been haunting him for some time, even though he has never seen it! Something caught his eye and sat in the back of his head until this week when he finally made Jef and Josh watch the 1981 zombie invasion film "Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror"! At first glance it seemed to be just another run of the mill Italian zombie flick with slow ass walking dead, cheap zombie makeups and a plot that is buried deeper than most of the zombies in the film, but the casting of a single man sets this movie apart from almost all other italian zombie movies. You gotta watch it! 

The FM3 have been dealing with being sick and injured this past week so they decided to unleash an episode recorded in 2021 from the Patreon Exclusive Episode Archive (There are over 80 episodes on our Patreon by the way..wink wink) The film in question is James Gunn's 2006 bump & lump fest "Slither"! This is a fun episode because the guys actually like this movie so it's jumps all over the place, touching and stroking all the space worms and topics. Plus there is a conversation at the very end of the episode that shows The Forever Midnight crew is truly touched with the gift of predicting the future, in this case the future of James Gunn's film projects. Enjoy! 

In this episode one of Forever Midnight 's Top Dawgs from Patreon picked a little unsung horror flick from 2001 called "Session 9".  This is one of those rare occasions when a film has a shoestring budget and a simple premise but is done well and you end up with a huge abandoned asylum filled with dread, perfect for getting creeped out while watching with headphones in the dark. THe FM3 were very excited to finally chat about this one and try to uncover what REALLY happened to the poor characters. For you loyal listeners this movie was even on Josh's Top 20 list of the Past 20 episode ! (#133 that was released on January 6th, 2020) Sit back and listen to the crew chip away at the toxic tiles of this spooky mind melter!  

In this episode the FM3 are so very happy to leave space in the rear view mirror and steer their escape pod toward something new and refreshing. Something thought provoking, something good! That something being the box office powerhouse "Sinners" by writer/director Ryan Coogler that has been breaking records left and right since it was released. It's been a minute since Jef, Josh and Brian have all equally loved and were excited to chat about a horror film and rightfully so. If you have not seen this gift of cinema yet, please go see it before Forever Midnight spoils it all for you! It is a genuine treat and the boys can't get enough! 

In this episode the heroic cosmonauts Jef, Josh and Brian saved their last intergalactic horror chat for what is probably the most well known franchise to make it to the stars, the one and only "Jason X"! The crew aboard the SS Forever Midnight have grown weary and fear their bones and brains have been affected by the long journey through space and time. Their teeth have gotten skinny and Brian is experiencing celestial walnut brain syndrome. It is time to get back to earth 1, time to reintegrate back into human society.  Soaring in the heavens this past month was a great idea on paper, but the cost physically and mentally for the crew was astro-nomical!  

It is week three of the "Forever Midnight Goes To Space" bonanza and Jef, Josh and Brian are finally gettin' used to zero gravity and huffing farts in their space helmets. This time around the FM3 make a wish that Leprechaun 4 will hopefully not be as much of a boring mess as Critters 4, and who knows maybe they will find some gold hidden on some far off Mardi Gras planet?! Who knows maybe they will even witness a real life Leprechaun shootin' a pistol, you never know...it could happen! So tighten the buckles on your wee shoes cause this trip into space might get a little bumpy and lumpy! 

In this week's episode the FM3 are back in the space saddle! They may have breached some movie watching etiquette by watching 1992's Critters 4 before Critters 3 but they believe this was the best course of action as they needed another franchise horror space movie! (Slim pickens out there) After all, it is Forever Midnight goes to space in April 2025! So after decontamination, fasten your safety belts, grab a snack and beam yourself up into the stars!. It's time to visit some little hairy goobers! 

Kicking off "Forever Midnight Goes To Space" month, The FM3 are starting with 1996's Hellraiser: Bloodline. Jef, Josh and Brian were told that this is the episode in the franchise that they get to see Pinhead in outer space! How could they not start with this obvious masterpiece, afterall Alan Smithee directed it, what could go wrong?! So please secure the airlock and fasten your seatbelt because this episode is gonna have some space turbulence and probably some space flatulence, so make sure that you have enough oxygen to make it through the whole episode. We have such shites to show you! Enjoy earthings!

The FM3 are back this week with a brand new Top Dawg Patreon Pick!  Jef, Josh and Brian are going back to College and the poison that was choison for them was 2015's indie comedy/horror flick "Dude Bro Party Massacre 3"! They don't know if they are gonna love it or hate it, but they do know it's gonna be a massacre. So sit back as the crew heads for the lake cabin with all their dude bro friends to party and to try their hardest not be killed or worse yet to get their noses booped. 

In this week's episode, The FM3 dig into the 2011 Survival Horror film "The Grey".  This was picked by a top level Patreon Patron and is one that Jef, Josh and Brian did not have on their planes radar. That said, they happily welcomed a film with some top shelf actors and a story that Chuck Band didn't produce! So gather round the fire cause this is gonna be a cold couple nights. The crew is hunkered down amidst the wreckage of a downed plane and of course there is a pack of wolves just waiting to snack on a group of frozen dude-sicles. As the wolves' bellies are filling up on man meat, it's time to decide to keep hangin' around the plane or to venture off yonder into the deep dark forest. What would you do? How would you survive? Would you eat a dude? Asking for a friend...

In this episode the FM3 get into some lesser known territory, that of an Academy Award winning horror film. One of Forever Midnight's Top Dawg Patreon Patrons paid the big bucks and made Jef, Josh and Brian watch and review 1991's Silence Of the Lambs. Historically the crew rarely watch any movie with an IMDB rating above a 6, but holy Hannibal shit, this baby is an 8.6 on IMDB and even that seems low for this beloved fan favorite. So get ready, The boys are finally hopping in a jacuzzi filled to the tippy top with fava beans and Chianti just marinating and talking about what is arguably one of the most loved horror films of all time. 

In this episode it is Josh's pick and he finally suggested a movie the crew has talked about watching for forever, 1990's "SYNGENOR"! This kinda sideways sequel to the 1980's "Scared to Death" shares the same monster design and lack of money as the original but that is about it. Josh was so excited and couldn't wait to talk about this one so Jef and Brian took the elevator all the way down to the tippy bottom of the Norton Cyberdyne building to join Joshenor for this reunion of sorts. Can this movie be better than the OG? Can the mouth move on the monster mask this time? Can there be some connection from this movie to a ton of other genre flicks that the FM3 love? Find out as Josh, Jef and Brian chat about all things Synthetic, Genetic and Orgasmic! 

In this episode Jef picked a flick for the crew that he has been wanting to check out forever, 1994's "Night Of The Demons 2"! The FM3 talked about the original Night Of The Demons way back on episode #73: Halloween Quig-out! (Night Of The Demons & The Barn), so check that one out if you are curious, the guys may have talked a lot of shit but at the end of the day they all agree that the original is at the very least a classic or at the very very least a "classic wank"! So getting to go back to party with Angela for Halloween was very exciting! While the spirit of the first film definitely haunts this sequel, Jef, Josh and Brian talk at length about its laundry list of shortcomings and try their HARDEST to fill an old stiff sock with all the things they loved about this straight to video mess-terpiece. Sit back, grab an ice cold holy water and get ready to battle some demons with Forever Midnight!

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian decide to keep riding the Werewolf train and pull Howling 2: Your Sister is a Werewolf off the VHS shelf at the studio. What better way to enjoy a sequel to one of the all time classic werewolf flicks than on videocassette with your buds?! Soon after the FM3 realized something was off, everything went dark - Is it the VCR? Could it be a bad duplication? Maybe the Forever Midnight crew is having a collective stroke and everything is hairy!? Whatever is happening, it doesn't matter if the moon is full or if you have your pockets filled with garlic, Your sister is a werewolf and there's nothing you can do about it except to sit back and enjoy this brand new episode of Forever Midnight! 

In this episode one of the incredible Top Wolf's from Patreon chose one of Jef, Josh and Brian's collective favorites "An American Werewolf In London"! It is insane that the FM3 have not done a proper episode on what might be the best Werewolf movie ever. All it took was a wonderful Patreon Patron putting up some hard earned cash to make the crew watch and talk about a good movie for a change.  So grab your backpack, stick to the roads and beware the moon because Forever Midnight is heading to London! Awooooooooo!!!  

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian figured since they just watched and talked about The Wolf Man (2010), why not check out Wolf Man (2025) that just hit theaters?!? What is the worst that could happen? Could this film actually be good? Could this film bring something new to the screen that folks have yet to see in a wolf man movie? Mayhaps, but you lovely folks will need to tune in and listen as Jef, Josh and Brian put on their white coats and grab the defibrillators because this is a job for THE MOVIE DOCTORS!! 

In this episode the FM3 dive head first into the folk horror madness that is "The Wicker Man"! But what better way to do that than by watching "The Wicker Man" (1973) back to back with "The Wicker Man" (2006)!! Sure we got slightly forced by a top dawg Patron into watching both of these, sorta like being pushed into a burning wicker dude effigy, but Jef, Josh and Brian wouldn't have it any other way. So sit back, wait for the smoke to fill your lungs and the smell of a burning goat hit your sniffer as you quickly realize that maybe you won't be escaping without also having to watch both of these freaky folk horror movies. Join us!

In this episode Brian finally picks a personal fave of his " The Wolfman" (2010) much to the chagrin of Jef and Josh. But Brian is certain that his co-hosts will indeed love this star studded remake and will be hearing how much they love it as they record this newest episode. However, Brian is in for a rude awakening, much like waking up after a long night of werewwolfin' around town slashin' boobies and eatin' bobbies! So sit back and join the FM3 as they chat about The Wolfman!

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault/Abuse/Missing Children In this episode the FM3 Talk about the bleak and cold film Possum from 2018. Brian picked this one for the group thinking it was going to be a scary supernatural puppet adventure but it ended up being far darker and more horrible than he or the rest of the crew could imagine. All in all it is a very well done film, but it is a heavy fucked up one. This is one of those films that is NOT for everyone. 

In this episode, the FM3 were very excited to hop back in the theater for the last big horror film of 2024 with Robert Eggers Nosferatu! This most recent remake of the 102 year old classic had Jef, Josh and Brian very curious as to what new things were going to be brought to the table. Would it be a cookie cutter re-do or would it be a new fangled re-imagining? The crew talks at length about this newest horny bloodsucker and all his dusty shenanigans, the countless other times they have seen this story and how damn good a filmmaker Robert Eggers truly is! It's Friday, kick back and chill with your dudes at Forever Midnight. (If you only wanna hear the chat about Nosferatu 2024 fast forward to the 15 minute mark and enjoy!)  

In this episode the FM3 DIVE into a horror film from 1982 that none of the crew had seen or for that matter even heard of called "BLOODTIDE" starring James Earl Jones, Martin Kove, Deborah Shelton and more! This Greek hunk fest got the guys schweaty and ready to hit the beach and do some treasure hunting with Darth Vader himself! But wouldn't you know it, there is a monster on the loose and somebody has to stop it! This weird overlooked flick from the 80's is a trip and Forever Midnight suggests you take that trip at least once, but don't forget your sunblock! Thanks so much to friend of the Podcast Neil Pearlmutter of the local Santa Rosa Roxy 14 Cult Film Series for putting this one on the radar for Josh, Jef and Brian. You can stream BloodTide on TUBI, PLEX or grab a new 4K BLU-RAY from Arrow Video!   

Happy Holidays!! This year the FM3 tackle another little known Christmas horror film in hopes they will one day reach into their stocking and pick a winter wonderland winner. Josh, Jef and Brian saddle up on some reindeer and fly into 1984 with high holiday hopes that "Don't Open Till Christmas" is a decades old gift from Saint Nick  just collecting dust in the rafters of some old video store. So hop in the sleigh and join the Forever Midnight crew as they unwrap this Santa Slasher!  Now Streaming on Plex, and Shudder!

It's Friday the 13th and there is no better way to celebrate this spooky holiday than with a brand new episode from your friends at Forever Midnight! This episode is special because one of the FM3's top tier Patrons from Patreon picked not one but two episodes of Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities. If you wanna play at home check out Episode 7: “ The Viewing” & Episode 4: “The Outside”.  Enjoy the episode and more importantly enjoy this special dark day Friday The 13th!! If you want to choose a movie for us to watch and talk about, join us over at Patreon.com/ForeverMidnight !  

In this episode Jef coaxes Josh and Brian into watching a mystery movie together. Not sure what their fate holds they agree although slightly weary of the 90's pick they are sure is coming. However once all together Jef poses a question: What if there was a horror movie that was like ET & Poltergeist smooshed together, would Josh and Brian be interested? Without thinking too much the answer would always be a resounding hell yes! But is there such a movie? Who would dare create such a Frankenstein mashup of all the things the FM3 loved as children of the 1980's? Sure enough there is such a flick, a literal blender spilling over with nostalgia and maybe a teaspoon of failure. That movie is 1985's "Making Contact" and the Forever Midnight boys are forever blown away that this bootleg messterpiece was ever made. Get ready as Jef, Josh and Brian talk about this wild ride written and directed by Roland Emmerich.  Check out this movie here for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juclw7dtbRk 

It's that time of year again, the time that our faithful heroes Jef, Josh and Brian put their lives on the line to celebrate "GNARVEMBER"! The time of year to choose a film that fully emcompasses both hard rock and horror! This time around the FM3 find themselves elbow deep once again in a Full Moon Production, Produced by good old Chuck band and directed by his accomplice Ted Nicolaou. On paper this movie screams "GNARVEMBER",  however in execution there might be some debate as to how much this movie actually shreds. Do yourself a favor, hit play and get ready for a spirited chat about this year's hard rock hullabaloo 1992's "Bad Channels"!  

The one and only Tony Todd passed away recently and as huge fans of his work and movies the FM3 decided to talk about one of their faves "Night Of The Living Dead" (1990). This celebrated reboot was directed by none other than Tom Savini and even though it was panned upon release it has gone on to be known as a great zombie film and remake. Join Jef, Josh and Brian as they talk about this often overlooked flick. 

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian dip into a new movie that promises a mob of widdle creeps headed straight earth to party like it's 1986. Could it be true? Is there a new gang of goobers in town? Is John Carl Buechler rolling over in his grave? The FM3 had to find out if the legends were true. They had to see if it was truly time to get FREAKO!?! Grab a seat and crack a cold can of "FART" Cola cause the stank of latex is filling the air and the only thing left to do is to join the party!

In this episode Jef picks the 90's classic "Bram Stoker's Dracula" for the crew to chew on! Arguably one of the most beloved vampire flicks this one is also so very 90's. Directed by the one and only Francis Ford Coppola and starring a who's who of 90's cinema this version might be the coolest we have ever gotten or will ever get. So grab a cape and some plastic fangs, it's time for Jef, Josh and Brian to Bram Stroke this classic vampire tale!   

Happy Halloween Listeners! It is the best day of the year and Jef, Josh and Brian are back together in the studio talking about Damien Leone's much anticipated Terrifier 3!! As October comes to an end and everyone's bellies are stuffed with candy, the FM3 can feel the chill in the air and cheesy christmas songs punching our earballs in the department stores! So slap on your Santa hat cause the Forever Midnight crew are gonna be spending the holidays smoochin' clown butt and thanking the dark lord for all the great horror flicks dropping this year! (Fast forward to the Terrifier 3 chat - go to 19:35)

In this episode the guys tackle yet another Top Dawg Patreon pick! This time around though the pick and name of the Patron are a little suspicious and we wonder if there may have been some greased palms in getting this movie chosen. Afterall the movie in question is "Night Of The Comet" from 1984, which some of you may know is one of Josh's faves. However the guys are excited to chat about this often underappreciated 80's horror/sci-fi gem. So kick back, stay hydrated so you don't turn into red dust or a teenage comet zombie and enjoy the episode! 

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian sit down after just seeing Coralie Fargeat's newest film "The Substance".  Even though the guys had seen a trailer and had made up their minds as to what kind of horror film this one was going to be, The FM3 could not believe what they had just witnessed on the big screen and couldn't wait to talk about the spectacle that is "The Substance". Few horror films in history have left the crew as satisfied and entertained as this one and none of them had Demi Moore in them! It was as if this one was made for Forever Midnight! The craziest part of it all is that it seems other folks are enjoying it just as much and the guys couldn't be happier.  ALL HAIL CORALIE FARGEAT!!! (This episode starts off with some rants and tangents so if you would like to get right to the movie you can start at the 17:45 mark. If you have not seen this movie yet, do yourself a favor and go see it right away, this one is sticking around for a while.)

This week is very special, Jef, Josh and Brian made it to their 300th episode! What better way to celebrate than to dive head first into that big old demon dumpster and pick a film most have never heard of and or seen! That's right, The FM3 decided to grab "Highway To Hell" out of the grease and grime and give it a little spit shine as well as a spirited chat regarding this forgotten foray into the netherworld. The crew were excited to stand at the gates of hell and take in all this wacky wonky movie had to offer. While Josh seemed to love everything this flick delivered, Jef drove his nitrous VW down the line between love and hate leaving Brian in a 90's purgatory filled with every member of the Stiller family and not even a hot ass Kristy Swanson couldn't shake him free. Kick back and listen as The Forever Midnight crew churn out a meaty 300th for all you wonderful listeners! Thank you to everyone that has tuned in and supported these spooky dudes over the last 300 episodes! 

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian are treated to another Top Dawg Patreon Pick!! This time around the  lucky ducks head back to jolly old Italy to check out a film that listeners have been asking the FM3 to talk about for years “Cemetery Man aka Dellamorte dellamore! This film is a horny wacky wild wonky ride from beginning to end. So kick back, take your pants off and enjoy this spirited chat about this beloved Italian horror classic as the Forever Midnight crew try to figure out how they really feel about it. 

Disclaimer: Please see this movie before listening. Spoilers ahead! In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian check out the new thriller by JT Mollner “Strange Darling”.  Since this film was very much not on the FM3's radar, Brian scouted it out a couple days earlier and liked it enough to get Jef and Josh onboard with doing an episode even though they knew nothing about it. However Brian knew it checked alot of the things the guys like: a couple of horny folks, a smidge of serial murder, a dash of kink, and a pinch of wtf, all good things that add up to a delicious film. So again check the movie out before listening, you will be thankful you did! Enjoy!

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian realized they had been talking about some higher caliber horror flicks as of late and needed to get back to some dumpster diving. The forgotten 80's creature feature “Cellar Dweller” would do the trick!! This one is a John Carl Buechler joint and Brian for one couldn't be happier to finally watch and talk about this crazy flick! You know how the FM3 love those little goobers, well get ready cause there is a huge Goober in this movie and he is an arteest! (This movie is available on youtube here: https://youtu.be/P8j2H1Pql2I?si=kWlRWf2BBy3njTzU  )

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian watched the highly anticipated new film from Tilman Singer “Cuckoo”! The crew have a fun time trying to crack open and dissect this wild ass creature feature ride through the German Alps. Although they might have gotten stuck a little bit on the mating behaviors presented in the film and who can blame them?! Now sit back, relax and be sure to make your nest nice and cozy, don't forget your headphones and listen to the newest episode of The Forever Midnight Podcast! It's sure to be a hoot!

In this episode, the winner of August's “Dece or Fece” contest at the Forever Midnight Film Series at the Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema was “Neon Maniacs” (1986)! The FM3 were very excited to check out this crazy ass movie featuring a laundry list of “maniacs” coming at ya with everything but the kitchen sink! What do the maniacs want? Why are the maniacs? What could it all mean?! Checking off so many of the boxes the Forever Midnight crew loves in a horror flick, this had to be a winner?! Right?! Well grab some snacks and sit back cause Jef, Josh and Brian are hopping in the inter-dimensional van with a dozen maniacs that are ready to party in the city by the bay! 

In this special episode the FM3 finally drops the sledge and digs into Brian's personal favorite horror film and Tobe Hooper's masterpiece - “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”!! This is a movie that the crew has danced around since the beginning of the podcast and now Jef, Josh and Brian are excited to get to talk about this groundbreaking movie for all you wonderful listeners. So sit back, relax, grab your piss can and some BBQ, it's time for the saw!!

In this episode the FM3 are dipping their toes back into the Crypt Keeper's spooky old swimming hole! This time around Jef and Josh both picked episodes for the crew to check out! The first one is Season 2's Episode 10: "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" and that is followed up by another Season 2 winner Episode 14: "Lower Berth"! Get ready cause things are gonna get lumpy and bumpy in the best possible way! These episodes can be found on Youtube so check 'em out and tell us what your favorite Tales From The Crypt episodes are! 

The FM3 are finally back after a short hiatus and are in the studio recording episodes!!! This first one back in the saddle has Jef, Josh and Brian talking about Ti West's winner winner threepeat dinner "MAXXXINE"! The greasy Hollywood vibes in this one are palpable, so of course the guys enjoyed this latest installment quite a bit but not without a couple notes. Prepare for the rare occurrence when the crew together loves a movie!  

Recently your friends at Forever Midnight have been behind in recording new episodes because of covid and bands touring. So the FM3 offers you a special treat today! An episode from the Patreon exclusive archive. The crew is talking about the 2022 film Talk To Me. There are a ton of exclusive episodes and shenanigans over at Patreon.com/Forevermidnight, So if you like the regular episodes you will love the Patreon ones and there are a bunch!!  Join Jef, Josh and Brian over there for exclusive content and goodies each month! Thank you all for listening and get ready for new episodes next week right here and everywhere you listen to podcasts, the guys are recording episodes as we sit here about Maxxxine, Longlegs as well as another Dece or Fece winner from the Forever Midnight Film series in SF!