Man Bites Pod

Like father like son! This week's episode chosen by the commander is Brandon Cronenberg's 2012 film Antiviral. Join us for a twisted vision into the pantheon of celebrity worship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sinema Baron brings the first horror movie he ever saw to the table. Involving death traps, plagues of Egypt and the incomparable Vincent price, Man Bites Pod discuss in deviant detail one hell of a slasher film prototype, The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anarchy. Insanity. Hedonism. Other expletives. Lloyd Kaufman makes his own Goddamn movie. And the world will never be the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this long-awaited, highly anticipated episode, the Commander, the Baron and the Reverend are back and so are the Sawyer family in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2! Enjoy the Commander's tasteless pick this week. It's good to be back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you think Trolls exist? Do you think all found footage films are trash? Well, have a listen and have a watch of André Øvredal's debut feature film, Troll Hunter. The Baron's choice of a Norwegian indie sleeper this week may just change your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fun times with your family in a demon-possessed restaurant. Small town Sacrifices. Entertainment at its finest. And Nic Cage ain't got a thing to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Devils Night stateside and it's Halloween down under so you all know what that means. It's time for the long-awaited, Jobber Royale Thunderdome! 24 opponents, 22 rounds and one conqueror's crown! Hosted by The Commander and broken down blow by blow by all 3 cinephiles, Happy Samhain, Cinèastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Commander presents the heavily influential and oft homaged punk rock masterpiece that is They Live! John Carpenter is never to be slept on. Bon Apetit, Cinèastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want a movie that is Action/Comedy/Martial Arts/Fantasy/Western/Screwball Comedy with silent film sight gags? Then watch Big Trouble In Little China, John Carpenter's greatest contribution to popcorn entertainment - light, tasty and disposable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Metal! Satan! The very gates of Hell! Also, you probably shouldn't hang out with that Terry kid anymore. Is this supposed to be a family-friendly feature? It's nowhere near the beach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Commander is back with über violence, tasteless nudity and bloody festivity in the form of the underground favourite, Blood Sucking Freaks! Bon appetit, Cinèastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Sinema Baron takes you back Down Under to face off against the dinosaur-sized, demon swine that is Russell Mulcahy's, Razorback. A rollercoaster of Ozploitation film-making which is just as much an outback based nightmare as it is a psychedelic 80's music video. Grab ya vegemite sandwich and get ready, this episode brings the thunder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are once again serving up a slice of Americana. This week we cover Fido. A beautiful picture of corporate America doing what it does best, exploiting the suffering of its citizens even after death. Don't choke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Commander is bringing a drug-fueled filth and gore fest to the table this week. There aren't enough trigger warnings to prepare you for Someone's Knocking at the Door. Bon appetit, cinèastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baron is back on deck with his most epic offering yet! Australian censorship and culture, Australia's history of producing Horror movies and the New Wave of cinema coined Ozploitation, is covered and celebrated via a documentary that has to be seen to be believed. Join us for one hell of a ride about all things Down Under! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“DON'T GO ALL THE WAY!". Once again we return to you with a rock 'n' roll soaked bloodbath, Slumber Party Massacre II. That's right, yet another sacrilegious sacrament from The Reverend. Enjoy the taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commander Wee is back on deck this week with rock 'n' roll, drugs, sex slaves and zombies. It's time for Wild Zero starring the incredible band Guitar Wolf. Bon appetit, Cinéastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are going to Frogtown, a post-apocalyptic landscape of nuclear mutants and beautiful people. Let us, The Reverend, The Commander & The Baron guide you through this cinematic oddity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baron is back with a slow burn replete with title cards and psychological devastation. Being the first instalment of Ben Wheatley's unofficial "folk horror trilogy", Kill List works on many levels simultaneously and is wide open to interpretation and will have a profound effect on you long after viewing. Bon Appétit, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's movie is the directorial debut of the late Bill Paxton and is often overlooked or flat out forgotten. Commander Wee brings the supernatural masterpiece “Frailty” to the table for discussion and dissection. Bon Appetit, Cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baron is back is on board with Jeremy Saulnier's, Murder Party. An independent homage fest manifested by the Lab of Madness. Come join the party where "everybody dies!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue forward with yet another great cinematic experience. A cacophony of conservative consumerism and capitalistic cannibalism. Eat your damn leftovers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the commanders week again and we're headed to Colorado for quite a colorful cannibal cotillion with Troma's “Cannibal! The Musical”. As intensely funny as it is violent while still staying mostly true to the story of Alfred Packer. Bon Appètit, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is The House That Jack Built (2018), a film by Lars Von Trier designed to enrage, entertain and most importantly, make you think. Shunned from Cannes in 2011, the Enfant Terrible of Danish cinema returned to the festival with this divisive look at the life of a serial killer and his (and potentially Trier's) opinions on both life, death and art itself. Enjoy the dark feast, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The commander is back on deck with this weeks film, the now-classic “Carnival of Souls”. Not a terror or splatter fest however it is a must-see for true horror fans as its influence is massive.Bon appètit, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alright, you degenerate bastards. We are back with George A. Romero's The Crazies. How did he know that this would be closer to a documentary than a horror film? Probably because he was not only a Goddamn saint but also a prophet. Commander, Baron and The Reverend discuss the ramifications of the director's vision in this underrated classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Sinema Baron steps up to the podium to bring you a sermon on the artistic and horrifying genius of Takashi Miike's, Audition. A surreal and scarring slow-burn that demonstrates Miike's directing talent and his unique and at times, unfavourable view of Japanese culture. The film is dissected with 1001 acupuncture needles as we go deeper, deeper, deeper, into many possible interpretations and the films overall intent. Members of the supporting cast square off for Jobba Royale and we each reveal our favourite Bit O' Violence, plus we try to determine just what is meant by the term Arthouse Horror. Come drink from Asami's bowl cineastes and enjoy the shenanigans of Man Bites Pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commander Wee brings forth the French splatter and mind disconcertion fest that is Haute Tension! Largely critically panned but still beloved by many, the discussion gets deep. Bon appètit, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We come back with a double feature for episode two directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis. Starting with 1963‘s Blood Feast, we revel in the glory of the gratuitous smorgasbord of gore. For the second course, we trip out to Something Weird (1967) where the CIA uses LSD to fight the occult through ESP, a bizarre banquet that only Herschell Gordon Lewis could make a movie about. Enjoy the weird feast, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inaugural and namesake episode of Man Bites pod! The Reverend, the Baron, and the Commander are dissecting the darkly humorous French film “Man Bites Dog”. The synopsis, influence, reception, and legacy are discussed before the trio of splenetic cinephiles introduces you to a new game known as Jobber Royale. Bon appétit, cineastes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.