May Contain Violence: A Horror Podcast

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I intend for this pod to be a celebration of horror in all its available mediums. I'll be having discussions, reviews, deep dives, personal stories and readings, with fellow fans of the genre as occasional guests.

David Schmitt


    • Apr 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    MORK BORG: Rotblack Sludge Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 92:27


    Things go from bad to worse as The Outcasts confront the warlock named Fletcher. The man who they think is holding Prince Aldon hostage. The battle continues... We are also making use of the ROLE virtual tabletop for our live map. PLAYERS Gregg as Vidrig the Dead God's Prophet Scott as Edward the Forlorn Philosopher Darryl as Rotten Johnny a Gutterborn Scum Al as Bolbek a Fanged Deserter David is The Games Master Music by Gregg Hatton --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: Rotblack Sludge Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 83:42


    The Outcasts are reunited after their scrap with the mysterious Lady Lesdy's "Hosts." Johnny and Vidrig are at each other's throats while the newest addition to the group, Bolbek, tries to get a handle on having allies that aren't his knife-wielding pet monkeys. The search for Alden, the Shadow King's lost heir continues... PLAYERS Gregg as Vidrig the Dead God's Prophet Scott as Edward the Forlorn Philosopher Darryl as Rotten Johnny a Gutterborn Scum Al as Bolbek a Fanged Deserter David as The Games Master Music by Gregg Hatton and the following https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/aftermath License code: HKZNMIVUEQFTOGXD https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gathering-darkness License code: VOFMWGHPYRUATLZX https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/coming-after-you License code: VTWLC8OHVLR8LTZO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: Rotblack Sludge Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 87:57


    With the Outcasts still divided they all face peril and quick death in The Accursed Den. Are there any allies within? The search for the Shadow King's Heir continues... The Players Vidrig Vardelos, a Dead God's Prophet, played by Gregg Rotton Johnny, is Gutterborn Scum, as played by Darryll Edward Dickinson, the Forlorn Philosopher, played by Scott Bolbek, the Fanged Deserter, played by Al Games Master is David Schmitt Music by Gregg Hatton Additional Music as credited https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meat License code: BZIHXRK6FW2THTMU https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/coming-after-you License code: VTWLC8OHVLR8LTZO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: Rotblack Sludge Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 93:37


    The Outcasts are divided and one less in number. A new face joins the search for the Shadow King's son, will it be an ally or an unknown threat? Can anyone be trusted? Will any be left to find the young prince? Players Vidrig Vardelos, a Dead God's Prophet, played by Gregg Rotten Johnny, a Gutterborn Scum, played by Darryl aka Derg Edward Dickinson, a Forlorn Philosopher, played by Scott Bolbek, a Fanged Deserter, played by Al-lecccc All music is composed by Gregg Hatton unless listed below. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/threatened License code: TM99D9ISMKTIPUCI --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: ROTBLACK SLUDGE Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 56:36


    The Outcasts, having just slain the creeping horror of a giant spider, continue to search for the Shadow King's son, Aldun. Alecc VonWretched has obtained the Crown of the Crippled King which has rendered him physically disabled yet given him keenly, preternatural senses. They now have found the source of the violin music and discovered a chamber full of rotblack sludge. Vidrig Vardelos, a dead god's prophet is played by Gregg Alecc VonWretched, the wretched royalty is played by Al Rotten Johnny, the gutterborn scum is played by Darryll aka Derg Edward Dickinson, a forlorn philosopher is played by Scott Game Master is David Theme & incidental music by Gregg Hatton unless otherwise noted. https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/aftermath License code: HKZNMIVUEQFTOGXD https://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demons License code: ENHXWRCZGVIYSMOK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Scream (2022) Review & Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 74:31


    Mallory and David talk about the new film and the franchise in general. Can Ghostface finally get Sidney Prescott in this 5th installment? Does the series still have legs? Join us in this spoiler-filled episode as we discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: RotBlack Sludge Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 85:36


    Having talked (and paid) their way past the lone guard in the Accursed Den, the Outcasts continue to follow the sad and melodic music deeper into the underground, with only the barest of knowledge to the whereabouts of the missing Prince Aldon. But something stirs in the darkness of the room of hanging chains...

    A Mork Borg Crawl: RotBlack Sludge Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 72:52


    The Outcasts continue to search for the Shadow King's missing heir in the Accursed Den. But trouble always seems to find them first... Starring: Vidrig Vardelos played by Gregg Alecc VonWretched played by Al Rotton Johnny played by Derg Edward Dickinson played by Scott GameMaster is David Additional music and themes by Gregg Hatton Music Credits Music from Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gathering-darkness License code: VOFMWGHPYRUATLZX https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meat License code: BZIHXRK6FW2THTMU https://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demons License code: ENHXWRCZGVIYSMOK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: RotBlack Sludge Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 73:35


    We continue to follow the Outcasts as they encounter their first challenge in the Accursed Den. Vidrig Vardelos played by Gregg Alecc VonWretched played by Al Rotton Johnny played by Derg Edward Dickinson played by Scott The Game Master is David MCV Instagram Mork Borg is published by Free League Publishing. Created by Ockult Ortmastare Games & Stockholm Kartell. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    A Mork Borg Crawl: RotBlack Sludge episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 88:05


    MCV presents a new segment on the podcast. Join David as he along with his friends (Scott, Gregg, Alex and Darryll) play the table-top RPG called MÖRK BORG. What is MÖRK BORG? Simply put and in the publisher's own words. It's a DOOM METAL album of a game. A spiked FLAIL to the FACE. Light on rules, heavy everything else. One day, all will blacken and burn. MÖRK BORG is a pitch-black apocalyptic fantasy RPG about lost souls and fools seeking redemption, forgiveness, or the last remaining riches in a bleak and dying world.

    Penny Dreadful Retrospective Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 88:41


    David and Charlene go back and talk about the gothic horror series Penny Dreadful by creator John Logan. They dive into the characters, their inspirations, changes made to the classic literary works in the new narrative, and the complex tale it tells. Join them as we travel back to London in 1891. Jack the Ripper was the least of London's worries. Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Top Ten Films of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 19:30


    David gives his list of faves in the horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and action genres for 2021.

    Vicious Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 34:54


    The premiere film at the 2021 edition of Canada's Blood in the Snow film festival which played in Toronto at The Royal Theatre. Mallory takes a look at Vicious Fun, a horror/comedy about a horror film critic, Joel, who accidentally falls in with a serial killer self-help group. Directed by Cody Calahan. Winner of the 2021 Bloodies for Best Film and Best Director! Blood in the Snow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Fall/Winter Trailer 2021-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 8:45


    A preview of what is coming up on the podcast in the next three months. Instagram BitS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Halloween Kills Review (spoiler-cast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 77:21


    Sarah joins me again as we talk about our feelings concerning the new Halloween. Emotions run high as two very big fans of Carpenter's original and Blumhouse'e 2018 sequel had very high expectations for this. What did we think of it? Press play to find out. Warning: Full Spoilers HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ALL OF US AT MAY CONTAIN VIOLENCE! Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    KING KNIGHT capsule review TADFF'21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 11:39


    Thorn and Willow have a happy life. They love each other, they are the High Priest and Priestess of a mostly stable Coven and Thorn has a semi-successful bird bath shop online. But despite the relationship problems their Coven occasionally comes to them with and the fact that even with persistence, his wife Willow may not be ready to have a child. They are happy. Until Thorn receives an email with direct ties to his life before becoming a witch. Written & Directed by Richard Bates Jr. Our final Toronto After Dark 2021 review. Thank you so much for listening! Instagram Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    THE FREE FALL capsule review TADFF'21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 11:24


    From Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Mallory flies solo as she gives her non-spoiler review of Director Christopher Donaldson's film. Sara wakes from a coma to a life she doesn't remember, a fragile reality that tumbles into a nightmare where nothing is as it seems and the ultimate evil vies for her soul. Instagram Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    PAUL DOOD'S DEADLY LUNCH BREAK (TADFF'21) (capsule review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 15:50


    The final show for TORONTO AFTER DARK (but not our final review ep) is PAUL DOOD'S DEADLY LUNCH BREAK. You thought YOU were having a bad day. Try being Paul. Living with your sick elderly mom while trying to kickstart an entertainment career while staying up-to-date with your adoring fanbase, while still working a crummy retail job. All the while preparing to perform for your big break in a social media talent try-out. AND IT SEEMS EVERYBODY IN THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU (except maybe that cute girl washing puke off the mall floor). It's enough to make you go mental. Ask Paul Dood (pronounced "dude"). Instagram Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    NIGHTSHOOTERS REVIEW TADFF'21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 19:08


    We look at the action film NIGHTSHOOTERS (U.K.) shown at the TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL 2021. When a film crew is caught witnessing a mob execution in an abandoned building, they have to rely on their skills and each other to survive their own executions. People. We may not have had a John Wick film this year. But this will tide you over. See it where ever you can! Instagram Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    POST MORTEM REVIEW 2021 TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 18:24


    We watched the Hungarian feature entry to TADFF. POST MORTEM. Directed by Peter Bergendy. We keep it as non-spoiler as we can so give a listen! @postmortemmozi Instagram Facebook Toronto After Dark for tickets and schedule --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    2021 TADFF INTERNATIONAL AFTER DARK SHOWCASE MICRO-REVIEWS (NO SPOILERS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 34:48


    From one shorts showcase to another. We now look at the rest of the world beyond our borders to see what filmmakers have to offer that made it to the festival. The festival is still going on, so if you live in Canada and are intrigued by what we covered, grab your tix here for the online event. Instagram Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    2021 TADFF CANADIAN SHORTS AFTER DARK SHOWCASE MICRO-REVIEWS (NO SPOILERS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 43:36


    We are officially accredited press for @TADFF What were they thinking?!?! Well, we will try not to embarrass them TOO much. One of the best features of TADFF is the Shorts Showcases. In this episode, we do capsule reviews of each of these 9 short films from Canada! I think we kept it fairly non-spoilery. 10-33, CRAWL SPACE, FAMILY, KWESKOSIW (SHE WHISTLES), LA REFLET (THE REFLECTION), MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE CAREFUL, MORBUS, SANG JAUNE (YELLOW BLOOD), THE SILENT LAY STEADY Instagram Facebook Toronto After Dark --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Alien On Stage Documentary Review from Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 18:03


    I watched the documentary that followed the production of the theatrical stage performance of Alien from England. Spoilers: It was a blast! Toronto After Dark MCV Instagram MCV FB Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Stephen King's IT retrospective and review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 97:11


    David welcomes Sarah onto the show as they dive back to the '90s to talk about the IT mini-series and how it compares and contrasts the recent films; IT CHAPTER ONE & CHAPTER TWO. Beep, beep! Instagram Facebook Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/v-draganov/mystery-box License code: RDIZAL09KXOU61SB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Candyman (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 72:10


    Dave and Mal graft on their hook and tear open the new Candyman film with special guest Charlene. Will they find a tasty morsel or just pissed off bees? The use of the trailer is for review purposes only. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Fear Street Part Three 1666 Review (spoilercast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 61:55


    This is it! The final film in the trilogy. We talk witches, lesbians, curses, oh my! This is a full-on discussion of the film and will be rife with spoilers. Be warned. It's available exclusively on Netflix. TUDUM! Instagram Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Fear Street Review Part Two 1978 (spoilercast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 43:31


    We continue our talk about R.L. Stine's Fear Street trilogy put out by Netflix. Does the middle child of a three-movie series keep up the momentum? We row out to Camp Nightwing to find out!

    Fear Street Review Part One 1994 (spoilercast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 89:35


    Dave and Mal talk about the summer horror event on Netflix. The Fear Street Trilogy. As usual we deep dive so spoilers are aplenty, make sure you have seen the first film then come on back to Shadyside to hear the Legend of Sarah Fier!

    A Quiet Place 2 (spoilercast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 108:27


    David and Mal talk about the sequel to the smash hit, A Quiet Place. Actually, they talk about BOTH films! Crazy eh? *Spoilers for both films*

    Resident Evil Games: Jill Sandwich Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 89:13


    Mal and David discuss their experiences and impact the franchise have had on their lives and gaming history.

    Alien v Terminator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 99:45


    David and Mallory compare and contrast these two sci fi horror classics and talk about what they have in common with each other and other horror films at the time.

    The Quiz Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 96:47


    4 Contestants enter the cabin in the woods. Only two will leave. Who can get the most horror film taglines? Join Mal, Charlene, Emma and Scott as they try and stay alive. Quiz Master David is hungry for blood.

    Army of the Dead Review Ep 2 of 2 (spoilers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 102:42


    We continue to dissect Zack Snyder's start of his possible new zombie franchise. Pulling no punches.

    Army of the Dead Review Ep 1 of 2 (spoilers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 55:21


    We deep dive into Zack Snyder's zombie infested action/horror. Does it breathe new life into a well walked subgenre or does it fall dead in its tracks?

    Zombies Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 110:13


    On our final episode of zombies, we talk about a few standouts that caught our attention.

    Zombies Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 68:26


    Mal and David talk RomZomCom with Shaun of the Dead and the revision of a classic in Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead. Also, David flubs an AC/DC credit. RIP Bon Scott.

    Zombies Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 67:27


    We're back! In this episode we talk about a key aspect of the zombie revival, Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead comic book.

    Zombies The Rising Part 1 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 86:49


    Today Mallory and David will be digging up the dead as they look at the very beginnings of the modern zombie. George A. Romero will be coming to get us as he takes centre stage in our discussions of the living dead.

    Vampires End. Part 6/6 of the Vampire Series.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 94:39


    The final episode of our look at the vampire genre (for now). The funny, the innovative and the animated. Want to leave a comment on the series? Leave a voicemail to be featured on the show or a comment on Twitter @MayViolence. https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    90s Vampires #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 118:44


    In part two of this decade, your hosts David and Mallory shift focus to the small screen and to the cities of Toronto and Sunnydale. Forever Knight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer is what they'll sink their teeth into. Also, a bonus segment!

    90s Vampires! #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 115:43


    I'm back with Mal, as we talk about some of the bigger vampire flicks that rolled out of the 1990s as well as some personal faves. We cover Coppola's Dracula, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film) and Interview with the Vampire. As well as From Dusk till Dawn and a drop of Bordello of Blood. More to come!

    Vampires The 80s. Part 3/6 of the Vampire Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 90:33


    I'm back with Mallory to discuss a new generation of vamps roaming the streets of the "modern age." They get cooler and more gory, also funny? Sorry for the time between episodes but covid delays hits even the smallest of productions. But like the undead, we rise again! ⚰️

    Vampires Beginnings #2 Part 2/6 of the Vampire Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 73:16


    Dracula Lives (sorta). His offspring get sequels, Dracula gets a new series (in colour!) and rubs shoulders with Marvel superheroes?!?! Join David and Mallory as Vampire Month continues!

    Vampires Beginnings #1 Part 1/6 of the Vampire Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 54:09


    Happy New Year! We start the year with the first of a series of episodes exploring horror's many sub-genres. First up, the Creatures of the Night. VAMPIRES. From myths to books to film. Special focus on the grandfather of them all, Dracula. Please join David and Mallory on their dark descent into the tombs.

    Black Christmas (1974) Roundtable Discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 29:31


    I'm joined by my horror movie group as we discuss the film. Guests: Emma, Scott and Steve. Topics include the mystery angle, pizza franchises and the late great, John Saxon.

    Horror Tropes Part 2 with Mallory Currie.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 28:42


    Continuing from last week we get into a few more tropes and somehow segway into Dawson's Creek?! Yeah, we get sidetracked quite a bit. Join us as we do.

    Horror Tropes Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 71:34


    Join me and my guest, Mallory, as we talk about the various familiar trappings of the horror film genre and take various detours along the way. Halloween, Friday the 13th and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre are a few subjects we discuss.

    In talk with my guest, Emma.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 46:20


    We chat about first horror experiences, favourite film type, what surprising film scared her at a young age, campfire stories, The Final Girl trope and scary Jenga? Intro/Outro theme produced and recorded by Gregg Hatton.

    Run to the Silent Hills. Run for your life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 16:23


    I recall my first experience with the nightmare fuel game on the PS1, Silent Hill. https://anchor.fm/maycontainviolence/message

    Right Pod of Doom.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 23:29


    My recollections and unabashed love for the Hellboy Universe that continues to this day. Also, I attempt some in-character readings! Frightened yet?

    Taking the Plunge.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 12:17


    In which I describe my first encounter with horror and how it affected me. Did I mention that I was 7 years old?

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