One couple talking about old and new horror movies, because of course.
A Horror Movie Podcast by Chris & Kelsey
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Get more at patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1582134931198615552 CW: Rape, Incest, Suicide, Domestic Violence It's Halloween Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey watch some pretty bad Halloween movies, unfortunately. There is yelling. The Classic Film: Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) "Six years after Michael Myers last terrorized Haddonfield, he returns there in pursuit of his niece, Jamie Lloyd, who has escaped with her newborn child, for which Michael and a mysterious cult have sinister plans” (IMDb.com). It happened. We've been mostly forgiving of the Halloween sequels, but 6—with its magic runes and nonsense plot—is absolutely the worst. The Modern Film: Halloween Ends (2022) "The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in this final installment of this trilogy” (IMDb.com). Despite giving us something we didn't know we needed (a smiling Laurie Strode), Halloween Ends decides to cap off the entire series by being mostly about some brand new character you don't like killing a bunch of other people you don't like. Audio Sources: "Awakening: Part 1" (Gargoyles S01E01) produced by Disney Television Animation "Halloween" (1978) produced by Compass International Pictures, et al. "Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers" produced by Miramax, et al. "Halloween Ends" produced by Blumhouse Productions, et al. "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back" produced by View Askew Productions, et al. "Léon: The Professional" produced by Gaumont, et al. "Liar Liar" produced by Universal Pictures & Imagine Entertainment "Science Fiction/Double Feature" written by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley and performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "Split" produced by Universal Pictures, et al.
Get more at www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1579246708701085696 It's Hellraiser Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey once again explore the further reaches of experience! The Classic Film: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) "An investigative reporter must send the newly unbound Pinhead and his legions back to Hell” (IMDb.com). After the initial classic and the better-than-you-might-expect sequel, the scope of the Hellraiser mythos spreads to the city streets, but has the series jumped the shark yet? The Modern Film: Hellraiser (2022) "A take on Clive Barker's 1987 horror classic where a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites” (Hulu). A complete refresh of the series, Hulu's Hellraiser joins the small collection of modern reboots that actually aren't that bad. Audio Sources: "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, et al. "Hellraiser" (1987) produced by New World Pictures, et al. "Hellraiser" (2022) produced by 20th Century Studios, et al. "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" produced by Fifth Avenue Entertainment & Trans Atlantic Entertainment "Hellraiser (VNV Nation Remix)" written by Johan van Roy and performed by Suicide Commando "Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale" produced by Chimichanga Productions, et al.
Get more at www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1577078428536143874 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault, Antisemitism, Racism, Homophobia, Harm to Animals It's Psycho Men Week on Pod Sematary and OUR 500th MOVIE!! Chris & Kelsey were going to see a punk show to celebrate but they had to return some video tapes. The Classic Film: American Psycho (2000) "A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies” (IMDb.com). This satirical indictment of 80s yuppie excess and unchecked male aggression certainly goes places, but is one of those places actually... misogyny? The Modern Film: Green Room (2015) "A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar” (IMDb.com). Anton Yelchin's final theatrical release, Green Room is American History X with more raw violence and none of the histrionics. Audio Sources: "American Psycho" produced by Lions Gate Films, et al. "Green Room" produced by Broad Green Pictures & Film Science "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" written by Jello Biafra and performed by Dead Kennedys
Get more at www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1574149430466387969 It's an Addams Family Double Feature on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey gladly feast on those who would subdue them! The "Original": The Addams Family (1991) "Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle” (IMDb.com). The 90s Addams Family managed to modernize the famous horror brood without losing their wit and bite, but does it still hold up? The "Remake": The Addams Family (2019) "The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families” (IMDb.com). While showing an occasional glimpse of quality, this Addams reboot is ultimately just a lame Illumination wannabe with often-flat humor and tired jokes. Audio Sources: "The Addams Family" (1991) produced by Orion Pictures, et al. "The Addams Family" (2019) produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, et al. "The Addams Family in New York" (The Addams Family [1973 TV Series] S01E01) produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions "Children of the Corn" (1984) produced by Hal Roach Studios, et al. "Frankenstein" (1931) produced by Universal Pictures "Street Fighter" (1994) produced by Capcom Entertainment, et al. "Watchmen" (2009) produced by Warner Bros., et al.
CW: Child Abuse/Molestation, Rape, Suicide It's Creepy Bromance Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey have been keeping the wrong sort of friends lately. The Classic Film: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) "Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer” (IMDb.com). This first-time outing from John McNaughton is well-directed and features a killer performance from Michael Rooker, but it certainly isn't for everyone. It's what Chris might call "effective stuff" or... "compelling stuff." The Modern Film: Creep (2014) "A young videographer answers an online ad for a one-day job in a remote town to record the last messages of a dying man” (IMDb.com). Creep is a testament to what can be made with two buddies and a camera. Accept no excuses from the Thankskillings of the world. Audio Sources: "Colonel Homer" (The Simpsons S03E20) produced by Gracie Films & 20th Century Fox Television "Creep" (2014) produced by Blumhouse Productions & Duplass Brothers Productions "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" produced by Maljack Productions "My Mistake" written by R. Brandle & P. Petraitis and performed by Lynne and the Lizards "Peachfuzz Theme (The Heart of a Lion)" written by Mark Duplass & Kyle Field and performed by Little Wings "Science Fiction/Double Feature" written by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley and performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Get more at www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1569075721519374337 CW: Alcoholism It's our second Birthday Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey use a ouija board for their birthdays and resurrect defective children's show animatronics! The Classic Film: Don't Panic (1987) "On his seventeenth birthday, Michael unwittingly unlocks the evil forces of a Ouija board” (IMDb.com). Often touted as the Nightmare on Elm Street of Mexico, this wacky "B" movie is pretty bad but in a very charming way. The Modern Film: The Banana Splits Movie (2019) "A family attends a live taping of The Banana Splits television series, but are forced to survive as soon as the characters go haywire and start a killing spree around the studio” (IMDb.com). There's a great concept, a lot of practical love, and some admirable spirit in this twisted resurrection of an actual 60s children's show, but while it may be respectable, the end product is not really much to look at. Audio Sources: "The Banana Splits Move" produced by Blue Ice Pictures & Blue Ribbon Content "Don't Panic" produced by Producciones Galubi S.A. de C.V. & Producciones Torrente S.A. "Don't Panic" (Cover Version) written by Jon Michael Bischof & performed by Tanner Sega (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKtp8k2yrwQ) "The Lost Boys" produced by Warner Bros. "Orgazmo" produced by Kuzui Enterprises, et al. "Total Recall" (1990) produced by Carolco Pictures & Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1566193505340313600 It's Birthday Rituals Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey watch some birthday-themed horror centered around sinister rituals for Chris' special day! The Classic Film: Alison's Birthday (1981) "A young girl is subjected to a reign of terror so that her soul can be transferred to the body of an old crone” (IMDb.com). Alison's Birthday is an Australian mash-up of concepts from other, better movies, but don't miss the charming forest for the trees. The Modern Film: Book of Monsters (2018) "Sophie's 18th birthday becomes a bloodbath when monsters descend upon her house and start to devour the party guests” (Epic Pictures). Book of Monsters is a Kickstarter flick full of nods to horror cliché, but—unlike Alison's Birthday—with none of the charm. Audio Sources: "Alison's Birthday" produced by The Australian Film Commission, et al. "Birthday" written by Lennon–McCartney and performed by The Beatles "Book of Monsters" produced by Dark Rift Films "The Fifth Element" produced by Gaumont & Pinewood Studios "Judge Reinhold/10,000 Maniacs" (Saturday Night Live S13E13) produced by Broadway Video & NBC Productions "Mad Max" (1979) produced by Kennedy Miller Productions & Mad Max Films "Math and King Solomon" (from The Top Part) written and performed by John Mulaney "Rosemary's Baby" (1968) produced by William Castle Productions "Skorpio" (Archer S01E06) produced by Radical Axis "Stonehenge" written by Christopher Guest, et al., and performed by Spinal Tap
Get more at www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1564105932811825152 CW: Suicide, Sexual Harassment It's Splintered Reality Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey awaken their inner mall goths and get freaky with time and space. The Classic Film: Donnie Darko (2001) "After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes” (IMDb.com). Donnie Darko is one of Kelsey's all-time faves from her youth, but does it hold up? And should you watch the Theatrical or Director's Cut? The Modern Film: Coherence (2013) "Strange things begin to happen when a group of friends gather for a dinner party on an evening when a comet is passing overhead” (IMDb.com). Filmed in the director's house on a micro-budget of $50,000, Coherence shows you can still do big things if you have the right big idea. Audio Sources: "Birthday" written by Lennon–McCartney and performed by The Beatles "Bitch" (Key and Peele S01E01) produced by Monkeypaw Productions, et al. "Coherence" produced by Bellanova Films & Ugly Duckling Films "Donnie Darko" produced by Flower Films, et al. "Head over Heels" written by Roland Orzabal & Curt Smith and performed by Tears for Fears "The Killing Moon" written by Will Sergeant, et al., and performed by Echo and the Bunnymen "Love Will Tear Us Apart" written by Ian Curtis, et al., and performed by Joy Division "Notorious" written by Simon Le Bon, et al., and performed by Duran Duran "Serious Night Live - SNL" via Saturday Night Live @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ED1I3yIoz0 "When the Lights Go Out" written by Eliot Kennedy, et al., and performed by Five "Wonderboy" written by Jack Black & Kyle Gass and performed by Tenacious D "Zack Snyder's Justice League" produced by Warner Bros., et al.
Get more at www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1561549628025147393 CW: Suicide, Rape, Rape Culture It's Back-to-School Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey pledge school societies where they live by the melodrama and die by the melodrama. The Classic Film: The Skulls (2000) "For Luke McNamara, an invitation to join the prestigious secret college organization, The Skulls, is a dream come true, until murder befalls another student” (Mill Creek Entertainment). The Skulls is not a horror movie, sorry. Instead, it's Baby's First Thriller, like a novel adapted into a children's picture book. But if you stick it out, the extreme goofiness might be enough to have you thinking it's so bad that it's good. The Modern Film: Initiation (2020) "Whiton University unravels the night a star-athlete is murdered, kicking off a spree of social media slayings that force students to uncover the truth behind the school's hidden secrets and the horrifying meaning of an exclamation point” (IMDb.com). Initiation is a strikingly shot and acted drama going through a pretty paint-by-numbers horror plot that becomes a mishmash of incredible, mediocre, and even inept moments, making it difficult to recommend despite being... kinda good, I guess? Audio Sources: "12 Angry Men" (1997 TV Movie) produced by MGM Television "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, et al. "Black Christmas" (1974) produced by Film Funding Ltd. of Canada, et al. "The Faculty" (1998) produced by Dimension Films & Los Hooligans Productions "The Fast and the Furious" (2001) produced by Universal Pictures, et al. "Initiation" produced by Shatterproof Films "The NeverEnding Story" produced by Constantin Film, et al. "Not Another Teen Movie" produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Showdown" written by Jeff Lynne and performed by the Electric Light Orchestra "The Skulls" (2000) produced by Universal Pictures, et al.
Get more at https://www.patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1559333171828641795 CW: Homophobia, Harm to Animals It's Predator vs. Prey Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey get to the choppah! The Classic Film: Predator (1987) "A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior” (IMDb.com). Crossover classic Predator is the best of both worlds: 80s Action and Killer Monster Horror. If you like both of these things, you'll enjoy Predator. If you don't like either... you'll still enjoy Predator. The Modern Film: Prey (2022) "Naru, a skilled warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth” (IMDb.com). Prey may lay... it on thick, but isn't that was Predator movies are for? Either way, it's still the best entry since the original. Audio Sources: "The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. "Coneheads" produced by Paramount Pictures "Hackers" produced by United Artists & Suftley "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" produced by Warner Bros., et al. "Predator" (1987) produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "Prey" (2022) produced by 20th Century Studios & Davis Entertainment "Showdown" written by Jeff Lynne and performed by the Electric Light Orchestra "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" produced by Carolco Pictures, et al. "Voice of Optimus Prime is also The Predator (vocalizations by Peter Cullen)" via TFcon @ https://youtu.be/gpjhI-eRE6c
Get more at patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1556480922513391616 CW: Rape It's Matrimony Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey went to a wedding this weekend, so they're in the mood... for wedding-themed horror! The Classic Film: Hatchet for the Honeymoon [Il rosso segno della follia] (1970) "A cleaver-wielding bridal designer murders various young brides-to-be in an attempt to unlock a repressed childhood trauma” (IMDb.com). Hatchet for the Honeymoon may not be Bava's best-known work, but if you're a fan of giallo (or American Psycho), you might not want to miss it. The Modern Film: Ready or Not (2019) "A bride's wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game” (IMDb.com). Ready or Not asks a lot of the viewer, but if you can put up with the silliness, there's a lot to love about it. Audio Sources: "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, et al. "Cabin in the Woods" produced by Lionsgate, et al. "Double Team" written and performed by Tenacious D "Dumb and Dumber To" produced by Universal Pictures, et al. "Hatchet for the Honeymoon" produced by Pan Latina Films, et al. "Ready or Not" (2019) produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, et al. "Ready or Not" written by Nel Ust Wyclef Jean, et al., and performed by Fugees "Run Rabbit Run" written by Ralph T. Butler & Noel Gay and performed by Flanagan and Allen
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1554240987651665920 CW: Suicide, Rape, Homophobia, Child Abuse It's Serial-Kidnappers-in-Masks Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey talk to strangers... and dead kids! The Classic Film: Kiss the Girls (1997) "Police hunting for a serial kidnapper are helped when a victim manages to escape for the first time” (IMDb.com). Despite its status as the first film appearance of Doctor/Detective Alex Cross, Kiss the Girls is still just one of a slew of mediocre, serial-killer thrillers churned out by the 90s. The Modern Film: The Black Phone (2021) "After being abducted and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims” (IMDb.com). A recent critical darling of the genre, Joe Hill and Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone is pretty compelling... if a tad overrated. Audio Sources: "American History X" produced by New Line Cinema, et al. "The Black Phone" produced by Blumhouse Productions, et al. "Boombastic" written by Orville Burrell, et al., and performed by Shaggy "Deadpool" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "Kiss the Girls" produced by Paramount Pictures & Rysher Entertainment "Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make" (Clerks S01E01) produced by View Askew Productions, et al. "The Little Mermaid" produced by Walt Disney Pictures, et al. "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" produced by Brooksfilms & Gaumont "The Sixth Sense" produced by Spyglass Entertainment, et al.
Get more at patreon.com/podsematary! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1552106330491461634 CW: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault It's Undying Ladies Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey go on a hike, meet some dead celebrities, and learn to flamingo dance. The Classic Film: Death Becomes Her (1992) "When a fading actress learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival” (IMDb.com). Death Becomes Her was unfairly maligned in its day, despite including three fantastically comic performances and a darkness that isn't depressing. The Modern Film: Life After Beth (2014) "A young man's recently deceased girlfriend mysteriously returns from the dead, but he slowly realizes she is not the way he remembered her” (IMDb.com). Life After Beth is a weird one—it's very clever and has a stacked cast, but it's somehow also difficult to recommend? Audio Sources: "Death Becomes Her" produced by Universal Pictures "Forrest Gump" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "Forever Young" written by Jim Cregan, et al., and performed by Rod Stewart "Life After Beth" produced by Abbolita Productions, et al. "The Stand" (1994 TV Miniseries) produced by Greengrass Productions & Laurel Entertainment Inc. "Spaceballs" (The Movie) produced by Brooksfilms & Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1549195416930885632 CW: Suicide, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Homophobia It's Meta Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey are self-referential and silly. Don't think too hard about it. The Classic Film: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) "The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper” (IMDb.com). Gremlins 2 was a too-late sequel to a pop culture phenomenon that didn't feel like the original at all. But if you can get over that, it sure is a lot of stupid fun. The Modern Film: The Final Girls (2015) "A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer” (IMDb.com). The Final Girls is a love letter to—not a takedown of—slasher films from the 80s. The logic may not work, but who cares, really? Audio Sources: "Bette Davis Eyes" written by Donna Weiss & Jackie DeShannon and performed by Kim Carnes "Cherry Pie" written by Jani Lane and performed by Warrant "The Final Girls" (2015) produced by Groundswell Productions "Gremlins" produced by Warner Bros. & Amblin Entertainment "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" produced by Warner Bros. & Amblin Entertainment "Hollywood Sequel Doctor" (Key and Peele S05E08) produced by Monkeypaw Productions, et al. "Joker" (2019) produced by Warner Bros., et al. "Looper" (2012) produced by TriStar Pictures, et al. "My Name is Bruce" produced by Dark Horse Entertainment & Image Entertainment "Spaceballs" produced by Brooksfilms & Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1546314325794508800 CW: Child Abuse, Harm to Animals It's Firestarter Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey try a double helping of the Stephen King adaptation and start bleeding from all sorts of places. The Original: Firestarter (1984) "A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic” (IMDb.com). Some wonky bits aside, an absolutely stacked cast turns out one of (in our minds) the actually good Stephen King adaptations. The Remake: Firestarter (2022) "A young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind” (IMDb.com). Compared to the book and the original film, this remake just doesn't stand up. But if you watch it first, you may think it's alright. Audio Sources: "Firestarter" (1984) produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company & Universal Pictures "Firestarter" (2022) produced by Blumhouse Productions, et al. "Firestarter" written by Liam Howlett, et al., and performed by The Prodigy "Hot Cold Sodas and Cold Hot Popcorn" by Nuthacker "The Langoliers" (1995 TV Miniseries) produced by Laurel Entertainment Inc., et al. "Old School" produced by Dreamworks Pictures & The Montecito Picture Company "Science Fiction/Double Feature" written by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley and performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" produced by Lucasfilm, et al. "Stephen King's IT" (1990 TV Miniseries) produced by Green/Epstein Productions, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Back us at http://patreon.com/PodSematary Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1543801002284838912 CW: Spousal Abuse, Rape It's American Independence Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey celebrate the 4th respectfully and neither kick the tires nor light the fires. The Classic Film: Uncle Sam (1996) "Desert Storm vet who was killed in combat rises from the grave on July Fourth, to kill the unpatriotic citizens of his hometown, after some teens burn an American flag over his burial site” (IMDb.com). It's better than we ever could have expected, but that can't hide its most egregious sin: Uncle Sam is mostly a boring movie. The Modern Film: Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) "Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough?” (IMDb.com). The original is by no means a masterpiece, but it made up for it in charisma. This sequel is just catastrophically bad and there's no amount of well-that-was-kinda-neat-I-guess that can make up for it. Audio Sources: "Firestarter" written by Liam Howlett, et al., and performed by The Prodigy "Independence Day" produced by Twentieth Century Fox & Centropolis Entertainment "Independence Day: Resurgence" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "Science Fiction/Double Feature" written by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley and performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "South Park" produced by Braniff, et al. "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" produced by Lucasfilm "Thank You for Being a Friend" written by Andrew Gold and Performed by Cynthia Fee "That's My Bush!" produced by Comedy Central, et al. "Theme from Shaft" composed and performed by Isaac Hayes "Uncle Sam" produced by A-Pix Entertainment, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1541216980711067648 CW: Rape, Suicide, Transmisogyny It's Urban Legends Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey round out the trilogy in a two-for-one episode to surprising results! The Classic Film: Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) "A film school is the center of a fresh spate of killings based on urban legends” (IMDb.com). It may not be a great movie, but is Final Cut our favorite UL? Actually... The Modern Film: Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005) "...a trio of high school friends chant an incantation, unleashing an evil spirit from the past with deadly consequences” (IMDb.com). While there are one or two things that are moderately cool about this final (for now) installment of the franchise, the fact that we have to say that should tell you everything you need to know. Hard to believe that this is the same director as Pet Sematary and Pet Sematary Two. Audio Sources: "Blossom" produced by Touchstone Television, et al. "Die Hard" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "Don't Whiz On The Electric Fence!" written and performed by Charlie Brissette, et al. "A Goofy Movie" produced by Walt Disney Pictures, et al. "Half Baked" produced by Robert Simonds Productions & Universal Pictures "Hook" produced by Amblin Entertainment & TriStar Pictures "Labyrinth" produced by The Jim Henson Company, et al. "Pet Sematary" produced by Paramount Pictures & Laurel Productions "Scream" produced by Dimension Films & Woods Entertainment "Urban Legend" produced by Phoenix Pictures, et al. "Urban Legends: Bloody Mary" produced by NPP Productions Inc. & Screen Gems "Urban Legends: Final Cut" produced by Phoenix Pictures, et al. "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" written by Vicki Wickham, et al., and performed by Dusty Springfield
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1538690146630979589 CW: Rape It's Monster Investigations Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey don't blame the actors for this very ranty episode of listener recommendations (Thanks, Aaron & Will!). The Classic Film: The Night Flier (1997) "A reporter is on the trail of a vampiric murderer who travels by plane” (IMDb.com). Believe it or not, this Stephen King adaptation starring Miguel Ferrer WASN'T made for TV. The Modern Film: Digging Up the Marrow (2014) "A documentary exploring genre-based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted by a man who claims he can prove that monsters are indeed real” (IMDb.com). Surprisingly, Adam Green's acting isn't all that bad (neither is Ray Wise's), and almost all of the monster effects are really cool. Unfortunately, that's about where the praise for this mockumentary-cum-advertisement stops. Audio Sources: "Digging Up the Marrow" produced by ArieScope Pictures "The Night Flier" produced by Night Flier Productions, et al. "Thinner" produced by Paramount Pictures & Spelling Films "Vampire's Kiss" produced by Hemdale & Magellan Pictures
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1536176582443732992 CW: Rape, Abuse of a Child with Disabilities, Harm to Animals It's Father's Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey get back-alley plastic surgery and second families. Look, it's all very confusing. The Classic Film: Stepfather 3: Father's Day (1992) "That psycho stepfather has escaped from the insane asylum and had his face surgically altered. Now he's married again, this time to a woman with a child in a wheelchair. He goes on a killing spree once again” (IMDb.com). It's Stepfather again, only cringier and even more prudish, and this time we don't even get Terry O'Quinn. It's the epitome of the unnecessary sequel. The Modern Film: The Wailing (2016) "Soon after a stranger arrives in a little village, a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman, drawn into the incident, is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter” (IMDb.com). The Wailing is a beautiful and very well-made but entirely too long movie with, ultimately, not a lot to say of substance about its subjects of choice. Audio Sources: "Eat Like an American" (from "Beyond the Pale") written and performed by Jim Gaffigan "Happy Together" written by Gary Bonner & Alan Gordon and performed by the Turtles "Hellraiser" (1987) produced by New World Pictures, et al. "Jacob's Ladder" (1990) produced by Carolco Pictures "Skyfire Cycle" (Brooklyn Nine-Nine S04E08) produced by Fremulon, et al. "Stepfather" (1987) produced by Incorporated Television Company "Stepfather 3" produced by Incorporated Television Company & Trimark Pictures "The Wailing" produced by Fox International Production, et al. "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" produced by Wolper Pictures
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1533580965510930432 CW: Suicide, Alcoholism It's the Devil's Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey read their bibles because what else are they going to do locked in this elevator? The Classic Film: Damien: Omen II (1978) "Damien the Antichrist, now about to turn thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile, dark forces begin to eliminate all those who suspect the child's true identity” (IMDb.com). This sequel to the incredible original is better than you might have anticipated, but there's not a lot of meat on the bones. The Modern Film: Devil (2010) "A group of people are trapped in an elevator and the Devil is mysteriously amongst them” (IMDb.com). M. Night Shyamalan co-produced this bottle episode of a movie about the devil on an elevator, and it's better than his track record at the time might have suggested. But it wasn't good enough to get a Night Chronicles Part Two. Audio Sources: "Damien: Omen II (1978)" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "Devil" (2010) produced by Night Chronicles, et al. "The Exorcist in 30 Seconds (and Re-enacted by Bunnies)" produced by Angry Alien Productions, LLC "A Fish Out of Water" (Family Guy S03E10) produced by 20th Century Fox Television, et al. "Forrest Gump" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "The Lion King" (1994) produced by Walt Disney Pictures & Walt Disney Animation Studios "May 7, 1992" (Entertainment Tonight) produced by Paramount Domestic Television, et al. "A Night at the Roxbury" produced by Broadway Pictures, et al. "When the Lights Go Out" written by Eliot Kennedy, et al., and performed by Five "Your Love" written by Onika Maraj, et al., and performed by Nicki Minaj
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1531125076254347264 CW: PTSD, Rape It's Memorial Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey honor our nation's fallen military personnel by watching two movies with very different vibes all about military experimentation on human bodies. Don't worry—it's not all a downer. The Classic Film: Jacob's Ladder (1990) "Mourning his dead child, a haunted Vietnam War veteran attempts to uncover his past while suffering from a severe case of dissociation. To do so, he must decipher reality and life from his own dreams, delusions, and perceptions of death” (IMDb.com). Jacob's Ladder is some important and heavy stuff, but that doesn't give it a free pass that its message and its context are almost completely divorced from one another, leading to a dilution of both. The Modern Film: Overlord (2018) "A small group of American soldiers finds horror behind enemy lines on the eve of D-Day” (IMDb.com). Overlord isn't much of a thinker, but it's consistently exciting and engaging for its entire runtime. Audio Sources: "Jacob's Ladder" (1990) produced by Carolco Pictures "Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed" produced by HBO "Overlord" (2018) produced by Bad Robot & Paramount Pictures
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1528570437608697856 CW: Homophobia, Transphobia, Suicide It's Graduation Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey celebrate their graduation by spending the night in a furniture warehouse with a killer! SHOCKING FINAL ACT TWIST: They killed another kid when they were eight! The Classic Film: Hide and Go Shriek (1988) "A group of teenagers spend the night in a furniture store for a graduation party. A psycho killer starts hunting them down one by one” (IMDb.com). An otherwise straightforward 80s slasher with some fun variations, Hide and Go Shriek's sketchy social mores are really where it lets you down. The Modern Film: Dead in 3 Days [In 3 Tagen bist du tot] (2006) "A peaceful mountain lake community is terrorized when a close-knit group of friends becomes the target of a mysterious deranged killer” (Vudu.com). The filmmakers here knew how to make a movie and knew what elements horror movies had, but they really didn't know how to put them all together, leaving the audience generally bored in spite of everything going on. Audio Sources: "Big Business" produced by Touchstone Pictures & Silver Screen Partners III "Clerks" produced by View Askew Productions & Miramax "Dead in 3 Days" produced by Allegro Film, et al. "Face/Off" produced by Touchstone Pictures, et al. "Hide and Go Shriek" produced by New Star Entertainment "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" produced by Brooksfilms & Gaumont "Young Frankenstein" produced by Gruskoff/Venture Films, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1525966818828922881 CW: Suicide, Homophobia, Incest It's Prom Night on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey awaken a 47-year-old, bitter, undead prom queen and kill their sisters to take their families! The Classic Film: Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) "Thirty years after her accidental death at her 1957 senior prom, the tortured spirit of prom queen Mary Lou Maloney returns to seek revenge” (IMDb.com). Prom Night II was not originally intended to be a sequel to the classic, slasher original—and it basically still isn't. It's a little bit boring sometimes, but it's also bizarre and deranged in some of the best ways. For a good time, call Mary Lou. The Modern Film: Killer Prom (2020) "After losing her mother in an accident, a teenager and her father welcome a distant cousin into their home. Hoping to claim the family as her own, the psychopath hatches a devious plan to recreate the prom she never experienced” (IMDb.com). This isn't even a movie that the-one-Lifetime-fanatic-we-found-online-who-reviewed-it could love. Stilted, inelegant, and was that a Wilhelm Scream we heard? Audio Sources: "Bill Hader/Arcade Fire" (Saturday Night Live S43E16) produced by Broadway Video & SNL Studios "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show" (The Simpsons S08E14) produced by Gracie Films & 20th Century Fox Television "Killer Prom" produced by NB Thrilling Films 6 "Prom Night" (1980) produced by Prom Night Productions, et al. "Prom Night II" produced by British Columbia Television, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1524976256625758208 It's Friday the 13th on Pod Sematary! Time for the fifth entry in both the Friday and Scream franchises! This week, Chris & Kelsey hallucinate famous killers and, by the end, become the killers themselves. The Classic Film: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) "Still haunted by his past, Tommy Jarvis, who, as a child, killed Jason Voorhees, is sent to a secluded halfway house in the countryside, where the killing of a young man triggers a brutal series of murders in the area” (IMDb.com). The franchise has abandoned even Jason Voorhees in favor of a new killer and a plethora of f-bombs and tits, but we'll be damned if it's not still a little entertaining. The Modern Film: Scream (2022) "25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past” (IMDb.com). The self-referential style of Scream has now folded in on itself and even the meta is meta. The fifth installment hasn't brought the franchise to ruin without Wes Craven—in fact, there's a lot to like here—but the execution leaves much to be desired. Audio Sources: "The Babadook" produced by Screen Australia, et al. "A Claymation Christmas Celebration" produced by Will Vinton Studios "Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th" produced by 1428 Films, et al. "Friday the 13th: A New Beginning" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "Juicy" written and performed by Christopher Wallace/The Notorious B.I.G. "Justice League" (2017) produced by Warner Bros., et al. "Let's Nab Oprah" (The Boondocks S01E11) produced by Adelaide Productions, et al. "M. Night Shaym-Aliens!" (Rick and Morty S01E04) produced by Harmonius Claptrap, et al. "Scream" (2022) produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "Skytanic" (Archer S01E07) produced by FX Network "Tune Up #1" (from Rent -- Original Broadway Cast Recording) written by Jonathan Larson and performed by Anthony Rapp & Adam Pascal
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1521367932260937733 CW: Rape, Abortion, Addiction, Eating Disorders It's Mother's Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey learn about the perils of motherhood and all the demons that come with it. The Classic Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) "The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world” (IMDb.com). It's happened. Nightmare on Elm Street is bad now. But don't worry—it gets worse. The Modern Film: Under the Shadow (2016) "As a mother and daughter struggle to cope with the terrors of the post-revolution, war-torn Tehran of the 1980s, a mysterious evil begins to haunt their home” (IMDb.com). More Persian mythology as metaphor made by Persians, please. Audio Sources: "Lawnmower Dog" (Rick & Morty S01E02) produced by Harmonius Claptrap, et al. "Let's Go" written by Ric Ocasek and performed by The Cars "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy" produced by Panic Productions & 1428 Films "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child" produced by New Line Cinema, et al. "Under the Shadow" produced by Wigwam Films, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1518658176890982400 It's a Stepford Wives Double Feature on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey make perfect robot versions of each other, but the replacements just run off together. The Original: The Stepford Wives (1975) "Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents” (IMDb.com). Just like Rosemary's Baby, which we love so much, this is yet another Ira Levin story about a woman undone by the selfish machinations of her husband after they move to a new home. Too bad this feminist thriller isn't nearly as effective as that. The Remake: The Stepford Wives (2004) "[Joanna Eberhart] has a hard time adjusting to Stepford's manicured environs and the overly accommodating attitude of the area women. Soon Joanna begins to suspect that something is not right, and she tries to uncover Stepford's secret” (RottenTomatoes.com). Just like Little Shop of Horrors, which we love so much, this is yet another over-the-top, satirical, horror remake from Frank Oz. Too bad this comedy isn't nearly as bold as that. Audio Sources: "Hercules" (1997) produced by Walt Disney Pictures, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "The Producers" (2005) produced by Universal Pictures, et al. "Science Fiction/Double Feature" written by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley and performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "The Stepford Wives" (1975) produced by Palomar Pictures International & Fadsin Cinema Associates "The Stepford Wives" (2004) produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "The Truman Show" produced by Paramount Pictures & Scott Rudin Productions
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1516188837134798852 CW: Domestic Abuse It's Earth Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey give off good vibes and talk in a very positive manner about plants—but are sure not to feed them! The Classic Film: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) "A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed” (IMDb.com). Little Shop of Horrors is wonderful and joyous and great and shut up if you don't like it. The Modern Film: The Happening (2008) "A science teacher, his wife, and a young girl struggle to survive a plague that causes those infected to commit suicide” (IMDb.com). The Happening is famously maligned as confirmation that M. Night Shyamalan's promising star had faded. You could argue that the wooden acting and silly-but-melodramatic premise are an intentional homage to 50s B-movies, but if that's the case, Shyamalan didn't go hard enough. Audio Sources: "An American Tail" produced by Don Bluth Productions, et al. "Anne Hathaway/The Killers" (Saturday Night Live S34E04) produced by Broadway Video, et al. "The Happening" (2008) produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun" written by Julie Brown, et al., and performed by Julie Brown "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986) produced by The Geffen Company "Nightmare on Mother Brain's Street" (Captain N: The Game Master S01E09) produced by Saban Productions "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Martin" (1992 TV Series) produced by You Go Boy! Productions & HBO Independent Productions "Take My Breath Away" written by Giorgio Moroder & Tom Whitlock and performed by Berlin
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1513644794572017664 It's Resurrection Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey have maybe seen one too many zombie movies, so it's a good thing both of these are pretty great. The Classic Film: Day of the Dead (1985) "Trapped in a missile silo, a small team of scientists, civilians, and trigger-happy soldiers battle desperately to ensure the survival of the human race. However, the tension inside the base is reaching a breaking point, and the zombies are gathering outside” (IMDb.com). The final installment of George A. Romero's original undead trilogy, Day of the Dead is a little slower than the others but a lot more brutal. The Modern Film: Train to Busan (2016) "While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan” (IMDb.com). Zombie tropes and Korean melodrama are the order of the day, but Train to Busan is still exceptionally made and full of great characters and moments. Audio Sources: "Day of the Dead" (1985) produced by United Film Distribution Company & Laurel Entertainment Inc. "The Door" (Game of Thrones S06E05) produced by Television 360, et al. "The Langoliers" (1995 TV Mini-Series) produced by Laurel Entertainment Inc., et al. "M1 A1" written by Damon Albarn & John Harrison and performed by Gorillaz "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Train to Busan" produced by Next Entertainment World, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1510826161894428673 CW: Suicide, Rape It's Haunted Dwelling Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey just moved into their new home, so they're taking this week to... I don't know, scare themselves? The Classic Film: The Sentinel (1977) "A young woman moves into an apartment in a building which houses a sinister evil” (IMDb.com). A Rosemary's Baby wannabe that makes several tasteless choices, The Sentinel is nevertheless a compelling tale that's generally well told. The Modern Film: The Innkeepers (2011) "During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay” (IMDb.com). As fans of Ti West's House of the Devil, Chris and Kelsey were gobsmacked that The Innkeepers could possibly have been made by the same person. Audio Sources: "Batman" (1966 TV Series) produced by 20th Century Fox Television & Greenway Productions "The Innkeepers" produced by Dark Sky Films & Glass Eye Pix "The Internet Is for Porn" (from Avenue Q) written by Jeffrey Marx and Robert Lopez & performed by Stephanie D'Abruzzo, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" produced by Brooksfilms & Gaumont "Rosemary's Baby" produced by William Castle Productions "The Sentinel" produced by Universal Pictures & Jeffrey Konvitz Productions "That Thing You Do!" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1508220345366372352 CW: Sexual Assault It's April Fools' Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey commit a prank that—believe it or not—goes wrong! The Classic Film: The Burning (1981) "A former summer camp caretaker, horribly burned from a prank gone wrong, lurks around an upstate New York summer camp bent on killing the teenagers responsible for his disfigurement” (IMDb.com). If you're expecting us to have a lot of good things to say about The Burning... don't. For the sin of kickstarting Harvey Weinstein's career, it could've at least had the common decency to be interesting. The Modern Film: Joy Ride (2001) "Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychopathic killer” (IMDb.com). 2001 was a hell of a time—movies like Joy Ride seemed a lot more compelling then. It's not bad by any means, but we both remember liking it more "back in the day." Audio Sources: "April Fools" (2007) produced by Links Entertainment & Pa Pa Productions "The Burning" (1981) produced by Cropsy Venture & Miramax "Club Dread" produced by Broken Lizard Industries, et al. "The Fast and the Furious" produced by Universal Pictures, et al. "Joy Ride" (2001) produced by New Regency Productions, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1505308331241582596 CW: Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty It's Purge Night on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey are executing righteous justice that vindicates their bloodlust. Have a safe night! The Classic Film: The New Kids (1985) "A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang” (IMDb.com). Lots of people would love to be the coolest, strongest, most righteous guy in their school. Loren McWilliams is that guy, and the punks at his new school have just given him an excuse to kick butt. The New Kids may be a little silly, but it can also be extremely intense, mainly due to some terrible assault and the fine acting of a young James Spader. The Modern Film: The Purge (2013) "A wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal” (IMDb.com). The Purge is a simple premise that many dismiss as puerile, but its politics are worth dissecting to get beneath the heavy-handed surface. Audio Sources: "Batman" (1989) produced by Warner Bros., et al. "Blade Runner" produced by Ridley Scott Productions, et al. "Jurassic Park" produced by Universal Pictures & Amblin Entertainment "Leprechaun 4: In Space" produced by Blue Rider Pictures "Monster in the Closet" (Brooklyn Nine-Nine S04E06) produced by Fremulon, et al. "The New Kids" produced by Columbia Pictures & Fogbound Inc. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "The Purge" (2013) produced by Blumhouse Productions, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1503916860626006016 CW: Sexual Assault, Transmisogyny, Suicide It's St. Patrick's Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey are in space now for some reason, investigating the source of the Dracula mythos. The Classic Film: Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) "Our deadly leprechaun is in space to woo a beautiful princess who is impressed with his gold and desires to separate him from it” (IMDb.com). It's not like the franchise could ever really be accused of "trying," but this movie would be bad even by porn standards if there were any actual sex in it. The Modern Film: Boys from County Hell (2020) "A crew of hardy road workers, led by a bickering Father and Son, must survive the night when they accidentally awaken an ancient Irish vampire” (IMDb.com). In the vein of other Irish horror-comedies like pod-favorite Grabbers, Boys from County Hell is a clever take on classic tropes that's worth your time. Audio Sources: "Boys from County Hell" produced by Six Mile Hill Productions "The Crucible" (1996) produced by Twentieth Century Fox "Die Hard" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "Home Improvement" produced by Wind Dancer Productions "Leprechaun 4: In Space" produced by Blue Rider Pictures "Meet the Cast | Willow | Disney+" via Lucasfilm @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPqk9k91TEk "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Robot Chicken: Star Wars III" produced by Stoopid Monkey, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1500935014724292619 CW: Suicide, Sexual Assault, Rape It's Meat Cute Week on Pod Sematary! Chris and Kelsey (and Amanda!) find true love in post-apocalyptic, old-timey, future France and do a little choreographed dance for the camera. The Classic Film: Delicatessen (1991) "Post-apocalyptic surrealist black comedy about the landlord of an apartment building who occasionally prepares a delicacy for his odd tenants” (IMDb.com). Yes, we know eating meat is terrible, but even this charming, funny, hopeful, and morbid fantasy isn't going to stop us. (Sorry!) The Modern Film: Fresh (2022) "The horrors of modern dating seen through one young woman's defiant battle to survive her new boyfriend's unusual appetites” (IMDb.com). Fresh is a delightful and horrible story that threatens to charm its audience in much the same way its villain does its protagonist. When Kelsey and Amanda saw it in previews, they knew Chris would love it, too. They were right. Audio Sources: "Delicatessen" produced by Constellation, et al. "Delicatessen trailer" via Casey Dake @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Mrs-dRk6w "Fresh" produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, et al. "Get Out" produced by Monkeypaw Productions, et al. "God of Thunder" (from Whiskey Icarus) written and performed by Kyle Kinane "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Sweet Talkin' Guy" written by Robert Schwartz, et al., and performed by The Chiffons "Thank You for Being a Friend" written by Andrew Gold and performed by Cynthia Fee "You're Not Good Enough" written by Devonté Hynes and performed by Blood Orange
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1497748354796687369 CW: Drug Use, Sexual Assault It's Nosferatu Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey celebrate 100 years since the premiere of Nosferatu by traveling far away to the land of robbers and ghosts. The Classic Film: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) "Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife” (IMDb.com). Nosferatu, which premiered in Germany on March 4th, 1922, is a classic of horror, silent film, and cinema itself and for good reason. A sort of bastardized version of Bram Stoker's Dracula story, Nosferatu manages to thrill and frighten without speaking a word. The Modern Film: Shadow of the Vampire (2000) "The filming of Nosferatu is hampered by the fact that its star, Max Schreck, is taking the role of a vampire far more seriously than seems humanly possible” (IMDb.com). Shadow of the Vampire asks the question, "What if Max Schreck was really a vampire and F.W. Murnau knew it?" A very bizarre, but simultaneously silly and frightening film, and featuring brilliant performance all around, Shadow of the Vampire manages to be a worthwhile watch. Audio Sources: "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" produced by Brooksfilms, et al. "Nosferatu" (1922) produced by Jofa-Atelier Berlin-Johannisthal and Prana-Film GmbH "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Shadow of the Vampire" produced by BBC Films, et al. "Silent Sunday Nights on TCM" hosted by Ben Mankiewicz "Threw It on the Ground" written by Drew Campbell & The Lonely Island and performed by The Lonely Island "Which Dracula Film is Most Faithful to the Book?" via Cinemassacre @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9D74m628gQ
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1495864290250661888 CW: Suicide, Molestation It's Presidents' Day on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey can see the future and the future is fighting a mummy with JFK! The Classic Film: The Dead Zone (1983) "A man awakens from a coma to discover he has a psychic ability” (IMDb.com). Cronenberg, King, and Walken sound like a can't-miss combination, and—for the most part—it is. Strangely, especially considering the names, it isn't very horrific, though. The Modern Film: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) "Elvis Presley and a black JFK stay in a nursing home where nothing happens—until a wayward Egyptian mummy comes and sucks out the old people's souls thru their a-holes. The two decide to fight back” (IMDb.com). Bubba Ho-Tep was a pretty big deal in certain circles when it came out. Of course, it was. I mean, the cast and concept alone are killer. Right? Audio Sources: "Bubba Ho-Tep" produced by Silver Sphere Corporation "The Dead Zone" produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company & Lorimar Film Entertainment "Fight Club" produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, et al. "Maximum Overdrive" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group "My Name is Bruce" produced by Dark Horse Entertainment & Image Entertainment "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Pet Sematary" (2019) produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "The Raven" (from Hal Willner's "Closed On Account Of Rabies") written by Edgar Allan Poe and performed by Christopher Walken "Team America: World Police" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1493129598921428993 CW: Emotionally and physically abusive relationships, Manipulation, Gaslighting, Suicide, Rape It's Valentine's Day and that means it's Toxic Relationships Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey play couples-therapists to murderous dolls and a love triangle! Plus, Kelsey is very pleased with herself for coming up with so many relevant break-up songs! The Classic Film: Bride of Chucky (1998) "Chucky, the doll possessed by a serial killer, discovers the perfect mate to kill and revive into the body of another doll” (IMDb.com). Believe it or not: we really enjoyed the Tiffany/Chucky dynamic and the silly/serious juxtaposition, but you can see where the franchise is headed and, based on the last scene, we're not looking forward to it. The Modern Film: My Valentine (2020) "A pop singer's songs and artistic identity have been stolen by her ex-boyfriend/manager and shamelessly pasted onto his new girlfriend/protégé. Locked together in a small concert venue after hours, the three of them confront the emotional abuses of the past...until things turn violent” (IMDb.com). The filmmakers responsible for My Valentine may not have made the most original product themselves (especially when you know the real story), but at least the fun they were having bleeds out of the screen (and the speakers). Audio Sources: "Black Sheep" written by Emily Haines & James Shaw and performed by Metric "Chicago" (2002) produced by Miramax, et al. "Clue" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "deja vu" written by Olivia Rodrigo, et al., and performed by Olivia Rodrigo "Heartbeats" written by Karin Dreijer & Olof Dreijer and performed by The Knife "I Want You Back" written by The Corporation and performed by The Jackson 5 "I Will Survive" written by Freddie Perren & Dino Fekaris and performed by Gloria Gaynor "Irreplaceable" written by Beyoncé Knowles, et al., and performed by Beyoncé "The Lion King" (1994) produced by Walt Disney Pictures & Walt Disney Animation Studios "My Name is Bruce" produced by Dark Horse Entertainment & Image Entertainment "My Valentine" (Into the Dark S02E05) produced by Blumhouse Television & Hulu "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "The Scientist" written by Chris Martin, et al., and performed by Coldplay "Sweatpants" written by Donald Glover, et al., and performed by Childish Gambino ft. Problem "Thank You for Smoking" produced by Room 9 Entertainment "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Taylor's Version)" written by Taylor Swift, et al., and performed by Taylor Swift "With or Without You" written and performed by U2
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1490810936692666371 It's Vampire Week on Pod Sematary! Chris, Kelsey, and special guest Bob fill some squirt guns with holy water and take in a Tim Cappello concert on the beach. The Classic Film: The Lost Boys (1987) "After moving to a new town, two brothers discover that the area is a haven for vampires” (IMDb.com). We absolutely adore this movie and for good reason. It just so perfectly exemplifies a specific style from a specific time that makes Kelsey say, "They were right in the 80s." The Modern Film: Bloodsucking Bastards (2015) "A down-on-his-luck cubicle worker and his slacker best friend discover their new boss is a vampire who is turning their coworkers into the undead.” (IMDb.com). Bloodsucking Bastards is a terrific comedy trapped in the shell of a fairly okay movie. It's certainly not what you might call a great movie, but the moments where it approaches perfection make it worth your time. Audio Sources: "Are Traps Gay?" via ContraPoints @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbBzhqJK3bg "Bloodsucking Bastards" produced by Fortress Features & MTY Productions "Gingerdead Man vs Evil Bong" produced by Full Moon Features "The Lost Boys" produced by Warner Bros. "No Pain, No Gain" (Go-Big Show S02E04) produced by Propagate Content & Matador Content "The Overmining" (Brooklyn Nine-Nine S04E09) produced by Fremulon, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Reservoir Dogs" produced by Live Entertainment & Dog Eat Dog Productions Inc. "Surf Nazis Must Die" produced by Troma Entertainment
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1487529498874724359 CW: Sexual Assault, Addiction It's Ghostbusters Week again on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey wrap up the franchise (for now) and get into serious conversations about the function of the proton pack. The Classic Film: Ghostbusters II (1989) "The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business” (IMDb.com). Ghostbusters II is often maligned for being too kid-friendly and lacking the edge of the original, but it stacks up surprisingly well even if it isn't quite as good. If you think the Ghostbusters franchise isn't for kids, you're fooling yourself. The Modern Film: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) "When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind” (IMDb.com). Afterlife is actually a pretty good movie (if a little too long) and honors the franchise and Harold Ramis well. So what do you do when it's not a very good Ghostbusters movie? Audio Sources: "Ghostbusters" (1984) produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Ghostbusters" (1986 TV Series) produced by Filmation Associates & Tribune Broadcasting Company "Ghostbusters" (2016) produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Ghostbusters II" produced by Columbia Pictures "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)" written by Robert Clivillés & Freedom Williams and performed by C+C Music Factory "Higher and Higher" written by Gary Jackson, et al., and performed by Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher" written by Gary Jackson, et al., and performed by Howard Huntsberry "Magic" written and performed by Mick Smiley "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Social Psychology" (Community S01E04) produced by Harmonius Claptrap, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1485773811412705283 CW: Suicide It's a Creature Feature Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey finally find out why he's called Pumpkinhead when his head isn't shaped like a pumpkin! The Classic Film: Pumpkinhead (1988) "After a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers” (IMDb.com). Famed creature creator Stan Winston's directorial debut is the sort of film that most people outside the general horror fandom probably haven't even heard of, but it garners certain respect among the faithful and for good reason. We wouldn't say it's "stellar" but it's certainly charming and very enjoyable. Oh, and Pumpkinhead be throwin' folks. The Modern Film: A Quiet Place (2018) "In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing” (IMDb.com). A Quiet Place may be a motherlode for pedants, but to fall down that hole would be to miss the incredible performances and atmosphere that make the movie pretty dang good. Plus, it makes Chris cry. Audio Sources: "The Exorcist in 30 Seconds (and Re-enacted by Bunnies)" produced by Angry Alien Productions, LLC "Gin and Juice" written by Calvin Broadus and performed by Snoop Dogg "London Calling" written by Joe Strummer & Mick Jones and performed by The Clash "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Pumpkinhead" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group & Lion Films "A Quiet Place" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al. "Redneck Rampage" (PC) developed by Xatrix and produced by Interplay Entertainment "Rock-A-Doodle" produced by Goldcrest Films International & Sullivan Bluth Studios "Thank You for Smoking" produced by Room 9 Entertainment "Too Little Too Late" written by Billy Steinberg, et al., and performed by JoJo
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1482969576170090498 CW: Suicide, Hate Crimes, Police Brutality It's Candyman Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey dip their toes into the race discussion before immediately admitting that they don't have the expertise required to discuss it with any authority. It's fun! The Classic Film: Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) "The Candyman is back, trying to convince his descendent, an artist, to join him” (IMDb.com). Candyman 3—following another location change to Los Angeles this time—isn't good, but it isn't as bad as you might think. It's certainly no Farewell to the Flesh. The Modern Film: Candyman (2021) "A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began” (IMDb.com). This new Candyman is an updated take on race relations in America and tries to adapt the Candyman mythos to its modern setting, mostly successfully. It's compelling and beautifully shot if not at all scary. Audio Sources: "The Candy Man" written by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley and performed by Sammy Davis Jr. "Candy Man (Instrumental)" produced by Stage & Screen Music Ltd "Candyman" (2021) produced by Monkeypaw Productions, et al. "Candyman: Day of the Dead" produced by Artisan Entertainment & Aurora Productions "Fill Me with the Gobi Desert" (from "Glorious") written and performed by Eddie Izzard "Jsu Garcia ALS IceBucket Challenge & Nomination" via MSIA LiveOnline @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkfyRXsATDc "The Mask" produced by New Line Cinema & Dark Horse Entertainment "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Urban Legend" produced by Phoenix Pictures, et al.
2021 was yet another dumpster fire and Chris and Kelsey are looking on the bright side by paying tribute to the best movies they watched last year! Plus, our personal Top 10 lists and the 10 movies on which we disagreed with the critics the most! To listen to these episodes and check out their individual source credits, click the links below: 10: https://bit.ly/3rcYm0O 9: https://bit.ly/3zRZ9If 7 (Tied): https://bit.ly/3HS1HsB 7 (Tied): https://bit.ly/3fdDrou 6: https://bit.ly/3tg8VCz 5: https://bit.ly/34FQZav 4: https://bit.ly/3F8W9Z2 3: https://bit.ly/3tg8VCz 2: https://bit.ly/3FgLfk6 1: https://bit.ly/3K1pA31 Additional Audio Sources: "Bowie" (Flight of the Conchords S01E06) produced by Home Box Office & British Broadcasting Corporation "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" (Stranger Things S01E01) produced by Monkey Massacre, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Young Frankenstein" produced by Gruskoff/Venture Films, et al.
2021 was yet another dumpster fire and Chris and Kelsey are saying goodbye by paying tribute to the worst movies they watched last year! Plus, our personal Bottom 10 lists and the 10 movies that divided us the most! To listen to these episodes and check out their individual source credits, click the links below: 10: https://bit.ly/3FVKFcs 9: https://bit.ly/3JBNFNB 8: https://bit.ly/3qPybgt 7: https://bit.ly/3zppPQA 6: https://bit.ly/3sVpPpV 5: https://bit.ly/3JBNFNB 4: https://bit.ly/3JycSbL 3: https://bit.ly/3JycSbL 2: https://bit.ly/32XWCQz 1: https://bit.ly/3HDPk3v Additional Audio Sources: "Keke Palmer Takes a Lie Detector Test | Vanity Fair" via Vanity Fair @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwAAAOa9Kk "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1475600062050971658 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest It's New Year's Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey spend the last show of the year looking for someone to kiss at midnight. The Classic Film: Angel Heart (1987) "A private investigator is hired by a man who calls himself Louis Cyphre to track down a singer named Johnny Favorite. But the investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn” (IMDb.com). Mickey Rourke gets really melodramatic in probably one of his best roles opposite a Robert De Niro the likes of which you've likely never seen before. Angel Heart doesn't really stick the landing, but it's a beautiful and troubling movie. The Modern Film: Midnight Kiss (2019) "Midnight Kiss follows a group of longtime gay best friends and their straight female bestie as they head to a beautiful desert home to celebrate New Year's Eve. One of their annual traditions is to play a game called Midnight Kiss... [but] the group faces another challenge when a sadistic killer wants in on the game” (IMDb.com). Part of Hulu's Into the Dark series of holiday horror movies, Midnight Kiss does what no other movie in the series we've seen so far has been able to do and actually delights us. Audio Sources: "Angel Heart" produced by Carolco International N.V., et al. "Anything Can Happen Day" (from The Mickey Mouse Club) written and performed by Jimmie Dodd "Anything Could Happen" written by Ellie Goulding & Jim Eliot and performed by Ellie Goulding "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" produced by Dramatic Features & Warfield "James McAvoy/Meek Mill" (Saturday Night Live S44E11) produced by Broadway Video & SNL Studios "Midnight Kiss" (Into the Dark S02E04) produced by Blumhouse Television & Hulu "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "psa if youre a shit talking director make sure to mute ur shit on zoom mtgings" via @lukasgage at https://twitter.com/lukasgage/status/1329891756020695041?s=20 "The Santa Clause" produced by Walt Disney Pictures, et al.
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1472667488622055431 It's Actually Christmas Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey make this holiday season musical! The Classic Film: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) "Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion” (IMDb.com). This is one of the Christmas movies that we watch every year, and we're still excited to talk about it. The Modern Film: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) "A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven—at Christmas—forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash, and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones” (IMDb.com). Anna and the Apocalypse is passable insofar as it's one of the few musical comedy horrors in existence, but it's a goldmine of a premise that isn't exploited for its opportunities nearly enough. Audio Sources: "Anna and the Apocalypse" produced by Black Camel Pictures, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "The Nightmare Before Christmas" produced by Touchstone Pictures, et al. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (The Movies That Made Us S03E07) produced by The Nacelle Company
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1470235584107094025 CW: Rape It's our first Christmas Horror Week of 2021 here on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey sorta just meander from kill to kill with no real focus or driving force. The Classic Film: To All a Goodnight (1980) "A group of teenagers at a party find themselves being stalked by a maniacal killer in a Santa Claus costume” (IMDb.com). Despite the fact that this movie came out first (just barely), it still manages to feel like it has ripped off tropes from better movies (Prom Night, Terror Train, Friday the 13th, etc.). That's probably because To All a Goodnight is pretty lifeless and uninspired. The Modern Film: The Gingerdead Man (2005) "An evil yet adorable Gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer—this real-life cookie monster wreaks havoc on the girl who sent the killer to the electric chair” (IMDb.com). Subtracting the intro, establishing shots, and the credits, this movie runs less than 60 minutes and it still feels too long. It's okay for a movie to be silly, but it should be clever, too. Audio Sources: "Army of Darkness" produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company, et al. "Clue" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al "The Gingerdead Man" produced by Full Moon Entertainment, et al. "Hocus Pocus" produced by Walt Disney Pictures & Touchwood Pacific Partners 1 "Motherboy XXX" (Arrested Development S2E13) produced by The Hurwitz Company, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Scary Movie" produced by Dimension Films, et al. "Scream" produced by Dimension Films & Woods Entertainment "Spider-Man" produced by Columbia Pictures "To All a Goodnight" produced by Four Features Partners
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1467992229373526030 CW: Rape, incest It's Amityville Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey botch an exorcism and inherit a theater! The Classic Film: Amityville II: The Possession (1982) "A dysfunctional family moves into a new house, which proves to be satanic, resulting in the demonic possession of their teenage son” (IMDb.com). The Amityville series hasn't quite gone bonkers yet, but this second entry is weird in uncomfortable ways. It's fairly interesting in its execution, but you couldn't say it's great. The Modern Film: Amityville Playhouse (2015) "A teenager and her friends become trapped in a haunted theater with a disturbing connection to Amityville's secret past” (IMDb.com). I'm sure we're tempting fate here, but there's certainly no way the franchise can get any worse than this, the 12th entry. Audio Sources: "Amityville II: The Possession" produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company, et al. "The Amityville Horror" (2005) produced by Platinum Dunes, et al. "Amityville Playhouse" produced by Scrapfilms "April Fools" (2007) produced by Links Entertainment & Pa Pa Productions "I Can't Believe You've Done This" via PWee28 @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKbU8B-QVZk "Kung Pow: Enter the Fist" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al. "The Nightman Cometh" (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S04E13) produced by Sunny Television Productions, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Pulp Fiction" produced by A Band Apart, et al. "Rocky" produced by Chartoff-Winkler Productions "So Good" written by LaTavia Roberson, et al., and performed by Destiny's Child "The Wiz" (1978) produced by Universal Pictures & Motown Productions
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1465075447973113859 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Suicide It's Movies-based-on-Stephen-King-novels-about-women-stuck-in-a-single-location-and-harassed-by-dogs,-both-of-which-star-primary-actors-from-E.T. Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey really need to come up with a safeword. The Classic Film: Cujo (1983) "Cujo, a friendly St. Bernard, contracts rabies and conducts a reign of terror on a small American town” (IMDb.com). Cujo is a thrilling story that manages to wring a lot of pathos out of a little premise, but will never be as good as the first time you saw it. The Modern Film: Gerald's Game (2017) "When a harmless game between a married couple in a remote retreat suddenly becomes a harrowing fight for survival, wife Jessie must confront long-buried demons within her own mind - and possibly lurking in the shadows of her seemingly empty house” (Intrepid Pictures). Like Mike Flanagan is wont to do, Gerald's Game is heavy on trauma and emotion at the expense of the scares. It's still a great movie, but maybe not a great *horror* movie. Audio Sources: "Cujo" produced by Sunn Classic Pictures & TAFT Entertainment Pictures "Gerald's Game" produced by Intrepid Pictures "The Impression That I Get" written by Dicky Barrett & Joe Gittleman and performed by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "The Shining" (1997 TV Mini-series) produced by Lakeside Productions & Warner Bros. Television
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1462558898255122437 CW: Suicide, Drunk Driving It's Thanksgiving on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey are thankful for two more movies that are only tangentially related to the holiday. The Classic Film: Blood Rage (1987), aka Slasher, aka Nightmare at Shadow Woods "A boy kills a man and accuses his twin brother of the murder, and the innocent brother ends up institutionalized while his psychotic twin goes free. 10 years later, the innocent twin escapes, which triggers his brother into killing again” (IMDb.com). This overlooked gem from the slasher boom era of the 80s has more to offer than you might assume at first glance. Creative effects, ridiculous characters, and a killer soundtrack make us wonder why people don't talk about it more often. The Modern Film: Escape Room (2019) "Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms and must use their wits to survive” (IMDb.com). It may be all kinds of dumb, but the more authentic escape room touches and playful camerawork still make this movie pretty fun. Just don't expect anything profound or life-changing. Audio Sources: "Backpackers" written and performed by Childish Gambino "Blood Rage" produced by Film Limited Partnership "Escape Room" (2019) produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Introduction to Film" (Community S01E03) produced by Sony Pictures Television, et al. "Mallrats" produced by View Askew Productions, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "The Story of Everest" (Mr. Show with Bob and David S04E04) produced by Independent Film Channel
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1460049282979926017 CW: Suicide, Sexual Harassment It's a Ghostbusters Double Feature on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey find out what it is to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar this day, I can tell you! The Original: Ghostbusters (1984) "Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers” (IMDb.com). Barring a minor amount of gags that didn't age very gracefully, this horror-comedy classic is exactly as genius as the current zeitgeist would imply. The Remake: Ghostbusters (2016) "Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat” (IMDb.com). Recasting the classic with women didn't ruin this movie. It not being very good did. Audio Sources: "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" produced by Morgan Creek Entertainment "Ghostbusters" (1984) produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Ghostbusters" (2016) produced by Columbia Pictures, et al. "Ghostbusters" (The Movies that Made Us S01E03) produced by Netflix "Janine, You've Changed" (The Real Ghostbusters S06E01) produced by DIC Entertainment "Lonesome Ghosts" (1937) produced by Walt Disney Productions "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones
Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1457498454486364162 CW: Harm to Children and Animals It's a Frankenstein Double Feature on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey drop out of medical school and 3D-print a human man to find out who the REAL monster is. The "Original": Frankenstein (1931) "Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts” (IMDb.com). While not a faithful adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic novel, 1931's Frankenstein is a classic itself with not an inconsiderable amount of quality in its brisk runtime. The "Remake": Frankenstein (2015) "A married couple of scientists create a modern-day monster” (IMDb.com). This modern retelling of the story we already know and love by Bernard Rose, director of the original Candyman, begins with a promise of novelty that it fails to keep. Audio Sources: "Awakening: Part 1" (Gargoyles S01E01) produced by Disney Television Animation "Clue" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al "Feed My Frankenstein" written by Alice Cooper, et al., and performed by Alice Cooper "Frankenstein" (1931) produced by Universal Pictures "Frankenstein" (2015) produced by Bad Badger, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Science Fiction/Double Feature" written by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley and performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "Sound of da Police” written by Lawrence Parker, et al., and performed by KRS-One "Treehouse of Horror" (The Simpsons S02E03) produced by Gracie Films & 20th Century Fox Television "Young Frankenstein" produced by Gruskoff/Venture Films, et al.
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