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This years final tribute is a film so vile and so disgusting it caused absolute chaos from the moment it released. Changing the course of cinematic horror, The Exorcist has been turning heads for decades and this Halloween we are here to talk about it. 

Cobbled together with audio bits from fresh audio channels, tonights creation is alive and in your feed. The second feature in Universal's Monster catalogue, James Whale brought Mary Shelley's novel to life in a form that shocked audiences in 1931. Adding aspects of the German expressionist movement with a  performance by Boris Karloff that immortalized the creature as a horror legend, tonight we are discussing Frankenstein.

Horror is an interesting genre that captures many stories in its web, as well as ghosts in a glass house. The campiest cult film we have done for Halloween Horror Month is here in the remake to the 1960 original. The film with enough energy, world building and Matthew Lillard to get us through the night. This is Thirteen Ghosts...or Thir13en Ghosts....or 13 Ghosts...its a movie with ghosts.

We have such sights to show you.Before we begin that dreadful affair, join us as we return to our yearly tradition giving tribute to horror. This years first offering is Clive Barkers 1987 classic Hellraiser. A film about pain, pleasure, chaos and what the human soul is worth to gain it all. Disturbing to some, beautiful to others.

In a land far, far away two unlikely heroes took upon a quest that didn't require the sharpest tools in the shed. It did however change our cultures landscape in the moment and to this day. A landmark in animation, film, nostalgia and meme culture. This is one of the most requested shows yet and we are happy to finish our Summer Drive-In on the highest note with Shrek.

Keanu Reeves has to stop a terrorist from blowing up an LA public bus with a bomb that will detonate if the speed goes below 50mph. That's it, that's the movie. Join us tonight at our Summer Drive-In as we discuss the 90s action thriller Speed.

The early 2000s were the breeding ground for modern geek culture with science fiction, fantasy, action and adventure in every direction. An expensive pirate epic based on a Disneyland ride was the last franchise that anyone expected to be included in that mix. Tonight for the second film in our summer program we are discussing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

A show 65 million years in the making. Jurassic Park is a landmark film technically and thematically for the craft as a whole. Filmmakers have been recreating dinosaurs since the dawn of the art form but nothing at the time or since has come close to this. Blending paleontology, stop motion, animatronics and computer graphics. Spielberg brought to life the titans of the lost world into a literal theme park ride of a movie. Hold onto your butts and strap in for tonights drive-in premiere of this seminal classic. 

Endless possibility and variance is what makes comic book protagonists so entertaining. None more so than Stephen Strange as the master of the mystic arts. A sequel 6 years in the making that's supposed to be filled with a cameo every minute...there is a lot riding on the good doctors shoulders. With Sam Raimi back in the directors chair after 15 years we have a film that is more bold and deliciously horrific than any Marvel film under the rats dynasty. A love letter to Strange's more horrific stories and Raimi's own Evil Dead....today we are discussing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

When a masked killer begins leaving riddles and destruction in his wake, Bruce Wayne must unravel a mystery rooted to his own past and Gothams future. Matt Reeves visionary direction casts a nuanced and fresh shadow on the Dark Knight that calls back to nearly every powerful interpretation in his history. Already considered one of the best comic book films of all time, on todays episode we are discussing The Batman.

The finale to a trilogy that broke boundaries is a hard task for anyone. With leaks, revisions, and human loss being a factor...well its a miracle we're talking about a finale at all. A film that has divided fans on every side of the fanbase since opening night, on todays episode we are watching and discussing The Dark Knight Rises.

A legendary performance, a tragic story, and a masterclass in filmmaking's powerful force. The follow up to Batman Begins found Christopher Nolan with a more nuanced and intricate story to tell. With a returning cast and two stellar villains that would juxtapose Bruce Wayne's mental state in more ways than one. Creating a mad scramble of a crime thriller with Heath Ledgers Joker as the star of the show in what would define the genre and his career before his passing. This is the Dark Knight.

It was nearly a decade since the world saw its greatest detective. With a new generation of the genre taking root, Christopher Nolan brought forward a new vision that would redefine how comic book movies were perceived and how films would be made. Gone was the camp that killed the franchise, in its place was a grounded take on the Dark Knight with all the prestige, horror and drama that existed in the panels of his books.

| SPOILER REVIEW PODCAST|A failed spell creates a multiversal rift attracting everyone that knows Peter Parker is Spider-Man from other universes. These include villains like Doc Ock, Sandman, Electro, The Lizard, and Green Goblin. Removing these variants from the timeline is one thing but when Pete learns that their fate is to die….his actions cause a chain of events that lead down a path of destruction. In his darkest hour, Peter discovers the curse that has plagued others before him, beyond the multiverse.

In the aftermath of Endgame, Peter finds himself at odds with everything he's ever wanted in a world he doesn't understand. Running away from his responsibility as Spider-Man, wanting to spend the summer with his friends in Europe and impress MJ along the way. Being the next leader of the Avengers after losing Tony Stark is the last thing on his mind. However the dreaded Parker luck is a universal constant and the mantle he is about to inherit comes with much more than he knows...and even less that he can see.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a sprawling tapestry that has brought us entertainment for years. However it was always missing Marvel's flagship hero. When the second reboot came for Spidey the collective agreement was that Marvel Studios would fix what had been broken. With a younger Peter Parker (Tom Holland) that was no longer the only hero in New York who grew up idolizing the Avengers. With a stellar ensemble cast and story that highlights the optimistic early days of the worlds greatest superhero in the twilight of the MCU's silver age.

Tragedy was always embedded into Peters DNA even after the Spider bite. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 leaned into this with its narrative but behind the scenes drama would be its ultimate downfall. In order to keep up with a growing landscape, Sony pushed its second film to set up a whole Spider-Man cinematic universe to rival the MCU. Juggling Electro, Rhino, The Death of Gwen Stacy and setting up the sinister six. What we got was a movie that was destined for greatness which can be seen in snapshots but not the final cut. 

After the collapse of Spider-Man 4, plans to reboot the franchise with a more grounded, modern and realistic vision for Spidey moved forward. Pioneered by indie filmmaker Marc Webb, this iteration of Peter Parker promised to shed a light on the loss of his parents and highlight the Gwen Stacy storyline. With Andrew Garfield taking the mantle we got a nuanced but different universe to swing through with The Amazing Spider-Man. One which had all the potential greatness of the previous films, with the lingering corporate trappings that destroyed it still weaving a web of its own.

A trilogy's natural progression has always been something rare to see fully realized. The Dark Knight and Captain America trilogies serve as prime examples of how it can be done right. However the Spider-Man trilogy has served how the pitfalls of studio interference can create a greater villain than anything possible. A film that was so contentious within the comic book community for nearly a decade, this episode we break down the tragic nature of Spider-Man 3. The production, the film and its legacy since it released.

What happens when life's hardships meets the proportionate strength of a spider? You get one of the best superhero movies ever made. The follow up to the groundbreaking and record smashing hit from 2002 had a lot on its shoulders. Sam Raimi upped the stakes for Peter Parker in every way physically but it was the mental and emotional battle which became the webhead's greatest yet. A multi faceted dive into the character that has set the standard for every movie since then, on todays show we discuss Spider-Man 2.

In the summer of 2002, a radioactive spider bit a mild mannered teenager and the world would never be the same. Gaining the proportionate strength of a spider along with tensile webbing and the ability to crawl on walls, Peter Parker became Spider-Man. Director Sam Raimi did what many had tried to do for years and brought the webhead from Amazing Fantasy to the big screen. With a stellar ensemble cast and crew, it would set a standard for a genre in its infancy and serve as a template for the next 20 years for superhero movies and film itself.

At the height of a full moon, those in East Proctor follow a simple phrase. “Stick to the roads and beware the moors.” In 1981, two young Americans did just the opposite. Crossing the English countryside, they heard a series of howls and a creature thought to exist only in myth attacked them. For David, surviving that night was not an act of mercy but a curse. For the wolfs bite flowed within him and the city of London was about to bare witness to a creature neither man nor beast. Tonight, to cap off this years Halloween Horror Month, and on a full moon, we are watching and discussing An American Werewolf in London.

In 1996, 2 masked killers brutally and strategically murdered 7 people in the peaceful town of Woodsboro, California. Utilizing horror movie and pop culture iconography as a coda to kill by. However, the ghost face killer hasn't been seen in over a decade. This is until Sydney Prescott returns home to promote her book and open up an old chapter from her past. A new generation of teenagers begin to get calls from an unknown number with an all too familiar voice. The rules of the sequels are thrown out and the reboot of the Woodsboro massacre is in full effect, the only questions are, what's the motive and who's the killer? 

In 1957, a young boy drowned at camp crystal lake. Years later 2 counselors were stabbed to death followed by a set of fires. The campgrounds were considered cursed. The locals began to call it "Camp Blood" and for years the site would stay silent just as it's victims. In 1980, a group of new teenagers were brutally murdered in one night. For an evil dormant beneath crystal lake was resurrected on its very birthday, Friday the 13th.

A South Korean village becomes host to a series of brutal murders, infections and mayhem. Coroners say its related to shrooms but the officers and many in the town think a Japanese man who just moved into town not long ago is to blame. What follows is a tale of possession, lies and supernatural horror which tears apart a fathers sanity and his family's soul. Deeply rooted in Korean folklore and myth, todays show we discuss Na Hong-Jin's The Wailing.

Tarantino playing a foot loving serial killer is the least shocking bit of this film.The first joint feature (but not the last) between Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino finds two criminals on the run from the law and in search of solace across the border. Unaware that a sinister force awaits them with a secret centuries in design open from dusk till dawn.

Trickster. Villain. Variant? Tom Hiddleston's Loki cast a giant shadow over the first three phases of the MCU. Now at the begining of phase 4 we have a whole new world to dive into with the all powerful TVA run by a group of ominous time keepers. Bringing balance to an apparent sacred timeline in order to keep the Multiverse from branching into Madness. That is until the god of mischief shows up at their doors. On todays show we review the first season of Loki and break down all the theory's and tangents that have branched off from the latest Marvel series. Along with how it fundamentally changes the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe for all time. Always.  

E3 has always been a week of hype, speculation and complaining for gamers....so basically every other day. The PMG crew cover gaming biggest week from Xbox & Bethesda's killer showcase, to Nintendo's less than stellar one. Discussing all the highlights we have to look forward to and how the gaming industry is about to go through a big change.

Welcome Westview! You're listening to PMG Radio with your hosts Marciel and Alonso. On todays broadcast we discuss the hopping new Marvel television show Wandavision. The house of ideas first true venture into serialized storytelling on the small screen. Teeming with a variety of mystery, creativity, twists and turns. Don't touch that dial, this is one broadcast you wont want to miss! Brought to you by Bovamilk! Wundagores magial little secret!

A clash of the titans rematch that has been building up for years. The King of Monsters vs the King of Skull Island. The PMG crew talk about the previous installments in the Monsterverse, the classic showa era films, and this years Godzilla vs Kong.

An online movement created by a fandom divided. Years in the making, the Snyder Cut is here in all its extended 4 hours and 2 minutes. With the original visionary back at the helm, is this dead universe worth revisiting or is it best to have left it alone? Marciel, Alonso, Jose and Sawyer review one of the first blockbusters of the year and lament over the premise of the DC Extended Universe as a whole.

Movie Theaters were a magical place before the dark times, before covid. When the pandemic hit, all forms of entertainment were effected in different ways. Cinemas became the first to go and the biggest question then became....how would they survive? This episode we discuss what we miss the most from movie theaters, what this new home theater change compares to the original and why this was a long time coming.

Star Wars has always excelled in expanding the universe beyond the films. Whether it be the legends of old, or the current extended universe of games, novels, comics, and animations. In 2019 we were given our first glimpse of a live action series within the universe, The Mandalorian. On todays show we break down why the series has resonated so well with a wider audience than the recent sequel trilogy and what the future holds for the live action extended universe.

If there was a year where Gremlins would attack on Christmas, it would be 2020. Joe Dante and Steven Spielberg's seminal 1984 hit was a pioneer in puppeteering, that stands as a cult classic in the Christmas and horror movie genres. Join Marciel, Alonso, Jose, and Sawyer for the final show of the year as we discuss Gremlins.

If Carrey is green and living alone with a dog, you know you're in for a good time. On this weeks Winter Break we watch another holiday classic from our childhood. An elaborate production that fully realized the world of Dr. Seuss in live action & introduced many children to themes we probably weren't ready for at the time. Listen in as we discuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

We may not have Liz's cookies but that definitely doesn't mean you should put this episode down. For the first winter break we talk about the 1996 holiday classic Jingle All The Way. Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Turbo Time. There's not much more you can ask for this year is there?

Whether it be an extra, supporting or lead role. Acting is one of the most crucial aspects of any production. On the second episode of Tales from the set we're joined by two cast members of Dear Hearts and Gentle People, Jose Orozco and Erica Jackson. We discuss their experience acting on stage, film, and shooting Dear Hearts. Along with how the Covid pandemic has affected the theater experience so far and what it means to make art during this trying time. Dear Hearts and Gentle People | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4dUu4qmzc0&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=PrettyMuchGeek

In 2018 we shot our first short film, "Dear Hearts and Gentle People". It was a labor intensive effort that required everyone’s schedules, attention and sanity. For todays show we will be talking about the process this took from both a technical and personal level. From the perspectives of a Writer/Director & a Director of Photography. Marciel Delgado and Alonso Castillo discuss the trials and effort required to make a short film, film school, how whatever can go wrong will go wrong on set and why that's a good thing. It’s a joy to work on film and even more so to share the experience with all of you. Dear Hearts and Gentle People | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4dUu4qmzc0&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=PrettyMuchGeek

The concept of another Spider-Man was nothing new in 2011. Yet the medium paused for a moment when Marvel introduced a young afro-latino from Brooklyn as the new Ultimate Spider-Man. Since then Miles Morales has come to shine as an example of how to properly execute a legacy character, represent both black/latino cultures in storytelling & become one of the best characters at the house of ideas. On todays episode We discuss the many incarnations of the character across all mediums from the Ultimate Comics, Into the Spiderverse and the new PS5 game. Along with what it meant for representation in what was an almost non existent conversation at the time.

The video game console is at times one of the most nostalgic things imaginable for a gamer. Casual or hardcore, you remember where you where when you had it. What games you played on it, where you were in life, and what that generation in particular meant for you. With the next gen already here we take a look back at the (now) last generation and what impact it left on us and the gaming industry as a whole.

20 years and 8 films is all it took for them to add someone of color to the main cast. 1978 was the night he came home, but 1998 was the night he...broke into a high school in California? The first example of an attempt to forget the past (but not the last) of the Halloween franchise. H20 ditched the cult of thorn and brought back a clear direction AND most importantly Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode. In a film that has divided many fans as well as several of our hosts. Before listening head on over to blockbuster for todays episode as we discuss, Halloween H20.

This podcast was produced, recorded and edited without any sangria or other hallucinogens....possibly. French visionary Gaspar Noe is known for going above and beyond to create films that disturb the average viewer. in 2018 he created an acid laced nightmare shot with no script, a primary cast of dancers and several one shot takes. The film is an unconventional horror that provoked audiences then as it will on todays episode. Grab some sangria and relax as we discuss Climax.

Legendary director Francis Ford Copolla promised to bring a more accurate version of Dracula than we had ever seen before. Some claim its the best iteration of all time and others react to it like a vampire with garlic. On todays show we discuss the 1992 Copolla film 'Bram Stokers Dracula' along with the Vampire genre as a whole.

A cautionary tale of not social distancing on public transportation. When it premiered in 2016, Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) called this film "The best zombie movie I've seen in forever." On todays episode we bring you a gem of South Korean cinema and the zombie genre itself, Train to Busan.

Cloverfield was a hyped up movie in 2008. A production so secret that not even the cast knew what they were shooting. Twelve years later and only a few months of 2020 left, we just might land up adding monster attack to apocalyptic bingo. Join us on todays episode of Halloween Horror Month as we discuss JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves love child, Cloverfield.

Some podcasts shine, others don't. Join the PMG crew as they discuss one of the most celebrated horror films of all time, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. An adaption that has stood the test of time and proven to inspire countless of filmmakers, theorists, and enough debate to fill each room of the overlook itself. Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. |Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-E... |Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/PrettyMuchGeek/ |Instagram| @PrettyMuchGeek |iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... |Podomatic| https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pr... . . #TheShining #Shining #StanleyKubrick #StephenKing #DoctorSleep

Howdy folks! Like Blood? Violence? Freaks of Nature? Well then listen on in to Pretty Much Geeks House of 1000 Corpses show. The directorial debut for Rob Zombie and the first of the Firefly trilogy. A cult classic and love letter to gritty 70s horror. Grab your Captain Spauldings fried chicken and strap on in for this american nightmare. Subscribe to us on Youtube, iTunes, and Podomatic |Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-E... |Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/PrettyMuchGeek/ |Instagram| @PrettyMuchGeek |iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... |Podomatic| https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pr... . . #Houseof1000Corpses #RobZombie #DevilsRejects #Horror

The United States is hit with an infection leaving its people as mindless husks without any sense of humanity. So of course this means its time to nut up or shut up, and bring out the comedians for this post apocalyptic thrill ride. One of the pioneers of the late 2000s Zombie craze, its been 10 years and Zombieland's influence can still be felt. Join Marciel and Alonso as they sink their teeth into this modern cult classic. . . . Subscribe to us on Youtube, iTunes, and Podomatic |Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-E... |Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/PrettyMuchGeek/ |Instagram| @PrettyMuchGeek |iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... |Podomatic| https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pr... . . #Zombieland #Zombie #Dead #Doubletap #Horror

For this show we tried some Monocaine for research purposes. Can't say I see any difference. Also can't say I've seen Alonso either. This year for Halloween Horror Month we have a real spine tingling tale. James Whales The Invisible Man, based off the classic H.G. Wells novel. When a doctor trifles with an invisibility serum he becomes an unseen force to be reckoned with. . . . Subscribe to us on Youtube, iTunes, and Podomatic |Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-E... |Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/PrettyMuchGeek/ |Instagram| @PrettyMuchGeek |iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... |Podomatic| https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pr... . . #TheInvisibleMan #UniveralMonsters #ClassicFilm #Horror

Alonso was shaking with excitement over a celebrity encounter, Marciel lost Jose trying to find Skottie Young, and Parker tells a tale of the most vile street tacos you can ever fathom. Ladies and gentlemen...this is the story of the PMG crew's trip to LA Comic Con. . . Subscribe to us on Youtube, iTunes, and Podomatic |Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-E... |Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/PrettyMuchGeek/ |Instagram| @PrettyMuchGeek |iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... |Podomatic| https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pr... . . #LACC #Comiccon #LAComiccon #LACC2018

As the leaves fall on this Halloween, let me tell you a tale of a madman named Michael and his sister Laurie.....Btw if you get squeamish easily...you're in for a real treat. . . . Subscribe to us on Youtube, iTunes, and Podomatic |Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-E... |Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/PrettyMuchGeek/ |Instagram| @PrettyMuchGeek |iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... |Podomatic| https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pr... . . #Halloween #Halloween2 #2018 #Movie #Review #horror #Podcast