Recurring Nightmares

This month, Jeff is bringing Chris along for a pair of deathly experiences. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 62: The Monkey 2025 v Final Destination – Bloodlines 2025 appeared first on Critically Sane.

This month, Chris is making Jeff watch early 2010s sci-fi with varying results. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 61: Predators 2010 v Riddick 2013 appeared first on Critically Sane.

This month, Jeff is taking Chris to dystopian goverment endeavors 50 years apart. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 60: Punishment Park 1971 v They Cloned Tyrone 2023 appeared first on Critically Sane.

This month, Chris is taking Jeff to scie-fi schlock town with 1982’s Forbidden World and it’s 1991 remake, Dead Space. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 59: Forbidden World 1982 v Dead Space 1991 appeared first on Critically Sane.

This month, Chris is torturing Jeff by making him watch weird religious adevnture/horror/thrillers from the late 80s and early 90s. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 57: Warlock 1991 v The Prophecy 1995 appeared first on Critically Sane.

Welcome to our bonus episode of the Best of 2024. This time out, Chris and Jeff are laying out their favorite films of the past year. The post Recurring Nightmares Bonus: Best of 2024 appeared first on Critically Sane.

This month, Chris and Jeff are celebrating Christmas like only they know how by pitting two movies with the Christmas demon, Krampus. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 56: A Christmas Horror Story 2015 v Krampus 2015 appeared first on Critically Sane.

This month we’re taking in a some very awkward situations that end up in a very dark place. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 55: Speak No Evil 2022 v 2024 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re exploring some anthologies, one low-budget indie and the other a yearly Shudder mainstay. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 54: 10/31 2017 v V/H/S/Beyond 2024 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re going investigative with a pair of murder mysteries. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 53: Memories of Murder 2003 v Longlegs 2024 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re getting patriotic with a pair of 4th of July films. Chris apologizes for this ahead of time. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 52: The Evil In Us 2016 v Re-Elected 2020 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re playing with questionable morality and the question of what would you do in these crazy situations. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 51: Sudden Fury 1975 v The Last Stop In Yuma County 2024 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re searching apartment buildings for the Toolbox killers 26 years apart. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 50: The Toolbox Murders 1978 v Toolbox Murders 2004 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re playing in Mary Shelly’s playground with a pair of Frankenstein inspired films. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 49: Frankenhooker 1990 v Poor Things 2023 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re swimming in direct to video vampire trash. Is one of these a hidden gem? Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 48: Subspecies 1991 v Children of the Night 1991 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re digging into the nightmare of the media with a pair of classics. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 47: A Face in the Crowd 1957 v Network 1976 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re getting our vampire on with 30 Days of Night and its sequel which has much less night. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 46: 30 Days of Night 2007 v 30 Days of Night: Dark Days 2010 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re heading to the scary streets of Philadelphia and Chicago. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 45: Fighting Back 1982 v Judgment Night 1993 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re slashing our way to Santa’s workshop. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 44: Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker 1991 v Christmas Bloody Christmas 2022 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re watching some old horror tapes we found abandoned in the woods. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 43: V/H/S/99 2022 v V/H/S/85 2023 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re pumping iron with a pair of 1980s slashers set in gyms. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch Additional Music used in this episode: “Only You Tonight” by Donna De Lory E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 42: Killer Workout 1987 v Death Spa 1988 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re going back to nature with a pair of Jaws inspired films from the 70s. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 41: Grizzly 1976 v Orca 1977 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re getting our sexy on (and maybe our weird too) as we explore a pair of modern erotic thrillers. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares p. 40: The Voyeurs 2021 v Spoonful of Sugar 2023 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re going low budget queer horror. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 39: So Vam 2021 v Death Drop Gorgeous 2020 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re stealing diamonds and robbing banks. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares p. 38: Thief 1981 v Den of Thieves 2018 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re solving slasher murders, Italian style. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares p. 37: Torso 1973 v The New York Ripper 1982 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re getting into dolls. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 36: Magic (1978) v Pin (1988) first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re getting weird with relationship discord and parental custody. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 35: The Brood (1979) v Possession (1981) first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re going to school with a pair of 80s bad kid thrillers. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares p. 34: Class of 1984 (1982) v Hell High 1989 first appeared on Critically Sane.

Welcome to season 4! We’re kicking off the year with a pair of brutal Marcus Nispel remakes/reboots. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 33: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 v Friday the 13th 2009 first appeared on Critically Sane.

Merry Christmas. This month we’ve got murderous Santa’s to contend with. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 32: Silent Night, Deadly Night 1984 v Silent Night 2012 first appeared on Critically Sane.

This month we’re going cosmic. Jeff and Chris take on John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness and The Empty Man. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 31: Prince of Darkness 1987 v The Empty Man 2020 first appeared on Critically Sane.

It’s the end of the world as we know it. Take a trip back to 1999 as the we explore a pair of religious themed “horror” films. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 30: Stigmata 1999 v End of Days 1999 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re getting our slime on this month as we pit 1958’s The Blob vs its remake from 1988. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 29: The Blob 1958 v The Blob 1988 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re going to the deep sea this month as we explore a pair of shark movies, nearly two decades apart. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 28: Deep Blue Sea 1999 v The Meg 2018 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re heading to Uganda (and Dayton, Ohio) for this month’s films and we’re bringing our buddy Javi (Javi0usly) along for the ride on the low budget, independent action train. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 27: Deadbeat at Dawn 1988 v Who Killed Captain Alex? 2010 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re going to outerspace this month with a double feature of Event Horizon and Sunshine. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 26: Event Horizon 1997 v Sunshine 2007 first appeared on Critically Sane.

For our 25th episoide we’re returning for the first time to a similar theme with pair of Texas Chainsaw Massacre inspired films, 1980’s Motel Hell and the brand new X. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 25: Motel Hell 1980 v X 2022 first appeared on Critically Sane.

Happy April. This month Jeff and Chris take on the weirdness that is the dueling early 2000s prequels to The Exorcist. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 24: Exorcist: The Beginning 2004 v Dominion 2005 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re back on our usual schedule and back with some horror too. This month we pit Larry Clark’s true crime dramatization Bully against the demented British teenagers of Eden Lake. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 23: Bully 2001 v Eden Lake 2008 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re running a bit behind this month but the action train cotinues to chug along in Febraury as Jeff and Chris are heading to San Francisco with 1976’s The Enforcer up against 1996’s The Rock. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine […] The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 22: The Enforcer 1976 v The Rock 1996 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re kicking off 2022 a bit differently. Jeff and Chris are switching up genres a bit and heading to prison with 1974’s Caged Heat up against 2017’s Brawl in Cell Block 99. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 21: Caged Heat 1974 v Brawl in Cell Block 99 2017 first appeared on Critically Sane.

It’s the holidays and what better way to celebrate than by mixing some Christmas with some horror. This month Jeff and Chris are pitting pitting Santa against Frosty with 1980’s Christmas Evil matching up with 1997’s Jack Frost. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff […] The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 20: Christmas Evil 1980 v Jack Frost 1977 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re going to Haddonfield this month with a triple dose of Halloween IIs and bringing along special friend Javi (our first guest). Join us as we discuss Halloween II, Rob Zombie’s Halloween II, and Halloween (2018). Audio Note: Apologies as there are a few instances of some echoing. They don’t last very long but still… […] The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 19: Halloween IIs Triple Feature – 1981 v 2009 v Halloween (2018) first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re going to Cabrini Green this month with a double dose of Candyman, the original and the brand new sequel. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 18: Candyman 1992 v Candyman 2021 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re going on exotic vacations this month pitting 2008’s The Ruins against 2021’s The Resort. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 17: The Ruins 2008 v The Resort 2021 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’re heading to the carnival this month pitting 1981’s The Funhouse against 2018’s Hell Fest. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 16: The Funhouse 1981 v Hell Fest 2018 first appeared on Critically Sane.

We’ve got Tobe Hooper’s space invader films going against each other this month as we pit 1985’s Lifeforce against 1986’s Invader’s from Mars. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 15: Lifeforce 1985 v Invaders from Mars 1986 first appeared on Critically Sane.

School’s almost out but by the time you finish this episode, you’ll want the kids to stay in school and away from you.This month Jeff and Chris revisit 1981 and throw a psychopathic trio of killer kids in Bloody Birthday versus a creapy kid, his demonic teddy bear, and a pit of meat eating trollogs […] The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 14: Bloody Birthday 1981 v The Pit 1981 first appeared on Critically Sane.

It’s May Day and we’re putting on our best clothes for a killer matchup. This month Jeff and Chris pit the surreal killer dress film, In Fabric, versus the comedic killer jeans tale, Slaxx. Theme Music: Algorithms by Chad Crouch E-mail comments (or questions) to chris.scott@criticallysane.com or follow us on Twitter. Jeff – JustSomeDude899 Chris – kariyanine RecurringPod The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 13: In Fabric 2019 v Slaxx 2020 first appeared on Critically Sane.

Happy April! This month Jeff and Chris howl at the moon with a pair of... The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 12: Silver Bullet 1985 v Dog Soldiers 2002 first appeared on Critically Sane.