A meanderingly pointed discussion of all things horror, terror, spooky and scary. From new movies to classic frights, scary books to true life horrors and more.
Brad Parkkonen, Alex Lupella, Karen Kinderman, Nicki Halenza
The Brains welcome Brad-friend superstars Keith and Adam to help them try out the sci-fi horror themed RPG, Mothership, by Tuesday Knight Games! In a single session you can see the inner-workings of Brad's Scientist alter-ego "Bard Allen," his wingman, "N1C" (Run by Keith), and the loner working class cult member "Sawyer Jones" (Run by Adam). You'll never look at a screwdriver the same way again.Check out Mothership here. Find us on social media:@splatterbrains.bsky.socialreddit.com/r/splatterbrainspodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The brains put their heads together to see if "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" hold up. They read the exact story of "The Hook" the movies are vaguely based on. The exact one exactly as it was written.Also we talk the trailer for the upcoming legacy sequel and may or may not get a bit grumpy and cynical, but that's for your to find out. Find us on social media:@splatterbrains.bsky.socialreddit.com/r/splatterbrainspodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Brad and Alex discuss the inner workings of a movie about two hot people who wanna kiss so badly they end up stalked by a masked slasher with cool light bulbs on their face. Shout out to The Comic Crypt in NJ and their podcast The Crypt Cast. Check them out and tell them Alex sent you. Find us on social media:@splatterbrains.bsky.socialreddit.com/r/splatterbrainspodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
In this episode, Alex and Brad talk about (surprise!) comics! More specifically, they talk about Image Comics' Ice Cream Man, written by W. Maxwell Prince with art by Martin Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran. We delve into the depressing nature of the comic and other pieces of entertainment in the "bummer horror" genre, why we like it, and how we stave off the sadness of it all. Find us on social media:@splatterbrains.bsky.socialreddit.com/r/splatterbrainspodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Brad and Alex talk movie adaptations of specifically non-King books. Brad becomes a heavy smoker and refuses to stop talking about it. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, Alex and Brad discuss 2025's The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins! We dive into the horror comedy, discuss the things we liked, the things we didn't, and whether or not this is one of the best Stephen King adaptations. Before diving into the film, we discuss some of the many comics and books we've been reading. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Brad and Alex get distracted by comics and video games before eventually discussing the Stephen King short story "The Monkey." Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, the Brains finally discuss 2024's Nosferatu, directed by Robert "Bob Egg" Eggers. We discuss the virtue of a mustache, whether or not Count Orlok is a zaddy, and our overall appreciation for Bob Egg. As a bonus for you: this episode was recorded on Squirrel Appreciation Day so enjoy some interesting squirrel facts (and relive the infamous fanny pack story for the thousandth time). Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains get together and talk about the best, worst, and other noteworthy happenings of 2024. Do they remember what happened? Does Nicki accidentally start another recurring segment that may involve flatulence? Yes. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Alex and Brad take advantage of Nicki's absence and seize the opportunity to talk about comics. Then they manage to get on talk and talk about the beloved children's Christmas character Krampus! To achieve that goal, they discuss Krampus' legend, legacy, meaning, appearances in pop culture, and finally the 2015 movie titled Krampus, directed by Michael Dougherty. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
In this week's episode, the Brains are here to burgle your turts and revisit Patrick McHale's 2014 animated series, "Over the Garden Wall." They cover the cozy animation, their favorite plot points, and how each episode's whimsical and spooky elements bring this show under the horror wing. Stick around to hear about Nicki's emergency chopsticks drawer and our Splatter Brains Spotify Wrapped for 2024. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Join Alex, Brad, and Nicki for another Splatter Brains readathon episode as they break down Harlan Ellison's 1967 short story, "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream." The story dives into a treacherous dystopian world, puppeteered by the villainous, sentient computer named AM. The real villains in this episode are Alex and Brad for getting Nicki to read for the third week in a row. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, The Brains take a look at Patrick Horvath's horror comic series Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, along with Nicki's experience in Milwaukee and her spooky dream about... blood oranges? Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Nicki and Alex pick out a couple of short stories to read to each other and you, our beautiful fans. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains sans Brad put their heads together to discuss the newest hype train horror film The Substance. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
It's a Nightmare on Hellaween! Join Alex, Brad, and Nicki as they dive into the character lore of three horror icons - Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, and Michael Myers. Find out who Freddy Krueger's dad is, what Pinhead's original hairdo was, and why Michael Myers' middle name is...Audrey? Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Nicki and Brad sit out and are replaced by Eddie to appease Alex's lust for gore. We talk our relationship to the Terrifier franchise and come to terms with our abashed love of the series. Brains splatter? Where's the plot, Hemingway? Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
On this Nicki-free episode of Splatter Brains, we watched the newest version of Salem's Lot and Hellboy: The Crooked Man. How does Salem's Lot hold up in the recent modern remakes of King works? Does comic accurate Hellboy work on screen? The answer may not surprise you at all. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Nicki tells the mighty tales of her Riot Fest experience and first time experiencing Rob Zombie in meat space. Brad sits out on a topic he's most qualified to speak on as Nicki and Alex talk through three of the 90's follow-ups to Stephen King movies minus the King, himself. We talk the goofy kills of Children of the Corn 2: The final sacrifice, Mr. Krabs hamming it up through Pet Semetary 2, and the surprisingly cogent messaging of the The Rage: Carrie 2. What are krabby patties made from? Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Join the Brains as we prep for Fall 2024. We talk about some of our favorite vibey horror movies to get us into the Autumnal spirit. From Sleepy Hollow to That '70s Show to The Suckling to Winnie The Pooh we chat about what movies are getting us into the zone this year. What are you go-to fall movies? Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Splatter Brains 3rd birthday episode spectacular!We catch up, kick things off with Happy Death Day, wrap our minds around Happy Birthday to Me, and save the best for last with Drive Thru. Like, subscribe, follow, tell your friends, tattoo our logo to your face, have your mom tell her church knitting group, but always remember to SPREAD THE SPLATTER! Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, the Brains take a peck at Cuckoo, the 2024 horror movie from Tilman Singer starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. Before that we take a quick dive into some spicy Chicago neighborhood drama, and briefly discuss M. Night Shyamalan's latest film, Trap. Did Cuckoo live up to the hype? Is Hunter Schafer the newest scream queen? All that and more can be answered this week.Find us on social media: Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcast Facebook: Splatter Brains Podcast Or one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Stepping up to the plate filling in for Nicki and Brad this week three-time-title-holder of guest extraordinaire Eddie and lifetime tolerator of Alex, Tiffany. The (temp) Brains talk about anime as a horror delivery device and take a look at mind-bender thriller Perfect Blue and vampire action of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. We talk about our history and understanding of Anime as a medium and how these two titles exemplify different aspects of genre storytelling. It's ZAHMBEE TIME. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains unpack Oz Perkins' new detective procedural and Nic Cage vehicle "Longlegs." Eventually. Surrounding that discussion we delve into many other important topics such as movie snacks, comic books, soda vs. pop, and sparkly vampires. Marc Bolan approves. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains talk Ti West's newest film in his loosely connected trilogy, MaXXXine. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Catch up with Alex, Brad, and Nicki this week as they catch up about what they've been doing and watching lately. Topics include: Nicki drawing one-eyed weasels, TikTok horror movie trends, Marvel comic villains, and more. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, Nicki and Brad discuss Robert Morgan's Stopmotion from 2023, Chicago's cicada invasion, and their shared love for falling asleep during movies (Brad is in his dad era, what's Nicki's excuse?) Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week the Brains discuss the magic, mysticism, and malevolent forces that make up the recently released film "Late Night with the Devil." Come for the movie review and stay for our hypothetical hotdog eating contest. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Nicki, Alex, and Brad take a look at a few films steeped in religion and satanic horror. We discuss why this genre is long-lived, the pros and cons, and what we think of Lucifer as a villain. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, the Brains are covering bite-sized horror. With five different YouTube shorts ranging from 1 minute to 10 minutes, we discuss the horror elements that make these snippets a success. Check them out below:"Bedfellows" - https://youtu.be/okdhENwPnE8?si=1spsPU7hLkwDaxyL"The Separation" - https://youtu.be/ltIG3v_ySuU?si=uzObCHTMF6g9Jhci"The Smiling Man" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk-eY5S1Nck&t=1s"Lights Out" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQhNGEu2KA"Mr. Hendrix" - https://youtu.be/SOPqn9DFp4A?si=JUZAjUJs-F_3CVS5 Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Nicki, Alex, and Brad discuss Cropsey - the urban legend from Staten Island about a maniac living in the woods (and the tunnels beneath), killing children - by way of the documentary film Cropsey and the 1981 slasher flick The Burning. Additionally, we take some time to discuss some of the terrifying urban legends from our own lives. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Brad introduces Alex to some prime 2000's era television having us watch an episode of Animal Planet's Lost Tapes and Zak Bagans' hit show that is definitely real all of the time Ghost Adventures. Our two heroes then go right for the jugular talking shows exploring the possibility of the supernatural. Episodes watched:Lost tapes - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1509466/Ghost Adventures "Goatman's bridge" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6305538/ Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Nicki and Brad talk Jaws ripoffs featuring Orca (1977) and Grizzly (1976). Later on they're joined by Eddie and get philosophical to discuss the specific appeal of man vs. nature and why the animal attack genre took off. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Join us this week as we talk about the worst next day implications for various characters across the horror genre. From living in purgatory to feeding worms to a monster every day, these characters are going to have a pretty crumby existence. Bonus content includes what it means to get "binged" by a T-Rex and an unnecessary analysis of Donkey and Dragon's romantic relationship in Shrek.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains take it down a notch to list out the important qualities of villains that make or break horror movies. Some may contradict themselves but really that's just a matter of Nicki's opinion.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
With the holidays behind us and nothing left but bleak weather and polar vortexes, we spend this episode discussing winter horror via The Lodge (2019), The Shining (1980), and Frozen (2009). Join us on our frigid journey into coldness, isolation, and insanity!Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains wrap up 2023 with some Splatter superlatives for the horror movies we watched this year. Listen along for our best and worst horror movies, honorable mentions, favorite kill scenes, and more. Happy New Year, horror nerds!Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week the Brains go gaga over Godzilla Minus One. Their discussion centers around the franchise over time in both Japanese and American culture, Godzilla as a hero vs. villain, the Brains' theater-going experiences with this movie, and the amount of times Nicki cried during it.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains catch up by talking about Days of the Dead Chicago 2023, Troma at Smodcastle Cinemas, Eli Roth's new movie based on the "fake" trailer to his now not-fake movie Thanksgiving, and cap it off talking Thanksgiving food preferences. Also, there's a lengthy discussion about farting. Happy Thanksgiving Splatter Buds!Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week we talk about the wonderfully bleak and bone-chilling Argentinian film "When Evil Lurks." From a goopy Mucinex man to axe-wielding wives and demonic children, there's plenty to break down in Demián Rugna's latest film.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Brad kicks off our special Halloween episode putting Nicki and Alex in the most important listicle we've ever made. He then forces Alex to talk about Halloween on Halloween but they're still friends. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
Happy Friday the 13th! To celebrate the second spookiest day in October, Brad, Alex, and Nicki each bring you their lists of must-watch horror for the season. From hidden gems to familiar favorites, spine chillers to childhood nostalgia, there is something for everyone.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Splatter Brains crew summons you into spooky season with a conversation about witches and witchcraft. Gather 'round the proverbial cauldron and join us as we talk Salem and spells via The Witch, The Craft, and The Blair Witch Project.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains take some time to ease into the Halloween season to talk about the under-the-radar new movie Cobweb. Janice Ian and Homelander mess up a kid, what more could you ask for?Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week we are digging through the ditches of House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, burning through the witches of The Lords of Salem, and slamming in the back of our Dragula as we discuss musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie. We anchor our thoughts through his use of music and aesthetic choices in his movies, and our (Nicki's) fandom of Dr. Satan.Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
On this week's episode, the Brains discuss doppelgangers while joined by special guest, Alex's doppelganger, Eddie Lupella! The crew reviews doppelganger lore and digs into various horror media including Us, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Twilight Zone, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and even an early episode of the Radio Rental Podcast. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
The Brains wrap their brains around Talk to Me, the new spooky movie from directors Danny and Michael Philippou AKA RackaRacka. Somehow they come to a consensus. Also dog kissing. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, the Splatter Brains crew hopped online to field our thoughts on "Run Rabbit Run" and whether it hit or missed the mark within the psychological horror subgenre and the tropes around creepy children. Find us on social media: Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week the Brains talk the subtle and confusing politics of The Purge franchise. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
This week, Alex, Brad, and Karen discuss a few of our favorites - and not so favorite - movies about cults, sacrifices, and the summer solstice. Join us as we talk The Wicker Man (1973), Cabin in The Woods, and Midsommar
Brad returns to talk the Anthony Diblasi-verse films Last Shift and Malum with Alex. Satan is a poseur. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com
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