Podcasts about body snatchers

Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) teams up with poet, teacher and editor at Bright Wall Dark Room, Elizabeth Cantwell, to unbox, unpack and unveil the IMPRINT FILMS physical media release of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS.In this episode, we discuss:Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcase – Imprint Collection #496Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Elizabeth Cantwell is a poet and teacher living in California. She is the author of two books of poetry, Nights I Let The Tiger Get You (Black Lawrence Press) and All The Emergency-Type Structures (Inlandia Institute).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get ready to travel back to the dawn of modern genre fiction! In today's episode, Jim breaks down the best fantasy AND science-fiction villains from every year of the 1950s—a decade packed with dark lords, psychic children, killer plants, alien invaders, sentient houses, and more.From Steerpike to Sauron, Triffids to Pod People, Hill House to the Bugs of Starship Troopers, we're looking at the villains who defined the era and shaped the stories we still love today. Whether you're here for classic fantasy, Golden Age sci-fi, or just some delicious villainy, this countdown has something for you.Tell us YOUR favorite villain from this decade—and which decade you want covered next!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring that notification bell so you never miss an episode.If you want to support the channel, get bonus perks, or join our growing fantasy-loving community, check out our Patreon linked below:

In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dig into why horror remakes aren't just cash grabs; they can be cultural mirrors. They explore how each new version reflects the fears, politics, and anxieties of its era ion movies including Invasion of the Body Snatchers to The Thing, The Fly, The Crazies, and more. The duo discuss how Cold War paranoia, AIDS-era panic, post-9/11 distrust, and societal movements have all shaped how filmmakers reinterpret classic monsters. Whether it's aliens, body horror, or gaslighting, these remakes don't just retell familiar stories…they show us what society is truly afraid of in their moment in time. The conversation was prompted by an article titled "These Horror Remakes Are Vital Sociopolitical Mirrors Of Their Time" by Ariel Fisher (www.arielfisher.com).  For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

Tiny Terrors (Part 2) - Covering the 1978 cult classic MAGIC, directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann Margret, Burgess Meredith and Ed Lauter (aka sexy Jackie Earl Haley). A struggling magician adopts ventriloquism into his magic act only to be caught up in one sexy love triangle! Oh and the dummy starts killing people (or does he?). Its badass. Watch that shit.  Movie Recap: Tron Ares (2025) The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Frankenstein (2025) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Support: patereon.com/notforeveryone Drink more coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com/  PROMOCODE: NFE

"They're here already! You're next! You're next! You're next!" The Cold War Cinema team returns to discuss the 1956 sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Something is off in the sleepy little town of Santa Mira, California. As residents begin worrying that their family and friends no longer seem to be who they say they are, Dr. Miles Bennell and his former flame Becky Driscoll slowly uncover an alien plot to replace every person on earth with otherworldly duplicates. Directed by Don Siegel (Riot on Cell Block 11, Dirty Harry, Escape from Alcatraz) and written by Daneil Mainwaring (Out of the Past), and with uncredited work by blacklisted screenwriter Richard Collins (Song of Russia), Invasion explores myriad maladies in midcentury American culture.    Join hosts Jason Christian, Tony Ballas, and Paul T. Klein as we discuss:  The many complicated—and often contradictory—political allegories often read into the film from both the left and the right, including anti-communist and anti-conformist messages. The political and discursive handwringing done by Invasion's creative team to distance themselves and the film from its most potent politics. Invasion's other formal and narrative critiques of psychoanalysis, middle-class nuclear family values, professional expertise, and the Hollywood studio system. Why movies are not riddles to be solved. _____________________ We love to give book or film recommendations on the podcast, so here are ours for this episode:  Paul recommends Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982, Tommy Lee Wallace). Tony recommends, The Burbs (1989, Joe Dante). Jason recommends No Down Payment (1957, Martin Ritt). _____________________ Like and subscribe to Cold War Cinema, and don't forget to leave us a review! Want to continue the conversation? Drop us a line at any time at coldwarcinemapod@gmail.com. To stay up to date on Cold War Cinema, follow along at coldwarcinema.com, or find us online on Bluesky @coldwarcinema.com or on X at @Cold_War_Cinema.  For more from your hosts: Follow Jason on Bluesky at @JasonChristian.bsky.social, on X at @JasonAChristian, or on Letterboxed at @exilemagic.  Follow Anthony on Bluesky at @tonyjballas.bsky.social, on X at @tonyjballas. Follow Paul on Bluesky at @ptklein.com, or on Letterboxed at @ptklein. Paul also writes about movies at www.howotreadmovies.com  _____________________ Logo by Jason Christian  Theme music by DYAD (Charles Ballas and Jeremy Averitt).  Happy listening!

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) vs. The Invasion (2007).

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Episode 106 - We conclude our October coverage of Horror Remakes with Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) with special guest Chris Bartoli. Chris is a big horror fan and hosted Carpenter month with us earlier this year and it was great to have him back. To wrap up this month we watched the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) as a compare and contrast. At the end we picked which version we preferred. Tune in to find out which version prevailed. We also find out next months theme; Arnold in the 80's. Tune in next time for Conan the Brabarian (1982)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 105 - This week we are joined once again by the great RaGhoul to rejoice in one of the best remakes ever made; John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). This is the third part of our 4 part series of Horror Remakes that rival the original. Apologies for the delay as this was supposed to come out in October. Coming soon will be our coverage of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), with our final special guest.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Two films with aliens masquerading as human beings from either side of 1990, one being Abel Ferrara's take on (Invasion of the) Body Snatchers, and the other from the director of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge Presented by J.R. Southall, with Mark Donaldson and Dylan Rees

We discuss spicy food, the value of a dollar, HALO, and crazy travel stories.  In the story, Dalton and Randy chase the doubleganger back his home.  JARdon the Mess Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/JARdontheMess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jardonthemess/   Randy's Socials:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gosquee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randys_worldd/  Dalton's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_saltydalty_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_saltydalty_/    Bert's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ninjanomics101  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjanomics_101/

Send us a text Beneath the surface of history lies a chilling truth—some bodies never rested in peace. From the bizarre story of Elmer McCurdy, whose mummified corpse was mistaken for a carnival prop, to infamous grave robbers who sold corpses for medical study, this episode digs deep into the macabre trade of the dead. Explore real-life tales of theft from the grave, the dark origins of anatomy study, and the eerie fates of the stolen. Step inside the grim world of body snatching where greed, science, and superstition collide. These are the grave robbing stories you were never meant to hear.Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/PXNeydj7pMsDon't forget, you can watch us live on Tuesday nights at 8PM CST - U.S. on YouTube and Facebook! Support the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan Page"After Dark with EVP" (Use code "AFTERDARK25" for 25% off an annual subscription)https://bit.ly/46GOmAzSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com

We discuss Dalton's move, Randy's Portland trip, Chinese food, fantasy football, and movies.   JARdon the Mess Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/JARdontheMess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jardonthemess/   Randy's Socials:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gosquee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randys_worldd/  Dalton's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_saltydalty_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_saltydalty_/    Bert's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ninjanomics101  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjanomics_101/

Send us a textGet ready to step back into the golden age of horror! In this episode of The Retro Wave, El Tiburon is joined by guest experts John Webber and Joe Townsel to dive deep into 1950s horror cinema. Together they rank their favourite 1950's horror movies, explore what makes that decade so influential for the genre, and share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, cult classic picks, and maybe a few surprises.From monster mayhem to psychological chillers, the 1950s produced horror films that still resonate today—featuring social anxieties, atomic age fears, and imaginative creature features.  John and Joe bring their comedy and horror-novelist lenses to the discussion, making this episode equal parts fun and spine-tingling.What you'll hear:Their top picks of 1950s horror films and why they stand outThe themes that defined 1950s horror — from post-war anxieties to monster metaphorsWhy films like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and House on Haunted Hill (1959) remain essential viewing. Recommended lesser-seen titles for fans of retro horrorFun banter and moments of convergence between comedians, novelists & horror fansWhy you should listen: If you're a horror lover, a fan of vintage cinema, or someone curious about how the past shapes modern scares — this episode delivers the trifecta: nostalgia, insight, and laughs. Whether you're just discovering 1950s horror or you know it inside out, you'll gain fresh perspective from El Tiburon's dynamic interplay with his guests.Check out my guests' links and show them support: John Webber Webber Internet Thingy - (1) Webber Internet Thingy - YouTubeRetro Rangers - (2) Retro Rangers - YouTubeMr. Joe TownselWebsite where you can purchase his books - The Dark And Bizarre Works Of Joe Townsel | Home#horrorpodcast #horror #horrormovies #1950shorror #classichorror #vintagehorror #monstermovies #podcast #moviepodcast #filmhistory #retrocinema #horrorcommunity #horrorfan #spooky #filmgeek #podcastersofinstagramSupport the showEl Tiburon's Links El Tiburon (@retrotiburon) • Instagram photos and videosEl Tiburon (@RetroTiburon) / Twitterretrotiburon (@retrotiburon) TikTok | Watch retrotiburon's Newest TikTok Videosretrotiburon - TwitchEl Tiburon | FacebookRetroTiburon - YouTubeHave any questions, comments or just wanna say what's up? Leave me a voicemail or message at The Retro Wave (retrotiburon.com)Intro and Outro music courtesy of Jo EsqYouTube Music*I do not own the rights to the music or audio clips used on this episode*

  Originally recorded on  Saturday  September 20, 2025 and Saturday September 27th, 2025  Hey there, fans? That Horror Show Podcast brings you yet another double-feature review episode to perk your eardrums with delight. Show hosts Timothy Kazda and Chris Koenig hop back in time to the 1950s, when kids dug rock-and-roll and women wore those torpedo-tipped brazzers! The hosts venture to the local Starlite drive-in to check out two 50s sci-fi/horror classics. First, the guys check out "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956) and discover 'pod people' is a lot more than just a derogatory term to describe a zombified office worker! And then, for the second feature, it's "I Married a Monster From Outer Space" (1958) which reveals that the union between an Earth-woman and an alien does not result in marital bliss! And yes, Nate from 'Kids Corner' is on hand to provide his own review for none other than "Halloween Ends" (2022). So while you're watching the skies, sit back and give this show your undivided attention. #alieninvasion #1950s #invasionofthebodysnatchers #imarriedamonsterfromoutersapce #Thathorrorshowpodcast #THSP #Halloween #HalloweenEnds 

It's Halloween, so we decided to do a "scary" one! Podcaster, author, and emissary from the City of Brotherly Love Trevor Strunk joins to discuss Robert Rodriguez's 1998 Breakfast-Club-Meets-Body-Snatchers riff The Faculty. Boasting a memorable cast of young up-and-comers and a script written by Scream-scribe Kevin Williamson, the film is both playfully self-aware and slyly subversive in its explorations of social hierarchies and the omnipresent 90s fixation with conformity to the monoculture. We begin by exploring how the film updates the Body Snatcher narrative, borrowing (and explicitly citing) the literary works of Robert A. Heinlen and Jack Finney, as well as both previous Body Snatchers film adaptations by Don Siegel and Philip Kaufman. Then, we contend with some of the movie's most intriguing premises - its assertions about capitalist hierarchies and how they maintain the oppression of marginalized out-groups as well as how American society impedes gratifying sexual expression (especially for women). Finally, we examine the deceptively cynical ending and what it suggests about the stickiness of the neoliberal order, its structural hold on the horizons of our sociopolitical imagination. Follow Trevor Strunk on TwitterListen & Subscribe to No CartridgeBuy Trevor's book Story Mode: Video Games and the Interplay between Consoles and Culture Join us on Thursday November 6th, 2025 6pm PT/9pm ET for a virtual screening of FAILED STATE + Q&A w/ Dir. Christopher Jason Bell.Purchase tickets HERE.Hit Factory Patrons can RSVP at Patreon from our pinned post.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

They fell from the sky to invade your ears! Jack and Sidney are back serving up only the finest calve brains and capers. No rat turds here! ... If you listen to the episode, you'll understand. And then you'll be in on the joke - You will assimilate. You WILL assimilate. Just kidding! Now shake off that husk and join us as we talk 1978's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!

Michael Cassidy, sales arborist at Davey's West Columbus office, shares his list of scary movies featuring spooky trees, eerie forests and creepy plants just in time for Halloween. In this episode we cover: Doug's favorite horror movie (1:22)Doug and Michael's Halloween traditions (2:40)Scary movies with scary trees and plants  Pumpkinhead (4:34)The Wicker Man (5:01)Ernest Scares Stupid (6:02)Blair Witch Project (7:26)Invasion of the Body Snatchers (8:13)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (11:39)Color Out of Space (12:06)Moonstruck (12:38)Midsommar (13:14)Jumanji (14:02)Predator (15:01)Alien (15:44)Wrong Turn (16:41)The Watchers (17:02)The Evil Dead series (17:35)Gaia (19:57)The Wizard of Oz (20:27)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about scary trees and plants, read Davey's blog, Zombie Trees: What You Need to Know. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

Ale Guevara, Communications Director for Voces de la Frontera, speaks with host Tony Castañeda about recent tactics by ICE including the militarization of enforcement and grabbing people from their residences and vehicles, but also the grassroots community organization of resistance to these aggressive policies. The post Invasion of the Body Snatchers appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

You must join us for this Spooky Season episode about two good Body Snatchers films and one bad one. You have no choice. Life will be better if you listen. There will be no more wars, no more hatred. No more love. But we can promise you this: plenty of goo! INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978, Philip Kaufman) BODY SNATCHERS (1993, Abel Ferrara) INVASION (2007, Oliver Hirschbiegel)

Hello and welcome listeners to Episode 311 of Journey with a Cinephile: A Horror Movie Podcast. In this episode, your tour guide, David Garrett Jr., got the chance to attend the tenth year of Nightmares Film Festival. I watched 14 films that will be reviewed here. I also got to see these films for Mini-Reviews: Severed (2005), The Blackening (2022), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Most Dangerous Game (1932), Bingo Hell (2021) and Pig Hill (2025). Also I received a critic's copy of a book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures. I hope you enjoy coming on this journey with me!Time Codes:Intro: 0:00 - 2:48Mini-Reviews: 3:26 - 31:28Nightmares Film Festival X Day 1 and 2: 32:06 - 1:05:13Nightmares Film Festival X Day 3 and 4: 1:05:34 - 1:39:18Outro: 1:39:47 - 1:42:25Social Media:Email: journeywithacinephile@gmail.comWritten Reviews: https://horrorreview.webnode.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dgarrettjrTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/buckeyefrommichLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/davidosu/Instagram: davidosu87Threads: davidosu87Journey with a Cinephile Instagram: journeywithacinephileThe Night Club Discord: Journey with a Cinephile

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Join Tony Michas along with Imprint Cast Family member, Paul Berriman and very special guest, Ron Pettersson to discuss Imprint's October 2025 Film Bundles.The October Film Bundles includes, Halloween I-V Steelbook Collection Limited Edition Jack O'Lantern, Directed by John Huston, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Frankie & Johnny, Afterglow, K-Pax, Lulu on the Bridge, The Quiet American, Half Nelson, Twins of Evil, Carrie and Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

We discuss In N Out, video games, Randy's book adventurer, and...more.   In the story, Randy and Dalton deal with the reality of their situation. They gather gear and plan to confront the Dalton imposter.   JARdon the Mess Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/JARdontheMess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jardonthemess/   Randy's Socials:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gosquee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randys_worldd/  Dalton's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_saltydalty_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_saltydalty_/    Bert's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ninjanomics101  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjanomics_101/

Look to the skies! This year for our annual Halloween tradition, we're covering Aliens on Film! We're opening up the X-Files to get these Close Encounters of the Third or Fourth Kind out to the public! Join us as we try and stop the Invasion (of Body Snatchers or otherwise) and talk about the best chilling films about the encounters with some extreme ETs! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook, e-mail us at reviewsmixed@gmail.com, visit our  Instagram or  TikTok for extra content, become a patron on our Patreon, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise! Don't forget to subscribe to us on  iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser, Audible, or wherever you get podcasts! All clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

Nick and Justin would trade their pod for these pods in a heartbeat. Keywords: Donald Sutherland. Brooke Adams. Jeff Goldblum. Apocalypse. Philip Kaufman. Science Fiction. Classic Film.Post show song: THE ANTHEM OF BIGBUDDY, from the brand new THE WIZARD'S KEYS album, TELLING CONSIDERABLY MORE LIES BY THE FIRE (Nunziata, Murphy).  By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

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Would Godzilla be structurally sound or too big for its own weight? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Matt Kirshen, and astrophysicist Charles Liu, takes a look at monsters that have terrified us, like zombies in The Last of Us or Godzilla, and the scary speculative science behind them.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-science-of-godzilla-zombies-other-monsters-with-charles-liu/Thanks to our Patrons Brandon, Ikumi Nakajima, Vanessa Johnston, Thomas Weeks, Vicvegatw, M G, Vijay Kale, Anshuman Rai, Zach Kellogg, Marcus, Glenn Clark, christian mendez pagan, Felipe Rocha, John Olsson, Ralph Kewish, George Vailakis, Rick Stawicki, Stephen Bradley, Jeffrey Moore, matthew gilmer, Cheryl, Jeanne, Bishop PPB, Rob, Moose Polk, Daniel Rajski, Mila Gregory, Magnus, Paul Chatalbash, Koy Corwin, Max A, James Lott, Frosty, Stacy Hughes, Shay Collins, Darryl Barton, Graham Anderson, Akseli, James Bartram, Hacker Man, Dick Feynman, Theresa Hernandez, Shannon Pincombe, Arnab Mukherjee, James Rinker, (Not) Lord Kelvin, Daniel Smith, Rob Woods, Trevor Krumm, Joan Amelia Tarshis, Brendan Shrimplin, Joshua Sahner, Kalin Zlatinov, Jay2Serious, Marcus, Nathan Charland, ciana marie dolphin, Justin Jacob, Toilet machine, T P Hysmith, David Faulkner, Ernest Huntress, N.L. Peterson, Andrew McCall, Ondrej Pinter, Benjamin Froud, Jason Northrop, Sloopy55, Floris Kuik, Jan Leslie, Ameesa, Angi Brown, Mesa Kevin, Tars, Dk, thomas Appleby, StarlitFox117, Jessica Black, Jesse Lakeman, jbas2015, Ethan Stepp, Patricia J Clements, Emmanual Morales Rodriguez, Laura Michelle, Darwin Gregory, Michelle Man, Rebecca Wright, Helen Dahlberg, Franny R, Vassilis Bakosis, Lance Hoopes, Steven Savicki, Melissa Lange, and Riley Ruffin for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan Fuller created the cult TV shows Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies and Hannibal, among others, and his delirious first feature Dust Bunny plays the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this Thursday, October 23rd. And he's here to explore Philip Kaufman's brilliant reinterpretation of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Your genial host Norm Wilner has been waiting a long time for this one.

Drinking a One-Two Punch In an earlier episode, I mentioned that between the ages of five and eight, my older brother used to take me to the Saturday afternoon matinees at a large movie theatre near our home in Northeast Philadelphia. Those outings were magical — the darkened theatre, the smell of popcorn, and the giant screen that opened windows to worlds far beyond my own. As I shared before, I saw some of the great science fiction classics of the 1950s, films that made an indelible impression on my young mind — impressions that, in some ways, have stayed with me ever since. In that earlier episode, we explored Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a film that warned of a future where human beings had become emotionless replicas — walking robots in human form. In this episode, we'll turn our attention to two other remarkable science fiction classics that touched me on a deep, existential level. The first is The Day the Earth Stood Still — a film that offered a profound vision of the power of human choice in the effort of our survival. The second is The Incredible Shrinking Man — a film that took me inward, toward the mystery of identity, consciousness, and what existence really means. The Day the Earth Stood Still The Day the Earth Stood Still opens in Washington, D.C., where a flying saucer lands on the National Mall, instantly drawing the attention of both the military and the public. From the ship emerges a calm, human-like visitor named Klaatu, who announces that he has come in peace, bearing a message to aid humanity. But when he reaches into his suit and pulls out a small, unfamiliar device, a nervous soldier panics and fires his rifle, wounding him. In that instant, a towering robot named Gort steps out of the ship and begins to disintegrate the soldiers' weapons with a blinding energy ray. The chaos halts only when Klaatu, wounded but composed, commands Gort to stop. He then explains that the device he was holding had been a gift intended for the President of the United States — a symbol of peace, not threat. Klaatu Among Humans Klaatu is rushed to Walter Reed Army Hospital, where he requests an audience with the world's leaders to deliver an urgent message. But the atmosphere of Cold War paranoia makes cooperation impossible. Frustrated by political barriers, Klaatu escapes the hospital and disguises himself as an ordinary man named “Mr. Carpenter.” He rents a room in a boarding house, where he befriends a young widow, Helen Benson, and her curious son, Bobby. Through his time with them — especially his friendship with Bobby — Klaatu experiences the rhythms of ordinary American life: simple kindness, curiosity, and fear. Eventually, he meets the brilliant Professor Barnhardt, a scientist modeled after Albert Einstein, who recognizes Klaatu's sincerity and agrees to help gather the world's leading scientific minds. Demonstration of Power To prove the seriousness of his mission, Klaatu arranges a global demonstration. At precisely noon, all electrical power across the planet ceases for thirty minutes. Lights go dark, cars stall, machinery grinds to a halt — the world itself seems to stop. Only essential systems like hospitals and airplanes in flight remain untouched. For half an hour, the human race stands still, witnessing a power far beyond its own. Conflict and Revelation Despite his peaceful purpose, Klaatu is relentlessly hunted by the military, who see him as a threat. When he tries to return to his spaceship, soldiers open fire, gravely wounding him. But before this, he had given Helen specific instructions: if anything happens to him, she must go to Gort and say the words — “Klaatu barada nikto.” Helen bravely delivers the message. Gort obeys, retrieves Klaatu's body, and revives him using alien technology. When Klaatu awakens, he tells Helen that his revival may be temporary — for only the Divine Power, not science, holds true authority over life and death. Final Warning In the film's climactic moment, Klaatu addresses the assembled scientists, revealing the full purpose of his visit. His people, he explains, monitor planets across the galaxy. Earth's combination of nuclear weapons and emerging rocket technology has made it a danger not only to itself but to all intelligent life. Klaatu's civilization lives in peace — but that peace is maintained by an interstellar police force of powerful robots like Gort. Any planet that threatens the balance of life will face destruction. Then he delivers his unforgettable warning: “The decision rests with you. We shall be waiting for your answer. The choice is simple — join us and live in peace, or pursue your present reckless course and face obliteration. We shall be waiting for your answer.” With that, Klaatu bids farewell, boards his spacecraft with Gort, and departs into the heavens — leaving humanity to decide its fate. Even though I was still just a little kid, I could barely move at the end of that movie. I remember sitting there, completely still, deeply shaken by the realization that we — the human race — are actually a very primitive species, and that there may exist an intelligence in the universe far more advanced and powerful than our own. Of course, the most unforgettable moment, was when Klaatu demonstrates his power by literally stopping all electricity on Earth for thirty minutes. Trains grind to a halt, factories fall silent, cars stall in the streets, and even wristwatches freeze in time. In that single moment, the entire world is brought to its knees, forced to experience its utter helplessness before a power infinitely greater — and yet, astonishingly, not malevolent, but filled with wisdom and compassion. Throughout the story, human beings are shown as anxious and paranoid, their decisions shaped by fear and greed. The aliens, by contrast, are calm, wise, and profoundly compassionate — beings who have long transcended the primitive impulses that still dominate us. Beneath the surface of the film runs a clear message: we are not the ultimate masters we imagine ourselves to be. And humanity is in critical need of a vast expansion of consciousness. Perhaps the wisest response to such a revelation is not more fear or aggression, but the openness that comes from true humility — the humility to listen, to learn, and to evolve. For this unknown force has shown us that it holds complete power over us, and yet it extends a hand of understanding. Its message could not be clearer — simple, urgent, and eternal: Evolve… or die. So, this brings us to the second film in today's episode, The Incredible Shrinking Man, which, to quote old hippie parlance, really did a major number on my head. Opening and Setup Scott Carey, a happily married, ordinary man, is vacationing on a boat with his wife, Louise. While sunbathing, he is suddenly enveloped by a strange, mist-like cloud. Six months later, he begins to feel unwell and notices his clothes fitting loosely. Soon, he realizes he is actually shrinking. Medical tests confirm that exposure to a combination of radioactive fallout and insecticide has altered his cellular structure, causing his body to continuously diminish in scale. Public Curiosity and Growing Despair As Scott becomes smaller, he loses his job and, eventually, his confidence. He becomes a media spectacle, dubbed “The Incredible Shrinking Man” by the press. His humiliation and helplessness deepen with every inch he loses. Though Louise still loves him deeply, their relationship grows increasingly strained as he withdraws emotionally. When he befriends Clarice, a kind-hearted circus performer with dwarfism, he finds brief solace and understanding — someone who truly empathizes with his plight. But that comfort vanishes when he realizes he is shrinking even smaller than her, confirming that his condition is unstoppable. Life in the Dollhouse Eventually, Scott becomes only a few inches tall and is forced to live in a dollhouse. Louise continues to care for him tenderly, but tragedy strikes when she steps out of the house, leaving him vulnerable. Their cat attacks, and in a frantic struggle for survival, Scott narrowly escapes — only to be knocked into the basement, where he is presumed dead. The Basement Odyssey Trapped in the basement and now only fractions of an inch tall, Scott begins a desperate struggle for survival. The familiar surroundings of his home transform into an immense and hostile wilderness. He faces epic battles against a giant spider, treacherous climbs over towering obstacles, and a constant search for crumbs of food and droplets of water. These scenes are both terrifying and deeply symbolic: Scott must rediscover his will to live in a world that continually threatens his existence. Existential Revelation As he continues to shrink beyond visible size, Scott experiences a profound spiritual awakening. He realizes that, though he is becoming infinitely small, he is still part of the infinite itself — connected to all creation. His fear dissolves into awe. He looks up at the stars and understands that size and scale are irrelevant in the cosmic order. And then he expresses his realization of the ultimate truth: “To God, there is no zero. I still exist.” Themes and Legacy When I first saw The Incredible Shrinking Man at around age eight, the experience was life-altering — though I was far too young to understand it intellectually. All I knew was that something vast and wordless had opened inside me. I didn't yet grasp its meaning; I simply felt it. Now, after many decades of personal growth and reflection, the film's message has come much more into focus. At its core, The Incredible Shrinking Man is a meditation on human vulnerability and ultimate transcendence. It begins as science fiction but ends as metaphysics — a journey from disintegration and despair to the realization of unity with the infinite. Its closing message is both humbling and exalting: that meaning endures even after form disappears. Beneath its pulp title and mid-1950s imagery lies a profoundly spiritual story about surrender, humility, and rediscovery — the timeless truth that even in the smallest particle of existence, the whole of creation still lives and breathes. Let's take a quick look at some of its deeper foundations. 1. The Fall of the Modern Everyman Scott Carey begins as the quintessential postwar American male — successful, confident, rational, and in control. But his sudden exposure to a mysterious radioactive mist destabilizes everything he relies upon. What follows is not merely a biological crisis but a metaphysical one. His physical shrinking mirrors the collapse of the ego — the gradual erosion of all external definitions of self: status, power, sexuality, and ultimately, even visibility itself. In many spiritual traditions, this marks the first stage of awakening: the unmaking of identity. The process can be terrifying, for it strips away everything that seems to guarantee one's existence. In this light, Scott's shrinking becomes a symbolic descent — the unraveling of the false self that must precede illumination. 2. The Basement as the Underworld When Scott falls into the basement, he has crossed into the mythic underworld — the inner realm where the soul confronts death and transformation. The ordinary objects surrounding him — spiders, matchsticks, droplets of water — are transformed into archetypes of the forces that test endurance and faith. Alone and unseen, he learns to survive not through domination but through adaptability, humility, and reverence for life in all its forms. Each confrontation with danger becomes an initiation. The basement is not a hell of punishment but a monastery of awakening, where the noise of the world falls away and consciousness begins to sense its unity with the Infinite. 3. The Vanishing Point and the Infinite As Scott continues to shrink, the story turns ever inward. The scale of his physical world expands into the scale of cosmic awareness. Matter, space, and spirit dissolve into a single continuum. His final revelation — that to God there is no zero — is a moment of pure, non-dualistic insight. He understands that although everything external is, by nature, impermanent, existence itself is indestructible; even the smallest particle contains the totality of being. This realization echoes the mystical experiences described by saints and sages across the ages: the Buddhist awakening to emptiness as fullness, the Sufi union with the Beloved, the Christian mystic's merging with divine light. What vanishes is not life, but the illusion of separateness. 4. A Science-Fiction Upanishad In its closing moments, the film transcends genre entirely. Scott's voice — serene and wonder-struck — becomes that of one who has passed through the dark night of the soul and emerged into awareness of the infinite. The stars above him mirror the subatomic worlds below, revealing the same pattern in every scale. He is no longer shrinking in the human sense but expanding into boundless consciousness. This is why the ending feels paradoxically uplifting: Scott disappears physically, yet spiritually he is reborn. His final words echo the timeless insight of the mystics — that what is eternal has no dependency on what is external. One rises and falls. The other was, is, and always will be. 5. The Lesson for the Modern Mind When I first saw The Incredible Shrinking Man, I had no idea what I was truly witnessing. Yet even as a child, I felt something profoundly stirring within me — something I could not name but would spend decades watching it unfold. Viewed through the lens of our own age, the film remains a radical challenge to the modern cult of control. It reminds us that meaning is not achieved by conquering the universe but by awakening to our unity with the power behind it. Scott's journey invites us to recognize that the smallest life, the faintest breath, participates equally in the infinite. The film closes not with fear but with awe. It whispers what every true mystic has discovered: that when the external self dissolves, the soul begins to expand — and, incredibly, the Infinite knowingly smiles behind it all, welcoming us home. So I had, in fact, seen two remarkable films with two powerful messages. In the first, The Day the Earth Stood Still, we were shown that we human beings are not the ultimate power in the universe — far from it. Yet within our limitations lies the capacity, and the choice, to evolve to the next level of awareness… or to face the bitter consequences of refusing to grow. And in The Incredible Shrinking Man, we are offered the counterpoint: even if we lose everything, there remains within us an indestructible identity — our connection to the infinite consciousness behind all creation. So even though you may lose everything, in reality, you have merged with the great essence of all there is. Well, that's quite a lot to digest, so let's let this be the end of today's episode. As always, keep your eyes, mind, and heart open — and let's get together again in the next one.

Send us a textThe 1970s and 80s was a hotbed of excellent paranormal horror films – The Exorcist, the original Amityville Horror, Halloween, Carrie, Eraserhead, Dawn of the Dead, Suspiria, Invasion of the Body Snatchers…. I could go on. It was quite the era of film – and remarkably, some of these legendary tales are based on true stories.One of the lesser known films of this era is The Entity. It's sort of your run-of-the-mill poltergeist film: single mother, claims she's being attacked and harassed physically and sexually by a ghost or demon or something…But! It was based on the true story of Doris Bither…whose case was, in fact, rather unique for an alleged haunting.Sources: 1) https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/a-closer-look-at-the-entity-photographs/2) https://laghosttour.com/the-entity-house/3) https://www.themysticmedium.com/the-entity-haunting-the-doris-bither-story/4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Bither_case5) https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/paranormal-activity-ucla-haunting-storySupport the show

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Original 1956 black & white versionA small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.Support the showOETA - Home

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For.I am TG Wolff and I'm here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you in the heart of a mystery. All stories are structured to challenge you to beat the detective to the solution. Jack and I perform these live, front to back, no breaks, no fakes, no retakes.A special announcement…our social media is alive and kicking. Check out Instagram @mysteriestodiefor (all spelled out) and on Facebook @m2d4podcast for the pulse on the shows happenings. And explore our website, M2D4Podcast.com for all our episodes and authors.The rules for law and order create the boundaries for civil co-existence and, ideally, the backdrops for individuals, families, and companies to grow and thrive. Breaking these rules puts civil order at risk. And while murder is the Big Daddy of crimes, codified ordinances across municipal divisions, counties, states, and countries show the nearly endless ways there are to create mayhem. This season, we put our detective skills to the test. This is Season 8, Anything but Murder. This is Episode 19, Body Snatching is the featured crime. This is Have You Seen This Body? by TG WolffAbout body snatchingResurrection Men, aka Body Snatchers, practiced their illegal trade in the mid-to-late 1800s. This was the period when medical training was expanding and so was the need for cadavers for students to learn on. Body Snatchers stole bodies from fresh graves and so them to medical schools or instructors. The trade went by the wayside as states passed Anatomy Acts or Bone Bills that allowed medical schools to legally acquire unclaimed bodies and also allowed people to donate their bodies.From congressional cemetery.org comes the story of Resurrection Man Dr. George Christian.On the night of December 12th, 1873, police officers noticed a suspicious carriage sitting at Washington Circle, Washington DC. After midnight, an officer approached the woman sitting inside and she explained she was waiting for her husband who was conducting business. Later, they saw one man approach the buggy and place a spade inside. Then another man appeared and placed a muddy shovel inside before the three set off towards New Hampshire Avenue and Boundary Street. The officers pursued them, suspecting they must have stolen goods on board but instead found grave robbing tools. Officers investigated nearby Holmead Cemetery and found the body of Thomas Fletcher inside a large canvas bag near the fence. The night of Dr. Christian's arrest, a diary was found inside the carriage along with the grave robbing tools, illustrating the extent of his resurrectionist business. Excerpts from this diary were published in the newspapers and later used at his trial. Christian had arrangements with doctors at Washington Asylum and the Almshouses where patients often died penniless and sometimes without family for records of their dying. These were potential victims for him to later dig up at the city's potter's fields, where the impoverished were buried in unmarked graves. Notes in his diary describe various doctors going out resurrecting with him or sending janitors and hospital stewards out with him as assistants. One local doctor offered Christian and his partner $15 each per body.In addition to supplying nearby medical schools with cadavers, Christian corresponded with doctors at schools in Virginia, Michigan, and Ohio. Their letters spoke of the best ways to pack bodies in whiskey barrels and prices per cadaver. One Michigan doctor wrote that he'd pay Christian $25 per body but then sell the bodies to the students for $40. ($25 in 1873 is worth $635.64 today.)

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What makes the fear of replacement so primal? From the original 1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers to interpretations in the 70s, 90s, and 2000s, the Body Snatchers story has been remade across four major films, each reflecting the anxieties of its era. We examine the story's evolution from small-town paranoia to urban mistrust, military conformity, and global transformation—and why this tale of pod people keeps resonating.Questions We Discuss:Why does the fear of being replaced (or having loved ones replaced) persist across cultures and generations?How did each decade's version reflect its political moment—from 1950s McCarthyism to 1970s post-Watergate cynicism to fears of the military in this century?Can Body Snatchers be read as both anti-communist AND anti-McCarthyist commentary?What makes conformity so terrifying when the hive mind promises peace and emotional stability?How do ancient changeling myths connect to modern AI replacement anxieties?Is the Body Snatchers archetype shifting from alien invasion to mechanical replacement?What happens when institutions meant to protect us become the source of the threat?Films covered: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956, 1978), Body Snatchers (1993), The Invasion (2007)Related media discussed: The Faculty, Star Trek's Borg, Deep Space Nine changelings, The Puppet Masters, Invaders from Mars **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Here at Baconsale, we understand that fear is subjective. Yes, we understand that, but that doesn't stop us from arguing about it. Kent found a list of the scariest horror movie moments of all time, made by the streaming service Shudder, and we decided to tier 31 of these terrifying scenes. Please note that this isn't an episode you want to listen to with your kids, since we will be describing some pretty intense parts from films such as Wait Until Dark, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Pan's Labyrinth, and Hereditary. However, we'll keep things as family friendly as possible and not share too many gory details. And remember, while we have mad respect for these scary movies, the YouTube versions are different.   Don't go into the basement and get a little possessed, press play!

Our fourth annual Halloween season of the Watchcast has begun! We're kicking off our month of personal horror picks with Alex's choice, the 1978 adaptation of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a deft combo of alien horror and '70s paranoia thriller that features killer mustaches, the youngest Jeff Goldblum you've ever seen, and a very weird dog. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 153: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (00:00:27) - Intro. (00:01:58) - Our film this week: Invasion of the Body Snatchers! (The 1978 version) (00:05:27) - Talking about the source novel and the '56 film. (00:09:53) - The San Francisco-ness of this movie, and a little on the folks who made it. (00:15:47) - A brief list of some of the other adaptations. (00:17:51) - A note about the ending. (00:21:02) - Launching into the early goings of the film. (00:31:59) - A health inspector worth rooting for. (00:35:22) - Something shifted overnight. (00:40:15) - Break! (00:40:41) - We're back, and it's time for weird things to happen to our heroes. (00:52:07) - The shit hits the windshield, and we meet some new friends. (01:03:18) - A body is found at the bathhouse, and Elizabeth is nearly turned. (01:16:37) - No one will believe any of this. (01:26:06) - An orgy of human copying. (01:30:30) - Fleeing down the streets of San Francisco. (01:34:47) - The aliens make their mission statement. (01:41:12) - A really, really bad dog, and the pod trade network is up and running. (01:45:27) - We've lost Elizabeth, time to burn it all down. (01:51:57) - The next day... (01:58:18) - Final thoughts, housekeeping for next week, and the lists are finally updated. (02:06:28) - Outro.

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Send us a textA perfect storm of lousy news sees out-of-work podcaster Johnny Wolfenstein spiral into a bender, during which he claims to have been abducted by aliens, and fearing their return, he contacts his old friend MonsterZero to help him gear up for a black light alien fight! On Episode 689 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the neon-drenched, drug-fueled alien nightmare Jimmy and Stiggs from director Joe Begos! We also debate whether Waterworld is as bad as everyone remembers, watch the new trailer for the 4K remaster of the cult classic film, Freaked, and ponder if Eli Roth is a better ambassador for horror than he is a filmmaker. So grab your drug of choice, gas up the chainsaw, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Vinyl, horror soundtracks, Trust Kill Records, Saw VI, Halloween 3, Type O Negative, Mushroomhead, Nightmare on Elm St 4: Dream Master, Bela Lugosi, dimestore Jerry Lewis, Mr. Sardonicus, Children of the Corn, Universal Horror, Toxic Avenger IV: Citizen Toxie, Skull and Bones, Hillside Strangler, My Soul To Take, I Spit On Your Grave, Slice and Dice, Navy Seals vs. Zombies, Soul to Keep, Freaky, Wes Craven, Bella Thorn, Nick Cannon, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Prom Night 3, Michael Dudikoff, Alien, Sigourney Weaver, Ghostbusters, Copycat, The Village, Cabin in the Woods, R.L. Stine, Goosebumps, The Black Lagoon, Andromeda Strain, Ray Strickland, The Return of Dracula, The Night Watch, Night of the Bloody Apes, Santo vs The Evil Brain, Patrick Dempsey, Loverboy, Can't Buy Me Love, Sixteen Candles, 3:00 High, Courtney Gains, Witchboard, Freaked 4K Remaster, Tom Stern, Alex Winter, Brooke Shields, Mr. T, Joey Lawrence, William Sadler, Randy Quaid, Bobcat Goldthwaite, Predator: Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg, Elle Fanning, Waterworld, Kevin Costner, Come and See, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Leonard Nimoy, Jeff Goldblum, Karen Allen, Vibes, Transylvania 6-5000, Satantango, 2001: A Space Odyssey, alien mayhem, Jimmy and Stiggs, Joe Begos, Matt Mercer, Stephen Scarlata, Bride of the Monster, Cannibal Holocaust, Kay Parker, Eli Roth, The Horror Section, Hostel 2, Thanksgiving, championing the Italians, Dream Eater, The Piano Killer, Don't Go In That House Bitch, Traumatika, and what a wonderful Waterworld.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Welcome back to Film Haven Reviews!!! This week we are continuing out "Invasion Horror" theme with the most famous alien invasion film of them all! Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). While this movie had lots to say about the politics and societal thinking of its time, I was slightly disappointed by the dragging nature of the narrative compared to the original. It has some great performances and some awesome moments, but I gave this film a 7.5/10 for not quite living up to the original while still being very impressive on its own. The orignial body snatchers would receive something closer to a 9/10 for me to give some perspective on that point.   For my full written review feel free to follow my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film_haven_reviews/You can also go to find the video on my NEW youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@filmhavenreviews 

Send us a textSci-Fi Spooktober is for viewing and discussing classics in the genre and this week we tackle one of the titans of Sci-Fi Horror with the 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Was Leonard Nimoy gaslighting everyone? Was Jeff Goldblum an up and coming young hunk at the time he made this film? Did she really have Donald Sutherland eyes? These questions and more will all be given thought without any clear cut answers but hey you might as well listen anyways. What else are you gonna do? Turn up your headphones, dial back your sensibilities, and join the wretched hive of scum and villainy as we take the low road to resistance on Season Six, Episode Twenty Three of Force Insensitive!Send Email/Voicemail: mailto:forceinsensitive@gmail.comDirect Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/ForceInsensitiveStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForceInsensitive/Twitter: http://twitter.com/ForceNSensitiveFacebook: http://facebook.com/ForceInsensitiveInstagram: http://instagram.com/ForceInsensitive

EEEEEKKKKK! Spooky Season is upon us, so Zach and Amanda are about to assimilate with pour duplicates and record our thoughts on the 1978 remake Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Top to bottom great casting and writing, with some incredible practicals. It's pretty hard to talk ill about this film. But we tried! Take a listen and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and leave a comment. The feedback helps us tremendously! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr  

Send us a textA horrible toxic accident transforms an alien Kryptonian into a downtrodden janitor. When this new toxic version of him is exposed to Earth's selfish, inconsiderate ways he turns into a new evolution of a hero: Incel Space Jesus! On Episode 688 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by the Vegan Prince of Wales, Linus for his Patreon Takeover! Linus has selected an unlikely duo of Superhero films, The Toxic Avenger (2025) and Superman (2025) for us to discuss! We also talk about; the Frankenstein sequel the world needs now, well known actors who started out in Troma films, and how bad marketing can impact a film's release! So grab your toxic mop, save all the dogs and squirrels you can, and strap on your Kryptonian Bum Bag for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Remembering 1990, MC Hammer, The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer Films, UK theatrical cuts, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Brexit, BST, Patreon Takeover, Linus, Atomsk, Wulf Gas, noise shows, basement shows, Xiphoid Dimentia, The Brute Man, The Abominable Snowman, Macabre, Attack of the Giant Leeches, Night of the Living Dead, Night of the Strangler, House on Skull Mountain, The Stranger Within, Mansion of the Doomed, Prey, Patrick, The Slayer, My Best Friend is a Vampire, Open House, Dark Carnival, Things, Night Terror, Jacquelin Hyde, Night of the Flesh Eaters, The Dead, 90210 Shark Attack, Cracoon, Insidious, Rupert Friend, Curse of Chucky, The Taking of Deborah Logan, Jeremy Holm, The Ranger, Brooklyn 45, Michelle Bauer, Demon Warp, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Granny, The Manitou, Peeping Tom, Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Toxic Avenger, Peter Dinklage, Macon Blair, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Sebastian Shaw, Billy Bob Thornton, Samuel L. Jackson, Oliver Stone, Kevin Costner, Vanna White, Graduation Day, Marisa Tomei, Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, David Boreanaz, Terror Firmer, Paul Sorvino, John G. Avildsen, Troma Films, Lloyd Kaufman, Father's Day, Cannibal: The Music, Roger Corman, Blue Ruin, The Shitheads, Buttcrack, Elijah Wood, Avator, The Crow without Eric Draven, Alan Scott and Hal Jordan, Brian Michael Bendis, Slimetime, The Toxic Crusaders, CHUDHaven, Swamp Thing, Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez, The Mighty Crabjoys, Savatage, Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Ernest Borgnine, Jesus Lizard, James Gunn, Superman, Krypto, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Alan Tudyk, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Guy Gardner, John Byrne, The New Gods, Mr. Terrific, Brainiac, Jimmy and Stiggs, Joe Begos, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, mate rate, RobertRodriguezMusic, RIP Renato Casaro, Space Jesus for Incels, Kryptonian Bum Bag, and The Four Swordsmen of the Girthening!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebookSupport the show

John "Hambone" McGuire from The Vintage RPG Podcast returns to the show to discuss the second of four movie versions of Jack Finney's novel The Body Snatchers. (paid link)As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this episode of Outside the Cinema, hosts Bill and Chris delve into the 1993 film Body Snatchers, a lesser-known adaptation of the classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers story. They discuss the film's cast, including Gabriel Anwar and Meg Tilly, and analyze its themes, character development, and execution of the invasion concept. The conversation also touches on personal opinions and recommendations, highlighting the film's strengths and weaknesses while providing insights into its place within the horror genre.

Today Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia draft a film festival of Proto Horror films. What is Proto Horror? These are the horror movies that came out and changed the landscape of horror itself. The movies that are often imitated, ripped off, and set the tone for new movements in horror. We have a wild and wide ranging selection of movies that were true game changes...and Scary Movie. From slashers to torture porn and even to science fiction we applaud these revolutionary films! Let us know whose list you think wins this heated battle. Which festival would win your money? Let us know in the comments wherever you find the Podcast.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/YfRAYTjxpxA Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

This week we're bringing you a replay of a case that is one of the wildest—and most unsettling—stories we've ever covered. Back in 2005, headlines dubbed him the Body Snatcher of New York. Dr. Michael Mastromarino was a once-promising dentist who built a shady side business harvesting human tissue and bones without consent. What started as a booming “medical” enterprise unraveled into a shocking scandal that left thousands of families devastated, raised questions about the tissue donation industry, and earned Mastromarino a spot in true crime infamy.   We're re-airing this episode now because it ties in more than you'd expect with the docuseries The Kings of Tupelo, which we're covering all month long. The first episode is already out, and you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast to hear all three parts—plus get access to even more bonus content.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! It's time to get your own personal stylist with DailyLook.  Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MOMS50 for 50% off your first order.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000.  Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. 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