Podcast appearances and mentions of John Carpenter

Our Patrons made their voices heard, Spookies, and the official results are in: We're covering The Thing (2011) for our Quarterly Patreon Pick. Less a remake of the 1982 John Carpenter original and more a revisiting to that same universe, this flick continues to explore the lore behind the ever elusive ~thing.~ It also stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as an Ellen Ripley-esque scientist, so you *know* that's right up our alley. On our last episode of 2025, we're getting into the original plans for this scifi flick, the studio meddling that knocked it off course, and all the various ways we could sex it up to make an Antarctic research station just a little bit hotter. Check out our episode on The Thing (1982) here: https://www.spookytuesdaypod.com/latest-episodes/the-thing-1982References:https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-thing-2011-stealth-prequel-john-carpenter-original-strongerhttps://cinapse.co/2019/11/the-thing-2011-its-probably-better-than-you-remember/https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/i-rewatched-2011s-the-thing-and-still-believe-it-gets-too-much-hatehttps://activemaas.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/continuity-and-discrepancy-in-1982-and-2011-the-thing/https://wickedhorror.com/features/editorials/practical-matters-the-frustrating-story-of-the-thing-prequel-we-could-have-had/https://monsterlegacy.net/2013/03/03/the-thing-pilot-alien-creature-deleted-fired/https://www.reddit.com/r/RedLetterMedia/comments/8yoy9f/i_had_access_to_behind_the_scenes_of_the_thing/https://open.substack.com/pub/thecurvingeye/p/xenomaternity-and-meThe Thing Making Of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDn4XBKXrCkThe Thing ADI In House Tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8ASn25GLg

Fans of John Carpenter's 'The Thing' are campaigning to have it recognized as a Christmas classic. The Grand Central Mall hosted a pet night with Santa, with proceeds supporting local animals. McDonald's has launched a Grinch meal in the U.S., while other fast-food chains introduce various holiday-themed items. Johnny also offers unique gift ideas for the culinary enthusiast, including fancy Italian tomatoes, Tuscan olive oil, and gourmet biscuits.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

The FM3 decided to kick off December by heading to Antarctica to check out some space skin that some Norwegians found buried deep in the freezing snow. Little do they know they will be overtaken by an alien lifeform just like in the 1982 John Carpenter classic "The Thing". Thankfully for you listeners, the only real change you will notice is Jef, Josh and Brian may choose some "good" movies more often and oh yeah they are all connected together and are a huge mess of flesh now. But other than those two things, everything you love about the podcast will remain the same, that is until the guys get their silly little flying saucer built out of old hot dog cans and lawn mower engines. So sit back friends, enjoy this episode and let the Forever Midnight Podcast take over your mind and body!

Send us a textA group of middle-aged friends compete in an annual contest known as "The Long Talk," in which they must maintain a certain talking speed or get silenced forever. Strange things begin to happen when the friends start to become entangled in quantum mechanical machinations. On Episode 697 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by our old friend Double D for our December Patreon Takeover! He selected the films The Long Walk and Coherence for us to discuss. We also continue the age old debate of practical FX vs cgi, talk about the works of a little known author named Richard Bachman, and try to make sense of quantum mechanics. So grab your best talking shoes, pack plenty of extra glowsticks, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Modern Horror franchises, Paranormal Activity, films that wear out their welcome, James Wan, Double D, Patreon Takeover, the Pale Paul Mooney of Podcasting, It: Welcome to Derry, Creepshow, practical fx vs. CGI, The Thing, The Shining, John Carpenter, Roblox gift cards, Minecraft, umbilical trauma, Fallout 76, Borderlands 2, Horizon, London After Midnight, Horror Express, Telly Savalas, All Hallow's Eve, 30 Ways to Die, Amanda Seyfried, American Horror Story, Dark Shadows, They, House of the Dead, Wolfcop, Dark Match, Dr. Giggles, Brendan Fraser, Carrie, Psycho, Jurassic Park, Darryl Hannah, Splash, Jason Goes to Hell, The Prince of Darkness, Trick or Treat, Body Bags, Don Calfa, A Haunted House, The Toolbox Murders, Spider Gates, Stranger Things 5 Vol. 1, Cobra Kai, WCUW, Ian Ziering, Sleepaway Camp, Wet Hot American Summer, Kimbo Slice, Wilfred Brimley, de-aging vs. recasting, Ready or Not: Here I Come, Samara Weaving, Lisa Frankenstein, Police Academy, Mad Max, The Thorn Trilogy, Teen Wolf, Thanksgiving, Dead Heat, Party Girl, City of Lost Children, Smallville, Frozen Caveman Lawyer, Stephen King, Frank Darabont, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Richard Bachman, R.L. Stine, Ryoki Inoue, Battle Royale, The Running Man, The Long Walk, Rango Unchained, Coherence, James Ward Byrkit, Nicholas Brendon, Emily Baldoni, blue nostrils, Clue, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, quantum mechanics, Twilight Zone, Jordan Peele, Us, Animal Man, Grant Morrison, Caught Stealing, Darren Aronofsky, Austin Butler, Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia, The Last Gentrification of Gotham, and Coherence and Incoherence: A Memoir, and Ricky Schrodinger's Cat.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

Soon everyone can watch John Carpenter's concert and we'll preview the new Metroid game that's out tomorrow! Get the scoop in the #MikeJonesMinuteCon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Brennan bust down the door to their 100th episode with the wild interdimensional alien-invasion-and-anti-capitalism movie, John Carpenter's They Live! Originally intended as their first episode, these two finally get around to it, but does it hold up for Dan, and will Brennan like this blast from the past? Listen to find out! PLUS: Messages for Episode 100 from some Dongles!!! Join us at our new social home at Bluesky! @corruptedyouthpod Watch Dan draw and talk about movies on Cinema Sketches at YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@danbieselart Hey, dongles, contact us - you know you want to: corruptedyouthpod@gmail.com Please rate and review - we want to know how we're doing! Show your support of the show and look cool doing it by picking up a Corrupted Youth t-shirt and/or other goods at https://www.teepublic.com/user/gridcurrent Corrupted Youth Theme by nerdy202 (featuring Dan and Brennan)

pWotD Episode 3132: Stranger Things Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 292,672 views on Friday, 28 November 2025 our article of the day is Stranger Things.Stranger Things is an American television series created by the Duffer Brothers for Netflix. Produced by Monkey Massacre Productions and 21 Laps Entertainment, the first season was released on Netflix on July 15, 2016. The second and third seasons followed in October 2017 and July 2019, respectively, and the fourth season was released in two parts in May and July 2022. The fifth and final season is being released in three parts in November and December 2025. The show is a mix of horror, science fiction, mystery, fantasy and coming-of-age drama.Set in the 1980s, the series centers on the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities opens a gateway between Earth and a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down at a nearby human experimentation facility. The cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Linda Hamilton.The Duffer Brothers developed Stranger Things as a mix of investigative drama and supernatural elements portrayed with horror and childlike sensibilities, while infusing references to the popular culture of the 1980s. Several thematic and directorial elements were inspired by the works of Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, David Lynch, Stephen King, Wes Craven, H. P. Lovecraft and FromSoftware. They also took inspiration from experiments conducted during the Cold War and conspiracy theories involving secret government programs.Stranger Things has received critical acclaim throughout its run, with many critics praising its characterization, atmosphere, acting, directing, writing, and homages to films of the 1980s, becoming an example of 1980s nostalgia. It has garnered many accolades. Many publications consider it to be among the greatest television shows ever made. Stranger Things is a flagship series for Netflix, attracting record viewership with each season's release. The series spawned a franchise, including an animated spin-off entitled Stranger Things: Tales from '85, a 2023 Broadway production that serves as a prequel titled Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and also inspiring many books, comics, tie-ins, a pop-up shop, and a Dungeons and Dragons board game based on the series.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:52 UTC on Saturday, 29 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Stranger Things on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Gregory.

We tackle a brand new sense and a different era of Hollywood for our second installment of, “RAW and Un-SENSE-ored: Horror Movies about the Senses” as Cody selects the Audrey Hepburn classic, WAIT UNTIL DARK. Hear about how we spent our Halloweens, how happy most of us are about baseball, and a wealth of other movies including a little teaser of our future discussion of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein!   Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies!   00:00 - 17:00ish - Intros: Lucas' recent eating habits, Dodgers won something, John Carpenter live, Halloween day activities   17:00ish - 1:07:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time!   Cody - Good Fortune, Hausu, The Taking of Deborah Logan, Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, Jason Goes to Hell, Shelby Oaks, Black Phone 2, Good Boy, Frankenstein, The Old Dark House, Carnival of Souls, Blood Rage, Hocus Pocus, Trick ‘r Treat, Evil Dead 2, Bugonia,    Austin - Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, Jason Goes to Hell, Frankenstein, Trick ‘r Treat, Evil Dead 2, Bugonia, Evil Dead Rise, It, Push, One Battle After Another, Corpse Bride, Nightmare Before Christmas   Lucas - Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, Jason Goes to Hell, Frankenstein, Nightmare Before Christmas, Cape Fear, The Hurt Locker, House of Dynamite, Hacksaw Ridge,    Curtis - Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, Frankenstein, Child's Play, Mr. Scorsese, Inferno, Scream, Rec 4: Apocalypse, Phase IV, Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills, WNUF Halloween Special, Hell House LLC: Lineage   1:07:00ish - 1:35:00ish - WAIT UNTIL DARK - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:35:00ish - End - The next film in “Raw and Un-SENSE-ored!” Horror Movies About the Senses!

#Consciousness #JohnCarpenter #ParanormalPodcast#EP260 #JohnCarpenter #AlienAbductions #AbductionResearch #MUFON #MissingTime #RegressionHypnosis #ETContact #Experiencers #Consciousness #ParanormalPodcast #BeyondDisclosureWe are honored to welcome John Carpenter, the former MUFON Abduction Research Director, for an in-depth discussion on Alien Abduction phenomena. John shares his decades of research, the role of Clinical Hypnosis in recovering Missing Time memories, and his findings on long-term ET Contact among experiencers. Dive into the core methodologies of abduction research with a true pioneer in the field.  

In the final stretch of their daring Escape from Hammerland, Ian and AC pulled over to pick up fellow traveler Bill Gudmundson for a look at Val Guest's 1957 people-are-the-real-monsters movie, The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas!More popularly known simply as The Abominable Snowman, this cerebral safari-in-the-snow film stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Rollason, a botanist whose research trip is sidelined when he joins an expedition of American poachers searching for the famed Yeti monster. What follows is a twisty, heady, and hardly monstrous story that presaged sci-fi horror classics like Alien and John Carpenter's The Thing!In this spoilerific episode, the guys talk about how this film compares to Guest and Kneale's other Hammer contributions; the transportive blend of natural footage and soundstage production design; and that delightfully ambiguous ending!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Abominable Snowman (1957) trailer.As mentioned in the show, Shout! Factory released a great Blu-ray of The Abominable Snowman, which is still available via Gruv.We also talked about the magazine Little Shoppe of Horrors, which will feature The Abominable Snowman in an upcoming issue.Feast on the meticulous model-making skills of Bill Gudmundson at his website, Bill's Kitchen!Order AC's books on essential and obscure horror movies, Horror 101 and Hidden Horror!Subscribe to AC's YouTube channel, Horror 101 with Dr. AC.Grab only what you can carry as we "Escape from Hammerland"! Hitch a ride with our entire 2024 series in the "Return to Hammerland" Playlist!It's not too late to catch up with our 2023 trip “Beyond Hammerland”!Check out 2022's year-long journey, "Son of Hammerland"!And watch the series that started it all: "Hammerland"

Subscribe to Does It Fly? Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1On DOES IT FLY?, we explore the science and story logic behind your favorite pop culture topics. Today, we're looking at whether the science and story logic behind the Upside Down from Netflix's Stranger Things could work!The final season of Stranger Things has finally arrived on Netflix, and we know it was worth the wait. Stranger Things season 5 might be the most anticipated new season of a Netflix series in history. And with good reason. An instant sensation from when it first premiered in 2016, the kids from Hawkins have captivated new audiences and nostalgia enthusiasts alike with their unique blend of prestige TV storytelling and nods to classic directors like Steven Spielberg, David Cronenberg, John Carpenter, Joe Dante, and more.And central to Stranger Things lore is the Upside Down, the weird parallel dimension that lurks alongside the fictional Hawkins, Indiana. So how does this relate to hard science concepts like string theory, dark matter, or the fundamental forces of the universe? And since one of the reasons Stranger Things has endured for nearly a decade is just how well the lore works, we'll take a deep dive into the concepts and behind-the-scenes facts that make it all hang together.   Check out the latest episode of Does it Fly? to learn more!https://youtu.be/dXNJsDMCICoFOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DOES IT FLY? on:♦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1♦ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doesitflypodAnd don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment for more sci-fi insights:♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial/♦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roddenberry♦ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comProduced by: Kelsey GoldbergTechnical Director: Andrew HalleyRODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT | 2025

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's November, so that means it's time for our “Xenovember” series, where we cover movies from another world! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and guest Chrissy Kurpeski discuss one of cinema's most infamous sequels, 1991's Highlander II: The Quickening!Competitive bullet wound counting! Corporate greed! Ozone layer fears of the 90s! Excessive use of a dam in Argentina! Giant fans! Set in the exotic future of 2024! Bald men speaking telekinetically maybe! A train decapitation! A dummy being tossed out of a window! Unexpected punishment for wanting to smoke! Sudden bagpipes! A Pretty Woman-style tailoring montage! Plentiful bone cracking sound effects! Music from the band Queen! Amazing scene transitions! An incredibly destructive Quickening! An iconic walking-out-of-flames shot! Reckless train driving! A violent board meeting! Unnecessary mistreatment of a cab driver! Public oxygen machines! A psychic cook! A terrifying airline safety video! Fantastic steampunky-future designs and sets, with fun, although-dated special effects! A cast that includes Christopher Lambert doing a creepy old man voice, an underused Virginia Madsen, Dr. Cox from Scrubs, Sean Connery either having a blast or making a fool out of himself, and Michael Ironside playing a character so over the top evil that he's named after a sword! Director Russell Mulcahy going all out for better or worse! All that and more in this sequel that takes more big swings than the ending of Signs and was such a dramatic departure from the original film that they released a new version of the movie in an attempt to make people forget the theatrical cut ever existed! Are they aliens or ancient humans? We may never know!In addition, Chrissy shares her spoiler-free thoughts on In the Mouth of Madness, Alex does the same for the 2025 I Know What You Did Last Summer requel, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Also, Tim and Alex went to see Predator: Badlands!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Chrissy Kurpeski, can be found on Instagram @absolutelyicebox or Letterboxd @farthouseflix. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Hot off the heels of the James Lew interview, we celebrate the John Carpenter classic, Big Trouble in Little China! Grace, Dustin, and Erin join Zak to reminisce on their favorite memories of the undeniable one of a kind original, Big Trouble in Little China! The gang discuss their favorite characters (Jack Burton, Lo Pan), controversy from studio executives at 20th Century Fox, the phenomenal synthwave score by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth, Murder She Wrote, Werewolf, and much more! Enjoy! You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don't forget to like & subscribe! Check out Grace's super rad instagram page here! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don't forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don't forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Med avstamp i begreppet "urban wyrd" tar vi ett par bestämda kliv rakt ner i tunnelbanan, stadens kollektiva undermedvetna. På vägen ner luftar vi också Freuds "das unheimliche" och psykogeografi, båda begreppen hyfsat relevanta för tunnelbanan som skådeplats i skräckfiktionen. Vi gör också vårt bästa för att få grepp om filmerna Quatermass and the Pit från 1967 och Deathline från 1972. Johannes gläds åt längdskillnaden mellan Donald Pleasence och Christopher Lee och pekar ut några viktiga faktorer som gör Deathline till en på många sätt politisk film. Tomas poängterar, med ett mått av skadeglädje, att Quatermass and the Pit hyllas av Carpenter i guldrullen In the Mouth of Madness genom att staden och tunnelbanestationen delar namn, nämligen: Hobbs End. Vi pratar också bland annat om: Adam Scovell, folk horror, Witchfinder General, Blood On Satan´s Claw, The Wicker Man, konfliktlinjen nutid/dåtid, folktro, vidskepligheter, The Folk Horror Chain, Candyman, Cabrini Green, isolation, urbana legender, folklore, hemsökt arkitektur, psykogeografi, liminal spaces, Nigel Kneale, science fiction, The Quatermass Xperiment, Quatermass 2, The Woman in Black, The Stone Tape, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, John Carpenter, Prince of Darkness, ockulta utredningar, Swinging London, kosmisk skräck, M.R. James, Whistle and I´ll Come to You, A Warning to the Curious 2. H.P. Lovecraft, At the Mountains of Madness, Gary Sherman, Dead & Buried, Poltergeist III, Titta dom snackar-Emil, proggjazz, perversiteter, kameraåkningar, ljuddesign, kapitalism, klasskildringar, trasproletariat, kannibalism, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, avgudabilder, hauntology, Sjöwall/Wahlöö, Clive Barker, New York, Ryuhei Kitamura, j-horror, Bradley Cooper, Vinnie Jones, att känna sig smutsig, lovecraftiansk skräck, Midsommar, Florence Pugh, John Turturro, Brooke Shields, CGI, gore, monsterdesign och Sara Bergmark Elfgrens "Grim". Patrobs får sig också till livs en jämförelsestudie av Clive Barkers The Midnight Meat Train från 1984 och filmatiseringen med samma namn från 2008.  Mycket nöje!

Eric & Serling dissect a good, old-fashioned ghost story that tried to make its mark at the start of the 80's Slasher Craze.  How did it fare and how does it hold water all these decades later?Send us a text

A few years after Stanley Kubrick envisioned humankind ascending to a new plane with the dawn of space exploration, John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon's proudly low-budget DARK STAR (1974) imagined a working-class space odyssey. In space, no one can hear you feel exploited. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/670-space-oddity-143962526

Michael & some of his friends are gonna be chopping it up about the films of director John Carpenter since it is Halloween month & all! Please tune in & I can't wait to see you later!FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: bio.link/nonsensicalnetwork

Men at Work (1990) was chosen by co-host Chris, and it's a perfect fit for his love of oddball comedies from the VHS era. Written and directed by Emilio Estevez, the film was a true family affair — with Estevez not only helming the project but also starring alongside his real-life brother, Charlie Sheen. Coming off the back of their late-'80s fame from Young Guns and Wall Street, the pair teamed up for a buddy comedy that blended slapstick humor, blue-collar chaos, and a dash of political satire. Produced by Epic Productions and distributed by Triumph Releasing (a Columbia Pictures subsidiary), Men at Work was Estevez's second outing as a writer-director, following his 1986 drama Wisdom. The project gave him the freedom to craft a film that played directly to the chemistry he shared with his brother — the same mix of bravado and goofiness that made it a cult favorite among fans of early-'90s video store comedies.Filmed primarily around Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, California, Men at Work embraced the laid-back coastal vibe of Southern California. The shoot was relatively quick and low-budget by Hollywood standards, with much of the film's tone shaped through improvisation between Estevez and Sheen. The movie's soundtrack captured the spirit of the late '80s and early '90s, featuring a mix of surf rock, funk, and classic rock tracks. While it didn't make waves critically, Men at Work found a second life on VHS and cable television, where its offbeat humor and brotherly banter turned it into a nostalgic favorite. Today, it stands as a snapshot of a more carefree era in comedy filmmaking — a time when movies about two guys, a truck, and a ridiculous situation could carry an entire Friday night rental.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryThey're brothers. They're garbage men. And they've just picked up more than they bargained for.Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez star in the ultimate blue-collar buddy comedy — where trash day turns into doomsday. Between the laughs, the chases, and the chaos, these two underdogs are about to clean up the streets… one bad guy at a time.Men at Work — crime, comedy, and complete rubbish.Fun FactsMen at Work was originally written as a dark political thriller, but Emilio Estevez reworked it into a comedy after deciding it would work better as a light-hearted buddy film.Estevez reportedly wrote the first draft of the script in the mid-1980s, years before the film was made, while he was still working on The Breakfast Club (1985).The movie's tagline — "Garbage men by day. Detectives by night." — was coined late in production as a tongue-in-cheek nod to 1980s action clichés.Estevez cast real-life surfer and character actor Keith David as Louis Fedders, the paranoid war veteran, after seeing his intense performance in John Carpenter's They Live (1988).The garbage truck used in the movie became something of a collector's item among fans and was later used in several low-budget TV shows filmed in California.Charlie Sheen's character's surfboard was custom-made by a local Hermosa Beach surf shop, and Estevez let Sheen keep it after filming.The film's theme song, “I'm Gonna Use What I Got,” was performed by The Rude Boys, adding to the film's distinctive late-'80s funk-rock vibe.Estevez and Sheen performed many of their own stunts, including the beach chase sequences, to save on the production budget.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This movie was apparently so bad that it made John Carpenter quit studio filmmaking and all filmmaking for 9 years! But is Ghosts of Mars as bad as it's reputation? Find out as we explore this film and take a trip with Ice Cube's Desolation Williams and also Jason Statham!

On this week's show, we take a look at 1981's Escape from New York directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence,  Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, and Isaac Hayes.  Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM

We're back with a monster of an episode! This week, we weigh in on Shin Godzilla and John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness: two wildly different takes on chaos, paranoia, and cinematic brilliance. Barry's torn between subtitles and steelbooks, Jason's all-in on creature features, and somewhere along the way, we ask the question: does willpower even exist?It's all fuelled by a couple of pours of Bearface Whisky, first discovered at the Whisky Global Toronto show, where the maple notes hit almost as hard as Godzilla's tail.Two friends. Two shots. One unforgettable Tuesday (or whichever day you check it out).

Paranoid. Alone. Mistrust. Fear of the unknown. But enough about Mike, we hope you enjoy us blabbering about The Thing.In this episode, we discuss the 1982 movie, The Thing. Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, and Richard Masur. You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted now: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss (IGNORE WHAT WE SAY IN THE EPISODE) is, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, from 1987. Directed by John Hughes. Starring Steve Martin, and John Candy. It is available on Pluto TV.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 9 Episode 3

We are continuing #New-woirvember 2 with the noir-adjacent, FOXTROT, from 1976.  It's not often you find this much star power in a New World Pictures joint. FOXTROT stars Peter O'Toole (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA), Charlotte Rampling (DUNE) and Max von Sydow (THE EXORCIST).  They're just a bunch of fun, outgoing people giving it a go on a desert island as World War 2 looms on the horizon.  That isn't true at all, Liviu (O'Toole) and Julia (Rampling) are in a miserable marriage and Larsen (Sydow) is a disgruntled employee wishing his boss would just die already.   As it turns out, living on a desert island is just what the doctor ordered.  Literally.  They spend the day eating marmalade and drinking Brandy and wine.  They race sand crabs, see how long they can hold their breath underwater and watch movies in their tent theater.  They even have guests stop by and by "stop by" we mean take a weeks-long journey by boat for a weekend of partying and shooting all the seals on the island.  Fun! We attempt to unpack the many loose ends this movie proposes but never resolves.  For example, how do people so unprepared for island living make it so long on a desert island? Marc talks about pooping.... again.  We struggle to pronounce Jorge Luke's character name (Eusebio) so we just call him "Sussudio".  Ryan's research uncovers how Roger Corman packaged and re-packaged this movie to be something it is not. FOXTROT is part British drama, a bit of noir and a dash of John Carpenter's THE THING.  All roads return to THE THING.  All.  Roads.  

Do you know when the ghosts ruled China?Strange things are afoot in Antonio Bay…New HINDSIGHT episode just dropped: John Carpenter's THE FOG (1980) Word on the street is that a ship was allegedly lured by a ghostly fog onto the rocks of Antonio Bay, causing said ship to supposedly be enveloped by a supernatural cloud…which maybe caused that ship to sink. As a result, some sailors died. ALLEGEDLY. Now, local myth says that when this mysterious fog returns, the sailor victims will rise up from the depths seeking vengeance on Adrienne Barbeau and Jamie Lee Curtis.Watch now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode, we break down The Thing (1982) — John Carpenter's terrifying sci-fi horror masterpiece. We dive into the fan theories, figure out the timeline of events, and point out all the cool details hidden within the movie. We analyze the groundbreaking practical effects, the haunting score by Ennio Morricone, and the ambiguity that makes the story so unforgettable. From its shocking creature design to its chilling final moments, The Thing is a perfect example of horror that gets under your skin — and never leaves.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: The most requested episode of all time 5:58 Who was the first person assimilated 18:15 Who was The Thing at the end? 25:31 MacReady is ready to burn it down from the jump 32:44 Kurt Russell is the man as always 33:55 The Hateful Eight is basically The Thing 37:24 MacReady's chess match is a mini version of the movie 41:04 The movie was spoiled in the first scene 42:46 Gotta love Childs 43:31 When did Dr. Blaire get assimilated? 48:35 How they did some of the practical effects 54:16 The fun details in this movie 57:44 Our official rating & final thoughts 1:05:21 Cue the music

We're kicking off our third annual Turkey Month with a very bad sci-fi action movie by a person who usually makes pretty enjoyable sci-fi action movies, John Carpenter! Ghosts of Mars is the first movie on this month's roster of dumbass action flicks, and boy howdy, is this one both dumb and ass. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 157: Ghosts of Mars (2001) (00:00:14) - Intro. (00:01:32) - Kicking off our annual turkey month with John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars! (00:08:52) - How the heck did this movie end up like this? (00:12:06) - An all-star cast, mostly wasted on this. (00:19:57) - Love these cheap models. Love these matte paintings. The rest? Eh... (00:28:00) - Ballard has quite the story, and we meet the team. (00:33:46) - Break! (00:34:09) - We're back, and it's time to meet Desolation (and some other randos). (00:39:25) - Flashbacks on flashbacks on flashbacks. (00:46:43) - Heads on pikes. Heads on pikes! (00:50:22) - Uno, Dos, and Tres. (01:00:43) - The first big shootout. (01:07:42) - Oh good, another flashback! (01:11:56) - A psychedelic alien freakout. (01:15:32) - Big Daddy has a battering ram, and it's time to take off! Or...not? (01:25:32) - A bad train fight, wrapping up the flashbacks, and a TERRIBLE note to end on. (01:32:19) - Final thoughts. (01:36:22) - Housekeeping for next week, and list placements for Ghosts of Mars. (01:42:53) - Outro.

On this episode of The Best Thing We Watched This Week, Ruben and Chris talk about Guillermo del Toro's Netflix gothic horror Frankenstein, the newest entry in the Predator franchise Predator: Badlands, plus the Netflix historical drama Death by Lightning. We also discuss the Peacock mystery All Her Fault, the gory horror Scared Sh!tless, and the anniversary of John Carpenter's They Live! What's the best thing you watched this week?

Legendary graphic novel writer and TV showrunner Ed Brubaker joins Paul & Jason to continue breaking down Ghosts of Mars, share his experience adapting Criminal into a new Amazon TV series, discuss writing his own Parker story along with giving thoughts on Shane Black's Parker adaptation, Play Dirty, and so much more. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on our Ghosts of Mars episode. And as always, we announce next week's movie! Ed's new Criminal book THE KNIVES is in stores now, THE FRIDAY DELUXE EDITION HARDBACK comes out November 12th, and the new GIANT SIZED CRIMINAL #1 comes out December 3rd. • We're coming to Philadelphia on 11/8! Go to hdtgm.com for tix, merch, and more• Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodesGet access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here is an episode of Video Villa Entertainment that I was on where we talked about John Carpenter's Memoirs of an Invisible Man! https://youtu.be/3K3K7pQBKTM?si=o99yZwxfGRXHiRpU

It's Die Hard in a police station!This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK we're battening down the hatches with Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne as we discuss the 2005 remake of ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13!After a botched undercover drug bust results in the deaths of two of his fellow team members, traumatized Detroit cop Jake Roenick (Ethan Hawke) now works an unambitious desk job, where he oversees a quiet, remote precinct that's about to be decommissioned. However, when a busload of prisoners – including notorious gangster Marion Bishop (Laurence Fishburne) - are forced to take refuge at said precinct because of a brutal New Year's Eve snowstorm, Jake suddenly finds himself called back into action when mysterious masked gunmen assault the police station… After comparing and contrasting this film with John Carpenter's original 1976 classic (itself a loose remake of RIO BRAVO), the guys discuss the myriad DIE HARD (and DIE HARD 2) DNA on display in this pressure-cooker siege scenario, while musing on the possibility that the echoes of previous wars (Vietnam, the Iraq invasion) may be reverberating inside both versions of the story. They also discuss the idea of the “action-horror” subgenre in this surprisingly gory picture, as well as Ethan Hawke's post-TRAINING DAY action-hero run. Awards are handed out to the stellar ensemble cast in the DIE HARD OSCARS section, and as always the episode culminates with a cheeky edition of the DOUBLE JEOPARDY trivia quiz!TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isoX0zcyG-4At the time of release, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 is streaming on Starz and Philo in the US, and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV/iTunes, YouTube, Fandango and all the usual platforms! It is also available on physical media!The original 1976 version is also currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fubo, Roki, Pluto TV, Kanopy, Shout TV, Plex and The Criterion Channel!Click here to subscribe to our Patreon feed 48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES, where we've discussed other John Carpenter classics such as BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA and THEY LIVE!www.patreon.com/48hoursofbuddymovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Do you read Sutter Cane?!" We're back in your feeds with another underrated banger from one of the all time Masters of Horror™. John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness is an absolute thrill ride and since Arrow Video has released what we hear is a gorgeous new 4K we figured it was time talk about one of his best (and most slept on) movies.We are excited to be joined by Derrick (simi.views on all the socials) for his first appearance on the show as he's beginning to really get into Carpenter's work. When we just saw him log this highly on Letterboxd we thought this was a perfect fit and we weren't wrong as this was a wonderful conversation!On this episode we discuss:Our journeys so far with Carpenter's workPhysical media we have been enjoying latelyThe state of film scholarship in the age of social mediaHow JC's less is more approach to showing the overt horrors here was so effectiveSam Neill's perfect castingThe power of the film despite its memeificationHow Carpenter's work feels more powerful year after yearand MORE!Substantive Cinema Episode ListShoutouts:Tsukamoto Box SetKotokoCloudThe CatBreathe In, Bleed OutTakeout (Tubi, sponsor the show!)Follow Derrick:TikTokInstagramLetterboxdFollow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philip's Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us:Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.comDM on InstagramSupport Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod

This Week in Horror History is your weekly horror podcast tracking classic anniversaries and where to watch. For Nov 3–9, we hit Gojira (Godzilla, 1954), Carrie (1976), They Live (1988), The Twilight Zone: “Escape Clause” (1959), Silent Hill Origins (2007), and cult slasher The Prowler (1981)—plus birthdays for Bram Stoker and Tom Savini and a holiday-horror flashpoint with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). We wrap with a Weekly Recommendation and U.S. streaming info to watch tonight.Inside this episodeNov 3, 1954 — Gojira (Godzilla) → Film. Post-war kaiju icon that redefined monster cinema.Nov 3, 1976 — Carrie → Film. De Palma's Stephen King breakout; still the blueprint for teen terror.Nov 4, 1988 — They Live → Film. John Carpenter's cult sci-fi horror with still-sharp satire.Nov 6, 1959 — The Twilight Zone: “Escape Clause” → TV. Rod Serling's devil's-bargain morality chill.Nov 6, 2007 — Silent Hill Origins → Game (PSP). Fog, sirens, and psychological dread distilled.Nov 6, 1981 — The Prowler → Film. Tom Savini practical-effects showcase; under-seen slasher gem.Birthdays:Bram Stoker (Dracula author) • Tom Savini (FX legend) • Famke Janssen • Parker PoseyThen & NowFrom censorship panics to streaming revivals, this week proves controversy + craft keep horror evergreen—especially as holiday slashers return each winter.Weekly RecommendationDoctor Sleep (2019) — an elegant, eerie return to The Overlook that balances grief, recovery, and pure dread.Where to watch (U.S.): Netflix; rent/buy: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home.Support the show AND get delicious coffee for a creepy night in at 25% off using code “SPOOKY”https://savorista.com/discount/SPOOKY

This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie discuss the brand-new trailer for Stranger Things’ upcoming final season and the update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons headed to the Switch 2. They also dive into the announcement of Marvel’s new game, Cosmic Invasion, and the surprising news that Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal, where he’ll begin producing new film and TV projects in 2029. Plus, horror legend John Carpenter makes headlines after admitting he hated 2024’s body-horror hit The Substance. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A movie with flashbacks within flashbacks within flashbacks?! HDTGM all-star Nick Kroll returns to help Paul, Jason, & our space expert June Diane Raphael break down the 2001 sci-fi horror film John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, & a pre-bald Jason Statham. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss the oxygen goggles, Big Daddy Mars' low boobs, if the Martians come from orca whales, flying a hot air balloon on Mars, the super slow train, Clea Duvall's beheading via circular saw blade, Ice Cube's Leeroy Jenkins moment, and so much more. Plus, June tells us about her recent encounter with a Geostorm and her struggle with shower loneliness. • We're coming to Philadelphia on 11/8! Go to hdtgm.com for tix, merch, and more• Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodesGet access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In celebration of Halloween, we explore the origins of John Carpenter's iconic theme for the 1978 movie “Halloween,” as well as music that may have inspired it – a 1977 soundtrack by the Italian band Goblin.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

We hope you're having a safe and fun Halloween this year. As a special little Spooky Season bonus, we decided -- quite on a whim -- to drop in a little bonus chat for you wherein Nathan plays Reed's game known as TAKE FIVE.Take Five is meant to be a kind of primer for a specific category of films, identifying unique and important entries to flesh out your understanding. What film made the most money? What film is the most representative? What is underrated? What film changed everything? And what film stands out as a cult classic?As a special Halloween treat, we play the game of Take Five for the work of the one and only John Carpenter! Play along with us as we uncover his Blockbuster, Classic, Cult Hit, Hinge, and Gem. As we hope you have a wonderful and very Happy Halloween!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIt's that special trick or treat time of the year as the hosts travel to the town of Haddonfield to wrap up their their annual spooktacular season, reviewing one of the most iconic horror villains, the horror slasher film, Halloween, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, composed by John Carpenter and directed by David Gordon Green. In this episode the hosts discuss the legacy of Michael Myers and how the franchise popularized the slasher genre. The host pair the film with the Orange Fizz Halloween Cocktail. So join the hosts as they set a trap for the Boogeyman in this ultimate Halloween showdown.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast

In this episode released October 31, 2025, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for John Carpenter's classic film, "Halloween" (1978). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.  Listen to the full commentary on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

MUSICWe now know the role Brandi Carlile will play at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8th in Los Angeles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu3dckdMIeU&t=97sThe Killers, Feist and Avril Lavigne have been added to the list of presenters and performers for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Induction Ceremony on November 8th in Los Angeles. No great surprise -- Bad Company will perform at their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8th in Los Angeles. Drummer Simon Kirke tells Lyndsanity! that he and Paul Rodgers will do two songs. Kenny Chesney is headed back to the Sphere for more shows next year. But don't expect to see the same show. For the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs in the Top 40 of the Hot 100. https://people.com/no-rap-songs-in-top-40-first-time-35-years-kendrick-lamar-sza-luther-exits-billboard-hot-100-11840034TVThere's an art teacher on TikTok named Matt Taylor who has gone viral for his resemblance to Kevin James. Matt's first video came out on the 15th of this month, and his most recent was yesterday. https://www.tiktok.com/@thisismatttaylor The countdown to Jake vs. Tank is officially on. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2025/10/29/jake-paul-gervonta-tank-davis-fight-date-time/86969103007/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Horror legend Robert Englund, who starred as Freddy Kreuger in 'The Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday - Halloween! https://walkoffame.com/Sinners is coming back to movie theaters in time for Halloween. https://gizmodo.com/sinners-movie-re-release-imax-halloween-2000674433 John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic 'Halloween' is returning to theaters, along with 1988's 'Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers' and 1989's 'Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.' https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3901691/original-halloween-plus-halloween-4-halloween-5-return-to-theaters-this-halloween/ Even though Dorothy Gale will be in "Wicked: For Good", the audience will never get to see her face. https://ew.com/wicked-for-good-director-teases-how-much-dorothy-will-feature-in-the-movie-11839497 Colin Farrell was just a young up-and-comer when he landed a role in the Steven Spielberg blockbuster "Minority Report". And he made a rookie mistake that really ticked Tom Cruise off. He told Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show" this week that he asked for May 31st off, because it was his birthday. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/colin-farrell-46-takes-minority-report-tom-cruise-1236413047/USA Today put together an impressive list of 75 of the best horror movies of the 21st century. Their top five include:AND FINALLYHalloween is here and just like us, some of our favorite rockstars have a favorite horror film! AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight on Weird Darkness, I'm sharing the complete audiobook novelization of John Carpenter's Halloween—a chilling adaptation that delves even deeper into the mind of pure evil than the film ever could.Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPEIN THIS EPISODE: A rare and haunting treasure: the long-out-of-print novelization of John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic *Halloween*, written by Curtis Richards. True to the original film but filled with deeper, darker layers, this book explores a chilling supernatural origin for Michael Myers, weaving ancient Druid lore and the eerie roots of Halloween itself into the fabric of his story. With scenes even more provocative than the film, I'll be sharing a carefully edited version that captures the terror and suspense of this horror gem—without pushing the limits of decency.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:03:21.002 = Prologue00:14:05.543 = Chapter 0100:24:48.233 = Chapter 02 00:36:39.672 = Chapter 0300:45:47.801 = Chapter 0401:06:41.945 = Chapter 0501:19:34.249 = Chapter 0601:34:50.315 = Chapter 0701:41:32.696 = Chapter 0802:16:07.060 = Chapter 0902:21:37.512 = Chapter 1002:52:46.384 = Chapter 1103:10:50.006 = Chapter 1203:29:41.283 = Chapter 1303:54:23.049 = Chapter 1404:16:07.250 = Chapter 1504:44:38.926 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Halloween” the movie novelization by Curtis Richards: https://amzn.to/3NM2TCR, https://amzn.to/3UTkP2DMUSIC: “The Shape” by White Bat Audio: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/WhiteBatAudioWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 21, 2024EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/HalloweenNovelABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #HalloweenMovie #JohnCarpenter #MichaelMyers #HorrorMovies #SlasherFilm #ClassicHorror #HorrorHistory #80sHorror #ScaryMovies

(00:00-15:05) Was Gavin Rosdale in Teen Wolf? Polar bears and narwhals. Doug's having a vintage show today. Dodgers are up against it. Their offensive struggles. That's a plucky bunch of Blue Jays. Who won EMOTD yesterday, Buck Swope or Shooter McGavin?(15:13-24:07) It's the inactivity that'll rot you quickly. John Carpenter and John Williams. Touch 1987 for John Landis. Former Penn State TE Pat Freiermuth with Kay Adams says he'd like to see Drink on the Nittany Lions sideline. Brian Hartline is a candidate for the Penn State job. Hate The Fats is awfully banty in the text inbox.(24:17-1:02:46) Get your act together, Jackson. Martin seems to be stalling a bit. Time for our surprise guest to join us and remind us of better times. The surprise guest is upset with the show. It's Jeff Suppan. Used to call into The Morning Grind as The Unknown DJ. Not super locked into the World Series. The Game 7 showdown with Roger Clemens vs. the Astros in the NLCS. Traveling for youth baseball. What was the best team that he was on in his career? The 2004-2006 run. Meeting The Pope in 2005. Soup's Word of the Day. His two career homeruns came off the same pitcher. Chairman almost unknowingly booked Suppan yesterday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dee and Kate lament the end of the Halloween season; Sorry Nazis, but John Carpenter's They Live is not an allegory for Jewish control of the world; the torture slayings of Channon Christian and Christopher Newson in Knoxville, TN. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon or Apple Podcasts to listen to the S&W...

Fearsome Frank Cifaldi, Ash And Bones Parrish, and Brandon Deathfield mash through FMV horror games, nepo babies, and a surprising Alucard cameo in the spookiest episode of the year. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: 1: Colin Spacetwinks asks, what would be the best horror story to turn into an FMV point-and-clock adventure? (01:43) The Blair Witch Project (1993) Silent Hill f Eugene Levy's Dumbass Golf Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Her Story Plan 9 From Outer Space Journey to the Moon Nosferatu (1922) Frankenstein Night of the Living Dead (1968) Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Dracula Unleashed J Marian Sims The Sims series Contagion (2011) Pandemic (2016) Outbreak (1995) The Conjuring (2013) Bioshock 2: What are the most unintentionally terrifying video games? (09:01) Monster Mash Tomb Raider II Phantasy Star Wizardry Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin Super Mario Land iMac Neopets 3: Where do you stand on large scale open world traversal in video games? (15:00) Red Dead Redemption II The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Fallout series Grand Theft Auto series Hollow Knight: Silksong 4: What role does nepotism play in video games? (21:02) Alucard Ubisoft Yves Guillemot Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions Guy's Grocery Games Luigi Sid Meier Heavy Rain David Cage 5: Which musical artists would you recommend for a triple-A horror game? (28:46) Yasushi Ishii John Carpenter Fabio Frizzi Claudio Simonetti Trent Reznor Tron series What Remains of Edith Finch Halloween (1978) John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Joe Hill Stephen King American Vampire Locke & Key Spooky Scary Skeletons The Golden Girls theme Disasterpiece It Follows (2014) Alf Harry & the Hendersons (1987) 6: What are the most successful instances of rebranding in video games? (35:05) Sega Sammy Atari Infogrames Song DK Rap Snake Eater Sonic R Eiffel 65 - My Console Square Enix Namco Bandai Coleco Sammy Hagar Pete Seeger 7: How do games reach an intended audience? (41:32) Demonschool Tectoy FRIGHTENING ROUND: The Monster Match (48:26) Recommendations and Outro (01:06:51): Brandon: The Hitcher (1986), Night of the Living Dead (1968) Ash: You can just do stuff Frank: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Jaffe: Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Nope (2022) This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

This week Adam and Sean round out Spookie Season Sequels with HALLOWEEN 2. It was written by John Carpenter and Deborah Hill- how bad could it be? Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Scoots! https://www.youtube.com/@setdecsean Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Fearsome Frank Cifaldi, Ash And Bones Parrish, and Brandon Deathfield mash through FMV horror games, nepo babies, and a surprising Alucard cameo in the spookiest episode of the year. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: 1: Colin Spacetwinks asks, what would be the best horror story to turn into an FMV point-and-clock adventure? (01:43) The Blair Witch Project (1993) Silent Hill f Eugene Levy's Dumbass Golf Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Her Story Plan 9 From Outer Space Journey to the Moon Nosferatu (1922) Frankenstein Night of the Living Dead (1968) Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Dracula Unleashed J Marian Sims The Sims series Contagion (2011) Pandemic (2016) Outbreak (1995) The Conjuring (2013) Bioshock 2: What are the most unintentionally terrifying video games? (09:01) Monster Mash Tomb Raider II Phantasy Star Wizardry Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin Super Mario Land iMac Neopets 3: Where do you stand on large scale open world traversal in video games? (15:00) Red Dead Redemption II The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Fallout series Grand Theft Auto series Hollow Knight: Silksong 4: What role does nepotism play in video games? (21:02) Alucard Ubisoft Yves Guillemot Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions Guy's Grocery Games Luigi Sid Meier Heavy Rain David Cage 5: Which musical artists would you recommend for a triple-A horror game? (28:46) Yasushi Ishii John Carpenter Fabio Frizzi Claudio Simonetti Trent Reznor Tron series What Remains of Edith Finch Halloween (1978) John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Joe Hill Stephen King American Vampire Locke & Key Spooky Scary Skeletons The Golden Girls theme Disasterpiece It Follows (2014) Alf Harry & the Hendersons (1987) 6: What are the most successful instances of rebranding in video games? (35:05) Sega Sammy Atari Infogrames Song DK Rap Snake Eater Sonic R Eiffel 65 - My Console Square Enix Namco Bandai Coleco Sammy Hagar Pete Seeger 7: How do games reach an intended audience? (41:32) Demonschool Tectoy FRIGHTENING ROUND: The Monster Match (48:26) Recommendations and Outro (01:06:51): Brandon: The Hitcher (1986), Night of the Living Dead (1968) Ash: You can just do stuff Frank: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Jaffe: Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Nope (2022) This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

October 24-30, 1981 Happy Halloween! This week Ken welcomes producer/director behind the excellent documentaries "In Search of Darkness", David Weiner. Ken and David discuss playing Star Trek, TV watching with siblings, the three ages of horror, the video store age, making friends just to watch cable, not getting a VCR until much later in life, being the person in the household who brings in technology, missing four years of television due to attending boarding school, the power of the TV Guide movie section, seeing The Omen, the Exorcist, and Amnityville Horror for the first time on television, Fall Preview love, being able to see photos and images from television, the TV version of a movie, TV series based on movies, Logan's Run, Planet of the Apes, Land of the Lost, Valley of the Dinosaurs, being a 70s kid, Famous Monsters, where you have to grow up to associate King Kong with Thanksgiving, The Crawling Eye, Monster movies, WPIX, Chiller Theater, television images burned into your brain forever, having no identity of your own, being made of exclusievely tv memories, CED Selectadisc, having a Seagram's hook up, having a Kraft food hook up, Ken's sleeping bag collection,  Love Boat, Fantasy Island, The Wonderful World of Disney, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Disney's Haunted Treat, Ken's theory of Knight Rider taking place in the Halloween III universe, going to film school, all the familar locations you drive by in LA, Moby Dick, Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes, pre-empting shows, the baseball world series, variety shows, The Muppets, Star Wars, Private Benjamin, local variations, mail fraud, record clubs, getting to interview John Carpenter, Star Trek II Wrath of Kahn, Looney Tunes Halloween specials, Fat Albert Halloween, It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, The Brady Brides, Tom Baker Doctor Who, The Fall Guy, the first time ever network airing of Halloween on NBC, factual inaccuracies, Jaws, seeing things you are not allowed to see, watching Halloween home alone as a teen and being terrified, how you couldn't easily prove people wrong growing up, Close Encounters of the first and second kind, and making an In Search of Darkness 70s documentary.  Be sure to buy the latest In Search of Darkness doc, covering the second half of the 90s, 90shorrordoc.com 

Hiya folks!Welcome to the Spooky Season Month of STAY F. HOMEKINS WATCH-A-LONGS! And this one is another FREEBIE!!It's a scary movie about LATE STAGE CAPITALISM!!!! And you know what?I think we need more of these. SOME PEOPLE COULD USE THE EDUCATION. So find this John Carpenter gem and sync up our audio here alongside it to immerse yourself in the WORLD of a society where THEY live. Ugh, I mean, we already are living it, amiright?This little puppy is dropping FREE in your feed this week. But don't forget to upgrade for our other watch-alongs! We appreciate your support of our community here, whether it is to listen to STAY F. HOMEKINS podcast or keep up with all of the goings ons and bonus HOMEKINS content, we wouldn't be here without YOU. So, YOU live. Let's ALL live. And enjoy THEY LIVE.

Get access to Movie Club at https://www.redwebpod.com It's almost time for Halloween and to celebrate, the boys watch Halloween! Join them as they revisit the 1978 horror classic from John Carpenter. Let us know what you think of the movie in the comments! Sensitive topics: death, animal death, nudity "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices