Podcast appearances and mentions of matt donato

Alex Ullom's feature debut, It Ends, wants to be a "hangout" horror movie. Certified Forgotten's Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle put that descriptor to the test, hanging out and chatting about Ullom's existential road trip. Like The Battery or Dead End, It Ends relies on conversational, generational horrors that unfold on an empty stretch of road. It's a representation of life, death, and everything in between, that asks the most important question of all: one man with a gun, or fifty hawks?

Somehow, against all odds, we've made it through 2025. Maybe not unscathed, but we did it. With that in mind, it's time for Certified Forgotten to highlight some of the year's best horror films. Here to help is friend of the show and frequent guest co-host, Bloody Disgusting's Meagan Navarro. With no Matthew Monagle this week, it's up to Meagan and CF's Matt Donato to throw as many worthwhile titles at you to clean up before we start anew in 2026. Strap in!

'Twas the (almost) fortnight before Christmas at Certified Forgotten, and the boys had a chat to see if the Silent Night, Deadly Night remake is rotten. [Poor attempt at poetic rhythm ends.] Mike P. Nelson's new take on a Christmas horror classic gives Billy Chapman a new purpose, and with it, a fresh take that brings both romanticism and exploitation vibes. Co-hosts Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato dig into Nelson's big storytelling swings, shining a light on Rohan Campbell in another unique genre role. Plus, how can you dislike a Christmas horror movie that violently hates Nazies and denounces gun violence while also spreading holiday cheer?

Hold off on the pizza party, kiddos. Freddy Fazbear might be returning to the big screen, but it's not a cause for celebration. In this Uncertified episode, Certified Forgotten co-host Matt Donato has invited back friend of the show BJ Colangelo to talk about the unfortunate state of Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The first was critically savaged, but not by Donato and Colangelo. The same cannot be said for Emma Tammi's sequel, and there's a big ol' Scott Cawthon shaped reason why (among other disappointing reasons).

Welcome to another episode of "The Great Oz Perkins Debate" here on Certified Forgotten. Your hosts, Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle, couldn't agree on Perkins' catalog until Longlegs, and then again with The Monkey. It looked like there might finally be peace between the Matts, but then Perkins went back to "basics" for his latest film, Keeper. Once again, your Matts are at odds over a new Perkins release—like it was always meant to be. The saga continues with our Uncertified review of Keeper.

Hot on the heels of their conversation with writer-director Tina Romero at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle are jumping into their own conversation about Queens of the Dead. Romero's debut feature might borrow heavily from the zombie tropes created by her father, George A. Romero, but the queer horror-comedy that the younger Romero has crafted is a story all her own. 

It isn't often that a guest brings us a no-doubt future classic, but that's certainly the case on this episode of Certified Forgotten. This week, Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle are joined by author Jonathan Janz (Veil, The End of the World as We Know It) to talk about Erik Kristopher Myers's Butterfly Kisses. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, letting monsters be monsters, and the unexpected greatness of a found footage film within a found footage film.

When the first reviews for HIM were posted, Certified Forgotten's Matt Donato found himself on an island. He loved the film, but an overwhelming majority of critics took an opposing stance. Surprisingly, co-host Matthew Monagle is not one of those negative reviewers. In fact, HIM is a rare instance where both Matts can agree. Frankly, this is probably the only podcast episode about HIM where it's nothing but love for Justin Tipping's stylish, in-your-face takedown of the NFL's darker side. Listen in to see if Team Certified Forgotten can change your mind.

After a short stint without a standard episode, Certified Forgotten is back for the full hour-long treatment. Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato are joined by Kate Sánchez, the editor-in-chief of pop culture site But Why Tho?, to talk about all things horror. In this episode, Kate reflects on how closely horror is tied to her heritage, and shares her appreciation for Metamorphosis, the 2019 South Korean exorcism movie from director Kim Hong-seon.

It's finally the season for scare actors, haunted houses, and Halloween-themed adventures! Certified Forgotten's resident Los Angeleno, Matt Donato, attended the opening event of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, along with countless other West Coast horror journalists. Since Matt Monagle did not, past guest Dorina "DJ Bruja" stepped in to run a full recap of the mayhem that went down. From Terrifier to this WWE, Blumhouse to Poltergeist, this year's Halloween Horror Nights went a few extra miles to make it the best iteration of Hollywood's event in some time. Donato and Dorina have all the details, so listen in if you're planning on attending!

Fantastic Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with no signs of slowing down. In this 30-minute episode, Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle break down the dos and don'ts of Fantastic Fest for both movie lovers and press. We also sneak a peek at the lineup and share a few titles we're most excited to see in 2025.

As a regular listener of Certified Forgotten, you know we always want to focus on the underseen stuff. But when life gives you a brand new Alien series from showrunner Noah Hawley? Well, you talk about that, too. In this Uncertified episode of the podcast, Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato sit down to discuss Alien: Earth: its place within the Alien universe, its commitment to standalone storytelling, and its A+ special effects.

We’re heading to the suburbs for Zach Cregger’s followup to Barbarian, Weapons! Rosie is joined by film critic Matt Donato for a quick spoiler free review and then a spoiler-filled deep dive! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Matt Donato: IG, Bluesky, Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't worry, we're still the podcast about horror movies with 10-or-less critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. That said, your Matts have had a helluva summer so far, and have needed these Uncertified episodes to regroup. Plus, why not get an early review of Weapons out there? Our own Matt Donato has seen the film, and he's joined by yet another very special guest: Collider's Perri Nemiroff! Listen in to hear about Zach Cregger's hotly anticipated follow-up to Barbarian, keeping things spoiler-free.

After several weeks of moving hell, Matthew Monagle is back on the podcast! In this bite-sized episode of Certified Forgotten, Monagle and Matt Donato catch up quickly on a month's worth of horror, including the highs (and mostly lows) of public domain slashers and the soon-to-be horror blockbuster that is Zach Cregger's Weapons. Special thank you to B.J. Colangelo and Meagan Navarro, who pinch-hit in the last two episodes of the show.

In this week's episode, we're headed back to Southport for a discussion about the new I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025). Certified Forgotten's Matt Donato is joined by another guest host, the perfect person to chat about sharp hooks and silly slasher vibes. B.J. Colangelo (This Ends At Prom) brings her love of I Know What You Did Last Summer to the table, counterbalancing Donato's less enthusiastic reaction. How does the legacyquel compare to an already uneven franchise? Listen in to find out if you're more of a B.J. or a Donato.

It's that time of year again! We've hit the mid-year point, and everyone wants to know what the best horror movies of the year are so far. Certified Forgotten's Matt Donato is in charge of this special episode, and has enlisted the help of Bloody Digsuting's Meagan Navarro because, when you can, why not bring in the best? Listen in to their 30-minute discussion, and maybe you'll leave with a few titles to put on your radar.

Was it Billy Joel who once said that working too hard could give you a shark attack-ack-ack-ack-ack? Probably not! But in this episode of Certified Forgotten, you will hear Matt Monagle and Matt Donato wax poetic about their love of Sean Byrne's new film, Dangerous Animals. Byrne, the director of modern classics The Loved One and The Devil's Candy, directs Nick Lepard's shark-slash-serial killer movie, and both genres are rarely this fun onscreen.

You couldn't find two different breeds of horror fans than Certified Forgotten hosts Matt Donato and Matt Monagle. So, how did they end up giving Final Destination Bloodlines the same score? In this week's Uncertified episode, the Matts talk about their vastly different experiences with the Final Destination franchise and how that informed their Bloodlines reactions. People are saying it's one of the best in the franchise ... [whispers] and people are right.

Think you've seen every possible version of the Cinderella story? Think again. In this episode of the Uncertified podcast series, Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle discuss Emilie Blichfeldt's The Ugly Stepsister, a mashup of regency tropes and body horror that has earned comparisons to The Substance. But whereas Coralie Fargeat's film leans into the grotesque, you may just find that The Ugly Stepsister is a surprisingly gentle take on unachievable body standards.

Matt Donato, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/ content creators/ excellent friends who are here to have a great time. After all, the noodles never run out, and we never get full! Some stuff doesn't make the final edit, and some of that gets to be in this weird mishmash of content. It's the bonus episode.Find us online! Matt Donato is @Donatobomb on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and InstagramCheck out his podcast, Certified Forgotten. It's a podcast about horror movies with 10 or fewer critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.Ben Silverio is @BSilverio20 on Instagram, X, Threads, Blusky, and Hive. Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out Ansel's new TTRPG, Cards! https://the-indecisionist.itch.io/cardsCheck out Ansel's new time travel actual play podcast, For the Time Being!Next week, we're kicking off a month of heavy metal goodness by watching Terminator Genisys with Rachel Granda-Gluski. Until then, make sure you're subscribed, because it's always #Time2Party

Matt Donato, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/ content creators/ excellent friends who are here to have a great time. After all, the noodles never run out, and we never get full! Are you ready for dinner and a movie? We're taking our edutainment time this month to talk about physical release of media, hot pot, and sake. Prepare to have your appetites whetted for your own shallow dives into these topics as we all learn together!Find us online! Matt Donato is @Donatobomb on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and InstagramCheck out his podcast, Certified Forgotten. It's a podcast about horror movies with 10 or fewer critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.Ben Silverio is @BSilverio20 on Instagram, X, Threads, Blusky, and Hive. Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out Ansel's new TTRPG, Cards! https://the-indecisionist.itch.io/cardsCheck out Ansel's new time travel actual play podcast, For the Time Being!Next week we're wrapping up the month with a little treat made up of all the digressions anf flubs that didn't make it into the final episode. Join us on Monday 4/28 for that new episode. Until then, make sure you're subscribed, because it's always #Time2Party

Matt Donato, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/ content creators/ excellent friends who are here to have a great time. After all, the noodles never run out, and we never get full! It's review time and we have an excellent conversation for you in this one. We cover our favorite parts, how this fits in with other time loop movies, including its spiritual predecessor Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. Find us online! Time 2 Party is now on Letterboxd! Check out lists of every movie we've made and the movies we're eyeing. Search for Indecisionist to find our lists!Matt Donato is @Donatobomb on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and InstagramCheck out his podcast, Certified Forgotten. It's a podcast about horror movies with 10 or fewer critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.Ben Silverio is @BSilverio20 on Instagram, X, Threads, Blusky, and Hive. Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out Ansel's new TTRPG, Cards! https://the-indecisionist.itch.io/cardsCheck out Ansel's new time travel actual play podcast, For the Time Being!Next week is edutainment time. We're talking about some of the tech from the movie and a little industry insider knowledge. So, tune in for that new episode on 4/21. Until then, make sure you're subscribed, because it's always #Time2Party

Matt Donato, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/ content creators/ excellent friends who are here to have a great time. After all, the noodles never run out, and we never get full! Matt is one of the US' greatest experts on this movie, and we are honored to have him joining us for the show this month. We're pretty sure you haven't seen this movie. So, before we get to his opinions in our full review, we're encouraging you to stream this ASAP. To help, here are some drinking rules to make the experience more interactive!Find us online! Matt Donato is @Donatobomb on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and InstagramCheck out his podcast, Certified Forgotten. It's a podcast about horror movies with 10 or fewer critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.Ben Silverio is @BSilverio20 on Instagram, X, Threads, Blusky, and Hive. Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out Ansel's new TTRPG, Cards! https://the-indecisionist.itch.io/cardsCheck out Ansel's new time travel actual play podcast, For the Time Being!Next week we're reviewing the movie, and it's full spoilers ahead. So, make sure to watch the film, then join us on Monday 4/14 for that new episode. Until then, make sure you're subscribed, because it's always #Time2Party

Who rules? James Ashcroft's The Rule of Jenny Pen rules. In this episode of our Uncertified podcast series, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato discuss Shudder's latest release, where pits Geoffrey Rush against John Lithgow for retirement home supremacy. At times uncomfortable, at times unforgettable, The Rule of Jenny Pen is a fascinating mash-up of elder horror themes and concepts.

Don Shanahan, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/ content creators/ excellent friends who are making sure that every track of our playlist is a banger. We're not perfect, not that you thought so. That said, here's some supporting evidence and a few touching stories into the bargain. Find us online! Don Shanahan is @CasablancaDon across the socialverse and you can catch his show Cinephile Hissy Fit wherever fine podcasts are downloaded. find more of Don's work at https://everymoviehasalesson.com/Ben Silverio is @BSilverio20 on Instagram, X, Threads, Blusky, and Hive. Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out Ansel's new TTRPG, Cards! https://the-indecisionist.itch.io/cardsCheck out Ansel's new time travel actual play podcast, For the Time Being!Next week we're kicking off April with a drinking and smoking game for the 2023 movie, River. Matt Donato joined us for this amazing conversation, and you do not want to miss it. Until then, make sure you're subscribed, because it's always #Time2Party

In this week's episode, we're swapping an "M" for an "M" to keep the formula correct. Certified Forgotten's Matt Donato covered South by Southwest 2025 from start to finish, but Matthew Monagle did not. So, Donato called in backup to help with an entire episode dedicated to the horror films of SXSW. Please welcome back Bloody Disgusting's Meagan Navarro, one of the tippy-top horror journalists working today. Listen in to hear about all the rad horror titles you should keep an eye out for in the future!

Don Shanahan, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/ content creators/ excellent friends who are making sure that every track of our playlist is a banger. By now we hope you've watched Press Play. Were you curious about anything you saw in the movie? We're getting mixtapes/ music in courtship, surfboard wax, and B sides.Find us online! Don Shanahan is @CasablancaDon across the socialverse and you can catch his show Cinephile Hissy Fit wherever fine podcasts are downloaded. find more of Don's work at https://everymoviehasalesson.com/Ben Silverio is @BSilverio20 on Instagram, X, Threads, Blusky, and Hive. Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out Ansel's new TTRPG, Cards! https://the-indecisionist.itch.io/cardsCheck out Ansel's new time travel actual play podcast, For the Time Being!Next week we're bringing you just a little taste of bonus content before everything kicks back into gear for April's movie, River with special guest Matt Donato. Until then, make sure you're subscribed, because it's always #Time2Party

If you're a longtime Certified Forgotten listener, you know how co-hosts Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle feel about Oz Perkins. They've debated The Blackcoat's Daughter, reviewed Longlegs, and have made their stances known. So where does The Monkey fit into their discussion? It's the least "Oz Perkins" of any Oz Perkins movie, much to Donato's pleasure. The question is, will this ultra-gory, weirdly humorous, more "Midnighter" Stephen King adaptation also work for Monagle?

In this very special episode of the Certified Forgotten podcast, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato are joined by actor and filmmaker Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass, Hush) who goes behind-the-scenes on the making of her V/H/S/Beyond segment "Stowaway" and then kicks off a fun discussion about Lesley Manning's Ghostwatch. What starts with references to The Human Centipede ends with a call to get active in your community, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

When is a spoiler not a spoiler? In Drew Hancock's Companion, one of the most important parts of the story is introduced in most of the marketing material, which begs the question as to whether you can talk about the movie without talking about... well, you know. In this episode of Certified Forgotten's Uncertified series, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato tackle this and other pressing questions tied to Companion. Here's a non-spoiler alert: one of the Matts absolutely loved it, but you'll have to listen to find out which one.

Who's ready to talk about a movie about body horror and beauty that made headlines this week? No, the other one! In this episode of the Uncertified podcast series, Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato talk about Sasha Rainbow's Grafted, a New Zealand horror film that, like many upcoming body horror releases, will get comparisons to The Substance but actually deserves them, too.

Sure, monsters and demons are terrifying, but is there anything quite as scary in 2024 as a conversation about religion? In this episode of Uncertified, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato discuss Scott Beck and Bryan Woods's Heretic, a parlor horror film with a great central performance by Hugh Grant. Come for the religious scares, stay for the crisis of faith. 

Skye Riley embarks on a comeback tour for the ages — but is it worth the price of admission? Co-hosts Matt Monagle and Matt Donato are covering Parker Finn's sequel Smile 2 in this week's bite-sized Uncertified episode. Is it one of the best horror movies of 2024? Does Naomi Scott give a powerhouse performance as a possessed pop star? You're damn right. The Matts share an olive branch of agreement over Smile 2, and they'd love to tell you why.

Happy Halloween, fellow ghoulies!  In this bonus episode, Zena chats with the director of MR. CROCKET, Brandon Espy, and the star Elvis Nolasco, who plays Mr. Crocket himself, the demonic children's show host. Followed by a horror roundtable featuring Evol Tyrone, Sapphire Sandalo, and Matt Donato to discuss funky horror villains, what makes a horror icon, werewolves, Halloween plans, and plenty more! Follow Evol Tyrone Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheEvolTyrone  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevoltyrone/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theevoltyrone  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD0jnG1GzNjz67r4sDtTE6w Follow Sapphire Sandalo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sapphiresandalo.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapphire_sandalo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sapphiresandalo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sapphiresandalo Website: https://storieswithsapphire.com/ Certified Forgotten: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xjyIKEpeUfQwEQPhy4Kcj?si=3741f190dd3a47f6&nd=1&dlsi=190c5845acff4706 Follow Matt Donato Twitter/X: https://x.com/DoNatoBomb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donatobomb/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donatobomb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFK2cQgE7IkbG-ogsQs_fyA Follow Zena Twitter/X: https://x.com/LovelyZena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realqueenofhorror/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealQueenOfHorror/ Blog: https://www.realqueenofhorror.com/ ***  Want more horror? Head over to Bloody-Disgusting.com! Let The Bloody Disgusting Podcast know some of the horror movies that truly scared you! Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. Or shoot us an email @ bdisgustingpodcast@gmail.com ***  Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. ***  Follow the show on social media:  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bdisgusting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's bite-sized podcast episode, Matt Donato and Matt Monagle discuss J.T. Mollner's Strange Darling. Is it a brilliant deconstruction of tired slasher tropes? Or a pretentious mashup of screenwriting tricks? The answer to both is a resounding yes, and, at the risk of spoiling the episode, it's exactly that ambition and playfulness that makes Strange Darling one of the best horror films of the year.

What better way to celebrate Matt Monagle and Matt Donato's return from Fantastic Fest than with a Fantastic Fest release? In this episode of our Uncertified series, Monagle and Donato discuss V/H/S/Beyond, the latest (and potentially greatest) entry in the V/H/S series that features new films from filmmakers Justin Long, Kate Siegel, and Jordan Downey.

Show Notes: We are excited to welcome back returning guest horror critic Matt Donato! It is September, so we went through our top 5 favorite back-to-school horror movies. There are some good ones in there that you may not have heard of before! Then Matt shouted out some fun indie movies that are coming out this fall, and we went through the list of horror movies that were still yet to be released when we were recording and our hopes and dreams for those movies. Matt's Socials:  Certified Forgotten Podcast: https://certifiedforgotten.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoNatoBomb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFK2cQgE7IkbG-ogsQs_fyA/featured  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/donatobomb/  Our interview with Tyler McIntyre & Michael Kennedy from 2023: https://whostherepodcast.com/podcast/ep-130-michael-kennedy-and-tyler-macintyre-on-making-its-a-wonderful-knife-their-favorite-christmas-horror-movies/  Who's There? Socials: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc Email: whostherepc@gmail.com  Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com  Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whostherepod/support

Matthew Monagle loves the Alien franchise. Matt Donato loves Fede Álvarez. But did either of them love Alien: Romulus? Listen and find out! In this week's episode of Uncertified, Matthew and Matt tackle the new Alien prequel from Álvarez, which is gorgeous, bloody, and full of creative decisions that, ah, might've looked better on paper.

Matt Monagle's favorite horror movie is The Blackcoat's Daughter, and he's been a defender of Oz Perkins since the filmmaker's beginnings. Matt Donato has not liked any of Oz Perkins' first three movies to varying degrees. Finally, at long last, the Matts talk about The Great Perkins Divide and, more importantly, their thoughts on Longlegs. Will there finally be peace amongst podcast cohosts? Can Daddy Longlegs be the first "Both Matts Approved" Perkins film?

Surprise, little angels! We're taking an intermission from HollyWEIRD coverage to discuss the year's most anticipated horror film Longlegs. The boys are joined by serial Specter Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) to breakdown the marketing/hype, the unconventional storytelling, and the stunning performances by Monroe & Cage. We're just happy as peaches!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time for a redux of Starry Eyes. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Matt on social media:Links to ThingsCertified Forgotten Haunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

In this week's minisode, The Matts chat about what they agree is one of the year's best horror films (so far). Jang Jae-hyun's Exhuma is available now on Shudder, climbing to the top of the streamer's 2024 catalog despite including bangers like Stopmotion and Infested. South Korea flexes its horror muscles yet again in a culturally rich story that Matt Donato wrote: "bobs and weaves in ways American exorcism stories couldn't fathom." High praise for Matt 1 or Matt 2 (depending on your at-home ranking).

Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is without a doubt one of the most talented horror filmmakers of the 21st century. But would you sign up for a new NFT service just to watch his latest 45-minute movie? Matt Donato and Matt Monagle did, and they're here to tell you that Chime is, shockingly, very worth the effort.

In the first episode of Uncertified, Certified Forgotten's new series of 30-minute movie discussions, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato take on Radio Silence's Abigail. Does it get the balance between horror and comedy just right? Or does it stumble in its goal of being the best horror-comedy about ballerina vampires since, well, ever?

Who doesn't love a project? Well, Garrett doesn't when it comes to doing a tier list of every individual segment from the V/H/S anthology franchise! Matt Donato willingly joins us on this 6 movie journey as we attempt to decide the best & worst short films the series has to offer. Be kind, please rewind!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at Cat's Eye. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Matt on social media:Links to ThingsCertified Forgotten Haunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

What's that, no guest? It's the dawn of a new era at Certified Forgotten, and Matt Donato and Matt Monagle are here to explain their vision for new episodes of the show. But new ideas doesn't mean saying goodbye to old favorites, which is why we've also got a full-sized conversation about Steven C. Miller's Under the Bed. Did Monagle like this old-school Donato favorite? Listen for yourself to find out!

There are many perks to hosting a podcast, one of which is that you can demand certain episodes. Hi, this is Matt Donato, and I demanded BJ Colangelo return to cover Darren Lynn Bousman's Devil's Carnival sequel, Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival. Everything is bigger, the stars are brighter, and we get more musical religious mayhem — but this time in Heaven. Tech N9ne, David Hasselhoff, Ted Neeley, and more new additions lend their voices to the chorus of sainted sinners, but sadly, there'd be no trilogy finale. Alleluia! is the second chapter of an unfinished story, one that deserves its last hurrah, which we talk about at length.

Inevitably, when one of your podcast co-hosts is Matt Donato, all roads lead to Doom. Not in an existential way, but in rants about the 2005 video game adaptation. In this episode, the Matts are joined by the esteemed William Bibbiani to talk about 2018's Doom: Annihilation and how the underrated reboot stacks against not only the prior film, but video game movies as a whole.

If it's Halloween, it must be Saw...unless it's released in September? The boys are joined once again by Matt Donato to discuss Saw X. We're dissecting the term "torture porn", John's empathetic yet contradictory portrayal, traps on the fly, timeline shenanigans, the most evil non-Jigsaw character of the franchise, and sequel ideas. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!Editing Note: a couple minutes of DeVaughn's audio went missing during his movie mathNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we try to escape CubeHaunt Matt on social media:Links to ThingsCertified Forgotten Haunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

The ultimate underground movie! This week, Peaches and Michael dig deep in celebration of 1990's TREMORS! In addition to discussing how this fan favorite brought the creature feature into the modern era, our hosts delve into the phallic nature of the Graboids. Joining the conversation is THIS ENDS AT PROM's Harmony Colangelo, whose lifetime of love for this ongoing franchise has made her the unofficial “Mayor of Perfection.” Then, CERTIFIED FORGOTTEN's Matt Donato stops by to examine why this comedic horror's legacy not only endures, but breaks new ground. From dusty daddy Fred Ward to survivalist siren Reba, this episode has it all! Go!