Podcasts about neon brainiacs

Full scream ahead. Giving Thanks Month continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up 1998's is DEEP RISING as requested by patron "Zac". A group of hijackers board a luxurious cruise ship in the South Pacific with a plan to loot its riches. Instead, they find themselves battling monstrous, tentacled sea creatures that have already decimated the passengers. Also this week: The return of Baseball Finger, you don't want to get stuck on the poop cruise, and the Can't Hardly Wait Game is back! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This is turning out to be one hell of a day." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Deep Rising (1998) Directed by Stephen Sommers Written by Stephen Sommers Starring Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald, Kevin J. O'Connor, Wes Studi, Cliff Curtis, and Djimon Hounsou ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:24 - "The Shpiel" 50:42 - Film Breakdown 01:48:39 - The return of "The Can't Hardly Wait Game" & Outro    

Even Death Gets A Sequel. It's November! You know what that means... Giving Thanks Month is BACK! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! First up 2003's is FINAL DESTINATION 2 as requested by patron "Fush Yu Schlong". And joining us is our Crow Sister and regular guest Amanda Waltz! Kimberly's vision saves her and others from a horrific highway crash, but their survival triggers a relentless chain of fatal events. With time running out, they must unravel Death's plan before it claims them one by one. Also this week: "Fish Gooners", the curse of winning the lottery, and what's the deal with washcloths? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hello, Clear. I've been expecting you." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Final Destination 2 (2003) Directed by David R. Ellis Written by J. Mackye Gruber & Eric Bress Starring Ali Larter, A.J. Cook, Michael Landes, and Tony Todd ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:22 - "The Shpiel" 56:40 - Film Breakdown 02:09:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Evil Finds Its Way Home. We're wrappping up Halloween month up with -- What Else?? -- A Halloween movie! An internet livestream reality show set in Michael Myers' abandoned house draws six unsuspecting participants. When the infamous killer returns, the night turns into a deadly game of survival. Yep! This week we cover the infamous 2002 sequel Halloween: Resurrection. Also this week: Reviewing the BK Monster Menu, our new mascot "King Poopa", and can you text on a Palm Pilot? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Trick or treat, motherf---er!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) Directed by Rick Rosenthal Written by Larry Brand and Sean Hood Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Bianca Kajlich, Katee Sackhoff, Sean Patrick Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tyra Banks, and Brad Loree ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 33:40 - "The Shpiel" 57:40 - Film Breakdown 01:45:40 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

She knows a sucker when she sees one THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues... Next up: Vampires! A carefree high school cheerleader whose life takes a wild turn when she learns she's the Chosen One, destined to fight vampires. With help from a mysterious mentor, she must embrace her powers and face a growing supernatural threat. This week we cover 1992's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.  Also this week: A certain person you may not remember was a karate kid, Michael Mann hounding Lance for Heat 2, and we try to make "Boys of Flannel" happen. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui Written by Joss Whedon Starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer, Luke Perry, Hilary Swank, Stephen Root, and David Arquette ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:07 - "The Shpiel" 1:01:10 - Film Breakdown 01:57:50 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Ultimate Clash of the Forces of Evil The Mad Monster Party rages on with the one-week return of a Ben and Lance classic: HOWL-O-WEEN. For the werewolf installment of TMMP, we are returning to the Howling franchise which Ben and Lance covered way back during the initial Hardee's Boys run. A mysterious drifter arrives in a small desert town and becomes entangled with a sinister carnival. As the full moon approaches, he must confront both his inner demons and the eerie forces lurking behind the carnival's twisted attractions. Oh yeah!! Next up: 1991's Howling VI: The Freaks.  Also this week: Using hot perogies to cool down, when to never pull two cats apart, and what the heck is a "Paraben"? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "You're the worst kind of freak, one who tries to control it." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) Directed by Hope Perello Written by Kevin Rock Starring Brendan Hughes, Michele Matheson, Sean Sullivan, Antonio Fargas, Bruce Payne, and Deep Roy ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:33 - "The Shpiel" 46:19 - Film Breakdown 01:43:20 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Some assembly required THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues: Movies about classic Halloween monsters! Next up: Frankenstein's Monster! And boy do we go classy as our good friend and filmmaker John Guinane joins us this week. After his fiancée is killed in a bizarre lawnmower accident, a deranged inventor scours the streets for body parts to resurrect her, unleashing a grotesque and chaotic creation. Oh boy. We're covering the 1990's outrageous camp classic FRANKENHOOKER Also this week: Lance settles his ground beef with John G, the Coke vs Pepsi debate, and what it feels like to get punched in a news van. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Want a date?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Frankenhooker (1996) Directed by Frank Henenlotter Written by Robert Martin and Frank Henenlotter Starring James Lorinz, Patty Mullen, and Louise Lasser ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:09 - "The Shpiel" 44:18 - Film Breakdown 01:39:19 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Welcome to the Witching Hour A new theme for Halloween! THE MAD MONSTER PARTY: Movies about classic Halloween monsters. First up: Witches! A troubled teen transfers to a new high school and befriends three outcast girls who practice witchcraft, forming a coven that unleashes supernatural powers. As their magic grows, the girls face devastating consequences when their bond begins to unravel. That's right! This week we jump into 1996's THE CRAFT. Also this week: Ben sees a whole bunch of music, Lance's love/hate relationship with Empire Records, and Ben realizes what Adam Sandler's movie girlfriends have in common. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "We are the weirdos, mister." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Craft (1996) Directed by Andrew Fleming Written by Peter Filardi and Andrew Fleming Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich, Christine Taylor, and Breckin Meyer ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:15 - "The Shpiel" 53:33 - Film Breakdown 01:54:19 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro      

Together forever. Or else. A patron pick episode from patron "Dr. Philth"! A teenage girl's budding romance with a charming older boy spirals into obsession and violence as his true nature is revealed. When her father tries to intervene, he becomes a target. This week we jump into 1996's FEAR. Vintage Mark Wahlberg. Feel it, feel it! Also this week: The big line that almost didnt make the movie, Mark Wahlberg's Reese's Cup, and Lance has too much wine. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "SO LET ME IN THE F---IN' HOUSE!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Fear (1996) Directed by James Foley Written by Christopher Crowe Starring Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Amy Brenneman, and Alyssa Milano ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:05 - "The Shpiel" 48:35 - Film Breakdown 01:54:20 - The Brain Bucket & Outro      

You are who you eat. A patron pick episode from patron "writhe"! A stranded military unit in 1840s California faces a terrifying truth when a mysterious visitor reveals a tale of cannibalism. When hunger takes hold, humanity is the first thing to go. This week we cover the 1999 cult classic RAVENOUS. Also this week: Lance isn't impressed by restaurants, David Arquette's WCW drama,  and our Ravenous Evanescence Remix. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Bon appétit." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Ravenous (1999) Directed by Antonia Bird Written by Ted Griffin Starring Robert Carlyle, Guy Pearce, Jeffrey Jones, Jeremy Davies, Neal McDonough, and David Arquette ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:20 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:18 - Film Breakdown 01:46:48 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

They're Coming! A patron pick episode from patron "Fush Yu Schlong"! A remote Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, making it the perfect hunting ground for a savage group of vampires. The survivors must find a way to outlast the blood-soaked darkness. This week we're doing 2007's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Also this week: BIG Pittsburgh Hardees news, "E-Bens", and how Lance likes to eat his Muffins. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "God? ... No God." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- 30 Days of Night (2007) Directed by David Slade Written by Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, and Brian Nelson Starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Mark Boone Junior, and Ben Foster ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 26:40 - "The Shpiel" 48:35 - Film Breakdown 01:45:25 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

One was not enough! A young boy named Joshua tries to save his family from vegetarian goblins in the town of Nilbog, who transform humans into plants to devour them. Guided by the ghost of his grandfather, Joshua battles the goblin queen and her minions in this cult classic known for its bizarre plot and famously bad acting. That's right! To celebrate 8 years of the show (and one year since The Hardee's Boys took over), we are doing everyone's favorite best worst movie: 1990's TROLL 2. Also this week: Listener favorite episodes from the past year, Lance's Mac and Cheese dinos, and you'll never hear Ralph Nader's name the same way again All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "They're eating her! And then they're going to eat me... OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Troll 2 (1990) Directed by Claudio Fragasso Written by Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi Starring Michael Paul Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie Young, Robert Ormsby, and Deborah Reed ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:50 - "The Shpiel" 47:07 - Film Breakdown 01:48:22 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

  This time he's coming to a different kind of jungle. In a sweltering, crime-ridden Los Angeles, a relentless alien hunter stalks the city's most dangerous criminals and law enforcement. A determined detective finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he uncovers the creature's terrifying purpose. BPO's Blake O'Donnell returns to to help us wrap up Action August with 1990's PREDATOR 2. Also this week: Cracked vs Mad Magazine, Danny Glover's billowy pants, and Predator munchin' beef. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "S*** happens." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Predator 2 (1990) Directed by Stephen Hopkins Written by Jim Thomas & John Thomas Starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Peter Hall ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 15:46 - "The Shpiel" 44:05 - Film Breakdown 1:54:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro        

An immortal battle for supremacy. A centuries-old war between vampires and werewolves escalates when a mysterious outsider becomes the key to a powerful transformation, and one soldier uncovers a truth that could end their eternal conflict. Next up for Action August is the oh-so-2003 UNDERWORLD. Also this week: Guessing the plots of the XXX movies, "late summer vibes", and Lance recommends a great lozenge. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "What's... this... ruckus?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Underworld (2003) Directed by Len Wiseman Written by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, & Danny McBride Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, and Bill Nighy ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:30 - "The Shpiel" 56:07 - Film Breakdown 01:49:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

One night is all that stands between them and freedom. But it's going to be a hell of a night. Action August continues with 1996's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN. Two fugitives take a family hostage and force them to drive to a remote bar in Mexico. Once there, they must all fight for survival when the bar's patrons reveal themselves to be bloodthirsty vampires. Also this week: Childhood pranks, we remember the band Godsmack exists, and is Ben a "Beach guy"? Warning: Lots of Tarantino impressions. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Why, out of all the God-forsaken s---holes in Mexico, do we have to meet here?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Directed by Robert Rodriguez Written by Quentin Tarantino Starring George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, and Salma Hayek ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:32 - "The Shpiel" 51:00 - Film Breakdown 01:41:15 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Welcome to Crystal Lake. Summer Slasher month concludes with the 2009 remake of FRIDAY THE 13TH. Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize a group of young people at Crystal Lake, turning their trip into a deadly nightmare as Clay's hunt for his sister leads him straight into Jason's deadly domain. Also this week: Drops doesnt like Tony Hawk, Lance and Ben share a big pretzel, and the eternal question is asked: Just where does Jason Voorhees poop? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Kill for Mother..." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Friday The 13th (2009) Directed by Marcus Nispel Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift Starring Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, and Derek Mears ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:44 - "The Shpiel" 47:22 - Film Breakdown 01:57:35 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro      

The most terrifying scream is always the last. Ben is BACK as Summer Slasher month continues with the 2000 sequel SCREAM 3. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) must confront a killer who's using the Stab 3 film set as their hunting ground. With old friends and new victims caught in the chaos, a shocking connection to her past is revealed. Also this week: Lance's miserable movie theater experience, the "problem" with the Scream Lore, the multiple different drafts of this wacky movie, and Ben will take a Blue String Thing if you got it. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "All I know is that in the third one, all bets are off." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Scream 3 (2000) Directed by Wes Craven Written by Ehren Kruger Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Lance Henriksen, Patrick Dempsey, Parker Posey, Scott Foley, and Patrick Warburton ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:50 - "The Shpiel" 59:00 - Film Breakdown 02:09:28 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

It Happened To Someone Who Knows Someone You Know... You're Next. When real-life tragedy strikes and Ben unexpectedly steps out, musician Jordan Sloane (of Red Temple Pray and Groundstate) steps up to fill in just as he does for Pummeled! Summer Slasher month continues with the 1998's URBAN LEGEND. When a string of bizarre murders strikes a college campus, each mimicking a classic urban legend, a group of friends realizes the stories they once laughed at may be horrifyingly real. With time running out, they must uncover the killer's identity. Also this week: Remembering Stabbing Westward and other music talk, Lance's HS track and field career, and why does everyone at this college have the same parka? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'Don't you want to be an urban legend? All your friends are now.'" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Urban Legend (1998) Directed by Jamie Blanks Written by Silvio Horta Starring Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart, Michael Rosenbaum, Loretta Devine, Joshua Jackson, Tara Reid, Danielle Harris, Robert Englund, and Jared Leto ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 20:18 - "The Shpiel" 44:11 - Film Breakdown 01:46:40 - The Can't Hardly Wait Game & Outro        

Some secrets will haunt you forever. A new month! A new theme! Summer Slasher month kicks off with the 1998 sequel I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. Still haunted by past horrors, Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) wins a trip to a remote island where she hopes to escape her trauma. As a storm traps her group, the hook-wielding killer returns to finish what he started. Also this week: The new song "Poptart Girl", we meet Will, Ben's son, and what would Ben do if Lance died? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'This island didn't have a murder rate until you people showed up!'" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) Directed by Danny Cannon Written by Trey Callaway Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Brandy Norwood, Mekhi Phifer, Matthew Settle, Jeffrey Combs, and Jack Black (Uncredited) ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:15 - "The Shpiel" 45:49 - Film Breakdown 01:49:20 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

  When days turn to weeks... ZOOMbie Month conlcudes with the 2007 sequel 28 WEEKS LATER. Six months after the Rage virus decimates Britain, the U.S. military helps repopulate a quarantined London—but when the virus resurfaces, chaos erupts once again. A family's reunion inadvertently triggers a deadly resurgence. Also this week: A VH1 "Celebreality" history lesson, Lance remembers his time as the "Dairy Queen Q", and this movie's relation to the Iraq War. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'Blood makes me nauseous.'" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- 28 Weeks Later (2007) Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Written by Rowan Joffe and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Starring Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Robert Carlyle, Idris Elba, and Imogen Poots ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:07 - "The Shpiel" 42:35 - Film Breakdown 01:37:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

  The Days Are Numbered ZOOMbie Month zooms ahead with the 2002 modern classic 28 DAYS LATER. In a post-apocalyptic Britain ravaged by a rage-inducing virus, a handful of survivors struggle to stay alive amid chaos and despair. Their journey reveals that the true threat may not be the infected, but the remnants of humanity itself. Also this week: Controversial, hot-button HAT TALK, Mars Bar vs Milky Way, and Lance gushes over the movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'Repent, The End Is Extremely F---ing Nigh'" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- 28 Days Later (2002) Directed by Danny Boyle Written by Alex Garland Starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, and Christopher Eccleston ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:24 - "The Shpiel" 45:20 - Film Breakdown 01:48:00 - The Brain Bucket & Outro      

  Experience Fear ZOOMbie Month continues with the 2007 Spanish Found footage classic REC. A television reporter and her cameraman follow a group of firefighters into a Barcelona apartment building, only to find themselves trapped inside as a mysterious infection spreads among the residents. As chaos escalates, their footage documents of the unfolding nightmare. Also this week: Ben rides a wild rollercoaster, an underrated Robin Williams role, and... Is Bob Hoskins in this movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "We have to tape everything, Pablo, for f---'s sake!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- REC (2007) Directed by Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza Written by Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza, and Luiso Berdejo Starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, and Pablo Rosso ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:35 - "The Shpiel" 39:00 - Film Breakdown 01:20:55 - Brain Bucket & Outro

New Terror Surfaces. This week we dive into a film that somehow rips off the entire Jaws franchise at once: 1995's CRUEL JAWS. A rogue tiger shark, once a secret military weapon, escapes near Hampton Bay, FL, turning the waters deadly as the town prepares for a regatta. Meanwhile, struggling aquarium owner Dag Soerenson (Richard Dew) faces pressure from a corrupt landowner, unaware of the looming carnage. Also this week: Lance gets stung by another bee, Ben saves a baby bird, and all this film's stolen sharks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "We're gonna need a bigger HELICOPTER!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Cruel Jaws (1995) Directed by Bruno Mattei Written by Bruno Mattei, Linda Morrison, and Robert Feen Starring David Luther, George Barnes Jr., and Richard Dew ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:35 - "The Shpiel" 41:20 - Film Breakdown 01:29:23 - Brain Bucket & Outro    

Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner. This week we get deep with 1999's DEEP BLUE SEA. In an isolated underwater research facility, scientists experimenting on mako sharks to combat Alzheimer's disease inadvertently create hyper-intelligent predators that turn the lab into a terrifying battleground. The situation spirals out of control and the team must fight for survival against these super intelligent sharks. Also this week: Lance rallies against barbers, one of the of last big budget B movies, and we're going TOPSIDE again. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "What you've done is taken God's oldest killing machine and given it will and desire." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Deep Blue Sea (1999) Directed by Renny Harlin Written by Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers Starring Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Rapaport, Stellan Skarsgård, and LL Cool J ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:28 - "The Shpiel" 44:03 - Film Breakdown 01:37:20 - Brain Bucket & Outro          

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... It's sequel time! This week we dive in to 1978's JAWS 2. Amity is haunted once again by a terrifying shark, forcing Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) to confront the growing danger while others doubt his warnings (again). As tensions rise, a group of young sailors find themselves in a desperate fight for survival. Also this week: Lance's moving woes during a historic storm in Pittsburgh, Ben is curious about bird anatomy, and Roy Scheider really didnt want to do this movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Open wide OPEN WIDE! SAY 'AAH!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Jaws 2 (1975) Directed by Jeannot Szwarc Written by Carl Gottlieb and Howard Sackler Starring Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 21:44 - "The Shpiel" 38:19 - Film Breakdown 01:35:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro        

You'll never go in the water again! Join us for our 400TH EPISODE as we celebrate by covering the massive classic 1975's JAWS. A small coastal town is terrorized by a monstrous great white shark, forcing police chief Brody (Roy Scheider), marine biologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), and grizzled shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw) to join forces in a desperate battle against the relentless predator. Will The Boys be sunk? Find out here! Also this week: Lance tries his best at a Jaws Shpiel, Bruce Springsteen's thoughts on Soccer, and plenty of Quint and Hooper Impressions All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "You're gonna need a bigger boat." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Jaws (1975) Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb Starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, and Lorraine Gary ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:25 - "The Shpiel" 52:40 - Film Breakdown 02:12:55 - Brain Bucket & Outro

God made him simple. Science made him a god. Our Crow Sister Amanda Waltz returns as Technology Terror month concludes with 1992's THE LAWNMOWER MAN. Dr. Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) pushes the boundaries of science with his experiments in virtual reality and cognitive enhancement, seeking to unlock untapped human potential. But as his test subject, Jobe Smith (Jeff Fahey), rapidly evolves beyond expectations, the consequences spiral into a dangerous struggle for control, morality, and the future of intelligence itself. Will our heroes make it to the next level? Find out here! Also this week: Rain sticks, punk spiderweb butthole tattoos, and Lance tells us the major differences between the director's and theatrical cuts. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "This universe is mine. I am GOD here!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Lawnmower Man (1992) Directed by Brett Leonard Written by Brett Leonard and Gimel Everett Starring Pierce Brosnan, Jeff Fahey, Jenny Wright, and Dean Norris ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:57 - "The Schpiel" 37:50 - Film Breakdown 01:57:40 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro            

The ultmate shocker. Technology Terror month continues with 1988's PULSE. While visiting his father in Los Angeles, David (Joey Lawrence) stays home alone and notices strange disturbances in the electrical appliances, later learning from an old man that a deadly, intelligent pulse is running through the grid. As the pulse tightens its grip on the neighborhood, David races to warn his father and stepmother—unaware that the real nightmare is only just beginning. Will The Boys be shocked? Find out here! Also this week: The "Mushroom Head Brothers", Ben's "chicken wing jeans", and there is no way you can go through life just eating pie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "I heard a man on TV one time say that 'paranoia' is just another word for 'heightened awareness." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pulse (1988) Written and Directed by Paul Golding Starring Joey Lawrence, Cliff De Young, Charles Tyner, and Roxanne Hart ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:40 - "The Schpiel" 49:45 - Film Breakdown 01:35:15 - Brain Bucket & Outro            

Plug in to your worst nightmare. Technology Terror month continues with 1993's GHOST IN THE MACHINE. A serial killer's soul is transferred into a computer network after a freak accident, allowing him to continue his deadly spree through the electrical grid. As victims pile up, a determined woman, her tech-savvy son, and a skilled hacker team up to stop him before it's too late. Did The Boys find this one to be broad band quality or 56K? Find out here! Also this week: Our first computers, the return of "the butt cut", and Lance rants on A Minecraft Movie memes and a grumpy gas station Patron. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Excuse me... a little stiff. Caught a b**** of a virus." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Ghost in the Machine (1993) Directed by Rachel Talalay Written by William Davies and William Osborne Starring Karen Allen, Chris Mulkey, Ted Marcoux, and Will Horneff ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:00 - "The Schpiel" 45:42 - Film Breakdown 01:49:22 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Play It To Death. Technogy Terror month continues with 2006's STAY ALIVE featuring frequent guest/nemesis Blake O'Donnell from BPO films! After playing an unground horror video game, game-loving Hutch and a group of friends discover that their characters' deaths in the game mirror real-life tragedies, leading them to investigate its sinister origins. As they delve deeper, they uncover a chilling connection to a terrifying historical force that refuses to stay buried. Is Game Over for The Boys? Find out here! Also this week: '06 Video Game Culture, the worst moving van in Pittsburgh, and Blake's take on raising teenagers (it isn't so bad). All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "B****, that's cheating! I'm not even dead yet!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Stay Alive (2006) Directed by William Brent Bell Written by William Brent Bell & Matthew Peterman Starring Jon Foster, Samaire Armstrong, Frankie Muniz, Jimmi Simpson, Sophia Bush, and Adam Goldberg ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:40 - "The Schpiel" &* Director's Cut Differences 52:25 - Film Breakdown 02:08:56 - Brain Bucket & Outro    

Wanna play? I dare you. Technogy Terror month begins with 1994's BRAINSCAN. When a horror-obsessed teen plays a mysterious game, he finds himself drawn into a twisted journey where the boundaries between virtual thrills and genuine terror dissolve. As the game's cunning host, The Trickster, pushes him toward terrifying choices, he must unravel the truth behind the game's grip before it consumes him completely. Will The Boys find themselves tricked or treated? Find out here! Also this week: '90s teen girl-lookin' windows, The Langella Jiggler, and A.I. Bits. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Real, unreal, what's the difference? So long as you don't get caught." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Brainscan (1993) Directed by John Flynn Written by Andrew Kevin Walker Starring Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith, and Amy Hargreaves ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 26:00 - "The Schpiel" 41:42 - Film Breakdown 01:38:40 - Brain Bucket & Outro    

The power of an immortal. The soul of a human. The heart of a hero. Superhero inSanity month concludes with 1998's BLADE. Wesley Snipes is Blade, a relentless vampire hunter who walks between the human and undead worlds. As a sinister vampire faction rises, Blade faces a deadly conspiracy threatening humanity while uncovering secrets tied to his own origins. With The Boys think this sucks in all the right ways? Find out here! Also this week: Sleep freaks Lance out, the movie that makes Ben go "Boi-oi-oi-oing", the sitcom "Grounded for Life", and a surprise guest schpiel! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Some motherf---ers are always trying to ice-skate uphill." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Blade (1998) Directed by Stephen Norrington Written by David S. Goyer Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, and Donal Logue ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:00 - "The Schpiel" - Guest Schpiel by CJ Lightbourn 44:30 - Film Breakdown 01:36:35 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro

Everything has a price... Superhero inSanity continues! A month of horror-adjacent superhero movies! This week your hosts jump into total insanity with 2000's FAUST: LOVE OF THE DAMNED. A tormented amnesiac armed with deadly gauntlets, unravels a sinister pact that binds him to a shadowy figure of immense power. As he battles his inner demons and a web of dark conspiracies, his journey hurtles toward a reckoning that could shatter the boundaries of life and death. Are The Boys put through hell again? Find out here! Also this week: Lance runs down the tracks from Pure Moods, The Legend of Peppermint the Cat, and one of the most "WTF?!" scenes in Neon Brainiacs history. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Too much blood? ...Or not enough?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Faust: Love of the Damned (2000) Directed by Brian Yuzna Written by David Quinn Starring Mark Frost, Jeffrey Combs, Isabel Brook, and Andrew Divoff ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:00 - "The Schpiel" 42:00 - Film Breakdown 01:31:00 - Brain Bucket & Outro            

Born in darkness. Sworn to justice. This week Amanda Waltz is BACK to help cover 1997's SPAWN as Superhero inSanity month continues! Killed and reborn as a Hellspawn, betrayed marine Al Simmons must wrestle with his haunting past and the dark deal that binds him to a demonic purpose. His journey builds to a decisive showdown that could alter his fate forever. Are The Boys going to be wormfood? Find out here! Also this week: Lance gives a detailed breakdown of Image Comics, Ben and Amanda tell pee stories, and the return of "Real Millvale Shit"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Aren't there any normal people left on Earth? Or is everybody just back from Hell?"  ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! ----- Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé  Written by Alan B. McElroy Starring Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, and Martin Sheen         

Part human. Part alien. Pure superpower. Superhero inSanity month begins! A month of horror-adjacent superhero movies. We kick off with the 1991 cult classic THE GUYVER. Sean Barker bonds with a powerful alien biosuit becoming a target for a dangerous corporation and their mutated beasts. He must wield his newfound abilities to protect those he loves and uncover the truth behind the Guyver unit. Are The Boys transformed? Find out here! Also this week: Lance's malfunctioning soundboard, Craig is an evil name, lunchboxes, and nunchucks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "You can't kill me. I've been rejected by death." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Guyver (2001) Directed by  Screaming Mad George & Steve Wang Written by Jon Purdy Starring Mark Hamill, Jack Armstrong, and Vivian Wu

Infinite space - Infinite terror. This week your favorite spaces cases cover the 1997 sci-fi horror Event Horizon. In 2047, a long-lost starship mysteriously reappears in orbit around Neptune, prompting a rescue mission that quickly turns nightmarish. As the crew delves deeper into the ship's dark secrets, they encounter unimaginable horrors that push them to the brink of sanity. Were The Boys put through Hell? Find out here! Also this week: Stink bomb stories, the movie's relation to Doom and Hellraiser, and New Weird Candy returns! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Event Horizon (2001) Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Written by Philip Eisner Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, and Kathleen Quinlan

We dare you to say his name five times! This week comedian and rapper Terry Jones join your hosts to talk about his new single "Swerving Like Swayze" and to cover the 1992 classic Candyman! Helen Lyle, a graduate student, delves into the Candyman myth and accidentally summons the spirit, leading to a string of horrifying events. As she uncovers Candyman's tragic history, she becomes increasingly entangled in his deadly legend. Will The Boys succumb to his charm? Find out here! Also this week: Chicago's famous upside-down pizza, this movie's similarities to Ghostbusters, and why is there always a sled in Applebees? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Be my victim." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Candyman (1992) Directed by Bernard Rose Written by Bernard Rose Starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, and Xander Berkeley

Remember that kid everyone ignored on Valentine's Day? - He remembers you. Love is in the air this week your palentines cover the 2001 slasher Valentine. A vengeful masked killer targets former high school bullies on Valentine's Day. As the bodies pile up, the surviving friends must unmask the murderer before becoming the next victims. Will The Boys survive this St. Valentine's Day Massacre? Find out here! Also this week:  Lance's summercamp heartbreak, Ben's plagarism of a Blink song, and the gift that keeps on giving: TLC's CrazySexyCool. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Roses are red, Violets are Blue, They'll need dental records to identify you."  ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Valentine (2001) Directed by Jamie Blanks Writen by Tom Savage, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers Starring Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, and Marley Shelton        

Evil gets an upgrade. BANG-UARY concludes as your hosts return to their old buddy Jason Voorhees with the 2001 installment JASON X. Jason Voorhees is cryogenically frozen at the start of the 21st century, only to be discovered and revived in the 25th century where he stalks and kills the young crew of spaceship Grendel. Will The Boys make it to Earth II alive? Find out here! Also this week:  Lance's snowmageddon story, "Foreplay the 13th", and the fim's amazing score. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Jason-f---ing-Voorhees, that's what's going on!"  ----- Directed by James Isaac Starring Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Chuck Campbell, and featuring David Cronenberg      

Someone has taken their love of sequels one step too far. BANG-UARY continues! All bangers, all month! This week your hosts cover the 1997 sequel SCREAM 2! Two years after the events of the first film, a new Ghostface killer terrorizes Sidney Prescott and Windsor College. Will the boys live to see another sequel? Find out here! Also this week:  "Mounds" stories, remembering *69 and caller ID, and why does Jamie Kennedy use a stupid English Accent? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "It's a perfect example of life imitating art imitating life." 

Christmas is coming early this year... And it's murder. It's the conclusion of HoHo-HORROR Month! This week for our special Christmas Day episode your hosts dive to the 1974 classic: BLACK CHRISTMAS! A group of sorority sisters receive threatening phone calls during the Christmas season. As the tension escalates, a police officer and a sorority sister struggle to protect the girls and uncover the identity of a murderer. Will The Boys have a killer Christmas? Find out here! Also this week: Ben learns what Skibidi Toilet is, the one time Lance met Margot Kidder, and Bo Rics is definitely a real hair salon. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Just like having a wart removed." 

He's making a list... Pray you're not on it. HoHo-HORROR Month continues as The Boys are joined this week by the director of the new film "Curtains For Christmas", Steve Rudzinski, to cover 2005's SANTA'S SLAY! Starring wrestler Bill Goldberg! It's been 1000 years and Satan's son, Santa, is free of the servitude that kept him giving. Now he can finally do what he does best: Slay. And he's starting in Hell... Township, Canada. Also this week:  Steve's new Christmas movie reviews, a Home Alone Rabbit hole, Ben's Weezer Reddit fame, and the origins of "The Circle Game." All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "WHO'S NEXT?" 

A new level of fear. It's HoHo-HORROR Month! This week our hosts explore 2007's P2! Corporate exec Angela finds herself trapped in her building's parking garage on Christmas Eve. She quickly learns that an obsessive security guard, Thomas, isn't there to help. Will The Boys get out or are they parked *very* long-term? Find out here! Also this week: The Millvale Grunch, Ben's love of Corn Bread, why Wes Bentley has zero memory of this movie, and we answer the age old question: What's Pauly Shore's best movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Way to ruin Christmas, assh*le." 

And if I die before I wake... Thank you. It's HoHo-HORROR Month! To kick off the holiday hijinks, your hosts cover 1990's Silent Night, Deady Night 4: Initiation! During her investigation of a case of spontaneous combustion, reporter Kim discovers a cult dedicated to the Egyptian god, Isis. A cult that wants her very soul! Will The Boys be their next sacrifice? Find out here! Also this week: New Weird Candy is BACK! Lance is only happy when it rains, fart stories, and why don't they sell loose nuts anymore? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "No f@#%ing cheese!"     

Some people will go to any lengths to stay young forever.  GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a pick from patron Dr. Kilometer: The 1992 classic Death Becomes Her! 14 years after her rival Madeline steals Helen's fiancé, Ernest, the former lovers hatch a plan to kill Madeline. However, an ancient elixir of enternal life makes things a little... complicated.  Will The Boys choose to keep their youthful good looks or continue to age gracefully? Find out here! Also this week: Ben has sex questions, Lance's Opinions on soup, and Copious Dave Matthews Band talk. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Bottoms up!" **Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 16:00 minute mark and should be fine.

Dark days are coming. GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a film requested from "Super Patron" Dr. Philth: 2007's Sunshine! It's the year 2050, and The Sun is destabilizing. The crew of the Icarus II is on Earth's second mission to reignite The Sun after a failed attempt seven years prior. They soon discover the fate of Icarus I, which could spell doom for the fate of earth. Do the boys light the fire or get sunburned? Find out here! Also this week: Our 2000s Pop Punk picks, Lance's advice to teens in haunted houses, and Ben's existential crisis of being the most annoying radio host. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "The last man. Alone with God." Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 14:00 minute mark and should be fine.

Humanity's last hope... rests on a high power machine gun! GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a film requested from Patron Ameila: One half of the 2007 Grindhouse double feature -- Planet Terror! After an experimental nerve gas gets out, the population of Texas start to transform into fleshing-eating mutants! It's up to a ragtag band of well-armed townsfolk to survive the night. Will the boys make it til morning? Find out here! Also this week: Tarantino impressions, '80s vs '90s action movies, and Ben's possible crow wedding. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Give him the gun. Give him all the guns." Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 12:00 minute mark and should be fine.  

It's a one-night stand with eternal complications! GivingThanks month begins! As a thank you to all the patrons, it's all Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts kick it off with patron Torre's request: The 1985 film ONCE BITTEN! A 300 year old Countess needs the blood of a virgin by Halloween to keep her youth. Luckily a young Jim Carrey is there to quench her thirst! Will the boys really think this one truly... "sucks"? Find out here! Also this week: The film's similarities to Teen Wolf, Lance is in "a state of Cheez It", and "The Lip Line" is open for requests! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! Remember: Save your yolks for Ben!   Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 12:00 minute mark and should be fine.

It's going to be one hell of a family reunion. He's back! That's right! This week your hosts jump into 1998's HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER. They are also joined by filmmaker Blake O'Donnell of BPO Films to promote his new film Guerrilla Dogs! 20 years ago Laurie Strode watched her psychopathic brother die after his historic Halloween night massacre... Or did she? Michael Myers returns to find his sister for a confrontation decades in the making! Will the boys survive this family reunion from Hell? Find out here! Also this week: The secret origins of "Party Parkin", chunky '90s Vans, Frankenstein, and disgusting urinal pubes! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Hey! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "It's Halloween. I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare."

Always Check Your Candy. Don't blow out that Jack-o-Lantern!! This week your hosts cover the 2007 Halloween anthology gem TRICK 'R TREAT.  It's Halloween night in Warren Valley, Ohio. We follow four spooooky tales as they intertwine to form a love letter to all things Halloween. Will the boys respect tradition or fall victm to the hijinx of little Sam? Find out here! Also this week: Ordering a Big Sausage Pizza, Ben's Billy Corgan impression, and I didn't realize these Juju Fruits were SO HARD! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Hey! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! Charlie Brown is an assh***!

I know what a Lycanthrope is. That's right! It's time to feel that special kind of early 2000s angst 'cause your hosts are covering the 2000 canadian classic GINGER SNAPS. Patrons Shane and Jordan bring us this Halloween Patreon Pick. Something has been killing dogs in the town of Bailey Downs. When B's sister Ginger is attacked, her body starts undergoing... changes... causing a rift between the two. Is it puberty or is it a horrific, body-altering curse?  It's dog-eat-dog this week, so can the boys keep up? Find out here! Also this week: Piercings, the movie's less-impressive working title, and you DO NOT wanna live in these guys heads-- They are NOT NORMAL.  All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Hey! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! This is a patron picked episode, so in case you are wondering: YES EAT.