Podcasts about Spookies

Strap in and strap ON for this wild ride that may leave us with more questions than answers, but the special effects are the bomb dot com!! We are covering 1986's SPOOKIES!The VIDEO versions of our episodes can be found on our YouTube - New episodes go up every Monday at Noon Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/@ChainsawGirlsPodThe EXTENDED version of each episode will be on our brand new Patreon! Members also get early episodes each week, bonus videos & more!https://www.patreon.com/chainsawgirlspodWe have our very first Chainsaw Girls t-shirt available!! Thank you for your support!https://www.demonxbunny.com/product/chainsaw-girls-t-shirt/Follow us on our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsawgirlspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chainsawgirlspodSHOW NOTES:Interview with Al Magliochetti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spookies, we're sure some people are suffering from grief horror fatigue, but you have space in your heart for a tight 90 about a rabid chimp, right? In Primate (2025), Johannes Roberts is mixing up the tired trope by ignoring a family's lost loved one almost entirely, instead focusing the story on what happens to a group of teens when their late mom's adopted ape goes — well, we hate to say it, but — ape shit. Straddling the line between monster movie and slasher, this flick features more gore than you might expect, and it does it all with a few classic horror references. Join us on a new Spooky Tuesday as we pack our bags and head to Hawaii for summer break. Oh, and we brought this teddy bear for someone special, too.

Spookies, it doesn't get more pop star or more horror than Smile 2 (2024), which is why this flick *had* to be up next in our Pop Star Horror Month lineup. Packed full of genuinely catchy music and insanely theatrical visuals, the second movie in the Smile franchise makes sitting through the first film totally worth it, even if that sort of feel-bad-bleakness isn't your style. Starring Naomi Scott as troubled singer Skye Riley with cameos from horror kings Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, and Ray Nicholson, this sequel raises important questions about the lore we're working with here, but more importantly, it also teaches some important lessons — like don't summon a demon if you don't want to deal with a demon. References:https://screenrant.com/smile-2-curse-victims-guilt-connection-op-ed/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/560785/rumor-parker-finn-might-wipe-the-smile-off-smile-3/

Send us a text or a voicemailThe sole survivor of a blood-drenched massacre must team up with a group of washed up radio hosts to defend their inane opinions during a mission transporting gallons of nitroglycerin while fending off an invasion of monsters from another dimension. On Episode 716 of Trick or Treat Radio we have our April Patreon Takeover programmed by Carlitos! He has chosen the films How to Kill Monsters (2023) from director Stewart Sparke, and Sorcerer (1977) from director William Friedkin! We also talk about the differences in filmmaking in the 70s vs. now, describe low budget films with plucky spirit, and react to trailers for the films; Ice Cream Man, Return of the Living Dead, and Passenger! So grab your eldritch blade, secure the nitroglycerin, and strap on for the world's most explosive podcast!Stuff we talk about: Child's Play, Tom Holland, inventive animatronics, Seed of Chucky, Don Mancini, Make Chucky Scary Again, Curse of Chucky, Domo Origato Mr. Sfigato, Mr. Aguila, Taka Michinoku, Old WWF, Michinoku Pro Wrestling, ECW, Rob Van Dam, Impact Players, Tax Day, Dust Devil, Richard Stanley, Gamera The Guardian of the Universe, The Punisher, Space Girls in Beverly Hills, The Scientist, 2001 Maniacs, Claire Foy, Unsane, Under the Bed, Monster Night, Bob Goodie, Lighthouse, Lifeforce, George “The Animal” Steele, Michael Jackson, Rosemary's Baby, Jason Takes Manhattan, Dee Wallace, Night of the Living Dead, Ice Cream Man, Eli Roth, Return of the Living Dead, radio drama, Passenger, Andre Ovredal, Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, gas prices, the path of the podcaster, How to Kill Monsters, Stewart Sparke, Lyndsey Craine, Dead Reset, Edge of Tomorrow, Dead Reset, low budget horror, eldritch blades, LOL Out Loud, Mortal Kombat Annihilation, Assault on Precinct 13, plucky spirit, The Mortuary Assistant, The Spookies, Iron Lung, Sirat, Sorcerer, William Friedkin, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Blue Thunder, Roy Scheider, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Blade Runner, sweaty dirty grimy movies, Wages of Fear, flash facts, hate watch, The Taxes Chainsaw Massacre, popecorn bucket, dingoes stole my eldridge blade, and William is out of his Friedkin mind! 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

The buzz around Opus (2025) may have been more build-up than pay-off in the horror fandom, but it's time to give this flick the attention it deserves, Spookies. For our second installment of Pop Star Horror Month, we're heading out to Moretti's private compound with budding music journalist Ayo Edebiri, and we're ready to do our research on the lore while paying attention to all the small touches that make John Malkovich's star power shine. Though this movie may not be perfect, between its cast full of familiar faces and a soundtrack made up of bangers, there's a lot here to applaud. References:https://scriptmag.com/interviews-features/the-facets-of-tribalism-a-conversation-with-opus-writer-director-mark-anthony-greenhttps://www.levelman.com/mark-anthony-greens-journey-from-gqs-style-guy-to-horror-auteur/https://screenrant.com/opus-guests-invited-by-moretti-reasons-explained/https://people.com/music/halsey-apologizes-world-trade-center-joke/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Justin_Tranter

Spookies, it feels like we've been waiting forever to work this theme month into our schedule, but one could also argue the genre was only invented in 2024. Nonetheless, we'd like to welcome Pop Star Horror Month to the stage, and we've invited Trap (2024) to be our opening act. A true daddy-daughter film where Josh Hartnett plays a doting father who moonlights as a serial killer, this flick also features a collab between writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and his own double act offspring, Saleka Shyamalan. Come join the concert with us on our newest Spooky Tuesday as we talk tunes, mommy issues, and more. References:https://people.com/all-about-m-night-shyamalan-kids-8691825https://consequence.net/2024/06/trap-saleka-interview-lady-raven-release/https://www.theringer.com/2024/08/05/movies/trap-movie-concert-music-lady-raven-m-night-shyamalan-salekahttps://ca.rollingstone.com/music/trap-m-night-shyamalans-daughter-saleka-as-lady-raven-shares-first-song-from-dads-new-film/https://bloody-disgusting.com/music/3823462/saleka-releases-lady-raven-with-special-guest-kid-cudi-listen-now/https://www.nylon.com/nylon-nights/saleka-shyamalan-trap-premiere-interview

This week, we review one of the weirdest films we have ever reviewed on this podcast, the 80s cult classic Spookies! Also in this episode, Steve & Joe each review a pair of 2026 horror films, Todd talks about an excellent novel that expands the Fright Night lore and the guys talk about the release of The Final Episode's official trailer! All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

We've got a lot to celebrate this week, Spookies! Not only is it our very own Monica's birthday, it's also a Fifth Tuesday and the sneaky unofficial start to a new themed month — so of course we had to cover The Phantom of the Opera (2004). A luxe movie musical that captures the theatrical flair of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway show and pairs it with the camp sensibilities of director Joel Schumacher, this flick practically jumps out of the screen when that first booming note hits. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we challenge you not to sing along as we talk all things score and book lore. References:https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/did-minnie-driver-and-emmy-rossum-feud-on-the-phantom-of-the-opera-set.html/https://x.com/driverminnie/status/1275219191323217920https://x.com/JohnTylerJRT/status/884599605601738752https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/how-to-explain-trumps-love-for-the-musical-catshttps://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2015/11/29/why-it-sucked-the-phantom-of-the-opera

Join us as we venture to the abandoned town known as Helltown, Ohio. Is this once prosperous village on the river really overrun with satanists and mutant reptiles? Or was it simply a victim of circumstance? Let's find out together, Spookies!

The guaranteed ghostly goodness gathered here graciously grants gals and gents a grim, ghastly glimpse into ghouls, graveyards, and genuinely chilling paranormal goings-on. Plus, all the newest news in the nerdy pop-culture space. The Earthling Entertainment podcast, you'd be a fool not to check it out!

Sorry, Spookies, we didn't mean to pick a flick that was impossible to see in theaters — but if you can manage to hunt down a showing of Cold Storage (2026) near you, it's definitely worth the watch. Starring Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Liam Neeson, this horror comedy tackles the zombie genre in ways that are both familiar and fresh. With CLEAR references to films like The Return of the Living Dead, Train to Busan, and Alien, David Koepp's smart new book-turned-screenplay is very much in conversation with the genre, and we're pointing out parallels and parsing the different kinds of pastries on a new Spooky Tuesday. References:https://www.nasa.gov/history/45-years-ago-skylab-reenters-earths-atmosphere/Zombie Ant Fungus Explained

Ready for The Big Game™, Spookies? The most exciting day in football is right around the corner, and we wanted to get in on the fun — which is why we picked HIM (2025) for this week's episode. On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we're hitting the field with Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers for a little pigskin practice as we toss around the ball, nuggets of sports history, classic Americana themes, and theories about what's going down behind-the-scenes in Justin Tipping's trippy flick. References:https://www.motionpictures.org/2025/09/how-director-justin-tipping-mixed-art-nike-ads-multiple-genres-in-his-sports-horror-him/Nike Freestyle AdJonathan Glazer's Jordans Adhttps://artsfuse.org/317121/film-review-him-a-carpet-bombing-of-the-optic-nerve/https://nerdist.com/watch/video/him-interview-the-horror-of-sports-religion/https://time.com/7318791/him-movie-ending-explained/Lucas Blue Him (2025) Breakdown & Analysishttps://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/cannupa-hanska-luger-mascot-jordan-peele-horror-film-him-1234756028/https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/football-and-wwihttps://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3906346/him-costume-designer-dominique-dawson-shares-exclusive-insight-and-images/

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

The spirit of Frankenstein still lives within us, Spookies — which is why we're just not ready to move on from some of those themes. This week, we're staying in the gothic horror genre as we cover The Woman in Black (2012), a remake of an '80s made-for-TV movie that stars Daniel Radcliffe in one of his first non-Potter roles. A ghost story with a karmic kick, this flick features chihuahuas in sailor suits, dancing monkeys, and all the ether you could ever dream of, so join us on a new Spooky Tuesday as we go trawling through the muck and fog to try and put some souls to rest. References:https://fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-woman-in-black/https://moviecuriosities.fmuk.org.uk/?p=2786https://ruelleelectrique.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/film-review-the-woman-in-black-sister-to-la-llorona-and-the-lady-of-the-lake/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/feb/05/susan-hill-jane-goldman-interview?newsfeed=true

Happy Thanksgiving, Spookies! This week, we're thankful for Herman Munster, chest hair, and cuddly cats, because we're celebrating the holiday with Stephen King's Pet Sematary (1989). One of the few adaptations of his books that the prolific author actually got to write the screenplay for himself, this flick is interesting in the ways it both stuck to and veered away from the original story. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're diving into those differences and dodging 18 wheelers as we talk about the merits of playing god and slaying a cunty little funeral fit. References:https://www.slashfilm.com/1546643/stephen-king-pet-sematary-creepy-painting-meaning/https://pshares.org/blog/death-as-the-villain-in-pet-sematary/https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2013/feb/21/rereading-stephen-king-pet-semataryhttps://www.strangeharbors.com/blog/2019/4/3/revisiting-1989s-pet-semataryhttps://newrepublic.com/article/153546/pet-sematary-refuses-diehttps://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2018/08/10/pet-sematary-these-corruptible-vessels/https://screenrant.com/pet-sematary-movie-george-romero-not-director-stephen-king/https://stephenking.com/xf/index.php?threads/the-real-question-about-the-ending-spoilers.19690/

Promising that any project will “redefine the found footage genre” might set the bar a little high, but audiences were hyped for Shelby Oaks (2025). The debut feature of film critic turned movie maker Chris Stuckmann, this flick got the ball rolling with a fan-backed Kickstarter and ended with horror icon Mike Flanagan lending his name to the poster. But what happens when the word-of-mouth momentum doesn't seem to last past the premiere date? On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're examining the tapes for ourselves and adding our voices to the fray as we discuss what worked, where things went wrong, what the casual viewer might not know about the effort that went into this demonic offering to Tarion, and where Monica's least favorite Taylor Swift lyrics come into play. Welcome to our underworld, Spookies — it's about to get quite dark. References:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-chris-stuckmann-neon-shelby-oaks-1235956162/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/shelby-oaks-chris-stuckmann-new-ending-1236415484/https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/shelby-oaks-post-mortem-1235157726/https://www.polygon.com/shelby-oaks-ending-explained-chris-stuckmann-interview/

Technically, Spookies, Sydneypalooza goes all the way to the end of October, and while Clowntober TwosWeeks may have come to a close, another themed event is just beginning. You may have noticed our gorgeous new episode art for Season 6(66), and you may have noticed that Sydney is all gussied up as a very iconic figure in it — which is why we figured that our Halloween episode would be exactly the right time to cover Bride of Chucky (1998). Although we've barely dipped our toes into the Child's Play franchise, we've got a lot of love for both Charles Lee Ray and Tiffany Valentine here at Spooky Tuesday, and we're ready to pay homage to one of horror's hottest (and most toxic) couples as we kick off Jennifer Tilly TwosWeeks with our latest episode. References:https://screenrant.com/bride-of-chucky-behind-scenes-facts-trivia/

This week, the guys close out Halloween movie review season by breaking down "Spookies," a 1980s film Matt chose solely for its name and the potential for nudity. As it turns out, it was neither spooky nor naked, just terrible. But,, then again, isn't that what drives these guys in the first place? -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #spookies #1980shorror #tubi #nudity #nonudes www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

This week, the guys close out Halloween movie review season by breaking down "Spookies," a 1980s film Matt chose solely for its name and the potential for nudity. As it turns out, it was neither spooky nor naked, just terrible. But,, then again, isn't that what drives these guys in the first place? -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #spookies #1980shorror #tubi #nudity #nonudes www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Spookies, you're not experiencing déjà vu: We are in fact once again covering a cinematic take on Stephen King's IT as we celebrate Sydney's birthday. This year, we're breaking out the balloons a little early, though, because our new episode on IT (2017) is just one half of the party we've humbly deemed Sydneypalooza Presents: Clowntober TwosWeeks. First up is Pennywise, and we're heading down into the sewers with him as we talk about Taylor Swift TikTok edits, our love for the state of Maine, and how crabs are the spiders of the sea. References: https://www.tiktok.com/@stqrryeye/video/7557738245828742455

I used to stare at the video box for this at the video stores when I was very little. As an adult, looking for potential spookies, people say things like "This is the best werewolf movie there is!" Is it? IS IT?!?!?!?!A short story collection is framed around the fever dreams of a young teenager who has been practicing kissing her teen beat posters. In them, there be wolves/jerk dudes. Wrap some sammies in a handkerchief and hang 'em on your hobo stick, cause we're going on a long journey to discover womanhood with Neil Jordan, in his second film.#thecompanyofwolves #neiljordan #stephenrea #davidwarner #angelalansbury #horror #moviereview #podcast #halloween #spooktober #scarymovies

There's something spooky in the wind, friends — and a priest just told us our new episode might carry the mark of the beast. This week, we're kicking off Season 666 (AKA Season 6), so we thought it was only appropriate that we should start with The Omen (1976). An iconic horror classic, this flick has inspired plenty of films that followed in its footsteps, and the Final Destination franchise is not least among them. On our latest installment of Spooky Tuesday, we're discussing crucifix decor, investigating antichrist abortions, and embodying the diabolical trinity… and we're doing it ALL FOR YOU, SPOOKIES!!!!References:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4hQKj3MfGfvR9sctTcdVn2d/how-i-wrote-the-omen-one-of-the-scariest-movies-of-all-timehttps://screenrant.com/omen-movies-in-order-release-chronological/https://www.cineworld.ie/static/en/ie/blog/the-curse-of-the-omen-facts-the-first-omenhttps://nofilmschool.com/how-the-omen-shaped-satanic-horror#https://collider.com/the-omen-curse-production/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-omen-forerunner-to-final-destination/https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jews-and-the-rapturehttps://www.craiyon.com/en/image/wrLePISvR-C7fUauG6xhww

Sometimes life gives you lemons and sometimes you're like lets bring the dead back to life.Re-Animator!This is the first in our legacy picks and our first spooky of 2025. We Did "From Beyond" last year and we decided to do another Stuart Gordon for fun. Was it fun? Would seeing "From Beyond" first and losing your mind over Crampton in her S&M outfits make this one a pinch less exciting? Who knows (we know)!College boy with gorgeous girlfriend gets a new roommate who is secretly reviving the dead. He kicks him out and says "That's not ok!" Just kidding, he's like "dang, can I help you make angry zombies?" and, of course, hijinks ensue.We've got seven more spookies this Halloween season, and if you're excited for them, let me tell ya that there's also several more years of spookies to choose from! I suggest last years spooky round-up where we cover "Hereditary" "The Lost Boys" "The Birthday" "Nightmares" and "The Signal". Please do subscribe, review on podcast websites, share. Check out the backlog!#reanimator #herbertwest #barbaracrampton #zombies #undead #hplovecraft #frombeyond #jeffreycombs #horrormovie #spooky #halloweenseason #halloween

 Mark and Richard find a solution to the age old problem of zombie gastric pain with Spookies (1986)! This spooky episode is haunted by the Halloween spirit... of Halloween. Boo and what not. And also free candy!Mark's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mark_and_a_movie/http://doomedmoviethon.comhttp://doomedmoviethon.blogspot.comhttp://legionpodcasts.com 

Spookies, there's no better way to celebrate a season finale than with some serious discourse, so we figured it was about time we get into American Psycho (2000). This flick has had a major impact on pop culture over the years — but it also might be one of the most misunderstood pieces of media. For our final episode of Season 5, we decided to wade into the fray as we break down director Mary Harron's commentary, discuss commitment king Christian Bale's performance, and really take a magnifying glass to the details on those iconic business cards. References:https://www.out.com/film/american-psycho-gay-satire-mocking-wall-street-bros-explainedhttps://wesleyanargus.com/2024/09/30/from-book-to-scream-why-you-can-relate-to-patrick-bateman/https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/american-psycho-director-mystified-over-wall-street-bros-missing-the-films-gay-subtext/https://kairosisbyanalysis.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/american-psycho-batemans-repressed-homosexuality/https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/12/the-sad-stupid-rise-of-the-sigma-male-how-toxic-masculinity-took-over-social-mediahttps://youtu.be/MOi7gu--GDg?si=B6wUMUXIJY4K2cTZhttps://screenrant.com/american-psycho-willem-dafoe-kimball-scenes-editing/https://screenrant.com/american-psycho-ending-explained-meaning-what-happened/https://kairosisbyanalysis.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/american-psycho-batemans-repressed-homosexuality/https://italkyoubored.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/american-psycho-maybe-not-the-book-you-think-it-is/https://thetab.com/2023/01/24/sigma-face-explained-meaning-tiktok-christian-bale-american-psycho

Send Us an Email to Chat!We've talked about it for a long time but we are finally watching 1986's Spookies! Why is John Travolta in leather? What's a werecat? That kid has fangs! Why are there 19 plots? Join us please!!Follow us on Instagram:@Gaspatchojones@Homewreckingwhore@The_Miseducation_of_DandG_Pod@QualityHoegramming@MullhollanddazeCheck Out Our Website

Join us, Spookies, as we venture to the former Athens Asylum, now known as the Ridges. From lunatic asylum to college dorms and administration buildings, this once sprawling hospital campus may have left more than just architecture behind. Just who haunts this place? And are they still lingering today? Let's dive in together!

We did it, Spookies! We finally made it to our 249th episode, the milestone that is of course the most important and special and that all podcasts strive to reach! Given this momentous occasion, we wanted to celebrate with a bang — which is why we just couldn't wait to tackle Weapons (2025), the movie our Patrons voted for us to cover this quarter. One of the summer's biggest releases and a flick taking over the horror meme-o-sphere, Zach Cregger's latest project had audiences rushing to theaters, and here at Spooky Tuesday we were definitely part of the crowd. Join us this week as we talk about iconic cameos (Justin Long? June Diane Raphael? Aquamarine?!), narrative structure, and our new-found love for Austin Abrams. References:https://youtu.be/dzwMW6nHyhQ?si=SCugIz2vwLNcidNUhttps://youtu.be/KxUJq7BKgqw?si=EeFselZpsZ43xsAXhttps://youtu.be/xWZBtA7QuTs?si=0PcZPBLX4YjgMY9zhttps://youtu.be/gh-bYGENJz0?si=FcSPvfSgNVec2PDihttps://youtu.be/RqAWj4irMM8?si=MK_pH6ATszjLIiRthttps://fandomwire.com/zach-creggers-floating-gun-scene-in-weapons-offers-no-definite-answers-i-dont-understand-it/https://www.ign.com/articles/weapons-has-a-secret-weapon-and-thats-why-its-a-great-horror-moviehttps://thedirect.com/article/weapons-2025-movie-title-explainedhttps://gizmodo.com/weapons-spoilers-zach-cregger-gladys-amy-madigan-2000637376https://www.slashfilm.com/1934386/weapons-aunt-gladys-villain-motivation-explained/

Spookies, Au-Guessed That You Might Want Us to Continue the New Release Theme Into August, which is why we're keeping our coverage recent with Strange Darling (2024). Though it first debuted on the festival scene in 2023, JT Mollner's out-of-order story hit theaters just last year, and it left audiences buzzing. Not only did Willa Fitzgerald and scream king Kyle Gallner deliver powerful performances as The Lady and The Demon, the nature of the narrative also lent itself to some major discourse. On top of that, it features cameos from Barbara Hershey, Ed Begley Jr., and the most intense breakfast we've ever laid eyes on, so needless to say we've got a lot to sink our teeth into on a new Spooky Tuesday. Bon appétit!References: https://scriptmag.com/interviews-features/flipping-the-script-on-the-final-girl-a-conversation-with-strange-darling-writer-director-jt-mollnerhttps://saltlakefilmreview.com/2024/08/24/strange-darling-has-some-serious-problems/https://www.thetribune.ca/a-e/misogynistic-tropes-in-strange-darling-overshadow-its-thrills-10092024/https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1foonqt/lets_talk_about_the_sexual_politics_of_strange/https://decider.com/2025/03/04/strange-darling-ending-explained-strange-darling-end-credits-podcast-art-pallone/https://youtu.be/SSaLydxSjSk?si=lTemJrJh4BiucFXPhttps://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1eypgxs/hey_rmovies_im_jt_mollner_director_and/

You know what we did last summer, Spookies — which is why we had to bring back I Know What You Did Last

The new releases just keep coming, Spookies! This week we're covering Companion (2025), the hotly anticipated horoco/hocoro that stars some of the biggest up-and-comers in the genre. Featuring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a retro-futuristic couple — no matter how much of an oxymoron that might sound like — and with support from Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén, and Megan Suri, this flick doesn't pull any punches on its performances. We don't want to say too much (unlike the trailers, which gave away the whole goat or whatever the saying is), but we're asking the important questions and breaking down all the best bits on the latest Spooky Tuesday. References:https://screenrant.com/companion-2-chances-unlikely-explained-drew-hancock/

Spookies, would you rather A) face off against a single clown in a cornfield B) take on one corn in a whole field of clowns or C) talk about Ginny and Georgia when you're supposed to be recording a horror movie podcast? On our latest episode, we're exploring all three of those options as we cover Katie Douglas in Clown in a Cornfield (2025). Based on a series of books from Adam Cesare, this flick is giving summer slasher in the best way, and we're breaking down the tropes, familiar faces, and possible sequels on a new Spooky Tuesday. References: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/clown-in-a-cornfield-twist-explained-author-adam-cesare-1236396086/

We want it to be good for you, Spookies — which is why we left our final pick for Homoerotic Thriller Pride in our Patron's hands. To round out the month, we're ending with a bow and Black Swan (2010), a balletic horror that fulfills all your body horror (and body pleasure) fantasies. Starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis with supporting performances from Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder, this flick strives for perfection, and we dare say they just might reach it if you take all of the critical approval into account. Seriously, this Darren Aronofsky film had a decent showing at the Academy Awards, but whether it redeems him in our eyes after Mother!, well, that's up for discussion. References:https://btchflcks.com/2013/12/the-horror-of-female-sexual-awakening-black-swan.htmlhttps://www.thepinknews.com/2012/07/12/black-swans-gay-love-scene-prompts-more-complaints-than-any-other-film/https://filmschoolrejects.com/black-swan-ocd/https://medium.com/@snehanarayan/black-and-white-the-real-reason-black-swan-is-a-tragedy-0a91e969d87dhttps://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3549664/horror-queers-lesbian-hallucinations-metoo-sexual-repression-black-swan/https://www.theclassicalgirl.com/10-reasons-real-ballet-dancers-hate-black-swan/

The Dream Team—Josh, Deb, and Cobweb—are joined once again by our guest Cantu to tackle one of the most chaotic cult horror films of the '80s: 1986's Spookies. Zombies, farting muck monsters, spider women, and an undead sorcerer—this movie has it all... and none of it makes sense.

Welcome to Camp Video Store Podcast! While we're not actually going to camp, we are getting your summer started off the right way with some summer-themed horror movies. We hope you packed your sleeping bag, your flashlight, and a big bowl of popcorn. Here are four films that give us the Summer Spookies. Friday the 13th (1980)The second of the big three slashers, Friday the 13th, gave us Jason and a summer full of terror. It's an iconic horror film for a reason, and the summer camp setting makes it a fantastic first choice for our short list of summer spookies. Get your bunkmates together for this classic of the horror genre. Bonus: You get to see an early film appearance of Kevin Bacon. Sleepaway Camp (1983)Our next trip to camp is with the 1983 cult favorite, Sleepaway Camp. This film has gained a cult following over the years due to its disturbing and now controversial ending. It's campy and over-the-top while simultaneously being an effective and disturbing horror film. It begat over three decades of sequels, so it's an icon of summer horror for a reason. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)We're going forward to the late 90s with our next film—I Know What You Did Last Summer, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan. With a cast of young “it” stars of the time, I Know What You Did Last Summer sparked two sequels, a 2021 television adaptation, and a legacy sequel heading to theaters in July 2025. Check your mailbox and watch out for folks in rain slickers this summer. Jaws (1975)The big kahuna of summer movies is our last film for the week—Jaws from 1975. Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Carl Gottlieb and Peter Benchley, and based on Benchley's book of the same name, Jaws is a film for movie lovers everywhere, even if you don't like horror. It's the reason we have the term “blockbuster” and boasts an amazing score and tension you can cut with a knife…or a harpoon. It's a film that's still beloved 50 years later and worth watching every summer, or any other time of year. Thanks for spending your summer with us at the Video Store Podcast!Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Happy Pride, Spookies! It's that time of year again where we become our strongest, gayest, most fabulous selves, and this month we're celebrating with Homoerotic Thriller Pride. To kick things off, we're covering The Hunger (1983), a bloodsucking bisexual romp featuring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon. And since Pride is all about community, we also invited our pals from Queer Cinema Catchup to come help us out! Join us on a new Spooky Tuesday as we debate relationship dynamics, discuss that studio-altered ending, and inevitably start making Twilight references. Follow Queer Cinema Catchup on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Check out Allison and Joe's new episodes every Thursday on Apple and Spotify. References: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/david-bowie/the-hunger-lesbian-vampirehttps://insessionfilm.com/the-hidden-tragedy-of-tony-scotts-the-hunger/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3492502/horror-queers-hunger-lesbian-sex/https://btchflcks.com/2013/10/a-study-in-contrasts-the-hunger.html https://btchflcks.com/2015/10/nine-pretty-great-lesbian-vampire-movies.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmethttps://www.per-spex.com/articles/2020/10/25/the-hunger-and-the-bauhaus-movementhttps://dagondogs.com/posts/the-hunger-1983-arcane-visions

***Special Video Episode***Thanks for joining us on our final episode of the season and first time on VIDEO! Today the gang discuss "cemetery movies". First off is the early Bill Paxton film Mortuary! Which has a no-longer-pure Mary Elizabeth McDonough, fresh off The Waltons and ready to get dirty! Next up is the sickest, goriest piece of Italian sleaze ever to wash ashore, The Gates of Hell aka City of the Living Dead. By the maestro himself, Lucio Fulci. Also! Dave blesses us with his in-person Fulci story! Finally it's a freaky, funhouse of a film.. the fart-tastic Spookies! Enjoy folks and let us know what you think of Tom's complexion!

It's that time of year, Spookies! Sydney's back in town, and that means we get to record another very special in-person episode, and this one's all about Drive Angry (2011). For our third installment of NIC MAY-GE, we're focusing on a grindhouse-inspired thriller where the man of the month teams up with Amber Heard. An adrenaline-fueled adventure that sees this duo facing off against Billy Burke, this flick dials up the sex, style, and violence, and it's one you definitely don't want to watch with your dad — despite the father-daughter themes. Join us (and Nicolas Cage) as we hit the road at high speeds like we're escaping from hell itself. References:

You did it, Spookies! You survived PLANET OF THE APE-RIL! So to celebrate, we thought we'd spend our final installment exploring the new era of the franchise. In many ways, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is as much a prequel as it is a reboot, and it offers an interesting starting point for an updated look at this story. With our now extensive knowledge of the original movies, we're ready to talk not only about all of the CLEAR references sprinkled throughout, but also to analyze what might be coming down the pipeline for the future of the Planet of the Apes. References:https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/16wybuq/references_to_previous_planet_of_the_apes/?share_id=zK4W7bipDGZBgl59VSCjX&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&utm_source=share&utm_term=4

Alright, Spookies, we finally finished making our way through the OG flicks, which means it's time to start talking reboots. That's right, we've circled so far through PLANET OF THE APE-RIL that we're now right back at the beginning with Planet of the Apes (2001). For take two of the franchise, Tim Burton teamed up with Mark Wahlberg and Helena Bonham Carter to see if they had something new to add to the conversation, but studio meddling may have caused some major problems. Join us for a new Spooky Tuesday as we discuss how it stacks up to the originals, its fidelity to the Pierre Boulle novel, and the way Rick Baker finally got the tightline right. References:https://www.arkinspace.com/2014/08/the-mystery-of-orangutan-flange.htmlhttps://ew.com/gallery/planet-of-the-apes-behind-the-makeup/https://planetoftheapes.fandom.com/wiki/Planet_of_the_Apes_(2001)_Concept_Art_%26_Costume_Testshttps://collider.com/planet-of-the-apes-tim-burton-why-its-good/

The boys discuss the Gell-Mann Amnesia, little pleasures in life and Vice City

We're halfway through PLANET OF THE APE-RIL, Spookies! And we've just about worked our way through all of the originals. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we're wrapping up that portion of our Planet of the Apes theme month as we cover Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). Taking its new Earth-bound setting to the next level, the final two flicks in this franchise look to the not-so-distant future (which is still our present-day-past) as they tackle the '90s and beyond and start to lay the groundwork for some familiar settings. References:Original Conquest of the Planet of the Apes EndingBehind the Planet of the Apes DocumentaryConquest of the Planet of the Apes ScriptBattle for the Planet of the Apes Scripthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_riots

Spookies, this latest theme month has been nearly a year in the making, which is why we're so excited to finally welcome you to PLANET OF THE APE-RIL. Utilizing all five weeks of April, we're taking you on a journey through space, time, and one of last century's most famous (and political) scifi/horror franchises. Starting with the first two movies in the original iteration — Planet of the Apes (1968) and Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) — we're joined by special guest Ashley Reese as we travel to the far-off future and hold up a mirror to the not-so-distant past. Follow Ashley Reese on Instagram and Twitter. You can check out her Substack newsletter, Bad Brain, here. References:https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133/https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-film-preservation-board/documents/planet_apes.pdfhttps://roxannebsaiso.medium.com/planet-of-the-apes-1968-92df49cf3f05https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/07/163146/planet-of-the-apes-racism-skin-color-stereotypeshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Tet-Offensivehttps://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-russia-nuclear-arms-controlhttps://thegrio.com/2011/08/05/the-racial-politics-behind-planet-of-the-apes/https://www.film89.co.uk/beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes-1970-an-end-times-allegory/The Simpsons' Planet of the Apes MusicalDave Chappelle on Planet of the Apes

We've got Minecraft, Minecraft updates, Minecraft creepypastas, and lots of Minecraft

Spookies, it's time to fulfill the final part of a deal made all the way back in October. To complete our children's horror trifecta (and the second half of a long-separated Tim Burton TwosWeeks), we're throwing it back to Corpse Bride (2005), an animated musical about life, death, and love triangles. Inspired by Jewish folklore and running the color spectrum from drab to fab, this sweet story can warm even a hater's heart, but a healthy dose of nostalgia doesn't hurt. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're sharing our favorite moments, CLEAR references, and ships that should've been. References:https://youtu.be/49HqqPo0_-M?si=7YKV7MQTZe6GXXUQhttps://youtu.be/kpjxILfBV60?si=-BP6lDXtnZEz7tx1https://youtu.be/EDkfu2tHBS4?si=Z6PTmp1HCAJhekkQhttps://youtu.be/EDkfu2tHBS4?si=WqdvSrxqFft9fQYz

All good things must come to an end, Spookies, but we wanted to send Monster Fucker February off with a beautiful goodbye. That's why we decided to close out this month's theme by covering The Shape of Water (2017), Guillermo del Toro's semi-underwater romance inspired by 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. A gorgeous period piece and Oscar winner several times over, this flick isn't lacking in fashion or function, and we're talking about it all — from sexy egg connections to upsettingly relevant political parallels — on a new episode of Spooky Tuesday. References: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/8650-the-shape-of-water-a-touch-of-the-unknown?srsltid=AfmBOopUJPk7mRzVCH4vnyCxNKG9Sq_tRKX7sSIFDxkmonNrNu6LLa0Ehttps://www.screendaily.com/features/guillermo-del-toro-on-how-the-shape-of-water-reflects-todays-casual-racism-and-sexism/5124817.articlehttps://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/revealing-creative-process-behind-the-shape-of-water-creature-legacy-effectshttps://variety.com/2018/artisans/news/how-guillermo-del-toro-shape-of-water-robert-redford-1202666047/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/12/16288080/shape-of-water-del-toro-review-best-picturehttps://medium.com/the-blog-in-the-woods/the-shape-of-water-a-monster-of-a-love-story-1ab7e94db16ehttps://reactormag.com/i-belong-where-the-people-are-disability-and-the-shape-of-water/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shape-of-water-offensive-to-people-with-disabilities_n_5a8b798de4b0a1d0e12c48fchttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-379-populism-in-italy-s-elections-greenland-s-ice-melt-the-shape-of-water-ode-to-cds-and-more-1.4555633/what-the-shape-of-water-gets-wrong-about-disability-1.4555657https://vocal.media/geeks/the-shape-of-water-dream-dance-is-the-best-scene-of-2017https://spookytuesdaypod.tumblr.com/post/688611957921792000/ok-wait-bc-im-not-saying-finding-nemo-jacked

Spookies, you've been asking us to cover this one for a while — but maybe we were just waiting to find the right guest to bring home to meet the family. This week, we're covering You're Next (2011) with Joey Medina, a queer horror lover and journalist we met a few months back. We're coming together for one special night as we tackle one of the big movies in the mumblegore genre, pay homage to final girls everywhere, and point out all the CLEAR references to movies like Scream, Home Alone, The Strangers, and more. Follow Joey Medina on Instagram and Twitter. You can learn more about him on his website and check out some of his work on Collider. References:https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/20/youre-next-still-holds-up-over-10-years-later/https://collider.com/youre-next-sequel/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3659927/10-years-later-youre-next-quintessential-horror-film-millennials/

A new year is right around the corner, Spookies, and you're going to want to start it off right. That's why we're ending our 2024 by watching quite possibly the *best* New Year's Eve movie of all time. For our December Fifth Tuesday, we're cuddling up for a cozy night in with When Harry Met Sally... (1989), a romcom that truly nails both the rom and the com. That seems to be a rare feat in our modern age, which is why we're manifesting more yearning and naked affection in cinema for 2025. Join us as we set that intention and celebrate a classic on our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday. References:Cowboy Table

Sorry we left you in the lurch for a couple weeks there, Spookies! Thankfully, we're back in full force with a new installment of Werewolf vs. Vampire Seasonal Depression Event (WWVVSDE). Another early-aughts monster movie featuring Kate Beckinsale, Underworld (2003) is treading some familiar territory — but unlike Van Helsing, this flick did manage to launch its own franchise. In fact, there are a whole bunch of movies and even video games centered around the ~Eternal War~ through the eras, but we thought we'd start at the beginning. On our latest episode, we're exploring the all-blue aesthetic, experimenting with wig work, and fawning over Michael Sheen as we uncover all of the various Twilight parallels. References:https://swampflix.com/2019/10/28/the-true-battle-in-underworld-2003-wasnt-vampires-vs-werewolves-it-was-practical-effects-vs-cgi/https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/evolving-vfx-underworld