Podcasts about Tobe Hooper

The film writer Meg Shields returns to the podcast from Vancouver for a show to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's schlock sci-fi horror masterpiece, Lifeforce.Cannon Films' big swing for the fences, Lifeforce had an astronomical budget for the time, with huge practical sets, hundreds of extras and innovative special effects from the great John Dykstra including massive miniature work and cutting-edge optical effects, all in the service of a bonkers tribute to Hammer horror. The runaway production was a cocaine-and-Dr Pepper-fueled vision of naked space vampires hiding in Halley's Comet (led by the beautiful Mathilda May) who arrive on Earth and unleash havoc on the city of London.We discuss 1955's The Quatermass Xperiment and 1967's Quatermass and The Pit, huge influences on John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper, before diving into the madness of Lifeforce, rejected by audiences in 1985 and setting off the eventual collapse of Cannon Films. We also compare the two cuts of the movie (as the American distributor Tri-Star changed the title from Space Vampires and shortened their version by 10 minutes against the director's will) and how this crazy movie has stood the test of time to become a cult favourite.Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Meg Shields on Bluesky.Trailer for The Quatermass Xperiment aka The Creeping Unknown (Val Guest, 1955)Trailer for Quatermass and the Pit (Roy Ward Baker, 1967)Teaser trailer for Lifeforce (Tobe Hooper, 1985)Full trailer for Lifeforce“Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce” documentary (Calum Waddell, 2013)Billy Idol - Dancing with Myself music video, directed by Tobe Hooper (1981)

In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we rev up the chainsaw and dive into the horror legacy of Tobe Hooper, the groundbreaking director behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist, and Salem's Lot. Join us as we unpack Hooper's unique blend of suburban fear, supernatural tension, and raw terror that shaped modern horror.We explore his directorial trademarks, the cultural impact of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, how Poltergeist blurred the lines between Hooper and Spielberg, and the eerie slow burn of Salem's Lot. Plus, it's time for another round of Horror Facts with Tobe—a trivia segment filled with weird and wonderful facts that will have horror fans shouting at their speakers.Whether you're a horror newbie or a long-time gorehound, this one's for you.

Especial de cocodrilos gigantes con Diego Gonzalez. De "Eaten Alive" (1976) de Tobe Hooper a "Crawl" (2019) de Alexandre Aja.

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Substance Podcast: Podcast // Instagram // Threads // Letterboxd Philip Marinello of The Substance Podcast joins Mel to discuss one of their favorite movies; The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! There is a wealth to chew on in this cannibal-crazed horror film, and the two get into everything from its cultural criticism of the late-60s and early-70s, its stellar filmmaking craft, and so much more. Tune in now!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 30-minutes discussing "The 5 Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2024 Ranked by How Many Millions They Lost" from Gillian Blum on Collidor, why we think each movie failed to succeed, and what it means for the industry at large. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Philip shares about how The Substance Podcast has changed over the years, his goal with curating voices, and much more.Philip, "[The Texas Chain Saw Massacre] feels like a cursed movie."The film is pointedly upsetting, and Melvin thinks a lot of what turns people off is that they personally do not know how to feel "bad" emotions well.In short, the film is exhausting, sweaty, and violent.The two discuss the commonalities between the co-eds and the cannibals and what they believe it represents.The cultural shock of the Vietnam War for Suburbanites is present in the contextless violence throughout the movie.Discussing the absolutely perfect ending.Recommendations:The Hills Have Eyes (1977) (Movie)Freaky Tales (2024) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 1979 was an okay year for horror movies. But that top 7 is so strong it's unreal. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1979? Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus one very special guest in Lono from the We Belong Dead podcast. A few J&B whiskey's and a 4+ hour running time. This is 1979, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one, part 1 of 3 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.1.01 - Salem's Lot (w/ Lono)1.10.37 - Nosferatu The Vampyre1.15.52 - The Driller Killer1.26.39 - Zombie aka Zombie Flesh Eaters1.31.27 - Summery of '79 with Lono1.40.07 - Alien1.45.04 - Outro You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comDon't bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

Episode 324: “Poltergeist” (1982): Movie Review This week, Chris and Derek go back to 1982 to watch and review the Tobe Hooper directed film “Poltergeist” starring Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams. The guys discuss the box office, behind-the-scenes trivia, the cast, practical effects and more. For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek quizzes Chris about the 1982 Academy Awards. You can... Read More

Ever wondered what happens when legendary horror directors decide to have a little fun between major projects? John Carpenter's Body Bags (1993) offers the answer - a wickedly demented horror anthology that blends camp, gore, and a remarkable roster of genre talent both in front of and behind the camera.Hosted by a formaldehyde-drinking, ghoulishly comedic coroner (played by Carpenter himself), Body Bags presents three distinct tales of terror. "The Gas Station" traps a female college student working the graveyard shift at an isolated gas station while a serial killer lurks nearby. "Hair" follows a balding man (Stacey Keach) whose desperate vanity leads him to an experimental hair transplant with horrifying consequences. "The Eye" stars Mark Hamill as a baseball player who receives an eye transplant from a recently executed murderer, only to find himself sharing more than just vision with his donor.What elevates Body Bags beyond typical anthology horror is its remarkable assembly of talent. The film features cameos from horror masters Wes Craven, Sam Raimi, and Tobe Hooper (who directs the final segment), alongside performances from musicians-turned-actresses Debbie Harry and Sheena Easton. This collaborative spirit gives the film a playful energy, almost like watching horror legends at a creative retreat. Originally conceived as a pilot for a Showtime anthology series before the network pulled the plug, Body Bags captures a transitional moment in horror between theatrical features and episodic television storytelling.While the practical effects may show their age and the coroner segments lean heavily into camp, the film's willingness to blend horror with dark humor creates a unique viewing experience that horror fans continue to revisit. Whether you're drawn to anthology horror, curious about Carpenter's lesser-known works, or simply fascinated by this gathering of genre talent, unzip these Body Bags and discover what gruesome treasures await inside. Head to www.screamsandstreams.com for more information related to our episode.

From the director (Tobe Hooper) of The Texas Chainsaw Massacare and the writer (Dan O'Bannon) of Alien comes this crazy sci-fi horror thriller about a potential alien invasion which occurs around London after a race of space vampires (yes you read that right) come calling via Haley's Comet and an Earth-bound spaceship.  This ambitious Cannon Pictures release was a notable flop when it was first released in June of 1985 but has since garned a cult following due to several crazy setpieces, ample female nudity (from one alien in particular played by Matilda May), and.....some very inventive visual effects thanks to contributions from the same F/X wizard (John Dykstra) who had worked on the original Star Wars just eight years prior.  Starring alongside May (in her on-screen debut) are Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, and Patrick Stewart! Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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Send us a textThe adorable animals are back! This time in snake form! We have slithering serpent friends in showers, at carnivals, in air ducts, and liquor cabinets. Oh, and definitely on a plane. Join us as we sink our fangs into Snakes on a Plane (2006), Venom (1981), and Sssssss (1973)! Yes, the title is really Sssssss. Don't say it, HISS it!

This week on Born to Watch, we dive into the horror landmark that changed the game: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Brutal, raw, and grimy in a way that still shocks today, this episode sees Whitey and Damo take on one of the most infamous cult classics ever made, with Morgz and Gow hilariously "noping out" after the first five minutes.Despite its terrifying reputation, the team quickly notes something surprising: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre isn't about gore, it's about dread. Director Tobe Hooper weaponises your imagination with low-budget ingenuity, turning rural Texas into a sweat-drenched nightmare of implied violence, claustrophobia, and screaming madness.Whitey and Damo break down how the film uses its documentary-style visuals to make you feel like you're inside the nightmare. They discuss the iconic opening narration, the genius use of real animal sounds in place of a traditional soundtrack, and the deeply uncomfortable "dinner scene," which remains one of the most disturbing sequences ever filmed.The episode also explores the surprising lack of blood, the history of censorship surrounding the movie (which was banned for decades in the UK!), and why Leatherface, chainsaw-wielding, mask-wearing, and alarmingly agile, became an instant horror icon. There's serious appreciation for how Texas Chainsaw influenced Evil Dead, Seven, Pulp Fiction, and even the style of Star Wars' opening crawl.Of course, this wouldn't be Born to Watch without a few detours:Franklin and his endless whining take a brutal roasting, and deservedly so.Picking up hitchhikers is a bad move. Hitchhikers carrying photos of slaughtered cows—extra bad move."Don't go in the house, mate" becomes the ultimate horror PSA.Damo tells the all-time story of accidentally picking up hitchhikers while having "Northern Beaches Gay Board Riders" accidentally stuck to his car door.The cast of unknowns stayed unknown, most fading into cult obscurity. But the legacy of the film is undeniable, and the team argues that it might be the rawest and most authentic horror movie ever made.IN THIS EPISODE:Why a minimal budget made Texas Chainsaw even scarier.The genius of Tobe Hooper's “no soundtrack” approach.How Sally Hardesty became the prototype for the Final Girl trope.That horrifying Grandpa scene and why it still messes us up.Whether Leatherface could qualify as CrossFit's most terrifying champion.It's loud, it's grimy, it's uncomfortable, and it's a horror masterclass that still hits like a hammer to the skull.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your movie fixes!Join the conversation:Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre the most disturbing horror film ever made? Could Leatherface outrun Michael Myers?Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker... and regretted it?Drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and be part of the show!#BornToWatch #TexasChainsawMassacre #TobeHooper #Leatherface #HorrorMovies #1970sCinema #FinalGirl #HorrorPodcast #CultClassics #MovieReview #BornToWatchPodcast

Episode 200: The Saw is family here on episode 200 of A Cut Above as we invite some of our closest friends on in Rob, Randy & Soju of the Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review podcast as well as Nichole of Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast to discuss the 1974 Classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from Tobe Hooper.Thanks so much for listening to us for the last 200 episodes!Tune in next week as we invite you to dinner for our new theme "Look who's coming to dinner" starting with 2010's The Perfect Host.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Catarse Mais Que um Filme:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.catarse.me/juliagavillan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pix Mais Que um Filme: julia.gavillan@gmail.comListado como um dos 50 filmes mais controversos de todos os tempos, O Massacre da Serra Elétrica foi direta ou indiretamente responsável pela elaboração de vários outros filmes do gênero. Porém, mais do que assustador o público, Tobe Hooper estava interessado em mostrar que a realidade também era aterrorizante. Eu sou Júlia Gavillan e esse é o Mais Que um Filme.

Patrick and Heather discuss the Tobe Hooper-directed pilot for Freddy's Nightmares and geek out about a show that's kind of bad. Download this episode here.

I begin this episode by responding to some Movie Monday feedback for The Neverending Story from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. This leads to me discussing a bunch of different films I've watched over the last couple of weeks. Phenomena dir. Dario Argenta (1985) The Quatermass Xperiment dir. (1955) Lifeforce dir. Tobe Hooper (1985) I Saw the TV Glow dir. Jane Schoenbrun (2024) Eyes Without a Face dir. Georges Franju (1960) Companion dir. Drew Hancock (2025) Find my Letterboxd profile at https://letterboxd.com/The39thMan/ The movie for April is the Rankin/Bass animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. See below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on April 28th, so please send your submissions by the 26th. Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠ You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the secrets of The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

It's a 1985 Tobe Hooper space vampire flick. So yeah, it's a glorious turd. The kind you make your friends look at.

Send us a textThis week we talk about Texas Chainsaw 3D from 2013! Our creator profile this week is Alexandra Daddario!https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT#moviereview #podcast #moviefan #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #film #nostalgia #classic

This week Tony joins us to discuss Tobe Hooper's master class in horror - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.#thetexaschainsawmassacre #tobehooper #horrormovie #scarymovie #tonystalesofterror #heydidyoueverseethatmovie #moviepodcast #moviereview

James Knight joins me to discuss Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce (1985) and John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987) as well as Nigel Kneale's Quatermass which inspired them. Full spoilers. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145Speakpipe for international callers:  ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr⁠⁠ Follow my blog ⁠⁠https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com⁠⁠Join The Anchorite APA ⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/anchorite/home⁠⁠Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire ⁠⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast⁠⁠Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this showTJ provides music for my show. Spikepit ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit1 ⁠⁠provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.

Neste programa, Pedro Tobias (⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedromtobias⁠⁠⁠⁠) , MarinaOliveira (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coelho_limao⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) e Leandro Luz (@leandro_luz) convidam Gabriel Ritter (@gritterm) para debater a obra do cineasta estadunidense Tobe Hooper responsável por obrascomo O Massacre da Serra Elétrica (1974), Poltergeist: O Fenômeno (1982)e Força Sinistra (1985).Portanto, pegue o seu fone de ouvido, prepare o café e nosacompanhe nesta jornada, pois a partir de agora você está em umplano-sequência!===========================================Ficha Técnica: Duração: 02h28min | Apresentação:Pedro Tobias | Pauta: Fernando Machado | Arte da Capa: Marina Oliveira| Edição e sonorização: Marina Oliveira | Seleção de trilhasonora: Marina Oliveira | Publicação: Marina Oliveira===========================================Caso você queira ouvir os comentários apenas sobre um dosfilmes, confira a minutagem em que cada um entra:00:23:00 - O Massacre da Serra Elétrica (1974) + OMassacre da Serra Elétrica 2 (1986)00:47:52 - Os Vampiros de Salem (1979)01:04:31 - Poltergeist: O Fenômeno (1982)01:27:17 - Força Sinistra (1985)01:44:26 - Mangler: O Grito do Terror (1995)02:01:37 - Considerações finais, TOP 3 e etc===========================================Dúvidas, sugestões, críticas ou feedbacks podem ser enviadospara o e-mail ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contato@plano-sequencia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ouatravés de nossas redes sociais. Estamos no Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@planoseqcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,no Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@planoseqcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ eno Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/planosequenciapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Não deixe de avaliar o podcast para que possamos ter mais visibilidade dentrodas plataformas.===========================================

Nathan and Ryan take a deep dive into Tobe Hooper's 1986 remake of Invaders from Mars! This ‘80s reimagining of the 1953 sci-fi classic brings eerie paranoia, practical creature effects, and that distinct Hooper weirdness. Is it an overlooked gem or a misfire from the golden age of practical effects? Tune in as the Drive-In Double Feature duo dissects the Martian mayhem, creepy teacher transformations, and nostalgic ‘80s charm of this cult flick.

HOSTS:Kurt Steve Taylor —————————- Tremble is a unique horror movie podcast that explores the different sub-genres of horror to find the best that horror has to offer. On this episode, the crew explores Lifeforce, Tobe Hooper's wild, sci-fi-infused vampire epic that delivers naked space vampires, apocalyptic chaos, and one of the most bonkers third acts […]

HOSTS:Kurt Steve Taylor —————————- Tremble is a unique horror movie podcast that explores the different sub-genres of horror to find the best that horror has to offer. On this episode, the crew explores Lifeforce, Tobe Hooper's wild, sci-fi-infused vampire epic that delivers naked space vampires, apocalyptic chaos, and one of the most bonkers third acts […]

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It should have been so simple. In fact, the hook is just two words: space vampires. That's it! And yet what resulted is a roiling boil of Dracula tropes, sweaty performances, extended nudity, and some of the best shriveled puppets you'll ever see! That's right, we're zapping the energy out of 1985's LIFEFORCE with the help of actor and stand-up, Matthew Broussard (watch his new comedy special, Hyperbolic here!!). Along the way, we learn all Tobe Hooper's magic touch, how the producers of Cannon Films nearly tore the film apart, why Steve Railsback is playing so many different Bram Stoker roles in one movie, and Matthew schools us on physics!! All this, plus fallopian flashbacks, biscuit bribes, physician prescribed swords, helicopter blood conferences, male ass technology, Patrick Stewart bald pate worship, and a cosmically insane edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! Blast off with a very new episode of Kill By Kill with us today, won't you? Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code KILLPOD. Go to shopmando.com and use KILLPOD when you check out! #mandopod   Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's Substack called Gena Watches Things!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd!

This week, Sam & Ralph continue on their journey through the sun-blighted landscape of America's worst state--Texas! We're talking about the end of the Golden Era of the slasher film with Tobe Hooper's oddball masterpiece--THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2 (1986)!(btw you're not allowed to get mad at us for our opinions on Texas)Support the showClick support the show to support the show!And please give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Mobile! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram! Email us your questions and concerns!Find Us On Social MediaTwitter: @TheRoomCastInstagram: @ScreamingRoomPod Email: screamingroompod@gmail.com

Send us a textFor the past several years, the "Trick or Treat Radio Killers" have wreaked havoc on listeners ears with their unique brand of auditory assault. This episode is no different than the previous 659, no one is safe. On Episode 660 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the film Heart Eyes from director Josh Ruben! We also talk about the new Toxic Avenger teaser, some of our favorite romantic horror flicks, and when movies don't toe the line between genres enough. So grab your extending cupid arrows, make sure not to have public displays of affection on Valentines Day, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Stephen King, living in Maine, Joe Hill, King Sorrow, Darren Aronofsky, Cujo, Mother, The Wrestler, Requiem For A Dream, The Omen III: The Final Conflict, The Funhouse, Tobe Hooper, Herschel Gordon Lewis, 2000 Maniacs, Holly Hunter, Sam Raimi, Tom Towles, Sam Neill, Basic Instinct, Fanboys, Vice Squad, RIP Wings Hauser, John Carpenter, My Bloody Valentine, April Fool's Day, Valentine, Shaun of the Dead, Edgar Wright, Lisa Frankenstein, Crimson Peak, Only Lovers Left Alive, The Shape of Water, Spontaneous, Brian Duffield, May, Spring, Fresh, Warm Bodies, Last Night in Soho, Sgt. Rock, Colin Farrell, Penguin, Toxic Avenger teaser, Poultrygeist, Peter Dinklage, Luisa Guerreiro, Eastbound and Down, the AED gimmick, Jizzam, Heart Eyes, Josh Ruben, Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa, Mason Gooding, Cobra Kai, Olivia Holt, the weather in Seattle in February, Valentines Day, RomComHorror, investing in the cat box, Patreon Takeover, Creepygirl, Milk and Serial, All You Need is Blood, Chuck, FU Dean Cain, Superman, Ubermensch, Queen of the Ring, Ash Avildsen, The Karate Kid, Rocky, John Avildsen, Talk is Jericho, William Zabka, Arrivedici DOGEbags, Dink Days Don't Come Cheap, Second Hand Luke, and the sinking cinematic cinderblock.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

Episode 194: This week we are haunted by guest Rob of The Cinemigos podcast, to cover 1982's classic horror film Poltergeist. They're here......Make sure to check us out next week for our coverage of the 1967 thriller, Wait Until Dark.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Single White Female from 1992 is an interesting movie. It seemed to be a big deal at the time, but neither of us remember anything about it. The rumors of Jenna Ortega starring in a remake are certainly interesting, however. The Saw franchise brings back a lot of pleasant memories. Sure, the vast majority of them are tied to the first, but the same can be said about most long running movie series. Naturally, we have opinions about the cancellation of Saw XI and its future.Though we do not have the opportunity to cover them as much as we would like to, we enjoy short films. In this episode we get to talk about three shorts from the Boston Underground Festival. A gory anthology, the truth about banjo strings, and a really cool stop motion flick all caught our attention.Another movie from BUFF that interested us was Chain Reactions. That it was about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was cool enough. Chainsaw is one of the most important horror movies of all time and has a special place in our childhoods. That Stephen King is also prominently featured made it impossible for us to ignore.Alexandre O. Phillipe is a great filmmaker who has made tremendous documentaries about David Lynch, Alien, and The Exorcist. His signature style is on full display here as Chain Reactions is a perfect mix of nostalgia, theory, and opinion on Tobe Hooper's classic. It is a must watch.It has literally been years since we have reviewed a documentary about a cult. So, we were very excited to watch AUM: The Cult at the End of the World. We knew it would be interesting, but we had no idea what to expect. One of us was so dumbfounded by what they saw that they could only use one word to describe it.Aum is unlike any other cult. (Somehow, it is still in existence - kinda.) At its peak, it could legitimately claim worldwide membership that was in the tens of thousands. The existed in full view of the public, Worst of all, they had a relationship with the media that can only be described as friendly. It is a truly wild documentary. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

If you weren't afraid of industrial laundry machines, well guess again sucker! Tobe Hooper was brave enough to film a screen adaptation of one of Stephen King's earliest short stories and 30 years later, we're talking about THE MANGLER (1995). Obviously, some liberties were taken in the storytelling aspect here to pad it out into a feature-length film, but the basic tale is more or less intact: possessed laundry machine likes the taste of people and eventually becomes sentient and chases the detective main character around town. The premise is wacky and Hooper really got into the scrubbing here, so our discussion has time to… air dry, if you will… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After six months, the buzz is back for Patrick and Heather. Download this episode here.

Episode 193: We join the courtroom drama and stylish thriller that is 2023's Red Rooms by Pascal Plante. Join us next week for a nostalgic look at our childhoods, with Tobe Hooper's 1982 Poltergeist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast is a wayback brought to you by grief and the realization that this level wasn't available on the spotify collection of the podcast. Words don't do it for this experience of losing a kiddo. Grief unfortunately isn't a team sport but I take great comfort in having these episodes both for myself and to share. Let's activate the wayback and head to September 17, 2017 back when life was happier and the podcast was much much younger. Hey howdy hey friends. Wookiee back with another guest joining me for an episode about life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. I'm so stoked my oldest kiddo joined me to talk all about the 2017 movie IT. We went to see it and had to get some of our thoughts out to the interweb. Most of the podcast is all about the movie in a general overview sort of way. We tried hard to avoid spoilers but just in case, here's your warning there might be something given away if you haven't seen IT. Overall, we stayed on task with only a little digression about other things like politics. Hard to avoid that when you're talking with a politically woke human being like my oldest little wookiee.If you ever wondered what I look like watching scary movies… this is your show. This is an honest review of the newest Stephen King adaptation plus some digression into the novel, the miniseries from the 80s, coulrophobia, a-holes in Pennsylvania, other creepy clown movies (Stitches/Dead Clowns/Killer Clowns From Outer Space), actors the Losers would like to play their adult selves, Happy Death Day, an RIP for Tobe Hooper, Poltergeist, circuses, hybrid animals, American Horror Story Cult, and Stephen King tweets. So much fun having a conversation with one of my offspring and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it. Congrats on completing another wayback level of the podcast! Despite the sadness, I'm so happy I have a conversation like this saved. Think positive, test negative, stay safe, wash your hands, wear a mask, and good luck out there. Feel free to contact me on Twitter and/or Instagram (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com., or by joining the Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1879505335626093). I'd love to hear from you. Merch is available at teepublic.com/user/laugh-it-up-fuzzball. Also subscribe to the feed on Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, IHeartRadio, RadioPublic, Spotify, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!

On this edition of Parallax Views, Terrifier 2 & Terrifier 3's star final girl, Lauren LaVera, has a new fright flick, The Fetus, coming out on March 7th that'll combine comedy and body horror! And it'll also feature horror icon Bill Moseley, know for his roles as the brutal killer Otis Driftwood in Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses & The Devil's Rejects and the demented Choptop in Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, in a deliciously macabre role as a blind veteran with psychotic side. As you can probably surmise from the title, the movie will tackle pregnancy horror and creature feature thrills vis-à-vis a demonic baby. If you're a fan of 80s horrors like John Carpenter's The Thing or Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street, you'll be glad to know that the movie relies heavily on practical creature effects. It also promises to be a timely fright flick in light of the debates the rage on in American culture over abortion. Joining us to discuss the movie is the film's director, Joe Lam. We'll talk about the experience of working with Lauren LaVera and Bill Moseley, the long process of writing the movie, the influence of Orson Welles' Citizen Kane on Joe, the film's use of practical effects and the award-winning work of Alex Rojas on the creature effects, the decision to release The Fetus unrated and increasing obsolescence of the MPAA ratings system in the age of streaming, thoughts on Sean Baker's Oscar speech in which he made a call for defending independent film and movie theaters in an age where both are under threat, balancing comedy/humor and horror, the importance of story and character development in Joe Lam's approach to horror, and much, much more!

This episode, Kalid and Joe take a trip back to 1985 to dive into Tobe Hooper's 1985 cult-classic, Lifeforce!​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!Support us on Patreon!References:Mo (on Netflix)Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirThe Wild RobotDeep Space Love podcast

This week we're kicking off a new franchise with the 80s paranormal classic POLTERGEIST. This blockbuster was produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper (or was it? We get into it.)

On this episode of The Nick Taylor Horror Show, we're joined by journalist and horror scholar David Katznelson. Known for his meticulous exploration of the horror genre's history, David shares details behind a fascinating project where he watches and analyzes every horror movie from the 1970's. His most recent focus has been 1974—a pivotal and hauntingly transitional year in horror.From Texas Chainsaw Massacre to forgotten gems like Help Me, I'm Possessed, David's work breaks down the evolution of horror, how societal chaos like the Vietnam War shaped the genre, and what makes 1974 a landmark year for the genre. We also discuss his upcoming book on 70s horror and the enduring impact of directors like Tobe Hooper. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or a filmmaker looking for historical inspiration, this episode is a treasure trove of insights into horror's rich legacy.Show NotesMovies DiscussedTexas Chainsaw MassacreHelp Me, I'm PossessedIt's AliveDerangedBlack ChristmasFlesh for FrankensteinBlood for DraculaLegend of the Seven Golden VampiresCannibal HolocaustThe Friday the 13th franchiseThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise (including Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III and Texas Chainsaw 3D)Exorcist-inspired films (The Sexorcist, Legacy of Satan)70s exploitation films (Vampyros Lesbos, Blood Splattered Bride)Mother of Tears (2007)Dark Glasses (2022)Longlegs (2024)The Substance (2024)Strange Darling (2024)Evil Dead Rise (2023)Heretic (2024)Terrifier 3 (Upcoming)Barbarian (2022)Renfield (2023)Jason X (2001)The Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985)Cannibal Holocaust (1980)Directors & Filmmakers ReferencedTobe HooperAndy WarholPaul MorrisseyHerschell Gordon LewisDario ArgentoBooks & ProjectsDavid's upcoming book on 70s horrorThe Dybbuk (classic Judaic horror)Music ReferencedThe MisfitsBauhaus The DamnedJapanese noise musicPlatforms & NewslettersDavid Katznelson's Substack: The Signal from David KatznelsonFollow David Katznelson at:IMBd: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10775975/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakiedog/X (Twitter): https://x.com/oakiedogSubstack: https://oakiedog.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-katznelson-3a1601/

They say “The Saw is Family”. Well y'all are the Saw, so get in here fam, cause we're heading to Texas to get us a Chainsaw Massacre going! Excuse me, a Chain Saw Massacre. This week we discuss…​Tobe Hooper shooting for that PG rating​The hottest (the not fun kind), sweatiest, stinkiest movie set to ever exist​Nature vs Nurture with Leatherface​Franklin's vibez​And soooo so much more!::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::Visit our website for episodes, blogs, reviews, and short stories: https://whatsyourleastfavoritescarymovie.com/ Follow us for daily fun, polls, and calls for reviews: BlueSky (@LeastFavPod)Instagram & Threads (@leastfavoritescarymoviepodcast)Facebook (What's Your (Least) Favorite Scary Movie?)Trav's Instagram for more of his cool art (@groovykami)Talia's Instagram, because you can't have too many puppy pictures in your life (@ill.talia.what)E-mail us:leastfavoritescarymovie@gmail.com Merch:https://www.redbubble.com/people/WYLFSMPod/shop Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Whatsyourleastfavoritescarymovie

You're Listening to Parallax Views https://parallaxviews.podbean.com/ Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parallaxviews On this edition of Parallax Views, it's Valentine's Day Parallax Views special! And to celebrate the J.G. decided to dig up an interview that was previously unreleased related to holiday. In 1981, George Mihalka's Canadian slasher My Bloody Valentine hit theaters. In the years since it has become a cult classic, enough so, in fact, to get a Hollywood remake in 2009 directed by Wes Craven protege Patrick Lussier & starring heartthrob Jensen Ackles from the hit TV show Supernatural. The original movie, in which a town known as Valentine Bluffs experiences a series of murders seemingly committed by a vengeful, deranged miner known as Harry Warden, has never received a proper sequel. Fans of the movie, however, came together to get a professionally done, feature-length fan sequel. It's called Valentine Bluffs: A My Bloody Valentine Fan Film and even features a guest starring performance from Troma's Lloyd Kaufman as the Mayor of Valentine Bluffs. It features all the bloody mayhem one would expect from a sequel to My Bloody Valentine, and, best of all for fans of 80s horror, features lovingly made practical effects rather than CGI. In this previously unreleased interview, I speak with director and special effects artist Tom Smith and lead actress Rachel Keefe about Valentine Bluffs: A My Bloody Valentine Fan Film in-depth! You can view the fan film for free on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIIOv49awUU. Near the end of the conversation Rachel talks about her upcoming role in Joe Lam's horror movie The Fetus. As it turns out, The Fetus is set to be released next month, March 2025, and, in addition to Rachel Keefe, stars Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3's Lauren LaVera as well as genre stalwart Bill Moseley from Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, and Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views!

Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and special guest Scout Tafoya (author of The Black Book: An Anthony Mann Reader) collaborate to dissect CRITERION COLLECTION physical media releases.Winchester '73Noirish shadows spread across the frontier in this landmark western, the first of the celebrated collaborations between director Anthony Mann and actor James Stewart that redefined the genre with their moral and psychological intensity. Beginning his midcareer transition into increasingly edgy roles, Stewart portrays an avenging sharpshooter whose stolen rifle becomes a harbinger of death as it is passed from one doomed hand to the next. Featuring a stellar cast that includes a touching Shelley Winters, a sensationally sleazy Dan Duryea, and a pre-stardom Rock Hudson, this elemental tale of violence begetting violence broke new ground with its evocation of the West as a no-man's-land of antiheroes and villains.4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURESNew 4K digital restoration, undertaken by Universal Pictures in collaboration with The Film Foundation, with uncompressed monaural soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresAudio commentary featuring actor James Stewart and film historian Paul LindenschmidtNew interview with film programmer Adam Piron on the portrayal of Native Americans in the western genreForces of Nature: Anthony Mann at Universal, a program on a key chapter in the director's careerLux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1951TrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPlus: An essay by critic Imogen Sara SmithNew cover by Gregory ManchessScout Tafoya - Buy THE BLACK BOOK hereScout Tafoya is a film critic, video essayist, filmmaker, and author of Cinemaphagy: On The Psychedelic Classical Form of Tobe Hooper, the first book-length critical study of the director of "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Originally from Doylestown, PA, he is the creator of RogerEbert.com's The Unloved, the longest-running video essay series on the web, about movies in need of a second look. His writing has appeared in the Village Voice, Film Comment, Nylon Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Film Stage, among others. He is the director of over 25 feature films, including "Eyam," "House of Little Deaths," and "Beata Virgo Viscera," which debuted on RogerEbert.com. His features and his extensive video essay work can be found at Patreon.com/honorszombie.Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our look at the films Industrial Light and Magic worked on in 1982 comes to a close as we look at the horror classic Poltergeist! The film follows the Freeling family whose upwardly mobile middle class existence is thrown for a major loop after their daughter Carol Ann starts talking to “the TV people,” ghosts haunting their home. After Carol Ann disappears, the family enlists the help of paranormal investigators to bring her back to the realm of the living. The film also features legendary behind the scenes tension between director Tobe Hooper and writer/producer Steven Spielberg. Our hosts talk about the story of the film's making before diving into their review. Plus, we react to the recently announced Oscar nominations! Stay tuned to hear about our plans for February. Have any thoughts about our review? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textAn old friend returns home and is terrified to discover that everyone in the world who listens to his friends' podcast has died. Now he and the hosts must uncover the secret of this global epidemic before there are no more listeners left. On Episode 647 of Trick or Treat Radio we do a special Patreon Takeover edition of the December Double Feature Cram Jam! This month we are joined by Double D and he has selected the film Salem's Lot (2024) and the streaming series The Edge of Sleep for us to discuss! We also give our thoughts on the trailer for James Gunn's Superman, we talk about Stephen King adaptations, and the effects of sleep depravation. So grab your vampire killing utility belt, load up on Modafalyst, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Horror being snubbed by the Academy, the short list, The Substance, Alien Romulus, James Gunn's Superman, Krypto, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh, Nicolas Cage, Will Smith, Chris Pratt, Nosferatu, Nicholas Hoult, Kraven the Hunter, Phoebe Cates, Private School, Matthew Modine, Kevin Kline, Lex Luthor, Xenophobia, Dragnet, Emil Muzz, Mark Waid, Grant Morrison, Jack O'Halloran, Kraven the Hunter, Stephen Scarlata, Greatest Films Never Made, Requiem For a Dream, Christopher McDonald, making concessions, William Sadler, Tobe Hooper, Salem's Lot, Stephen King, Dark Tower, Edris Alba, The Boys, Nicholas and Cameron Crovetti, Boston Red Sox, sleepy New England towns, The Sandlot, eye charts, Markiplier, The Edge of Sleep, Asian Caucasian Persuasion, Day Five, sleep depravation, “what are you looking at dick nose?”, Basket Case, Nightmare on Elm St. Part III: Dream Warriors, Mark Fischbach, the Old Gods of Appalachia, The Magnus Archives, QCode Media Podcasts, We Got You by the Short List, Milking the Bologna Gum Drops Dry, We Are the Lowest Common Denominator, and The Edge of Creep.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

Happy Belated Thanksgiving, everyone and welcome to another edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers ! J.Blake and Dion Baia are back for another collosal episode, covering one of the most influential horror films of all time, Tobe Hooper's seminal work, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, from 1974. The boys unpack a lot and go through all […]

The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of four co-hosts, in particular Daniel Caffrey, Rachel Reeves, Justin Gerber, and the obnoxious Michael Roffman. It is all the more tragic in that they were young. But, had, they lived very, very long lives, they could not have expected nor would they have wished to see as much mad and macabre as they were to record that day. For them an idyllic autumn afternoon conversation became a nightmare. The events of that day were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annal of American history: The Halloweenies covering Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror masterpiece The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Tamler hop into their Scooby Van and drive into Tobe Hooper's mad and macabre horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.  How does this endlessly imitated movie still have the power to scare the shit out of people fifty years after its release? We talk about the sounds, smells, heat, and sweat (but not so much the blood) that pour out of the screen. And we dare to ask the question: are the Sawyers – a family of craftsmen and artists, committed to sustainability and fine dining – actually the victims here? Plus we take and fail a test to see if we can identify fake Republicans and Democrats.  Hart, M., & Nazarian, N. (2024) Season's mis-greetings: why timing matters in global academia. Nature. Both Democrats and Republicans can pass the Ideological Turing Test [experimental-history.com] The Ideological Turing Test [ituringtest.com] The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [wikipedia.org]  

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE still has it. 50 years later, Tobe Hooper's seminal horror film continues to mess us up. Plus, the best of the Sidney Lumet Marathon, and Josh recommends the new stop-motion feature MEMOIR OF A SNAIL. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:29) Sacred Cow: “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (00:01:29-00:47:26) Review (JL): “Memoir of a Snail” (00:47:26-00:51:11) AK at Chicago/Refocus Film Fest (00:51:12-01:01:02) Next Week, Notes (01:01:03-01:07:32) Massacre Theatre (01:07:33-01:14:59) Lumet Marathon Awards (01:15:00-01:47:37) Notes/Links: Josh hosts Cinema Interruptus at Siskel Film Center https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE!!!!!!" themed Season of Spoop rolls on. Aaron and Derek are joined by James to talk 1985's British science fiction horror flick "Lifeforce" directed by Tobe Hooper, adapted by Dan O'Bannon, and based on the novel "The Space Vampires" by Colin Wilson. They discuss spirituality mixed with science fiction, how many horror subgenres and themes are packed into one movie, and the inconsistent pacing. They also get into the over the top climax, the portrayal of women, Hooper taking a B movie concept to insane heights, and many other aspects of the movie. Aaron and Derek have been in space for six months and James looks perfect to them. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WatchIfYouDare We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare

They're heeeeeere. The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Van Lathan run to the light to rewatch the 1982 classic, ‘Poltergeist'—starring JoBeth Williams and Craig T. Nelson, directed by Tobe Hooper, and produced by Steven Spielberg. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel! Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices