Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast)
Neon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.
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345 - Bad Moon (1996)
04/17/2024
345 - Bad Moon (1996)
We're riding the silver bullet through the 90s, maniacs! 90s Month continues with the 1996 werewolf flick Bad moon. Tune in as we break this movie down and discuss other topics such as the job of third shift tree-looker, the acting prowess of the film's dog actors, and computer-generated effects akin to Windows 95 screensavers. Plus we dig into another segment of Maniac Feedback where we read your answers on air! Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more looks at lycanthropes? Check out our previous episodes on Monster Dog (), Silver Bullet (), The Company Of Wolves (), Wolfen (), The Howling (), An American Werewolf In London (), Howling II (), Howling III (), Howling IV (), and Howling V ().
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344 - Night Of The Living Dead (1990)
04/10/2024
344 - Night Of The Living Dead (1990)
They're coming to get you, maniacs! We're in the thick of 90s Month and this week finds us discussing the 1990 remake of Night Of The Living Dead, directed by Tom Savini. Joining us to break this one down is author Adam Hart, who just released Raising The Dead: The Works Of George Romero. Tune in as we chat about this piece of local Pittsburgh lore and other topics such as one of Romero's more dubious lost scripts, Ben's new catchphrase, and quite possibly the best bonk in cinematic history. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more from the catalog of Tom Savini? Check out our previous episodes on The Burning (), Eyes Of A Stranger (), Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (), Alone In The Dark (), The Prowler (), Maniac (), Monkey Shines (), Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (), Creepshow (), Day Of The Dead (), Effects (), Dawn Of The Dead (), Friday The 13th (), and Martin ().
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343 - Disturbing Behavior (1998)
04/03/2024
343 - Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Crack open a bottle of Orbitz, maniacs, because April is 90s Month yet again! We're starting with 1998's Disturbing Behavior, starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Tune in to this totally razor episode where we discuss the flick and other topics such as the invented slang for this movie, David Duchovny's mnemonic devices, and Coal Chamber music videos. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more high school horrors? Check out our previous episodes on The Blob (), Christine (), Prom Night (), The Majorettes (), Society (), The New Kids (), Cutting Class (), Evilspeak () and The Faculty ().
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342 - Of Unknown Origin (1983)
03/27/2024
342 - Of Unknown Origin (1983)
Set those traps, maniacs! We're checking in with Peter Weller this week as he tries to catch a rat in the 1983 thriller Of Unknown Origin. Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the movie's main character Ro-Bart-Cop, Jello Biafra's take on rat-catching, and what happens when Gregg has coffee in the afternoon. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear more discussions on creature features from 1983? Check out our previous episodes on Jaws 3-D (), Cujo (), Blood Beat (), and The Being ().
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341 - Stepfather II (1989)
03/20/2024
341 - Stepfather II (1989)
Make room for us, maniacs! This week we're finally revisiting a property we talked about in our infancy with the Terry O'Quinn sequel vehicle Stepfather II. While we chat about this movie and its impressive cast, we also discuss topics such as Angels In The Outfield, sawing wood while angry, and Comedy Central Presents. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more movies from the end of the 80s? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (), Society (), Friday The 13th Part 8 (), Shocker (), Phantom Of The Mall (), Tetsuo The Iron Man (), Puppet Master (), The Dead Next Door (), Amityville 4 (), and Pet Sematary ().
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340 - Killer Party (1986)
03/13/2024
340 - Killer Party (1986)
It's time to party, maniacs! This week finds us talking about the slasher whodunit Killer Party from 1986, and bringing us this flick are Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel from Silver Springs Films. They're joining us to promote the Blu-Ray release of their new anthology Cryptids, which also stars Joe Bob Briggs. Tune in as we celebrate Zane's birthday and talk other topics such as our new movie idea for the late Paul Bartel, the definitely real X-rated Mrs. Henshaw cut of the film, and bitter beer face. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear about more fare from 1986? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (), Night Of The Creeps (), Spookies (), Maximum Overdrive (), Critters (), Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (), Neon Maniacs (), Witchboard (), Deadly Friend (), and Troll ().
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339 - They Live (1988)
03/06/2024
339 - They Live (1988)
We've come here to do two things, maniacs! This week we celebrate the 100th episode that all three of your favorite goofballs have appeared on together, and we're talking a doozy: John Carpenter's They Live from 1988. Tune in as we discuss this wild allegory and other topics such as turkey sandwiches, Ween, and how you truly know you've made it financially. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more of the Master Of Horror? Check out our previous episodes on Christine (), The Thing (), Prince Of Darkness (), Halloween (), In The Mouth Of Madness (), and The Fog ().
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338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
02/28/2024
338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
Wild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Ande and Eanna from the Queens Of NC-17 podcast? Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as girl naps, confessional wafer Jeez-Its, Canadian Duckie, and of course Big Milk strikes again. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more crossover between us and the Queens? Check out our previous episodes on Blood Diner () and Deadly Friend (). There's also the between the two of us on Start The Beat With Sikes.
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337 - American Gothic (1987)
02/21/2024
337 - American Gothic (1987)
Woods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and Lance's tramuatic story about The Clarks. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more slasher flick talk from 1987? Check out our previous episodes on Bloody New Year (), The Stepfather (), Stagefright (), Blood Harvest (), The Majorettes (), Blood Diner (), Slaughterhouse (), Slumber Party Massacre II (), and Blood Lake ().
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336 - Psychos In Love (1987)
02/14/2024
336 - Psychos In Love (1987)
Love is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as Ben's lost Primus song, this movie's hatred of all things grape, and our new catchphrase. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more side-splitting flicks? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (), Return Of The Living Dead (), The Toxic Avenger (), Better Off Dead (), Sleepaway Camp II (), The Monster Squad (), The Burbs (), Blades (), Vamp (), and Summer School ().
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335 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
02/07/2024
335 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
We're breaking the rules straight from Springwood, maniacs! It's the first week of February so you know what that means... we're revisiting the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise with what was DEFINITELY the last movie in the series, Freddy's Dead from 1991. Joining us to break this one down is friend of the show Jordan Sloan, who's promoting his band Red Temple Pray's new album Can It Get Any Worse? which drops this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this blemish on the résumé of Freddy Krueger and discuss other topics such as Lance's questionable Q-Tip usage, ways to derail Ben, and Aphex Twin. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more Freddy talk? Check out our previous episodes on the original (), part 2 (), part 3 (), part 4 (), part 5 (), New Nightmare () and our lockdown of our top 5 Elm Street entries.
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334 - Don't Panic (1987)
01/31/2024
334 - Don't Panic (1987)
Grab your pajamas, maniacs, because our DON'T theme comes to a close with the bonkers Elm Street clone Don't Panic from 1987. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the movie's villain Tony Kroger, what every guy needs in his dorm room, and Ben's new song "LousyBack". Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more mindgame horror flicks? Check out our previous episodes on Death By Dialogue (), Nomads (), Bad Dreams (), Phenomena (), Manhunter (), Pin (), and Evil Dead Trap ().
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333 - Don't Go To Sleep (1982)
01/24/2024
333 - Don't Go To Sleep (1982)
Just a coupla few episodes left in our DON'T theme for January, maniacs, and this week we're checking out the made-for-TV movie Don't Go To Sleep, which originally aired on ABC in 1982. While we dissect this weird ghost story, we also discuss topics such as Lance's sleeping habits, copious lizard reaction shots, and our new favorite Christmas figure: Donkey Ben. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more made-for-TV movies? Check out our previous episodes on The Midnight Hour (), Dark Night Of The Scarecrow (), and Invitation To Hell ().
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332 - Don't Look In The Attic (1982)
01/17/2024
332 - Don't Look In The Attic (1982)
Don't get your hopes up, maniacs! We're continuing our DON'T theme for January with another confusing trip to Italy in Don't Go In The Attic from 1982. Tune in as we discuss this gripping mystery and other topics such as Barfa The Secretary, a possible BPO movie idea Funny Disco, and more fake discount codes than you can shake a stick at. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear some more of our classic Italian bullshit? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (), Stagefright (), Phenomena (), Demons (), Ghosthouse (), The Beyond (), City Of The Living Dead (), Tenebrae (), Inferno (), Suspiria (), Anthropophagus (), The House By The Cemetery (), Nightmare City (), Opera (), and Deep Red ().
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331 - Don't Answer The Phone (1980)
01/10/2024
331 - Don't Answer The Phone (1980)
Grab a quarter for the pay phone, maniacs, because our DON'T theme for January keeps rolling with the 1980 thriller Don't Answer The Phone! While we try to break this one down, we also discuss other topics such as police forms, little fat ties, and inopportune times for your parents to walk in while you're watching a movie. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more slashers from 1980? Check out our previous episodes on He Knows You're Alone (), Prom Night (), Motel Hell (), Maniac (), Don't Go In The House (), Fade To Black (), Effects (), and Friday The 13th ().
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330 - Don't Go In The Woods (1981)
01/03/2024
330 - Don't Go In The Woods (1981)
Don't touch that dial, maniacs! We're kicking off 2024 with a new theme: Don't! We're discussing movies with "Don't" in the title all month long and first up is the backwoods slasher flick Don't Go In The Woods. Tune in as we break down the movie and other topics such as "crick" versus "creek", a detailed retelling of the Look Who's Talking franchise, and the preferred breath spray of the 90s, Binaca. Drop that Caramello and ! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more slasher flicks from 1981? Check out our previous episodes on The Burning (), Home Sweet Home (), My Bloody Valentine (), Final Exam (), The Prowler (), Madman (), Happy Birthday To Me (), and The Hand ().
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329 - Deadbeat At Dawn (1988)
12/27/2023
329 - Deadbeat At Dawn (1988)
Let's take a trip to Dayton, maniacs, as we close out 2023 and Action December with the guerrilla action flick Deadbeat At Dawn! Joining us to chat about this one is our pal Josh Allshouse, who you may know on Instagram as @joshgoestohell. While we tell some stories of the making of this movie, we also discuss other topics such as Dayton rock radio history, modern day biker gangs, and the time AquaPhor saved Lance's life. Drop that Caramello and ! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more action/horror hybrids? Check out our previous episodes on Eyes Of A Stranger (), Ten To Midnight (), The Killing Hour (), Trancers (), Manhunter () and Cobra ().
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328 - Die Hard (1988)
12/20/2023
328 - Die Hard (1988)
Welcome to the party, maniacs! Action December is still in full swing and what better movie to cover for the holidays than 1988's Die Hard? Joining us to unpack this one are Ben's film partners, Blake O'Donnell and Ryan Lintner, promoting their upcoming comedy Guerrilla Dogs. Tune in as we break this movie down and talk topics such as Lance's alter ego, Hans Gruber's novelty FBI shirt, and the important question: is John McClane this movie's Urkel? Drop that Caramello and ! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear more action movie talk? Don't miss our most recent episodes as part of Action December!
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327 - Death Wish 3 (1985)
12/13/2023
327 - Death Wish 3 (1985)
Prepare your Home Alone traps, maniacs, because Action December rolls on with Death Wish 3 from 1985! We dust off our Bronson impressions and discuss the film as well as topics such as villains as chain enthusiasts, K-Mart Ernest Borgnine, random horse posters, and the unbelievable drip Charles Bronson had in this flick. Drop that Caramello and ! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on Chuck? We haven't done much but you can check out our previous episode on Ten To Midnight ().
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326 - The Terminator (1984)
12/06/2023
326 - The Terminator (1984)
Come with us if you want to pod, maniacs! This month we're changing it up and bringing you Action December, and we're kicking it off with a doozy: the 1984 James Cameron classic The Terminator. Tune in as we discuss the iconic flick and other topics such as alternate titles for the movie, Lance's woods confession, and the triumphant return of a beloved segment up front. Drop that Caramello and ! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more James Cameron fare? Check out our previous episodes on Aliens (), The Abyss (), and Pirahna II ().
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325 - Uninvited (1987)
11/29/2023
325 - Uninvited (1987)
Hop on board, maniacs, as we take to the high seas to talk the 1987 feline creature feature Uninvited! Tune in as we dissect this goofy movie and other topics such as humorous songs about boats, the very real origins of the word "upbutt", and how much Ben loves peeing. Drop that Caramello and ! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more movies about cats? Check out our previous episodes on Re-Animator (), Aliens (), Cat's Eye (), Amityville: The Evil Escapes (), and Pet Sematary ().
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324 - Jack's Back (1988)
11/22/2023
324 - Jack's Back (1988)
We're not the only ones who are back, maniacs! We're kind of talking about Jack The Ripper in the 1988 thriller Jack's Back. Tune in as we discuss this James Spader murder mystery and other topics such as how a scar and an earring can make you super hot, serious guy rock songs, and an early 2000s emo rabbit holes brought on by the appearance of Saucony shoes in this flick. Drop that Caramello and ! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more dramatic horror? Check out our previous episodes on Nomads (), Ten To Midnight (), The New Kids (), Fatal Attraction (), and Miracle Mile ().
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323 - Warlock (1989)
11/15/2023
323 - Warlock (1989)
We're going into the future, maniacs, as we discuss the 1989 Julian Sands vehicle Warlock with Bryan and Peter from ! Tune in as we chat about the flick and other topics such as people from olden times being tased, weather vanes as family heirlooms, and double decker airplanes. Drop that Caramello and ! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more supernatural-tinged horror flicks from 1989? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (), Elves (), Friday The 13th Part VIII (), Shocker (), Tetsuo: The Iron Man (), and Puppet Master ().
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322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982)
11/08/2023
322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982)
School is in session, maniacs! We're heading back to college this week to talk about the 1982 slasher The House On Sorority Row. Tune in as we break down this whodunit horror flick and discuss other topics such as canes with really sharp birds, Lance's Reddit Mushroom ID Discovery, and collectible E.T. sugar bowls used strictly for coffee. Drop that Caramello and ! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more slashers from 1982? Check out our previous episodes on Silent Rage (), Alone In The Dark (), The Killing Hour (), Trick Or Treats (), The Dorm That Dripped Blood (), Slumber Party Massacre (), Pieces (), and Friday The 13th Part III ().
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321 - Blood Lake (1987)
11/01/2023
321 - Blood Lake (1987)
Bust out the 12-pack, maniacs, because this week we're taking a trip to Blood Lake! While we try to make sense of this piece of shot-on-video history, we also chat about topics such as regular flavor toothpaste, having trouble deciphering our jokes from actual dialogue, and the insanity that is the film's soundtrack by Voyager. Drop that Caramello and ! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video fare? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (), Things (), Heavy Metal Massacre (), and Video Violence ().
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320 - The Omen (1976)
10/25/2023
320 - The Omen (1976)
It's all for you, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the supernatural thriller The Omen from 1976. While we discuss this oft-praised film we also talk about other topics such as the Oasis/Blur feud of the 90s, Gregory Peck's woes of being a very young father, and an important zoological question: do baboons know their butts look funny? Drop that Caramello and ! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror. The pre-order closes on Halloween day so get yours now! Want more religious horror talk? Check out our previous episodes on The Seventh Sign (), Rawhead Rex (), 976-Evil (), Prime Evil (), Evilspeak (), Prince Of Darkness (), and Satan's Slave ().
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319 - Deep Red (1975)
10/18/2023
319 - Deep Red (1975)
Break out the string cheese, maniacs, because 70s Month rolls on with some more Italian bullshit by the king himself: Dario Argento's Deep Red! We're still Ben-less this week so joining us to round out the trio is many-time guest Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we don our leather gloves once again, we also discuss other topics such as this film's weird similarity to Over The Top, the fake fanciness of Spaghetti Warehouse, and we dig into another round of Maniac Feedback where you tell us your favorite horror movie dolls! Drop that Caramello and ! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror! Want more episodes on Dario Sargento? Check out our previous episodes on Phenomena (), Tenebrae (), Inferno (), Suspiria (), and Opera ().
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318 - Phantasm (1979)
10/11/2023
318 - Phantasm (1979)
Boyyyyyy are we excited, maniacs! 70s Month rolls on as we discuss the movie that put Don Coscarelli on the map: 1979's Phantasm. While we are Ben-less for this episode, we're joined by friend of the show and Locust Street Films co-conspirator Matt Schultz. While we lightly explore the entire Phantasm universe and try to make some sense of it, we also discuss topics such as Gregg's childhood living room wallpaper, our favorite prank show Jawa'd, and how this entire franchise makes zero sense. Drop that Caramello and ! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror! Want more conversations involving otherworldly beings? Check out our previous episodes on The Blob (), Phantasm II (), Critters (), The Being (), The Thing (), The Stuff (), Nightbeast (), Bad Taste (), The Faculty (), and Communion ().
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317 - Martin (1977)
10/04/2023
317 - Martin (1977)
We're going back in time, maniacs! This October brings us another edition of 70's Month and we're kicking it off in style with the locally-filmed George Romero vampire flick Martin. Tune in as we discuss this interesting take on vampires and other topics such as the various Pittsburgh locations in the movie, Lance's bee story, and we invent our own cereal: Golden Treasures. Drop that Caramello and ! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more conversations about the films of George Romero? Check out our previous episodes on Monkey Shines (), Creepshow (), Day Of The Dead (), and Dawn Of The Dead ().
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316 - Video Violence (1987)
09/27/2023
316 - Video Violence (1987)
Let's take a trip to the video store, maniacs! We're diving into another shot-on-video entry in 80s horror with Video Violence from 1987. Bringing this flick to the table is Aaron Mook from . While we try to figure out what happens when renting isn't enough, we also discuss topics such as that one extra from She's Out Of My League, the origins of Lick-M-Aid, and the age old question of lemonade versus iced tea. Drop that Caramello and ! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video fare? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (), Things (), and Heavy Metal Massacre ().
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