EPISODE 27: CHRISTINE
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In this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson take a ride with Christine—a story where obsession, identity, and control collide in the form of a 1958 Plymouth Fury with a mind of its own. The guys break down the novel’s slow-burn psychological horror, the tragic transformation of Arnie Cunningham, and the deeper themes of toxic relationships and possession. From page to screen, Christine isn’t just about a killer car—it’s about the dangerous things we let define us… and what happens when they take control. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs...
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EPISODE 26: NIGHT SURF
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A quiet beach. A dying world. And the question no one wants to answer—what’s left when everything else is gone? In this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson drift into the haunting aftermath of Night Surf, where a group of young survivors cling to routine, denial, and each other as a global plague closes in. Beneath the calm tide and sunlit shore lies a growing dread—of illness, of isolation, and of the fragile lies we tell ourselves to keep going. It’s not about how the world ends. It’s about how people wait for it. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that...
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EPISODE 25: REVIVAL
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Christopher Clawson and Christopher Patton dig into Revival, one of Stephen King’s darkest and most unsettling novels. What begins as a quiet coming-of-age story slowly unravels into something far more disturbing—touching on faith, addiction, grief, and an obsession with what lies beyond death. As the lives of Jamie Morton and Charles Jacobs collide over decades, the line between miracle and horror begins to blur. This is a slow burn with a devastating payoff, asking a question you may not want answered: what’s waiting on the other side?...
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EPISODE 24: BATTLEGROUND
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A professional hitman comes home to find himself at war with a box of toy soldiers. On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson break down Stephen King’s “Battleground,” its stripped-down tension, and how the Nightmares & Dreamscapes adaptation brings the fight to life without a single line of dialogue. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more. Subscribe on YouTube: Follow Boink Studios: Follow the show on...
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EPISODE 23: THE LANGOLIERS
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What happens to time after it’s passed? On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Clawson and Chris Patton explore The Langoliers, a haunting story where reality itself begins to decay. From psychological breakdowns to cosmic horror, the guys unpack one of Stephen King’s most unsettling concepts. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more. Subscribe on YouTube: Follow Boink Studios: Follow the show on social media: Facebook: ...
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EPISODE 22: TRUCKS
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Clawson and Chris Patton dive into Trucks, the eerie Night Shift tale where machines quietly take control and humans become their unwilling workforce. The guys break down the story, its bleak ending, and the 1997 television adaptation Trucks, while also touching on its infamous cousin Maximum Overdrive. When the engines start… humanity may already be obsolete. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more. Subscribe...
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EPISODE 21: THE MANGLER
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Clawson and Chris Patton descend into the factory floor with The Mangler, an early tale from Stephen King’s Night Shift. What starts as a series of workplace accidents soon reveals something darker lurking inside an industrial laundry machine. The guys explore the story’s themes of industrial horror and the chaotic 1995 film adaptation directed by Tobe Hooper and starring Robert Englund. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman...
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Episode 20: AUTOPSY ROOM FOUR
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Clawson and Chris Patton crack open Stephen King’s Autopsy Room Four, a nerve‑shredding tale told from inside the mind of a man paralyzed on an autopsy table while doctors prepare to cut him open. The guys dig into the story’s claustrophobic tension, dark humor, and unforgettable final twist, exploring why this short shocker remains one of King’s most effective nightmares. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and...
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Episode 19: CARRIE
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson go back to where it all began with Stephen King’s Carrie. Before the sprawling mythologies and haunted hotels, there was a locker room, a prayer closet, and a prom night soaked in humiliation. The guys break down the original 1974 novel, the raw and haunting 1976 film, and the modern 2013 remake; looking at how each version handles the buildup, the breaking point, and the fallout. At its core, Carrie isn’t just about telekinesis. It’s about shame, isolation, religious extremism, and what happens when cruelty finally...
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Episode 18: DOLAN'S CADILLAC
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson roll into one of the coldest revenge tales ever penned by Stephen King: “Dolan’s Cadillac.” Originally published in Nightmares & Dreamscapes, this story trades the supernatural for something far more grounded—and far more brutal. When a quiet schoolteacher’s wife is murdered by a powerful mob figure, justice never comes. What follows isn’t a crime of passion—it’s a methodical descent into obsession. The guys break down the psychology of revenge, the slow-burn tension that defines King’s grimmer...
info_outlineOn this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson roll into one of the coldest revenge tales ever penned by Stephen King: “Dolan’s Cadillac.” Originally published in Nightmares & Dreamscapes, this story trades the supernatural for something far more grounded—and far more brutal.
When a quiet schoolteacher’s wife is murdered by a powerful mob figure, justice never comes. What follows isn’t a crime of passion—it’s a methodical descent into obsession. The guys break down the psychology of revenge, the slow-burn tension that defines King’s grimmer voice, and how this story turns patience into a weapon.
Is this one of King’s most ruthless protagonists? Does the lack of the paranormal make it more disturbing? And what does the Cadillac itself symbolize in a story about power, control, and inevitability?
Strap in. This ride doesn’t swerve.
Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more.
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