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75. The Devil's Backbone (del Toro, 2001) The Shape In Water

Release Date: 10/01/2026

76. Donnie Darko (Kelly, 2001) The Last Temptation of Donnie

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, this year marks the 25th anniversary of Richard Kelly’s Cult Classic, Donnie Darko. The stylish film combined psychological horror with time travel shenanigans and set it all to an ‘80s synth soundtrack. It wasn't successful on its initial release but found its audience on home video. Please join us for the Dissection #donniedarko, #richardkelly, #jakegyllenhaal, #maggiegyllenhaal, #jenamalone, #drewbarrymore, #marymconnell, #katharineross, #patrickswayze, #noahwyle, #frank, #frankthebunny, #franktherabbit, #sparklemotion, #thephilosophyoftimetravel,...

[Bonus] Halloween Kills (Green, 2021) The Distinguished Shape

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, we’re back with the next installment in our Spooky Season Bonus episodes Dissecting David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy. This episode Halloween Kills goes on the Exam Table. Picking up directly from the end of the previous film, bringing back more characters from the ‘78 original and ratcheting up the gore. It's an ambitious middle chapter for the series. Please join us for the Dissection. Dissection Topic Unholy Sacrament Oktoberfest - Festbier, Breakside Brewery Dark Tidings Cold Iron Blood by David Graves Next Regular Episode ...

75. The Devil's Backbone (del Toro, 2001) The Shape In Water

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, October is here, Spooky Season is in full effect and we've got two classics celebrating their 25th anniversaries to go on the Exam Table. First up Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone. This ghost story was only del Toro's third feature film but his signature style had already become apparent. Please join us for the dissection. #thedevilsbackbone, #elespinazodeldiablo, #devilsbackbone, #guillermodeltoro, #deltoro, #gdt, #santi, #fernandotielve, #Íñigogarcés, #eduardonoriega, #federicoluppi, #marisaparedes, #juniovalverde, #irenevisedo, #guillermodeltorosfrankenstein,...

[Bonus] Halloween (Green, 2018) Slash to the Future

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, it's time once again for some Spooky Season bonus episodes! And in the spirit season we're going to be putting David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy on the Exam Table. Halloween 2018 is both a direct sequel to Carpenter’s original film as well as a reboot of the Franchise. Please join us for the Dissection. #halloween, #halloween2018, #h40, #halloweenmovie, #michalemyers, #lauriestrode, #theshape, #halloweenkills, #halloweenends, #davidegordongreen, #johncarpenter, #jamieleecurtis, #dannymcbride, #judygreer, #nickcastle, #andimatichak, #thenighthecamehome,...

74. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (Amirpour, 2014) Good Vamp Bad City

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, Ana Lily Amirpour's “Iranian Vampire Western” A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, is frequently mentioned in the same breath as Let The Right One In. So it felt like the obvious next film for your Horror Hosts to put on the Exam Table. Please join us for the Dissection Dissection Topic Unholy Sacrament Take A Little Trip, Mexican Lager-Ruse Brewing https://untp.beer/zeyv0 Vault of Darkness Cultist Ted Dungeon Crawler Carl THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (Moko-Chan,’26) Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio ...

73. Let the Right One In (Alfredson, 2008) The Sweetest Horror Show

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, we've been waiting for a reason to throw Tomas Alfredson's Let The Right One In on the exam table for a long time but none seemed to come along. So we're just going to do it anyway. The film based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s book of the same name was an instant Cult Classic and has spawned an English language adaptation, a TV series and a stage play. Please join us for the Dissection #lettherightonein, #låtdenrättekommain, #latdenrattekommain, #letmein, #lettherightoneinmovie, #tomasalfredson, #johnajvidelindqvist, #eli, #oskar, #eliandoskar, #oskarandeli,...

72. The Fly (Cronenberg, 1986) Brundlefly Me To The Moon

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, it's the 40th anniversary of David Cronenberg's Body Horror classic, The Fly. Routinely ranked among the greatest Horror Movies of all time, it's the rare Re-Make that has eclipsed its source material. Are you afraid to jump into the Plasma Pool? Or will you join us for the Dissection? Dissection Topic Unholy Sacrament Brand New Haze, Hazy IPA - Great Notion Brewing Vault of Darkness Eastern Promises (Cronenberg, 2007) Absolute Green Arrow: Pornsak Pichetshote & Rafael Albuquerque #thefly #davidcronenberg,...

71. The Fly (Neumann, 1958) More Price, More Fly

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, it's the 40th Anniversary of Cronenberg’s reimagining of The Fly. Before we put that body horror classic on the Exam Table, we're first going to look at Kurt Neuman’s original film from 1958. Shot in glorious CinemaScope and starring the great Vincent Price. It's been overshadowed by its remake, but it's worth your consideration. Please join us for the Dissection. #thefly, #returnofthefly, #vincentprice, #kurtneuman, #jamesclavell, #davidhedison, #alhedison, #patriciaowens, #herbertmarshall, #helpme, #bodyhorror, #classichorror, #classicmonsters, #humanfly,...

70. Dog Soldiers (Marshall, 2002) Wolves Are Not Bears

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, we’re back with another Werewolf Wednesday episode! This time, it's Neil Marshall’s Dog Soldiers going on the exam table. It's often described as Predator meets the Howling, and while that's accurate it may undersell it. Please join us for the Dissection Dissection Topic Unholy Sacrament Six of Swords - Triple Hazy IPA - Anchorage Brewing Company Dark Tidings A fully restored 4K version of 1958s Horror of Dracula starring Christopher Lee will be released into cinemas, in time for Halloween Vault Of Darkness Wagner, the...

69. The Curse of the Werewolf (Fisher, 1961) Leon The Furfessional

Nightshade Cult; A Podcast Macabre

Cultists, your Horror Hosts are declaring July Werewolf Month, since both episode releases fall on Werewolf Wednesdays. First up we're putting Hammer’s contribution to the genre on Exam Table, 1961's The Curse Of The Werewolf. Based on Guy Endore’s novel The Werewolf of Paris, but moving the action to Spain to make use of existing sets. Please join us for the Dissection. Dissection Topic Unholy Sacrament Lichen IPA, American IPA - Grand Fir Brewing Dark Tidings Ken Russell’s The Devils restored and heading to Cannes film festival (theatrical...

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Dissection Topic
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0256009/?ref_=ext_shr
https://www.criterion.com/films/27914-the-devil-s-backbone?srsltid=AfmBOorP0PYkjKtCm5I9isrzXCIsjRP72d1fHrDBSHpNcQ-2IT_VOVMu
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B5NL9BYY?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Unholy Sacrament

Chella, Mexican Lager-Xicha Brewing Co https://untp.beer/pmAgP

Dark Tidings

The Return of Dark Sun https://www.polygon.com/dnd-dark-sun-dungeons-dragons-return/

Vault of Darkness

Pan’s Labyrinth (del Toro ‘06) https://www.criterion.com/films/28948-pan-s-labyrinth?srsltid=AfmBOor3HQszCfWy77qol0UFcOySk9Lm-lSZJwPom1K5Oh9ZRgC4CcIC

Fallen (Hoblit ‘98) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119099/?ref_=ext_shr
https://www.netflix.com/title/1192866?preventIntent=true&source=imdb&fromWatch=true

Batman: Caped Crusader (Timm, Tucker ‘24) https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H558Y37F?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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