Episode 55: Shaun of the Dead (2002) - You've Got Dead On You
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Peter and Phil are back after a little hiatus for various reasons with a deep dive into the Simon Pegg/Edgar Wright comedy horror Shaun of the Dead. We go through the behind the scenes making of stories, the plot, characters, insanely cleverly structured script and much, much more, including some very strong language. How's that for a slice of fried gold? (although the end is missing) Join us on Elon Musk's Social Media Page With The Same Name As His Son For extra weekly bonus content join us on
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Episode 54: Alien 3 (1992) - Fincher, Fire and Fury 161
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This is rumour control - here are the facts. Peter and Phil discuss the third film in the Alien franchise that has polarised audiences since 1992. See what we think - do we enjoy the nihilistic, dour, dark story of convict monks on a prison planet? We also talk through the very interesting fraught behind the scenes stories featuring a first time director (who would go on to become very famous) versus a studio that at times seems to be acting like Weyland-Yutani. Join us on Xwitter or on Facebook For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon
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Episode 53: Let the Right One In (2008) - The Girl Necks Door
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Peter and Phil discuss the Swedish vampire movie Let the Right One In, or Låt Den Rätte Komma In if you’d prefer. Why is Oskar so cross with that tree? Who is the mysterious girl who’s moved in next door? Why do those cats look a bit strange? Find out here … Join us on Xwitter For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon
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Alien: Romulus mini review
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Peter and Phil have just walked out of the cinema having watched the latest addition to the Alien franchise. See what they thought - did they like it? Did they hate it? Could they hear all the dialogue? This is a spoiler free chat for those who haven't seen it yet but for a deeper spoiler filled dive join us on Patreon .
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Episode 52: Tremors (1990) - Shakin' Bacon
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Peter and Phil talk through the wonderful comedy horror monster movie Tremors from 1990 directed by Ron Underwood. We talk through the story, characters, special effects, dubbed bad language and lots of behind the scenes stories. We also keep mentioning Jurassic Park and Phil gets very cross about Siskel and Ebert's Tremors review. Join us on Twitter For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon
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Episode 51: The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Nobody Puts Rustin in the Corner
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Peter and Phil take to the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland to explore The Blair Witch Project for its 25th Anniversary. Back in '99 the movie quickly became a global phenomenon with everyone going to see it and it being hailed as the most terrifying film ever made. How does it hold up? Do the Maniacs love it? As well as going through the movie we also explore the fascinating behind the scenes stories, including running around in the woods, making stick people and piles of rocks and banging on tents. Taco! Join us on Xwitter or on Facebook For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon ...
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Episode 50: Carrie (1976) - Carrie Are You Ok? Are You Ok Carrie?
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It's our 50th Episode! So we are celebrating by covering a 50 year old story - Stephen King's Carrie first published in 1974. We talk through Brian De Palma's stylish (and very 1970s) movie adaptation - the story, characters, actors, split-screens, crane shots, Star Wars connections, split diopter lenses, audio montages, deleted scenes and much, much more. Join us on Twitter For extra weekly bonus episodes join us on Patreon
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Episode 49: The Conjuring (2013) - Hide and Shriek
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Peter and Phil discuss James Wan’s 2013 ghost fest The Conjuring - the beginning of a behemoth horror franchise. What’s happening with the Perron family? Who are Ed and Lorraine Warren? What’s with that creepy doll? How much of the story is actually true? Are ghosts real? Find out the answer to some of those questions here … Join us on XXXtwitterXXX or on For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon
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Episode 48: Final Destination (2000) - Death Becomes Them
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Peter and Phil carefully try to make their way through the classic Final Destination from the year 2000 without Death catching up to them. Plane crashes, water spillages, surprise buses, flying metal shards, dancing electrical wires and much, much more. And is that Tony Todd?!? Join us on Twitter For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon
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Episode 47: Krampus (2015) - You'd Better Watch Out
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Peter and Phil have a festive chat about Michael Dougherty's movie Krampus from 2015. We go through the story, characters, themes, crazy monsters, creepy elves and a big horned and hooved fella. We also read a huge aspect of the film two completely different ways, and have to dive into the internet to see who is correct. Find out who wins here. And Happy Holidays! Join us on Xitter or on Facebook For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon
info_outlinePeter and Phil get a bit carried away and have an epic chat about one of their favourite all time movies - the classic horror sci-fi Alien from 1979. We go through the behind the scenes stories in depth - how it came about, the writing, the design and Ridley Scott's shooting methods as well as exploring the cast, characters, plot and themes of the movie. And we answer the age old question - would you go back for the cat? Enjoy!
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