436 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Inspired by a true story. BANG-UARY continues as The Boys cover the 2003 remake THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. A group of friends traveling through rural Texas stumbles upon a violent family. Their carefree road trip quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. Also this week: Lance and Ben's favorite Skynard song, Ben tries glue, and Blake handshake drama. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast concludes with 2019's "Little Yachty"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Excuse me, you mind getting the f--- outta my way,...
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435 - The Shining (1980)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. We're finally doing it! This week we kick off another BANG-UARY as The Boys cover the 1980 Stanley Kubrick classic THE SHINING! A man and family takes on the job of caretakers at a remote mountain hotel during the wintry off-season, hoping for peace and solitude. Instead, they encounter a growing sense of dread as strange forces begin to stir within its empty halls. Also this week: Ben's signature wink, Lance's "Joker Butter Nightmare", and we meet a new "friend": Bob! The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast returns with 2009's...
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434 - End of Days (1999)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
The end is near. It's Arnie vs The Devil! BPO Films' Blake O'Donnell is back to help The Boys cover 1999's End of Days! When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets. Also this week: Blake stpry of meeting Micheal Keaton, Collector's Edition DVD perks, and just who did Arnold fart on during production? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I'll tell you what I want: I want you to go to Hell!" ----- for tons...
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433 - Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
This holiday season, the slay ride begins. Ho ho oh no! This week Thre Boys cover the 1991 sequel Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker! When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets. Also this week: Thoughts on men's necklaces, an excellent mustard quote from Lance's dad, and this film's classic character: Peener. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2006's In Pursuit of Leisure! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's...
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432 - Black Christmas (2006)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
This holiday season, the slay ride begins. This week we get into the holiday spirit with the 2006 remake BLACK CHRISTMAS. A snowstorm traps a sorority house full of students during the holidays, but something sinister lurks inside. What begins as a cozy gathering quickly spirals into a terrifying nightmare. Also this week: Lance hates peanut butter cereal, the new (fake) Jimmy Buffet song "Tequila and Wine", and Ben fakes a Cole Trickle connection. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2001's self-titled album! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's...
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431 - Cherry Falls (1999)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Lose your innocence - or lose your life. This week The Boys cover 1999's CHERRY FALLS! In a quiet town, a series of brutal murders shakes the local high school community. As fear spreads, the teens realize the killer has an unusual pattern of killing virgins that puts many of them at risk. Also this week: The most expensive TV movie, more Tarantino foot talk, and Ben misses 3-D Doritos The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1999's "14:59"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "She thinks fellatio is a character...
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430 - Split Second (1992)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
He's seen the future... Now he has to kill it. This week The Boys dive in to the 1992 Rutger Hauer "buddy cop science fiction action horror" (jeez) SPLIT SECOND! In a flooded, dystopian London, a relentless cop hunts a brutal killer who leaves behind bizarre clues. As the body count rises, he realizes the enemy may not be human. Also this week: Ben never had a crocodile mile, Lances's gum wad, and Manute Bol was a big basketball player. And we know you're dying for it: The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1997's "Floored"! All this--and a...
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429 - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Jason, Freddy, Michael. We All Need Someone To Look Up To. Giving Thanks Month of patron-picked movies concludes with 2006's BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON from patron "Dan"! In a world where classic horror icons are real, a team of journalists profiles a man preparing for his debut as a masked killer, exposing the craft. Their project takes an unexpected turn when theory becomes practice. Also this week: Lance's car troubles, Ben's news cats, and the first installment of the #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode...
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428 - Frailty (2001)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
No Soul Is Safe. "Giving Thanks Month" continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up is Bill Paxton's 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY from longtime patron "James B"! In an FBI office, a man recounts a disturbing childhood tied to his father’s divine mission to destroy evil. As his story unfolds, the present and past collide. Also this week: Traffic woes, Meatballs franchise trivia, and tryting to remember who the heck is in Tombstone? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Only demons should fear me... You're not a demon, are you?"...
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427 - Deep Rising (1998)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Full scream ahead. Giving Thanks Month continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up 1998's is DEEP RISING as requested by patron "Zac". A group of hijackers board a luxurious cruise ship in the South Pacific with a plan to loot its riches. Instead, they find themselves battling monstrous, tentacled sea creatures that have already decimated the passengers. Also this week: The return of Baseball Finger, you don't want to get stuck on the poop cruise, and the Can't Hardly Wait Game is back! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This is...
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A young boy named Joshua tries to save his family from vegetarian goblins in the town of Nilbog, who transform humans into plants to devour them. Guided by the ghost of his grandfather, Joshua battles the goblin queen and her minions in this cult classic known for its bizarre plot and famously bad acting.
That's right! To celebrate 8 years of the show (and one year since The Hardee's Boys took over), we are doing everyone's favorite best worst movie: 1990's TROLL 2.
Also this week: Listener favorite episodes from the past year, Lance's Mac and Cheese dinos, and you'll never hear Ralph Nader's name the same way again
All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!
"They're eating her! And then they're going to eat me... OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!"
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Troll 2 (1990)
Directed by Claudio Fragasso
Written by Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi
Starring Michael Paul Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie Young, Robert Ormsby, and Deborah Reed
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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter
27:50 - "The Shpiel"
47:07 - Film Breakdown
01:48:22 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro