418 - 30 Days of Night (2007)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Release Date: 09/10/2025
419 - Ravenous (1999)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
You are who you eat. A patron pick episode from patron "writhe"! A stranded military unit in 1840s California faces a terrifying truth when a mysterious visitor reveals a tale of cannibalism. When hunger takes hold, humanity is the first thing to go. This week we cover the 1999 cult classic RAVENOUS. Also this week: Lance isn't impressed by restaurants, David Arquette's WCW drama, and our Ravenous Evanescence Remix. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Bon appétit." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to...
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418 - 30 Days of Night (2007)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
They're Coming! A patron pick episode from patron "Fush Yu Schlong"! A remote Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, making it the perfect hunting ground for a savage group of vampires. The survivors must find a way to outlast the blood-soaked darkness. This week we're doing 2007's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Also this week: BIG Pittsburgh Hardees news, "E-Bens", and how Lance likes to eat his Muffins. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "God? ... No God." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server!...
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417 - Troll 2 (1990)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
One was not enough! 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...
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416 - Predator 2 (1990)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
This time he's coming to a different kind of jungle. In a sweltering, crime-ridden Los Angeles, a relentless alien hunter stalks the city’s most dangerous criminals and law enforcement. A determined detective finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he uncovers the creature’s terrifying purpose. BPO's Blake O'Donnell returns to to help us wrap up Action August with 1990's PREDATOR 2. Also this week: Cracked vs Mad Magazine, Danny Glover's billowy pants, and Predator munchin' beef. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!...
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415 - Underworld (2003)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
An immortal battle for supremacy. A centuries-old war between vampires and werewolves escalates when a mysterious outsider becomes the key to a powerful transformation, and one soldier uncovers a truth that could end their eternal conflict. Next up for Action August is the oh-so-2003 UNDERWORLD. Also this week: Guessing the plots of the XXX movies, "late summer vibes", and Lance recommends a great lozenge. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "What's... this... ruckus?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord...
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414 - From Dusk til Dawn (1996)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
One night is all that stands between them and freedom. But it's going to be a hell of a night. Action August continues with 1996's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN. Two fugitives take a family hostage and force them to drive to a remote bar in Mexico. Once there, they must all fight for survival when the bar’s patrons reveal themselves to be bloodthirsty vampires. Also this week: Childhood pranks, we remember the band Godsmack exists, and is Ben a "Beach guy"? Warning: Lots of Tarantino impressions. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Why, out of all the...
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413 - Resident Evil (2002)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Survive the Horror. A new month! A new theme! Action August explodses with 2002's RESIDENT EVIL. A viral outbreak in a high-tech subterranean lab unleashes a horde of infected zombies, forcing a tactical response team to fight through deadly traps and mutated horrors. Amnesiac Alice discovers her tie to the experiment and the malevolent AI controlling it. Also this week: The movie's George Romero connection, whats wrong with the slogan "New Look Same Great Taste!", and questionable Milla Jovovich impressions, All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON...
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412 - Friday The 13th (2009)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Welcome to Crystal Lake. Summer Slasher month concludes with the 2009 remake of FRIDAY THE 13TH. Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize a group of young people at Crystal Lake, turning their trip into a deadly nightmare as Clay’s hunt for his sister leads him straight into Jason’s deadly domain. Also this week: Drops doesnt like Tony Hawk, Lance and Ben share a big pretzel, and the eternal question is asked: Just where does Jason Voorhees poop? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Kill for Mother..." ----- for tons of bonus content,...
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411 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Ark. Slasher Summer continues with regular guest Amanda Waltz from Pittsburgh City Paper as we jump back into the '70s with 1976's The Town That Dreaded Sundown. In the aftermath of World War II, a quiet town is terrorized by a faceless killer targeting young lovers, plunging the community into paranoia and fear. Also this week: Lance's Billboard story, the new reality show "Mandy's Manor", Mystery Science Theater, and The legend of "The Sackler" All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's...
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410 - Scream 3 (2000)
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
The most terrifying scream is always the last. Ben is BACK as Summer Slasher month continues with the 2000 sequel SCREAM 3. Sidney Prescott () must confront a killer who’s using the Stab 3 film set as their hunting ground. With old friends and new victims caught in the chaos, a shocking connection to her past is revealed. Also this week: Lance's miserable movie theater experience, the "problem" with the Scream Lore, the multiple different drafts of this wacky movie, and Ben will take a Blue String Thing if you got it. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode...
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A patron pick episode from patron "Fush Yu Schlong"!
A remote Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, making it the perfect hunting ground for a savage group of vampires. The survivors must find a way to outlast the blood-soaked darkness.
This week we're doing 2007's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT.
Also this week: BIG Pittsburgh Hardees news, "E-Bens", and how Lance likes to eat his Muffins.
All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!
"God? ... No God."
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30 Days of Night (2007)
Directed by David Slade
Written by Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, and Brian Nelson
Starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Mark Boone Junior, and Ben Foster
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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter
26:40 - "The Shpiel"
48:35 - Film Breakdown
01:45:25 - The Brain Bucket & Outro