Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Neon Brainiacs is a retro horror movie podcast with hosts and independent filmmakers Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. From fan-favorite films to obscure deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding retro horror movies.
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408 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
07/02/2025
408 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
Some secrets will haunt you forever. A new month! A new theme! Summer Slasher month kicks off with the 1998 sequel I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. Still haunted by past horrors, Julie James () wins a trip to a remote island where she hopes to escape her trauma. As a storm traps her group, the hook-wielding killer returns to finish what he started. Also this week: The new song "Poptart Girl", we meet Will, Ben's son, and what would Ben do if Lance died? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'This island didn't have a murder rate until you people showed up!'" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1998) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , , and (Uncredited) ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:15 - "The Shpiel" 45:49 - Film Breakdown 01:49:20 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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407 - 28 Weeks Later (2007)
06/25/2025
407 - 28 Weeks Later (2007)
When days turn to weeks... ZOOMbie Month conlcudes with the 2007 sequel 28 WEEKS LATER. Six months after the Rage virus decimates Britain, the U.S. military helps repopulate a quarantined London—but when the virus resurfaces, chaos erupts once again. A family’s reunion inadvertently triggers a deadly resurgence. Also this week: A VH1 "Celebreality" history lesson, Lance remembers his time as the "Dairy Queen Q", and this movie's relation to the Iraq War. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'Blood makes me nauseous.'" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2007) Directed by Written by and Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:07 - "The Shpiel" 42:35 - Film Breakdown 01:37:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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406 - 28 Days Later (2002)
06/18/2025
406 - 28 Days Later (2002)
The Days Are Numbered ZOOMbie Month zooms ahead with the 2002 modern classic 28 DAYS LATER. In a post-apocalyptic Britain ravaged by a rage-inducing virus, a handful of survivors struggle to stay alive amid chaos and despair. Their journey reveals that the true threat may not be the infected, but the remnants of humanity itself. Also this week: Controversial, hot-button HAT TALK, Mars Bar vs Milky Way, and Lance gushes over the movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "'Repent, The End Is Extremely F---ing Nigh'" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2002) Directed by Written by Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:24 - "The Shpiel" 45:20 - Film Breakdown 01:48:00 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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405 - Rec (2007)
06/11/2025
405 - Rec (2007)
Experience Fear ZOOMbie Month continues with the 2007 Spanish Found footage classic REC. A television reporter and her cameraman follow a group of firefighters into a Barcelona apartment building, only to find themselves trapped inside as a mysterious infection spreads among the residents. As chaos escalates, their footage documents of the unfolding nightmare. Also this week: Ben rides a wild rollercoaster, an underrated Robin Williams role, and... Is Bob Hoskins in this movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "We have to tape everything, Pablo, for f---'s sake!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2007) Directed by & Written by , and Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:35 - "The Shpiel" 39:00 - Film Breakdown 01:20:55 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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404 - Dawn of the Dead (2004)
06/04/2025
404 - Dawn of the Dead (2004)
When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth. (Again) It's time get speedy folks, in honor of the release of 28 Years Later, we're doing fast zombies all month! First off of the starting line is Zack Snyder's 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD. A ragtag band of strangers barricade themselves inside a shopping mall as a relentless horde of sprinting zombies overruns civilization. With danger closing in from all sides, they hatch a desperate, high-octane escape plan that could be their only shot at survival. Also this week: Ben's "Nerf Nail", Lance can't stop laughing about Ben's old classmate, and plenty of Zack Snyder talk. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "I like this song." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2004) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:07 - "The Shpiel" 45:55 - Film Breakdown 01:42:05 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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403 - Cruel Jaws (1995)
05/28/2025
403 - Cruel Jaws (1995)
New Terror Surfaces. This week we dive into a film that somehow rips off the entire Jaws franchise at once: 1995's CRUEL JAWS. A rogue tiger shark, once a secret military weapon, escapes near Hampton Bay, FL, turning the waters deadly as the town prepares for a regatta. Meanwhile, struggling aquarium owner Dag Soerenson (Richard Dew) faces pressure from a corrupt landowner, unaware of the looming carnage. Also this week: Lance gets stung by another bee, Ben saves a baby bird, and all this film's stolen sharks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "We're gonna need a bigger HELICOPTER!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1995) Directed by Written by , , and Starring , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:35 - "The Shpiel" 41:20 - Film Breakdown 01:29:23 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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402 - Deep Blue Sea (1999)
05/21/2025
402 - Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner. This week we get deep with 1999's DEEP BLUE SEA. In an isolated underwater research facility, scientists experimenting on mako sharks to combat Alzheimer's disease inadvertently create hyper-intelligent predators that turn the lab into a terrifying battleground. The situation spirals out of control and the team must fight for survival against these super intelligent sharks. Also this week: Lance rallies against barbers, one of the of last big budget B movies, and we're going TOPSIDE again. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "What you've done is taken God's oldest killing machine and given it will and desire." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1999) Directed by Written by , , and Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:28 - "The Shpiel" 44:03 - Film Breakdown 01:37:20 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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401 - Jaws 2 (1978)
05/14/2025
401 - Jaws 2 (1978)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... It's sequel time! This week we dive in to 1978's JAWS 2. Amity is haunted once again by a terrifying shark, forcing Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) to confront the growing danger while others doubt his warnings (again). As tensions rise, a group of young sailors find themselves in a desperate fight for survival. Also this week: Lance's moving woes during a historic storm in Pittsburgh, Ben is curious about bird anatomy, and Roy Scheider really didnt want to do this movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Open wide OPEN WIDE! SAY 'AAH!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1975) Directed by Written by and Starring , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 21:44 - "The Shpiel" 38:19 - Film Breakdown 01:35:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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400 - Jaws (1975)
05/07/2025
400 - Jaws (1975)
You'll never go in the water again! Join us for our 400TH EPISODE as we celebrate by covering the massive classic 1975's JAWS. A small coastal town is terrorized by a monstrous great white shark, forcing police chief Brody (Roy Scheider), marine biologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), and grizzled shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw) to join forces in a desperate battle against the relentless predator. Will The Boys be sunk? Find out here! Also this week: Lance tries his best at a Jaws Shpiel, Bruce Springsteen's thoughts on Soccer, and plenty of Quint and Hooper Impressions All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "You're gonna need a bigger boat." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1975) Directed by Written by and Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:25 - "The Shpiel" 52:40 - Film Breakdown 02:12:55 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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399 - Lawnmower Man (1992)
04/30/2025
399 - Lawnmower Man (1992)
God made him simple. Science made him a god. Our Crow Sister Amanda Waltz returns as Technology Terror month concludes with 1992's THE LAWNMOWER MAN. Dr. Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) pushes the boundaries of science with his experiments in virtual reality and cognitive enhancement, seeking to unlock untapped human potential. But as his test subject, Jobe Smith (Jeff Fahey), rapidly evolves beyond expectations, the consequences spiral into a dangerous struggle for control, morality, and the future of intelligence itself. Will our heroes make it to the next level? Find out here! Also this week: Rain sticks, punk spiderweb butthole tattoos, and Lance tells us the major differences between the director's and theatrical cuts. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "This universe is mine. I am GOD here!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Lawnmower Man (1992) Directed by Brett Leonard Written by Brett Leonard and Gimel Everett Starring Pierce Brosnan, Jeff Fahey, Jenny Wright, and Dean Norris ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:57 - "The Schpiel" 37:50 - Film Breakdown 01:57:40 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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398 - Pulse (1988)
04/23/2025
398 - Pulse (1988)
The ultmate shocker. Technology Terror month continues with 1988's PULSE. While visiting his father in Los Angeles, David (Joey Lawrence) stays home alone and notices strange disturbances in the electrical appliances, later learning from an old man that a deadly, intelligent pulse is running through the grid. As the pulse tightens its grip on the neighborhood, David races to warn his father and stepmother—unaware that the real nightmare is only just beginning. Will The Boys be shocked? Find out here! Also this week: The "Mushroom Head Brothers", Ben's "chicken wing jeans", and there is no way you can go through life just eating pie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "I heard a man on TV one time say that 'paranoia' is just another word for 'heightened awareness." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pulse (1988) Written and Directed by Paul Golding Starring Joey Lawrence, Cliff De Young, Charles Tyner, and Roxanne Hart ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:40 - "The Schpiel" 49:45 - Film Breakdown 01:35:15 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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397 - Ghost in the Machine (1993)
04/16/2025
397 - Ghost in the Machine (1993)
Plug in to your worst nightmare. Technology Terror month continues with 1993's GHOST IN THE MACHINE. A serial killer's soul is transferred into a computer network after a freak accident, allowing him to continue his deadly spree through the electrical grid. As victims pile up, a determined woman, her tech-savvy son, and a skilled hacker team up to stop him before it's too late. Did The Boys find this one to be broad band quality or 56K? Find out here! Also this week: Our first computers, the return of "the butt cut", and Lance rants on A Minecraft Movie memes and a grumpy gas station Patron. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Excuse me... a little stiff. Caught a b**** of a virus." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Ghost in the Machine (1993) Directed by Rachel Talalay Written by William Davies and William Osborne Starring Karen Allen, Chris Mulkey, Ted Marcoux, and Will Horneff ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:00 - "The Schpiel" 45:42 - Film Breakdown 01:49:22 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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396 - Stay Alive (2006)
04/09/2025
396 - Stay Alive (2006)
Play It To Death. Technology Terror month continues with 2006's STAY ALIVE featuring frequent guest/nemesis Blake O'Donnell from BPO films! After playing an underground horror video game, game-loving Hutch and a group of friends discover that their characters' deaths in the game mirror real-life tragedies, leading them to investigate its sinister origins. As they delve deeper, they uncover a chilling connection to a terrifying historical force that refuses to stay buried. Is Game Over for The Boys? Find out here! Also this week: '06 Video Game Culture, the worst moving van in Pittsburgh, and Blake's take on raising teenagers (it isn't so bad). All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "B****, that's cheating! I'm not even dead yet!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Stay Alive (2006) Directed by William Brent Bell Written by William Brent Bell & Matthew Peterman Starring Jon Foster, Samaire Armstrong, Frankie Muniz, Jimmi Simpson, Sophia Bush, and Adam Goldberg ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:40 - "The Schpiel" &* Director's Cut Differences 52:25 - Film Breakdown 02:08:56 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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395 - Brainscan (1994)
04/02/2025
395 - Brainscan (1994)
Wanna play? I dare you. Technology Terror month begins with 1994's BRAINSCAN. When a horror-obsessed teen plays a mysterious game, he finds himself drawn into a twisted journey where the boundaries between virtual thrills and genuine terror dissolve. As the game’s cunning host, The Trickster, pushes him toward terrifying choices, he must unravel the truth behind the game’s grip before it consumes him completely. Will The Boys find themselves tricked or treated? Find out here! Also this week: '90s teen girl-lookin' windows, The Langella Jiggler, and A.I. Bits. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Real, unreal, what's the difference? So long as you don't get caught." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Brainscan (1993) Directed by John Flynn Written by Andrew Kevin Walker Starring Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith, and Amy Hargreaves ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 26:00 - "The Schpiel" 41:42 - Film Breakdown 01:38:40 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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394 - Blade (1998)
03/26/2025
394 - Blade (1998)
The power of an immortal. The soul of a human. The heart of a hero. Superhero inSanity month concludes with 1998's BLADE. Wesley Snipes is Blade, a relentless vampire hunter who walks between the human and undead worlds. As a sinister vampire faction rises, Blade faces a deadly conspiracy threatening humanity while uncovering secrets tied to his own origins. With The Boys think this sucks in all the right ways? Find out here! Also this week: Sleep freaks Lance out, the movie that makes Ben go "Boi-oi-oi-oing", the sitcom "Grounded for Life", and a surprise guest schpiel! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Some motherf---ers are always trying to ice-skate uphill." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Blade (1998) Directed by Stephen Norrington Written by David S. Goyer Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, and Donal Logue ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:00 - "The Schpiel" - Guest Schpiel by CJ Lightbourn 44:30 - Film Breakdown 01:36:35 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro
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393 - Faust: Love of the Damned (2000)
03/19/2025
393 - Faust: Love of the Damned (2000)
Everything has a price... Superhero inSanity continues! A month of horror-adjacent superhero movies! This week your hosts jump into total insanity with 2000's FAUST: LOVE OF THE DAMNED. A tormented amnesiac armed with deadly gauntlets, unravels a sinister pact that binds him to a shadowy figure of immense power. As he battles his inner demons and a web of dark conspiracies, his journey hurtles toward a reckoning that could shatter the boundaries of life and death. Are The Boys put through hell again? Find out here! Also this week: Lance runs down the tracks from Pure Moods, The Legend of Peppermint the Cat, and one of the most "WTF?!" scenes in Neon Brainiacs history. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Too much blood? ...Or not enough?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Faust: Love of the Damned (2000) Directed by Brian Yuzna Written by David Quinn Starring Mark Frost, Jeffrey Combs, Isabel Brook, and Andrew Divoff ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:00 - "The Schpiel" 42:00 - Film Breakdown 01:31:00 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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392 - Spawn (1997)
03/12/2025
392 - Spawn (1997)
Born in darkness. Sworn to justice. This week Amanda Waltz is BACK to help cover 1997's SPAWN as Superhero inSanity month continues! Killed and reborn as a Hellspawn, betrayed marine Al Simmons must wrestle with his haunting past and the dark deal that binds him to a demonic purpose. His journey builds to a decisive showdown that could alter his fate forever. Are The Boys going to be wormfood? Find out here! Also this week: Lance gives a detailed breakdown of Image Comics, Ben and Amanda tell pee stories, and the return of "Real Millvale Shit"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Aren't there any normal people left on Earth? Or is everybody just back from Hell?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! ----- Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé Written by Alan B. McElroy Starring Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, and Martin Sheen
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391 - The Guyver (1991)
03/05/2025
391 - The Guyver (1991)
Part human. Part alien. Pure superpower. Superhero inSanity month begins! A month of horror-adjacent superhero movies. We kick off with the 1991 cult classic THE GUYVER. Sean Barker bonds with a powerful alien biosuit becoming a target for a dangerous corporation and their mutated beasts. He must wield his newfound abilities to protect those he loves and uncover the truth behind the Guyver unit. Are The Boys transformed? Find out here! Also this week: Lance's malfunctioning soundboard, Craig is an evil name, lunchboxes, and nunchucks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "You can't kill me. I've been rejected by death." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Guyver (2001) Directed by Screaming Mad George & Steve Wang Written by Jon Purdy Starring Mark Hamill, Jack Armstrong, and Vivian Wu
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390 - Event Horizon (1998)
02/26/2025
390 - Event Horizon (1998)
Infinite space - Infinite terror. This week your favorite spaces cases cover the 1997 sci-fi horror Event Horizon. In 2047, a long-lost starship mysteriously reappears in orbit around Neptune, prompting a rescue mission that quickly turns nightmarish. As the crew delves deeper into the ship's dark secrets, they encounter unimaginable horrors that push them to the brink of sanity. Were The Boys put through Hell? Find out here! Also this week: Stink bomb stories, the movie's relation to Doom and Hellraiser, and New Weird Candy returns! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Event Horizon (2001) Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Written by Philip Eisner Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, and Kathleen Quinlan
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389 - Candyman (1992)
02/19/2025
389 - Candyman (1992)
We dare you to say his name five times! This week comedian and rapper Terry Jones join your hosts to talk about his new single "Swervin' Like Swayze" and to cover the 1992 classic Candyman! Helen Lyle, a graduate student, delves into the Candyman myth and accidentally summons the spirit, leading to a string of horrifying events. As she uncovers Candyman's tragic history, she becomes increasingly entangled in his deadly legend. Will The Boys succumb to his charm? Find out here! Also this week: Chicago's famous upside-down pizza, this movie's similarities to Ghostbusters, and why is there always a sled in Applebees? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Be my victim." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Candyman (1992) Directed by Bernard Rose Written by Bernard Rose Starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, and Xander Berkeley
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388 - Valentine (2001)
02/12/2025
388 - Valentine (2001)
Remember that kid everyone ignored on Valentine's Day? - He remembers you. Love is in the air this week your palentines cover the 2001 slasher Valentine. A vengeful masked killer targets former high school bullies on Valentine's Day. As the bodies pile up, the surviving friends must unmask the murderer before becoming the next victims. Will The Boys survive this St. Valentine's Day Massacre? Find out here! Also this week: Lance's summercamp heartbreak, Ben's plagarism of a Blink song, and the gift that keeps on giving: TLC's CrazySexyCool. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Roses are red, Violets are Blue, They'll need dental records to identify you." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Valentine (2001) Directed by Jamie Blanks Writen by Tom Savage, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers Starring Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, and Marley Shelton
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387 - Anaconda (1997)
02/05/2025
387 - Anaconda (1997)
When you can't breathe, you can't scream. Snake fans rejoice! This week your hosts embrace a Patreon Pick brought to you by patron Jamie Derelict: 1997's Anaconda. Director Terri Flores and her team of documentarians venture deep into the Brazilian rainforest in search of a mysterious tribe, but soon find themselves ensnared in a deadly game when they encounter a mysterious adventurer and a monstrous anaconda. They then must fight for survival against the predator’s tightening grip. Will The Boys get choked out? Find out here! Also this week: Lance and an A.I. song writer write an N.B. song, Dateline's Stoned Phillips, and the best Jon Voight impersonations on the web. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "This river can kill you in a thousand ways." ----- Directed by Luis Llosa Starring Jennifer Lopez, John Voight, Ice Cube, Eric Stoltz and Owen Wilson
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386 - Jason X (2001)
01/29/2025
386 - Jason X (2001)
Evil gets an upgrade. BANG-UARY concludes as your hosts return to their old buddy Jason Voorhees with the 2001 installment JASON X. Jason Voorhees is cryogenically frozen at the start of the 21st century, only to be discovered and revived in the 25th century where he stalks and kills the young crew of spaceship Grendel. Will The Boys make it to Earth II alive? Find out here! Also this week: Lance's snowmageddon story, "Foreplay the 13th", and the fim's amazing score. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Jason-f---ing-Voorhees, that's what's going on!" ----- Directed by James Isaac Starring Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Chuck Campbell, and featuring David Cronenberg
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385 - Tremors (1990)
01/22/2025
385 - Tremors (1990)
The monster movie that breaks new ground. BANG-UARY continues! All bangers, all month! This week your hosts are joined by their old friend, Amanda Waltz, to cover the 1990 monster movie TREMORS! Giant underground worms terrorize the tiny community of Perfection, Nevada. It's up to two handymen and a seismologist to figure out and stop what's going on. Are The Boys going to be wormfood? Find out here! Also this week: Lance's "Crow sister", MEAN WORMS, and a stunning new revelation in the Can't Hardly Wait Game! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "I've got a goddamn plan!" ----- Directed by Ron Underwood Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire
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384 - The Exorcist (1974)
01/15/2025
384 - The Exorcist (1974)
Somewhere between science and superstition, there is another world. The world of darkness. BANG-UARY continues! All bangers, all month! This week your hosts cover the 1973 classsic THE EXORCIST! An evil force has inhabited the boy of young Regan MacNiel. Assisted by seasoned excorcist Farther Merrin, Catholic counselor Father Karras must face his own crisis of faith before he can help the young girl. Are the boys be pea soup? Find out here! Also this week: Buffets, '90s Commercials, and the Pazuzu Pizza Hut Pizza All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "What an excellent day for an exorcism." ----- Directed by William Friedkin Starring Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Linda Blair, and Max Von Sydow
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383 - Scream 2 (1997)
01/08/2025
383 - Scream 2 (1997)
Someone has taken their love of sequels one step too far. BANG-UARY continues! All bangers, all month! This week your hosts cover the 1997 sequel SCREAM 2! Two years after the events of the first film, a new Ghostface killer terrorizes Sidney Prescott and Windsor College. Will the boys live to see another sequel? Find out here! Also this week: "Mounds" stories, remembering *69 and caller ID, and why does Jamie Kennedy use a stupid English Accent? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "It's a perfect example of life imitating art imitating life."
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382 - Saw (2004)
01/01/2025
382 - Saw (2004)
Every puzzle has its pieces. Happy New Year! Get ready for BANG-UARY! All bangers, all month! To kick it off, your hosts jump in to the 2004 runaway success story SAW! Adam and Dr. Lawrence Gordon wake up on opposite ends of a dead body. They are the latest victims of The Jigsaw killer. They must either escape ot play by his sick rules. Is it GAME OVER for the boys? Find out here! Also this week: We go down a Burger King rabbit hole, the very American Dr. Gordon, and Big Saw Trap Pee Wee. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "I want to play a game."
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381 - Black Christmas (1974)
12/25/2024
381 - Black Christmas (1974)
Christmas is coming early this year... And it's murder. It's the conclusion of HoHo-HORROR Month! This week for our special Christmas Day episode your hosts dive to the 1974 classic: BLACK CHRISTMAS! A group of sorority sisters receive threatening phone calls during the Christmas season. As the tension escalates, a police officer and a sorority sister struggle to protect the girls and uncover the identity of a murderer. Will The Boys have a killer Christmas? Find out here! Also this week: Ben learns what Skibidi Toilet is, the one time Lance met Margot Kidder, and Bo Rics is definitely a real hair salon. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Just like having a wart removed."
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380 - Santa's Slay (2005)
12/18/2024
380 - Santa's Slay (2005)
He's making a list... Pray you're not on it. HoHo-HORROR Month continues as The Boys are joined this week by the director of the new film "Curtains For Christmas", Steve Rudzinski, to cover 2005's SANTA'S SLAY! Starring wrestler Bill Goldberg! It's been 1000 years and Satan's son, Santa, is free of the servitude that kept him giving. Now he can finally do what he does best: Slay. And he's starting in Hell... Township, Canada. Also this week: Steve's new Christmas movie reviews, a Home Alone Rabbit hole, Ben's Weezer Reddit fame, and the origins of "The Circle Game." All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "WHO'S NEXT?"
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379 - P2 (2007)
12/11/2024
379 - P2 (2007)
A new level of fear. It's HoHo-HORROR Month! This week our hosts explore 2007's P2! Corporate exec Angela finds herself trapped in her building's parking garage on Christmas Eve. She quickly learns that an obsessive security guard, Thomas, isn't there to help. Will The Boys get out or are they parked *very* long-term? Find out here! Also this week: The Millvale Grunch, Ben's love of Corn Bread, why Wes Bentley has zero memory of this movie, and we answer the age old question: What's Pauly Shore's best movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Way to ruin Christmas, assh*le."
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