20 years later, Batman Begins still feels like the moment superhero movies grew up. Christopher Nolan’s reboot didn’t just save Batman — it reshaped Hollywood. This week, we’re joined by Brett from Dissect That Film to break down how fear, identity, and a bold new vision turned Batman Begins into the blueprint for every grounded reboot that followed. Follow Dissect That Film at https://open.spotify.com/show/6wFbhr2tf0LJX1VrgCoOB5 NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion n...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 361
In this special crossover with The VHS Club, we revisit Explorers (1985), the Joe Dante directed sci-fi adventure where kids build a spaceship and meet aliens who learned everything from late-night TV. We dig into childhood nostalgia, River Phoenix’s breakout role, and why this forgotten gem deserves more love despite the weird alien flirtation. If you’re into Stranger Things, Goonies, or 80s cult classics, this one’s for you We dive into: 🛠️ The ultimate nerdy kid dream setup 👾 Cartoony alien...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 360
In this episode of The Cinema Psychos Show, we’re joined by Pittsburgh filmmakers Aero Rae and Jake Hecht to unpack the chaos that is Final Destination: Bloodlines. From MRI-induced body horror to Tony Todd’s emotional farewell, we dissect how this sixth entry turns death into a Rube Goldberg cartoon — and why we might secretly love it. We dive into the franchise’s tone shift, the absurd kill setups (yes, the lawnmower and the exploding piercings), and whether this over-the-top sequel actually e...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 359
What makes Heretic (2024) one of A24’s most divisive horror films to date? In this movie review, we dive into a slow-burn thriller where Hugh Grant channels cold charisma as a philosophical villain challenging everything you believe — literally. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place), the film traps two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) in a psychological mind game that unpacks faith, control, and the seductive power of certainty. Buckle up — this one’s g...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 358
The twist wasn’t the only betrayal… In this episode of the Cinema Psycho Show, we dig into The Village (2004), the film that marks the moment M. Night Shyamalan may have officially turned on his audience. With a nonsensical twist, stilted dialogue, and characters that act like NPCs in a period drama fever dream, The Village feels less like a film and more like M. Night yelling “You expected brilliance? Here’s a blind girl in the woods.” We dive into: Whether this movie is a deliberate act of sab...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 357
Horror icon Brian Yuzna joins us to share the wild true stories behind Society, Re-Animator, and Return of the Living Dead 3. From body horror to zombie romance, this interview dives deep into how Yuzna came to Hollywood—and rewired the genre from the inside out. RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3 & SOCIETY AT SHOCK-A-GO-GO FILM FESTIVAL!! Join legendary director Brian Yuzna at the Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival for one unforgettable night of cult horror and live performance: 🧟 Return of the Living D...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 356
What happens when a devoted fan becomes your worst nightmare? Misery (1990) isn’t just a psychological thriller — it’s a terrifyingly accurate portrait of toxic fandom, long before the age of Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit backlash. In this episode of the Cinema Psychos Show, we dive deep into Rob Reiner’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, breaking down why Annie Wilkes might be the most disturbingly realistic villain in horror movie history. We explore the real-life inspiration behind M...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Sometimes....Dead is Better This week, we are joined by returning guest, Anastasia Elfman to dig up the horror of Pet Sematary (1989), the unsettling Stephen King adaptation directed by Mary Lambert and starring Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Fred Gwynne, and a murderous toddler you’ll never forget. They unpack what makes this film so brutally effective—especially for parents—while roasting Louis Creed for being the world’s worst doctor, husband, and homeowner. From zombie cats to Wendigo lore and...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 354
The master of horror himself, Stephen King, steps behind the camera in 1986’s “Maximum Overdrive.” A movie where the only thing that is frightening is the behind the scenes terror caused by an unhinged writer/director amidst one of their worst bouts of substance abuse. Master of Horror he may be, but King’s tale of sentient electronics and trucks (but not cars) is one of the most boring entries into his catalog of terror. But what is it that makes this movie so terrible? Join us with special gue...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 353
This week we are kicking off Stephen King month with his very first novel and his very first film adaptation! 1976’s Carrie directed by Brian DePalma and starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. And back with us again is our good friend and collaborator, Anastasia Elfman! For those of us who were bullied in high school, Carrie hits home illustrating how cruel and how much of a nightmare high school can be for those of us who are different and can feel like a bit of a revenge fantasy for the “weir...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Did you know Sam Raimi, visionary Director behind The Evil Dead and the Spiderman Trilogy one time made a western? Not only that but its absolutely amazing! This week we are heading to the old west to review 1995's The Quick and the Dead. A gunslinger revenge film with one of the deepest rosters of amazing actors. From complete unknowns like Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio to established A-listers like Gene Hackman and Sharon Stone. This film packs a literally punch and pays homage to the sp...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 351
What happens when Henry Selick, the Director of a Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, and James and The Giant Peach decides to create a live action film? You get the insanity that is Monkeybone. This dark fantasy/gross out comedy stars Brendan Fraser, Bridgette Fonda, the voice of John Tutoro, and zombie Chris Kattan and when it released in 2001, it failed at the box office and marked the short end to Henry Selick’s live action career. But does this movie deserve all the hate? And are there el...
Mar 22, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 350
It's St. Patrick's Day and you know what that means! A visit with our old friend, The Leprechaun! This week, we are back from Da Space and now in Da Hood with Leprechaun in The Hood from 2000. This movie features our green friend battling to get a magic flute back from a trio of down on their luck amateur rap musicians while also dealing with a very angry Ice T in one of the most bizarre direct to video entries in the franchise. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion ne...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 349
We watched Bio-Dome (1996) so you don’t have to—and trust us, you’re welcome. This 1996 Pauly Shore "comedy" is a chaotic, cringe-filled disaster that somehow became a cult classic. Join us as we break down every painfully absurd moment of this eco-themed trainwreck, from its baffling plot to its questionable humor. Whether you’re a 90s nostalgia junkie or just love roasting bad movies, this episode is for you. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion newsletter for the p...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Is Captain America: Brave New World on track to be a $400 Million Dollar Hulk-Sized Flop or are the negative reviews a bit over blown? This week, we are gliding into another entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Where last year’s Deadpool & Wolverine gave us a glimmer of hope in a MCU that embraces doing something a bit different, Captain America: Brave New World just feels like a harsh snap back to reality…and super hero fatigue. But does this movie deserve all the hate? And if so what ...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 347
Is the book always better than the movie???? NOT ALWAYS! This week, we are digging through our top picks of movies that manage to triumph over their literary source material and why books traditionally have had the edge when it comes to film adaptations. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion newsletter for the podcast that will feature EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT, our raw discussions on movies, tv, and life that don't fit the podcast! We're calling it "UNCUT REELS!" SIGN U...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 346
It's Valentine's Day (well...a few days after) and what better way to tell someone you love them by scarring them for life at a 6th grade dance so that they grow up to be David Boreanaz with a bloody nose and make it their mission to murder you with hallmark greeting cards while wearing a cupid mask. This week, we are talking about Valentine from 2001. One of the last major slashers of the early 2000's that was playing off the coat tails of Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Urban Lege...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are cinematic masterpieces. And 1990's The Godfather Part III is viewed by most as the cinematic red-headed step child that lives in your attic eating fish heads. But does this movie deserve all the hate? And after 35 years does this greek tragedy of an epilogue about a family of gangsters deserve another look? We're here to answer today if The Godfather Part III is really that awful. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a w...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 344
In honor of the passing of David Lynch, we are taking a very analytical look at two of David Lynch's masterpieces; Blue Velvet & Mulholland Drive. Blue Velvet (1986) starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rosselini, Laura Dern, and Dennis Hopper presents the dual worlds within the town of Lumberton and how the discovery of a human ear by Jeffery played by Kyle MacLachlan leads him down a dark path into the town's seedy underworld. Mulholland Drive (2001) starring Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, and...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Join us on the Cinema Psychos Show as we dive into the best and worst films of 2024! From the surprisingly good Transformers One, Dune Part Two, and Nosferatu to the absolute train wrecks like Megalopolis, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter, we cover it all. Did your favorite films make the cut? Which ones left us scratching our heads in disbelief? Watch the episode to find out, and don’t forget to share your thoughts on the best and worst movies of 2024 in the comments below! NEWSLETTER and UNCU...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 342
We gave you week 1 of our year in review, but we are going to make ya wait an extra week for part 2! Think of it as us building up suspense...speaking of suspense, as a treat while you wait we break down arguably one of the best horror movies of the year that tickled the mind and upset the stomach, The Substance. Gear up for close up of butts, spooky palm trees, and some of the most relentless social commentary this side of the silver screen! What's so amazing about the Substance is for it being...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 341
2024 has been a rollercoaster for the film industry, and it’s not just the movies that left us scratching our heads. From box office disasters to films that couldn’t live up to the hype, Hollywood’s been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. But it wasn’t just the flops that made waves — shocking entertainment news and unexpected controversies kept the drama going behind the scenes. In this episode, we’re diving into the films that bombed, the headlines that took everyone by surprise, and ...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 340
This week, we are closing out the holidays with our good friend, Art The Clown with Terrifier 3, the latest installment in the cult horror franchise by Damien Leone. Join us as we discuss the film's over-the-top gore, its unapologetic approach to horror, and how it serves as a bold middle finger to Hollywood's reliance on CGI. We explore the practical effects that make this film stand out, the character dynamics that kinda aren't there, and our desire for Damien Leone to branch out a bit in the ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Is Nosferatu the most hauntingly beautiful horror film of the year? Robert Eggers sure thinks so, and after watching, we might just agree! This week, we’re sinking our teeth into Eggers' latest gothic masterpiece, Nosferatu. Joined by special guest Jordan Dwayne, we break down the film’s eerie cinematography, the deeply unsettling performances—especially Willem Dafoe’s—and the themes of fear, sexuality, and terror that permeate every shadowy frame. We’re also diving into the occult vibes, the cu...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 338
This week on Cinema Psycho Show, we're taking a wild ride to Mars! Get ready for a deep dive into the infamous Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, a movie so bizarre, it might just be the weirdest Christmas film of all time. From Santa Claus acting like he’s on every drug imaginable to Martians kidnapping him for their alien children, we break down all the strange, low-budget madness that makes this holiday classic (or disaster) a must-see for bad movie fans! In this episode, we cover: Why Santa ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 337
Is Jingle All the Way the ultimate holiday chaos movie? We think so! This week, The VHS Club Podcast is diving into the festive frenzy of Jingle All the Way. Join us for a hilarious watch-along and commentary as we relive Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wild quest to snag the last Turbo Man action figure. From mall mayhem to reindeer showdowns, this movie delivers the holiday laughs we didn’t know we needed! But why has Jingle All the Way become such a nostalgic holiday staple? And is it really as outra...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 336
Is the best batman movie ever a 1993 box office bomb that Warner Bros. Failed to market properly? We think so! This week we are reviewing Batman: Mask of The Phantasm. The first animated feature film coming off the heels of Batman The Animated Series’s first season. The film is unique in its approach to focus more on Batman himself and his reasoning for donning the cape and cowl rather than focus on his rogues gallery. But what is it about this animated movie that has been able to capture the es...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 335
In this episode, we dive into Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving, a holiday slasher inspired by classics like My Bloody Valentine and April Fool’s Day. Known for its over-the-top gore, the film trades the gritty charm of its 2007 Grindhouse trailer for a polished, modern aesthetic. Did Thanksgiving lose its edge in the transition to a full-length feature, or does it offer a fresh twist on the slasher genre? Join us as we explore the film’s highs, lows, and its place in the horror hall of fame. NEWSLETTER a...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Is Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy a Cult Classic or a Misunderstood Failure? This week we are taking a look into the 1996 film 'Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy.' We'll explore the dark humor, production challenges, and cultural reception of this controversial comedy. With a blend of nostalgic appreciation and critical analysis, we'll question whether this movie was simply ahead of its time. Tune in to hear our thoughts on performances, key sketches, and behind-the-scenes stories that might make you...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Why did Joker: Folie à Deux fail so hard critically and commercially? In this episode of The Cinema Psycho Show, Brian and John dive into the highly anticipated yet widely panned 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' We explore why the movie failed both critically and commercially despite its ambitious approach. The discussion reveals that the root cause might lie in the unrealistic expectations set by fans and the marketing strategies of Warner Bros. Join us as we discuss whether the sequel was a misunderstoo...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 332
