M3GAN is the latest incarnation of AI horror. Just how scary is she? The gang dives into this latter-day Child's Play... or is it a Frankenstein story? Plus, we review James Wan's filmography (because even though he didn't direct this one, he produced it). And just how scared of AI should we be?
Your favorite horror podcast is back! Welcome our new co-host Mackenzie Gill, and our returning co-host Mo Zahedi. For our first episode back, we dive into M. Night Shyamalan's latest film A KNOCK AT THE CABIN, starring David Bautista. How does the film rank in Shyamalan's canon? And how does it compare to the original book, Cabin at the End of the World?
A mutant priest who wages war on heavy metal? Sounds like the perfect movie for JR. - a pastor who used to be in a metal band. JR. sits down with Tim Connery, writer/director of DEATH TO METAL. They talk about the similarities and differences between Christianity and metal, and how Tim brought such nuance to a film that could have settled for quite a bit less.
The Death of April is a new, very creepy found footage horror film set in 2002. JR. sits down with writer/director Ruben Rodriguez to discuss the film's long journey to the screen. Pay special attention to how Ruben got such realistic performances out of his actors.
JR. brings you a special installment of Don't Split Up! With the (ahem) advent of a new Christmas horror-comedy anthology called THE CHRISTMAS TAPES, JR. sits down with legends Vernon Wells and Dave Sheridan. Expect conversations about why horror is so great, the work of acting and the surprising connections between horror and comedy.
Jordan Peele's film debut is a stunning horror film grounded in the black experience in America. We investigate this new classic, paying special attention to how the film utilizes classic horror tropes to reveal the lived horror of black Americans. Plus: can we convince Stacey hypnosis is real? Quick! Someone grab a silver spoon!
Fifteen years after its horrifying debut, THE RING has a new sequel. Is RINGS any good? Does it add to the mythology of Samara? The gang dares to investigate... and you probably won't die seven days after you listen!
The Babadook and Under the Shadow are similar horror spectacles. Both use monsters as metaphors to explore the dark worlds of grief and war. Join the gang as we investigate these excellent chillers!
The gang welcomes Kate Sanchez to help us investigate Nicholas Winding Refn's latest film The Neon Demon. Does it count as horror? And what does it have to say about beauty, consumption and the male gaze? Plus: we reflection on our favorite horror of 2016 and look ahead at what's coming this year.
The gang returns just in time for the holidays with a double feature: the 1984 classic so-bad-it-was-banned SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT and its forgotten 2012 remake SILENT NIGHT. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!
Blair Witch is the surprise sequel to 1999's The Blair Witch Project. How well does the new film work? Will it change the horror genre like its predecessor did? Or is it the final nail in the found-footage coffin?
The gang pits the 1981 classic THE EVIL DEAD against its 2013 remake. How well does the original hold up? What does the new one get right? And what's the deal with that tree scene in both films?
The gang investigates the latest teamup from horror master Sam Rami and Fede Alvarez. DON'T BREATHE is an inversion of the classic Monster in the House trope. But how well does this film succeed?
The gang investigates two classics that prove remakes aren't always bad: THE THING from 1982 and THE FLY from 1986. Both films use the loss of bodily identity to explore deeper horrific themes. What did we make of them? Listen in!
A bonus episode! We explore the Netflix hit STRANGER THINGS. Why does everyone love this Stephen Spielberg meets Steven King show so much? PLUS get an exclusive look at a brand new project from horror author Orrin Grey and illustrator MS Corley!
LIGHTS OUT is the new horror film based on an ultra-creepy short film released a few years ago. The gang investigates the feature-length version. How scary is it? Does the premise work at length? And what does the film have to say about mental illness? PLUS: Stranger Things on Netflix and the new Ghostbusters!
Alien horror finds the gang investigating two decidedly unequal horror films. First up is found-footage-esque THE FOURTH KIND, which did not age well. Next up is the B-horror semi-classic EVENT HORIZON. Which did we love? Which gets four thumbs down?
The gang investigates James Wan's latest horror sensation THE CONJURING 2. We all agree it's one of the best horror films we've seen in years, but WHY is it so scary? PLUS: We investigate the true story of the Warrens and the original CONJURING film.
It's the 25th episode of Don't Split Up! In honor, we review some recent horror media we've been enjoying (or not). Next, we investigate the horror camp classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Unsurprisingly, the gang is divided!
Now that CLOWN is finally getting a US release, the gang investigates this horrifying new take on an old fear. We explore why we're so scared of clowns. And we talk to stars Andy Powers and Laura Allen to learn what it's like to be on the other side of the camera when the horror gets turned up to 11.
In honor of SLITHER's 10th anniversary, the gang investigates the James Gunn horror comedy classic. How does the film hold up after a decade?
The gang investigates Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror classic ALIEN and James Cameron's more action-packed sequel ALIENS. Why do these films still resonate after so many years?
The gang investigates the surprise sorta-sequel to Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane. This film is best experienced spoiler-free, so see the film and then dive in with us!
The gang investigates a new film hailed as a modern horror classic. But we're divided as to the film's merits. What do we make of The Witch? And where does the horror of witches lie?
The gang investigates the joys of the horror mashup - specifically why zombies and Victorian literature play so well together. Then they review the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Why are puppets so scary? The gang trace the history of dolls, puppets, and golems to uncover the thrill behind the new puppet horror film The Boy. What worked in this film? What didn't? Listen in and let us know what you thought of The Boy.
The gang investigates the new horror film THE FOREST, set in the infamous Suicide Forest in Japan and starring Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer. Though all agree the film is average, they are split as to whether this makes the film worth watching. Listen up - first half is spoiler-free!
