A group of friends get together via webcam and end up getting picked off one by one. Sound familiar? It should, but this time there's no ghost doing the killing! The most Internet-savvy gruesome twosome review Unfriended: Dark Web and try not to get cyber-stalked and murdered in the process. You probably wouldn't like what's on our computers anyway.
Grave over, man... grave over. Horror video games have been around for a few decades, but their mark on horror culture as a whole is astounding. Barnabas and Samael discuss some of their favorites in this episode, as well as the evolution and influence of the fast-rising horror gaming market.
You thought you were rid of them... but no! They're back in the flesh, together, just like another unlikely horror pair: Freddy and Jason! Your hosts, Barnabas and Samael, team up to discuss the classic crossover film in this 20th episode special.
Oh say can you hear... the newest episode of Grave Discussions!? In this special 4th of July-themed episode, Barnabas and Samael discuss a few great films to check out during the holiday week. Cook up those brats, pop some fireworks, and then sit back and enjoy!
No, we’re not talking about Elvis, or even Ash Williams. Barnabas and Samael return to instead discuss the influence, legacy, and future of prolific horror storyteller Stephen King and the on-screen adaptations inspired by his work. There’s also a spooky new found-footage contestant on the Chopping Block.
Sometimes, dead is better ... following the announcement of the beginning of principal photography for 2019's remake of Pet Sematary, Barnabas and Samael take a retrospective look at the original film from 1989 and what makes it so beloved.
Hereditary is the talk of the underworld. The hotly-anticipated psychological horror film has taken hold of audiences and won't let go, but what do Barnabas and Samael have to say about it? The answer may shock you... Please note: the full review of Hereditary does contain spoilers!
The 80s: a true golden age for horror. So what happened? Barnabas and Samael talk the last great "golden age" and hypothesize when the next great era of horror will be, and why. Is that time now? Also, the gruesome twosome discuss "Angel Heart" in this weeks Cult Corner!
Urban legends are a thing of the past... literally! In this episode, Barnabas and Samael return to cover one of the most harrowing and infamous of them all: Candyman. They also axe a segment for good and realize an important lesson... don't go into unexplored caves!
What happens when you get three people who all believe that they're monsters under one roof, and film it? "The Monster Project!" Barnabas and Samael tackle the indie found footage film and how it may or may not have helped keep the the subgenre relevant. They also explore independent smash hit "It Follows" on the Chopping Block.
A black-gloved killer ... a sharp object ... nubile teenage girls ... a dramatic 70's score. These are some of the defining features of the Italian giallo film, a horror subgenre unknown to much of the English-speaking movie audience. Barnabas and Samael navigate the murder and intrigue from beyond the grave to educate you on it! They also revisit 1981 slasher Final Exam in this week's Chopping Block.
Last time on Grave Discussions ... Next on Grave Discussions ... Barnabas and Samael are back! And again ... and again, in space! Or in 'da hood!' They can't make up their minds, just like many horror movie sequels. Your fiendish hosts explore the realm of sequels in this episode and highlight some good ones, and some that never should have been made in the first (or second?) place!
Independent horror cinema has been becoming relevant again, and who better to discuss the intricacies of this massive market of a film than Barnabas and Samael? The fright-marish friends join forces once again to talk "indie" horror and cover a hidden 80s gem. Also, listeners beware ... the 'Chopping Block' returns!
In a special episode featuring the first very guest "ghost", Sports Radio Detroit's very own Roger Castillo, the pernicious podcasting duo of Barnabas and Samael return to discuss Scream, a horror franchise that strips the genre down to it's bare "bones!" Hear what they have to say about its influence on horror and its future!
P.S. Your hosts would like to apologize for the drop in quality at the end of this episode; there was an extreme error with the recording microphone, but the episode as a whole sounds fantastic as usual!
Jim from "The Office" gets fatherly and learns sign language in Platinum Dunes' highly-anticipated new creature feature "A Quiet Place," and Barnabas and Samael give you their full review of the film! Did it live up to the hype, or did it fall on deaf ears? The dreadful duo also checks out the ultra-indie title "Terrifier" and a low-key cult classic featuring a deformed twin and a ... basket?
Get ready for a MONSTROUS episode of Grave Discussions as the bluntest, no-holds-barred (g)hosts on the Internet discuss the history and state of monster movies. From the creatures of yesteryear, as tall as skyscrapers, to the menacing monstrosities present in contemporary monster movies like "A Quiet Place," Barnabas and Samael share their thoughts and knowledge of these beings in horror cinema. Also covered are trending Netflix film "Clown" and a creature in the Cult Corner that manages to ter...
Your favorite ghouls return from the Grave to discuss modern horror films that pay homage to classics from the 1980s. They also decide whether or not to chop new Netflix original "The Ritual," and preview the trailer for the highly-anticipated film "A Quiet Place."
The fang-tastic podcasting duo of Barnabas and Samael are back to discuss a topic that is near and dear to their no-longer-beating hearts: slasher movies! Specifically, they talk about the decline of the slasher sub-genre overall and lack of new, original slashers, but also posit ways to bring it back to the horror world. Also included are leprechauns, a baby-faced killer (literally!) and new paranormal film "The Lodgers."
The Strangers captivated and terrified audiences back in 2008, and now Barnabas and Samael are back to review the much-anticipated follow-up, "The Strangers: Prey at Night" (**SPOILERS AHEAD**). Also discussed is a classic J-horror film, a new slasher, and new anthology film "Ghost Stories."
