This week, the guys try to see if Borgman >= Manborg (spoiler alert: no, but it's a great discussion anyway!). Plus we have the shortest round of "Is It Horror?" ever over A Clockwork Orange , Mike's Barely There News, and more in this episode of Slashercast!
Dave, Mike and returning guest D.A. Chaney visit the past to save the future as they discuss and review X-Men: Days of Future Past . There are mixed feelings among this group about some of the past entries in this franchise. Does Days of Future Past reignite the X-Men series or should it be hunted down by Sentinels and destroyed?
The first major argument on SlasherCast was over Lucky McKee's The Woman. So what happens when All Cheerleaders Die comes up on the review block? And, it's the return of the SlasherCast Game Show. Will Mike score a point? All this, Mike's News and more!
On the first Side Effect of the Summer 2014 movie season Dave, New Jersey Nick, Mike, and guest Steve from Chicago, discuss and review Gareth Edward's reboot of Godzilla . You'll also get a discussion of trailers for some upcoming blockbuster films.
This week, the guys ooze on in to Mike's pick, 1988's The Blob remake and revel in the glory of Kevin Dillon's fantastic mullet. Plus, an extended Mike's News with lots and lots of trailers. All this and so much more in this episode of SlasherCast.
This week on SlasherCast, we finally find out where the money went as the guys prepare to taste the kool-aid of Ti West's The Sacrament to see how it tastes. Then, the guys look at a list of the supposedly top shocking moments in horror movies to see if they agree. Of course, we also get some of Mike's News and Dave's Grammar Corner. This and so much more in this episode of SlasherCast.
At last...at long last...SlasherCast actually talks about, well, SLASHERS. After a fun review of the 80s cult classic Slumber Party Massacre, the guys have an intelligent, in-depth discussion about the popular subgenre, covering its roots, its tropes, and its staying power. Then they share some of their personal favorites before reading fan responses. All this plus horror news and a surprise Muppet appearance. Check it out!
In the 25th episode of the Side Effect Dave, Ted, and recurring guest D.A. Chaney discuss Gareth Evan's The Raid 2. The trailers for this film exhibit mayhem that rivals any Hollywood action film. Does The Raid 2 continue the excitement and intensity of its predecessor? Listen to the episode to find out.
Buckle up and get comfortable.. You're in for a ride this week as the guys talk about the movies you shouldn't be watching on Netflix in our unrecommend feature. Then they take a good hard look into Oculus to see if what's reflected back is a pretty picture. But before we can do all that, you get the most epic opening to the show ever, and Mike's News.
It's old school time as the guys jump in the way-back machine, set the dial to 1985 and get a bellyful of The Stuff. Here's hoping it's not past it's expiration date. Afterwards, Ted leads the guys through not one, but two lists with a modicum of anger spilling out. First, there's Mike's News and everything else you love about SlasherCast. Psst - You've got some white on you
It's been a while since the boys have done a double review, but they're back, and both movies are even legitimately horror! How about that? First up is the highly anticipated horror musical, Stage Fright . The guys have been really hyped up for it, but will it hit a sour note? Then, found-footage Chronicle-with-vampires styled Afflicted pleasantly surprises your five fingers who raise way more than one finger in salute. Mike's News and lots of fun discussion on this episode of SlasherCast...
This week, the guys get Tromatized as they take on Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1, a bombastic bout of boobs, blood and buffoonery. Then, the guys settle in for a list of The Deaths of Horror Cinema's Most Annoying Characters, and no, that doesn't include Jack's Dice character. All this, Mike's News and a lot more on this episode.
On this week's episode, Father Jack comes back to hear more Horror Movie Confessions. This time around, he hears our Wall of Shame confessions and all of yours too. But before services start, the guys gather 'round to talk up Dave's pick, Event Horizon, a long requested review. All this and Mike's News. Now say a few Hail Marys and download the show!
It's time for one of the most anticipated episodes yet as the five fingers bring some closure to a news item mentioned in episode 1 and finally review Spike Lee's Oldboy remake. You may be surprised at the results. Then, hirsute quizmaster Ted leads the others through a quick but entertaining round of SlasherCast Trivia. And as if that weren't enough to whet your whistle, Mike's News gets thrown in there too. It's a good one, folks. 24:05 - News 54:39 - Oldboy (2013) Review 1:09:33 - Oldboy (201...
On Episode 129, Slashercast delves into the world of dares and indecent proposals with the movie Cheap Thrills , starring Pat Healy, Ethan Embry and David Koechner. Does the movie have a new take on the "What would you do if" genre or fall into the same old traps? You'll also get a fresh installment of Mike's news, in which a good section of time is spent discussing Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies with our resident sports entertainment guru, New Jersey Nick. All this and possibly more on Episode 129 o...
This week's show opens with the closest and most debated Horror Movie Fight Club yet when the guys pit Alien against John Carpenter's The Thing. The result was surprising, but not unsurprisingly disputed. Who won? Listen to find out. Then, we go to Ted's pick. This time around Ted elects to test our limits with Irreversible, the French rape-revenge thriller told Memento style. You'll also get Mike's News, a metric ton of trailer reviews and more on this episode of SlasherCast. 13:14 - News 52:18...
It's Episode 127, and this week, the five fingers of SlasherCast roll themselves into a fist to take on the studio cut of Joe Lynch's Knights of Badassdom. We determine that at least one of those syllables is right. But before that, you get Mike's news and a discussion of two, count 'em two lists you won't believe. All this and more on this week of SlasherCast! 17:10 - News 44:30 - Top 10 List Discussion 1:22:44 - Knights of Badassdom Review
After the epic Dear Slashercast in Episode 125 only Jack, New Jersey Nick, and Dave have recovered enough to review Nurse 3D. We also get Dave's 5 Minute News and a discussion about some of our favorite ridiculous horror movies. 10:39 News 18:25 Ridiculous Movie Discussion 1:01:31 Nurse 3D Review
It's Episode 125 and you know what that means! It's time for another round of Dear Slashercast, and holy shit, we were sent a lot of questions! Thanks again to everyone who submitted. We start off with a very brief installment of Mike's News and a brief Jack rant. We follow this with our review of the 1984 classic, Night of the Comet. All this, fat cosplay derailment, and so much more on this episode of Slashercast. 0:00 - Introduction 09:24 - News 14:48 - Jack's Rant 28:20 - Review: Night of th...
And now, something completely different. Nick and Ted step away from horror to give a short review of Martin Scorsese's latest Oscar-bound flick: The Wolf of Wall Street.
It's the return to extreme horror you've been waiting for as in this episode, the five fingers delve into the dark waters of August Underground for Nick's pick, Mordum. Then, the guys discuss the role of snuff films (or purported snuff films at least) in horror and how far is too far. Plus, you get Mike's news to round out another great episode of SlasherCast.
On this episode of Slashercast, the world of Mumblegore is visited with a review of Joe Swanberg's 24 Exposures starring Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett. Does the crew behind some of Slashercast's favorites like V/H/S and You're Next strike gold or strike out? Mike returns this week to deliver his weekly roundup of horror news and trailers. All this and a discussion about movies we disliked on first viewing, but enjoyed the second time we watched it. 11:29 - News 35:23 - Discussion on Movies We H...
On Episode 122, Slashercast has an in depth review of the supernatural found footage film, Devil's Due , created by Radio Silence. Does Radio Silence successfully make the transition from YouTube shorts and V/H/S segments to features? In addition to the review we get Dave's cobbled together news. And stick around for a Horror Movie Fight Club which answers the age old question of which movie is superior: Alien or Predator ? News: 8:04 Devil's Due Review: 32:46 Devil's Due Spoilers: 41:54 Horror ...
This week, we get a taste of Jim Mickle's English remake of We Are What We Are . Some find it a savory stew and some think it's just leftovers again. Then, we dive back into our Netflix queues to give some Slashercast recommendations, as well as some of yours. Mike's blessedly brief news and more on Episode 121.
The Paranormal Activity franchise has been on a downward decline, but can The Marked Ones bring it back? This week we brave the waters of witches and demons again to find out. Plus, the guys discuss a list of outside the box choices for kid-safe horror films, Mike's super-brief news and a lot more, on this episode of SlasherCast. Show Notes: Intro - 00:00:00 News - 00:19:00 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones review - 00:35:36 The Marked Ones Spoilers - 00:48:12 List discussion - 01:17:30 Wrap-...
On this Side Effect, Dave and returning guest host D.A. Chaney (@DA_Chaney) delve into the second film in the Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug. This episode was originally recorded in 2013.
It's a new year and your faithful five fingers have resolved to not watch as many crappy movies. Will Mike's pick of Alice Sweet Alice fit the bill? Also, aside from a super brief news segment, you get our horror resolutions for 2014. What we hope to see and what we don't want any more of. Next week, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones will be a test of our resolutions. Show notes: News 04:20 Alice Sweet Alice Review 0:11:15 Alice Sweet Alice Spoilers 0:37:00 2014 Horror Resolutions 1:00:55 The...
It's time to wrap up 2013 in a tiny bow and bash it over the head as the five fingers finalize their five favorite films and reveal their worst of the year as well (and it's not what you'd think for anyone). Also, the gang look at Israeli revenge thriller Big Bad Wolves, and Mike even says it right the whole show! Plus, you get a brief bit of Mike's News and lots of laughs in the last SlasherCast of 2013.
Season's bleedings, everyone! Do you hear what we hear? No, it's not someone coughing up bad egg nog. It's all five of your favorite fingers together again! Jack returns from a short hiatus to catch up with the rest of the cast and review the holiday creature classic Gremlins. But will it all be joy and good will, or will there be a dissenting lump of critical coal? The guys also review some new trailers and reveal what goodies are on their (and your) holiday wish lists. All this - and Jack gets...
This week the guys brush up on their Spanish and take a trip down Mexico way to watch Here Comes the Devil. Then their trip takes them back to early 80s New York City for the classic revenge thriller Ms. 45. But before even that can happen, Mike's News opens with a trailer that unleashes the anger of one of the fingers, and it's not who you think. All this and more on this episode of SlasherCast.
