Surprise, doing this podcast for 5 years was actually to take over your phones and devices to take over the world! The boys kick off a month of technology-based horror movies discussing Upgrade by Leigh Whannell. We're talking about self-driving cars, loss of autonomy, embracing change, and the looming threat of AI. It's not too late to submit, give us full control! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we check out a pic...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 247
Before checking out of the Bates Motel, we must learn how all this madness began! Terry Mesnard ( Scarred for Life ) is back to disucss Psycho IV: The Beginning directed by Mick Garris. We're talking the psychosexual shenanigans, Perkins health, and rank the 4 films of this franchise. Drop your keys in the box on your way out! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, a new month takes into the terrifying world of technology ...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 246
Continuing through the series, the boys are onto Psycho III directed by Anthony Perkins himself. We're talkin how straight this movie feels, the increased sleaziness, and this film's place during the height of the slasher boom. This is definitely a movie that happened! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we pack our bags for our last night at the Bates Motel discussing Psycho IV: The Beginning . Enter The Phantom Zone t...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 245
The people never thought they'd go back to Bates Motel after 23 years, yet here we are! The boys continue their celebration of Anthony Perkins talking Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin. We're talking maintaining the original feel with new sub-genres, the evolution of Norman Bates as a character, and this film as the original legacy sequel. Come on in, the toasted cheese sandwiches are hot! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! ...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 244
It's time for annual Pride Month celebration and this year, we're covering an unlikely franchise. The boys are talking the 4, yes four, Psycho movies starring the late, great, queer actor Anthony Perkins. Kicking things off is the Hitchcock classic, in which we discuss various topics such as its horror legacy, the queer subtext, the dated gender discussions, and the Bates Motel TV series. Check yourself in, we. got vacancy! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate u...
Jun 03, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 243
Wrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister . We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off Pride Month with the iconic classic Psycho . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our mon...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 242
The boys settle in for a cozy ghost story as we discuss The Changeling directed by Peter Medak. Brian Keiper ( Bloody Disgusting ) joins into discuss grief, heartbreak, and music as a means of communication and legacy. Let Lil Joseph hop on the track, Paul! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we watch some snuff as we discuss Sinister . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side sh...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 241
We have sold our souls for rock & roll! The boys are once again joined by musician/podcaster Mae Shults to discuss The Devil's Candy directed by Sean Byrne. We discuss the metal aesthetic influences, Ethan Embry's hot bod, and the rare possession movie without an exorcism. If you play the pod loud enough, you can't hear him! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hop across the pond to discuss The Changeling ! Enter...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 240
We sold our souls to rock & roll! The boys are discussing another from podcast favorite Brian De Palma, Phantom of the Paradise . We're talking Faustian deals, the variety of music stylings, and how far an artist is willing to go for their legacy. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we shred some more guitar discussing The Devil's Candy . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly s...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 239
Time to discuss the film that inspired this month's theme, Mikey Chu returns to unravel the secrets of The Empty Man directed by David Prior. The boys discuss how this film evolves from an urban legend to pure cosmic horror, as well as theorize on what actually happened. Thought + concentration + time = podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man . Enter The Phantom Zone to...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 238
Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners , which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do yourself a favor and see the film in theaters! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Nex...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 237
Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we sing the vampiric blues for Sinners . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our mont...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 236
3 targets on the Kill List , 3 podcasting boys just trying to make a living. The boys are joined by All-Star Specter Jay Krieger ( Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcasts ) to discuss the part domestic drama/part hitman thriller/part cult ritual/ film by Ben Wheatley. Over the top violence, dark comedy, and confronting the darkness within. Abracadabra! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're getting real horny in space talkin ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 235
New month, new theme! The boys are talking films with the wildest "sub-genre switches", films that keep youy on your toes. Starting off is One Cut of the Dead , a Japanese zombie flick that is not at all what it seems. As per the theme, we reiterate that our conversations are always full spoilers . Pom! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a double blind watch of Kill List . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all so...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 234
For the culmination of our David Cronenberg coverage, the boys discuss his long anticipated return to genre film Crimes of the Future . We discuss the film as a final thesis project, rapid evolution, and his complicated relationship with the term "body horror". Pain does indeed have a function New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're doing it live as we discuss One Cut of the Dead . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 233
Time to plug in, baby! Rocco T. Thompson ( The Lady Killers Podcast ) returns to play a little VR with the boys as we discuss eXistenZ . We're talkin bio-ports, bone guns, video game-ception, and the need/desire to escape into media. Featuring Willem Dafoe as Gas! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we perform sexy surgery in Crimes of the Future . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our mon...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 232
The revolution will be televised...or will it? The boys are joined by Allie Goertz to discuss Videodrome , directed by the man of the month David Cronenberg. We had a wonderfully existential conversation on Cronenberg's prophetic ways and how his fears of technology have only increased over the decades. Plus plenty of talk about flesh guns and the stomachussy. Long live the new flesh! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week,...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 231
This March, the boys are celebrating the filmography of David Cronenberg for his birthday! First up is his sophomore effort Rabid. We're discussing more epidemic horror, Cronenberg's early directorial style, and his early fascination with holes. Make sure you got that thang (vaccination card) on you! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're going into the tv for some Videodrome . Enter The Phantom Zone to access all so...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 230
It's time to close out our "Black (Final) Girl Magic" series withthe most recent entry, Run Sweetheart Run directed by Shana Feste. Zena Dixon ( Bloody Disgusting Podcast ) joins the boys to discuss off-camera violence, gratuitous period blood, and themes of female empowerment/solidarity. Get your 7 outfit changes ready and don't crease the Air Forces! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we enter a new month celebrating...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 229
We're staying in British zombie movie territory as we discuss The Girl With All the Gifts directed by Colm McCarthy. The boys discuss the quiet existentialism of the film and what Melanie stands for within the films, but also as a black female protagonist. No cats were eaten in the recording of this podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we end our Black History Month coverage with Run Sweetheart Run ! Enter The P...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 228
Before getting the long-awaited third entry later this year, the boys are joined by Mike Brow ( People Under the Scares Podcast ) to discuss 28 Days Later directed by Danny Boyle. We're choppin it up about how well this movie has aged since COVID, Selena's take-no-shit attitude, and the film's lasting impact on the zombie sub-genre. Repopulating the world during an apocalypse still requires consent, ya horny bastards! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 st...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 227
Happy Black History Month! We're kicking off our celebration of Black Final Girls on a silly note as we dive into horror spoofs Scary Movie 1 & 2 directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. A bit of a different format as we discuss the films through the films they are parodying, while also discussing Brenda as a unique Final Girl and the complicated queer representation of Ray. We all go a little mad sometimes! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you'...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 226
DeVaughn assigned Garrett Anything But Jackson to double up on child death grief after talking Don't Look Now . "Watching the Watchlist" is available to our $3 Found Footage tier patrons and higher! If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTok...
Jan 31, 2025•6 min
For our final installment in our 2024 retrospective series, we're discussing the I Saw the TV Glow directed by Jane Shoenbrun. The boys are joined by Blayne Waterloo ( Eww Hag ) to discuss gender dysphoria, Shoenbrun's singular aesthetic, and how the road to self-actualization can be painful. As Owen would say; we're so sorry! Note: the gender designations of Owen & Maddie are a bit loosey goosey in the film, so we mainly use "they" pronouns for the sake of consistency. Apologies for any mis...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 225
We're sticking in international waters as we discuss the Irish film Oddity written & directed by Damien McCarthy. The boys are joined by Mike Muncer ( Evolution of Horror Podcast ) to discuss Euro ghost stories, getting the most out of your movie props, and a very unique take on the revenge sub-genre. Get your camera timer ready! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Red Rooms on the dark web! Enter T...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 224
We're logging back into 2024 to discuss Red Rooms directed by Pascal Plante. Lex Briscuso joins the boys to chat true crime, unlikable protagonists, and how this film blurs the line of what's considered a horror movie. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing the creepy ghost story Oddity ! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie ...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 223
First movie discussion of the new year and it's time to pump it up! Molly Henery ( Blogging Banshee ) is back to discuss Coralie Fargeat's sophomore effort The Substance as we celebrate our favorites from 2024. We're discussing heavy satire, industry beauty standards, and the autobiographical nature of Demi Moore's powerhouse performance. Take care of yourself! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Red Ro...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 222
2024 is in the books and it's time to list our favorite horror films of the year! Rachel Reeves ( Halloweenies, Girls on the Boys ) and Tori Potenza ( MovieJawn. Brooklyn Horror Fest ) return to join the boys in sharing their Top 4 genre movies of the year. We're also giving out trophies for Best Performance, Best Set Piece, and Garrett's "Gimme More" Award. Enjoy! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off our 202...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 221
Christmas treat time, this track will only be free for 2 weeks! The boys tackle evil animatronics in Willy's Wonderland featuring cast member Kai Kadlec. We discuss Cage's rare silent role, Chucky E. Cheese trauma, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. We'll count you in at the beginning or press play on the movie at the 00:00:30 mark of the track. Enjoy! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all ...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Did you put acid goo & cookies out for Santa Cage? Our final movie discussion of 2024 couldn't be more perfect as Mae Shults ( The Lady Killers ) joins the boys to discuss Mandy directed by Panos Cosmatos. We're talking cosmic cults, the many sub-genres, drugs, and this being the ultimate Nicolas Cage movie. Get in loser, we're hunting Jesus Freaks! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we close out the year with our ...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 4Ep. 220
