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#232 - Van Helsing (2004) Oct 17, 2025

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Van Helsing (2004) throws Hugh Jackman into a gothic monster mash—battling Dracula, werewolves, and Frankenstein’s creature with over-the-top action! This ‘00s blockbuster mixes cheesy CGI, wild stunts, and a plot as tangled as a Transylvanian forest. It might just be a hidden gem of monster movie madness. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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Mailbag Madness: Pickles Suck, Filming locales & Michael Dudikoff Oct 13, 2025

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On the latest mailbag we field calls about Man of Steel (I love that this discussion is ongoing), we talk about how much pickles suck, whether or not we need more Michael Dudikoff movies on the show, visting film locations and that one time Ryan Reynolds came to Antioch, Illinois.

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#231 - Halloween II (1981) Oct 10, 2025

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Halloween II (1981) picks up where the original left off, with Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) dodging Michael Myers in a hospital horror show! This ‘80s slasher sequel mixes shadowy stalking, bloody mayhem, and a plot as dark as the Haddonfield night. It might just be a hidden gem of scream-worthy scares. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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#230 - The 'Burbs (1989) Oct 03, 2025

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The 'Burbs (1989) pits Tom Hanks against creepy neighbors in a suburban nightmare—where garbage stomping and odd noises spark a hilarious descent into paranoia! This ‘80s comedy mixes quirky characters, dark humor, and a plot as twisty as a cul-de-sac. It might just be a hidden gem of neighborhood madness. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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Mailbag Madness: Angry Fans & Heads in Boxes! Sep 29, 2025

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Throughout this mailbag you'll hear from fans angry about a variety of topics, multiple rants about Neil Breen, revisiting Battle Los Angeles, Star Wars Episode 2 and Freddy's Revenge. We also inch closer to the first ever BMR Wrestling PPV.

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#229 - Bloodsport (1988) Sep 26, 2025

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Bloodsport (1988) throws Jean-Claude Van Damme into the ultimate martial arts showdown in Hong Kong—where he kicks, splits, and grunts his way to glory! This ‘80s action flick mixes epic fight scenes, cheesy one-liners, and a plot as flexible as Van Damme’s legs. It might just be a hidden gem of ‘80s cheese. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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#228 - Dick Tracy (1990) Sep 19, 2025

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Dick Tracy (1990) brings Warren Beatty into a comic-strip world of bold colors, big hats, and bigger villains like Big Boy Caprice! This ‘90s flick mixes retro style, over-the-top acting, and a plot as flashy as its yellow trench coat. It might just hide a gem under all that glitz. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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Mailbag Madness: Robocop, Mummies, Star Wars and Torque Sep 15, 2025

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We are back answering your emails and voicemails - and this one has everything from answering who would win between Robocop and Paul Kersey from Death Wish, Fast & Furious knock-offs, new Sar Wars rankings, and James gets to cut his first wrestling promo ever on a listener!

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#227 - Battle Los Angeles (2011) Sep 12, 2025

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Battle: Los Angeles (2011) drops Aaron Eckhart into a gritty alien invasion where Marines hold the line against UFOs in a chaotic LA war zone! This ‘00s sci-fi flick mixes intense action, shaky cam thrills, and a plot that’s more boots-on-the-ground than space opera. It might actually be a diamond in the rough. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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#226 - Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) Sep 05, 2025

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) flips the script with Freddy Krueger possessing a teen boy (Mark Patton) in a suburban hell of exploding birds, sweaty workouts, and serious sexual tension! This ‘80s slasher sequel is packed with bad effects, awkward kills, and a plot that's more confusing than scary. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

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