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Ep 217: Interview w/Robert Jayne from “Tremors” Aug 19, 2024

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As teen jokester, Melvin Plug, in the original “Tremors,” Robert Jayne (formerly Bobby Jacoby) battled the huge slug-like Graboids alongside the likes of Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire. Tune in to hear all about making this 1990 horror comedy, the version (and star) of “Tremors 2” that did not get greenlit, and his idea for a “Tremors” reboot.

Ep 216: My Dad the Serial Killer Aug 12, 2024

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One of the most polarizing horror directors, M. Night Shyamalan, is back with a new thriller starring Laurie Strode’s son… errr, Josh Hartnett! But did this concert-within-a-movie bring on the thrills or stir up the groans? Tune in as we break down “Trap” — from all that music (from M. Night’s daughter) to all those escapes, and that ending twist that really wasn’t that big of a twist.

Ep 215: Interview w/Allen Danziger from “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (1974) Aug 05, 2024

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As Sally Hardesty’s boyfriend, Jerry, Allen Danziger had the esteemed honor of being one of the original five to face Leatherface in Tobe Hooper’s groundbreaking horror classic, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” Tune in to hear all about making this iconic slasher, how he reacted the very first time he saw Leatherface, and his recent return to the genre and upcoming horror comedy, “The Weedhacker Massacre.”

Ep 214: Hail Satan! Jul 29, 2024

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With a scary-good marketing plan, trailers that didn’t give away too much, and a creepy serial killer with Buffalo Bill vibes, Oz Perkins’ latest horror film had a ton of hype surrounding its release. Tune in to hear us break down “Longlegs” — from its memorable performances to all the twists and turns the story took, and the creepiest part of all — Matt’s impersonation of the Longlegs killer! 🙀

Ep 213: Interview w/Tom McLoughlin, Writer/Director of “F13 Pt VI: Jason Lives” Jul 22, 2024

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Tom McLoughlin took on the task of resurrecting Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” and ended up creating one of the most celebrated sequels in the series. Tune in to hear all about making the 6th installment in this franchise, the script he wrote as a direct sequel to “Jason Lives,” his involvement with the “Friday the 13th” TV series, and the supernatural events that inspired his directorial debut — “One Dark Night.”

Ep 212: She's a F*ckin' Star! Jul 15, 2024

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The sequel to “X” (and third film in Ti West’s trilogy) follows our anti-heroine, Maxine Minx, to Hollywood in 1985, where she desperately pursues stardom while avoiding a killer. But does this flashy sequel prioritize style over substance? Tune in to hear us break down “MaXXXine,” from Mia Goth’s performance to all those supporting characters, and whether that killer finale left us wanting more or ready to call “cut!”

Ep 211: Enjoy the Silence Jul 08, 2024

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The third entry in the “A Quiet Place” series takes viewers back to the very beginning, showing how the world became a silent, apocalyptic shell of what it once was. Tune in to hear us break down “A Quiet Place: Day One” — from how it combined heartfelt character development with full-on alien destruction, to those close-up shots of the creatures, and whether its PG-13 rating took anything away from the horror.

Ep 210: Interview w/Adam Bucci from “That’s a Wrap,” “Brute 1976,” and Creator of Small Town Weirdo Jul 01, 2024

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Whether acting in a horror movie or creating designs for his Small Town Weirdo brand, Adam Bucci is a true artist. His Final Boy & Final Girl shirts have been worn and promoted by a variety of genre stars. Tune in to hear all about his recent (and upcoming) horror films, how Small Town Weirdo became what it is today, and the story behind that famous photo of Jamie Lee Curtis rockin’ one of his shirts.

Ep 209: Watch Out for Fairies! Jun 24, 2024

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“The Watchers” marks the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan (the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan). But did she follow in the footsteps of her father’s good films or his not-so-good ones? Tune in to hear us break down “The Watchers,” from all that storytelling to Dakota Fanning’s performance, and whether we saw that twist coming or whether it took us by surprise. 🧚

Ep 208: Interview w/Bill Randolph from “F13 Pt 2” Jun 17, 2024

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As Jeff in “Friday the 13th Part 2,” Bill Randolph got to play a happy-go-lucky counselor who was simply looking to have a little fun with his girlfriend at Packanack Lodge. Unfortunately, Jason Voorhees had other plans for him. Tune in to hear all about making one of the most beloved sequels in the F13 series, how his death scene was filmed (and the NSFW nickname he gave it), and the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment he has on-screen after his demise.

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