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Ep 313: Fear & Loving in Leviticus Jun 22, 2026

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Australian filmmaker, Adrian Chiarella, makes his feature debut with a queer coming-of-age love story that takes a deadly supernatural turn. But let’s be honest — at some point, we’ve all desired someone who turned out to be a monster, right? 😜 Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Leviticus” — from the layered themes driving the story, to the strong performances from its two leads, and the impact of that ending.

Ep 312: The Rebootiquel (w/Derrick & James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast) Jun 15, 2026

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After 25 years away from the Scary Movie franchise, the Wayans brothers are back with a new installment and most of the OG cast. Tune in as we’re joined by Derrick and James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast, to discuss the new “Scary Movie” — from the jokes and scenes that had us laughing, to the ones that didn’t quite land, and all the meaning behind that wild ending.

Deadly Debate: Freddy's Dead vs. Jason Goes To Hell Jun 11, 2026

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Matt and Tim face off in their first Deadly Debate over Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday. Which of these infamous sequels is the superior film? You'll have to listen and decide for yourself!
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Ep 311: Room for Interpretation Jun 08, 2026

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“Backrooms” broke a bunch of box office records in its debut, with 20-year-old Kane Parsons becoming the youngest director to have a #1 film at the box office (we were totally that accomplished at 20 also 😉). Tune in to hear our thoughts on what everything meant in this cerebral horror movie, all the trauma they baked in, that humongous pirate, and whether we felt it was better suited for a YouTube series or a feature film.

Horror box office talk, Scary Movie, and Ice Cream Man Jun 04, 2026

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Horror films are dominating the box office just as the new "Scary Movie" is about to hit theaters. And how excited are we for the upcoming "Ice Cream Man" and Damien Leone's next project?
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Ep 310: Are We Dead Yet? Jun 01, 2026

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When the first teaser for “Passenger” was released, we were immediately impressed by its standalone scene featuring two guys, a pitstop, and the terrifying apparition they encounter on the road. But did the full-length film live up to this trailer? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the scenes that delivered some truly unique scares, the plot points that fell short, and of course that cameo by Oscar winner, Melissa Leo.

Top 7 Hunks of Horror: Good Guy Edition! May 28, 2026

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Matt ranks his top 7 horror movie hotties, specifically the nice ones!
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Ep 309: Love You to Death May 25, 2026

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Wishes having tragic consequences is nothing new, but Curry Barker’s “Obsession” takes an especially extreme and disturbing approach to wanting someone to love you more than anything in the world. Tune in to hear our thoughts on which characters we sympathized with, the moments and one-liners we enjoyed most, and, of course, THAT scene — which we knew was coming but still managed to shock us.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre news, Scary Movie 6, and more! May 21, 2026

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In this news commentary, we talk about Obession director Curry Barker signing on to create a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. Plus, we dive into the marketing for Scary Movie 6, an upcoming shark thriller, and the casting news for American Horror Story season 13.
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Ep 308: Interview w/Janus Blythe from “The Hills Have Eyes” (1977) & “The Hills Have Eyes Part II” May 18, 2026

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A true scream queen, Janus Blythe has appeared in numerous horror films, but none more celebrated than Wes Craven’s “The Hills Have Eyes.” Tune in to hear all about playing Ruby (the only compassionate member of Papa Jupe’s cannibal clan), what it was like working with three iconic horror directors — Craven, Brian De Palma on “Phantom of the Paradise,” and Tobe Hooper on “Eaten Alive” — and what she really thought of Ruby’s ending in “The Hills Have Eyes Part II.”
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