Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

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323 - Warlock (1989) Nov 15, 2023

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We're going into the future, maniacs, as we discuss the 1989 Julian Sands vehicle Warlock with Bryan and Peter from NPRmageddon! Tune in as we chat about the flick and other topics such as people from olden times being tased, weather vanes as family heirlooms, and double decker airplanes.

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!

Want to hear us discuss more supernatural-tinged horror flicks from 1989? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (episode 33), Elves (episode 65), Friday The 13th Part VIII (episode 82), Shocker (episode 85), Tetsuo: The Iron Man (episode 141), and Puppet Master (episode 238).

322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982) Nov 08, 2023

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School is in session, maniacs! We're heading back to college this week to talk about the 1982 slasher The House On Sorority Row. Tune in as we break down this whodunit horror flick and discuss other topics such as canes with really sharp birds, Lance's Reddit Mushroom ID Discovery, and collectible E.T. sugar bowls used strictly for coffee.

Want to hear us discuss more slashers from 1982? Check out our previous episodes on Silent Rage (episode 42), Alone In The Dark (episode 46), The Killing Hour (episode 54), Trick Or Treats (episode 110), The Dorm That Dripped Blood (episode 120), Slumber Party Massacre (episode 127), Pieces (episode 183), and Friday The 13th Part III (episode 260).

321 - Blood Lake (1987) Nov 01, 2023

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Bust out the 12-pack, maniacs, because this week we're taking a trip to Blood Lake! While we try to make sense of this piece of shot-on-video history, we also chat about topics such as regular flavor toothpaste, having trouble deciphering our jokes from actual dialogue, and the insanity that is the film's soundtrack by Voyager.

Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video fare? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (episode 109), Things (episode 217), Heavy Metal Massacre (episode 306), and Video Violence (episode 316).

320 - The Omen (1976) Oct 25, 2023

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It's all for you, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the supernatural thriller The Omen from 1976. While we discuss this oft-praised film we also talk about other topics such as the Oasis/Blur feud of the 90s, Gregory Peck's woes of being a very young father, and an important zoological question: do baboons know their butts look funny?

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!

We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 can be pre-ordered here and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror. The pre-order closes on Halloween day so get yours now!

Want more religious horror talk? Check out our previous episodes on The Seventh Sign (episode 44), Rawhead Rex (episode 124), 976-Evil (episode 153), Prime Evil (episode 180), Evilspeak (episode 246), Prince Of Darkness (episode 261), and Satan's Slave (episode 299).

319 - Deep Red (1975) Oct 18, 2023

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Break out the string cheese, maniacs, because 70s Month rolls on with some more Italian bullshit by the king himself: Dario Argento's Deep Red! We're still Ben-less this week so joining us to round out the trio is many-time guest Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we don our leather gloves once again, we also discuss other topics such as this film's weird similarity to Over The Top, the fake fanciness of Spaghetti Warehouse, and we dig into another round of Maniac Feedback where you tell us your favorite horror movie dolls!

Want more episodes on Dario Sargento? Check out our previous episodes on Phenomena (episode 61), Tenebrae (episode 198), Inferno (episode 232), Suspiria (episode 267), and Opera (episode 310).

318 - Phantasm (1979) Oct 11, 2023

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Boyyyyyy are we excited, maniacs! 70s Month rolls on as we discuss the movie that put Don Coscarelli on the map: 1979's Phantasm. While we are Ben-less for this episode, we're joined by friend of the show and Locust Street Films co-conspirator Matt Schultz. While we lightly explore the entire Phantasm universe and try to make some sense of it, we also discuss topics such as Gregg's childhood living room wallpaper, our favorite prank show Jawa'd, and how this entire franchise makes zero sense.

Want more conversations involving otherworldly beings? Check out our previous episodes on The Blob (episode 29), Phantasm II (episode 70), Critters (episode 86), The Being (episode 179), The Thing (episode 229), The Stuff (episode 234), Nightbeast (episode 262), Bad Taste (episode 272), The Faculty (episode 284), and Communion (episode 307).

317 - Martin (1977) Oct 04, 2023

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We're going back in time, maniacs! This October brings us another edition of 70's Month and we're kicking it off in style with the locally-filmed George Romero vampire flick Martin. Tune in as we discuss this interesting take on vampires and other topics such as the various Pittsburgh locations in the movie, Lance's bee story, and we invent our own cereal: Golden Treasures.

Want more conversations about the films of George Romero? Check out our previous episodes on Monkey Shines (episode 98), Creepshow (episode 104), Day Of The Dead (episode 114), and Dawn Of The Dead (episode 266).

316 - Video Violence (1987) Sep 27, 2023

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Let's take a trip to the video store, maniacs! We're diving into another shot-on-video entry in 80s horror with Video Violence from 1987. Bringing this flick to the table is Aaron Mook from Eerie Horror Fest. While we try to figure out what happens when renting isn't enough, we also discuss topics such as that one extra from She's Out Of My League, the origins of Lick-M-Aid, and the age old question of lemonade versus iced tea.

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!

Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video fare? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (episode 109), Things (episode 217), and Heavy Metal Massacre (episode 306).

315 - Scarecrows (1988) Sep 20, 2023

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We're headed back to the cornfields, maniacs! Our patrons have spoken so we're finally covering Scarecrows from 1988. While we discuss the movie, we also chat about other topics such as our favorite nu metal songs containing the word "boom", memories of defunct Tex-Mex chain Don Pablo's, and that time John Popper of Blues Traveler got caught with a trunk full of guns.

314 - Creepozoids (1987) Sep 13, 2023

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We're headed to the future, maniacs! 1997 to be precise, as we check out the 1987 Empire picture Creepozoids. Who better to join us than the hosts of the Charles Band-themed podcast Puppet Masters And Castle Freaks, Jarrod and Steve? While we hack into the mainframe to analyze this movie, we also discuss topics such as filming behind a Pizza Hut, reading out loud, and Charles Band's disguise for stealing props from other productions.

Can't get enough talk about the Band-iverse? Check out our previous episodes on Re-Animator (episode 19), TerrorVision (episode 21), Sorority Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (episode 63), Trancers (episode 88), Dolls (episode 137), Puppet Master (episode 238), Ghoulies (episode 243), Troll (episode 280), and Ghoulies II (episode 311).

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