Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

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303 - The Children (1980) Jun 28, 2023

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We're avoiding hugs this week, maniacs, as we dive into the 1980 toxic waste PSA that is The Children. Bringing us this weird slice of 80s horror are the hosts of Drive-In Asylum, Bill Van Ryn and Sam Panico. While we dissect the flick, we also discuss topics such as standard procedure for dealing with abandoned buses, old-time industry nicknames that sound like giallo film titles, and apple routes. And in true crossover fashion, Sam shares a movie-related cocktail recipe towards the end of the episode!

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We resurrected an old bonus favorite and put together a mixtape draft of songs from teen comedy movies. 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 more discussions on killer kids? Check out our previous episodes on The New Kids (episode 87), Cutting Class (episode 89), Sleepaway Camp (episode 122), Bloody Birthday (episode 151), Scream (episode 242), Evilspeak (episode 246), and Children Of The Corn (episode 281).

302 - House III: The Horror Show (1989) Jun 21, 2023

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We're taking it to the house, maniacs! This week we're talking about the third installment in Sean Cunningham's secondmost famous franchise, House, with The Horror Show. Tune in as we talk about this shameless Elm Street/Shocker ripoff and other topics such as the stuff they're putting in Reese's Cups these days, Brion James' interesting laugh, and we accidentally create a new Street Sharks character.

Want more slasher-y goodness from 1989? Check out our episodes on Intruder (episode 17), Friday The 13th Part VIII (episode 82), Halloween 5 (episode 164), A Nightmare On Elm Street 5 (episode 177), Offerings (episode 190), and Sleepaway Camp III (episode 257).

301 - One Dark Night (1981) Jun 14, 2023

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We're getting spooky this week, maniacs, because we're discussing the 1981 Tom McLoughlin cult flick One Dark Night! Bringing us this weird slice of horror history is Fake Ritual podcast host Lucas Sloppy. Tune in as we dissect the movie and talk about other topics such as Great Value Andy Warhol, the return of an old show favorite, and a new unique insult we haven't heard before.

For more E.G. Daily, check out our episode on Better Off Dead (episode 100), for more Meg Tilly tune in to our episode on Psycho II (episode 149) and for more Adam West pop on our episode on Zombie Nightmare (episode 165).

300 - Friday The 13th (1980) Jun 07, 2023

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You're all doomed, maniacs! This week brings us episode 300 of the show and we're celebrating in style by talking about a behemoth of 80s horror: the original Friday The 13th. Tune in as we break down this classic and discuss other topics such as Ben and Lance's experience at the Blink-182 gig, all the legal mumbo-jumbo that plagues the Friday series, and Gregg teaches us about ice cream nachos. Make sure to stick around for an extended Maniac Feedback segment where you tell us your favorite episodes of Neon Brainiacs!

Want more of us delving into Friday The 13th? We're almost through with the 80s portion of the franchise, so check out our previous episodes on Part 2 (episode 147), Part 3 (episode 260), Part 4 (episode 45), Part 5 (episode 18), Part 6 (episode 182), and Part 8 (episode 82).

299 - Satan's Slave (1980) May 31, 2023

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We're taking a trip to Indonesia, maniacs! We wrap up our Rock & Shock II theme for the month of May with 1980's Satan's Slave. Joining us is returning guest and Tunnel Of Love drummer The Lo Fi Horror Guy, as well as Indonesian writer and literary critic Dimas Riyo. As the five us of dissect this international cult classic, we also discuss topics such as using a weedwhacker that makes you feel like a Ghostbuster, some scenes that remind us of Phantasm, and having cigarettes for dinner.

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! The patrons spoke and we delivered: May's bonus episde is a discussion of the big-screen premiere of Ernest P. Worrell with 1987's Ernest Goes To Camp! For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, exclusive merchandise and more!

Want more international fare from the Brain Boys? Check out our previous episodes on Monster Dog (episode 28), Road Games (episode 72), Ghosthouse (episode 138), Tetsuo: The Iron Man (episode 141), The Beyond (episode 168), Possession (episode 184), City Of The Living Dead (episode 192), Tenebrae (episode 198), Evil Dead Trap (episode 252), and Suspiria (episode 267).

298 - Poltergeist III (1988) May 24, 2023

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We're back on the other side, maniacs! This week we continue Rock & Shock II with Poltergeist III, and returning to the show is musician/comedian Terry Jones, who has a new song out this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this wacky sequel and discuss other topics such as the time Vin Diesel filmed a movie in Pittsburgh, Gregg's defense of any and all generic Pop-Tarts, and the perfection that is the Hoss's salad bar. Stay tuned towards the end for quite possibly one of the best Brain Bucket segments ever where we answer your questions!

Want to hear us discuss more PG-rated films? Check out our previous episodes on Road Games (episode 72), Jaws 3-D (episode 78), Return Of The Killer Tomatoes (episode 158), Gremlins (episode 172), Swamp Thing (episode 227), Amityville 3-D (episode 275), Poltergeist (episode 277), and Invaders From Mars (episode 290).

297 - Nightmare City (1980) May 17, 2023

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We love living in the city, maniacs, because this week finds us smack dab in the middle of our Rock & Shock II theme for May and discussing the 1980 Umberto Lenzi wild ride Nightmare City! Joining us is Last Gasp vocalist and owner of Cleveland-based Black Cat Barber Shop, Ryan Hardwick. While we unpack the immense body count in the flick, we also chat about topics such as Ben's California run-in with a beloved actor, televisions exploding for apparently no reason, and we dissect the different versions of this film that we all accidentally watched.

Wanna hear us discuss more Italian bullshit? Check out these episodes on The Church (episode 33), Stagefright (episode 36), Phenomena (episode 61), Demons (episode 135), Ghosthouse (episode 138), The Beyond (episode 168), City Of The Living Dead (episode 192), Tenebrae (episode 198), Inferno (episode 232), Suspiria (episode 267), Anthropophagus (episode 269), and The House By The Cemetery (episode 288).

296 - The Fog (1980) LIVE! May 10, 2023

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Lock your doors, maniacs, as we take a look at the 1980 John Carpenter ghost story The Fog. For this episode we recorded live at the Riverside Drive-In during their April Ghouls Monster-Rama, and were joined by Zone Zero vocalist Jordan Sloan and filmmaker Zane Hershberger. We even get a few surprise drop-ins from friends of the show. While we take a trip to Antonio Bay we also discuss topics such as a mustache-less Tom Atkins, the film's similarities to Scooby Doo, and a Peepsi taste test.

If you want more Carpenter discussions, check out our previous episodes on Christine (episode 37), The Thing (episode 229), Prince Of Darkness (episode 261), Halloween (episode 268), and In The Mouth Of Madness (episode 285).

295 - Miracle Mile (1988) May 03, 2023

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It's the end of the world as we know it, maniacs, because we're kicking off Rock & Shock II month with 1988's apocalyptic tale Miracle Mile from 1988. Joining us to dissect this one is documentarian Jon Nix, promoting his new Justin Pearson doc Don't Fall In Love With Yourself. While we soak in the endtimes in sunny Los Angeles, we also discuss topics such as Mare Winningham's hockey hair, a litany of big names in the cast, and an impressive LA landmark.

Want more discussion on the end of the world? Check out our previous episodes on Halloween III: Season Of The Witch (episode 7), Terrorvision (episode 21), The Blob (episode 29), Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), Day Of The Dead (episode 114), Dead End Drive-In (episode 136), The Beyond (episode 168), Night Of The Comet (episode 224), Prince Of Darkness (episdoe 261), and Dawn Of The Dead (episdoe 266).

294 - Fatal Attraction (1987) Apr 26, 2023

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We're having a bad "hare" day, maniacs, because this week we're talking the 1987 blockbuster thriller Fatal Attraction! Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the time Nickelodeon slime was too hot, the unlikely purgatory of The Drew Carey Show, and our absolute favorite Fatal Attraction character: Quincy the New York Dog.

Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon, as this month's bonus episode finds us discussing our creative influences in podcasting, music, film and more. This was a patron suggestion (thanks Bobby!) and for as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, exclusive merchandise and more!

Want more thriller talk from us? Check out our previous episodes on Eyes Of A Stranger (episode 24), The Killing Hour (episode 54), Stripped To Kill (episode 129), Lady In White (episode 162), and Tightrope (episode 212).

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