Midnight Drive-In

This week we’re heading out into SPAAAAAAAAAACE! First up, weird alien life is created and runs amok in FORBIDDEN WORLD. Then, weird alien life is created . . . again and runs amok in INSEMINOID.

This episode we’re looking at films where Lance Henrickson fights guys with mullets. First up, Lance runs a biker gang that plans to do some bad things in STONE COLD. Then, Lance wants to hunt homeless people in HARD TARGET.

We finally finish out Fanuary, and this week it’s time for some Roger Corman Dino goodness. First up, dinosaurs clash in CARNOSAUR. Then, they clash again in CARNOSAUR 2.

Beware of werewolves! This episode of Fanuary, Donnie has us looking at parts of the Howling Franchise. First up, it’s werewolves with pouches in THE HOWLING III. Then we head to a far-off castle for a case of Who Done It? with THE HOWLING V.

This episode is about parody films. First up, zaniness at a hospital tests the relationships happening and not happening in YOUNG DOCTORS IN LOVE. Then, Dr. Jekyll creates a drug that turns him into a crazy party guy in JEKYLL & HYDE TOGETHER AGAIN.

This week, Laura suggested we get buried alive! First, Tim Matheson gets buried alive by his evil wife in BURIED ALIVE! Then, Tim Matheson helps Ally Sheedy NOT get buried alive in BURIED ALIVE II.

This week’s Fanuary picks almost canceled it for everyone. Thanks a lot Trevor. First off, we go into the low low budget land of Shot On Video movies with THINGS. Then, we watch as Thor wields his mighty studded codpiece in ROCK ‘N ROLL NIGHTMARE.

We check out 2 Frankenstein films this week with 2 completely different tones. First up, Doug finally gets to see the genius and hilarity that is YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Then, we head back to Hammer with FRANKENSTEIN CREATES WOMAN.

We celebrate the work of Rob Reiner by taking a look at two of his classic takes on Stephen King works. First up, we look for a dead body in STAND BY ME. Then, we get captured by our number one fan in MISERY.

Merry Christmas! Since you’ve been good, your present this year is two Christmas-themed movies. First up, we question weird family dynamics and women with long brown hair in SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT. Then, we completely understand why this guy doesn’t enjoy his dysfunctional family Christmas in AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS! Hope you all have some happy … Continue reading Silent Night, Bloody Night & Await Further Instructions →

Look to the sky, for death comes for thee. This week, it’s two killer bird movies with multiple names. First up, birds attack people in BEAKS. Then, more birds attack more people in KILLING BIRDS. Oh, and there’s zombies for some reason.

We’re taking a look at two dark films from Alex Proyas. First up, we discuss the tragic death of Brandon Lee on the set of THE CROW, but then dive into all the things we love about the film. Then, we wonder about Kiefer’s acting style in DARK CITY.

This week, terrorists take over an arena during a hockey game and a rock concert. First up, Jean Claude Van Damme goes against his custody agreement with his ex-wife and takes his kids to a hockey game that is taken over by terrorists in SUDDEN DEATH. Then, Dolph Lundgren is a drummer for a band … Continue reading Sudden Death & Command Performance →

We’re exploring the seedy underworld of chainsaw welding and sometimes undead hookers. First up, we really want to join a chainsaw-worshipping cult in HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS. Then, we find out what it’s like to be put back together and still looking for a date in FRANKENHOOKER.

It’s the battle of the bots here at the Midnight Drive-In. First up, Kristy Swanson dies only to have a sophisticated robot chip put into her brain, which leads to one of the most viral horror movie moments in DEADLY FRIEND. Then, a robot doll is given to a little girl, who gets a little … Continue reading Deadly Friend & M3gan →

This episode we’re taking a look at two films that take place on Halloween. First up, Levar Burton teaches us to get our face out of a book and try to hook up with a vampire in THE MIDNIGHT HOUR. Then, we learn the dangers of talking to ghost girls in THE LADY IN WHITE.

It’s the end of our werewolves vs vampires month and we’re going for three films this time around. First, monsters gather in HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Then, monsters gather albiet a little more seperately in HOUSE OF DRACULA. Finally, a werewolf fights a vampire woman in the aptly named THE WEREWOLF VS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN.

As is our usual tradition, we present you with this year’s Halloween Commentary. This year, we’re watching the terrifying ghost movie POLTERGEIST. We gripe about the remake and mention Jim Belushi a lot.

We keep on rolling with our Werewolf vs Vampire theme. This time, Rutger Hauer shows up for thirty seconds as Dracula in DRACULA III: LEGACY. Then our favorite werewolf sisters travel back in time to show up old timey werewolves in GINGER SNAPS: THE BEGINNING.

It’s time for episode 2 in our Werewolves vs Vampires month. Here we once again check out the world of Dracula through a modern lens (and Jason Scott Lee) in DRACULA II: ASCENSION. Then we check in on our favorite werewolf girls in GINGER SNAPS 2.

For October, we’re taking a look at vampire movies vs werewolf movies. First up, Gerard Butler is Dracula in New Orleans in DRACULA 2000. Then in GINGER SNAPS, we take a look at adolescence by way of werewolves.

In this episode, we’re looking at two Brian Yuzna films. First, we keep the ROTLD train rolling with the zombie Romeo (Romero?) and Juliet film RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Then, class warfare gets really weird in SOCIETY.

We take a look at two Thom Mathews films for this week’s episodes. First up, he returns to the Return Of The Living Dead franchise in RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART II and finds out if he indeed does like this job. Then, he accidentally brings Jason back to life in FRIDAY THE 13th … Continue reading Return Of The Living Dead Part II & Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives →

This episode we’re taking a look at two sort of sequels to Night of the Living Dead. First up, a group of punks fight off re-animated corpses in RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Then, the very first Romero zombie rises again in FLESH EATER.

We’re taking a look at two films by the director Robert Fuest. First up, William Shatner and Tom Skeritt fight satanist Ernest Borgnine in THE DEVIL’S RAIN. Then, Vincent Price kills people who didn’t save his wife by way of the plagues of Egypt in THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES.

Ever been poisoned? Well two of the leads in our movies have and it doesn’t seem to be a great time. First up, we learn that when Eric Roberts worked at Marvel Comics he got to hang out with Stan Lee in THE AMBULANCE. Then, we find out that Dennis Quaid is a pretty lousy … Continue reading The Ambulance & D.O.A. →

We go rafting with Kevin Bacon! First, he tries to teach us survival skills, but he seems to have a bad temper in WHITE WATER SUMMER. Then, he tricks us into helping out with a heist in THE RIVER WILD.

It’s time to take a trip with Malcolm McDowell into the far future and see what life is like. First up, we look for the meaning of life and to have robot babies in CYBORG 3. Then, we fight off robot spaceships in MOON 44.

Some say two heads are better than one. Well we’re testing that theory by checking out two films that have double the fun. First, things get all kinds of racist in THE THING WITH TWO HEADS. Then, how easy can one be corrupted by another in THE INCREDIBLE TWO HEADED TRANSPLANT.

Remember the 90s? Let’s all head back there with some slacker comedies from 1994. First up, we learn what college is really like on those liberal campuses with all the protesting in PCU. Then, we try to overtake the media in the name of metal in AIRHEADS.

We’re enlisting to finally do something with our lives. First up, Bill Murray and a ragtag group of soldiers help prevent a world war in STRIPES. Then, Pauly Shore and Andy Dick lead a ragtag group of soldiers to get lost in the desert in IN THE ARMY NOW.

This episode, people end up in danger due to dangerous aliens invading Earth. First up, a kid begins to suspect that everyone in his town is being taken over by aliens in INVADERS FROM MARS. Then, a weird creature begins hunting unsuspecting victims in NIGHTBEAST.

As summer heads into the waning few weeks we have left, we decided why not take a look at some of the summer camp movies from the 80s. Then we found out one of these movies isn’t about summer camp. Go figure. First up, Bill Murray teaches life lessons to a group of kids at … Continue reading Meatballs & Up The Creek →

It’s episode 350. What better way to celebrate than reviewing three awesome movies? First up, zombies ruin everyone’s pub time in SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Then, a small town has something very wrong in HOT FUZZ. Finally, a bar crawl turns into a war with aliens in THE WORLD’S END.

This episode we’re talking about 2 Albert Pyun cyborg movies! First up, things get awkward with an underage Angelina Jolie in CYBORG 2. Then, Terminator rip offs everywhere in NEMESIS.

This episode we’re taking a look at . . . well you’ll see that we didn’t really know what we were doing going into this one. First up, we get weirded out by the amount of assault in TEETH. Then, a dude does weird things to ladies in an apartment building in SWEET KILL.

This episode we’re looking at deadly parlor games. First up, some friends go on a scavenger hunt where it turns out one of them is a killer in THE LAST OF SHEILA. Then, a woman marries into a rich family to find that a dangerous game of hide and seek is required on the wedding … Continue reading The Last Of Sheila & Ready Or Not →

This episode is about those pesky killer crocs. First up, we have way too much fun with KILLER CROCODILE. Then, we have less fun but still some fun with DARK AGE.

We celebrate the ever-wonderful Dolph Lundgren with two of his movies this week. First up, an alien comes in peace and leaves in pieces in I COME IN PEACE. Then, Dolph teams up with Brandon Lee to fight the Yakuza in SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO.

We celebrate Roy Scheider by looking at a few of his 80s thrillers. First up, Roy takes on John Glover, who takes his wife Ann Margaret hostage in 52 PICK UP. Then, he investigates a murder as most therapists do and gets tangled up with Meryl Streep in STILL OF THE NIGHT.