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Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.

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The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025
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#130
Today at 11:00 AM

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2025.

[Originally recorded in February 2026.]

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The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024
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#129
03/21/2025

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2024.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

 


2024 Spooky Season Catch-Up
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#128
01/17/2025

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to discuss a couple movies seen at Fantastic Fest 2024, catch up on new discoveries and rewatches from this Halloween season, and lament our descent into 4K movie madness.

Movies discussed on this episode: BONE LAKE (2024), V/H/S/BEYOND (2024), MR. CROCKET (2024), AJ GOES TO THE DOG PARK (2024), CHAINSAWS WERE SINGING (2024), APARTMENT 7A (2024), DADDY'S HEAD (2024), CHAIN REACTIONS (2024), CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN (2024), THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE (2024), GET AWAY (2024), BLACK CAB (2024), STRANGE HARVEST: OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE (2024), MARTIN (1977...


Talking TALES FROM THE VOID with Showrunners Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley
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#127
10/24/2024

On this Off-Topic episode, Ben is joined by Nolan McBride and Paul Farrell — as well as special guests Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley — to discuss Tales From The Void, the new Screambox anthology series based on stories from the r/NoSleep community.

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Programming a 24-Hour Marathon with A CUT BELOW Author Scott Drebit
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#126
09/04/2024

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Scott Drebit from Daily Dead — to talk about his new book, A CUT BELOW: A CELEBRATION OF B HORROR MOVIES, 1950S–1980S, and collectively program a 24-hour horror movie marathon.

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No More Room in Hell: 'Dawn of the Dead' Remains a Masterpiece 45 Years Later by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)


Paul's Marathon of Meticulous Madness
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#125
07/12/2024

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Emily von Seele to celebrate Paul's most recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the the great (2000) man himself.

Movies discussed on this episode: THEATRE OF BLOOD (1973), BLACK SABBATH (1963), SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943), MADHOUSE (1974).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

No More Room in Hell: 'Dawn of the Dead' Remains a Masterpiece 45 Years Later by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)


The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 2
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#124
03/04/2024

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss (the second half and ranking of) their favorite horror movies of 2023.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

Emily's Favorites of 2023 by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)


The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 1
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#123
02/19/2024

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss (the first half of) their favorite horror movies of 2023.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

 


THE EXORCIST + THE MEDIUM (2021)
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#122
11/01/2023

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Paul Farrell to discuss William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST (1973) and Banjong Pisanthanakun's THE MEDIUM (2021). The crew digs into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before enlisting the aid of a spiritual warrior to fight against the forces of evil possessing their daughters.

Other movies discussed on this episode: NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988), THE UNBINDING (2023), NIGHT OF THE COMET (1984), NIGHT OF THE CREEPS (1986), I MARRIED A WITCH (1942), CAT PEOPLE (1942), THE CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE (1944), CAT PEOPLE (1982), FANTASY ISLAND (2020), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984), JENNIFER'S BODY (2009), THE POPE'S EXORCIST (2023).

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Fantastic Fest 2023 - Second Half feat. PROPERTY, THE CREATOR, SAW X, SUITABLE FLESH, ONE-PERCENTER
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#121
10/12/2023

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the second half of Fantastic Fest 2023.

Movies discussed on this episode: #MANHOLE (2023), STRANGE DARLING (2023), YOU'RE NOT ME (2023), PROPERTY (2023), THE INVISIBLE FIGHT (2023), THE CREATOR (2023), BLONDE DEATH (1984), WE ARE ZOMBIES (2023), SAW X (2023), WAKE UP (2023), SUITABLE FLESH (2023), TOTALLY KILLER (2023), ONE-PERCENTER (2023).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

[Fantastic Fest 2023] Review Round-Up: SPOOKTACULAR, THE WAIT, WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS, PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers)

[Fantastic...


Fantastic Fest 2023 - First Half feat. THE TOXIC AVENGER, WHEN EVIL LURKS, V/H/S/85, STOPMOTION, KILL, RIVER
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#120
10/11/2023

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the first half of Fantastic Fest 2023.

Movies discussed on this episode: THE TOXIC AVENGER (2023), SLEEP (2023), TIGER STRIPES (2023), THE ORIGIN (2023), WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023), SCALA (2023), WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS (2023), THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (2023), RAGE (2023), V/H/S/85 (2023), THE LAST VIDEO STORE (2023), SRI ASIH: THE WARRIOR (2023), SPOOKTACULAR! (2023), THE UNCLE (2023), PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES (2023), THE SACRIFICE GAME (2023), FALLING STARS (2023), 100 YARDS (2023), THE STRANGLER (1970), SUBURBAN TALE (2023), STOPMOTION (2023), BLOOD DINER (1987), KILL (2023), THE WAIT (2023), CRUMB CATCHER (2023), THE COFFEE TABLE (2023...


SAWcast: The SAW Franchise
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#119
10/04/2023

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Jason "Jinx" Jenkins from Scream Addicts and Bloody Disgusting — to discuss their admiration for the Saw franchise, its endearingly convoluted plot, and all of the best death traps.

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THE DEN + UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB
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#118
09/14/2023

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride and Emily von Seele — as well as special guest Ari Drew from Bloody Disgusting — to discuss Zachary Donohue's THE DEN (2014) and Stephen Susco's UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB (2018). The crew catches up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before joining a virtual hangout to explore the dark corners of the internet together and see what mysteries they can uncover.

Other movies discussed on this episode: HOLLYWOOD DREAMS & NIGHTMARES: THE ROBERT ENGLUND STORY (2023), THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (2023), THE SENDER (1982), TALK TO ME (2023), UNWELCOME (2023), NIGHT'S END (2022).

Links of interest and/or s...


Kat's Anthology of Existential Angst and Fun Times
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#117
09/01/2023

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to celebrate Kat's recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the birthday girl herself.

Movies discussed on this episode: KWAIDAN (1964), EX MACHINA (2015), IN FABRIC (2019), COHERENCE (2014).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Fantasia Film Festival 2023 Review: WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS is a Hypnotic Journey Into the Unknown by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP Flirts with the Weird and Unknown by...


C.H.U.D + THE HOST
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#116
08/21/2023

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell to discuss Douglas Cheek's C.H.U.D. (1984) and Bong Joon-ho's THE HOST (2006). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before facing off against the mutated spawn of toxic waste and the U.S. government's lack of regard for human life.

Other movies discussed on this episode: INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR (2023), BLACKOUT (2023), DAY OF THE DEAD (1985), BATMAN VS. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2019), TURTLE POWER: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2014), SLEEPAWAY CAMP III: TEENAGE WASTELAND (1989), SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982), HALLOWEEN...


NIGHTBREED + BASKET CASE 2
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#115
08/03/2023

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to discuss Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED (1990) and Frank Henenlotter's BASKET CASE 2 (1990). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before finding a new home among fellow freaks and being forced to defend it against an intolerant world.

Other movies discussed on this episode: GREEN ROOM (2016), THE LOVED ONES (2009), MAGIC (1978), MORTAL KOMBAT (1995), CRUEL INTENTIONS (1999), FINAL EXAM (1981), CHERRY FALLS (2000), ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932), INFLUENCER (2023).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

[Horror Queers] The Inherent Queerness of Clive Barker's 'Nightbreed...


YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN + RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATOES
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#114
07/01/2023

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Kat McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) and John De Bello's RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATES (1988). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before embracing their mad scientist roots and bringing a new generation of monstrous (but silly) creations to the world.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: EVIL DEAD RISE (2023), THE INVITATION (2022), RENFIELD (2023), THE POPE'S EXORCIST (2023), BROOKLYN 45 (2023), INFLUENCER (2023), BLESS THE CHILD (2000), A HOUSE ON THE BAYOU (2021), RED ROSE (2022), CHANNEL ZERO (2016), WENDELL & WILD (2022), ATTACHMENT (2023), POST MORTEM (2021), CONFESSIONAL (2020).

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DAGON + DARK WATERS (1993)
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#113
06/24/2023

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Philip Yount to discuss Stuart Gordon's DAGON (2001) and Mariano Baino's DARK WATERS (1993). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before a trip to a strange seaside town leads them straight into the arms of a creepy cult.

Other movies discussed on this episode: COCAINE BEAR (2023), BARBARIAN (2022), EVIL DEAD (2013), MORTAL KOMBAT (2021), THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (SERIES), EVIL DEAD RISE (2023), THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1977), BLESS THE CHILD (2000), INFINITY POOL (2023), MARTIN (1977), LOVER'S LANE (1999), INFLUENCER (2023), SHIN KAMEN RIDER (2023).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research...


EVIL DEAD II + TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT
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#112
04/29/2023

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Emily von Seele to discuss Sam Raimi's EVIL DEAD II (1987) and Ernest Dickerson's TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT (1995). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before taking refuge from the forces of evil in a roadside motel along with a group of strangers.

Other movies/books/TV shows discussed on this episode: SCREAM VI (2023) (Spoilers from 4:55 - 14:45), RED EYE (2005), PRIMAL RAGE (1988), JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023) (Spoilers from 23:05 - 27:25), MISSING (2023), KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023) (Spoilers from 34:15 - 1:06:15), THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD (2018), INTERVIEW WITH THE...


THE EVIL DEAD (1981) + THE RUINS
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#111
04/08/2023

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Philip Yount to discuss Sam Raimi's THE EVIL DEAD (1981) and Carter Smith's THE RUINS (2008). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their cozy cabin holiday is spoiled by an ancient, evil force that turns nature against them.

Other movies discussed on this episode: POLTERGEIST (1982), THE BABADOOK (2014), PROJECT WOLF HUNTING (2022) (Spoilers from 10:10 - 15:05), CLOVERFIELD (2008), SCREAM VI (2023).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

A Discussion on 'SCREAM VI' (Paper Street Pictures) (YouTube)

S&A 118 The...


SCREAM 2 + MATINEE
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#110
03/30/2023

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride to discuss Wes Craven's SCREAM 2 (1997) and Joe Dante's MATINEE (1993). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before heading to their local single-screen theater to see the newest schlock film inspired by the anxieties and horrors of the real world.

Other movies/books discussed on this episode: M3GAN (2023), SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON (2023), VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS (1984), RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY (1991), THE ICEMAN COMETH (1989), WE HAVE A GHOST (2023), BLADES (1989), EVIL LAUGH (1986), THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD (2018).

Links of interest...


SCREAM (1996) + I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
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#109
03/13/2023

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Thomas Foster, and Emily von Seele to discuss Wes Craven's SCREAM (1996) and Jim Gillespie's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before the sins of the past give rise to vengeful killers who leave a trail of adolescent bodies in their wake.

Other movies discussed on this episode: SKINAMARINK (2023) (Spoilers from 5:00 - 30:00), M3GAN (2023), INFINITY POOL (2023), COCAINE BEAR (2023), HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN (2023), CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2023), MEN (2022), WENDELL & WILD (2022).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research...


The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022
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#108
03/01/2023

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by nearly the entire Dead Ringers crew — Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, Thomas Foster, and Philip Yount — to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2022.

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'Welcome to Dead House' – Revisiting the Very First 'Goosebumps' Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Let's Scare Bryan to Death: Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's RESOLUTION with Philip Yount by Bryan Christopher (Daily Dead)

Let's Scare Bryan to Death: Ti West's...


Interview with SCARE PACKAGE II: RAD CHAD'S REVENGE Co-Writer/Producer Cameron Burns
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#107
01/13/2023

On this Off-Topic episode, Ben and Nolan are joined by SCARE PACKAGE II: RAD CHAD'S REVENGE Co-Writer/Producer Cameron Burns to talk about the new horror comedy sequel and the fun challenges of spearheading a horror anthology with so many different filmmakers.

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Talking Movie Monsters with MONSTERS, MAKEUP & EFFECTS 2 Author Heather Wixson
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#106
01/06/2023

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell — as well as special guest Heather Wixson from Daily Dead — to talk about her newest book, MONSTERS, MAKEUP & EFFECTS 2: CONVERSATIONS WITH CINEMA'S GREATEST ARTISTS, and discuss some of their favorite movie monsters, as well as the people behind them.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume 2 by Heather Wixson

CRAVIN' CRAVEN 20: RED EYE (F This Movie!) (podcast)

The Hilarious Horrors of "Weird Al" Yankovic – 5 Songs for Horror...


MANDY + THE CROW
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#105
11/23/2022

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Bryan Christopher from Daily Dead/Rue Morgue — to discuss Panos Cosmatos' Mandy (2018) and Alex Proyas' The Crow (1994). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before they're bestowed with otherworldly power to avenge the death of their significant others.

Other movies discussed on this episode: SAVAGELAND (2015), HOCUS POCUS 2 (2022), DEADSTREAM (2022), HELLRAISER (2022), THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW (2022), THIRST (2009).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

THE RING: Still Horrifying 20 Years Later by Emily von...


FrightFall Discoveries 2022
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#104
10/28/2022

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride to discuss some of their favorite spooky new discoveries from this October, as well as a couple Halloween season rewatches.

Movies discussed on this episode: THE MUNSTERS (2022), THE INVITATION (2022), HOUSE OF DARKNESS (2022), NIGHT OF THE COMET (1984), RAVENOUS (1999), THE STYLIST (2021), SORORITY BABES IN THE SLIMEBALL BOWL-O-RAMA (1988), TRICK OR TREAT (1986), DAGON (2001), AMITYVILLE HORROR: THE EVIL ESCAPES (1989), AMITYVILLE 1992: IT'S ABOUT TIME (1992), BRING IT ON: CHEER OR DIE (2022), DEADSTREAM (2022), HUMAN LANTERNS (1982), BATTLE ROYALE (2000), DOG SOLDIERS (2002), THE DARK HALF (1993), MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM (2022), SISSY (2022), BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022), THE KEEP (1983...


THEY LIVE + SOCIETY
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#103
10/21/2022

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Ben McBride to discuss John Carpenter's THEY LIVE (1988) and Brian Yuzna's SOCIETY (1989). The crew dive into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before uncovering a gooey conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.

Other movies discussed on this episode: BARBARIAN (2022), GLORIOUS (2022), THE CRAZIES (1973), VIDEODROME (1983), EVIL DEAD (2013), ORPHAN (2009), ORPHAN: FIRST KILL (2022), JAWS (1975), HELLRAISER (1987), HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II (1988), HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH (1992), HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE (1996), TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT (1995), TALES FROM THE CRYPT: BORDELLO OF BLOOD (1996), DEATH BECOMES HER (1992), I'M DANGEROUS TONIGHT (1990), WHO INVITED THEM (2022), NO EXIT (2022...


Fantastic Fest 2022: Interview with H4Z4RD & CUB Director Jonas Govaerts
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#102
10/12/2022

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by H4Z4RD director Jonas Govaerts to talk about his kinetic new action comedy, working with DJ Dimitri Vegas, when and when not to push the audience's buttons, and his 2014 camp slasher, CUB (spoilers from 49:40 - 53:10).

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 7 & 8 feat. HELLRAISER (2022), PROJECT WOLF HUNTING, SATANIC HISPANICS, ATTACHMENT
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#101
10/07/2022

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Kat McBride to talk about all of the rest of the movies they saw during Fantastic Fest 2022 — including David Bruckner's (excellent) HELLRAISER reboot.

Movies discussed on this episode: FLOWING (2022), PROJECT WOLF HUNTING (2022), SATANIC HISPANICS (2022), HELLRAISER (2022), BLOOD RELATIVES (2022), ATTACHMENT (2022).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

Fantastic Fest 2022 Review: David Bruckner's HELLRAISER Builds Upon Clive Barker's World in Horrifyingly Beautiful Ways by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)


Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 5 & 6 feat. KING ON SCREEN, SHIN ULTRAMAN, A WOUNDED FAWN, SWALLOWED
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#100
10/06/2022

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about some of the movies they saw during the second half of Fantastic Fest 2022.

Movies discussed on this episode: KING ON SCREEN (2022), SHIN ULTRAMAN (2022), YEAR OF THE SHARK (2022), LYNCH/OZ (2022), HUESERA (2022), VENUS (2022), A WOUNDED FAWN (2022), H4Z4RD (2022), NIGHTMARE (2022), SWALLOWED (2022), V/H/S/99 (2022), TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

Fantastic Fest 2022 Review Round-Up: LYNCH/OZ, VENUS, EVERYONE WILL BURN by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

SWALLOWED...


Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 3 & 4 feat. SICK, LIVING WITH CHUCKY, BONES AND ALL, SOMETHING IN THE DIRT
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#99
10/05/2022

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw on the third and fourth day of Fantastic Fest 2022.

Movies discussed on this episode: EVIL EYE (2022), GAMERA VS. ZIGRA (1971), LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE (2022), MISTER ORGAN (2022), THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022), SICK (2022), DECISION TO LEAVE (2022), LIVING WITH CHUCKY (2022), BONES AND ALL (2022), WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (2022), SOMETHING IN THE DIRT (2022).

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Fantastic Fest 2022 Review Round-Up: EVIL EYE and MISTER ORGAN by Emily von Seele (Daily...


Fantastic Fest 2022: Days 1 & 2 feat. SMILE, TERRIFIER 2, THE MENU, H4Z4RD, KIDS VS. ALIENS
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#98
10/02/2022

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the first two days of Fantastic Fest 2022.

Movies discussed on this episode: SMILE (2022), TERRIFIER 2 (2022), HUNT (2022), YEAR OF THE SHARK (2022), BLOOD RELATIVES (2022), HUESERA (2022), VENUS (2022), THE MENU (2022), H4Z4RD (2022), KIDS VS. ALIENS (2022). 

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

The Kingcast (podcast)

Fantastic Fest 2022 Review: BLOOD RELATIVES is a Charming Film about Vampires, Family, and Identity by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic F...


THE DESCENT + THE REEF
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#97
09/21/2022

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, and Thomas Foster to discuss Neil Marshall's THE DESCENT (2005) and Andrew Traucki's THE REEF (2011). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their off-the-beaten-path adventure lands them in the territory of vicious, primal creatures.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: THE FALL (2022), BODIES, BODIES, BODIES (2022), ORPHAN: FIRST KILL (2022), FRANKENHOOKER (1990), LOS ESPOOKYS (2018), PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN (2022), THE EXORCIST (1973), X (2022), DOG SOLDIERS (2002).

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TRAIN TO BUSAN + SNOWPIERCER
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#96
09/14/2022

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Thomas Foster, and Paul Farrell to discuss Yeon Sang-ho's TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016) and Bong Joon-ho's SNOWPIERCER (2013). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before they're packed onto a train full of panicked people to escape infection.

Other movies discussed on this episode: OUT THERE HALLOWEEN MEGA TAPE (2022), ANGEL HEART (1987), SHE WILL (2022), JAMIE MARKS IS DEAD (2014), TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE (1990), THEY/THEM (2022), PREY (2022), NOPE (2022).

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Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: SHE WILL is a...


HOUSE OF WAX (2005) + TOURIST TRAP
HOUSE OF WAX (2005) + TOURIST TRAP episode artwork
#95
08/27/2022

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Philip Yount to discuss Jaume Collet-Serra's HOUSE OF WAX (2005) and David Schmoeller's TOURIST TRAP (1979). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before the proprietor of a neglected roadside attraction entraps them and tries to make them permanent additions to his personal museum.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: GOOD MADAM (2022), 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED (2019), PIRANHA (1978), THEY LIVE (1988), TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989), THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985), INCANTATION (2022), SCREAM (2022), TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT (1995), TALES FROM THE CRYPT: BORDELLO OF BLOOD (1996...


MALIGNANT + NINJA III: THE DOMINATION
MALIGNANT + NINJA III: THE DOMINATION episode artwork
#94
08/08/2022

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss James Wan's MALIGNANT (2021) and Sam Firstenberg's NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (1988). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their bodies are co-opted by psychopathic killers hellbent on revenge.

Other movies discussed on this episode: THE WICKER MAN (1973), MAD GOD (2022), THE OUTWATERS (2022), WATCHER (2022), HABIT (1995), THE BLACK PHONE (2022), VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS (1984), INVADERS FROM MARS (1986).

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HAPPY DEATH DAY + TRIANGLE
HAPPY DEATH DAY + TRIANGLE episode artwork
#93
07/16/2022

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to discuss Christopher Landon's HAPPY DEATH DAY (2018) and Christopher Smith's TRIANGLE (2009). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before becoming snared in a temporal loop and targeted by an unknown killer.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: SPELLCASTER (1991), PANDEMONIUM (1982), CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022), THE FOG (1980), WATCHER (2022), THOU SHALT NOT KILL...EXCEPT (1985), SPLIT SECOND (1992), SEVERANCE (2022).

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BLACK SUNDAY (1960) + DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS
BLACK SUNDAY (1960) + DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS episode artwork
#92
06/27/2022

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Thomas Foster to discuss Mario Bava's BLACK SUNDAY (1960) and Terence Fisher's DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1966). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before wandering into the path of an ancient evil that has just risen after centuries of lying dormant.

Other movies discussed on this episode: FIRESTARTER (2022), TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022), YOU WON'T BE ALONE (2022), MEN (2022), THE NORTHMAN (2022), GIRLS NIGHT OUT (1982), A RETURN TO SALEM'S LOT (1987), THE CURSED (2022).

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THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE + THE VIGIL
THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE + THE VIGIL episode artwork
#91
05/27/2022

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Philip Yount to discuss André Øvredal's THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (2016) and Keith Thomas' THE VIGIL (2021). The crew dive into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before spending the night standing watch over some corpses that may not as dead as they appear to be.

Other movies discussed on this episode: DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (2022), WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2022), MY SOUL TO TAKE (2010), CURSED (2005), ACTUALLY HAPPENED! MOST TERRIFYING PSYCHIC PHENOMENA, PSYCHIC RESEARCH TEAM REPORT. RELIVED. (2004), SPIRAL (A.K.A. UZ...