Join us for a deep dive into Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the 1978 science-fiction horror film from director Philip Kaufman. In this episode: We marvel over the pod-like qualities of capers, wonder about the fighting power of dentists, and try to pack in as many references to Alien as possible.

Join us for a deep dive into Poltergeist, the 1982 horror classic from director Tobe Hooper. In this episode: We talk about the Spielberg-of-it-all, help ourselves to chicken AND steak out of the fridge, and swim with (real) skeletons.

Join us for a deep dive into When Evil Lurks, the 2023 Argentine supernatural horror movie directed by Demian Rugna. In this episode: We marvel over how disgusting this movie is, make fun of Christopher's TV settings, and compare the main character to Wilson from Castaway.

Join us for a deep dive into Wes Craven's New Nightmare, the 1994 film written and directed by Wes Craven that takes us into meta territory and back into Freddy Krueger's lair 10 years after the first film. In this episode, we discuss the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, ponder whether Freddy is actually a hero, visit a casual morgue, question 90s playground safety standards, and drink 12 pots of coffee. 

Join us for a deep dive into Misery, the 1990 Academy Award-Winning film from director Rob Reiner. In this episode, we discuss Spam, the many differences between the film and Stephen King's book, and say "oh, poo" and "cockadoodie" many times.

Join us for a deep DIVE (get it?) into Jaws, the 1975 bonafide classic from director Steven Spielberg. In this episode: We talk about What About Bob, question whether or not Richard Dreyfuss is considered a sex symbol, and reminisce about the now-closed "Jaws: The Ride" at Universal Studios in Florida.

Join us for a deep dive into Train to Busan, the 2016 South Korean action horror movie directed by Yeon Sang-ho. In this episode: We discuss if dads really have it easy, plan for a zombie outbreak in Ann Arbor, and Amanda sings a beautiful rendition of Aloha Oe.

Join us for a (literal) deep dive into The Descent, the 2005 British horror film directed by Neil Marshall. In this episode: We panic over the real-life Nutty Putty cave incident, debate if Sara is permanently stuck in the bone zone, and relate this movie to the incomparable 1986 film Aliens again and again.

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Join us for a deep dive into Phantasm, the 1979 sci-fi fantasy horror directed by Don Coscarelli. In this episode: We marvel over the director's famous vegan daughter, debate Reggie's true age and hairstyle choices, and discuss the Tall Man's apparent sweet tooth.

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Join us for a deep dive into The Prowler, the 1981 slasher directed by Joseph Zito. In this episode: We listen to some sweet flute music with Otto (a strange fellow), connect this movie to the Hanna Barbara universe, and take life advice from a 78-year-old victorian house owner.

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