The ghosts of your horror movie club explore a different sub-genre each month! Featuring creators from the spooky community, stoner filmmaker DeVaughn Taylor & film journalist Garrett McDowell discuss the recurring motifs of various sub-genres and what makes the best genre films work. New episodes every Tuesday! NOTE: We recommend starting at Season 2 (Ep60) as that's when Garrett joined and began our current format. Season 1 was the experimental phase haha NOTE: The first 99 episodes, we were under "Bloody Blunts" however the show didn't change, so Season 3 is where we continued as "Specter Cinema"
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 11 days 10 hours 29 minutes
episode 162: STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951) ft. Tyler MacIntyre // The Hitch is Back
The boys are ready to swap murders with Tyler MacIntyre (director of Tragedy Girls) as we discuss Hitchcock's stalker thriller Strangers on a Train. We're talking the consequences of societal norms, Robert Walker's chilling performance as Bruno, and a little bit about Tyler's latest film It's a Wonderful Knife! Take a hit and pass that spooky shit
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episode 163: ROPE (1948) ft. Alicia Malone // The Hitch is Back
Time to close out our time with Alfred Hitchcock with maybe the most Hitchcockian film Rope! We're joined by film author Alicia Malone (TCM Host) as we break down the queer themes, the innovative filmmaking techniques, and the film as Hitchcock's cinematic thesis on suspense. Don't open that trunk, just listen to the episode!
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episode 164: THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) // Save Your Soul
Time for a new theme as we try to save our souls chatting "possession movies" this December. First up, we move into a haunted house discussing The Amityville Horror (unfortunately not the remake). Topics include setting a template, possessed performances, and domestic horrors of the housing market. Get your firewood ready!
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episode 165: EVENT HORIZON (1997) ft. Iona Smith // Save Your Soul
Can you get possessed in space? Of course you can, anything is possible with Sam Neil! That's right, the boys are joined by Ghouls Magazine contributor Iona Smith to discuss Event Horizon. We're in zero gravity discussing a haunted house in space, the fabled director's cut, and why we need Laurence Fishburne in more horror films. Hold on to those eyeballs!
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episode 166: SAINT MAUD (2021) // Save Your Soul
We're not wasting any pain as we continue our possession movies coverage discussing Saint Maud. Topics included evangelist fanatics, spiritual hypocrisy, and autonomy in death. May the power of Christ cum-pel you!
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episode 167: THE EXORCIST (1973) ft. Jay Krieger // Save Your Soul
In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the last regular episode of the year goes out to The Exorcist! Returning guest Jay Krieger (Safe Room Popdcast) joins the boys in discussing the films incredible legacy from the way it weaves in many sub-genres and the fear it still garners decades later. It's always an excellent day for an exorcism!
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episode 168: Favorite Genre Films of 2023 ft. Zoë Rose Smith // SCC #168
Time to kick off the New Year by reflecting on the genre films of 2023! Zoë Rose Smith (Ghouls Magazine, Our Bloody Obsession) joins the boys to discuss our individual Top 4 lists, give out some awards, and talk about what we anticipate for 2024. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!
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episode 169: BEAU IS AFRAID (2023) // Favorites of '23
Have a bottle of water to swallow a hefty pill of an episode as we kick off our first review of 2024...with a re-record because DeVaughn lost the episode (hence the lateness). Garrett's pick for favorites month is the surrealist horror odyssey Beau Is Afraid. We're breaking down the unique story structure, themes of autonomy & decision-making, and the divisive response to Ari Aster's third film...
episode 170: GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) ft. Matt Donatto // Favorites of '23
Time to hop on a boat and battle a Kaiju monster with the boys discussing Godzilla Minus One. Donato makes the 5 time appearance club as he joins DeVaughn & Garrett breaking down the aquatic horror inspirations, culturally specific trauma, and learning to let those around you into your life. Oh yeah, and the Black Air Force menace that is Godzilla. These aren't tears, its just sea water in our eyes!
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episode 171: WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023) ft. Mary Beth McAndrews // Favorites of '23
Break out the apple ice cream, we're talking about When Evil Lurks! Mary Beth McAndrews (Scarred For Life Podcast) joins the boys to break down possession via viral disease, F*ck Them Kids cinema, and the joys of when Evil wins. Don't forget the rules...or pompously ignore them like Pedro, your choice!
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