So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast: Recent Episodes
So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast
the original TV movie that introduced monster-hunting journalist Carl Kolchak and spawned a series. We talk about Darren McGavin's iconic turn as Kolchak, the movie's Las Vegas vibes, the stacked supporting cast, and why vampire stories always work. Listen now.
We talk about writer/director Fred Dekker's cult classic featuring college nerds in love, corpse-handling frat pranks, a hard-drinking Tom Atkins, 50's sci-fi, axe-wielding maniacs, zombies, brain-sucking slugs and a cavalcade of catchphrases. Listen now.
We get into the cult classic from Jim Wynorski with Kelli Maroney, Barbara Crampton and killbots, and we reveal what sports stars were supposed to be in the movie and what life is like in a two-mall town. Listen now.
We talk about Lou Diamond Phillips and the stacked supporting cast, the movie's impressive stunts and the cinematic details that make this cult classic worth watching. Listen now.
We talk about James Wan, Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson and how this movie spawned a franchise that helped usher in modern horror cinema. Listen now.
We talk about this sadistic and sleazy slasher starring prolific character actor Andrew Prine, and we manage to find a lot of laughs in one of the darkest movies we've covered. Listen now.
We talk about Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and how the movie delivers a deeper message alongside violent brawls and shootouts. Listen now.
We talk about 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, how this movie fits into his Youtube series and why empty spaces can be so scary. Listen now.
We talk about Roddy Piper and Keith David, how the movie's social commentary endures nearly 40 years later, and why the famous alley brawl still looms so large. Listen now.
We talk about writer/director Curry Barker's arrival as a filmmaker, Inde Navarrette's instantly iconic performance and what makes this movie so scary. Listen now.
We talk all about the Michael Bay blockbuster with Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris and about 75 other awesome actors, and we examine how well the action holds up 30 years later. Listen now.
We get personal talking about the surprising horror film from director Bob Balaban with unnerving music by Angelo Badalamenti and chilling performances by Randy Quaid and Mary Beth Hurt. Listen now.
We talk about growing to love the movie's mix of sex and violence, how its painted movie poster remains the all-time greatest piece of fantasy art and why we're dubious about the 2025 remake. Listen now.
We unravel Wolfgang Petersen's amnesia thriller and talk about Tom Berenger's squint, Bob Hoskins' stare, the movie's cool car crashes and the silly but satisfying twist. Listen now.
We get into how Eric has tried to convince Charlie to do an episode of a Rachel Sennott movie for years and talk about how this movie mixes satire with scares for a modern-day whodunit that feels like hanging out with your smartest and funniest friend. Listen now.
We talk all about this surprisingly charming brawler flick where Andrew Dice Clay protects Teri Hatcher from Chinese ninjas in Portland, Or-e-gon. Listen now.
We catch up on the recent Oscars before we get into how much this Oscar-snubbed movie rules and why silver-haired Tom Cruise is the best Tom Cruise. Listen now.
We talk about the horror parody boon of the '80s, celebrate the Hollywood love story of stars Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss and decide that this movie's cozy charm makes up for a lack of jokes. Listen now.
We remember Noonan's many iconic performances (including this one) and cover how West's micro-budget horror debut packs real scares and surprises. Listen now.
We talk about Duvall's understated brilliance as washed-up country singer Mac Sledge and how the movie mixes quiet drama and heartwarming musical performances in a surprising story of redemption. Listen now.
We talk about how this Blaxploitation vampire classic defies expectations, and why William Marshall's commanding performance may be our favorite cinematic bloodsucker ever. Listen now.
We talk about the movie's large cast of teen victims, drawn-out cruise ship scenes, brief NYC screen time, and why we think it's an underrated entry in the franchise. Listen now.
We talk about why we liked this satirical conspiracy thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos, why we love Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons and why this far-out film doesn't feel all that crazy in today's world. Listen now.
We talk about the ping-pong centered odyssey from Josh Safdie and explain why we've become Chalamet guys. Listen now.
We talk about the Chiodo Brothers' vision, John Vernon's genius, the movie's showcase of practical effects and more reasons why we love this one-of-a-kind cult classic. Listen now.
We talk about the violent noir thriller starring James Woods as the world's worst detective, and how his over-the-top (and illegal) methods and morally bankrupt character feel too real in 2026. Listen now.
We talk about why we love the Phantasm series and this action-packed sequel featuring Angus Scrimm's iconic villain, and we get into our favorite new characters, new spheres and new lore. Listen now.
We revisit Savage Steve Holland's oddly relatable teen comedy and talk about John Cusack's ski skills, Diane Franklin's French laugh, the movie's stacked cast of '80s icons and, of course, guitar-shredding cheeseburgers. Listen now.
We unwrap the one-off hallucinogenic horror classic from a group of Wisconsin folks that features psychic powers, samurai killers and a bit of Christmas spirit. Listen now.
We cover what makes this 3-hour historical epic so intimidating but ultimately so rewarding to watch and we talk about the humor and human drama amid the stunning visuals. Listen now.
We talk about the 1955 gangster thriller that packs a punch in its 67 minute runtime, and we cover how Kubrick worked his genius on a shoestring budget in the back alleys and rooftops of New York City 70 years ago. Listen now.
and why the latest lesbian neo-noir flick from Ethan Coen is worth a shot. We get into the Coen Brothers and their post-breakup work, and talk about Margaret Qualley and Chris Evans, the movie's sex and violence, and why we vibed with it more than the critics did. Listen now. (spoilers)
We talk about why we love Chris Sarandon's sexy next-door vampire and Roddy McDowall's washed up horror host, how everyone knew an Evil Ed in high school and why vampires are so theatrical. Listen now.
We cover the new sports-horror movie's cult messages, Marlon Wayans' acting, Julia Fox's eyebrows, and why billionaires are so weird. Listen now.
This week, we're having a few small beers with "One Battle After Another." We talk about Paul Thomas Anderson, Leo, Benicio, Sean Penn's serious toddler walk, the movie's mix of action and comedy and how it stands among PTA's other films. Listen now.
This week, we're continuing our Robert Redford retrospective with 1993's seductive smash hit "Indecent Proposal." We talk about Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, the movie's infamous premise and its surprising love story. Listen now.
This week, we celebrate Robert Redford with 2018's "The Old Man & the Gun." We talk about the iconic actor's last starring role, Casey Affleck's sad face, Tom Waits' hair and how Redford changed the game in film. Listen now.
This week, we're living those high school nights with 1985's "Porky's Revenge!" We talk about the whole Porky's trilogy and how this movie makes the most of the cast's familiar and fun vibes and Dave Edmunds' music and musical connections. Listen now.
This week, we're taking the law into our own hands and feeling nasty with 1987's "Nasty Hero." We talk about how the movie's trailer on a VHS tape blew our minds, how Mike Starr steals the show and whether this all-but-forgotten action flick is worth its 75-minute runtime. Listen now.
This week, we're cruising with aliens in L.A. in 1988's "Earth Girls Are Easy." We talk about Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Brown and the San Fernando Valley in the '80s. Listen now.
This week, we're chasing down 1995 sexy sci-fi horror flick "Species." We talk about Michael Madsen, Ben Kingsley, H.R. Giger, and why casting super model Natasha Henstridge as an alien-human hybrid is critic proof. Listen now.
This week, we're running down the new horror hit in theaters, "Weapons." We talk about the movie's freaky vibes and cool cast, including the unforgettable Aunt Gladys. Plus we solve the mystery of director Zach Cregger's true message. Listen now.
This week, we're riding the rails and talking about 1986's "Runaway Train." We get into how a train movie based on a story by Akira Kurosawa, co-written by former felon Eddie Bunker, and starring Jon Voight and Eric Roberts (both doing ridiculous accents) became one of the best Cannon films of the '80s. Listen now.
This week, we're heading to class to get into 1996's "The Substitute." We talk about Tom Berenger, Ernie Hudson, William Forsythe, and how this movie spawned a franchise. Listen now.
We are stepping into the ring to remember Hulk Hogan and 1989's "No Holds Barred." We talk about the massive popularity of Hulkamania and WWF wrestling in the late '80s, and how this movie ignores both while featuring some of the best of the worst acting, action and everything else. Listen now.
This week, we're talking about the BRAINS behind the 1985 horror comedy "The Return of the Living Dead." We cover the movie's perfect cast, cool lore, funniest jokes, genuine scares and more. Listen now.
This week, we're taking a bite out of 1996's "The Ghost and the Darkness." We talk about Michael Douglas' weirdest role, Val Kilmer's Irish accent, killer lions, and the movie's mix of adventure and gore. Listen now.
This week, we examine the body horror of 1996's "The Dentist." We talk about our love of director Brian Yuzna, Corbin Bernsen's amazing performance and the movie's grossest kills, while Charlie shares his recent dental nightmare and Eric talks about growing up with a dentist for a dad. Listen now.
This week, we've been seduced by the legendary 1992 erotic thriller "Basic Instinct." We talk about Paul Verhoeven, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, and why they literally could not make this movie today. Listen now.
This week, we are bonding with the new comedy "Friendship." We talk about how much we love Tim Robinson and how much we want to be friends with Paul Rudd. Listen now.
We've hit a milestone 300 episodes and we're talking about the milestone 1982 horror masterpiece, "John Carpenter's The Thing." We talk about why we love Carpenter's bleak vision, get into Kurt Russell's iconic role (and hat), and try to imagine what The Thing is thinking throughout the movie. Listen now.
As we approach our 300th episode, we're feeling pretty unstoppable, so we're watching the 1989 crime thriller "Relentless." We talk about our love for director William Lustig, Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster, phone books, VHS movie trailers and more. Listen now.
This week, we're strumming along to 1972's "The Legend of Hillbilly John." We get charmed by this Appalachian fairy tale of sorts and talk about Hoyt Axton, Hedges Capers, and one very ugly bird. Listen now.
This week, we're bugging out over 1993's "Ticks." We watched this cult classic for the first time during a recent movie marathon, and we talk about the cool cast, especially Clint Howard, along with the movie's gross effects and more. Listen now.
This week, we're going deep on 1990's modest hit "Mermaids." We talk about Cher, Winona Ryder, Bob Hoskins, the 1960s, moms, and more Cher. Listen now.
This week, we're rooting along with 1974's "The Swinging Cheerleaders." We talk about writer-director Jack Hill's surprisingly subversive sex comedy and how much we love the cast, the jokes, and the cheers. Listen now.
This week, we're going out to the movies with "Sinners." We talk about Michael B. Jordan's dual role, the film's fresh take on a classic horror theme and, of course, the blues. Listen now.
This week, we're making friends with "Companion." We get into the early 2025 genre bending indie movie and talk about Sophie Thatcher, the movie's fun twists and more. Listen now.
This week, we're celebrating Oakland with the instant cult classic "Freaky Tales." We talk about Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Too $hort, Operation Ivy, Sleepy Floyd and all the things that make this movie as fresh as Oakland in 1987. Listen now.
This week, we're watching more Wings Hauser with a look at the 1991 TV movie "Bump In The Night." We get into the movie's great performances from actors playing against type, including Wings as a cardigan-wearing dad, Meredith Baxter as an alcoholic mom and Christopher Reeve as a child predator. Listen now.
This week, we remember the iconic Wings Hauser with a look at the low-budget 1988 action schlocker "Dead Man Walking." We talk about the movie's triple threat of Wings as anti-hero Luger, Brion James as psycho convict Decker and Jeffrey Combs as "Chaz" in a plague-infested wasteland that's a little too close to our present day reality. Listen now.
This week, we're setting off squibs with 1986's "F/X." We talk about this movie's perfect cast, great action, surprising twists and more reasons why we love it. Listen now.
This week, we're going across the pond with the 1987 British coming-of-age hit "Wish You Were Here." We talk about Emily Lloyd's breakout performance, our favorite post-war swear words, and how this movie hit us each differently while making both of us crave Fish & Chips. Listen now.
This week, we're feeling our skin crawl watching 1973's "Sssssss." We talk about the animal horror-meets body horror cult classic's use of real snakes and how its creepy makeup effects and unnerving story hold up today. Listen now.
This week, we're skipping the Oscars and talking about 2024's "Challengers." We discuss director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, friendship, tennis and sex comedies. Listen now.
This week, we're getting out the film projector and watching "8MM." We get deep on the 1999 Joel Schumacher thriller, and talk about Nicolas Cage, James Gandolfini, Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Stormare, dirty movies, and more. Listen now, if you dare.
This week, we're driving for the mob with 1989's "Cookie." We talk about how great Emily Lloyd, Peter Falk and Dianne Wiest are in this charming gangster comedy co-written by Nora Ephron and directed by Susan Seidelman. Listen now.
This week, we're hammering out the 1990 remake of "Night of the Living Dead." We talk about Tony Todd, Tom Savini and George Romero and how this movie makes Barbara into a badass. Listen now.
We're hanging out in the broadcast booth with the late Bob Uecker and talking about 1989's "Major League." We get into the movie's cool baseball vibes, including Uecker's iconic role, and debate the true wildness of Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn. Listen now.
This week, we remember David Lynch with a look at 1999's "The Straight Story." We talk about our love for all things Lynch, and why this G-rated Disney drama is among his most emotional and best films. Listen now.
This week, we're working in the lab with the 1962 cult classic "Hand of Death." We talk about actor John Agar, the movie's mad scientist monster and its clever commentary on racism. Listen now.
This week, we are remembering Olivia Hussey with a look at her iconic performance as Norma Bates in 1990's "Psycho IV: The Beginning." We get into the Showtime sequel's mix of goofy and dramatic moments and why we've been watching so many movies with mother issues lately.
We're starting the new year with one of the oldest stories in cinema history, "Nosferatu." We talk about seeing Robert Eggers' new vision of the classic horror tale in a packed theater and how it compares to other versions. Listen now.
It's Christmas Eve and we're waiting for Santa to show up by watching the iconic 1984 slasher "Silent Night, Deadly Night." We talk about the movie's traumatic storyline, bloody kills, and why it got a big backlash. Listen now.
We're getting into the holidays this week with a new-to-us Christmas classic, 2000's "Reindeer Games." We talk about the movie's cool cast, never-ending twists and dedication to its bit. Listen now.
It's Friday the 13th, again, and we're keeping up with the series by watching 1984's "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter." We talk about the movie's kills, Corey Feldman's masks, Crispin Glover's dancing and if this is the best of the 12-film franchise or if it's overrated. Listen now.
This week's podcast gets theological over the new A24 hit "Heretic." We talk about Hugh Grant's deadly charm, the movie's labyrinth of mystery, the weirdest things we did in the name of religion, and of course, Jar Jar Binks. Listen now.
We are wrapping up Ti West's X film series with "MaXXXine," and it may be our favorite of the trilogy. We talk about how much Mia Goth rules, West's previous movies "X" and "Pearl," and why this throwback mix of '80s Hollywood sleaze, slashers and Giallo had us rooting for Maxine. Listen now.
We're cutting the brakes and watching a previously unknown (to us) thriller from 1994, "Mother's Boys." We talk about how great Jamie Lee Curtis is in a villain role and the movie's mix of art and trash. Listen now.
This week, we're carrying on with 1994's "The Crow." We talk about Brandon Lee's iconic performance, remember Tony Todd, marvel at the movie's visuals and soundtrack, and talk about VHS trailers. Listen now.
This week, we're going out to the ballpark to talk about the 1996 thriller "The Fan." We talk about Tony Scott, Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, San Francisco, our love for the Giants and more. Listen now.
This week, we're celebrating Halloween with ... a Halloween movie. We examine the 1981 sequel and why we think it holds its own next to the original classic. Listen now.
This week, we're on a Stephen King trip and checking out the new adaptation of "Salem's Lot" along with the 1987 "A Return to Salem's Lot." We get into how the new one left us cold, and how the '80s sequel (in name only) to the original mini-series, written and directed by Larry Cohen, makes up for a lack of source material with fun vampire-killing action. Listen now.
We're deep into horror movie month, and this week we are catching up with 2022's "Smile." We get into how this horror hit scared us and what we want to see in the sequel. Listen now.
This week, we're taking in the new body-horror film "The Substance." We talk about Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Hollywood and how this movie grossed us out in the best ways. Listen now.
We're getting ready for October by spending time with 1993's "Addams Family Values." We talk about the movie's perfect cast, perfect comedy and truly awful end credits song. Listen now.
We're going to Camp Hope this week with the boys from 1995's "Heavyweights." We talk all about how this nostalgic and still hilarious Disney movie, co-written by Judd Apatow and starring a truly unhinged Ben Stiller, captures the feeling of having the best damn summer of your life. Listen now.
We spent the weekend with Jason Voorhees and the 2009 reboot of "Friday the 13th," and we loved it! We talk about 2000s horror remakes, and how this movie embraced the F13 franchise's sex and gore for a fun flick that's better than you expect. Listen now.
This week, we're talking about one of our favorite topics while we get through 2010's "Remember Me." We get into Robert Pattinson, Pierce Brosnan, 2001 vibes and what very specific thing about this movie got us to watch it. Listen now
This week, we're dancing along with 2024's ballerina vampire classic "Abigail." We about Dan Stevens (again), Kathryn Newton and the rest of the cool cast and get into the movie's bloody fun. Listen now.
This week, we hit the Alps with the new horror movie "Cuckoo." We talk about the cool performances from Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, and why this movie from German writer-director Tilman Singer was not what we expected. Listen now.
This week, we celebrate Gena Rowlands and 1980's "Gloria." We talk about Rowlands' incredible performance and how she and husband, writer-director John Cassavetes made one of the coolest New York mob movies ever. Listen now.
This week, we're headed to Florida to talk about 1978's "The Amazing Mr. No Legs." We get into how Ricou Browning, the man inside the Creature from the Black Lagoon, came to direct this exploitation crime drama, and how the movie's cool cast and extended car chase make it a must-watch. Listen now.
This week, we crack the code of "Longlegs." We talk about writer/director Osgood Perkins, Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe and how this dark horror film became a hit. Listen now.
This week, we're sitting at the table with "Oddity." We talk about how this creepy new Irish indie movie is making its mark on a big summer for horror, and why it may go down as the greatest in the rare wooden man subgenre. Listen now, spoilers incoming.
This week, we're hacking into 1983's "WarGames." We talk about Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, the Cold War, computers, and how we butter our corn. Listen now.
This week, we're playing games with 1984's "Cloak & Dagger." We talk about the late Dabney Coleman, Henry Thomas, Atari and beautiful San Antonio, Texas. Listen now.
This week, we wrap up our David Caruso movie marathon with the 1995 neo-noir thriller "Kiss of Death." We talk about Caruso, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, and how this underseen gangster flick feels like "The Sopranos." Listen now.
This week, we finally live out our fantasy of watching 1995's "Jade." We talk about William Friedkin, David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, erotic thrillers of the '90s and more. Listen now.
This week, our skin is crawling as we talk about 1990's "Arachnophobia." We revisit the spider-centric "thrill-omedy" and cover Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, and the art of family-friendly horror. Listen now.
This week, we celebrate 250 episodes by talking about the best zombie movie of all time, 1978's "Dawn of the Dead." We talk about George Romero, Tom Savini, zombies, malls, and more. Listen now.
This week, we've got our eyes peeled for "The First Omen." We talk about how the new horror prequel hooked us with its eerie soundtrack and intense scares, and get into the recent slate of Catholic horror movies. Listen now.
This week, we're breaking out the VHS tape to watch a '90s erotic thriller that's hard to find. We talk about "Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry 3" and its connection to Roger Corman, director Jim Wynorski, Shari Shattuck, Morgan Fairchild, Robert Forster and more, Listen now.
This week, we're taking the war rig out for a look at the new "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." We talk about George Miller, Anya Taylor Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Immorten Joe, the wasteland and more. Listen now.
This week's episode faces off against Steven Spielberg's first feature film, 1971's "Duel." We talk about Dennis Weaver, TV movies, road rage and more. Listen now.
This week, we're headed to Venice Beach to cover 1984's "Hot Moves." We talk about Jill Schoelen, Deborah Richter, the movie's amazing b-roll and soundtrack, and why we respect the sex comedy. Listen now.
This week, we're flipping through channels and talking about 1992's darkly comedic "Stay Tuned." We talk more about our recent obsession with director Peter Hyams, our love of John Ritter, and the movie's best (and worst) television parodies. Listen now.
This week, we interrupt our broadcast to talk about the new horror hit "Late Night with the Devil." We talk about David Dastmalchian, the movie's hits and misses and how it reminded Eric of the Luxor in Las Vegas. Listen now.
This week, we get in our heads about 2023's "Dream Scenario." We talk (more) about Nicolas Cage, the movie's funniest and most harrowing moments, and what we would do if this scenario happened to us. Listen now.
This week, we're hopping a train for the 1990 action-thriller "Narrow Margin." We talk about director Peter Hyams, Gene Hackman, the rental era and more. Listen now.
This week, we take a space walk with the 1984 sci-fi sequel "2010: The Year We Make Contact." We talk about the movie's great cast, director Peter Hyams, HAL 9000, and aerobraking. Listen now.
This week, we're shooting guns and cracking jokes with 1988's zombie cop cult classic "Dead Heat." We praise Treat Williams, shake out heads at Joe Piscopo and revel in the horror comedy's practical gore and action. Listen now.
This week, we're hitching a ride with 1994's "Wagons East!" We remember Richard Lewis, talk about John Candy, get into the movie's highs and lows, and more. Listen now.
This week, we're still on Arrakis and talking about "Dune: Part Two." We cover the second half of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic and reveal our local connection to "Dune." Listen now.
This week, we're going to the desert to begin our epic journey into "Dune." We talk about Part One in anticipation of the new film in theaters, and get into Denis Villeneuve, sand worms, and more. Listen now.
This week, we're crossing a bridge to watch the 1983 thriller "Olivia." We talk about why we love the pairing of writer-director Ulli Lommel and heiress-turned-actor Suzanna Love, and how this movie's landmark setting blew our minds. Listen now.
This week, we're getting campy with 1994's true-crime satire "Serial Mom." We talk about John Waters, Kathleen Turner, the O.J. Simpson trial and more. Listen now.
This week, we're going back to the Outback to watch 1987's crocodile movie "Dark Age." We discuss the Australian cult classic, ponder why there's never been a definitive croc-horror movie, and talk about why this movie did not get shown in its home country for over 20 years.
This week, we're going down under with 1993 Australian horror-comedy "Body Melt." We cover the movie's fun mix of gross-out moments, and share some Australian secrets. Listen now.
This week, we're dialing it in for 1979's "When a Stranger Calls." We talk about the original's iconic moments, surprising twists, and why a call coming from inside the house is still the scariest. Listen now.
This week, we're walking the boulevard with 1983's "Angel." We cover the honor student/Hollywood hooker vs serial killer classic and talk about how the great cast packs a lot of heart into the wild premise. Listen now.
This week, we're taking on the king (of the monsters) with a look at "Godzilla Minus One." We talk about why the new Toho Studios entry is a perfect Godzilla movie while coming up with a bunch of better titles. Listen now.
This week, we get in the ring with "The Iron Claw." Eric, a pro-wrestling expert, and Charlie, a casual wrestling fan, go deep on the new A24 drama and how it compares to the real larger-than-life story of the Von Erich brothers. Listen now.
We're spending Christmas in Gotham City with a long look at "Batman Returns." We talk about the bat, the cat and the penguin. Listen now.
This week, we're deep into the holiday season and watching "Eyes Wide Shut." We talk about Stanley Kubrick, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, the movie's most infamous scene, and the holiday lessons we learn from this Christmas classic. Listen now.
This week's episode gets into the holiday spirit with a look at 1991's straight-to-video horror gem "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker." We talk about Mickey Rooney, killer toys, and the movie's surprising gore and climax. Listen now.
This week, we're rocking out with 1988's heavy metal horror movie "Black Roses." We get into the cool cast, including a Sopranos star's screen debut, and dive into the Satanic panic movement of the '80s. Listen now.
This week, we celebrate the larger-than-life Richard Moll with a closer look at the 1984 horror-fantasy-science fiction anthology film "The Dungeonmaster." We talk about Moll's perfect performance, lasers, W.A.S.P., and why everything is not as it seems in this movie. Listen now.
This week, we're seeing some old friends in 1998's western comedy "Almost Heroes." We talk about Matthew Perry and Chris Farley, and how this movie still makes us laugh 25 years later. Listen now.
This week's episode checks in to 1980's "Motel Hell." We talk about Rory Calhoun, chainsaw fights, and all the kinds of critters that make Farmer Vincent Fritters. Listen now.
This week, we're celebrating all hallow's eve with the 1998 classic, "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later." We talk about Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Myers masks, director Steve Miner, LL Cool J and more. Listen now.
We spent the most recent Friday the 13th watching 1993's "Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday," and we're glad we did. We talk about the unrated version's kills, the cool cast, and how the franchise came to this. Listen now.
This week's episode hits the streets of Chicago, with a side trip to Key West, to cover 1986's "Running Scared." We talk about what possessed us to do a Billy Crystal movie and how we decided on this funny(?) buddy-cop action classic. Listen now.
This week, we're heading into spooky season with 1983's "The Hunger." We talk about Tony Scott, David Bowie, Bauhaus and vampires. Listen now.
We're back and we're paying tribute to Paul Reubens with a look at the perfect "Pee-wee's Big Adventure." We talk about growing up with Pee-wee and recount all of our favorite jokes from the movie, which is basically all of them. Listen now.
This week's episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of "Jurassic Park." We talk about the iconic movie's perfect cast, script, scares and special effects, plus we cover our favorite dinos like T-Rex and how this movie made the Velociraptor a household name. Listen now.
This week, we go under the spell of 1982's "The Sword and the Sorcerer." We talk about the R-rated fantasy movie's mix of Shakespearean drama and projectile swordplay. Listen now.
This week's episode casts a spell with 1982's "Sorceress." After last week's tense talk on "Sorcerer," we check out its natural sequel and have a lot of fun with the Roger Corman-produced sword-and-sorcery adventure. Listen now.
This week, we celebrate director William Friedkin with a look at his unheralded masterpiece, "Sorcerer." We talk about the 1977 movie's explosive action and tense drama, and we wonder aloud how Friedkin did it. Listen now.
This week's episode goes to the carnival with "Ghoulies II." We talk about the cult classic sequel's superior ghoulie action, the Bash Brothers and our own midway memories. Listen now.
This week's episode parties with 1984's "Ghoulies." We talk about the Charles Band-produced cult classic and get into Richard Band's great score, John Carl Buechler's fun special effects, the cool cast of weird friends and our favorite Ghoulies. Listen now.
This week's episode roams the halls with "Class of 1984." We talk about the teacher-versus-students exploitation movie's surprisingly brutal violence, Roddy McDowall, Michael J Fox and more. Listen now.
This week's episode takes a trip with 1987's "Nightflyers." We talk about the movie's excellent rental box art, Catherine Mary Stewart, Michael De Barres, and how "Nightflyers" gave us space madness. Listen now.
This week, we spend the 4th of July with some of our favorite guys in 1980's "Borderline." We talk about Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Ed Harris, Wilford Brimley and more. Listen now.
This week's episode continues our Treat Williams tribute with a look at 1985's "Smooth Talk." We talk about Treat, Laura Dern, the Santa Rosa mall, and why there's no other movie like "Smooth Talk." Listen now.
This week, we celebrate Treat Williams with a look at "Deep Rising." We talk about Charlie's love for the late actor and how Eric's jaw dropped while watching the 1998 creature feature that mixes action, horror, comedy and jet skis. Listen now.
This week's episode looks in the mirror and examines 1980's "The Boogey Man." We get into how the husband and wife team of German director Ulli Lommel and New York heiress-turned-actor Suzanna Love made the most of their small budget to create an unnerving cult classic. Listen now.
This week's episode buckles in for William Friedkin's 1985 crime epic "To Live And Die In L.A." We talk about car chases, counterfeit bills, Wang Chung and Darlanne Fluegel. Listen now.
This week's episode tries to follow Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid." We talk about the new absurd dark horror-comedy's best and weirdest moments. Listen now.
This week's episode digs in to 2022's horror-romance road film "Bones And All." We talk about the intersection of love and cannibalism, and how this movie mixed sweet emotions with gruesome actions. Listen now.
This week, we celebrated our 200th episode by renting out a theater and watching a big screen double feature with two of our favorite movies, "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood" and "The Nice Guys." Thank you for listening, here's to another 200 episodes!
This week, our Nicolas Cage marathon continues with 2006's remake of "The Wicker Man." Why? Listen to find out.
This week, our Nicolas Cage movie marathon continues with 2002's "Adaptation." We talk about Nic Cage, Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper and more. Listen now.
This week's episode takes a bite out of 1988's "Vampire's Kiss." We talk about NIcolas Cage, Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Cage. Listen now!
This week's episode gets ready to "Rumble In The Bronx." We talk about Jackie Chan, stunts, kung fu and hovercrafts. Listen now.
This week's episode hits the high seas with Greydon Clark's 1987 straight-to-video classic "Uninvited." We talk about boat horror, George Kennedy, and how the low-budget movie makes the most of its hand puppet monster. Listen now.
This week's episode gives the award to "Tár." Charlie and Eric bring different takes to Todd Field's film, we praise Cate Blanchett (again)and we touch upon several other 2023 Oscar winners and losers. Listen now.
This week's episode digs into 1987's "The Gate." We cover the kids-vs-demons cult classic and talk about Stephen Dorff, Terry the heavy metal nerd, PG-13 horror and more. Listen now.
This week's episode sweats it out with 1983's "Cujo." We get into Stephen King, Dee Wallace, scary dogs and why this movie is a horror classic. Listen now.
This week's episode drops the beat with new horror hit "M3GAN." We talk about why we liked this movie so much, the dancing memes, the unrated version and what we expect from the inevitable sequels. Listen now.
This week's episode hits the club with 1980's "Cruising." We talk about William Friedkin, Al Pacino, the movie's controversial content and more. Listen now.
This week's episode turns out the lights to talk about the new horror movie "Skinamarink." We discuss the low budget movie's polarizing pace and shadowy scares, and we remember our own childhood fears and nightmares. Listen now.
This week's episode gets into some trouble with Brandon Cronenberg's new horror movie "Infinity Pool." We talk about the film's mind-bending premise and shocking twists, and we continue our trend of praising Mia Goth. Listen now.
This week's episode goes back to high school to talk about the 1997 teacher-vs-students drama "One Eight Seven." We get into Samuel L Jackson's incredible performance, and cover the rest of the cool cast, the chill soundtrack and the movie's intense plot twists. Listen now.
This week, we present a bonus clip show featuring several small conversations we had over the last year while the mics were on. We chat about "Top Gun: Maverick," "Orphan: First Kill," the state of modern CGI, movie theaters and more. Listen now.
The week's episode indulges in 2022's "The Menu." We talk about the satirical horror movie's thrills and spills, the cool cast and the power of a cheeseburger. Listen now.
This week's episode goes back to Crystal Lake to talk about 1988's "Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood." We discuss Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees, director John Carl Buechler and the movie's creative, controversial kills. Listen now and have a happy first Friday the 13th of 2023!
This week's episode goes back to the farm for a talk about 2022's "Pearl." We get into Ti West's prequel to "X," and how much we love Mia Goth, alligators and creepy scarecrows. Listen now.
This week's episode gets stranded in the desert with 1997's "Breakdown." We cover the action movie's mysterious plot, talk(again) about our love for Kurt Russell and ask ourselves, what would we do to save Kathleen Quinlan? Listen now.
This week's episode spends the holidays with 2005's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." We talk about the Shane Black-directed Christmas murder mystery, the art of voiceover narration, and Robert Downey Jr's singing career. Listen now.
This week's episode gets into the holiday spirit with 1990's "Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation." We talk about director Brian Yuzna, Clint Howard, bugs, covens, and why this straight-to-video sequel rules. Listen now.
Our barbaric marathon continues! After talking about 2022's "Barbarian" and 1987's "The Barbarians" on our last episodes, this week we take on 1985's "Barbarian Queen." We bow down to star Lana Clarkson, and revel in the movie's sword-and-sandal action. Listen now.
We loved talking about "Barbarian" so much in our last episode that we're coming back for more this week with "The Barbarians." We cover the 1987 sword and sorcery flick produced by the Cannon Films and starring the Barbarian Brothers. Listen now.
This week's episode goes into the basement to talk about the new horror film "Barbarian." We get into all the highlights and gross out moments in a spoiler-filled episode. Listen now.
This week's episode rocks out to "Studio 666." While we're not the biggest Foo Fighters fans, we like this horror-comedy about Dave Grohl and the band making the record from Hell. Listen now.
This week's episode sings along to Robert Altman's "Nashville." We cover the 1975 film's enormous cast, excellent music, eye-catching hair, emotional connections and more. Listen now.
This week's episode lets the Dangertainment begin with 2002's "Halloween: Resurrection." We talk about why we don't hate this harmlessly fun sequel, and get into the genius of Busta Rhymes. Listen now.
This week's episode splits right down the middle of "Halloween Ends." One of us liked it, one of us did not; and we talk all about why in a spoiler-filled discussion. Listen now.
The week's episode puzzles over the new "Hellraiser." We talk about how the 2022 film fails to go as far as Clive Barker's original vision, while giving us glimpses of such sights. Listen now.
This week's episode hits the gas on a 1971 Hemi Cuda to talk about "Phantasm II." We discuss the cult sequel's explosive action and dreamy horror. Listen now.
This week's episode gets possessed by 1988's "The Serpent and the Rainbow." We talk about Wes Craven's voodoo zombie cult classic, Haiti in the '80s, Bill Pullman, Zakes Mokae and the horror of being buried alive. Listen now.
This week's episode gets way too scared by 1959's "The Killer Shrews." We talk about the public domain cult classic that infamously dressed dogs in costumes, and we make the case that the shrews are ripe for re-evaluation. Listen now.
This week's episode hunts down "Prey," the latest in the "Predator" series. We talk about the film's awesome action, cool characters, and how much we wanted to see this in a theater. Listen now.
This week's episode gets juiced with 1988's "Brain Damage." We talk about director Frank Henenlotter's hallucinatory horror movie, and go deep on all the gross and funny moments from the cult classic. Listen now.
This week's episode dances around the maypole and talks about 1973's "The Wicker Man." We discuss the original folk-horror classic's array of odd moments, mounting dread and terrifying finale. Listen now!
This week's episode doesn't need to watch the clock to talk about 1983's "10 To Midnight." We cover Charles Bronson, the Cannon Group, the movie's creep of a serial killer and more. Listen now.
This week's episode answers the call to talk about the new horror film "The Black Phone." We talk about the movie's effective thrills and drama and Ethan Hawke's creepiest performance ever. Listen now.
This week's episode goes underground to discuss the classic 1990 monster movie "Tremors." We talk about Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, graboids and catching this flick on cable in the '90s. Listen now.
This week's episode travels back to 1983 to talk about "The Devonsville Terror." We chat about Suzanna Love and Ulli Lommel, witches, feminist horror, face melting and more. Listen now.
This week's episode spoils the new Jordan Peele film, "Nope." We talk about seeing "Nope" in IMAX, try to wrap our heads around the film's big spectacles, and make a connection between space horror and monkey horror. Listen now, spoilers ahead!
This week's episode walks behind the rows to talk about "Stephen King's Children of the Corn." We chat about King's original short story, creepy kids, corn monsters and how the low-budget 1984 movie spawned nearly a dozen sequels. Listen now.
This week's episode goes a little crazy with the original "Psycho." We talk about Alfred Hitchcock, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh and all the reasons why this film is rightly hailed as a masterpiece of horror. Listen now.
This week's episode gears up for an off-the-wall talk about "Tank Girl." We cover the 1995 comic book movie's most fun and most bizarre moments, from Lori Petty's haircuts to Stan Winston's kangaroo soldiers. Listen now.
This week's episode gets the guys together for a look at Alex Garland's new movie, "Men." We have a chat about this bizarre British horror film, and have fun dissecting it, even if we don't quite understand it. Listen now.
This week's episode goes back to the movies to see David Cronenberg's "Crimes of the Future" in the theater. We talk about all the weird visuals, strange story, insightful messages and more. Listen now.
This week's episode shimmy slides into 1993's "Champagne and Bullets." We talk at length about lawyer-turned-filmmaker John De Hart's no-budget action flick, featuring insane performances from Wings Hauser and William Smith. Listen now!
This week's episode goes into the moors with 1981's "An American Werewolf in London." We talk about Rick Baker's amazing special effects and makeup, David Naughton's incredible performance and John Landis's perfect blend of horror and comedy. Listen now.
This week's episode remembers the late Fred Ward with a talk about 1991's "Cast A Deadly Spell." We discuss the HBO movie starring Ward, Julianne Moore, David Warner and Clancy Brown that mixes noir, magic, H.P. Lovecraft and more for one of the weirder entries in Fred Ward's extensive filmography. Listen now.
This week's episode goes totally berserk with Robert Eggers' "The Northman." We talk about how this viking revenge flick mixed high fantasy with stark violence and why it's one of the most affecting and intense movies we've ever seen. Listen now.
This week's episode burns rubber with 1968's "Bullitt." We talk about Steve McQueen's iconically cool performance as a San Francisco cop, and we cover the movie's infamous car chase scene in detail. Listen now!
This week's episode puts on the red and blue glasses for a new look at 1982's "Friday the 13th Part 3 3D." We talk about the movie's best and worst 3D moments, cool kills, Harry Manfredini's soundtrack, and the novelization of the movie. Listen now, or on Friday, the 13th!
This week's massive 150th episode cracks open one of our favorite movies, 1981's "Thief." We talk about Michael Mann, James Caan, and all the other amazing elements of this high-tension crime thriller. Listen now!
This week's episode rides into town for a discussion of the 1985 action flick "Savage Dawn." We talk about the biker movie that boasts bazookas, babes, a tank, an all-star cast and much more. Listen now.
This week's episode slides across the floor with 1958's "The Blob." We talk about Steven McQueen in his breakout role, the movie's legacy as a horror classic, all the fun special effects and the iconic theme song. Listen now!
This week's episode runs away to the circus with Guillermo del Toro's "Nightmare Alley." We talk about the movie's amazing cast, stunning set pieces and tragic story. Listen now.
This week's episode freaks out with 1973's "The Crazies." We talk about George A Romero, pandemic movies, war movies, and how this low-budget thriller is still scarily relevant almost 50 years later.
This week's episode gets sleazy with the new Ti West horror film, "X." We talk about West's bloody throwback to the slashers of the '70s, and wrestle with the movie's messages about the blurred lines between sex and gore. Listen now.
This week's episode pops a vein with 1994's direct-to-video classic, "Scanner Cop." We talk about the film's cool cast, awesome special effects, effective drama and outrageous video store marketing scheme. Listen now!
This week's episode plays it cool with the new "West Side Story." We talk about Tony and Maria, Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Jets, Sharks and more. Listen now!
This week's episode digs up two classic campy horror flicks from the '70s, "Flesh For Frankenstein" and "Blood For Dracula." We revel in the gory, horny humor of both movies, share our love for Udo Kier and Joe Dallesandro, and talk about why these movies must be seen as a double feature. Listen now.
This week's episode rolls the dice and comes up with 1998's "Snake Eyes." We cover Nicolas Cage's wildly entertaining performance in Brian De Palma's neo-noir thriller, plus we talk about crime scenes, conspiracies, and why the house always wins. Listen now!
This week's episode cleans up the dirty streets of the Big Apple with "New York Ninja." We talk about the lost '80s action flick that Vinegar Syndrome recently finished and released, featuring an all-star voice cast dubbing for kung fu master John Liu and an array of outrageous gangs, radioactive villains and ninja kids. Listen now!
This week's episode spreads the word about 1977's "Rabid." We talk about David Cronenberg's early horror classic, marvel at Marilyn Chambers' amazing performance and discuss the movie's Ivan Reitman connection, plus we share our top ten Cronenberg movies. Listen now!
This week's episode wants you to ask yourself one question, do you like 1971's "Dirty Harry?" We talk about why we love this Clint Eastwood shoot 'em up that's set in San Francisco and pits antihero cop Harry Callahan against the ruthless Scorpio. Listen now.
This week's episode hops on to the body-horror road trip movie "Curse II: The Bite." We talk about the movie's lack of connection to the first Curse movie, Jill Schoelen's endless charm, scary honky tonk bars and more snakes than you can shake a fist at. Listen now.
This week's episode celebrates Herschell Gordon Lewis, known as the Godfather of Gore, with a double-feature of his splatter films, 1963's "Blood Feast" and 1964's "Two Thousand Maniacs!" We talk about these cheaply made, awkwardly acted and awesomely bloody flicks, and explain why both films remain scary and sick nearly sixty years later. Listen now.
This week's episode vibes with Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie "Licorice Pizza." We talk about the breakout performances from Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, and we dig on the movie's many delights. Listen now.
This week's episode spends some time with the 1982 cult classic "One Dark Night." We talk about Meg Tilly, mausoleums, satin jackets, telekinesis and Adam West as Allan. Listen now!
This week's episode investigates David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises." We talk about the 2007 crime drama's amazing performances, shocking twists and unforgettable bath house fight scene. Listen now.
This week's episode takes a trip to the 1990s to visit John Carpenter's "Village of the Damned." We talk about the underrated remake's creepy moments, surprising gore and more. Listen now!
This week, we deck the halls and talk about our new favorite Christmas movie, 1996's "The Long Kiss Goodnight." We cover the film's big action, fun dialogue, keen fashion sense and more. Listen now.
This week's episode goes to grandma's house to watch the straight-to-video holiday horror film "Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!" We talk about the cast's connections to David Lynch, psychic kids, car phones and more. Listen now.
This week's episode takes an unexpected detour to visit the new horror flick "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City." We recap the previous Resident Evil movies, and get into why we liked this throwback adaptation of the popular video games. Listen now.
This week's episode turns the dials to travel back to 1979 San Francisco and talk about the romantic sci-fi adventure "Time After Time." We chat about the time travel romp featuring HG Wells in pursuit of Jack the Ripper, and why we love its gentlemanly charm. Listen now!
This week's episode digs through some old tapes for a look at a true found footage short film, "Girls at the Carnival." Never intended for public viewing, this 20-minute home movie chronicles several teenage friends in early '90s Ohio, who bond over boys, booze and doughnuts with a Cassavetes-like style. Listen now!
This week's episode pulls some strings to cover the 1989 cult favorite "Puppet Master." We talk about Charles Band's bizarre story and the doll-horror subgenre, and we revisit director David Schmoeller's 1979 horror classic "Tourist Trap" as well. Listen now!
This week's episode rides into town to talk about the new Netflix western "The Harder They Fall." We marvel at the film's all-star cast, over-the-top violence and cool modern elements. Listen now!
This week's episode attempts to translate the new French body-horror film "Titane." We talk about the fearless performances by newcomer Agathe Rousselle and veteran Vincent Lindon, the movie's crazy kills and even crazier vehicular sex scene, and the film's surprising emotional impact. Listen now!
This week's episode slices and dices in a talk about the new "Halloween Kills." We discuss the sequel's good, bad and ugly parts, from Michael Myers' bloody kills to Judy Greer's confusing Christmas sweater. Listen now!
This week's episode plays ball with the rarely seen 1990 survival-horror exploitation film "Blood Games." We talk about the movie's extended opening baseball sequence, intense violence and unexpected emotional moments. Listen now!
This week's episode is not afraid to get weird in a talk about 1979's "Phantasm." We discuss director Don Coscarelli's bizarre visions, Angus Srimm's iconic Tall Man, cool cars, killer balls and more. Listen now!
This week's episode puts the pedal to the metal to cover John Carpenter's "Christine." We talk about Stephen King's novel, and discuss the film's hypnotic visuals, cool Carpenter score and liberal use of "Bad to the Bone." Listen now!
This week's episode examines the new James Wan horror film, "Malignant." We cover the movie's crazy premise and crazier execution with a spoiler-filled conversation. Listen now!
This week's episode shines a light on 1981's "Dark Night of the Scarecrow." We talk about the film's effective scares, creepy moments and memorable characters, plus what it's like to watch a 40-year-old TV movie on the big screen. Listen now!
This week's episode hits the gas to cover an early David Cronenberg film, 1979's "Fast Company." We talk about how a horror director makes a drag race movie, what it looks like when William Smith and John Saxon duke it out and why you should never leave it to Meatball. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a journey to see "The Green Knight" in theaters. We talk about director David Lowery's visionary fantasy, Arthurian legends, failed heroes, medieval swingers and more. Listen now!
This week, we dig our hooks into the new take on "Candyman." Eric and Charlie explore the film's connection to the original horror classic and we delve into the scares, social commentary and expanded mythology of the Candyman. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a bite out of Mel Brooks' 1995 horror-spoof "Dracula: Dead and Loving It." We talk about Leslie Nielsen, classic horror movies, Vaudevillian jokes and more. Listen now!
This week's episode pulls out all the stops to talk about 1989's "Action U.S.A." We cover the stunts, explosions, car chases, William Smith line readings and more high-adrenaline aspects of this cult classic recently restored on Blu-ray by Vinegar Syndrome. Listen now!
This week's episode goes back to the cinema for a double feature of ridiculous new horror movies. First, we examine the twisted world of "Escape Room: Tournament of Champions." Then we head to the beach to get M. Night Shyamalan’s "Old." Listen now!
This week's episode takes a bite out of one of the most surprising films of the year, "Pig." We talk about Nicolas Cage's transformational performance, the film's meditative mood and our own sense memories. Listen now!
This week's episode finally covers one of our all-time favorites, 1997's "Jackie Brown." We talk about Quentin Tarantino's understated masterpiece and discuss our adventures seeing this film on the big screen, as well as our favorite moments and performances from the likes of Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Listen now!
This week's episode is dedicated to the late great character actor William Smith. We talk about his amazing career on the big screen and on television, and we watch a William Smith film festival featuring the 1980 Clint Eastwood monkey movie "Any Which Way You Can," the 1970 biker action flick "The Losers" and the 1978 pro wrestling drama "Blood & Guts." Listen now!
This week's episode examines the masterfully disturbing 1979 Japanese crime drama "Vengeance Is Mine." We talk about the film's fractured story of a real-life serial killer and how this bizarre vision fits into the history of Japanese cinema. Listen now!
This week's episode goes back in the water to watch the infamously unreleasable 1995 Italian horror film "Cruel Jaws." We talk about summer movies, shark movies and Hulk Hogan impersonators. Listen now!
This week's episode looks into the strange case of "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It." We talk about the latest entry in the 'Conjuring' horror series, the real–life antics of Ed and Lorraine Warren, and how these films would work better as an anthology TV show. Listen now!
This week's episode goes back to the movies to see "A Quiet Place Part II." We recount the first blockbuster horror hit, and we get into the good, bad and weird aspects of the scary sequel. Listen now!
This week's episode investigates a brutally brilliant horror sequel, William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist III." We discuss the 1990 film's cast of character actors, creepy moments, religious subtext and cult legacy. Listen now!
This week's episode gets down and dirty with one of the most infamous independent films of all time, 1988's "Deadbeat at Dawn." We talk about actor–writer–director Jim Van Bebber's epically low-budget crime thriller and revel in the flick's martial arts action, depraved drug use and sweet romance. Listen now!
This week's episode employs 'the talking cure' to discuss the 2011 historical drama "A Dangerous Method." We study David Cronenberg's adaptation of a story about psychiatrists Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, and how the movie fits into the horror director's filmography. Listen now!
This week's episode is a two-part talk about movies we've seen in the theater lately. First, we discuss the new horror flick "Murder in the Woods." Then, we revisit an old favorite with 1991's "Popcorn," which we screened for friends recently. Listen now!
This week is our giant-sized 100th episode spectacular, and we celebrate the milestone with a two-part discussion of John Cassavetes' "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie." We talk about both the original 1976 cut and the drastically different 1978 cut. Thanks for listening!
This week's episode throws down with two horror icons in "Freddy vs. Jason." Eric and Charlie discuss the 2003 battle between the stars of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Friday the 13th" and debate how well movies from the early 2000s are aging two decades later. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a bite out of "John Carpenter's Vampires." Eric and Charlie cover the late '90s western from the Master of Horror and ponder the ever-changing rules for vampires in movies. Listen now!
This week's episode goes into the woods to investigate "In The Earth," the new horror movie from director Ben Wheatley. We talk about the film's strange visuals and stranger characters, and once again revel in the return of movies in the theater. Listen now.
This week's episode gets back in the ring for another boxing movie, but not just any boxing movie, this is "Diggstown!" We talk–at length–about the 1992 conman/sports/gambling drama and profess our love for the movie's awesome cast, including Bruce Dern in one of his greatest roles. Listen now!
This week's episode finally gets back to the movie theater for a look at the new action flick "Nobody." We talk about Bob Odenkirk's amazing turn as the mild-mannered hero, the movie's constantly surprising and stylized action and why you should see it on the big screen if you can. Listen now!
Just when you thought it was safe, this week's episode goes back to the movies for 1987's "Anguish." We have a spoiler-filled conversation about Zelda Rubinstein, killers on screen, and more. Listen now!
This week's episode pays tribute to the late actor Yaphet Kotto with a look at his breakout role in 1972's "Across 110th Street." Eric and Charlie examine the gritty crime drama and talk about Kotto's celebrated career and onscreen power. Listen now!
This week's episode is our first foray into a legendary horror franchise as we take a sweat-drenched look at the infamous "A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge." Charlie and Eric get into all the on-camera and behind-the-scenes lore that go into this movie, and we celebrate all the cool aspects of this awesome flick. Listen now!
This week's episode toys around with one of the best low-budget horror flicks ever, 1987's "Dolls." We talk about the fantastical slasher's amazing special effects and fun kills, and discuss how director Stuart Gordon cemented his place in the horror genre in the '80s. Listen now!
This week's episode hits the streets with Charles Bronson and "Death Wish 2." Eric and Charlie talk about Bronson's iconic vigilante role and how Cannon Films ramped up the violence and gore for this grim sequel. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a close look at a classic TV movie, 1978's "Someone's Watching Me!" We talk about how a young John Carpenter channeled his inner Hitchcock to deliver a thrilling, paranoid TV-horror masterpiece. Listen now!
This week's episode tracks down one of 2020's best horror films, "The Wolf of Snow Hollow." Charlie and Eric talk about werewolves, Robert Forster, missing movie theaters and more. Listen now!
This week's episode is a special triple-feature tribute to the late Hal Holbrook. An actor known for his portrayal of Mark Twain, he is also one of our favorite genre players, and we discuss three underrated horror flicks featuring Holbrook: 1977's "Rituals," 1982's "Girls Nite Out" and 1988's "The Unholy." Listen now!
This week's episode invites you to a night of terror at the theater, as we take in Dario Argento's 1987 masterpiece, "Opera." Charlie and Eric talk about the Giallo slasher's twisted plot, gruesome kills and talented crow actors. Listen now!
The week's episode explodes with a raucous discussion of 1992's "Rapid Fire." Eric and Charlie talk about the film's rising star, Brandon Lee, and the ensemble cast of awesome character actors, and we get into the film's action-packed scenes and its connection to Tiananmen Square. Listen now!
This week's episode is our first foray into the "sword-and-sorcery" genre, and we go wild with 1982's "The Beastmaster." Eric and Charlie talk about how filmmaker Don Coscarelli packs his fantasy adventure with strange and memorable moments, and we discuss the movie's majestic 4K restoration. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a detour to talk about the weirdly wonderful 1979 horror movie "Tourist Trap." Charlie and Eric get into the cult classic's creepiest moments and mannequins, and we discuss the late Tanya Roberts and how Chuck Connors tried to become Boris Karloff. Listen now!
This week's episode returns for another night of horror, as we review 1988's "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers." Charlie and Eric talk about the sequel's focus on action, the problems with vigilantes in trucks, why you can't get through metal doors ("what does that mean?!") and more. Listen now!
This week's episode offers you a free ticket to experience Lamberto Bava's 1985 Italian-horror classic "Demons." Eric and Charlie revel in the film's glorious blend of gore, heavy metal and bad dubbing for one of the wildest rides in movie history. Listen now!
This week's episode invites you to go inside the 1988 cult classic horror comedy "Waxwork." Eric and Charlie talk about the movie's impressive special effects and wild array of monsters as well as the perils of singing "It's My Party" on a cruise ship. Listen now!
This week's episode goes up in the frat house to find out how and why the classic '70s slasher film "Black Christmas" became the subject of two remakes. Charlie and Eric cover both the 2006 and the 2019 version of the holiday horror film, and talk about why each movie might need to go on the naughty list. Listen now!
This week's episode skips school to see 1989's "Cutting Class." Charlie and Eric examine the high school 'whodunit' horror movie and its stars, podcast favorites Jill Schoelen and Brad Pitt. Listen now!
This week, we get our ass to Mars to celebrate Paul Verhoeven's "Total Recall." Charlie and Eric cover Arnold Schwarzenegger's turn as a secret agent with a scrambled memory and we talk about author Philip K Dick, special effects master Rob Bottin and Eric's all-time favorite movie death. Listen now!
This week's episode follows noted camp killer Jason Voorhees into outer space (naturally) for the 2001 classic "Jason X." Charlie and Eric talk sci-fi, slashers and more. Listen now!
This week's episode celebrates a horror movie underdog, 1988's "Bad Dreams." Eric and Charlie cover the film's best scares and laugh-out-loud moments and we talk once again about iconic character actor Richard Lynch. Listen now.
This week's episode goes back into the woods for another round of summer camp slashers. This time, Charlie and Eric go toe-to-toe with 1981's "Madman." We examine the movie's razor-thin plot, cool music, insufferable victims and bizarre hot tub mating rituals. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a stab at covering one of the biggest (and best) horror movies of all time, 1980's "Friday the 13th." Charlie and Eric talk about the low-budget slasher's excellent scares, music, makeup and more. Listen now!
This week's episode takes a close look at an under-appreciated horror anthology film, 1985's "Cat's Eye." Written by Stephen King, this three-segment movie delivers thrills, chills, and plenty of cat-versus-troll spills. What more could you ask for? Listen now.
This week's episode is a trick-or-treat triple feature! First, Eric and Charlie get nostalgic about their own trick-or-treating memories, then we talk about three Halloween-themed flicks; 1982's horror-comedy "Trick or Treats," 1986's heavy metal horror movie "Trick or Treat" and 2007's horror anthology, "Trick 'r Treat." Listen now, and Happy Halloween!
Ahoy Mateys, this week's episode rolls into the fictional town of Antonio Bay to cover John Carpenter's "The Fog." Charlie and Eric talk about pirate ghosts, lighthouses, our local connection to the 1980 film, the art of jump scares and more. Listen now!
This week's episode is for mature audiences only, as we present 'So It's Come to This: After Dark' to explore the infamous 1995 box-office bomb "Showgirls." Eric and Charlie wonder at the movie's many oddities, from the over-acting to the nasty dialogue to the unbelievably anti-erotic pole dancing. Listen now!
This week's episode is the most fun you'll have being scared, as Charlie and Eric talk about 1982's "Creepshow." We review the best parts of the iconic horror anthology movie, and we get into the sequel and the recent series on Shudder. Listen now!
This week's episode gets into trouble with 1986's "Big Trouble in Little China." Charlie and Eric talk about the fantasy kung-fu feature from the Master of Horror and we list our top ten favorite John Carpenter films. Listen now!
This week's podcast speaks out about a creepy cult film, 1978's "Magic." Starring a young (41-year-old) Anthony Hopkins, this ventriloquist movie gets under our skin and freaks us out, and we love it for that reason. Listen now.
This week's podcast investigates the strange and scary world of John Carpenter's "Prince of Darkness." The 1987 horror movie masterpiece from the Master of Horror himself has it all, and Charlie and Eric cover it all, plus we talk about a surprise bonus Carpenter movie at the end! Listen now!
This week's podcast travels deep into Ti West's 2016 western revenge-thriller "In a Valley of Violence." Charlie and Eric discuss the modern take on the classic film genre and all the ways we would suffer if we had to live in the old west. Listen now!
This week's podcast continues our investigation into the "Maniac Cop" trilogy. Charlie and Eric talk about the insane stunts, car chases, character actors and everything else that makes the two "Maniac Cop" sequels such cult classics. Listen now and stay tuned until the end to hear the infamous Maniac Cop Rap!
This week's episode investigates director William Lustig's 1988 crime-slasher "Maniac Cop." Eric and Charlie discuss the cast of character actors, stunt work and other reasons why this film is a cult classic. Then stick around for a bonus movie, Lustig's 1996 direct-to-video gem "Uncle Sam." Listen Now!
This week's podcast gets down and dirty with the under-appreciated 1990 crime drama "The Last of the Finest." Charlie and Eric talk about the movie's top-notch cast of character actors, led by the late Brian Dennehy, and they devote a large chunk of the episode to flag football for some reason. Listen now!
This week's podcast blows out all the stops to cover Cannon Film's 1985 masterpiece "Invasion USA." Charlie and Eric talk about the movie's nonstop action, famously high body count and over-the-top explosions. Listen now!
This week's podcast goes into overtime to cover 1995's "Sudden Death." Charlie and Eric talk about the silliest Jean-Claude Van Damme fight put to film, the scenery-chewing skills of Powers Boothe, and how hockey tried to go mainstream in '90s. Listen now!
This week's podcast takes to the stars to cover last year's underrated sci-fi film "Ad Astra." Charlie and Eric talk about moon pirates, animal hijinks and other unexpected aspects of this dramatic, mysterious movie. Listen now.
This week's podcast looks at an obscure and awesome TV movie from 1970, "Crowhaven Farm." Charlie and Eric recently watched this flick as guests on the television show "Creature Features" and they recount being on that spooktacular series while they explore the creepy and cool moments of "Crowhaven Farm." Listen now and find our episode of "Creature Features" on YouTube.
This week's podcast takes the plunge on the 1993 social-horror film "Falling Down." Eric and Charlie examine the grim adventures of Michael Douglas, celebrate the late director Joel Schumacher and talk about FEELINGS. Listen now!
This week's podcast takes a bite out of one of the biggest movies of all time, 1975's "Jaws." Charlie and Eric talk about the iconic shark, the brilliance of Robert Shaw, the Universal Studios tour, and other blockbuster topics, listen now!
This week's podcast is our first foray into Wes Craven's body of horror, as Charlie and Eric examine 1991's "The People Under the Stairs" through a 2020 lens. Listen now!
This week's podcast sinks deep into one of the biggest horror hits of the last decade, 2017's "Get Out." Jordan Peele's masterful directorial debut has it all, and Charlie and Eric cover it all in a conversation that is socially conscious and sometimes comical. Listen now!
One of the most infamous movies ever made, 1992's "Bad Lieutenant" is not for the faint of heart, but Charlie and Eric are compelled to take a good long look at Abel Ferrara's devastating film about corruption, addiction and depravity gone unchecked. Listen now.
We have been thinking a lot about police violence in America lately, which led us to our latest episode on Paul Verhoeven's "RoboCop." Charlie and Eric examine the film's satirical bloodshed and discuss why "RoboCop" feels all-too-real in 2020. Listen now.
Welcome to the 50th episode of So It's Come To This!! Charlie and Eric celebrate the podcast milestone with a look at one of the great all-time cult films, 1984's "Blood Simple." We talk about the debut feature from the Coen Brothers, and delve into the film's original connection to Neil Diamond. Then, stay tuned to hear us list our Top Ten Coen Brothers movies!
This week's episode is one of our most epic podcasts yet, as we dive deep into the world of 1986's "Manhunter." Charlie and Eric dissect the Michael Mann masterpiece that features the first screen appearance of Hannibal Lecter(or Lecktor in this movie), and touch on the genius of Tom Noonan, the killer soundtrack and the film's legacy in crime fiction. Listen now!
Welcome back to the podcast, and get ready to reach the..."Boiling Point" on this week's episode. Charlie and Eric talk about the flawed, but fascinating, 1993 crime drama, and discuss the stacked cast of eclectic character actors that makes the movie worth checking out.
This week's podcast covers the spooky 1971 horror mystery "Let's Scare Jessica to Death." Charlie and Eric delve into the complex performance from Zohra Lampert, the film's effective scares and, of course, '70s fashion. Listen now.
Our two-part podcast on the late Brian Dennehy concludes with a special episode on two of our personal favorite Dennehy performances, 1986's "F/X" and 1992's "Gladiator." Listen now!
Join us for a special episode of 'So It's Come to This.' Charlie and Eric pay tribute to one of the greats, Brian Dennehy, a larger-than-life presence in films like "First Blood," "Cocoon" and "Tommy Boy," and the king of '90s TV movies like "A Killing in a Small Town" and "In Broad Daylight." Listen to us talk about some of our favorite Dennehy performances and stay tuned for a special announcement at the end!
Take a trip back to the swinging '70s with our podcast's latest episode, revisiting the 1973 crime drama "The Seven-Ups." Eric and Charlie talk about the film's famous car chase, as well as it's unexpected horror moments and amazing fashion. Listen now!
While the podcast remains under lockdown, enjoy this episode (recorded a few months ago) on 1982's horror blockbuster "Poltergeist." This movie needs no introduction, but Charlie and Eric have a lot to say, so listen now!
And now for something a little different, our movie podcast takes a break from genre and horror to give you a thoughtful cinematic discussion of the 2017 coming-of-age romantic drama "Call Me By Your Name." Eric expresses why it's one of his favorite films of the last decade, and he and Charlie celebrate the Oscar-winning movie's emotional highs and lows. Listen now.
This week's podcast dares to talk about one of the great urban legend films of all time, 1992's "Candyman." In anticipation of the coming 2020 remake, Charlie and Eric talk about the original Candyman's impressive assortment of scares and social commentary, and recount the very different impressions it left on our young minds. Listen now!
Watch out! We are back with a new podcast, and this week Charlie and Eric review 2020's "The Invisible Man." We talk about our love of the original Universal monster movies, go on a Gene Shalit rant and then examine the new incarnation of the classic villain. Some spoilers ahead, listen at your own risk!
So it's come to this. We are back with a new podcast, and this week we're having a slumber party! Charlie and Eric break out the snacks to talk about iconic '80s slasher "The Slumber Party Massacre" and its rock 'n' roll horror sequel "Slumber Party Massacre II." Get cozy and listen now!
Based on the Grimm fairy tale, "Gretel & Hansel" is the first great genre film of 2020, and this week's podcast revels in the film's witchy blend of mystery, fantasy and horror. Heads up, this is a spoilers episode. Listen now!
What happens when one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the last 50 years works with Netflix? You get Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," and Charlie and Eric get into the epic mob story in this week's podcast. Listen now.
Welcome back to the podcast. We're emerging from the January doldrums of new horror films in the theaters and we're here to talk about three recent releases, including the fun monster flick "Underwater." Catch up with us and listen now!
So, it's come to this. Our movie podcast hits one of the best cult films of all time, the Roger Corman-produced and Paul Bartel-directed 1975 classic, "Death Race 2000." This one's got it all, David Carradine in leather, Stallone with a tommy gun, killer cars, future sports, thrills, spills and everything in between. Listen now!
This week's episode travels into the distant dystopian future of 1997 and follows the exploits of anti-hero Snake Plissken in John Carpenter's "Escape From New York." The early '80s thriller is the ultimate cult film, and we delve into the music, the characters and all the ridiculous action. Listen now.
Welcome back to our two-part David Lynch double feature. This week, Charlie and Eric take the trip down 1997's "Lost Highway." As strange as the film is, there's plenty to love, and we go an odyssey that includes Bill Pullman wailing on the sax and Robert Loggia dishing out driving tips at the top of his lungs. Listen now!
So it's come to this, a new episode of our podcast! This week, Charlie and Eric ride along with David Lynch's 1990 masterpiece, "Wild at Heart." We talk about the raw energy of the film, Laura Dern's fearlessness, Diane Ladd's craziness, Willem Dafoe''s creepiness and Nicolas Cage's belief in personal freedom. This is a fun one, listen now.
This week's podcast is our most extensive, and exhaustive, episode yet, a double feature on two sleepy Stephen King movies, 1992's "Sleepwalkers" and 2019's "Doctor Sleep." Charlie and Eric talk about the first Stephen King story written expressly for the "scream" and then take a deep look at the recent sequel to "The Shining." Listen now!
So it's come to this, our first podcast of 2020. This week, we cover the 1982 West German horror cult-classic, "Der Fan." Eric and Charlie talk about the film's excellent Krautrock and New Wave soundtrack from the band Rheingold, the captivating performance of young star Désirée Nosbusch and the shocking finale that makes this a must-see for fans of the genre. Listen now!
It's beginning to look a lot like...murder! The holidays are here, and a deranged psycho is terrorizing a sorority in 1974's "Black Christmas." Eric and Charlie talk about the cult slasher that helped define a genre, and examine why it's still so scary today. Listen now!
This week's podcast asks, what would you do "When A Stranger Calls Back"? Eric and Charlie examine the made-for-TV 1993 thriller that begins as a masterclass of suspense before spiraling out into one of most bizarre films we've featured yet. Listen now!
"Popcorn. Buy a bag...go home in box!" This week's episode is about an underrated gem of a horror flick, 1991's "Popcorn." Charlie and Eric talk about giant mechanical mosquitos, amazing electrified men and a stench so bad it has to be experienced in Odorama! This is a really fun one, listen now!
As the decade draws to a close, Charlie and Eric begin looking back on their favorite films of the 2010s, beginning with the truly twisted 2011 crime thriller "Killer Joe." We discuss director William Friedkin's adaptation of the controversial stage play, featuring a dark turn from Matthew McConaughey, and one of the most memorable fried chicken scenes of all time. Listen now.
Hi, we've got a tape we want to play. This week is all about the Talking Heads and their 1984 concert film, "Stop Making Sense." Charlie and Eric marvel at the one-of-a-kind concert, discuss David Byrne's aloof reaction to getting mugged and explain why James Brown is still the godfather of soul. Check it out, y'all!
Sleep all day, party all night. The 1980s was a fun time to be a vampire in movies, and 1987's teen bloodsucker classic "The Lost Boys" is one of our favorites. This week, Charlie and Eric talk about the Corey Haim/Corey Feldman dynamic, the iconic soundtrack and other reasons why we love "The Lost Boys." Listen now.
Happy Halloween and welcome to a special episode of "So It's Come to This," where we dive into the twisted mind of Italian horror master Lucio Fulci and his bizarre 1981 film, "The Beyond." It's one our craziest, goriest movies yet, so don't miss it!
This week's podcast revisits one of the all-time great cult classics, a no-budget splatterfest from director Sam Raimi called "The Evil Dead." Charlie and Eric also talk about another underground legend, the short-horror film "Coven," from director Mark Borchardt, and they share their love for other homemade horror and genre films.
This week's podcast is a special tribute to one of our favorite actors, Sid Haig. We look back at his long career and highlight films ranging from 1967's "Spider Baby" to 2005's "The Devil's Rejects." Listen now.
It's October, which means it's time for Halloween! This week, Charlie and Eric examine 1982's "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" after we put the new "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" movie to bed. Stay up late with us and count down the days to our favorite holiday!
We're going back to camp this week, with the conclusion of our Sleepaway Camp series. This time, Charlie and Eric sit down to watch Pamela Springsteen (yes, the sister of Bruce) star as the murderous Angela in "Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers" and "Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland." These sequels are as campy as they get, listen now.
Take a ride into the twisted world of 1986's "The Hitcher," one of the late Rutger Hauer's most memorable villain roles, on this week's podcast. Eric and Charlie also get more into "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood" before taking on the movie that makes sure you'll never hitch hike again!
We're back with the conclusion of our two-parter on "It." This week's discussion on "It Chapter Two" includes all the best and weirdest parts of the new movie based on Stephen King's masterpiece of horror.
Welcome to the first of a two-parter all about "It." Stephen King's bestseller, once a TV movie with bad '90s fashion, gets a 21st century makeover in the new two-film event. This week, Charlie and Eric dive deep into their personal histories with "It" and impressions on the 2017 film. Stay tuned for "Chapter Two" next week!
This week's podcast is going to camp, "Sleepaway Camp" that is. Charlie and Eric talk all about the 1983 cult slasher film that made a horror icon of Felissa Rose and which boasts one of the the most insane twist endings in cinema history. This is a spoiler-filled episode, so catch the movie first, then sit back and enjoy us losing our collective minds over "Sleepaway Camp!"
The 1970s were a gritty time in American movies, and no more so than the '77 war-hero-turned-revenge-seeker thriller "Rolling Thunder." Charlie and Eric get deep into the film that turns William Devane into a claw-handed killer and features tons of classic character actors assembled for a showdown in Mexico. Listen now.
This week's podcast is all about Quentin Tarantino. First, Charlie and Eric discuss the director's latest, "Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood," which is easily one of the year's best films. Then, they rank every Tarantino feature in their favorite order. Which movie comes out on top? Listen now to find out.
This week's podcast goes back to the theater to see the latest reboot of the year, "Child's Play." We talk about the original horror flick and this techno-phobic remake about Chucky the killer doll. Listen now!
Prepare to have your senses scrambled as this week's podcast takes a deep dive into 1980's sci-fi thriller "Altered States." We highlight director Ken Russell's religious obsessions, William Hurt's restrained acting vs Bob Balaban's fiery performance, and the film's iconic visual hallucinations. Clear your mind and listen now.
David Cronenberg is one of the most fascinating directors in world, and one of our favorites. This week, Charlie and Eric talk about Cronenberg's 1979 horror classic, "The Brood," and get into all the good and gory bits of the film, including a lengthy discussion on actor Oliver Reed's turtleneck sweaters. Listen now and join us on our strange journey.
"Midsommar" is one of the most hyped horror films of the year, and Charlie and Eric are back in the podcast studio to work out their feelings about the drug-induced, daylight-drenched movie while sharing some mind-melting theories. Be warned, spoilers ahead!
Our two-part tribute to writer, director and producer Larry Cohen concludes with a look at his 1985 horor-comedy "The Stuff." Listen in to know why we just can't get enough of this crazy flick.
Writer, director and producer Larry Cohen crafted some of the coolest, craziest horror and genre films of the last 50 years, and Charlie and Eric pay tribute to the late icon with a two-part tribute episode. First up, Cohen's '70s killer baby flick "It's Alive" proves to be a deeper and more emotional roller coaster than it has any right to be. Listen now and stay tuned for part two next week.
With their fingers firmly on the pulse of society, Charlie and Eric talk about two recent horror movies in this week's episode. FIrst, Charlie asks Eric to "tell me all your thoughts on Ma," before they delve into the gruesome exploits of the "Superman meets the Omen" horror flick Brighburn. Listen now!
Meet Jack Deth. He's a cop from the future trapped in the present, and he's chasing a 23rd century menace in 1985's sci-fi cult classic "Trancers." Listen in as Charlie and Eric dive deep into the world of this Charles Band-directed flick and ask the big questions, like what the heck is a trancer anyways?
So it's come to this. For this week's double-sized episode, Charlie and Eric talk about two recent remakes, "Hellboy" and "Pet Sematary," and how they rate as film reboots and reinterpretations. Does "Hellboy" deserve the hate it received? Did "Pet Sematary" succeed in it's plot twists? Listen now to find out.
So it's come to this. Join Charlie and Eric for a James Cameron two-fer this episode, as we talk about the recent Cameron-produced sci-fi flick "Alita: Battle Angel," and then celebrate the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time, "The Terminator." Listen now!
So It's Come to This. Welcome back to the only movie podcast on the planet. This time, Charlie and Eric sit down to talk about the awesome and underrated 1981 horror mystery "Dead & Buried," but first, they get into some recent-ish releases "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Bubmlebee." Listen now!
So It's Come to This. Join your hosts Charlie and Eric as they sit down to talk movies, starting with Jordan Peele's latest horror film, "Us." Listen in as we try to wrap our heads around this insanely layered and complex horror masterpiece. Be warned, spoilers ahead.