Texchris Davesaw Massacre - A Horror Movie Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Vandenberg & Dave Stoneburgh
Horror Movie Podcast! Join Chris and Dave's weekly ramblings about their favorite movie genre, one bloody film at a time
Welcome to Slasher September scaredy cats! Today we’re watching 1984’s installment in the classic franchise: FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER. We talk a little bit about horror conventions, different Jasons, John Carpenter, new HALLOWEEN scores, and the return of Tom Savini. We play a guessing game, Dave talks about the 2017 Netflix flick THE LODGERS, and Chris tells us about a Fantasia Festival leftover, HARPOON. Then we really get into it and talk about great vs absent gore, small budget 80s slashers, Crispin Glover’s dance moves, machetes and faces, confusing settings, unexplained film reels, tons of rain, fake helicopters, safety on set, Jason’s fingernails, exploding cars, inflatable boats, harpoons to the groin, kill confirmation, chopping tents, the Trollhunter, and strategies for confusing Jason. All that and more on another Slasher September episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Eli Craig’s 2010 Sundance hit: TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL. We get the ball rolling with a chat about balancing comedy and horror, Alan Tudyk, and AP BIO. Chris tells us about ANNABELLE COMES HOME and Conjurverse possession logic, we discuss a Marvel horror movie, and Dave talks about THE RANGER and 80s nostalgia. Then we get into it and talk all about hillbillies, comedies of errors, bees, chainsaws, gun safeties, wood-chippers, work tools as weapons, burnt gore, overuse of impaling, and sequel ideas. All that and more on this hilarious and bloody episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time for your Saturday dose of horror! Today we watch Michele Soavi’s 1989 addition to the DEMON’S franchise: THE CHURCH. We chat a little bit about the real DEMONS 3, and think back on DEMONS 1 and 2. Dave talks about the double feature NOSFERATU and SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE, and Chris brings up Elle Callaghan’s HEAD COUNT. Then we really get into it and talk all about big churches, sweating effects, dead horses, demons vs ghosts, cool cross props, weak possession sequences, Asia Argento, Philip Glass, quirky cameras, demon sex scenes, groovy old folks, and unexplained goat monsters. All that and more on this brand new episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats! Today we head to the theatre to watch André Øvredal and Guillermo del Toro’s book adaptation: SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. But first we talk a bit about Øvredal, the original books, and BLOOD QUANTUM and TIFF’s Midnight Madness. Dave gives a crustacean update, and then we chat about new HALLOWEEN sequels, an upcoming James Wan horror original, and Adam Wingard’s EVENT HORIZON series. Then we get into it and talk all about disturbing horror for teens, Harold, jump scares, overuse of cgi, the Me-Tie-Dough-Ty-Walker, writing for kids, laughing in the theatre, disturbing hugs, dismembered bodies, Javier Botet, spiders on faces, shadow effects, and IT: CHAPTER 2. All that and more on this scary episode to listen to in the dark: the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we’re reviewing a wicked list of flicks from the Fantasia Festival! So get hyped for: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WKND RIOT GIRLS THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE PORNO SATOR HOMEWRECKER THE DEEPER YOU DIG Continue reading →
Bonjour scaredy cats, it’s time for a new episode of your favourite horror podcast! Today we’re watching Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s 2007 bloody home invasion flick: INSIDE. We start by chatting about New French Extremity, bad remakes, and pregnancy in horror. Then Dave talks about Netflix’s MARA and sleep paralysis, and Chris discusses CAT’S EYE, Stephen King, and acting cats. Then we get into it and talk all about womb POV, maternal instinct, unexplained riots, accidental kills, scissor gore, neck stabs, smoky aesthetics, painting clean sets with blood, beautiful violence, and so much more. So enjoy this great and gruesome episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to your worst nightmare, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching the 1987 threequel: NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS. We chat a bit about NOES2, the return of Wes Craven, Letterboxd, and the combative titles of the following Freddie movies. Chris tells us about PROM NIGHT and fantastic dance sequences, and Dave chats about TERRIFIED and jump scares done right. Then we get into it and talk all about Nancy’s questionable age, iffy mental health practices, building and destroying sets, dream powers vs gifts, claymation, skeleton battles, wizards, THE VOID, beheaded mothers, and tons of unbelievable practical effects. All that and more on another threequel episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s podcast time again, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Rob Zombie’s 2005 bloodbath: THE DEVIL’S REJECTS. We get trigger happy with a new sound clip, and then chat a bit about our Rob Zombie ignorance. Dave talks about Netflix’s I AM MOTHER, Luke Hawker, and BICENTENNIAL MAN, and Chris tells us about Sweden’s ANIARA, moving to mars, and space isolation in a very sci-fi heavy Scare & Tell. Then we really get into it and talk about stylish endings, blood and dirt aesthetics, freeze frames, slow-mo, constant closeups, bad guy protagonists, eccentric filmmaking, the good and the bad of prop teeth, use of color inside vs outside, fantastic shootouts, and moral conflicts. All that and more in this blood-soaked episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we head to the theater to watch Ari Aster’s 2019 folk-horror ritual masterpiece: MIDSOMMAR. It’s all on-topic today as we talk about Ari Aster’s handful of completed scripts and speaking charisma, dodging spoilers, horror in broad daylight, Will Poulter’s Pennywise audition, and even kick off a De-hype Meditation segment. Then we get into it and talk all about genuine relationship portrayals, laughing as a response to horror, bountiful rituals, sneaky images and easter eggs, lame boyfriends, weird sex scenes, constant druggings, relatable cults, giant hammers, unending artwork, and not-so-scary (but scary) horror. All that and more in a jam packed mid-summer Midsommar episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
The boys are back in town, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Brian Trenchard-Smith’s addition to one of our favorite franchises: LEPRECHAUN 3. After a long break we finally catch up on what horror we’ve missed, talk about video games and LAN parties, complain about Rotten Tomatoes and toxic hype, and discuss the current Blumhouse model. We break down the recent PET SEMATARY remake, touching on heavy handed callbacks and the updated Zelda. Then we really get into it and talk all about brainless main characters, contagious leprechaunism, transformation effects, stupid sideburns, Star Wars parodies, our own future Leprechaun sequels, and what happens to movies made in 14 days. It’s good to be back! Enjoy this brand new episode of your favorite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome (broken)BACK to the podcast scaredy cats! Today, after a long wait we finally get to watch Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman’s 2011 found-footage creeper: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3. This week Chris tells us about watching HELL HOUSE LLC, Dave discusses DIG TWO GRAVES, and we debate the merits of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 1 & 2. Then we really get into it and talk all about rooting for found-footage, CATFISH, creepy kids, SCREAM 4, oscillating cameras, bedsheet ghosts, good ol’ Randy, unbelieving spouses, sudden witch covens, Bloody Mary, Toby’s behaviour, mixing practical and CGI effects, fake-out jump scares, and debate the progressing quality of the sequels. It’s another great episode, so grab a drink, and listen to the cozy sounds of horror discussion with your friends at the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It must be a full moon scaredy cats, because this week’s episode has gone full werewolf! Today we get to watch John Landis’ 1981 werewolf classic: AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. Dave tells us about watching WHEN ANIMALS DREAM on Netflix, and Chris talks about the 2018 flick SLICE, before we reflect back on A DARK SONG, PANDORUM, and even a little DOG SOLDIERS. Then we really get into it and talk all about VHS covers, Rick Baker, makeup awards at the Oscars, “cult classics”, progression of gore makeup, open-book protagonists, hitchhiking, Universal’s Wolfman, poorly written characters, body stretching, and much much more! So grab a warm drink, and enjoy another howling good time with the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the world of the living, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Dan O’Bannon’s hilarious follow-up to George A. Romero’s zombie classic: RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. We get things started by chatting about John Russo’s novel, Drunken Cinema in Toronto, and the best Masters of Horror and Black Mirror episodes. Chris tells us about John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper’s BODYBAGS from 1993, Dave talks about Ellen Page in THE CURED, and we reflect back on PUMPKINHEAD and DON’T BREATHE. Then we really get into it and talk about action movie sweat, 1980’s teens, zombie coverups, eating brains, zombie comedy, confusing sets, undead problem-solving, slow motion effects, The Walking Dead, reanimation, reused shots, and so much more! So lock the doors, bar the windows, and enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to year three, scaredy cats, it’s podcast time again! Today we’re watching William Peter Blatty’s 1990 threequel: THE EXORCIST III. Dave talks about his rewatch of Andy Muschietti’s 2013 creeper MAMA, and Chris tells us about checking out the bonkers Stephen King-directed MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE. We babble on about leap year horror movies, tacked-on endings, holy-water sprinklers, Remembrance Day, and even upgrade one of our weekly segments! Then we really get into it and talk all about priest skin-power, sound design, rotating room effects, run-time, long single-takes, the recipe for good jump scares, the projector scene from IT, excessive establishing shots, the craziness that is THE EXORCIST II, and much more! So get cozy, and hit ‘play’ on the newest episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to our special bonus Two Year Anniversary episode! Today we’re reflecting back on our second jam-packed year of weekly horror movie discussion! Based on some listener questions, Chris and Dave tell the story of meeting and starting the podcast, give their humble advice on how to make a podcast, gush about COHERENCE, and list some favourite video games and giallo films. We go back and forth on remakes we’d like to see made, talk about some podcast milestones like MARTYRS and POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES, and then go through some hilarious, and often immature clips from our second year. Then, begrudgingly, we each list our TOP TEN HORROR MOVIES EVER, and cap it all off with our year two chaos reigns lines!
A huge thank you to each and every one of you listening! Keep sending us your suggestions, thoughts, and love, and here’s to another great year of horror with Chris and Dave at the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s sequel time, scaredy cats! Today we have the privilege of watching Don Mancini’s 1990 evil doll followup: CHILD’S PLAY 2. But first, Dave tells us about Art the Clown in TERRIFIER, and Chris talks about Drew Goddard’s 2018 flick BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE. Then we really get into it, and talk all about killer clowns, HATEFUL EIGHT, dolls getting married, incantations, anatomically correct dolls, foster parent qualifications, head explosions, plastic biology, toy factories, foster children friendships, ceramic scams, sewing machine misfires, and even duct tape knife hands. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and enjoy a super fun new episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, and welcome back to horror anthologies! Today we’re watching George A. Romero’s 1982 anthology: CREEPSHOW. We sing a new verse of our anthology song, talk Andrew Lincoln’s kill count in Walking Dead, and get hyped for a big-budget George A. Romero/Stephen King collaboration. In appropriate fashion Dave tells us about reading Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’, and Chris talks about the 4K restoration of John Carpenter’s THE FOG. Then we get into it and talk all about knots in headphone cords, TRICK ‘R TREAT, Dave’s aversion to insect sounds, MOUSE HUNT, cockroaches, plant growth effects, Stephen King’s acting, Savini’s big budget effects, waterlogged prosthetics, head-cake reveals, wooden arctic expedition crates, and more! So relax, grab a weekend drink, and enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Ohh its a big one this week, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Luca Guadagnino’s 2018 remake: SUSPIRIA. We’re super excited to talk about all things SUSPIRIA, NEON DEMON, the could-have-been David Gordon Green version, the classic bat, and the hype surrounding Tilda Swinton’s characters. Chris tells us about Mario Bava’s BLOOD IN BLACK LACE, Dave raves about Shudder’s PRIMAL MIRROR, before chatting about childhood fears, ‘The Lorax’, and even a little Star Trek. Then we really get into old-man makeup, changes in mythology, head explosions, dance sequences, witch powers, broken legs, theater technical issues, color reversal, the new score, shocking twists, Tilda Swinton’s performances, and so much more. The hype is real, so get out and see SUSPIRA if you haven’t yet. Then enjoy a huge new episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats, to a brand new, super sweet episode! Today we’re watching Bernard Rose’s 1992 classic: CANDYMAN. We talk about what eating candy is like with and without a stomach ulcer before Dave tells us about seeing THE ROBBERY at TADFF, and Chris talks about HOLD THE DARK by Jeremy Saulnier. Then we get into it and talk all about Philip Glass’ score, HELLRAISER, Clive Barker, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Tony Todd’s bee-sting deal, murals, steak salad, industrial sets, rottweilers, honey baths, how to do a NOES sequel, gross bee sounds, bloody hook-hands, fur coats, intelligent slasher protagonists, academic rivalries, burning hair, bee allergies, adrenaline shots, GHOST STORIES and scary stage plays. It’s a super long episode, so grab a drink and if you dare, say the name of your favorite horror podcast five times- the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Toronto After Dark Film Festival has come to an end, so we're bringing you some more reviews on the rest of the great movies we saw this year: Overlord, Lifechanger, Mega Time Squad, You Might Be The Killer, The Ranger, and The Inhabitant! Continue reading →
It’s the most wonderful time of the year scaredy cats! Today in a humble tribute to the season we bring you David Gordon Green and Danny McBride’s 2018 super slasher: HALLOWEEN. We start off with a chat about Jamie Lee Curtis, THE PATRIOT, ignoring sequels in a franchise, actors’ last films and humor in horror. Then Dave tells us about watching HE NEVER DIED on Netflix, and Chris talks about Mike Flanagan’s series ‘The Haunting of Hill House’. But then we really get into it and talk all about theater audiences, trailer spoilers, Michael’s face, bowls of custard, long single takes, throat stabs, well written teenage characters, slasher tropes, killing kids vs killing babies, Michael Myers’ nature, and Jamie Lee Curtis’ pride in the movie’s message- before we get chased out of the theater by a crazy alarm! So enjoy HALLOWEEN, and then enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
We are at Toronto After Dark Film Festival and have some quick reviews for you on the films we've seen so far: I'll Take Your Dead, Anna and the Apocalypse, I Am A Hero, Prospect, Prey, Tigers are Not Afraid, & Satan's Slaves. Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats, it’s a brand new episode of the podcast! Today we’re watching the 2018 phantasmagoric 80’s period piece: MANDY. We chat a little bit about our MOM AND DAD letdown, and a desire for a ‘litres of blood used per movie’ statistic. Chris tells us about the drug trip flick CLIMAX at TIFF, and Dave talks about Shudder’s sniper-spree: DOWNRANGE. Then we really get going and chat all about MARTYRS, cenobite-looking baddies, cartoon dreams, spaced-out action sequences, HATCHET 3’s chainsaw, slow motion, A+ Cage Rage, bathroom scenes, ANTICHRIST, hallucinogenic wasps, and of course, Cheddar Goblin. So check out the newest Cage adventure, and enjoy another great and bloody episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to October scaredy cats, it’s time for a brand new episode! Today we’re watching Leigh Whannell’s 2018 action flick: UPGRADE. We’re buzzing with excitement for the best month of the year and get things started by chatting about HALLOWEEN, Logan Marshall-Green vs Tom Hardy, Leigh Whannell’s origin story, SAW 2, and a potential rewatch of FRIDAY THE 13TH. Chris tells us about Edward Furlong in BRAINSCAN, and Dave complains about DON’T HANG UP. Then we really get into it and talk all about some insane camera movement, alternate uses for STEM, colored lighting, distribution and presentation of technology, STEM’s ninja status, James Wan easter eggs, stellar physical acting, the struggle against technology, the game ‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’, and much more. It’s a jam-packed episode of your favorite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats, it’s the FIFTH and final episode of our Slasher September! Today’s classic slasher is Robert Hiltzik’s 1983 lake-side killing ground: SLEEPAWAY CAMP. We get the ball rolling with a chat about YouTube movie spoilers, THE BROOD, and child actors. Dave raves about the high kill-count in HATCHET 3, and Chris tells us about ducks vs cats, and Argento’s THE CAT O’ NINE TAILS. Then we open up and talk all about final reveals, kids at camp, twist endings, terrible camp counselors, comeuppance, acid bees, acting freak outs, jean shorts, off-screen violence, and we even rank all five of this month’s slashers! So grab a drink, put your feet up, and make sure to check out ALL FIVE episodes in our Slasher September, here on the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time, scaredy cats, for the fourth episode of our Slasher September! Today’s classic slasher is Joseph Zito’s 1981 bayonet spree: THE PROWLER. We start by getting confused by this movie’s IMDb log line, annoying each other with Zelda Rubinstein voices, and remembering IT COMES AT NIGHT. Dave talks about Adam Green’s 2010 HATCHET 2, Chris tells us about Fulci’s 1972 DON’T TORTURE A DUCKLING, and we talk about the progression of slashers from 70’s giallo to 2000’s meta slashers. Then we chat all about different film cuts for different countries, cricket noise soundtracks, wheelchair weirdos, creepy pool scenes, intelligent victims, Tom Savini’s head explosions, inconsistent humor, unexplained pitchforks, throat-based kills, and oh so much prowling. So sit back with your favourite bayonet, and enjoy another great Slasher September episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
After some discussion about clothes line policies in Ontario, we continue our non-spoiler coverage of films playing at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival: Freaks, and two episodes of HBO Asia's horror anthology series Folklore. Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats, it’s the third episode of our Slasher September! Today’s classic slasher is 1981’s garden-shear nightmare: THE BURNING. We get started by talking a bit about Miramax, Tom Savini’s problem with FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 2, a young Jason Alexander, and SUPERBAD facts. Chris tells us about legal troubles for Fulci in regards to 1971’s A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN, and Dave talks about Robert Englund and Kane Hodder in Adam Green’s 2006 HATCHET. Then we get slashin’, and talk all about denim-clad heroes, nudity in 90s slashers, garden shears, burn makeup, Holly Hunter, rafts and canoes, voyeurism, Tom Savini’s improved makeup skills, 80s synth and sound design, flamethrower/axe fights, ‘Clocktower’ the video game, and much more. So sit back and enjoy another Slasher September episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
In this bonus mini episode, we give our quick, non-spoiler reviews of three films playing at this year's Toronto International Film Festival: In Fabric, Nekrotronic, and The Wind. Continue reading →
Welcome scaredy cats, it’s our second episode of Slasher September! Today’s classic slasher is Amy Holden Jones’ 1982 drillfest: SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE. We chat a little bit about Sophie B. Hawkins’ secret language, BEETHOVEN, and our coverage of TIFF’s Midnight Madness! Chris tells us about the 1971 giallo THE BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA, and Dave talks about Shudder’s LAST ONES OUT. Then, after briefly discussing Shudder, TENEBRAE, and our memories of SCREAM, we really get into it. We discuss peeping toms, conflicting production visions, final girl showdowns, confusing nudity, snail chopping, eating pizza off of corpses, parody/comedy in slashers, garage door continuity, and power drill logic. It’s another great Slasher September episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome scaredy cats, to the first episode of Slasher September! Today’s classic slasher is William Lustig’s 1980 bloodbath: MANIAC. We touch on the freaky flick GOD TOLD ME TO, and talk about Tom Savini’s appearances and roles in low budget horror. Dave talks about 2012’s MANIAC remake and killer-POV, and Chris tells us about Dario Argento’s FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET, and the progression from 70’s giallo films to modern day Law and Order shows. We reflect back on DOG SOLDIERS, go behind the scenes on Savini’s special effects, and then talk about guerrilla filmmaking, zombie mannequins, sexual repression, focusing on the killer, ambiguous locations, strangling logic, creepy character studies, and our favorite Del Toro movies. So enjoy this jam-packed Slasher September episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s our ONE HUNDREDTH episode, and the podcast demon couldn’t be more excited! Today at long last, we’re watching Tobe Hooper’s iconic 1974 slasher: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. We reflect on what we’ve achieved over these first 100 episodes, and laugh about our new soundboard, inquire about Hooperisms, and hint at upcoming TIFF Midnight Madness coverage! Chris tells us about reading “Cabin at the End of the World,” and Dave talks about watching Netflix’s CALIBRE (both endorsed by Stephen King). Then we rev up the chainsaw and talk all about Leatherface running, bone furniture, moving cameras, ANNABELLE: CREATION, tiny budgets, long shooting days, creepy families, meat hooks, viscous sledgehammers, frantic escapes, filming in vans, terrifying hitchhikers, and so so much more. So grab a drink and enjoy a particularly long 100th EPISODE of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
We’re back with another anthology film! Today we’re watching the 2017 anthology by Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson: GHOST STORIES. Dave wants Netflix to automatically play him originals, and tells us about EXTINCTION, and Chris wants to mandate official release dates on IMDb, and tells us about being blown away by David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD. Then we really get into it and talk about dream endings, WE GO ON, jump scares, goat POV, tree golems, locked-in syndrome, creepy parents, spoon-fed endings, DEMONS, and how great Martin Freeman is. All that and more, on another fantastic episode of your favourite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to horror central, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Tobe Hooper’s lesser known 1981 carnival slasher: THE FUNHOUSE. We brainstorm about what a funhouse might actually be, and then try to figure out the Spielberg-Hooper connection. We try to remember watching the BEYOND, before Dave talks about unexplained found footage and “MK Ultra” in THE BANSHEE CHAPTER, and Chris tells us about Pascal Laugier’s(MARTYRS) new 2018 feature INCIDENT IN A GHOST LAND. Then we really get to the main event, and talk all about crazy prosthetics, Einstein hair, unnecessary characters, off-screen killings, overacting, deadly props, brave kids, CONTACT, weird shower scenes and so much more! So grab some popcorn, maybe some cotton candy, and enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we are overjoyed to finally check out the 1986 sequel to a TCDS favourite: DEMONS 2. We get going with some praise for the dream team of Lamberto Bava and Dario Argento, and chat about horror sequences in movie theatres. Dave loves throwaway Netflix horror and tells us about watching DELIRIUM, Chris guides us through the very bonkers 1980’s flick ALTERED STATES, and we build a little hype for the upcoming PREDATORS. Then we really get into it and talk about recurring character actors, bodybuilders, demon dog teeth, television set effects, glowing eyes, demon puppets, unnecessary characters, acid blood, and gore, gore, gore and more! So sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy another bloody demonic episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome BACK to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching the acclaimed 2001 Guillermo Del Toro haunting tale: THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE. We get the ball rolling with a discussion about Del Toro’s filmography, and movies Chris and Dave refuse to watch for various reasons. Dave tries to remember watching PET SEMETARY, before telling us about ATTACK THE BLOCK, and Chris talks about watching UNSANE. Then we get into it and discuss a real life hostage situation, how much gold bars weigh, amazing underwater special effects, building great villains, fake legs, corpse water, armpit stabbings, fetus rum, and getting inspiration from Japanese horror. It’s a great movie, a great episode, and a great time with your pals from the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Let’s go to the MALL, zombie fans! Today, on the one-year anniversary of his passing, we watch George A. Romero’s 1978 zombie epic: DAWN OF THE DEAD. We get the ball rolling by trying to rehash the NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD sequels, remakes, and offshoots. Dave talks about enjoying I AM THE PRETTY THING THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE on Netflix, and Chris tells us about the 1983 Austrian horror ANGST. Then we really get into the guts of it and chat all about zombie video games like “Dead Rising,” the musical duo that is Goblin and Dario Argento, fast vs slow zombies, living in mall luxury, zombie wrestling, blue face makeup, TRAIN TO BUSAN, editing problems, random biker gangs, Tom Savini, types of zombie infections, and much MUCH more. So grab a drink and enjoy another flesh-eating good time with your pals at the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to a very unlucky episode of the podcast! Today we get to watch the third and most violent installation of the classic franchise from 1982: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III. We get the ball rolling with some hype for 80s 3D effects, Jason’s hockey mask(finally), classic movie posters, POLTERGEIST 2 and Zelda Rubinstein impressions. Dave shows some appreciation for 2010’s THE CRAZIES, Chris tells us about 2018’s THOROUGHBREDS, and we talk about the new HALLOWEEN trailer. Then we get into it and chat all about the 3D effects, different titles in the series, our favourite kills, glass floor shots, spear gun sharpshooting, the Shelley who cried wolf, previous Friday callbacks, hilarious stoners, yo-yos, eyeballs, and the brooms from FANTASIA. So throw on some water wings, grab your snorkel, and come on down to Camp Crystal Lake with us for another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats! Come along with us to the asylum; once safely locked inside we’re going to take a look at Brad Anderson’s 2000 single-setting mystery/thriller: SESSION 9. We chat a little bit about asylums, and a little bit about Dave’s Fav show: “Zoo”. Then, one week removed, we go back into HEREDITARY and sort out some issues we didn’t have time to chat about in the main episode! We talk about the CSI formula, SVU, and tips for watching violent shows. Finally, after the chainsaw noise we get talking all about a little laid-back crew of asbestos removers in a crumbling asylum. We talk about secret gold coins, ghost possessions, multiple personalities, eye stabbers, GRAVE ENCOUNTERS, a lack of incentive, and much much more in this kooky HEREDITARY-dominated episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSCRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the apocalypse, survivor cats! Today we watch another 2018 Netflix horror release: CARGO. We talk a bit about the new age of horror and streaming services, and the defeated feeling left by stories like THE ROAD. Chris tells us about watching REVENGE and it’s excellent filmmaking, and Dave talks about BAD SAMARITAN with David Tennant, and cell phone espionage. Then we get the ball rolling and start discussing some unique details in CARGO’s zombie world. 48 hour wrist timer, mouth guards, self-euthanizing spring blades and some medical illustrations. Then we go on a journey, across the outback amidst beautiful character development, gorgeous landscape shots, a unique use of zombies, to a beautifully sad conclusion. It’s a lovely ride on today’s horror journey with your good friends at the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
We’re back with your weekly dose of ghost, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching 1986s haunted house sequel: POLTERGEIST 2: THE OTHER SIDE. We talk a little bit about the real world curse of the POLTERGEIST series before moving on to Scare and Tell where Chris tells us about seeing STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT, and Dave discusses watching THE VISIT. Then we chat about M. Night Shyamalan’s style, bad twists, “the Shyamalan Dupe”, and V/H/S/2. Finally, we get into it and discuss all things from practical effects, problematic racial stereotypes, horror dads and tequila worms, to dangerous braces, great movie sequels, chainsaw chases, and even the game ‘Bloodborne’! It’s another great episode of your favourite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to the pyramid, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching the 2008 body horror indie flick produced partially by (Ben Stiller’s) Red Hour Productions: THE RUINS. We get the ball rolling with a chat about book-to-screen adaptations, and getting a movie deal before even finishing the novel. Chris tells us the story about seeing Shawn Ashmore and watching the non-Disney FROZEN, and Dave talks about his feelings on REC and LAKE MUNGO. We also touch on VERONICA, THE CHANGELING, sequels to THE OMEN, Google users scores, murdering vines, poor medical decisions, leg gore, bright daylight scenes, and of course S Club 7. So grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s a big, beautiful, brand new episode of the podcast, scaredy cats! Today after much hype, we finally get to go see the next big thing in horror- Ari Aster’s 2018 stunner: HEREDITARY. Dave gets the conversation going with a story about missing a screening due to getting stuck in a police lockdown! Chris tells us about THE ENDLESS and a lack of UPGRADE in Toronto, and Dave talks about watching Netflix’s CARGO. In a new segment we chat about the SUSPIRIA and HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT trailers. Then we discuss child actors, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and John Boon, theatre experiences, background figures, types of dread, beheadings, NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST, Toni Collette, sound editing, and then do everything we can to iron out the dense, dense story. All that and so much more on today’s extra fresh, extra long episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to the swamp! Today, as demanded by the Twittercats, we have the privilege of watching the 2004 CGI bloodfest: FRANKENFISH. We recount our previous twitter poll saga, give a play-by-play of our most recent one, and Dave tells the thrilling story of his first encounter with Frankenfish (based on a TRUE story). We each give our takes on THE BABYSITTER, talk babysitting movies, and Chris tells us about BETTER WATCH OUT. Then we really get into it and talk about SPAWN, Michael Jai White, unwanted horror sequels, Simon Barrett, drinking on the podcast, Adam Wingard and DEATH NOTE, the Snakehead Fish Incident, FUNNY GAMES, and eventually, even the movie. It’s a day-drinking good time on the bayou in this very loose and very special episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to Elm Street, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching the sequel to Wes Craven’s classic nightmare- the bloody 1985 slasher: NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE. Chris gets us started by talking about the 1956 sci-fi masterpiece FORBIDDEN PLANET, and Dave tells us about THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE by the ambitiously hard-working Perry Blackshear. Then we really get into the madness, and chat all about Robert Englund, 2000’s horror remakes, Platinum Dunes studio, dumb dads, attack birds, new dream logic, teenage parties, towel whippings, and of course a very special dancing scene. It’s a spooky-kooky good time on another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time for the pulsecast, scaredy cats! Today we watch the 2001 Japanese horror creep-fest: PULSE. We get the ball rolling with a chat about a fear of technology, Y2K, and turning off JU-ON halfway through. Dave tells us about 2004’s CREEP(a different CREEP), and Chris talks about Canadian Film Day and watching BLOOD & DONUTS. We tease a potential HEREDITARY screening, and talk about how effective the trailer was. Then we get into it and start discussing themes of loneliness and isolation, spiritual worlds, red tape, mould stain ghosts, 90’s computers and hardware, jump scares, unique body movements, effective use of sound, the ghost apocalypse, and unintelligent main characters. All this and more, on another creepy episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we get to watch the sequel to a TCDS favourite, Don Coscarelli’s 1988 bloodbath: PHANTASM 2. Dave gives us his take on BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON and compares it to CREEP 2, while Chris explains Michael Haneke’s CACHÉ and talks about the proliferation of American remakes of French Extremity films. Then we sound off about the greatly increased filmmaking quality, unexplained telepathy, chainsaw duels, double guns, golden spheres, HALLOWEEN’s Dr. Sam Loomis, acid eye popping, and everything from Tall Man lore to ball/hand gore. So grab a glass of yellow goo, and tune in to another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSCARE! Continue reading →
It’s time for your weekly dose of the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we watch one of Dave’s new Faves, Toby Wilkins’ 2008 infection flick: SPLINTER. To get the ball rolling Dave talks about having nightmares after revisiting POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES, and Chris tells us about LAKE BODOM. We also discuss THE DEVIL’S CANDY, THE LOVED ONES, THE GRUDGE 3, and Simon Barrett’s involvement with the poorly reviewed THE TEMPLE. Then we get into it and talk all about DIY amputations, quivering spines, Shea Wiggum’s performance, great puppet/practical effects, gas station snacking, stylish blood, lovable villains, and even a little bit of DEAD SPACE. It’s a prickly, pointy good time on another spiketastic episode of THE TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
GAME OVER, SCAREDY CATS! Welcome to our second Alien Day together! Today we watch James Cameron’s 1986 blockbuster masterpiece: ALIENS. We recap ALIEN, and then chat about other titles in the series like, PROMETHEUS and COVENANT. Dave rambles on and on about Star Wars, and Chris tells us about the PSYCHO documentary: 78/52. Dave’s Game Corner returns with a chat about the HALO expanded universe and cryosleep. Then we can’t stop talking all about 80s scifi, smoking in space, best sequels of all time, unbelievable set pieces, action/horror, robot gore, double guns, Bill Paxton, iconic scenes, practical alien effects, buckets of acid blood, and so so much more. So enjoy your Alien Day with the newest episode of your favourite horror podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time for a brand new episode of the podcast! Today we get to watch David Cronenberg’s 1983 Canadian body-horror classic: VIDEODROME. We start with a chat about our favourite scenes from THE BROOD, 80’s trailers, and the progression of Cronenberg’s career. Dave tells us about watching LET US PREY, and we chat about Brian O’Malley’s filmmaking style. Then Chris discusses the movie SPRING, dramatic horror flicks, and creature effects. We really get into it and start talking about the movie’s perspective on technology, Videodrome’s true purpose, stomach holes, hallucination vs reality, Facebook, and mutant gun hands. So long live the new flesh, scaredy cats, and enjoy another weirdly good episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats! Today we head down to the theatre to watch John Krasinski’s ultra-tense survival/horror: A QUIET PLACE. We get the ball rolling with a chat about attending Medieval Times and metal shows. Chris talks about Michael Bay and John Krasinski’s relationship, and then can’t get over Dave’s freshly trimmed moustache. We discuss WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, THE BABADOOK, and the very interesting BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON. Then, after a long walk, we finally get to chat all about unique monsters, the use of sound and silence, Emily Blunt’s performance, questionable character decisions, judicious endings, cultural horror events, and an unforgettable pizza experience. It’s a dense, fun-filled, and not at all quiet episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to camp, kids! It’s almost another Friday the thirteenth, which means we get to sit down and watch: FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 2. We get today’s conversation started with a lack of excitement for READY PLAYER ONE, a little excitement for THE ENDLESS, and then some huge excitement for finally getting to see Jason Voorhees on screen. Chris talks about Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s feature RESOLUTION, and complains about LORD OF THE RINGS. Dave talks about some scenes in WOULD YOU RATHER, and criticizes the first FRIDAY THE 13TH. We discuss eye gore, the hockey mask, dead dog fakeouts, interesting kills, the hockey mask, Jason’s age, killer POV, silly exposition, reused footage, and THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE HOCKEY MASK. So sit back with a drink and enjoy another great franchise episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s back to 80s camp scaredy cats! Today, by twitter poll, listeners vote that we watch the xtra-terrestrial creature flick: XTRO. Dave tries to undermine the twitter poll in favour of FRANKENFISH, but is thwarted by Chris. We talk about the camp value of 80s practical effects and 90s CGI. Dave watched STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT and talks home invasion movies, and Chris tells us about watching THE LODGERS, and using an actual haunted filming location. We chat about midnight madness, SILENT HILL, and women dominated casts. Then we do our best to piece together exactly how Xtro works and changes, talk about awkward lip shots, and monster births. We discuss ALIEN facehugger rip offs, egg dispensing people, snake salads, living toy soldiers, and awkward family dynamics. So plug in your headphones. It’s one of the stranger episodes of your favourite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats. Today we’re watching the 2015 anthology: SOUTHBOUND. We start by adding some new verses to our horror anthology song, and then complain about trailers that give away too much. We talk about some TIFF movies, praise David Bruckner, and discuss financial successes that get poor critical reviews. We briefly touch on THE PACT, the V/H/S movies, XX, SILENT HILL, and horror shorts “tEXt” and “I Hear It Too”. We do our best to rank the shorts in this anthology, and struggle to figure out its shared universe. We chat about purgatory, angels of death, magic tattoos, gross surgery scenes, anthology storytelling, and even discuss the bonkers direction that the CLOVERFIELD universe is headed. It’s a dense anthology episode, so kick back, and enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s your lucky day, scaredy cats, we brought you a new episode of the podcast! Today at long last we finally get to watch our most anticipated sequel, the 1994 camptastic masterpiece: LEPRECHAUN 2. Dave gets preachy about crab pun names, and Chris marvels at the movie’s unbelievably low Rotten Tomatoes score. We talk about how the first LEPRECHAUN was a turning point for the podcast, theatre vs Netflix horror, and mention watching ANNIHILATION, and THE RITUAL(again). We get a ton of background info on the Leprechaun, including a weakness to wrought iron, an inhuman alcohol tolerance, and its likely presence during the time of Christ. There’s almost too much to talk about on today’s Special St. Patrick’s Day episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time to get back to work, scaredy cats. Today we’re watching Joe Lynch’s manic 2017 bloodbath: MAYHEM. We get the ball rolling with a chat about Walking Dead spoilers, misleading horror movie titles, and Dave’s Boys. Chris tells us about Shudder’s horror talk show The Core, and Dave talks about watching the fan-recommended flick THE DEVIL’S PASS. We talk about rage virus/ indulgently violent/ office-building movies like THE BELKO EXPERIMENT, MOM AND DAD, and THE PURGE. We discuss Steven Yuen, a lack of guns, pepper spray, TROLLHUNTER, nail guns, quality blood, and even have some traumatic flashbacks about THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES. It’s a gory good time on this unhinged episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we head back to 1985 to watch Dario Argento’s insect-thriller: PHENOMENA. We get things going with a long discussion about the director’s role in a Best Picture award. Chris tells us all about watching THE SHAPE OF WATER, and Dave gives a detailed hermit crab update. We talk about Argento’s family, his inspirations, and how watching SUSPIRIA changed things for both of us. There’s not enough time in the day to talk about everything, but we touch on sound effects, the American cut of the film, insect logic, sleep walking, creative beheadings, unique camera angles, murderous monkeys, monster hog-children, gasoline teases, human stew, and if you’d believe it, even more. It’s a bonkers ride on this beautifully gross episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
What’s that creeping up your news feed? It’s the newest episode of the podcast! Today we watch the 2017 teenage slasher: TRAGEDY GIRLS. We start things off with a chat about horror comedies, Mike Flanagan, and do our best to remember the OUIJA and ANNABELLE movies. Dave raves about the indie infection flick SPLINTER, and Chris tells us about the pilot episode of END OF THE F***ING WORLD. Then we get into it and talk about burning proms, teenage dreamboats, high school drama, horror cliches, proficient serial killers, FINAL DESTINATION, and more. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of the Tragedy Boys— uh, I mean- the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to the woods, scaredy cats, it’s time for a brand new episode! This time we’re watching David Bruckner’s first feature-length movie now available on Netflix: THE RITUAL. Dave tells us about watching SIREN, LIGHTS OUT, and expanding horror shorts into full length movies. Then Chris talks about Dario Argento’s first movie THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, and tells us about a crazy hiking experience. We chat about horror movies at the Oscars, GET OUT, solid character writing, creepy background images, arts and crafts, monster logic, and Miley Cyrus. So pull up a tent, and lose yourself in another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time for a brand new episode of the podcast! Today we’re watching the very recent Netflix horror comedy: MOM AND DAD. We open with a chat about movie trailer spoilers, while Chris tries to figure out who Dave’s Boys are. We talk about THE HAUNTING, SLEEPY HOLLOW, and massive horror movie budgets of old. We drum up some more hype for Flanagan’s Hill House miniseries, and chat about Shia LaBeouf in FURY. Then we discuss movie endings and the lack thereof, Nic Cage, the use of flashbacks, HQ Trivia, and more. So sit back and enjoy another crazy episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Today it’s all about J.J. Abrams’ surprise release on Netflix: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX. A Super Bowl gift to us, paid forward to all you scaredy cats. We chat about CLOVERFIELD’s marketing history, its sequel strategy, and Bad Robot’s relationship with Netflix. Dave gives a vague recap of the previous movies, and Chris tries to roll SUPER 8 into the universe. We talk about cliche sci-fi tropes, EVENT HORIZON, monsters, the arm, and both get confused more than once. So grab a drink, kick back, and listen to us try to figure out the brand new Cloverfield story, in a great BONUS episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to Horror Podcast City, population: you. Today we’re watching the relatively unknown 2007 found footage slasher by John Erick Dowdle: THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES. We chat about a troubled release over ten years, found footage/killer POV, and other Dowdle titles like QUARANTINE, DEVIL, and AS ABOVE SO BELOW. Dave tells us all about watching THE BABYSITTER, and Chris reflects back on HUSH and the Mike Flanagan films we’ve watched. We talk video game gore, disturbing murders, Stockholm syndrome, Mark Duplass in CREEP, and share our different interpretations of the serial killer’s mentality. It’s a dark, disturbing, dismal, but ultimately exciting episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to another episode of the podcast, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching Lucky McKee’s 2002 psychological slasher: MAY. We get the discussion started with a chat about horror books such as Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, and Shirley Jackson’s ‘Haunting of Hill House’ and ‘The Lottery’. Chris supposes about the concept of libraries, and Dave introduces his new hermit crabs. We talk about video stores, 2000s pop-punk soundtracks, Mike Flanagan’s Hill House miniseries, THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE, and so much more. It’s a bloody, creepy, stitched-together good time on another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to creepytown, scaredy cats! Today we’re watching the spectacular 1978 remake: INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. We open up with a history lesson about the lineage of Body Snatcher iterations. Dave talks about rewatching SPLIT, his thoughts on M. Night Shyamalan and THE HAPPENING, and Chris tells us about all about watching CRIMSON PEAK. We reflect back on NEON DEMON, before discussing Donald Sutherland, movie and video game soundtracks, tongue twisters, cooking, amazing storytelling, dogmen, and how weird Leonard Nimoy and Jeff Goldblum are. It’s another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It’s time for a new episode of the podcast! This week Chris has passed his illness to Dave, and they get the ball rolling with a chat about horror release dates, the golden globes and video game awards, and discuss watching CREEP 2, THE BYE BYE MAN, and the documentary LOST SOUL. Then we finally sit down and watch the 2016 Australian thriller: KILLING GROUND. We talk Australian horror, judicious violence, acting babies, clever timelines, sound editing, camping, and misleading review scores. All that and more on another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to our first episode of 2018 scaredy cats! Today we’re watching the 1982 cult slasher: PIECES. We start strong with a discussion about New Years resolutions, and then each offer our official top ten lists of 2017 horror! We talk about all sorts of recent titles, including SPLIT, A CURE FOR WELLNESS, THE RITUAL, A DARK SONG, and THE SHAPE OF WATER. Then, we get down to chatting about poor police work, tennis instructors, waterbed slashings, chainsaws, kung-fu masters, and of course Kendall: the sexiest man alive. It’s a good ol’ fashioned time on today’s blood-soaked episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's podcast o' clock, scaredy cats! Today's episode starts with a very long and satisfying discussion about Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Dave gets his hands on Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula, and Chris gives his report on CHOPPING MALL. After a brief Dave's Game Corner we sit down to watch the 1987 cult classic: THE GATE. After offering some opinions on Jolly Ranchers, we talk all about great practical effects(again), the amazing minions, house destruction, Stephen Dorff, garlic, and even DEMONS. It's a laugh and a half on today's great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats to a very merry episode of the podcast! Today, we start with a brief chat about Rotten Tomatoes scores, Dave's thoughts on WILLOW CREEK, and Chris' viewing of Italy's first ever feature film (scored live by Goblin!) After Scare and Tell, we sit down to watch the super festive 2015 horror/comedy by Michael Dougherty: KRAMPUS. We talk all about jack-in-the-box monsters, bad gingerbread men, Rosie the dog, practical effects, and our thoughts on the logic and mythos behind Krampus. We also can't help but discuss some great Christmas movies like THE SANTA CLAUSE, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, POLAR EXPRESS, and THE GRINCH. So sit back with a winter ale, and enjoy this special holiday episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE!
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Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Together we've done a lap around the sun since we last watched an installment in today's franchise; the 2010 found-footage sequel to a TCDS favorite: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2. Dave and Chris have a chat about the audition process for the characters of the first film, minimalist horror, and the pressure of writing a sequel(prequel?) to an instant classic. We learn more about the demon's motives, explore the timeline and history, and chat about day trading, Burger King, and the mischievous wind. So grab a drink, kick your feet up, and enjoy another fantastic episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
You've arrived at podcast station, scaredy cats! We get going today with a chat about N64 horror games and mini retro SNES consoles in an off-the-bat Dave's Game Corner. We recap recent viewings of BEYOND THE DARKNESS, and THE DEN, before finally sitting down, and watching Liam Gavin's well regarded Irish drama/horror: A Dark Song. We have a spirited conversation about salt, and how to shop for a year's worth of groceries. We also talk a lot about ritual logic, setup vs follow through, and a million other things on another fantastic episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Today's episode starts with a huge Dave's Game Corner where we touch on Destiny 2, Bloodborne, and Dead Space 2, The Last of Us, EA, and community participation. Chris tells us about the Guillermo del Toro exhibit at the AGO, and we chat about H.P. Lovecraft before sitting down and watching the fan-suggested 1988 creature feature: PUMPKINHEAD. We talk about head grabbing, amazing special effects, and recap Dave's thoughts on the IT novel. It's another awesome episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Pumpkinhead is comin', scaredy cats, yaay-yah! Continue reading →
Welcome scaredy cats to the first episode of YEAR TWO of the podcast! We get the ball rolling with a chat about Roman candles and fireworks, before discussing our thoughts on JIGSAW, HAPPY DEATH DAY, and GEOSTORM. We reflect briefly on our first episode, and waiting a year to finally watch the sequel to our very first recording: EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC. We have a lot to say about bad horror movies, slow falling deaths, James Earl Jones, cheap props and effects, high powered fans and locusts, mangled cars, and word repetition. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's our One Year Anniversary episode! Today we sit down and take a look back at this first great year of exploring horror movies, and all the fun we've had along the way. We kick the celebration off with a surprise performance by Gregory Pecks. Chris and Dave delve into some their best moments, list their favorite horror movies, and answer questions submitted by YOU! We run down our favorite Instagram handles, pitch a series of movies, and rehash all of our classic Chaos Reigns lines! A huge thank you to all of our scaredy cats for a whole first YEAR of support. Cheers to another year of horror, with your favourite podcast: the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the 'cast, scaredy cats! Chris gets things going today with a lengthy walk-through of six of the HALLOWEEN sequels, and also pitches the idea for an interesting Dr. Sam Loomis Netflix show. Dave fears getting too close to his threshold for disturbing movies with today's 1999 Japanese drama/horror flick: THE AUDITION. We talk about torture, axe body spray, Jamie Lee Curtis, dog bowls, auditions, and somewhat confusing timelines and dream logic. All this and more on this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast! Today's episode is all about toys of terror, dolls of death- none other than the classic 1988 supernatural slasher: Child's Play. We start with a discussion about Guillermo del Toro and Pan's Labyrinth, and drift into a chat about monster movie crossovers. Dave suggests a Pacific Rim drinking game, and Chris tells us about the 4K Suspiria restoration. Dave complains about, and then comes around on doll movies, and compares Chucky to Annabelle. It's another new franchise for us, and another bloody great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's podcast time again, scaredy cats! Today we open things up with our new favorite song, then chat a little about revisiting movies we've previously written off. An example of which would be the offbeat 2007 horror anthology: Trick 'r Treat. We discuss having only one director for an entire anthology, and how this was Michael Dougherty's debut feature! After watching, we do our best to rank our favorite shorts, and then dig into each one individually. We talk about the traditions of Halloween, story twists, pumpkins and pumpkin demons, murder-by-candy, wolves, and the most adorable little monster: Sam. So grab a handful of candy, and enjoy another episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back, class, to another episode of the podcast! Today's discussion starts with a moving vocal warm-up, and then we ease into some stories about bad teachers, and us being bad students. We talk about throwing snowballs at recess, king of the hill, Dave's music-stand fort, and Cadet Chris' bulls-eye, before finally sitting down and wandering into the 90's wonderland: The Faculty. Chris professes his love for the offspring, and we both laugh about the punchy physical acting. We chat about similarities to the Scream series, the huge and amazing cast, Boob Magazine, great practical effects, and Zeke's trendsetting hair. All this and more on the latest episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to another fabulous BONUS episode of the podcast! Today we talk about our favorite costumes growing up, how great Zorro was, and weird couples costumes. Then at long last we finally get around to watching our first John Carpenter film, the brooding 1978 slasher: Halloween. We discuss Carpenter's music tour, horror franchises picking and choosing installments, the patient following of Michael Myers, and of course the dangers of cooking with butter. Enjoy another special bonus episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's that time of the week again, scaredy cats. Podcast time. This week we start things off by practicing our accents, complaining about TV mid-season breaks, and supposing about Chris Hardwick's meteoric rise to the top. Then we sit down and get acquainted with the quirky 2014 dark comedy: The Voices. We talk about Ryan Reynolds' performance and career resurgence, the use of cartoony color, incredible sadness, gross gore, and of course Bosco and Mr. Whiskers. It's a silly and strange one this week, as Dave and Chris try their best to be good boys, on another stabby episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy rats! Today's episode is all about the heights of pain and pleasure- sexuality and torture- and of course the 1987 Clive Barker masterpiece: Hellraiser. We chat about Stephen King's books and budding universe, our memories of watching the movie, and being a kid in the horror section of blockbuster. Chris introduces us to our new favorite Cenobite- Slug Morpheus- and we talk about the questionable security measures and creature physics of the cenobite realm. This movie is a must watch, and this episode is a must listen! Enjoy another episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to your weekly dose of horror chat, scaredy cats! Today we open up with some brief TV talk about the Mist and Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss Netflix and the high volume of new content, which leads us to the brand new Mike Flanagan Social Traumentary™ available on Netflix: Gerald's Game. We talk about the Flanagan-Howard productions we've watched, the melding of emotional messages and horror elements, amazing performances, gore, starvation, and much, much more. Check out Gerald's Game while it's fresh, scaredy cats! And enjoy this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Bonus day! Bonus day! Gotta get down on Bonus day, scaredy cats! It's Friday the 13th, and we have uncreatively decided to watch the 1980 slasher classic: Friday the 13th. We do our best to remember all of Jason's appearances, and chat about where horror franchises and their villains often end up. We discuss bad critical reviews vs good box office numbers, camp stories, on and off-screen killings, cargo pants, and quality beheadings. Enjoy another bonus episode of the best horror podcast in Hell, space, and everywhere in between: the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats! This week we talk about what we've watched for our October challenge, and pivot to #10daysofhorror! We chat and suppose about new french extremity movies and themes, before sitting down and watching today's white-knuckle ride: Martyrs. We struggle to process what we've seen, but eventually get to talking all about trauma, monsters, slashings, blood, contortionists, and disturbing gore. Also, we tease the revisiting of a great TIFF 2017 horror flick by David Bruckner. This one is not for the faint of heart, folks. Enjoy another fantastic episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats, it's time for another episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! To kick things off we start our conversation with "31 Days of Horror", and chat about what types of movies we're both (hoping) to watch. Dave proposes 31 horror "versus" movies, while Chris tries to avoid a string of zombie and cannibal flicks. Then we get down and dirty with today's 2016 bloodbath: The Belko Experiment. We talk plenty about the robust cast of the movie, sing John Gallagher Jr.'s praises, and chat about rough jobs. It's another good one, scaredy cats! Continue reading →
Welcome to another episode of the podcast scaredy cats! Today it takes our brains a few minutes to get started, so Chris shares his thoughts after finally completing the game Dead Space. We get rolling and chat about the new 4K restoration of Suspiria, and getting addicted to buying remastered horror blu-rays. Then we dive into this week's 2017 slow-burn freakout: It Comes at Night. We discuss our different understandings of the disease logic (which proves to be very tricky), and do our best to interpret the ending, and the importance of sleepwalking. Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast everyone! We start today's episode with a Dave's Game Corner chat about Chris' progress through Dead Space, and some facts about the game's art style. We also offer up a meaty discussion about the newest season of Game of Thrones (SPOILERS). Then with a brief recap of last week's episode we dive into the sequel: Scream 2. We talk about the careers of the different actors involved with the Scream movies, alternative series theories, and more tangents than you can shake a stick at. Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats! After a long long wait, it's our pleasure to bring to you this BONUS episode, Stephen King's brand new smash success clown nightmare: IT! We chat about the original miniseries and Tim Curry, as well as other Stephen King movies, and our theater walks. We break down our favorite scenes, scares, and go through our thoughts on each of the characters. There's a lot to say about this one, so make sure to go out and see IT as soon as you can! Continue reading →
Welcome back to TexCats DaveDogs, everyone! Today we start with a animal-central chat all about Chris' cat-sitting, amazing trick dogs and ethical training methods, as well as a recap on last week's dog-themed movie. We talk about how we each first saw today's classic, Wes Craven's 1996 meta-slasher: Scream. Chris tells the story of his first viewing, and talks about reading horror scripts before watching the movies, while Dave makes a big factual movie trivia error(listen close, see if you can find it). All this and a boatload more, on another slash-tastic episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
A new episode of your favorite horror podcast has arrived! Today we list several subgenres of horror movies we've watched on the podcast, and some that we've been sorely missing. Chiefly among them are werewolf movies, and specifically, Neil Marshall's 2002 breakout film: Dog Soldiers. Dave's brother provides a lovely testimony about the movie, and we discuss how watching it is similar to getting drunk. We talk about editing, costumes, gore, set destruction, and Chris even offers a defense of Alien: Covenant. So enjoy another blood-soaked episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats, it's another theatre day for the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW boys! Chris lists a few of his favourite horror movie podcasts, and Dave talks about bad movies and terrifying fake-outs. We chat/complain about the smelly 2014 flick that spawned today's theatre-trip episode: Annasmell: Creation. We talk about child actors, Ouija, and our thoughts on the Conjuring Universe, as well as discussing the teased scene from the upcoming IT movie. It's another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! This week it's Dave's pick for a mystery movie, and amidst riddles and hints Chris offers his best guesses. After talking briefly about our recent run of 80's movies, Dave finally reveals his pick, the relatively unknown 2016 flick: We Go On. We write a theme song for a Miles and Nelson buddy-comedy, and Chris gives us his report after seeing a string of Mario Bava movies. Thanks again for listening to another episode of your favorite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome to a new episode of the podcast! Today, we start with some heavy TV talk about Lost, Zoo, The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, Game of Thrones, and more! We have an epic rock/paper/scissors showdown, and then Chris takes us on a ride through history where we learn more about some old Italian horror films, specifically, today's bloody classic by Lucio Fulci: The Beyond. We make our guess about the budget for Fulci's special effects, and then get into our feelings on this somewhat divisive story. We're all over the map on this one folks, and it's a goofy-good time. Thanks for tuning in to another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSCRE! Continue reading →
Hey scaredy cats, welcome back to the podcast! In a rare nighttime recording after a long day, we sit down and watch the 1985 Italian thrill ride: Demons. Today's episode starts with a lengthy discussion about the embarrassing email addresses of our youths, Homestar Runner, and fan-made Offspring websites. We have a mini episode inside the episode about Cronenberg's "eXistenZ", and Dave revisits a mistake from a previous episode. This is by far one of the wackiest, most fun movie/episodes we've done, so stay a while, and enjoy another crazy installment of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to another great episode of the podcast! Today we talk all about the different pets we've each had, in preparation for today's fan suggested movie, Stephen King's: Pet Sematary. Dave can't help but rant about dog nutrition and animal cruelty, while Chris tells us about how he was almost given a different name as a baby. We pitch a vasectomy horror movie, talk about Star Trek and South Park, and of course chat all about our favourite characters, including the neighbourly Judd and the infamous Zelda. Come along for the ride, scaredy cats, and enjoy this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats. Today on the podcast we pay tribute to the man behind the zombie, and watch George A. Romero's 1968 classic: Night of the Living Dead. Chris and Dave chat about their recent day at movies, and the new Dark Universe. We talk all about zombies- fast vs slow, contemporary vs classic, and the many iterations over the almost FIFTY years since Romero's trailblazing first installment. So raise a glass with us, and enjoy the newest episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's podcast time again scaredy cats, and it's a special one. Today at long last we watch a movie that terrified a young Chris for years- the foundational classic: Poltergeist. Dave opens up with a long discussion about his thoughts on the newest Doom game, before Chris regales us with the harrowing story of watching this film as a child. We guess about extent of Spielberg's directorial involvement, chat about our own facial fair, and even mention Dark Skies (as often as Dave can). It's a classic, and these ones are always a good time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! Before the coffee and wine kick in, Chris starts our discussion off with the tale of his Trivia Night win, and Dave pitches a bad Troll Hunter sequel. Eventually we get around to talking about our prom experiences, in the spirit of today's psychotic flick: The Loved Ones. We're both surprised and delighted by this one, and our discussion goes all the way from Sean Byrne's love of metal, to cringe-worthy family dynamics, and vaguely familiar pop songs. All that and more on this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Happy Julune scaredy cats and welcome back to the podcast! After a brief hiatus Chris and Dave get back together to record, and they have so much to talk about that they forgot to choose a movie! First, we politely decline an invitation from a fan to join the Illuminati. Dave talks about watching Die Antwoord's new horror short, and rewatching the Collector, while Chris returns from a Dario Argento binge, and gives us his findings. We reveal our personal Top 5(ish) Lists for 2017, and then finally decide we'll watch Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett's 2016 flick: The Blair Witch. We're silent for most of the movie as we get sucked in, and then the conversational floodgates open! Enjoy this week's adrenaline-pumped episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to an extra special, extra long episode of the podcast! Today we have almost too much to talk about; from VHS tapes, to The Simpsons, to fidget spinners and so much more. Eventually we sit down and watch the chilling anthology sequel: V/H/S/2. Chris and Dave chat about the first V/H/S installment, movie memory, and our different ranking of all the shorts in the anthology. We even have a second bonus Dave's Game Corner! Enjoy this super-sized episode of your favorite horror podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's Saturday again, which means another episode of the podcast! Chris and Dave talk about a surprise concert they went to the night before, and then their remarkably similar first viewings of today's bloody 2007 pick: 30 Days of Night. We praise our boy Ben Foster, and then chat about everything from seeing a movie a decade after your first viewing, graphic novel adaptations, zombie movies, to Ellen Page. This one is bloody, chilling, and oh so satisfying. Welcome to another nocturnal episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's podcast time again! Today, Dave reflects about how many movies he either hasn't seen or quit on before the end. Chris admits he too struggles to commit to movies in the age of Netflix. We talk about our different takes on the movie Innkeepers, as well as teasing other titles like The Sacrament, You're Next, and The Mist. All this before finally sitting down to watch Gregory Peck in the 70s classic: The Omen. It takes some time to get the discussion going while we do Gregory Peck impressions, but eventually get to chatting about the movie's influence on films to come. It a fun one on this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast, scaredy cats! We open today's chat by analyzing our beer drinking routines on recording day, and then trying to remember what Chucky movies we've each seen. The topic quickly changes to our thoughts on the home-invasion sub genre, and more specifically, Chris's beloved, despicable mind-bender: Funny Games. We praise the hopeless violence and gorgeous long shots, while playing into the larger meta-messages. Many questions remain after we watch this one folks, namely, what are our thoughts about Michael Pitt? All that and more on another great episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Bonus day! Bonus day! Welcome back scaredy cats to a special bonus episode of the podcast. Dave struggles to remember what this month's horror franchise is, but eventually recalls that we finally get to watch: A Nightmare on Elm Street. We start with a friendly chat about Michael Myers and Jason, and move on to trying to fully understand dream logic. We're blown away by the effects, and get into the nitty gritty of the techniques we think were used. This one really catches our imaginations. Enjoy this bloody bonus episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back scaredy cats, it's podcast time! Today's episode is all about the surprisingly beautiful 2010 flick: Monsters. We open with a loaded discussion about home invasion movies, and our different tastes inside the same sub-genres. Dave and Chris talk about making movies for cheap, and their best guesses for how this one was shot. As well, Chris gets a Spice Girls song stuck in everyone's head. Thanks for tuning in to the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats! Today it's another foray into the outside world to see the disturbing French-Belgian knockout: RAW. We begin our discussion in a local bakery, and talk about our favourite pastries, and passing out at horror film screenings. After a few drinks and our return to the basement, Chris investigates the themes in the movie, while Dave tries to remember to talk about his favourite scene. It's a finger lickin' good time in this flesh-eating episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's another blast from the past on this week's episode, as we watch the weird cult classic: Phantasm. Chris and Dave practice their duet singing skills, talk church culture and Mel Gibson, as well as pitching new Leprechaun sequels. How did they organize a year of filming? Who is the Tall Man? What...happened? Do you want answers to these questions, and many more?
Well so do we. It's a 1979 good time on this skull-drilling episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
On this week's episode of the podcast we watch 2015's metalfest: The Devil's Candy. We talk all about metal, family, possession, and our different takes on demonic paintings. And based on the movie's namesake, we have a long, spirited debate about our favourite candies, and our guesses for what Satan's favourite might be. (Hint: it isn't cinnamon hearts). All this and more, on a brand new episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's April 26th scaredy cats, and that means that it's Alien Day! Chris and Dave celebrate in traditional fashion by watching the one and only 1979 horror masterpiece: Alien. Dave shares an emotional childhood story, and Chris struggles to say the name of the podcast. Rather than researching, we wildly guess about the Alien anatomy and timeline (to the frustration of Alien fans), and praise Ridley Scott generously for his gorgeous sets. Time flies when you're having a good time, so this one goes by quick! Enjoy your Alien Day scaredy cats, and thanks for tuning in to the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Today on the podcast, based on Instagram hype, we finally get to sit down and watch the stellar Canadian horror flick: The Void. David obsessively tries to remember all the names in the movie, while Christopher tries to get to the bottom of what 'the void' actually is. There's no shortage of gross effects, cultists with sweet knives, and ominous vacation destinations, on another sing-songy episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Welcome back to the podcast scaredy cats! Today, like proud parents, Chris and Dave indulge some behind-the-scenes talk as they discuss recent upgrades to the podcast studio and equipment, and then try to remember how to speak normally. We reflect about our history with Cronenberg films, and read into the personal life of David Cronenberg at the time he made his first big success: The Brood. It's gross, it's strange, and it's an all around good time on the newest episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
On this week's episode of the podcast, Chris ruins everything and downloads the wrong movie. In a last minute fix, we accidentally- or maybe fatefully- watch the technically unreleased knockout: Before I Wake. We have a meaty discussion about the Cloverfield universe, and our romantic ideas for it's future, as well as giving praise to the dream team that is Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard. This one may surprise you like it did us, here on another exciting episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE!
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Much to Dave's glee, today's conversation is rich with video-game talk as we delve into 2006's beautifully violent game-adaptation: Silent Hill. We discuss horror video-games, the merits of 3D movie effects, and what we might have done differently with the writing. It's a skin-ripping good time this week on the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Today on the podcast we're watching another horror-comedy, which is the side-splitting slasher: Final Girls. We warm up with a lengthy discussion about Get Out, and then talk all about slashers and their long-running franchises. So grab a beer, some snacks, and thirty adderalls, and enjoy the newest episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Can you name a horror anthology movie written and directed exclusively by women? If so, you're probably thinking of the film we're discussing in this episode, 2017's: XX. It's four films in one, and we couldn't be more excited. Also, it's our first shot at horror anthologies, and our first 2017 film. It's a day of firsts, and a great discussion this week on your favourite horror movie podcast, the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
It's St. Patrick's Day scaredy cats! Today on the Bodcast, Chris and Dave talk about their bodies, approaching 30, and of course, 1993's lucky charm: Leprechaun. In the spirit of the day, we get silly on some green beer and discuss all the things we love about this wacky movie. We advise watching this flick with some friends, and maybe a drinking game. So have some drinks, hug your best friend, and enjoy this special BONUS episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
We're feeling silly in this one folks, thanks in no small part to morning drinking. This week's episode is all about one of Dave's Faves®, the 2010 Norwegian stunner: TROLLHUNTER. In this wacky second recording of the day we invent a new holiday, a new song, and talk about anything and everything TROLL. Welcome back to the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE!
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In a very special episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE, we leave the safety of the basement and make the long trek to the theatre to see Jordan Peele's horror debut: Get Out. Today's discussion touches on comedy in horror, rotten tomatoes scores, and storytelling surprises. If you haven't yet, head on down to the theatre and check this one out, scaredy cats! GET OUT! Continue reading →
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with 1977's Italian horror classic: Suspiria. We reflect on some of our most terrified childhood moments watching horror movies while we sip on some alcoholic coffee. It's a wild ride in this bloody, loud, highly satisfying movie. Thanks for tuning in to the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE, scaredy cats! Continue reading →
It's sequel day here at the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! The night before, we watched the notoriously poorly reviewed Ouija, so today on the podcast we watch the much more beloved 2016 prequel: Ouija: Origin of Evil. Dave and Chris talk about the surprisingly successful second instalment in the series, and whether or not either of us has ever used a Ouija board. Have you ever heard of a creepier board game than that?
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Watching horror movies gives us those lovey-dovey tingly feelings, so we're coming at you this week with a special bonus Valentine's Day episode! To keep the demon at bay, we've brought our friend Trevor Poelman into the conversation as a sacrifice, and together we watch: We Are Still Here. It's bonus spooky and bonus funny, on this week's BONUS episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Happy Valentine's Day scaredy cats! Check Trevor out on Twitter: @trevorpoelman. Check us out on Facebook and join the conversation! Continue reading →
In this humble episode of the podcast, we go back to 1990 and sink our teeth into the film: Jacob's Ladder. Chris enlightens us with a stirring reading before we begin, (which may or may not have aggravated the haunting problem) and Dave has nothing but nice things to say about Tim Robbins. We're tired, we're grumpy, and we're watching horror films, on this most recent instalment of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Today on the podcast we have a discussion about Netflix, and the quality and accessibility of recent horror films. And following those ideas we watch another instant 2016 classic: Hush. Who's behind that mask? Will the cat survive? The wine is certainly flowing in this one as we attempt to answer these questions, and many more. Welcome back to the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Me-Ow, scaredy cats! (Chris made me add that, I'm sorry) Continue reading →
After some time apart, Dave and Chris get back together for the TENTH episode of the podcast. We start the double-digits strong with a deliciously creepy flick: The Autopsy of Jane Doe. It's another exciting episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! But wait, what's that sound? Are your ears ringing? No, that's just our brand new theme song!*
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This week on the podcast we're dazzled by another of Chris' 2016 picks: Neon Demon. Dave is blown away by all things color, and Chris dives deep into the movie's symbolism. Also, during the movie the podcast takes another step towards becoming fully haunted. Welcome to another wine-tastic episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Thanks for tuning in to the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Today we have a lengthy discussion about frozen pizzas, and also briefly talk about 2013's sci-fi thriller: Dark Skies. Chris takes a close look at the poor reviews, and Dave explains what he loves so much about the movie- over and over and over... Podcast now has a Facebook page, go like us or the greys will come for your children! Continue reading →
It's the first episode of the new year, and we're starting strong with one of Chris' 2016 favorites: The Invitation. We talk about dinner parties, cults, trauma, loss, suspicion, and maybe most importantly, we finally land on a name for the podcast-- the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
Dave and Chris make a second attempt at watching 2015's horror-western: Bone Tomahawk. Sit back and enjoy the ups and downs, laughter and tears, wine, songs, and cannibals, on this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Also, what even is a saloon? Continue reading →
Twas the night before Christmas, on this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! In the spirit of the season, we decided to watch Antichrist. Chris creates a new song, and Dave can't wrap his mind around symbolism. Merry Antichristmas scaredy cats! Continue reading →
After weeks of avoiding the topic, we finally get to sit down and watch a favourite of ours: Paranormal Activity. We present our very different theories about the demon, and Chris offers to write the rest of the series. Welcome to another episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
This week, we watch one of Dave's all time favorites: Pandorum. Can we figure out the timeline? Can we explain the poor reviews? You decide, in the newest episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE! Continue reading →
In this week's episode of the TEXCHRIS DAVESAW MASSACRE, we spend some quality time with 2016's thriller hit: Don't Breathe. Who don't love a good heist? Dogs, that's who. Continue reading →