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This sequel to the original Universal Frankenstein film is thought by many to be even better than the first. It brings in more from the book, such as the monster's desire for a mate and the blind hermit who befriends the monster.
In this episode of the Rabid Weasel Podcast, we discuss perhaps the most famous science fiction horror movie, Alien!
For our 50th episode, we looked at the first film in the Evil Dead franchise! When a group of friends visit an isolated cabin in the woods, they accidentally awake ancient demons that possess the living! Featuring wild special effects and innovative camerawork, this was the first feature length film of Sam Raimi.
When a monster comes out of the Han River and takes his daughter, the not-so-bright Gang-Du must work together with his family to get her back. This excellent film features family drama, government conspiracy, and one cool giant monster!
Jared and Matt discuss the first film to feature Jason Voorhees as the killer! Still no hockey mask, though. We will have to wait for part three!
In his fifth film, Godzilla meets his greatest foe: Ghidorah! He will need to team up with Rodan and Mothra if he wants to save the Earth from this giant extraterrestrial dragon!
The title tells you pretty much everything you need to know! We had a lot of fun talking about this wildly over-the-top film.
There is something strange going on at the local funeral home and 13 year old Jody knows the very tall and sinister mortician is behind it. Listen in as we discuss this surreal Don Coscarelli classic!
By 2016, the zombie genre was worn out. So when a film that seemed to be "Zombies On a Train" came out, I didn't rush to see it. Fortunately, this film is a lot more than that!
When Mothra's egg washes up on the beach, it is threatened by greedy businessmen...and Godzilla!
When sleazy TV producer Max Renn (James Woods) discovers an underground broadcast of tv show containing nothing but violence and torture, he thinks it will be perfect for his market. But as he tries to locate the origin of the signal, Max falls into a surreal nightmare world of conspiracy.
In this episode, Jared talks with guest Matt about their shared love for the Friday the 13th film and the franchise it started.
"11:55, almost midnight. Enough time for one more story..." In a small coastal town, 100 years after a shipwreck on a foggy night, the fog returns, and brings the ghosts of the victims with it! Not quite as famous as his other films Halloween and The Thing, this John Carpenter film is an atmospheric classic.
Malignant is directed by James Wan, who also brought us films like Saw and The Conjuring. It is the story of a woman who begins having visions of real murders and is forced to confront her past. That's actually a pretty terrible summary, but to say much more would spoil a wild story!
Despite being Godzilla's second film and the first time he fought another giant monster, this sequel is often overlooked. Does it deserve more recognition?
While hosting a New Year's countdown show, Blaze gets a phone call from a man with a disguised voice who says he is going to commit murder. As the New Year arrives in each time zone across America, he changes into a new disguise and commits another murder, calling Blaze each time to torment her live on air. As the killer works his way closer to her, will the police be able to catch him in time?
This holiday season we are discussing one of the most important and respected Christmas horror movies. It is arguably the first slasher movie and certainly one of the most influential examples of that genre.
Happy Thanksgiving! We are celebrating by watching this bizarrely awful movie about a man who falls in with a group of hippies, does drugs, eats turkey meat that has been experimented on and turns into a killer turkey monster!
Happy Halloween! Do you remember the silly things that scared you as a child? Do you remember the first movie or show that frightened you? Maybe you saw or heard something that you were too young for? We will discuss all those memories and more!
For people who grew up with Ernest, this movie may be considered a minor Halloween classic. But what if this is your first Ernest movie and you are seeing it as an adult?
For our third Halloween episode this October, we are discussing the story of Donnie Darko, a teenage boy who receives a warning from a man in a creepy bunny outfit that the world is going to end in 28 days.
Listeners of a certain age may have nostalgic memories of this film. Others may be confused at our inclusion of a Disney Channel movie in our Halloween series. Try to put yourself back into the mindset of a child during the Halloween season and give this film a try.
For our first episode of this October Halloween themed series, we are discussing House of 1000 Corpses! This feature length film debut of heavy metal musician Rob Zombie was loved by many horror fans but dismissed as "torture porn" by many others. It was one of the first in a new wave of extremism in the genre and is still divisive among fans today. Listen in to hear our thoughts and then give us yours!
What happens when one of the greatest ever filmmakers creates one of the most controversial movies of all time? This is a film you won't forget anytime soon.
Before the HBO Tv Series and before George Romero's Creepshow, Amicus Productions made this anthology adaptation of five stories from the classic 1950's EC horror comics. Join us as we review each segment, pick our favorites and compare the stories to source material!
Godzilla meets...The Blair Witch Project? Before the found footage subgenre was completely overdone, it seemed like an interesting idea. Did this new take on the giant monster loose in the city story inspire awe and terror, or just motion sickness?
When this Hollywood remake of a Japanese ghost story was released, it was a phenomenon. Twenty years later, we take a look back to see if the reaction was justified. Note: Due to some internet issues, you may hear a few moments of audio issues. Sorry about that. Remember, we are recording from opposite sides of the planet!
It's the underrated folk horror murder mystery musical! Police Sergeant Neil Howie goes to an island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. As a conservative-minded Christian, Howie is shocked to find the the citizens of the island have embraced paganism and deny the existence of the girl. He slowly uncovers a plot far darker than he could have imagined!
A group of adventurous women find themselves trapped in an uncharted cave after the entrance collapses. But that is only the beginning of their problems, as they soon realize that there is something else with them in the darkness!
When the first trailers for this movie came out, it looked generic. But there was a lot of buzz around the movie, with people encouraging others not to spoil the twist. Listen as we discuss tribute to the horror genre and its many references. Did we miss any?
It's the movie that taught us that zombies eat brains...and the movie that gave this podcast its name! "Do you wanna party?!" Then join us in celebrating The Return Of The Living Dead, a movie that perfectly balances fun and fright!
Horribly shy Angela is having a rough first year at summer camp. The other campers bully her and there is a killer on the grounds! We have a lot of fun discussing this entry into the summer camp slasher sub-genre....and it's unforgettable twist ending!
After stealing a small fortune from her work, Marion leaves town. She stops at a small motel run by an eccentric young man with a secret. Loved by critics and endlessly analyzed by academics, Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece was decades ahead of it's time.
It's almost Saint Patrick's Day! That's a good enough excuse to watch Leprechaun! This hilarious early 90's horror comedy is more clever and entertaining than you might expect.
To prepare for the upcoming remake, we watch the first battle between these two giants of cinema!
After nearly 70 years and more than 35 films, the original Godzilla is still considered by many to be the best. We discuss why the films works so well, the historical and cultural influences of its creation, and our early memories of being a fan of the series.
In his first full length film, David Lynch created one of the most bizarre and unsettlingly movies you will ever see. It follows Henry Spencer, who tries to take care of his severely deformed newborn in a decrepit city. Everything else is up for interpretation and we have a lot of fun discussing our theories!
We go nearly a century into the past to watch a silent film. Although highly praised by film critics and historians, does Nosferatu have much to offer a modern audience?
Often mentioned as one of the greatest horror films of all time, this Stanley Kubrick adaptation wasn't as appreciated by the author of the book, Stephen King. Listen to our take and let us know what you think!
You better watch out....Krampus is coming to town! For our last podcast of 2020, we discuss this horror comedy that focused on an underappreciated piece of folklore.
For our first Christmas themed podcast, we take a look at the holiday hybrid stop-motion classic: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas!
We took a little break after releasing five episodes in October, but we are back with this Sci-Fi classic about a city whose citizens are being replaced by clones controlled by space spores!
Happy Halloween! We are finishing our October podcasts with the mandatory choice: John Carpenter's famous Halloween!
This episode we decided to discuss the holiday of Halloween: our favorite memories, costumes, candies and more!
This episode we discuss the 2019 film adaptation of the popular and controversial children's horror books. Did the movie live up to the spooky standard?
On Halloween night a group of teenagers go to an abandoned funeral to party and accidentally summon a demon! Oops! It begins possessing them and changing them into killer monsters. Will anyone survive the Night of the Demons?
It's the first of five Halloween themed podcasts for October! This week we get into the spirit of the season with what may be the perfect Halloween movie: Trick r' Treat!
For our 5th episode, Mia wanted to watch Rosemary's baby. Will she like it? Will we avoid the elephant in the room? Will Justin say "dundundun!" at every plot twist? Listen to find out and let us know what you think about this one!
"Things coming out of crates and eating people! Dead people coming back to life! People turning into weeds!" That's right. This episode we are discussing possibly the best horror anthology ever: Creepshow!
It’s the very first episode of the Rabid Weasel Podcast! Twice a month, we will discuss a different classic of horror cinema. This week, horror nerd Jared introduces Justin and Mia to 1985’s gory, gross and hilarious zombie classic Re-Animator! Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rabidweaselreviews for updates and new written reviews every Friday!
For our third episode, we look at the most famous adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic novel. Will Justin and Mia find value in a movie that came out with sound was new to movies?
On the second episode of the Rabid Weasel Podcast, Jared introduces Justin and Mia to their first film by the controversial Italian director Lucio Fulci's Zombie! Listen as we discuss the film's plot, special effects, and of course, the infamous shark scene!