Midnight Drive-In

We keep on rolling with our Werewolf vs Vampire theme. This time, Rutger Hauer shows up for thirty seconds as Dracula in DRACULA III: LEGACY. Then our favorite werewolf sisters travel back in time to show up old timey werewolves in GINGER SNAPS: THE BEGINNING.

It’s time for episode 2 in our Werewolves vs Vampires month. Here we once again check out the world of Dracula through a modern lens (and Jason Scott Lee) in DRACULA II: ASCENSION. Then we check in on our favorite werewolf girls in GINGER SNAPS 2.

For October, we're taking a look at vampire movies vs werewolf movies. First up, Gerard Butler is Dracula in New Orleans in DRACULA 2000. Then in GINGER SNAPS, we take a look at adolescence by way of werewolves.

In this episode, we’re looking at two Brian Yuzna films. First, we keep the ROTLD train rolling with the zombie Romeo (Romero?) and Juliet film RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Then, class warfare gets really weird in SOCIETY.

We take a look at two Thom Mathews films for this week’s episodes. First up, he returns to the Return Of The Living Dead franchise in RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART II and finds out if he indeed does like this job. Then, he accidentally brings Jason back to life in FRIDAY THE 13th PART 6: JASON LIVES and becomes responsible for all the deaths that follow in all the sequels.

This episode we're taking a look at two sort of sequels to Night of the Living Dead. First up, a group of punks fight off re-animated corpses in RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Then, the very first Romero zombie rises again in FLESH EATER.

We’re taking a look at two films by the director Robert Fuest. First up, William Shatner and Tom Skeritt fight satanist Ernest Borgnine in THE DEVIL’S RAIN. Then, Vincent Price kills people who didn’t save his wife by way of the plagues of Egypt in THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES.

Ever been poisoned? Well two of the leads in our movies have and it doesn't seem to be a great time. First up, we learn that when Eric Roberts worked at Marvel Comics he got to hang out with Stan Lee in THE AMBULANCE. Then, we find out that Dennis Quaid is a pretty lousy teacher in D.O.A.

We go rafting with Kevin Bacon! First, he tries to teach us survival skills, but he seems to have a bad temper in WHITE WATER SUMMER. Then, he tricks us into helping out with a heist in THE RIVER WILD.

It's time to take a trip with Malcolm McDowell into the far future and see what life is like. First up, we look for the meaning of life and to have robot babies in CYBORG 3. Then, we fight off robot spaceships in MOON 44.

Some say two heads are better than one. Well we're testing that theory by checking out two films that have double the fun. First, things get all kinds of racist in THE THING WITH TWO HEADS. Then, how easy can one be corrupted by another in THE INCREDIBLE TWO HEADED TRANSPLANT.

Remember the 90s? Let’s all head back there with some slacker comedies from 1994. First up, we learn what college is really like on those liberal campuses with all the protesting in PCU. Then, we try to overtake the media in the name of metal in AIRHEADS.

We’re enlisting to finally do something with our lives. First up, Bill Murray and a ragtag group of soldiers help prevent a world war in STRIPES. Then, Pauly Shore and Andy Dick lead a ragtag group of soldiers to get lost in the desert in IN THE ARMY NOW.

This episode, people end up in danger due to dangerous aliens invading Earth. First up, a kid begins to suspect that everyone in his town is being taken over by aliens in INVADERS FROM MARS. Then, a weird creature begins hunting unsuspecting victims in NIGHTBEAST.

As summer heads into the waning few weeks we have left, we decided why not take a look at some of the summer camp movies from the 80s. Then we found out one of these movies isn't about summer camp. Go figure. First up, Bill Murray teaches life lessons to a group of kids at camp in MEATBALLS. Then, Tim Matheson has to lead a group of misfits to win a rafting race in UP THE CREEK.

It's episode 350. What better way to celebrate than reviewing three awesome movies? First up, zombies ruin everyone's pub time in SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Then, a small town has something very wrong in HOT FUZZ. Finally, a bar crawl turns into a war with aliens in THE WORLD'S END.

This episode we're talking about 2 Albert Pyun cyborg movies! First up, things get awkward with an underage Angelina Jolie in CYBORG 2. Then, Terminator rip offs everywhere in NEMESIS.

This episode we're taking a look at . . . well you'll see that we didn't really know what we were doing going into this one. First up, we get weirded out by the amount of assault in TEETH. Then, a dude does weird things to ladies in an apartment building in SWEET KILL.

This episode we're looking at deadly parlor games. First up, some friends go on a scavenger hunt where it turns out one of them is a killer in THE LAST OF SHEILA. Then, a woman marries into a rich family to find that a dangerous game of hide and seek is required on the wedding night in READY OR NOT.

This episode is about those pesky killer crocs. First up, we have way too much fun with KILLER CROCODILE. Then, we have less fun but still some fun with DARK AGE.

We celebrate the ever-wonderful Dolph Lundgren with two of his movies this week. First up, an alien comes in peace and leaves in pieces in I COME IN PEACE. Then, Dolph teams up with Brandon Lee to fight the Yakuza in SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO.

We celebrate Roy Scheider by looking at a few of his 80s thrillers. First up, Roy takes on John Glover, who takes his wife Ann Margaret hostage in 52 PICK UP. Then, he investigates a murder as most therapists do and gets tangled up with Meryl Streep in STILL OF THE NIGHT.

We are back to review some more Jack the Ripper movies. First up, James Spader investigates the death of his twin brother, who was on the trail of a possible Ripper copycat in JACK’S BACK. Then, Tom Savini takes on the famous killer in THE RIPPER.

This episode is all about Jack The Ripper movies! First up, Klaus Kinski takes on the title role as he experiments on different women in JACK THE RIPPER. Then, David Hasselhoff fights off a returning Jack the Ripper while never missing a chance to show off his chest hair in TERROR AT LONDON BRIDGE.

This episode we're taking a look at two haunted vehicle movies. First up, an alien possesses a bulldozer and runs amok in KILLDOZER. Then a woman decides to start over in her aunt's old house but is soon haunted by a hearse that keeps trying to run her of the road in THE HEARSE.

This episode ends our Fan Selection series and there is no more fitting way to go out than with some Jim Wynorski films. First up, we chat about aliens and hot girls including Traci Lords last ever nude scene in NOT OF THIS EARTH. Then, we wonder if anyone realized they were ripping off Die Hard in DEMOLITION HIGH.

This episode's fan suggestions are Phil Tippett movies. First up, we take a trip to a planetary war between humans and bugs in STARSHIP TROOPERS 2. Then, we go on a really bad acid trip in MAD GOD.

Kids get creepy as we look at these fan suggestions from Tracey. First, Anthony Hopkins shows up with a creepy beard as he says a little girl with night terrors is his reincarnated daughter in AUDREY ROSE. Then, a young girl finds that what she draws comes alive in her dreams in PAPERHOUSE.

This week's fan selections are giving off Tarantino/Coen Brothers Vibes. First up, a hitman has to make a cross-country trip with his target in THE HIT. Then, a group of strangers gather at a gas station while they wait to fill up in LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY.

This episode is just two requests mashed together. So first up, Timothy Olyphant tries to contain an outbreak in the 2010 remake THE CRAZIES. Then, things get surreal in JOHN DIES AT THE END.

This week is Rowdy Roddy Piper week as Fanbruary keeps going. First up, we visit a post apocalyptic town where the only fertile male is Roddy Piper in HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN. Because of course he would be. Then Piper has to save the world from aliens with the help of some special sunglasses in THEY LIVE.

This week we're taking a look at what it's like to be the new kid in town. First up, James Spader runs afoul of a gang at his new school all because he likes the leader's girlfriend in TUFF TURF. Then, a new bully arrives as Jerry Mitchell is having the worst day of his life. Now he has to fight him in THREE O'CLOCK HIGH.

Noah picked two weird and crazy movies this week. First up, the stoner from the breakfast club grows a third arm. Then Chet from weird Science tries to sell him out. Then Wayne Newton steps in during THE DARK BACKWARD. After that, we enter the craziest sitcom ever conceived in MEET THE HOLLOW HEADS.

This episode we're looking at two Chris Walas films. First up, Eric Stoltz shows us that you never get over someone killing your dog in THE FLY II. Then, Bill Paxton teaches us that protecting your real estate investments from the homeless is important in THE VAGRANT.

We're looking at some Tarantino rip-off movies starring Jay Mohr! First, we're splitting up into three different stories and heading to a rave in GO. Then, we're taking Christopher Walken hostage in SUICIDE KINGS.

In this episode, we tackle two Frankenstein films. First up, Boris Karloff returns to the franchise in FRANKENSTEIN 1970. Then, we head overseas for a Italian take on the fabled tale that has more than we bargained for in FRANKENSTEIN 80.

This week we're taking a look at two movies with the ever quirky Christopher Walken. First up, we learn some biblical stuff in THE PROPHECY. Then, we learn some artsy vampire stuff in THE ADDICTION.

We are back to give our spoilery thoughts on Replicator.

We are back with another Coming Attraction. This time we talk about the upcoming Listen Carefully. A psychological thriller about a man trying to get his baby back. How is it? Find out here.

We sit down to talk through the sequel to probably the most famous slasher movie ever made. That's right, we're heading to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital to watch as Laurie stumbles around doped up on drugs through a hospital that is pretty empty while a skinnier Michael Myers kills some hapless nurses. Watch along as we wonder about the healthcare system in Haddonfield for Halloween II (1981).

We check out the new film The Man In The White Van which is out NOW!!!! Is it worth making a trek to the theater? Find out.

As promised we are back to talk about all the fun things from our Coming Attractions episode about Get Away, to discuss all the spoilery bits we couldn't talk about before the movie debuted. Hopefully you all had a chance to catch up on this great film and can listen along as we give our thoughts on how the film ended.

For this Coming Attraction, we talk about the upcoming film Replicator. A young woman begins to notice that those around her are acting odd. She quickly finds that the reason is much more sinister than she could have imagined. 

Check out Replicator Digitally and in select theaters December 10th

Welcome to our new mini-episodes, where we get to talk about upcoming movies you should seek out. For this installment, we're talking about the film Get Away coming from IFC Films and Shudder in theaters on December 6th. 

A family takes a holiday on a remote island where there may be more going on than meets the eye. The film stars Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, Maisie Ayres, and Eero Milonoff. Is it worth a trek out to the theaters? Find out.

t's time to celebrate as only Americans know how. Observe a holiday about how we slaughtered native people and took their land, and then participate in capitalism by making people fight over stupid appliances and toys. First up, we head to Massachusetts to celebrate with a slasher on the loose in Eli Roth's THANKSGIVING. Then, we line up for the best deals at Bruce Campbell's toy store in BLACK FRIDAY.

We are rolling deep into some David Fincher movies this episode. First up, we get an invitation to some crazy stuff that maybe doesn't make sense in THE GAME. Then, when thieves break into your house who are you going to call? Well, no one because they cut the phone lines but you can hide out in your PANIC ROOM.

In this episode, we're talking about two Stephen King films. First up, we lose a ton of weight in THINNER. Then we try to report on a vampire that flies around in a plane in THE NIGHT FLIER.

It's time to look at our family. First up, we question what everyone is eating in PARENTS. Then we have the difficult discussion about mom turning into a blood thirsty monster thanks to Brion James in MOM.

Two of you requested it, so since it was so overwhelming, we decided to tackle this entry into the Friday The 13th franchise. The insight you'll get to hear is us discussing why Crystal Lake would sell souvenir items about their local mass killer. Does New York actually look like Canada? Inappropriate teacher relationships. The delights you have in store for you. Happy Halloween!

For our final selection of spooky films for October we are checking out the trope of kids fighting monsters. First up, we take the test to see if Wolfman does in fact have nards in MONSTER SQUAD. Then, we try to stop an alien invasion in KIDS VS. ALIENS.

This week, for our spooky films, we're taking a look at some haunted house movies. First up, we are put in charge of children in THE INNOCENTS. Then, Guillermo Del Toro teaches us why we should fear CRIMSON PEAK.

For October we decided to check out some spooky movies but our first week didn't quite hit the target. First up, we learn about gambling, drinking, and hunting kangaroos in WAKE IN FRIGHT. Then, we hop in a semi with Stacey Keach and his wonderful mustache in ROAD GAMES.

After some internet outages, technical issues, and just straight tom foolery, Swayze September finally rolls to a close as we take a look at Swayze in drag! First up, Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo get all dressed up to spend time in a small town in TOO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR. Then, Hugo Weaving takes his friends Terrance Stamp and Guy Pierce on a trip across the desert to a drag show in THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

For week 3 of Swayze September, we're looking at trucking films. First, in BLACK DOG, Swayze reluctantly takes on a job transporting illegal weapons while thugs try to steal them from him. Then, in CONVOY, Kris Kristofferson leads a giant convoy against a corrupt sheriff.

While we are in the middle of Swayze September, we are taking a minor side road to talk about two films with C. Thomas Howell in them. First up, C. Thomas Howell isn't sure what to do but does hook up with Jamie Lee Curtis and then enters a demolition derby against Patrick Swayze in GRANDVIEW USA. Then, someone has a crush on C. Thomas Howell and he thinks it's the girl he has a crush on, spoilers: It's not, in SECRET ADMIRER.

Welcome to Swayze September! As a transition episodes we're still looking at some sports movies. First up, Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze hit the ice and other players in YOUNGBLOOD. Then, we check out the Made-For-TV movie THE DEADLIEST SEASON about violence in hockey starring a young Meryl Streep.

Sports month finally ends as we talk about two tragic real-life tales. First up, the Olympics get serious after some hostage deaths in MUNICH. Then, we head to the Foxcatcher camp as a weird guy creates his own Olympic wrestling team in FOXCATCHER.

This episode is all sports-based slashers. First up, gymnasts are killed off one by one with a javelin in FATAL GAMES. Then, some snowboarders run afoul of an evil skier in SHREDDER.

This episode is all about murders happening for some reason because of the Houston Astros baseball team. First up, Roy Schieder is a cop trying to stop a woman killing maniac in NIGHT GAME. Then, it's time for some Made-For-TV film with Michael Parks as someone thinks they have kidnapped the star pitcher's wife. But they are dead wrong in MURDER AT THE WORLD SERIES.

This episode, we're looking at people who maybe get a little too involved in sports. First up, Robert Deniro plays a little Taxi Driver on Wesley Snipes in THE FAN. Then, Patton Oswalt shows us a different side of fandom in BIG FAN.

To finish out Kai-July, we are taking a look at two giant reptile movies. First, we head to a Danish town and learn about the self-replicating REPTILICUS. Then, we head to Ireland, where we find out all about giant monsters and their babies in GORGO.

This episode, giant women are wrecking much deserved havoc on the men that wronged them. First up, we question anyone wanting to be married to a lesser Baldwin in ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN. Then, things get into the After Dark category as we take a look at ATTACK OF THE 60 FOOT CENTERFOLDS.

Kai-July rolls on as we look at giant robots! First up, we take a look at the strung-together film for ULTRAMAN. Then, Godzilla makes his only appearance on the list in GODZILLA VS. MEGALON!

We enter the first week of Kai-July with some easy picks from Noah. First up, an underwater research/mining team runs afoul of a monster they accidentally let loose in DEEP STAR SIX. Then, we learn about how polluting the environment creates monsters in THE HOST.

It's time for two Michael J. Fox made-for-tv films. First up, we go back to high school with a TON of TV stars in HIGH SCHOOL USA. Then, Fox teaches us to pick up girls at summer camp in POISON IVY.

In this episode, we're taking a look at two Wes Craven Made-For-TV Movies. First up, we get invited to join the fancy country club in INVITATION TO HELL. Then, we wake up from a cryogenic sleep in a bad mood in CHILLER.

We're checking out some Made For TV Movies for the rest of June. First up we check out a new house in the country with Major Dad and Valerie Harper in THE PEOPLE ACROSS THE LAKE. Then we fight off weird fairies in DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK.

Scanner Month finally ends as we take a look at a goopy film in SCANNER COP II. A scanner serial killer is able to drain other scanners leaving them as a puddle of black goo. Then we brave the wastelands alongside Bruce Campbell in MINDWARP.

Scanners month is STILL going on, and this week, it's time to check out some serial killer stuff. First up, Scanners goes to the police this time as we watch a cop with scanner powers hunt down someone trying to kill police officers in SCANNER COP. Then Tobin Bell decides to kill people who don't appreciate life. This seems familiar. Anyway, it's SERIAL KILLER.

Scanners are killing Santas during Christmas! At least, that's what we hoped from the opening of the movie. For Scanners Month Week 3, we check out brother and sister fighting each other in SCANNERS III. Then, we go along as Pierce Brosnan has to defuse bombs in LIVE WIRE.

We're taking a look at two Cronenberg films to wrap up our month of Michael Ironside films. First up, psychics do mental battle in SCANNERS. Then a psychic tries to become a hermit but fails in THE DEAD ZONE.

We're once again covering some nazi films. First up, we go hunting nazis in Argentina in CONDOR'S NEST. Then things get really uncomfortable in LOVE CAMP 7.

To celebrate 300 episodes of the podcast, we're talking about three vastly different William Shatner films. First, we feel really uncomfortable with THE INTRUDER. Then, we end up in the hospital in VISITING HOURS. Finally, we shake our heads at GROOM LAKE.

We're taking a look at giant bug movies this week. We start off with some cockroaches in the New York sewer system in MIMIC. Then, we enlist to fly far away and kill giant bugs in STARSHIP TROOPERS.

It's time for a proper Easter show! First up, we made a huge mistake and watched EASTER BUNNY KILL KILL. Then, we follow Christopher Lambert as he tries to track down a serial killer in RESURRECTION. Doug also makes a bold proclamation about the holiday.

It's wrestling week. This episode we're taking a look at two films that are about professional wrestling. First up, Face from the A-Team has to help propel Roddy Pipper and Tonga Tom to be the World Tag Team Champions in BODY SLAM. Then, we watch as The Fonz, Henry Winkler, tries his hand at wresting in THE ONE AND ONLY.

This episode, we're looking at 2 80s comedies that have a connection to one of the hosts of the podcast. First up, we take a look at what is called a spiritual sequel to Fast Times At Ridgemont High with Cameron Crowe's THE WILD LIFE. Then, things get really weird and uncomfortable at an orphanage with BAD MANNERS.

We finally close out Fanuary halfway through March. Jeff wants us to read some movies so first up is the French zombie movie THE HORDE. Then we move on to the other French zombie movie THE NIGHT EATS THE WORLD.

This week, Tracy picked our topic. We're doing Ken Russell movies! First up, things get super weird at a convent in THE DEVILS. Then things get even weirder with a snake cult and Hugh Grant in LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM.

This week's Fanuary pick is a Matthew Broderick double feature. First up, we try to play a game in WARGAMES. Then, we teach apes to play games in PROJECT X.

It's Fanuary and that mean's it's time to review movies as suggested by you listeners. Both of you. First up is a Quaid Brother double feature. First, we learn about controlling our dreams with Dennis Quaid in DREAMSCAPE. Then we learn about how annoying neighbors and moving can be with Randy Quaid in MOVING.

This week, we're checking out these movies about this strange little town that has a problem with vampires. First up, we find some unsettling imagery in Tobe Hooper's SALEM'S LOT. Then, we have a confusing time at Larry Cohen's RETURN TO SALEM'S LOT.

This week, we're looking at two movies that sort of involve kids' tv show hosts and the dark side they don't tell you about. First up, someone steals our bike, and we follow along on a cross-country trip in PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE. Then, it's an all-out war in the realm of children's TV with DEATH TO SMOOCHY.

We're heading back to the 90s to chat about some ghostly psychic movies. First up, Kevin Bacon drinks a lot of orange juice in STIR OF ECHOES. Then, Keanu Reeves is a super creep in THE GIFT.

This week, we're talking about two Kevin Smith horror films. What happens when someone known for indie comedies takes a shot at horror? First, we discuss the nature of religious beliefs with horror in RED STATE. Then, what happens when one man turns another man into a walrus? Find out in TUSK.

Noah picked two supposed Italian Films and then tries to backtrack once it's found out that neither are in fact, Italian. First up, we rip off Robocop with THE VINDICATOR. Then aliens help the US Army kill Nazis during World War II in ZONE TROOPERS. The episode ends with a spoilery and lengthy discussion of THE IRON CLAW.

We're going to party like it's 1999! First up, Arnold fights Satan in END OF DAYS. Then, Ralph Fiennes tries to find out who is murdering women, and who shot a famous rapper, and why his girlfriend dumped him, and . . . you know what? He tries to find out a lot of things in STRANGE DAYS.

As a special present to all of you, we sat down and watched Gremlins. You'll hear our thoughts as the movie progresses, and maybe we'll all gain a little holiday spirit by the end. Or we'll be convinced all these foreign parts are trying to kill us. Find your copy of Gremlins and watch along with us. Happy Holidays!

It's time for some psychopaths on the show. First up, a doctor is attacked by Harry Conick Jr. and becomes a recluse. Too bad she has to help hunt down a serial killer in COPYCAT. Then Richard Gere takes a case where a young man is accused of killing a Cardinal. Too bad he has multiple personalities in PRIMAL FEAR.

This week, we're taking a look at two films inspired by true events. First up, a woman hits a guy with her car and is annoyed that he is stuck in her windshield in STUCK. Then, working at a fast food place is bad enough, but when a guy on the phone claims he's a police officer and makes you strip search a fellow co-worker, it's disturbing in COMPLIANCE.

This week, we're taking a look at two Bill Paxton crime films that co-star Billy Bob Thorton. First up, they find some money in a plane but argue over how to spend it in A SIMPLE PLAN. Then, things get racy as Bill is a small-town sheriff who wants to go to the big time but has to contend with Billy Bob as a killer in ONE FALSE MOVE.

This week, we're looking at some wacky spy movies. First up, we head back to the swinging 60s, where we find Flint taking on a group of evil scientists who want to save the Earth in OUR MAN FLINT. Then, we go with Bill Murray on a live theater spy event that gets a little too real in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE.

We're stuck in a time loop and we're checking out two Bruce Willis Time Travel movies. First up, Bruce Willis tries to prevent Covid from being released in 12 MONKEYS. Then, it's Willis vs. Willis in LOOPER.

This week, we're looking at some sleazy hospital horror. First up, a woman can't seem to be able to leave the hospital as she's stalked by a killer in X-RAY. Then, a woman is sent to an asylum where the head doctor begins doing terrible experiments on the patients in HELLHOLE.

It's a Luc Besson double feature. First up we take up the job as a cleaner in LEON THE PROFESSIONAL. Then we drive a space cab in The Fifth Element.

As our Halloween gift to you, we present a commentary for Halloween 4. How is it as a sequel? We discuss that and much more during the film. Find a copy and listen along with us. Learn such things as how many times Loomis claimed he shot Michael in Halloween II. All this and more!

Our final director's spotlight of the spooky season sees us talking about Del Toro movies. First, we're heading to an orphanage out in the middle of a desert that is being haunted by a troubled ghost in THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE. Then we find out about a magical kingdom where our wishes could come true in PAN'S LABYRINTH.

It's time for some Tim Burton movies. First up, we're taking a look at the ghost with the most in Michael Keaton's awesome performance in BEETLEJUICE. Then we lose our heads at the effects in SLEEPY HOLLOW.

This week we're looking at two of John Carpenter's famed Apocalypse Trilogy. First up, Satan will be returning when a group of scientists spend the weekend in a church with an evil secret that will shake religion to its core in THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS. Then things go trippy when Sam Niel is tasked with finding a famed horror writer and shows up in a town that shouldn't exist in IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS.