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The ghosts of your horror movie club explore a different sub-genre each month! Featuring creators from the spooky community, stoner filmmaker DeVaughn Taylor & film journalist Garrett McDowell discuss the recurring motifs of various sub-genres and what makes the best genre films work. New episodes every Tuesday! NOTE: We recommend starting at Season 2 (Ep60) as that's when Garrett joined and began our current format. Season 1 was the experimental phase and before DeVaughn got better at editi ...
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The boys discuss Predator: Badlands directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the second in two installments to the franchise this year. The boys break down the additional Yautja lore and what it's like following a Predator for a change. You are not a tool, you're family! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while y…
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Accidentally relevant as always, the boys kick off November discussing Punishment Park directed by the late Peter Watkins. We break down the many socio-political themes, how the film was banned, and the found footage elements it pioneered. You made us say crap! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while …
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We've come to the end of our month long journey through Crystal Lake and Elm Street, time to wrap things up with Freddy vs Jason directed by Ronny Yu. The boys discuss the rare slasher mash-up and how it pays respects to both franchises, while being fun as hell. After that, the boys rank both franchises separately and together, while also giving ou…
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The boys go up against Freddy once again with Nancy...Holbrook? It's time to talk A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) directed by Samuel Bayer. We discuss what possibly went wrong with this sauceless film and if there are any redeeming features? You smell different... (fuck, is that really the best Freddy has in this one?) New episodes drop every Tues…
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Let's take it back to Jason's first killing spree...again! The boys are discussing Friday the 13th (2009) directed by Marcus Nispel. We discuss the incredible cold open and how this film remade a mix of the original first 4 films. Your ears are stupendous, perfect lobe placement! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rat…
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Everyone knew it was coming and were still baffled by Jason X directed by James Isaac. The boys discuss franchise entries in space, the continuity, and all things Über Jason. It's ok guys, we just want our microphones back! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone t…
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It's time to catch up with Nanc- I mean, Heather as we discuss New Nightmare directed by Wes Craven. The boys discuss the state of the franchise and Craven's first forray into the world of meta horror. Hurry up and listen, please! We're sleepy... New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! E…
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It's Jason's final rodeo...again! The boys are talkin Jason Goes to Hell directed by Adam Marcus. DeVaughn and Garrett debate where this film stands in the Friday the 13th canon, the ambitious concept, and whether it delivers on its title or not. In our professional opinion? This guy is dead as shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so yo…
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It's time for a good ol' Irish wake as the boys discuss Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare directed by Rachel Talalay. We're talkin the franchise entering the 90s, the baffling structure, and the confusing approach to Freddy's swan song. You could say it is definitely not Prime Time, bitch... New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't …
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New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTok Twitte…
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Jason takes a bite out of the big apple...or maybe a nibble. The boys discuss Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan directed by Rob Hedden. We discuss the aquatic/ship shenanigans, little wet guy Jason, and the mystery of New York's toxic waste. Walking corpses are not real! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us…
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You could say the franchising is sleepwalking with the 4th entry A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master directed by Renny Harlin. The boys discuss the clunky baton hand-off between Kristen & Alice, Harlin's chaotic direction, and Robert Englund's struggles on set. This film is one is a round-house kick after another! New episodes drop every …
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You know what time it is: Jason vs Diet Carrie! We're talking Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood directed by John Carl Buechler. The boys discuss the supernatural elements, Kane Hodder's first outing in the mask, and this film being a trailblazer for today's grief porn horror. We've got a date with soap on a rope! (whatever that means) New epi…
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The boys are here to fight back against Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors directed by Chuck Russell. We're discussing the return of Nancy Thompson, the new dream mechanics, and this film's legacy among the top sequels. Welcome to Prime Time, Bitch! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars…
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The franchise has officially gone supernatural and meta in Friday the 13th: Jason Lives directed my Tom McLoughlin. The boys discuss the addition of comedy, its self-awareness, and why this is Garrett's favorite entry. Some folks have a strange form of entertainment, including you for listening to this ridiculous journey of ours! Check out Garrett'…
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Freddy's back and he wants inside your body... The boys discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge directed by Jack Shoulder. We discuss Mark Patton's journey, the franchise's new direction, and the film's ever-changing queer legacy. Assume the position! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars wh…
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Time to start fresh as "Jason" returns to Crystal Lake. The boys discuss why the franchise decided to return (money), the set life, and Tommy Jarvis throwing hands. Ya hungry; want some enchiladas, pizza, tacos, or egg rolls? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone…
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Time to leave the woods and head back into suburbia, as we finally tackle A Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven. The boys dive into the film's development, Nancy Thompson redefining the Final Girl, and the beginning of Freddy Krueger's illustrious legacy. One, two, this pod is coming for you...three, four, subscribe for more... New episo…
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Time for Jason's supposed finale in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, directed by Joseph Zito. The boys discuss the culmination of Jason's legend, the new sub-genres explored, and how this is inevitably not the end of the franchise. Have you seen where I put the damn corkscrew? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rat…
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The boys are taking you into a new dimmension of terror discussing Friday the 13th Part III, directed by Steve Miner. We discuss the 3D gimmick, the kills, and the introduction of Jason's iconic hockey mask. Don't eat all your weed! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phant…
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It's time to actually meet Jason! The boys discuss Friday the 13th Part 2, directed by Steve Miner. We're talking about how the franchise continued and Jason's first outing as a true slasher. Make sure to cut two holes in your bag mask, not just one! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at i…
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Time for a slasher showdown, folks! The boys are tackling Freddy & Jason for the whole month, all their movies. First up is Friday the 13th directed by Sean S. Cunngham. We discuss how this film is much different than the rest of the series and its legacy today. Ditch them clothes, it's time to go skinny dipping! New episodes drop every Tuesday, su…
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Making sure we stay up to date with our franchises, the boys recap their thoughts on Alien: Earth in full spoiler detail! We're breaking down the characters, themes, creature designs, and what this series means for the franchise universe at large. Run... New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're …
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The boys got another new release review for you as we discuss Him, directed by Justin Tipping. We're strapping our shoulder pads on to tackle deadly ambition, sports as cults, and what exactly went wrong with this film full of interesting ideas. No guts, no glory! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars whi…
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DeVaughn is back at his cheat pick shenanigans as the boys discuss Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle. The boys discuss topics such as J.K. Simmons' terrifying performance, editing techniques that feel like a horror film, and the dark side of sacrificing for your artistic legacy. Are we rushing or dragging? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscr…
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2 weeks removed from discussing her father, the boys are talking Chained directed by Jennifer Lynch. This film was chosen by Arthouse Patron Swolfy, electing to get some fresh thoughts on a small gem. Fitting perfectly into our theme, we discuss an unwilling apprentice to a serial killer and how this scenario challenges the notion of nature vs nurt…
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New month means a new theme! We're kicking things off with another heavy-hitter in The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme. The boys are joined by Becky Darke (Evolution of Horror, The Final Girls) to discuss the complicated relationship between Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the impeccable screenplay, and the film's place in…
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Closing out our month with a preview of the future: before entering Twin Peaks in December, the boy's discuss Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch. We're talking the evils lurking beneath suburbia, the legacy of Lynch & Kyle MacLachlan, and one of the most beautifully unhinged performances in cinema by Dennis Hopper. Yep, that's a human ear alright!…
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This week we're digging deep for a suburban horror hidden gem as we discuss Parents directed by Bob Baliban. Sarah Stubbs (Final Girls Feast Podcast) joins the table to talk the surprisingly sinister themes about child neglect, alternative diets, and how truly terrifying Randy Quaid could be. Eat your meat! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscrib…
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At 2:17AM, two podcasters ran out of their apartments for a 2-hour recording session...we're talking Weapons, the sophomore effort by Zach Cregger. The boys unravel the suburban paranoia thriller; discussing the film's sprawling structure, the latest iconic movie witch, and the surprising amount of discourse about Cregger. *snaps twig* New episodes…
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There's something sinister brewing in the suburbs...and it's probably subtly racist white person, ahhh! The boys kick off a new month discussing Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. We're getting into DeVaughn's personal experiences with suburban horror, Daniel Kaluuya's brilliant performance, and how Peele basically invented his own sub-genre. Stay w…
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Hello hello! The Specters are working hard on some big pod projects for the fall, so we needed a lil break. We're giving y'all a taste of the Phantom Zone (our Patreon) with a full episode Watching the Watchlist for freeeee. This our monthly show where Garrett & DeVaughn recap their previous months on Letterboxd: we chat the new releases we saw tog…
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We're celebrating 250 episodes with the sweaty daddy of tech-horror The Terminator directed by James Cameron. The boys discuss the high octane intensity that's balanced with a surprising amount of heart, as well as the star-making performances by Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Come with us if you want to live! New episodes drop every Tue…
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Of course a male AI's first thought is to impregnate a woman! The boys are joined by Patrick Hamilton & Gena Radcliffe (Kill by Kill) to discuss Demon Seed directed by Donald Cammell. We're talkin asshole scientists, screensaver sex, and how unsettlingly relevant the film is 50 years later. Your brain isn't built for mindless labor, so we do it for…
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We're back with another pick from one of our "Arthouse Cinema" Tier Patrons (Not So Cool beans) discussing Evil Dead Trap directed by Toshiharu Ikeda. Amber T (Fangoria) is back to lend her Japanese Horror expertise as we discuss all things snuff film exploitation, giallo influences, and some cultural context to try and make sense of this bizarre f…
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Surprise, doing this podcast for 5 years was actually to take over your phones and devices to take over the world! The boys kick off a month of technology-based horror movies discussing Upgrade by Leigh Whannell. We're talking about self-driving cars, loss of autonomy, embracing change, and the looming threat of AI. It's not too late to submit, giv…
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Before checking out of the Bates Motel, we must learn how all this madness began! Terry Mesnard (Scarred for Life) is back to disucss Psycho IV: The Beginning directed by Mick Garris. We're talking the psychosexual shenanigans, Perkins health, and rank the 4 films of this franchise. Drop your keys in the box on your way out! New episodes drop every…
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Continuing through the series, the boys are onto Psycho III directed by Anthony Perkins himself. We're talkin how straight this movie feels, the increased sleaziness, and this film's place during the height of the slasher boom. This is definitely a movie that happened! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 star…
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The people never thought they'd go back to Bates Motel after 23 years, yet here we are! The boys continue their celebration of Anthony Perkins talking Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin. We're talking maintaining the original feel with new sub-genres, the evolution of Norman Bates as a character, and this film as the original legacy sequel. Com…
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It's time for annual Pride Month celebration and this year, we're covering an unlikely franchise. The boys are talking the 4, yes four, Psycho movies starring the late, great, queer actor Anthony Perkins. Kicking things off is the Hitchcock classic, in which we discuss various topics such as its horror legacy, the queer subtext, the dated gender di…
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Wrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister. We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you'r…
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The boys settle in for a cozy ghost story as we discuss The Changeling directed by Peter Medak. Brian Keiper (Bloody Disgusting) joins into discuss grief, heartbreak, and music as a means of communication and legacy. Let Lil Joseph hop on the track, Paul! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're…
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We have sold our souls for rock & roll! The boys are once again joined by musician/podcaster Mae Shults to discuss The Devil's Candy directed by Sean Byrne. We discuss the metal aesthetic influences, Ethan Embry's hot bod, and the rare possession movie without an exorcism. If you play the pod loud enough, you can't hear him! New episodes drop every…
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We sold our souls to rock & roll! The boys are discussing another from podcast favorite Brian De Palma, Phantom of the Paradise. We're talking Faustian deals, the variety of music stylings, and how far an artist is willing to go for their legacy. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! N…
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Time to discuss the film that inspired this month's theme, Mikey Chu returns to unravel the secrets of The Empty Man directed by David Prior. The boys discuss how this film evolves from an urban legend to pure cosmic horror, as well as theorize on what actually happened. Thought + concentration + time = podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, sub…
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Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners, which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do you…
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Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 s…
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3 targets on the Kill List, 3 podcasting boys just trying to make a living. The boys are joined by All-Star Specter Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcasts) to discuss the part domestic drama/part hitman thriller/part cult ritual/ film by Ben Wheatley. Over the top violence, dark comedy, and confronting the darkness within. Abracadabra! New epi…
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New month, new theme! The boys are talking films with the wildest "sub-genre switches", films that keep youy on your toes. Starting off is One Cut of the Dead, a Japanese zombie flick that is not at all what it seems. As per the theme, we reiterate that our conversations are always full spoilers. Pom! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so y…
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For the culmination of our David Cronenberg coverage, the boys discuss his long anticipated return to genre film Crimes of the Future. We discuss the film as a final thesis project, rapid evolution, and his complicated relationship with the term "body horror". Pain does indeed have a function New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't …
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