Best Watch If You Dare Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 149: The Blob (1988) 2:54:44

43m ago2:54:44

2:54:44

It's the 2024 Halloween episode in which Derek and Aaron cover the last "IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE!!!!!!" themed Season of Spoop film! They talk about the 1988 sci-fi horror remake of "The Blob" (original released in 1958) directed by Chuck Russell and written by Russell and Frank Darabont. They discuss the amazing practical effects, how this remake…

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Episode 148: Lifeforce w/ special guest James Hales 2:10:03

6d ago2:10:03

2:10:03

The "IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE!!!!!!" themed Season of Spoop rolls on. Aaron and Derek are joined by James to talk 1985's British science fiction horror flick "Lifeforce" directed by Tobe Hooper, adapted by Dan O'Bannon, and based on the novel "The Space Vampires" by Colin Wilson. They discuss spirituality mixed with science fiction, how many horror…

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Episode 147: Killer Klowns from Outer Space w/ special guest Katie of True Crime Campfire 2:09:14

23d ago2:09:14

2:09:14

2024 Season of Spoop starts now! The movie theme this year is IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE!!!!!!! To begin, Aaron and Derek are joined by Katie the other cohost of the podcast "True Crime Campfire" to discuss 1988's science fiction comedy horror "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" written, directed and produced by the Chiodo Brothers. They talk about the …

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Episode 146: Noroi: The Curse 2:05:06

29d ago2:05:06

2:05:06

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2005's Japanese found footage horror movie "Noroi: The Curse" directed and co-written by Kōji Shiraishi. They discuss how the pseudo-documentary presentation compliments found footage, the foreboding dread and methodical pacing, and Japanese culture and folklore inspiring the curse's lore within the movie. Th…

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Episode 145: The Crow w/ special guest Caitlyne Shirley 2:47:51

2M ago2:47:51

2:47:51

The Spoop Boiz are joined by their avenging angel/college pal Caitlyne to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their favorite gothy sadboy revenge tale - The Crow! They explore the original James O'Barr indie comic book, director Alex Proyas' music video visuals that brought this trashfire dystopian classic to life, the soundtrack's impact on the MTV …

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Episode 144: Alien w/ special guest Josiah Mansfield 2:21:06

2M ago2:21:06

2:21:06

On this extra special episode, Aaron's little brother Josiah joins to discuss 1979's science fiction horror masterpiece "Alien" directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. They talk about their personal experiences with the movie including their first exposure to it and what they take away from the film. They also get into how it helped c…

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Episode 143: Dolls 1:59:40

2M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

On this episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek cover 1987's killer toy flick "Dolls" directed by Stuart Gordon. They talk about the role of toys as a childhood attachment and gateway to fantasy, the exploration of younger generations moving away from toys, and the strange juxtaposition of kindertrauma and adult horror through the movie. They also …

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Episode 142: Tetsuo: The Iron Man w/ special guest Jonathan Nowacki 2:19:13

3M ago2:19:13

2:19:13

Jonathan returns in the guest seat to discuss 1989's Japanese experimental sci-fi body horror movie "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" directed, written, produced, and edited by Shinya Tsukamoto in his first first feature length film with Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek. They get into the themes or lack thereof, personal interpretations of what's happening in the m…

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Episode 141: Cronos 2:09:06

3M ago2:09:06

2:09:06

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle Guillermo del Toro's first feature film and independent horror movie "Cronos" from 1992. They talk about Ron Perlman's casting in a Spanish language horror movie, del Toro's intention for this being his first feature, and how this provides the blueprint for del Toro's filmography. They also get into the natur…

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Episode 140: Silver Bullet 2:23:59

4M ago2:23:59

2:23:59

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 1985's horror film "Silver Bullet" directed by Dan Attias and adapted from Stephen King's 1983 novella "Cycle of the Werewolf." They talk about the surprising darker themes present in the flick, the creativity of Stephen King bleeding through, and the interesting character reveal of the villain. They also dis…

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Episode 139: Midsommar w/ special guest Heather Murray 2:31:46

4M ago2:31:46

2:31:46

Aaron's wife Heather returns to the show to discuss 2019's folk horror film "Midsommar" written and directed by Ari Aster. They talk about whether or not the morality of Dani's choices in the ending matter, what it means to find true freedom, and "The Wicker Man's" massive influence on this film and folk horror as a whole. They also get into the va…

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Episode 138: Saint Maud w/ special guest Angela 1:53:09

5M ago1:53:09

1:53:09

First time guest Angela joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 2019's psychological horror film "Saint Maud" written and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut. They get into how the movie explores adult spirituality juxtaposed with trauma, the nature of isolation and repression, and how Maud blends various Christian beliefs. They also t…

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Episode 137: Demons (Dèmoni) w/ special guest James Hales 2:07:48

5M ago2:07:48

2:07:48

On this episode, James Hales returns to discuss 1985's Italian supernatural horror film "Demons" (Italian: Dèmoni) directed by Lamberto Bava and produced by Dario Argento with Aaron and Derek. They talk about Bava's involvement with the project in comparison with Argento and other collaborators, how the movie seems to genre hop, and several of the …

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Episode 136: May w/ special guest V.P. Morris 2:16:30

6M ago2:16:30

2:16:30

The Spoop Bois Derek and Aaron are joined by author V.P. Morris ("ShadowCast," "The Dead Letters Podcast," and "Dead Ringer") to discuss 2002's psychological horror film "May" written and directed by Lucky McKee. They talk about the duality of empathy and disgust for the May character, how underappreciated Anna Faris is as an actress, and the magic…

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Episode 135: The Fly w/ special guests Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley 2:03:14

6M ago2:03:14

2:03:14

On this extra special episode, Patrick Bromley (critic, host of "F This Movie!" podcast, contributor on Bloody Disgusting, Daily Dead, and Corpse Club) returns to the show and the horror chick Heather Wixson (author and former horror journalist) makes her first guest appearance to discuss 1986's body horror masterpiece "The Fly" directed by David C…

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Episode 134: Arachnophobia 2:32:18

7M ago2:32:18

2:32:18

After an unexpected hiatus, Aaron and Derek are back to tackle 1990's spider attack horror flick "Arachnophobia" directed by Frank Marshall in his directorial debut. They talk about Aaron's severe arachnophobia, how fun the cast is, and what it was like filming with real spiders. They also get into trusting health experts, wishing movies like this …

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Episode 133: Cube 2:14:17

8M ago2:14:17

2:14:17

On this episode, Derek and Aaron tackle 1997's Canadian independent sci-fi horror flick "Cube" directed and co-written by Vincenzo Natali. They talk about the themes of paranoia and hopelessness, the simple yet effective aesthetic of the setting, and how the filmmaking choices worked around having a small budget. They also get into the amateur perf…

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Episode 132: Us w/ special guest Dash Chain 2:25:08

8M ago2:25:08

2:25:08

First time guest Dash Chain joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 2019's psychological horror movie "Us" written and directed by Jordan Peele. They talk about Peele's inspiration behind writing the movie, the commentary on American privilege and other themes, and the unsettling nature of doppelgängers. They also get into the horror and comedy in this fl…

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Episode 131: Rosemary's Baby w/ special guest Heather Gunnell 2:31:31

9M ago2:31:31

2:31:31

On this episode, librarian and show superfan Heather Gunnell joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 1968's psychological horror film "Rosemary's Baby" written and directed by the very problematic Roman Polanski and adapted from Ira Levin's 1967 novel. Trigger warning: there is discussion about Polanski's 1977 sexual abuse case and other allegations. As f…

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Episode 130: Misery 2:28:11

9M ago2:28:11

2:28:11

This episode, the Spoop Bois Derek and Aaron tackle 1990's psychological thriller film "Misery" directed by Rob Reiner and adapted from Stephen King's 1987 book of the same name. They discuss the idea of toxic fandom under the modern lens, the positive change of expanding the sheriff's story, and the wonderful balance of dread and dark comedy. They…

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Episode 129: The Killing of a Sacred Deer w/ special guest Nina G. Jones 2:28:03

10M ago2:28:03

2:28:03

For the first episode of 2024, Aaron and Derek are joined by author and podcaster Nina G. Jones ("Twisted Mirror" podcast) to discuss 2017's psychological horror film "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. They get into the strange character behaviors, ideas of revenge and impossible choices, and whether or not this movie can …

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Episode 128: El día de la bestia (The Day of the Beast) w/ special guest Andrew Parker 2:07:40

11M ago2:07:40

2:07:40

For the Christmas 2023 episode, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guest Andrew Parker ("Ob(scene)" on Scare You To Sleep podcast) to discuss 1995's Spanish-Italian holiday comedy horror movie "El día de la bestia" ("The Day of the Beast") directed by Álex de la Iglesia. They get into Iglesia's filmography, subjects and themes throughout his mo…

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Episode 127: The Last Winter 2:14:08

11M ago2:14:08

2:14:08

This episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2006's eco-horror movie "The Last Winter" directed by Larry Fessenden. They discuss how the Alaskan setting itself is both beautifully shot and a major contributor to the horror. They also get into the obvious commentary on the environment, Fessenden's interpretation of events vs what the movie shows, the harsh …

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Blood Rage 2023: Back in the Blood w/ Nate & Tyler of the Bruce Campbell Podcast 1:33:33

11M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

For Thanksgiving, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guests Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty of The Bruce Campbell Podcast and Animorphing Time Podcast to tackle the 1980s cult holiday slasher film "Blood Rage" directed by John Grissmer. They discuss why they chose this film and what makes it perfect horror viewing for Thanksgiving. They also dig into…

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Episode 125: The House on Sorority Row w/ special guest Whitney 2:09:42

12M ago2:09:42

2:09:42

This episode, new guest Whitney (cohost of the podcast "True Crime Campfire") joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 1982's slasher film "The House on Sorority Row" written and directed by Mark Rosman. They talk about what makes this underrated and stand out from the 80s Friday the 13th "clones" and how it subverts tropes and expectations from the genre …

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Episode 124: The Blair Witch Project w/ special guest Lauren Willson 2:34:11

1y ago2:34:11

2:34:11

Aaron and Derek conclude 2023's "Season of Spoop" on urban legend themed films by discussing 1999's supernatural found footage horror movie "The Blair Witch Project" with guest and friend of the show Lauren Willson! They talk about the late-90s cultural phenomena surrounding the film's release, the wild mass marketing campaign, and its influence on…

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Episode 123: Friday the 13th 2:06:21

1y ago2:06:21

2:06:21

The day is Friday, October 13th 2023. "Season of Spoop" covering urban legend themed films continues with Aaron and Derek tackling 1980's slasher classic "Friday the 13th" directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller. They discuss how this further propelled the trope heavy modern slasher, how it compares to other slasher franchises a…

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Episode 122: Candyman w/ special guest Kelly Sherman 2:22:21

1y ago2:22:21

2:22:21

The Spoop Bois kick off Halloween 2023's "Season of Spoop" covering urban legend themed films! They start by discussing 1992's "Candyman" written and directed by Bernard Rose with guest and friend of the show Kelly Sherman. They talk about Tony Todd's iconic role in comparison with other horror greats, the sociopolitical issues and how they relate …

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Episode 121: The Haunting (1999) w/ special guest Shelby Scott 2:41:25

1y ago2:41:25

2:41:25

The Spoop Bois continue their journey through Hill House, and the great Shelby Scott (creator and host of "Scare You To Sleep" podcast) joins them to tackle 1999's "The Haunting" directed by Jan de Bont. They talk about Steven Spielberg and Stephen King's original involvement, the deviation from both the original novel and 1963 film version, and th…

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Episode 120: The Haunting (1963) 2:03:12

1y ago2:03:12

2:03:12

This episode, Aaron and Derek cover 1963's classic horror film "The Haunting" directed by Robert Wise and adapted by Nelson Gidding from Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel "The Haunting of Hill House." They talk about the set dressing of the house, the movie similarities and deviations from the novel, and how Gidding and Wise's take on the story influenc…

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Episode 119: Sinister 2:09:54

1y ago2:09:54

2:09:54

This episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek tackle 2012's "Sinister" directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill and Derrickson. They talk about what makes this Derrickson's best, how the lighting and house setting are utilized, and all things Bughuul. They also get into the film remaining minimally sensationalized despite the sn…

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Episode 118: God Told Me To 2:08:46

1y ago2:08:46

2:08:46

This episode, Derek and Aaron tackle 1976's science fiction horror movie "God Told Me To" written, directed, and produced by Larry Cohen. They talk about Cohen's wildly creative ideas, the gorilla, shot-on-location style of the flick, and the horror of random mass violence towards innocent people. They also get into the insane swings and twists thr…

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Episode 117: Saw w/ Lauren Willson and Heather Murray 2:48:31

1+ y ago2:48:31

2:48:31

Lauren and Heather return to talk 2004's horror film "Saw" directed by James Wan in his feature directorial debut with the Spoop Bois. They tackle how "Saw" impacted horror and popularized "torture-porn," what aged well vs what didn't, Leigh Whannell's involvement with the franchise including writing the script, and audience reactions in a post-9/1…

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Episode 116: The ’Burbs w/ special guest Sean Marz 2:31:22

1+ y ago2:31:22

2:31:22

On this episode, Sean Marz returns to the show to discuss 1989's black comedy film "The 'Burbs" directed by Joe Dante with Aaron and Derek. They talk about whether or not this counts as horror or horror-adjacent, the excellent comedic timing of Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher and rest of the cast, and the nostalgic value of this movie. They also get into …

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Episode 115: Flatliners w/ special guest Dr. Jeff Rogers 2:35:08

1+ y ago2:35:08

2:35:08

Dr. Jeff returns to the show to discuss 1990's medical horror flick "Flatliners" directed by Joel Schumacher with the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek. They talk about Schumacher's wild career, certain lighting and aesthetics he brings out in his movies, and how this project came about. They also get into the medical inaccuracies, the way the plot handle…

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Episode 114: Pieces w/ special guest Jonathan Nowacki 2:05:41

1+ y ago2:05:41

2:05:41

This episode, Jonathan returns to the show to talk 1982's Spanish-American slasher "Pieces" (Mil gritos tiene la noche "The Night Has 1,000 Screams") directed by Juan Piquer Simón. They discuss how this movie is trying to be serious despite the crazy and transgressive premise and how it accidentally becomes a parody. They also get into all the horr…

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Episode 113: The Devil’s Backbone 2:35:25

1+ y ago2:35:25

2:35:25

This episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2001's Spanish gothic horror film "The Devil's Backbone" directed by Guillermo del Toro. They get into a brief history of the Spanish Civil War, Guillermo del Toro's background and career, and del Toro's exploration of boyhood, fairytale and horror. They also talk about each character in the orphanage and what f…

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Episode 112: The Wicker Man 2:27:42

1+ y ago2:27:42

2:27:42

This episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek cover 1973's British folk horror classic "The Wicker Man" directed by Robin Hardy. They spend a lot of time comparing and contrasting Sgt. Neil Howie and Lord Summerisle and how both are presenting dubious, religious exteriors. They also talk about the influence the film had on folk horror and pop cultur…

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Episode 111: The Evil Dead w/ special guest Kelly Sherman 2:53:17

1+ y ago2:53:17

2:53:17

Guest and friend of the show Kelly returns to talk Sam Raimi's 1981 supernatural horror classic "The Evil Dead" with Aaron and Derek. They discuss how impressive the production was despite the many limitations, what makes this movie still horrifying under the modern horror lens, it's legacy in pop culture, etc. They also get into Raimi and Bruce Ca…

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Episode 110: C.H.U.D. w/ special guest James Hales 2:09:57

1+ y ago2:09:57

2:09:57

This episode, guest James returns to the podcast to tackle 1984's science fiction horror film "C.H.U.D." directed by Douglas Cheek with Aaron and Derek. They discuss the budget constraints, the social and political commentary, and the appearance or lack thereof of creatures during the film runtime. They also cover what C.H.U.D. means in and outside…

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Episode 109: Angel Heart 2:17:55

1+ y ago2:17:55

2:17:55

This episode, Derek and Aaron get into 1987's neo-noir psychological horror movie "Angel Heart" written and directed by Alan Parker. They talk about Mickey Rourke's noir detective performance, how the film tackles 1950s period piece between New York and New Orleans, and the portrayals of spirituality and religion. They also get into the disturbing …

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Episode 108: The Mist w/ special guest Evan Maurer 2:20:23

1+ y ago2:20:23

2:20:23

This episode, Aaron and Derek are joined by friend of the show Evan to tackle 2007's Stephen King adaptation, sci-fi horror film "The Mist" directed by Frank Darabont. They discuss how the film deals with Bush-era America and what makes it still relatable, the portrayals of extremism during a societal breakdown, and Darabont's original intention fo…

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Episode 107: Eyes Without a Face 2:09:14

1+ y ago2:09:14

2:09:14

This week, Aaron and Derek embrace their inner Martin Scorsese "this is...cinema." They discuss 1960's French horror film "Eyes Without a Face" directed by Georges Franju. They talk about what makes the doctor the true monster, how the surgery scene is still shocking, the influence this movie has had on pop culture, and how it was censored and mark…

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Episode 106: The Neon Demon w/ V.P. Morris and Shelby Scott 2:10:03

1+ y ago2:10:03

2:10:03

Author V.P. Morris ("ShadowCast," "Dead Ringer," and "The Dead Letters Podcast") and podcaster Shelby Scott (creator and host of "Scare You To Sleep" podcast) return to talk 2016's psychological horror film "The Neon Demon" directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. All four of them have different responses and viewpoints to the movie! They discuss Refn's c…

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Episode 105: Blood Diner w/ Nate & Tyler of the Bruce Campbell Podcast and Heather Murray 1:53:16

2y ago1:53:16

1:53:16

Episode 105 is the equivalent of a giant dinner special! Derek and Aaron are joined by Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty of The Bruce Campbell Podcast and Animorphing Time Podcast and returning guest Heather to discuss 1987's demented horror comedy "Blood Diner" directed by Jackie Kong. They talk about the intentional choices and themes underneath the surf…

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Episode 104: ”Uninvited” Commentary 1:36:42

2y ago1:36:42

1:36:42

The Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek provide another commentary track with 1987's killer cat animal attack horror film "Uninvited" written, produced and directed by Greydon Clark. Match up your movie watch with their commentary and enjoy them discussing how everyone should have just left the cat alone, George Kennedy's attitude, yachts in bathtubs, and m…

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Episode 103: Anna and the Apocalypse w/ special guest Katie O’Hagan 2:22:18

2y ago2:22:18

2:22:18

It's the 2022 holiday episode! Aaron and Derek are joined by actress Katie O'Hagan (Mia Winters in Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village!) to tackle 2017's British Christmas zombie musical "Anna and the Apocalypse" directed by John McPhail. Katie shares her journey in acting leading up to her involvement with Resident Evil as well as her experi…

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Episode 102: Dead End 1:39:44

2y ago1:39:44

1:39:44

To start off the holiday season, Aaron and Derek tackle 2003's French horror film "Dead End" written and directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea and Fabrice Canepa. They discuss the tonal whiplash between the psychological breakdown of a family and sudden comedic beats, fears of family and travel during the holidays, and how Ray Wise and Lin Shaye carry t…

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Blood Rage 2022: The Ragening w/ special guest Jonathan Nowacki 1:37:30

2y ago1:37:30

1:37:30

For Thanksgiving, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guest Jonathan to tackle the 1980s cult holiday slasher film "Blood Rage" directed by John Grissmer. They discuss why they chose this film and what makes it perfect horror viewing for Thanksgiving. They also dig into what Jonathan thought about the movie and his opinions on character motivati…

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Episode 100: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 w/ special guest Patrick Bromley 2:14:09

2y ago2:14:09

2:14:09

EPISODE 100!!! They started with "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" for their first episode and now, they celebrate their 100th discussing 1986's crazy black comedy horror sequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" directed by Tobe Hooper with dream guest Patrick Bromley (critic, host of "F This Movie!" podcast, contributor on Bloody Disgusting, Daily Dead…

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