Best Arkana Podcasts (2024)

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BTV Ep369 Return Of The Living Dead II (1988) Review Spoiler Discussion & Trivia 4_22_24 49:12

4d ago49:12

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It's time for a Random Sequel that many have debated over and many have not been so fond of, but was it all that bad? We dive into RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD II (1988). A sequel that Dan O'Bannon turned down. We watched it, review it and get into the reasons why the movie didn't work out like many of us all hoped. We also point out our more positive…

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Baghead (2024) 49:05

6d ago49:05

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For this week’s episode, we’re discussing one of Shudder’s newest movies, Baghead! We also have news about the future of Oldboy! Spookin' On: Kyle – The Pillowfright podcast, The People’s Joker (2022) Amy – The Raid: Redemption (2011), The Raid 2 (2014), The Last Supper (2005) Next Week's Tape: The First Omen (2024) Now in theaters! Follow us on Tw…

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BTV Ep368 Blood Diner (1987) Review + Spoiler Discussion 4_15_24 44:13

11d ago44:13

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Fresh off the heels of a SO BAD ITS GOOD horror movie from last week! We delve back into some weirder waters of Blood Diner (1987). Plus we pick our CONTEST winner of The MVD & Unearthed BIrthday Giveaway The semi official but not so similar Blood Feast 2 film that you always wanted to see? And when you do FEAST your eyes on it will you succumb to …

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The Muthers (1976) 50:29

13d ago50:29

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We’re taking a little detour to the Philippines in the 1970s (but no subtitles are required)! It’s the blaxploitation classic that won Quentin Tarantino’s heart, it’s The Muthers! Spookin' On: Kyle – Tried his first Go-Gurt Amy – Ghostwatch (1992), Resident Evil (2002) Next Week's Tape: Baghead (2023) Available on Shudder! Follow us on Twitter/Inst…

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BTV Ep367 Lady Terminator (1988) Review - So Bad It's GREAT + Alex's Birthday 4_8_24 1:04:41

18d ago1:04:41

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It's Alex's Birthday Episode so we had a good times celebrating on the podcast this week! You can too by helping us spread the celebration with others! Be sure to share this on social media! Also, the deadline for the free movies is still open till the 12th. So Be sure to sign up. We kick off the episode by talking about the anniversary of Kurt Cob…

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Late Night with the Devil (2024) 46:18

20d ago46:18

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Everyone should head to theaters right now and check out this week’s movie because it’s awesome and David Dastmalchian deserves all the love! It’s Late Night with the Devil! Spookin' On: Kyle – Trailers: Abigail, Sting, In a Violent Nature, Cuckoo Amy – As Above So Below (2014) Next Week's Tape: The Muthers (1974) Available on Shudder! Follow us on…

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BTV Ep366 They Live (1988) Review & Spoiler Discussion 4_1_24 1:01:33

25d ago1:01:33

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It's another community pick week! The 2nd winner of the community is John Carpenters THEY LIVE (1988). So this week we kick things off and talk to you guys about some new stuff coming out. Christina drops some interesting news and we talk about a giveaway for Alex's Birthday! Then we dive into conpsiracy and alien invasions with our review of They …

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Satanic Hispanics (2022) 48:11

27d ago48:11

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We’ve got a powerhouse ensemble of Latino directors all in one place with Satanic Hispanics! And there’s a new installment in the Final Destination franchise! Spookin' On: Kyle – X-Men ‘97 (2023) Amy – Leprechaun in the Hood (2000), Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) Next Week's Tape: Late Night with the Devil (2024) Available on Shudder and in theater…

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BTV Ep365 Annihilation (2018) Review & Deep Discussion 3_25_24 1:04:39

1M ago1:04:39

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It's time to get weird and deep on this weeks episode. You guys chose it on our community tab for YOUTUBE! This week is for Sci-Fi lovers of film, book and more! First we kick it off with a discussion about Christina’s thoughts about Late Night With The Devil, rapidly growing technology & Beetlejuice Beetlejuice . Then we both try a new SPICED beve…

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BTV Ep364 The Crow (1994) Review + Trivia - Our First Video & Audio Podcast 3_18_24 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

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WE ARE BACK! BTV is growing and we are changing. We are now adding this Podcast to VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! so that you can watch us act like complete buffoons as well! Whether you enjoy audio or video. We are discussing The Crow (1994) and reviewing what we think of the 90s GOTH MASTER that it was. Does it still hold up? What actually happened to Brandon…

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Thanksgiving (2023) 1:09:05

1M ago1:09:05

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Join Kyle and Amy as they praise Eli Roth for creating a proper modern slasher film with Thanksgiving! There's also news about Scream 7 and Godzilla Minus One! Spookin' On: Kyle – Problemista (2023) Amy – When Evil Lurks (2023), The Queen of Black Magic (2019) Next Week's Tape: Satanic Hispanics (2023) Available on Shudder! Follow us on Twitter/Ins…

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Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy (1981) 51:32

2M ago51:32

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For the first time ever, Kyle and Amy are covering a movie made by two countries that no longer exist! It’s the charmingly weird sci-fi adventure, Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy, a 1981 coproduction of Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia! Spookin' On: Amy – The Quick and the Dead (1995) Kyle – Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987) Next Week's Tape: Thanksgiving …

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BTV Ep363 Sometimes They Come Back Again (1996) & For More (1998) Reviews 2_26_24 1:24:33

2M ago1:24:33

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For some strange reason we decided to take on the rest of the SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK franchise. Someone had to do it! They HAD to COME back… Right? We are the hero's to take on the quest and come out the other end with some jokes & some trivia that would make any horror fan happy. First Christina tells you about her viral moment online which is a…

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Cemetery Man (1994) 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

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This week’s movie is as sexy as it is philosophical and nonsensical, it’s Cemetery Man! And we’ve got a release date for the remake of The Crow! Spookin' On: Amy – Corpse Mania (1981) Next Week's Tape: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy/Visitors from the Galaxy (1981) Available for free on Tubi! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/(and Jen on TikTok!) Show…

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BTV Ep362 Graveyard Shift (1990) & Sometimes They Come Back (1991) Reviews 2_18_24 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

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This week we picked up a few Stephen King stories turned into movies to review. One of the movies will start the franchise for next weeks episode that will finish it too! We kick it off with Graveyard Shift (1990) which stars Stephen Macht & Brad Dourif in this tale of bad bosses, working late & creatures that kill. A group of workers at a textile …

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Impetigore (2019) 55:59

2M ago55:59

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We’re back in Amy’s comfort zone (nasty Indonesian horror) with Joko Anwar’s Impetigore! And we have news about the next installment in the Predator franchise! Spookin' On: Kyle – Struggler by Genesis Owusu Amy – Devil Fetus (1983), Black Magic with Buddha (1983) Next Week's Tape: Cemetery Man (1994) Available on Shudder! Follow us on Twitter/Insta…

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BTV Ep361 My Blood Valentine (1981) & Valentine (2001) Reviews 2_12_24 1:37:20

2M ago1:37:20

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Well, it's Valentines Week and we just had the Super Bowl. Apparently I heard Taylor Swift Won? In other news... we have 2 films for you and your Valentine or just yourself to enjoy! That's right we watched and reviewed (with loads of trivia) 2 holiday films for the occasion. Starting with MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981) a slasher with a pick axe that k…

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The Elderly (2022) 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

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Join us for a lively discussion on the second film from Raúl Cerezo and Fernando González Gómez, The Elderly! Spookin' On: Amy – Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) Kyle – Persona 3: Reload (2006, video game) Next Week's Tape: Impetigore (2020) Available on Shudder! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/(and Jen on TikTok!) Show: @PodScary Jen: @JenSaunde…

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BTV Ep360 Visitors Fom The Arkana Galaxy (1981) & Extra Terrestrial Visitors (1983) Reviews 2_5_24 1:31:38

3M ago1:31:38

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It's been a long while, but this week we picked 2 WEIRD AF WONDERS! That's right. We got two weird Sci Fi Horror Films? Yep. Visitors... from OUTER SPACE! We even tell you what we think is the most friendly, evil and earth destroying aliens of the bunch. Plus we introduce edibles into the mix so be sure to hang around to the end where things get WA…

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Suitable Flesh (2023) 1:24:35

3M ago1:24:35

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Finally, Joe Lynch’s new movie is here and we’re super pumped about it! It’s H.P. Lovecraft in the spirit of Stuart Gordon and y’all should definitely check it out! Spookin' On: Amy – Pulse (2001) Kyle – Swamp Thing (2019, tv series) Next Week's Tape: The Elderly (2022) Available on Shudder! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/(and Jen on TikTok!) Show:…

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BTV Ep359 Killer Thrillers - Pacific Heights (1990) & Mister Frost (1990) Reviews + Trivia 1_29_24 1:37:34

3M ago1:37:34

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It's time for some Killer Thrillers! Ones that have huge stars playing bad boys... or.. something worse. That's right we picked a couple movies from 1990 that may or may not be remembered. A Eviction Thriller & a Supernatural Thriller. Alex derails the podcast for many stories involving some pretty crazy people and personal stories that will make y…

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Destroy All Neighbors (2024) 45:20

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Jonah Ray and Alex Winter have a new movie out now that Kyle and Amy had to discuss, it’s Destroy All Neighbors! And we have news about several horror franchises with new movies coming out this year! Spookin' On: Amy – Torso (1973), The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971) Kyle – Mighty Max (1993-1994) Next Week's Tape: Suitable Flesh (2024) Available…

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BTV Ep358 Shaun Of The Dead (2004) & The World's End (2013) Reviews 1_22_24 1:25:23

3M ago1:25:23

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This week we reach across the pond for some Horror and a Scifi horror film by Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg! That's right 2 films of the Cornetto Trilogy. Starting with a review of the movie that started it all.. SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004). Which some people consider one of the best horror comedies ever made. We talk about what we think of the film and h…

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Rollberball (1975) 44:04

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Ever start a movie expecting dumb violence and wind up watching some thoughtful social commentary? That’s Rollerball for ya! Let’s get into the fashion, the sensuality, and the surprising level of intelligence! And we have (sort of) news about (maybe) the next Anaconda movie! Spookin' On: Kyle – The Sopranos (1999-2007) Amy – A Creepshow Animated S…

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BTV Ep357 90s Lovecraft - The Resurrected (1991) & Necronomicon (1993) Reviews 1_15_24 1:34:43

3M ago1:34:43

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We are back and we are reviewing some Lovecraft adaptations this week! Two films that cover a wide swath of different stories from H.P. Lovecraft's resume. We kick it off with The Resurrected (1991) that is loosely based off The Case of Charles Dexter Ward story. About a man who inherits a chest from his dead ancestor chock full of arcane knowledge…

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Evil Dead Trap (1988) 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

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It was only a matter of time before Amy and Kyle returned to their love of gratuitous violence and subtitles, so here we are! This week’s atrocity is the odd, yet compelling, almost-gem of a movie, Evil Dead Trap! Plus, there’s news about an upcoming prequel to The Omen and a new, awesome movie with Alex Winter (that totally rocks)! Spookin' On: Ky…

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BTV Ep356 Top 20 Horror Films Of 2023 1:33:30

4M ago1:33:30

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It's finally HERE! The TOP 20 HORROR FILMS OF 2023! It was an interesting but not stellar year of horror. Which of course is always debatable, The year started off pretty rough with very few films that were even getting close to the top. However, it seems we were able to sequester about 20 plus films for you that you may or may not know. Hopefully …

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The Pope's Exorcist (2023) 1:13:27

4M ago1:13:27

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Happy New Year, y’all! Join Amy and Kyle as we welcome 2024 by finally discussing The Pope’s Exorcist and the unexpected charm of Russell Crowe riding on a scooter! Spookin' On: Kyle – The Castlevania video game series Amy – My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009), April Fool’s Day (1986), Blood Rage (1987) Next Week's Tape: Evil Dead Trap (1988) Available o…

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Black X-Mas (2006) 1:12:16

4M ago1:12:16

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We’d like to end 2023 with a gruesome bang, so join us for a lively discussion of the underrated and delightfully nutty Black X-Mas! Spookin' On: Amy – The Boogens (1981), Satan’s Slaves: Communion (2022) Kyle – The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 3) by Derek Land Next Week's Tape: We will be going on a holiday hiatus next week, but fear …

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Malum (2023) 42:38

4M ago42:38

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This week we’re discussing Malum, a rare example of a remake helmed by the same director as the original! And we have news about the next gnarly movie from Xavier Gens, the director of Frontier(s)! Spookin' On: Amy – Calamity of Snakes (1982) Kyle – North American Adonis by Buck 65 Next Week's Tape: Black Christmas (2006) Available on Shudder! Foll…

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BTV Ep355 Holiday Horror - The Children (2008) & Super Dark Times (2017) Reviews 12_11_23 1:26:00

5M ago1:26:00

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It's the HOLIDAY HORROR SEASON! This week for our final episode of the year we decided to pick some films that are around Christmas and involve kids. Whether they are out to take parents out, or their friends. We partake in the Christmas "Spirit" this week for the 2 horror films to review that you may or may not of seen. First we start off with The…

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Violent Night (2022) 54:15

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We’ve entered the holiday season so it’s time to bring out the horror-adjacent Christmas movies! For this week’s episode, we’re covering Violent Night from 2022! Will Kyle’s sincere love of Christmas soften Amy’s holiday cynicism? Tune in to find out! Spookin' On: Amy – American Guinea Pig: Sacrifice (2017) Next Week's Tape: Malum (2023) Available …

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BTV Ep354 Dark Comedy Thrillers - Cheap Thrills (2013) & Big Bad Wolves (2013) Reviews 12_4_23 1:28:58

5M ago1:28:58

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We Return from a quick Thanksgiving break with a couple of Dark Comedy Thrillers from 2013. One from the states and one outside the states. Both Pretty Dark and Both Pretty Funny. We talk about what we did this past break, what delicious goodies we ate, what we will be doing for the TOP 20 Horror Movies of 2023, Alex give Christina a bunch of crap …

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Blade of the Immortal (2017) 1:00:06

5M ago1:00:06

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Join Kyle and Amy for a discussion/celebration of the 100th film from Takashi Miike, the phenomenal Blade of the Immortal! Spookin' On: Amy – Saw VI (2009), Jigsaw (2017) Next Week's Tape: Violent Night (2022) Available now on Peacock! Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for…

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Paprika (2007) 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

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This week’s film is another not-technically-a-horror-movie-but-Amy-and-Kyle-want-to-talk-about-it movie that y’all should definitely check out right now! It’s the mind-melting masterpiece, Paprika! Spookin' On: Kyle – The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 3) by Derek Land Amy – Thanksgiving (2023), Saw 2 (2005), Saw 3 (2006) Next Week's Tap…

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BTV Ep353 Patrick (our Old Host) Returns! - The Manitou (1978) & Prey (2022) 11_20_23 1:25:12

5M ago1:25:12

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We have a special guest on this week! Geralt of Rivia! Well.. not really... It's Patrick one of our old Co-Hosts but he dressed up like him for the show. Christina had to take care of somethings so Patrick is filling in to let Alex go unchecked with his terrible sense of humor. Will BTV get canceled this week? Find out. Patrick lets us know his ter…

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V/H/S/85 (2023) 1:11:26

5M ago1:11:26

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For today’s episode, Kyle and Amy discuss the newest installment in the long-running V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/85! Spookin' On: Amy – The Addams Family (1991) Kyle – Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 2) by Derek Landy Next Week's Tape: Paprika (2007) Available on Tubi for free! Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to ky…

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Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) 1:07:46

5M ago1:07:46

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Kyle and Amy dive into the world of kid horror as they discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Five Nights at Freddy’s! Spookin' On: Amy – Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) Kyle – Skulduggery Pleasant (2007) by Derek Landry (book series) Next Week's Tape: V/H/S 85 (2023) Available on Shudder! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/(and Jen on TikTok!) Show: @P…

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BTV Ep352 SciFi Cheese - Trancers (1984) & Crossworlds (1996) Reviews 1:24:45

5M ago1:24:45

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Since is November we decided to do more Adjacent Horror Titles for a change.. So this week we chose Cheesy Sci Fi movies! That's right! Two movies chock full of it. We start with TRANCERS (1984) A movie about Jack Deth who's from 2224 in the future. He loves expensive real coffee and hunting down Trancers. When one of the Trancers goes back in time…

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BTV Ep351 Indie Horror Comedies - Crabs! (2021) & Slotherhouse (2023) Reviews 11_6_23 1:15:50

6M ago1:15:50

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Halloween may be over, but we sure as heck aren't. It's Indie Horror Comedy Time. Two newer films that feel like they had a little more money but still lie within the indie-sphere of films. Two comedy horror animal films too. We chat a bit about the new Exorcist Believer film & our 12 yr Anniversary. Then dive into the open waters to review CRABS! …

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When Evil Lurks (2023) 1:20:50

6M ago1:20:50

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This week, Kyle and Amy delve into the new film from Demián Rugna, the Argentinean director who scared the bejesus out of both of them with his first film, Terrified! For any sensitive listeners, be forewarned that this one gets nasty in a variety of ways that could be particularly upsetting. It’s the possession movie you should be watching instead…

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Battle Royale (2000) 39:29

6M ago39:29

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Amy might be on her own for this episode, but the show must go on! And it’s a doozy of a movie, too! Join us for a lively, if one-sided, discussion of Battle Royale! *P.S. – We’d like to apologize for the delay of this episode and thank y’all for bearing with us 😊 Spookin' On: Amy – Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) Next Week's Tape: When Evil Lurks (…

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BTV Ep350 VOIDTOBER ENDS Trick Or Treat (1986) Review & Trivia 10_30_23 1:02:06

6M ago1:02:06

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VOIDTOBER ENDS.. and we promise we won't try to introduce a new character that can be thrown over a bridge by some kids and then have that same guy beat up a decades long scary legend like he's a joke. No.. We will not force something like that into our episode. We will however bring you a great time filled with GOOD ideas and OSCAR WORTHY jokes th…

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BTV Ep349 Voidtober Final - Terrified (2017) & Anything For Jackson (2020) Reviews 10_23_23 1:41:51

6M ago1:41:51

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VOIDTOBER FINAL!? Is it really over already?! Not really. One more week next week. However, this week is super special. It's 2 movies that our some of most favorite films of the past 10 years. That's right. We gush over these films so if you haven't heard of them. Give this a listen. Watch them and come back for some of our signature "DEEP DIVES" i…

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Saw (2004) 57:37

6M ago57:37

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In honor of Saw X hitting theaters, Amy and Kyle are revisiting the original classic that started it all almost 20 years ago: Saw! Spookin' On: Amy – Totally Killer (2023), When Evil Lurks (2023) Kyle – Cult of the Lamb (2022, video game) Next Week's Tape: Battle Royale (2000) Available for free on Tubi! Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cu…

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BTV Ep348 VOIDTOBER RETURNS! Ghoulies III (1990) & Night Of The Demons III (1997) Reviews 10_16_23 1:34:48

6M ago1:34:48

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VOIDTOBER RETURNS! It's the 3rd week of VOIDTOBER! So.. we thought to bring you 2 movies of the 3rd sequel in their franchise! That's right 2 films that will blow you mind with just how terribly good they are! Plus, we play a game of Horror Trivia with drinks. If we don't answer the trivia correctly we have to take a shot. Will we make it to the en…

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The Exorcist: Believer (2023) 47:36

6M ago47:36

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We’re back in Kyle’s car to discuss the polarizing (but not in an unfriendly way) sequel, The Exorcist: Believer! Spookin' On: Kyle – Perchance to Dream by Charles Beaumont, Skeleton Crew by Stephen King (audio books) Amy – Rose Red (2002) Next Week's Tape: Saw (2004) Available on Tubi, Hulu, Peacock, and Starz! Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Direc…

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BTV Ep347 VOIDTOBER's Revenge - Poltergeist (1982) & The Apparation (2012) Reviews 10_9_23 1:22:37

7M ago1:22:37

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The Revenge of VOIDTOBER is sweet. This week we bring to you a few very different spooky house movies. No comparison other than they pretty much WOULD have the same Rating. What can a horror film do with a PG or PG-13 Rating? Can it still be scary? Or entertaining? We discuss POLTERGEIST (1982). One of the most classic American Horror films ever to…

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Mary Reilly (1996) 47:31

7M ago47:31

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We’re taking a detour into the wonderful world of ‘90s gothic horror with Mary Reilly! Spookin' On: Kyle – Swamp Thing (2019 series) Amy – Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) Next Week's Tape: The Exorcist: Believer (2023) In theaters now! Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for…

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BTV Ep346 VOIDTOBER 2023 Begins - The Witches Of Eastwick (1987) & Beetlejuice (1988) 10_2_23 1:48:08

7M ago1:48:08

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We have begun our journey into VOIDTOBER! It's Halloween BTV STYLE! All MONTH LONG! We let you know what the deal is this week with a couple of horror comedies from the 80s! Starting with THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987). Where 3 women in a small town wish a man into existence that is much more like a Charming Devil or a Warlock. Things go great for …

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