Happy Halloween Listeners! It is the best day of the year and Jef, Josh and Brian are back together in the studio talking about Damien Leone's much anticipated Terrifier 3!! As October comes to an end and everyone's bellies are stuffed with candy, the FM3 can feel the chill in the air and cheesy christmas songs punching our earballs in the departme…

In this episode the guys tackle yet another Top Dawg Patreon pick! This time around though the pick and name of the Patron are a little suspicious and we wonder if there may have been some greased palms in getting this movie chosen. Afterall the movie in question is "Night Of The Comet" from 1984, which some of you may know is one of Josh's faves. …

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian sit down after just seeing Coralie Fargeat's newest film "The Substance". Even though the guys had seen a trailer and had made up their minds as to what kind of horror film this one was going to be, The FM3 could not believe what they had just witnessed on the big screen and couldn't wait to talk about the specta…

Anastasia Elfman returns for a discussion about the entire THE FLY franchise! From Vincent Price to Jeff Goldblum and beyond! Be afraid…be very afraid. Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/Rw-04Nnp4e4 The Phantom of the Opera 99th Anniversary Screening - November 26, 2024 - Lodgeroomhlp.com More videos featuring Anastasia Elfman: https://www…

This week is very special, Jef, Josh and Brian made it to their 300th episode! What better way to celebrate than to dive head first into that big old demon dumpster and pick a film most have never heard of and or seen! That's right, The FM3 decided to grab "Highway To Hell" out of the grease and grime and give it a little spit shine as well as a sp…

C. Courtney Joyner returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about his new 70s-style horror movie QUADRANT (directed by Charles Band), a new VHS horror art anthology, the Lone Pine film festival, westerns, genre entertainment, and more! Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/MXqRBCEQbJ4 Quadrant at Full Moon https://www.fullmoonhorror.com/collecti…

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian are treated to another Top Dawg Patreon Pick!! This time around the lucky ducks head back to jolly old Italy to check out a film that listeners have been asking the FM3 to talk about for years “Cemetery Man aka Dellamorte dellamore! This film is a horny wacky wild wonky ride from beginning to end. So kick back, t…

Charlotte Barker, Director of Film Preservation and Restoration at Paramount Pictures, takes us behind the scenes of how film restoration really works. From 4K to film grain, this is an eye-opening discussion about how movies are given new life! https://perfdamage.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perf-damage/id1637019132 Perf Damage on Yo…

Disclaimer: Please see this movie before listening. Spoilers ahead! In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian check out the new thriller by JT Mollner “Strange Darling”. Since this film was very much not on the FM3’s radar, Brian scouted it out a couple days earlier and liked it enough to get Jef and Josh onboard with doing an episode even though they kn…

Punk Rock Media Maestro: Terror Vision's Head of Acquisitions, Brad Henderson (formerly of Vinegar Syndrome), riffs on collector mentality, curation, being a challenger brand, and living in the moment. Terror-vision.com https://x.com/BradFHenderson https://x.com/terror_vision https://www.facebook.com/brad.henderson.16 https://www.facebook.com/terro…

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian realized they had been talking about some higher caliber horror flicks as of late and needed to get back to some dumpster diving. The forgotten 80’s creature feature “Cellar Dweller” would do the trick!! This one is a John Carl Buechler joint and Brian for one couldn’t be happier to finally watch and talk about t…

We've seen Batman Forever: The Joel Schumacher Cut! Heath his joined by Brian Krey to discuss this elusive, rare workprint version and how it expands and improves on the theatrical cut in almost every way. More episodes with Brian Krey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9lepnTLoVlogR_eMJAlkTRq View the video version with tons of scre…

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian watched the highly anticipated new film from Tilman Singer “Cuckoo”! The crew have a fun time trying to crack open and dissect this wild ass creature feature ride through the German Alps. Although they might have gotten stuck a little bit on the mating behaviors presented in the film and who can blame them?! Now …

Seward McCain, the iconic jazz bassist who played with Vince Guaraldi on multiple PEANUTS specials all throughout the 1970s, joins producers Sean and Jason Mendelson to talk about recording the 1972 soundtrack for YOU'RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN, now available on vinyl, CD, and digital. See the video version at https://youtu.be/csb8NEvhgK4 Order …

In this episode, the winner of August's “Dece or Fece” contest at the Forever Midnight Film Series at the Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema was “Neon Maniacs” (1986)! The FM3 were very excited to check out this crazy ass movie featuring a laundry list of “maniacs” coming at ya with everything but the kitchen sink! What do the maniacs want? Why are the ma…

CINECON is a classic film festival that focuses on rarities and obscurities that aren't on physical media, cable TV, or streaming networks. Let's get the inside scoop from Bryan Cooper, one of the event's organizers! https://cinecon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057518115014 https://x.com/CineconFilmFest https://www.instagram.com/…

In this special episode the FM3 finally drops the sledge and digs into Brian’s personal favorite horror film and Tobe Hooper’s masterpiece - “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”!! This is a movie that the crew has danced around since the beginning of the podcast and now Jef, Josh and Brian are excited to get to talk about this groundbreaking movie for al…

Film historian and author Toby Roan talks about his ongoing book and website project 50 WESTERNS FROM THE '50s, Friedkin, war movies, and a lifetime of movie fandom. Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/vQTO92ndqRg Toby's websites: https://fiftieswesterns.wordpress.com/ https://thehannibal8.wordpress.com https://sorcerer1977.wordpress.com To…

In this episode the FM3 are dipping their toes back into the Crypt Keeper's spooky old swimming hole! This time around Jef and Josh both picked episodes for the crew to check out! The first one is Season 2's Episode 10: "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" and that is followed up by another Season 2 winner Episode 14: "Lower Berth"! Get ready cause things a…

Richard Hamilton, owner of HAMILTON BOOK, returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about the current state of Physical Media! How much longer will the collector bubble last? What will the next five years look like? Will boutique labels survive? Don't miss this one. HamiltonBook.com https://www.facebook.com/EdwardRHamiltonBookseller https://twitter.com…

The FM3 are finally back after a short hiatus and are in the studio recording episodes!!! This first one back in the saddle has Jef, Josh and Brian talking about Ti West's winner winner threepeat dinner "MAXXXINE"! The greasy Hollywood vibes in this one are palpable, so of course the guys enjoyed this latest installment quite a bit but not without …

OVERLORDS OF THE UFO is a cryptic film from 1976 concerned with aliens, inter-dimensional travelers, and the presence of undersea kingdoms beneath our oceans. Brian Krey joins us to help make sense of it all! The truth is out there, but is it in this film? See the video version of this episode--complete with clips from OVERLORDS OF THE UFO--at http…

Recently your friends at Forever Midnight have been behind in recording new episodes because of covid and bands touring. So the FM3 offers you a special treat today! An episode from the Patreon exclusive archive. The crew is talking about the 2022 film Talk To Me. There are a ton of exclusive episodes and shenanigans over at Patreon.com/Forevermidn…

Max Allan Collins returns for this discussion about 10 of our favorite movies from the "private eye" genre! Pour a drink and dim the lights, we've got work to do. Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/OYIXn7Y94bk MaxAllanCollins.com Too Many Bullets https://amzn.to/3W66RLz Quarry https://amzn.to/4bUgvGr Eliot Ness Box Set https://amzn.to/4aoH…

In this episode the FM3 talk about another winner of the Dece or Fece Challenge from the Forever Midnight Film Series that they do the first Friday each month at the Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema in San Francisco! The winner for June was none other than 1987's "Scared Stiff". Jef, Josh and Brian were excited to dive into what looked like a hidden hor…

Bear Family Records is on the Mount Rushmore of catalog music labels, offering top-shelf box sets, reissues, and compilations for 49 years. Now Detlev Hoegen, the CEO of the company, talks to Cereal At Midnight about all they've accomplished and what's coming next! View the video version at https://youtu.be/E_qcKUeAo0Q https://www.bear-family.com h…

In this special Patreon pick episode - long time friend and collaborator Sylar Bedoya asked the FM3 to talk about two of his favorite Tales From The Crypt episodes "The New Arrival" and "Television Terror". Jef, Josh and Brian knew his birthday was coming up and were more than happy to jump into the Crypt Keepers dungeon and dive head first into so…

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian head to the theater to see the much anticipated "In a Violent Nature" by FX artist and filmmaker Chris Nash. There have been many chitterings and chatterings online since the first trailer dropped for this arthouse slasher flick. Sure some good, some bad but all curious about this unique looking horror flick. So …

CELLULOID DREAMS is a brand new boutique Blu-ray label, but co-founder Guido Henkel has decades of experience in the home entertainment industry. In this interview, learn all about the label, their first release, and what's next! View the video version at https://youtu.be/rBzVzjRbKWs https://www.celluloid-dreams.net https://www.facebook.com/profile…

After stumbling upon a real life shark attack video, Jef, Josh and Brian decide it's time to go back in the water again and check out 1978's Jaws 2. In this episode the FM3 discuss scary moments in snorkeling, whether or not sharks can be milked, and how fun it would be to throw a saddle on Scarface the robo-shark and ride it around the oceans of V…

Before the MCU, The Snyderverse, and Michael Bay's Transformers empire, there was a fantastic world of comics, cartoons, and action figures that inspired millions of fans. Heath is joined by Brian Krey (Alpha Video) for a discussion about a lifetime in fandom. Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/7Wa_QhKoww4 More with Brian Krey: The Alpha V…

In this episode Jef, Josh and Brian decide to go looking for some 'new flesh' and find it in the shape of a 1980's Betamax skin tape called "Videodrome". That's right, The FM3 are finally diving into the greasy, grimey underbelly of David Cronenberg's classic wank starring James "Ashtray" Woods and the queen herself Debbie Harry! This is one of tho…