Best David Elm Podcasts (2024)

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Rebel Rebel (David Bowie) 1:22:51

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This person died 2016 at age 69. He suffered a blow in a teenage brawl that caused his left pupil to be permanently dilated. He experimented with startling transformations, often playing up an androgynous image. In the 1980s he had a Broadway run in the demanding title role of “The Elephant Man”. Nirvana chose to sing one of his songs in their lege…

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'Deadpool' (feat. Jeff Johnson and Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows) 1:07:38

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Deadpool. That sounds like a f**king franchise. Right? After the character's big-screen debut (kinda) in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, it sure didn't seem that way. Ryan Reynolds' take on Marvel Comics' fourth wall-breaking quasi-superhero Wade Wilson aka Deadpool seemed like it had its one shot. Then some leaked footage later, the Merc with the…

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'Freddy vs. Jason' (feat. Clare Brunton of W-Rated) 1:06:30

1d ago1:06:30

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After eight films (including the meta-horror of Wes Craven's New Nightmare) and nearly 20 decades, Robert Englund wore the razor glove for the final time. But in keeping with the history of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Krueger's curtain call wasn't what anyone expected it would be. Clare Brunton of W-Rated helps us close down this mega-series …

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X / FRIDAY THE 13TH: Slasher Studies (RE-RELEASE!) 1:10:23

2d ago1:10:23

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David's eerie new horror short "Wild Animals," starring Larry Fessenden (Maxxxine, Killers of the Flower Moon, Jakob's Wife, Habit), is now raising funds for post-production! Join the campaign, earn various rewards, and spread the word. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wild-animals/wild-animals-1 https://www.instagram.com/wildanimalsshortfilm/ …

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Dimpled Ambassador (Shirley Temple) 1:00:31

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This person died in 2014 at age 85. In the 1930s, she was a determined child actress who sang and tap-danced her way to the height of Hollywood stardom. For at least 5 consecutive years, she was the most popular movie star in America. She was appointed as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly by Richard Nixon. In 1972, she held a news c…

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'Wes Craven's New Nightmare' (feat. film professor/author Ryan L. Terry) 1:29:26

8d ago1:29:26

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Given its title, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare seemingly plunged the final nail into the coffin of Robert Englund's infamous horror villain. And yet, it was ultimately Wes Craven — writer-director of the original A Nightmare on Elm Street — who gave Freddy Krueger a new lease on life. Film professor and author Ryan L. Terry joins Franchise Det…

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Doug Jones Day V (MIMIC [1997]) 1:36:01

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We're back! Yet again!Apologies for another long absence, and a sincere thank you to all of our listeners who reached out in the interim. We'll get into more details on where we've been in the next episode, but we weren't going to miss our annual Doug Jones Day celebration. This year it was Jacob's turn to pick the movie, and after picking LEGION a…

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'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare' (feat. Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows-Cast) 1:00:24

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In hindsight, it makes sense the diminishing returns of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child might signal Freddy Krueger should quit while he was (at least relatively) ahead. So two years later, longtime creative collaborator Rachel Talalay took the director's chair for the "final" entry. Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows-Cast joins us to discu…

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Super Funkhouser (Bob Einstein) 1:02:55

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This person died in 2019, age 76. In 1958 when he was 14, his father died immediately after performing a roast for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. His dry delivery piqued the interest of Tom Smothers, who offered him a job in the late 1960s as a writer on the “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” He was roommates with Steve Martin for a number of years…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child' (feat. David Rosen of Piecing It Together) 51:01

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master introduced fans to a brand-new final girl in Lisa Wilcox's Alice Johnson. So all its sequel had to do is build on that character and her story to keep that momentum going. But does A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child deliver a winner? David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss how t…

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THE SHINING: 100th Film Special 1:23:02

24d ago1:23:02

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Here’s Doggy! To celebrate covering 100 films on the show, the Dogs tackle the most overanalyzed, the most intimidating film yet: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. David and Devin cover all the greatest out-there theories brought to us by the documentary Room 237. But also bring in some original analysis on themes of alcoholism, abuse, 2nd wave femini…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master' (feat. Kevin the Critic) 1:07:34

29d ago1:07:34

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Thanks to A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Freddy Krueger became as popular as ever. The Springwood Slasher was suddenly a household name, leading to an increased focus on his macabre sense of humor. The result is the entry often known as the "MTV Nightmare." Kevin the Critic returns to the show to discuss director Renny Harlin's A Nigh…

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Likable Villain (Alan Rickman) 1:01:44

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This person died in 2016 at age 69. In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, he played a panoply of fascinating characters. He had his early successes in stage works involving the Royal Shakespeare Company. Though he was never nominated for an Academy Award, he won many accolades, but shrugged off the value of awards in general. He gained a…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (feat. podcaster Deanna Chapman) 1:04:01

1M ago1:04:01

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After the mixed reception to A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, the franchise turned to series creator Wes Craven and original star Heather Langenkamp. As our eight-part Freddy-led mega-series continues, we arrive at 1987's fan-favorite A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Podcaster Deanna Chapman joins us to discuss how directo…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge' (feat. Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer) 56:53

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How do you follow a classic like A Nightmare on Elm Street? That was the task director Jack Sholder and star Mark Patton faced with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Released less than a year later, the sequel dared to do something darker and very different, with wildly mixed results. Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer helps us break d…

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Purple Reign (Prince) 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

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This person died in 2016 at age 57. He won an Academy Award in 1985, and a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He was still a teenager when he was signed to Warner Bros Records, in a deal that included full creative control. His work inspired the formation of the Parents’ Music Resource Center, which pressured record companies into labeling a…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984) (feat. screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoudeh) 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

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Chucky made some friends. Ash got groovy with Deadites. Now it's time for Freddy Krueger to slash his way into the spotlight, as we kick off Franchise Detours' first horror mega-series since 2021 with an in-depth chat about writer/director Wes Craven's 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. In keeping with tradition, screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoude…

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Anniversary Special: Top 5 Horror Movies 50:20

2M ago50:20

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What's your favorite scary movie? To honor our THREE years as a podcast, David and Devin are giving their top 5 favorite horror movies OF ALL TIME. (Or at least, of the moment. Hey, we're allowed to change our minds.) . 11:36 - Number 5s 18:42 - Number 4s 24:50 - Number 3s 32:28 - Number 2s 37:49 - Number 1s . Follow us at: instagram.com/cadaverdog…

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'The World's End' (feat. Robert Stewart of Stew World Order) 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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As we raise our glasses to the final installment of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, Franchise Detours dives into the bittersweet, otherworldly journey of 2013's The World’s End. The film ends the series with a poignant commentary on friendship, nostalgia, and the inescapable march of time. Robert Stewart of Stew World Order joins the show to d…

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Hungarian Socialite (Zsa Zsa Gabor) 52:08

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This person died in 2016 at age 99. She appeared as a nightclub manager in Orson Welles’ 1958 “Touch of Evil”, and the same year as a sexy alien in “Queen of Outer Space”. She appeared on scores of talk shows, game shows, comedy specials, and episodic dramas. In 1989, she was arrested for slapping a police officer. She was married at least eight ti…

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'Hot Fuzz' (feat. Lauren Robinson of the Beer'd Al Podcast) 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Continuing our genre-blending trek through the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, we’re locking and loading for a deep dive into the explosive Hot Fuzz. Armed with sharp wit and a barrage of bullets, this entry takes aim at action movie conventions with a dash of murder mystery thrown in. Joining us is Lauren Robinson of the Beer’d Al Podcast. We’ll …

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'Shaun of the Dead' (feat. Clare Brunton of W-Rated) 1:11:24

2M ago1:11:24

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Just as the zombie genre returned to life, Shaun of the Dead emerged as a cult classic that redefined the landscape of horror-comedy. As we dissect the intricacies of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy in our latest mega-series, we delve into the film that set the tone for Edgar Wright's signature work. Clare Brunton of W-Rated joins us to shed li…

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INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS / THE BLOB: Communists From Outer Space (ft. Jeremiah Kipp) 1:17:39

3M ago1:17:39

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Have you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Communist Party? This month, we’re joined by director Jeremiah Kipp (Slapface, The Geechee Witch), to discuss the great red menace which must be extinguished by any means necessary! 1950s Americana is met with an existential threat in the form of shapeshifting aliens which mean to replace our way…

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Poetic Justice (Maya Angelou) 1:05:27

3M ago1:05:27

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This person died in 2014 at age 86. She was a Tony-nominated stage actress, and a calypso dancer for a period of time. In 2011 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was a college professor and a ubiquitous presence on the lecture circuit, and also made several appearances on Sesame Street. Throughout her writing, she explored the c…

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Love and OJ Jokes (Norm Macdonald) 1:07:26

3M ago1:07:26

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This person died in 2021 at age 61. He almost joined the newspaper business as a young man, but deliberately botched an interview. By 1984, he spent four months opening for the comedian Sam Kinison. His sense of humor sometimes got him in hot water. A 2018 article about him said “The dedicated fan will identify two patterns in his television work: …

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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST / THE VILLAGE: American Dream (ft. Emily Bennett) 1:36:50

4M ago1:36:50

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Ah, the American Dream: a suburban home with a white picket fence, green grass, and the perfect nuclear family. Until… ding dong! It’s the boogeyman! Filmmaker Emily Bennett (Alone With You) joins David and Devin to discuss false utopias, the repercussions of repression, and why you should always face your fears. The Dogs take on Freddy Kreuger onc…

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The Masterclass Act (Philip Seymour Hoffman) 58:30

4M ago58:30

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This person died in 2014 at age 46. His mother was a former family court judge, and his father worked for the Xerox corporation. The New York Times once said “He does terminal uncertainty better than practically anyone.” He was a sleepy-looking man with uncombed hair who favored rumpled clothes. He was perhaps the most ambitious and widely admired …

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Professor on Elm Street (Wes Craven) 47:48

4M ago47:48

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This person died in 2015 at age 76. He taught English at Westminster College in Pennsylvania, and was also a high school teacher. He directed the drama “Music of the Heart”, based on the true story of a woman who taught violin to underprivileged children in Harlem. He directed his first feature film In 1972, “Last House on the Left”. He also direct…

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PEARL / MY HEART CAN’T BEAT UNLESS YOU TELL IT TO: Family First (ft. Joseph Hernandez) 1:41:48

4M ago1:41:48

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This month, we’re joined by Joseph Hernandez, actor and festival programmer at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and South By Southwest, to discuss the blurry lines between familial obligation and unhealthy codependent relationships. Do you like vampires? We do. But this isn’t your old school Hollywood Dracula, as Thomas’ nosferatitus is treated as a s…

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Our Book is up for Pre-Order Right Now! 8:39

4M ago8:39

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grab your copy at DeathCultPress.Storenvy.comBy Henrique Couto

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Mind Traveler (Oliver Sacks) 59:03

5M ago59:03

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This person died in 2015 at age 82. When he moved to California in the early 1960s, he befriended the poet Thom Gunn, began entering weight-lifting competitions, and joined the Hells Angels on motorcycle trips to the Grand Canyon. As a medical doctor and a writer, he achieved a level of popular renown rare among scientists. He first won widespread …

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Defiant One (Sidney Poitier) 58:27

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This person died in 2022 at age 94. In 2009, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Although often simmering with repressed anger, his characters responded to injustice with quiet determination. He once wrote “I felt very much as if I were representing 18 million people with every move I made.” In a departure from acting, he directed the…

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US / THE ISLAND OF LOST SOULS: Centuries of Oppression (ft. Tori Potenza) 1:52:35

6M ago1:52:35

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Not for the ”feeble-minded!” This month, David and Devin are joined by writer/film critic Tori Potenza to talk about basically everything that’s horrible in America: systemic racism and white privilege. “Should we eugenics?” is a question posed when analyzing ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932), adapted from an H.G. Wells classic and notoriously banned whe…

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Surely You Can’t Be Serious x Famous & Gravy 1:07:20

6M ago1:07:20

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Special crossover episode! Imagine this: You’re on a desert island, and you can choose one actor or actress – and ONLY ONE – for whom you get their entire IMDb catalog to pass the time. It’s just you, a palm tree, a DVD player (streaming hasn’t reached this desert island), and the IMDb catalog of a single performer. Who would you choose? This thoug…

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Foul House (Bob Saget) 54:39

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This person died in 2022 at age 65. In his last year of college, he won a student Academy Award for a documentary. After his sister died of a rare autoimmune disease called systemic scleroderma, he became a board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation. He was cast in the 1987 Richard Pryor film, “Critical Condition.” He directed “Dirty Work”…

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Sentient Princess (Carrie Fisher) 56:41

7M ago56:41

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This person died in 2016 at age 60. She was just 19 years old when she acted in her most iconic role. She offered wry commentary in her books on the paradoxes and absurdities of the entertainment industry. Her first book was made into a movie directed by Mike Nichols. She had a recurring role on the British comedy “Catastrophe”. She dated Dan Aykro…

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THE CELL / SPHERE: Decade of the Brain (ft. Chelsea Lupkin) 1:26:43

7M ago1:26:43

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It’s a New Year, and filmmaker Chelsea Lupkin joins David and Devin, utilizing 90s pop psychology to answer the ultimate question: Is humanity evil? If underwater frights and omnipotent esoteric aliens are your cup of tea, you’ll be pleased to hear our first film is Barry Levinson’s sci-fi thriller SPHERE (1998), adapted from a book by Michael Cric…

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Minisode: Top Horror Films of 2023 34:37

7M ago34:37

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The Dogs are giving their top 5 horror films of the year! Our lists include some festival favorites, a couple international goodies, and of course the incredible studio films we were given this year. Did your favorites make our top list? . instagram.com/cadaverdogspod twitter.com/cadaverdogspod . Send us your film suggestions at: cadaverdogspodcast…

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Golden Rose (Betty White) 1:16:21

7M ago1:16:21

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This person died in 2021 at age 99. During World War II she drove a truck delivering soap, toothpaste and candy to soldiers. She began her career in radio by saying one word on a popular comedy show. In the early 1960s she was best known as a busy freelance guest with game shows as her specialty. She had a longstanding interest in animal welfare. H…

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KRAMPUS / DEAD END: Family Xmas Special (ft. Autopsy of a Horror Movie) 1:48:31

7M ago1:48:31

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Making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out who’s just plain naughty… holiday horror time is here! David and Devin are back for another X-mas special - joined by Brucker Nourse of the Autopsy of a Horror Movie podcast. The trio cover hidden Canadian gem DEAD END (2003) and Michael Dougherty’s KRAMPUS (2015). These films hit just about every fe…

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Let's Get Metaphysical (Olivia Newton-John) 48:26

7M ago48:26

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This person died in 2022 at age 83. She amassed number 1 hits, chart-topping albums, and four records that sold more than two million copies each. Her consistently benign music and initial squeaky-clean image caused many to compare her to Doris Day. More than anything else, she was likable, even beloved. For years she was a prominent advocate for c…

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S02E22 "Life Sentence" and a Very Fond Farewell 1:10:39

8M ago1:10:39

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"A convicted murderer is trapped by a psychiatric counselor." As we wrap up our podcast we give thanks and discuss the future. Also Freddy stops by with some words...By Henrique Couto

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Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) | Do You Even Movie? 1:05:50

8M ago1:05:50

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It's Christmas time in 80s London, but no one's getting merry with a serial killer on the loose knocking off anyone dressed like Santa. Unwrap a barrage of quirky characters, brutal slayings, & the easiest killer to guess as Henrique & David discuss a personal holiday favorite of both, the 1984 Euro Slasher "Don't Open Till Christmas directed by & …

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Father of the Bride (William Goldman) 58:27

8M ago58:27

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This person died in 2018 at age 87. He wrote his most famous screenplay while teaching creative writing at Princeton University. Eight of his films each grossed more than $100 million domestically. He was called the world’s greatest and most famous living screenwriter. Even so, he was an outspoken critic of the movie industry, and made headlines wh…

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S02E21 “Prisoner of Love” 1:01:52

8M ago1:01:52

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"A minister (Vincent Baggetta) attempts to save a young woman from death row." E-mail us about ANYTHING at FreddysNightmaresPod@gmail.com If you want to find out more about Freddy's Nightmares and our show check out http://FreddysNightmares.comBy Henrique Couto

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If Looks Could Kill (1991) | Do You Even Movie? 1:10:33

8M ago1:10:33

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Take a First-Class Trip to France with Henrique & David as they are tackling the 1991 forgotten James Bond Jr knock off "If Looks Could Kill" directed by William Dear, starring Richard Grieco & Roger Rees. Find out what happens when a High School student gets mistaken for a Secret Agent assigned to take down world leader gone mad as our hosts discu…

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S02E20 "Dust to Dust" 54:02

8M ago54:02

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"Cannibals (Sandahl Bergman, Tony Dow, Amy Lyndon) consume a tainted feast." E-mail us about ANYTHING at FreddysNightmaresPod@gmail.com If you want to find out more about Freddy's Nightmares and our show check out http://FreddysNightmares.comBy Henrique Couto

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) | Do You Even Movie? 1:18:31

8M ago1:18:31

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Hit the road with Henrique & David as they take you through the quintessential Thanksgiving classic "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" directed by John Huges, starring Steve Martin & John Candy. Find out how our hosts discovered this film? What stars were originally up for the roles of Neal & Del? What makes this film a staple for every November? What…

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Higher Power (Bill Russell) 1:03:23

8M ago1:03:23

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This person died in 2022 at age 88. He was once described by his coach as “the single most devastating force in the history of the game.” He took part in the 1963 March on Washington and was seated in the front row for Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech. In 2011, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He is remembered for hi…

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Inventing our Own "Nightmare on Elm Street" Video Game 1:01:46

8M ago1:01:46

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Dave and Henrique brainstorm a Nightmare on Elm Street game they would love to play on a modern video game console. E-mail us about ANYTHING at FreddysNightmaresPod@gmail.com If you want to find out more about Freddy's Nightmares and our show check out http://FreddysNightmares.comBy Henrique Couto

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