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PODCAST

Specter Cinema Club

DeVaughn Taylor

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 editing

tv & film film reviews

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01:02:50

DOUBLE LOVER (2017) ft. Joe Lipsett // Thrill Me,...

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2024/02/06

It's February and we're all hot & bothered as we lube up for a month of erotic thrillers! First up, we take a stop in France to dicuss Double Lover with returning guest Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers). We're discussing sexual taboos, blurring of reality, and the difference between French & American erotic thrillers. There's also pegging in this one!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we dream of infidelity talkin Eyes

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01:20:19

SALTBURN (2023) // Favorites of '22

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2024/01/30

There's only one way to conclude our coverage on 2023 and that's to dance nakedly through the halls of Saltburn. Garrett & DeVaughn look back on the conversations surrounding the divisive film, as well as breakdown its sub-genres including: erotic thriller, social satire, gothic drama, and a haunted house without ghosts. You better not kill the groove! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's getting steamy with

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06:42

Watching The Watchlist #2 (INSIDE, POSSUM, December...

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2024/01/26

Here's a short clip of Watching the Watchlist, the Patreon exclusive show where DeVaughn & Garrett recap there months on Letterboxd and recommend each other films to watch for the first time off their respective watchlists. For December, Garrett was assigned Inside (2007) while DeVaughn received Possum (2018). Full episode is available for on $3 in our Creature Feature tier on Patreon. Enter The Phantom Zone now for more bonus content!Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone

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01:32:04

WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023) ft. Mary Beth McAndrews //...

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2024/01/23

Break out the apple ice cream, we're talking about When Evil Lurks! Mary Beth McAndrews (Scarred For Life Podcast) joins the boys to break down possession via viral disease, F*ck Them Kids cinema, and the joys of when Evil wins. Don't forget the rules...or pompously ignore them like Pedro, your choice!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to dance nakedly through the halls of SaltburnSpecter Cinema Club is now on

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01:42:05

GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) ft. Matt Donatto //...

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2024/01/16

Time to hop on a boat and battle a Kaiju monster with the boys discussing Godzilla Minus One. Donato makes the 5 time appearance club as he joins DeVaughn & Garrett breaking down the aquatic horror inspirations, culturally specific trauma, and learning to let those around you into your life. Oh yeah, and the Black Air Force menace that is Godzilla. These aren't tears, its just sea water in our eyes!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at

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02:12:54

BEAU IS AFRAID (2023) // Favorites of '23

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2024/01/09

Have a bottle of water to swallow a hefty pill of an episode as we kick off our first review of 2024...with a re-record because DeVaughn lost the episode (hence the lateness). Garrett's pick for favorites month is the surrealist horror odyssey Beau Is Afraid. We're breaking down the unique story structure, themes of autonomy & decision-making, and the divisive response to Ari Aster's third film. Hail Satan, Shoot Dope, K*ll Children, F*ck the Pope!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so

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01:20:43

Favorite Genre Films of 2023 ft. Zoë Rose Smith //...

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2024/01/02

Time to kick off the New Year by reflecting on the genre films of 2023! Zoë Rose Smith (Ghouls Magazine, Our Bloody Obsession) joins the boys to discuss our individual Top 4 lists, give out some awards, and talk about what we anticipate for 2024. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, it's time to chat our favorite genre films of 2023!Specter Cinema Club is now on

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01:48:27

THE THING (1981) Full Movie Commentary Track //...

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2023/12/29

As a holiday gift, we're giving you guys another full length commentary track before we lock up the bonus content on Patreon. DeVaughn & Garrett decided to cozy up with John Carpenter's chilly classic The Thing (1981). Get your film ready (blu-ray or streaming) at 0:00:00 and hit play when this track hits the 1:00 minute mark! We had a controller snafu at a certain point but get you guys re-alligned shortly after. Still working out some kinks with these! Patreon coming in 2024! New main feed

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01:30:37

THE EXORCIST (1973) ft. Jay Krieger // Save Your Soul

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2023/12/26

In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the last regular episode of the year goes out to The Exorcist! Returning guest Jay Krieger (Safe Room Popdcast) joins the boys in discussing the films incredible legacy from the way it weaves in many sub-genres and the fear it still garners decades later. It's always an excellent day for an exorcism!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, it's time to chat our favorite

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01:04:50

SAINT MAUD (2021) // Save Your Soul

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2023/12/19

We're not wasting any pain as we continue our possession movies coverage discussing Saint Maud. Topics included evangelist fanatics, spiritual hypocrisy, and autonomy in death. May the power of Christ cum-pel you!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're sucking cocks in hell discussing The Exorcist for its 50th AnniversaryHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social

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01:16:56

EVENT HORIZON (1997) ft. Iona Smith // Save Your Soul

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2023/12/12

Can you get possessed in space? Of course you can, anything is possible with Sam Neil! That's right, the boys are joined by Ghouls Magazine contributor Iona Smith to discuss Event Horizon. We're in zero gravity discussing a haunted house in space, the fabled director's cut, and why we need Laurence Fishburne in more horror films. Hold on to those eyeballs!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we're not

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01:01:24

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) // Save Your Soul

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2023/12/05

Time for a new theme as we try to save our souls chatting "possession movies" this December. First up, we move into a haunted house discussing The Amityville Horror (unfortunately not the remake). Topics include setting a template, possessed performances, and domestic horrors of the housing market. Get your firewood ready!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, our souls aren't even safe in space as we talk Event HorizonHaunt

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56:03

Watching the Watchlist #1 (THE STYLIST, SHIN...

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2023/12/01

In anticipation of our Patreon launch, check out the debut of our brand new side-show: Watching the Watchlist. These will be monthly episodes for our "Found Footage Tier" patrons where Garrett & DeVaughn recap the films they watched that month, as well as recommending each other films from their respective Letterboxd watchlists! First up, DeVaughn recommends personal favorite The Stylist for Garrett while DeVaughn checks out Shin Godzilla in anticipation for Godzilla Minus OnePatreon coming in

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01:17:27

ROPE (1948) ft. Alicia Malone // The Hitch is Back

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2023/11/28

Time to close out our time with Alfred Hitchcock with maybe the most Hitchcockian film Rope! We're joined by film author Alicia Malone (TCM Host) as we break down the queer themes, the innovative filmmaking techniques, and the film as Hitchcock's cinematic thesis on suspense. Don't open that trunk, just listen to the episode!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we're getting possessed by a house in

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01:20:50

BLOOD RAGE (1987) Full Movie Commentary Track //...

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2023/11/23

There's only one way to spend Thanksgiving and that's with a lot of cranberry sauce! As a treat, we're giving you a taste of bonus content coming to Patreon in 2024. One thing we'll be doing are movie commentaries and there was no better film to start with than the psychosexual Thanksgiving classic Blood Rage! Get your film ready (blu-ray or streaming) at 0:00:00 and hit play when this track the 1:00 minute mark! Apologies for extra background noise and the quiet spots while we were smoking lol

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01:23:46

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951) ft. Tyler MacIntyre //...

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2023/11/21

The boys are ready to swap murders with Tyler MacIntyre (director of Tragedy Girls) as we discuss Hitchcock's stalker thriller Strangers on a Train. We're talking the consequences of societal norms, Robert Walker's chilling performance as Bruno, and a little bit about Tyler's latest film It's a Wonderful Knife! Take a hit and pass that spooky shitNew episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we're hosting a

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01:28:32

THE BIRDS (1963) ft. Lexi Van Dyke // The Hitch Is Back

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2023/11/14

Don't fall in love or it'll cause the end of the world...we think? The boys are joined by Lexi Van Dyke (Schooled By Cinema Podcast) to discuss Hitchcock's (slightly controvserial) film The Birds. We discuss the drastic tonal shift, the odd love square of characters, and how this film is much darker than you remember. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week,

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01:30:12

REAR WINDOW (1954) // The Hitch Is Back

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2023/11/07

We're kicking it old school for Garrett's birthday month theme (it's actually in December but we have reasons) as we take dive into the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock! The boys discuss a complicated romance, the power of limited perspective, and Hitchcock's insane directorial prowess. Don't move from that window and enjoy!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fend off animal attacks while discussing The BirdsHaunt

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46:32

SAW TRAPS TOURNAMENT ft. Noah DeGeorge & Blayne...

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2023/11/03

In part 2 of our BOOK OF SAW special, Blayne & Noah stuck around to go through our Best Traps Bracket (as polled by the internet). We break things down by look of the trap, escapability, pain threshhold, and context within the story. Were we on the same page as the People's Choice on Twitter? Let the games begin!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're peeping through our neighbor's Rear WindowHaunt Blaye on social

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02:47:15

RANKING EVERY SAW FILM ft. Blayne, Audra, and Noah //...

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2023/10/31

No better way to close out Spooky Season than a double-stuffed episode all about the Book of Saw. We're here to rank all 10 films with residents of Saw City: Blayne Waterloo (Ladies & Ligaments Podcast), ItsAudraw (Digital Artist), and Noah DeGeorge (Scum and Villainy Podcast). Stay tuned for a bonus episode of us going through the Best Traps Bracket. Let the game begin!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're peeping

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