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The Pod and the Pendulum

The Pod and The Pendulum is a new horror movie podcast covering every movie in every franchise. From heavy hitters like Friday the 13th, to the direct-to-video titles like Subspecies, we’ve got you covered. We feature guests on every show in order to discuss their love of movies like The Blair Witch Project, Scream, Alien, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Jaws, Halloween, The Conjuring, and many more. Support the show and become a patron today at www.patreon.com/podandthependulum and get access to

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01:58:29

SAW II

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/09/05

We're back to play another game. This week Mike, Devaughn and Ariel are joined by Kat Hughes (Ghouls Magazine) to talk about the return of Billy the Puppet. Coming just one year after the surprising success of SAW, its sequel up the traps, ups the carnage, ups the victims, ups the gore, and ups what we learn about ya boi Jigsaw. All these are good things! Unfortunately it also ups the Wahlberg, giving us a former New Kid on the Block in the "corrupt cop/pissed off divorced dad" in its central role

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03:16:32

SAW (2004)

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/08/21

This week we kick off a new franchise and dig into one of the most divisive yet successful series of the past 20 years. We kick off our SAW coverage with James Wan and Leigh Whanell’s debut effort and we discuss the merits of this movie and why it gets harshly judged on what it wrought in the aftermath of its success. We talk about the struggle it took to bring this low budget thriller to the big screen, and how it almost wound u on the dustbin of the direct to DVD pipeline before being rescued by

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02:00:26

”BARBENHEIMER” Our BARBIE & OPPENHEIMER Episode

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/08/09

This week Mike is joined by old podcasting pal Jennferatu (The Losers Club, Girls On the Boys, Psychoanalysis, Dread Central, Bloody Disgusting) to talk about the twin headed beast that is slaying all at the box-office right now: Bsrbie and Oppenheimer. Along with speculating why these two movies are more connected than they appear on the surface, and why they're resonating with audiences at the moment, we talk about the themes of masculinity and patriarchy as portrayed in each movie. We discuss the

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01:38:43

JAWS THE REVENGE

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/07/31

Horror fans are a forgiving bunch, and its rare that a movie's reputation is so bad that it sours viewers forever, and effectively kills the franchise. Jaws The Revenge is that special exception-the critical and commercial bomb that serves as the death knell for the Jaws series. This week Mike and Devaughn are joined by Shawn Murphy (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies) have a lively debate on this one, and we think it's far more entertaining than watching the movie itself. From the logistics of sharks

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01:20:15

JAWS 3

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/07/24

This week Mike is joined by Sarah Stubbs (Geeks Who Eat, Final Girls Feast) to talk about Jaws 3. We talk about the spoof movie that could have been, the prominent role cocaine played in this movie, not-so special effects, the Oscar curse, the logistics of a shark entering a landlocked city and so much more. Enter the third dimension of...something.

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02:06:08

JAWS 2

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/07/17

Just when we’re thinking it's safe to go back in the waters, there’s another monster episode ready to swallow us whole. Mike, Rachel and Brian are joined by Trace Thurman of the Horror Queers podcast for a deep dive into what might be the second greatest shark movie of all time. We talk about the troubled history behind getting this movie off the ground, fist fights between directors and leading men, the slasher elements that rear their head throughout the movie and the shift of focus onto the teens

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01:14:27

HORROR AT THE 2023 HALFWAY POINT

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/07/10

With just over half of 2023 in the books, Mike, Ariel and Rachel take a look at the year so far. We talk about the reemergence of fun horror, our hopes that trauma horror takes a breather, the indies that have surprised us, & what we look forward to in the second half of the year. We also discuss whether it's been another banner year or the genre, or a bit of a let down given the highs of 2022.

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03:24:33

JAWS (1975)

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/07/03

This week we dip our toes into a discussion of one of the most beloved blockbuster and scary movies of all time. Just in time to celebrate its 48th anniversary (celebrating 50 is for suckers) Mike, Ariel and guest Clayton Jones (from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast) are talkin' sharkin', talkin' working for a living, and if that's the case then we're talking about JAWS. A big movie deserves a big episode, and we go extra deep this week to talk about all the headaches and behind the

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02:00:17

JOHN CARPENTER JUNE: PRINCE OF DARKNESS

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/06/26

Our look back at the works of John Carpenter wraps up with 1987's PRINCE OF DARKNESS. Mike, Stephen & Devaughn discuss whether the melding of religion and theoretical physics works. As the middle chapter in Carpenter's loose "apocalypse trilogy" we talk the eerie vibes this ones gives off, Carpenter's desire to go back to his indie roots after being burned by studio filmmaking, the queer undertones characters like Walter give off and why this one is often overlooked when people discuss the Master of

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01:46:03

JOHN CARPENTER JUNE: THE FOG

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/06/20

John Carpenter June continues with his take on the classic ghost story, 1980's THE FOG. Mike and Stephen take about why this one feels a bit underappreciated, the beauty and the horror contained within Antonio Bay, the chemistry between Tom Atkins and Jaime Lee Curtis, and start our appreciation society for the lovely and badass Adrienne Barbeau. We had a lot of fun with this one, and it's a loose discussion we think you're gonna love.

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01:50:43

JOHN CARPENTER JUNE: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/06/12

This month we're celebrating the Master of Horror as we talk about three of his most iconic films. Up first, the 1981 post-apocalyptic science fiction, action, thriller Escape From New York. Mike, Stephen, Devaughn and Rachel talk all things Snake Plissken and why Carpenter's troupe still holds up today. Coming of the success of Halloween, Escape sits in the middle of an unprecedented run of genre masterpieces, and it gave Kurt Russell the chance to get out from under Disney's thumb and become one

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01:46:31

HELL HOUSE LLC 3: LAKE OF FIRE

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/06/05

Mike and Devaughn are here to debate the final chapter in the Hell House LLC trilogy. Like Russell Winn and Andrew Tully, your hosts find themselves on opposing ideological lines as we break down the strengths and the flaws of this found footage picture.

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01:25:05

HELL HOUSE LLC 2: THE ABADDON HOTEL

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/05/30

Mike and Rachel discuss Hell House 2. The middle chapter of a trilogy can always be tough, especially after a strong first act. We talk about some of the limitations of this one while also trying to highlight some reasons why you might want to make a return to the Abaddon.

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02:11:27

HELL HOUSE LLC

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/05/23

The Abaddon hotel...you can check in but you can never leave. We're back with a new franchise, kicking things off with one of the best found footage movies of the past decade: HELL HOUSE LLC. Mike and Nichole are joined by the fantastic Mary Beth McAndrews (Dread Central editor in chief, Scarred For Life podcast cohost) who just might love found footage movies more than anyone on the planet. We talk about what sets a good pseudo-documentary from the poor, have a lively discussion on the fuck boy of

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01:57:55

EVIL DEAD RISE

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/05/15

All right you titty sucking parasites, our latest episode closes the chapter on the Book of the Evil Dead for now. We're joined by guest Matt Donato (IGN, Ceritifed Forgotten) to talk about the move on up from a cabin in the woods to a high rise apartment in LA, how the family dynamics make this latest installment special, plus what the actual hell happened at the SXSW Q&A? All that and more this week.

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01:22:13

THE COLLECTION

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/05/01

This week Mike and Ari talk The Collection, which offers less torture and more of an escape room /haunted house vibe this time around. We talk our favorite over the top set pieces; why Arkin makes for such a great returning hero; ponder the logistics of securing the real estate, equipment & manpower to set up these complex traps and murder devices. Plus, for your consideration-a third movie in this series might be more important than a cure for cancer.

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01:51:10

THE COLLECTOR

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/04/24

This week we make our first foray into the 2000s genre of "Torture Porn" with our look back at 2009's The Collector. Starting as a potential SAW prequel, this one combines the heist genre with Rube Goldberg inspired traps and torture devices for a bloody good time. We look at the film's conflicted anti-hero and silent but deadly villain, explore the history of the torture porn subgenre and look at where horror was when this made its debut. Plus, we ask what differentiates torture porn from its

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02:38:45

THE PURGE Television Series PLUS Series Rankings

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/04/10

This week we have TWO shows wrapped up in one. First, Mike and Rachel break down the two seasons of The Purge TV show, which ran on the USA Network in 2018 and 2019. The series offers a fascinating deeper view into Purge events, especially the standout second season which mostly shows the build up in between Purges, and serves as a great lead in for Election Year. After that, Mike, Nichole and Ari deliver the crews series rankings. Which entry will come out on top, and which ones will be left

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01:49:27

THE FOREVER PURGE

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/04/03

This week Mike and Devaughn wrap up their coverage of The Purge movies with the entry that asks, "What happens when purgers decide one night of murder is no longer enough?" We explore the socio-political themes that permeate the movie, as well as the very real world policies this one takes square aim at. Fear not, we're not here to lecture as we talk about the continued action / horror dynamics and exploitation roots of the last, for now, Purge films.

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02:34:55

SCREAM 6

The Pod and the Pendulum ·

2023/03/27

This week we’ve assembled our own “core four” to breakdown Scream 6, the latest entry in the long running slasher series / meta-commentary on horror movies themselves. Mike is joined by co-hosting regulars Jessica Scott (We Who Walk Here) & Stephen Foxworthy (Disenfranchised pod). We also welcome on to the show Reyna Cervantes (lead gaming critic Bloody Disgusting). Reyna has the enviable task of tackling this trio of Ghostface killers as she’s the only one of the group high on this year’s entry. We

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