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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

All Episodes

01:08:24

STAY ALIVE (2006) ft. Kat & Jazz // Wi-Fi or Die

Specter Cinema Club ·

2023/07/11

Grab your headsets, we're pressing the start button on Stay Alive with Kat & Jazz from the Girl, That's Scary Podcast! We discuss the film's early take on online gaming, the untapped potential, and another depiction of Elizabeth Bathory. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!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 giving Tragedy Girls a like & followStalk Kat & Jazz on social media:Kat's TwitterJazz's

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01:33:40

SPREE (2020) // Wi-Fi or Die

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2023/07/04

Hop in, losers; we're live-streaming this joy ride! DeVaughn & Garrett kick off "Wi-Fi or Die" month, exploring the terrors of the internet. First up is the social media slasher Spree: taking a look at social isolation, switching up the found footage formula, and the detailed depiction of YouTube/TikTok culture. 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 while you're at it! Next week, dialing up some old school

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01:39:20

MALIGNANT (2021) ft. Reyna Cervantes // Celebration...

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2023/06/27

IT'S TIME TO CUT OUT THE CANCER! We're closing out our Celebration of Camp on a high note with the surprise bonkers hit, Malignant. Returning guest Reyna Cervantes (Bloody Disgusting, Fangoria) joins the conversation to tackle the many sub-genres within, James Wan's horror legacy legacy, and the instant (queer) iconography of Gabriel. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we start a new

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01:27:09

BLOOD GAMES (1990) ft. Robbie Banfitch // Celebration...

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2023/06/20

Batter up! Garrett & DeVaughn are joined by director Robbie Banfitch (The Outwaters) to discuss exploitation survival film Blood Games. We're discussing how the camp premise puts you off guard for the serious content, a female directing rape-revenge, and apparently Vanderpump Rules? Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!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 cut the cancer with MalignantStalk Robbie on social

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01:24:33

DEATH BECOMES HER (1992) ft. Mo Grotha // Celebration...

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2023/06/13

If you're not down for our Celebration of Camp this Pride Month, then you're FLAAAACID! This week, we're forever young with Mo Grotha (Goingmomo Cosplay) as we discuss the screwball body horror Death Becomes Her. Topics include the feminine fear of aging, platonic codependency, and the subtle drag influence. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, step up to the plate with Blood GamesStalk

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01:36:31

DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971) ft. Cass Clarke //...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2023/06/06

Happy Pride Month to all you beautiful ghouls, phantoms, and specters out there! In our third annual coverage of queer films, we're celebrating the concept of CAMP. First up, Cass Clarke (Slash Film, The Caretaker) joins the boys to discuss the poster child for lesbian vampire films! We're looking at the poetic dialogue, whimsical kills, and exploration of gender roles in a relationship. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5

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01:19:11

Horror Remake Wish List ft. Matt Donato // Remake MAYnia

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2023/05/30

After a month of double duty comparing remakes with their original films, the Specters are switching it up to close the month with a listacle episode! Though there are many horror remakes out there, the surface has barely been scratched: returning guest Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) joins us to discuss films that we would like to see get a redo. Also wishing DeVaughn a happy birthday! Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5

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01:48:14

SUSPIRIA (1977 & 2018) // Remake MAYnia

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2023/05/23

It's time to take a bow as we dance our way our of remakes, as we discuss the reimagining of Suspiria! The boys discuss the vast stylistic differences, depictions of witchcraft, and once again debate if less is more. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we switch gears a bit with a discussion on dream remakes.Stalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk

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01:52:59

THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974 & 2003) ft. Trace...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2023/05/16

Time to get hot & sweaty over an all-time horror great, as well as one of the more iconic remakes: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! Returning guest Trace Thurman (Horror Queers) joins us to discuss the similar yet distinct tones, Sawyers vs Hewitts, the remake template, and the different depictions of Leatherface. 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 while you're at it! Next week, we're putting our ballet shoes

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01:53:42

CARRIE (1976 & 2002) ft. Jesse Krempel // Remake MAYnia

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2023/05/09

We're not gonna laugh at you, promise! DeVaughn & Garrett are joined by Jesse Krempel (Cult Cinema Circle) to discuss the 1976 De Palma classic Carrie, as well as the 2002 made-for-TV remake. We discuss the depictions of Carrie, additional scenes from the book, and why the 2002 version is more interesting than the 2013 version. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit! 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 getting hot

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01:23:57

MANIAC (1981 & 2013) // Remake MAYnia

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2023/05/02

Shaking things up, this month DeVaughn & Garrett are compare/contrasting remakes side-by-side with their original film. First up is Maniac discussing the change in POV styles, location change, and how the casting of Frank drastically changes the character. 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 while you're at it! Next week, they're all laughing at you as we talk Carrie (the 1976 and 2002 versions).Stalk

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01:45:05

EVIL DEAD RISE (2023) ft. Amber T // SCC #130

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2023/04/25

The Mother of all evil is here! Garrett & DeVaughn are joined by Amber T (Horn.Blood.Fire Podcast, Ghouls Mag, Fangoria) to discuss Evil Dead Rise. We're discussing the maternal themes, the distinct tone, praising Maggot Mommy, and ranking the film among the rest of the Evil Dead franchise. 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 while you're at it! Next week, we're treading into new territory coverieng our

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01:15:49

ASH VS EVIL DEAD: Season 3 (2018) // SCC #129

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2023/04/18

It's one last rodeo for the Ghost Beaters as Devaughn & Garrett tackle the final season of Ash vs Evil Dead. The boy's discuss the underwhelming season in regards to its cancellation and what could have been, as well as discuss its connections to the film series and future animated series. This is also our4/20 episode, so we discuss our favorite horror movie stoners. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while

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01:19:26

ASH VS EVIL DEAD: Season 2 (2016) // SCC #128

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2023/04/11

The boys forge on through Ash Vs Evil Dead: Season 2 aka Evil Dead: Homecoming aka Evil Dead: Kill Baal. Much praise for the strong honed-in tone, while the pacing takes a dip. We head to Ash's hometown of Elk Grove for a Stephen King-esque continuation of the series. 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 while you're at it! Next week, we conclude this short series as we discuss the third and final season of Ash

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01:23:36

ASH VS EVIL DEAD: Season 1 (2015) // SCC #127

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2023/04/04

Hop in the Delta, losers: we're going deadite hunting! Garrett & DeVaughn are hitting the road with the Ghostbeaters as we tackle our first TV series "Ash vs Evil Dead". We're discussing its translation to TV, the tone, our favorite episodes, and the evolution of our antihero Ash. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!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 going underground to chat giant bugs in MimicStalk Garrett on

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01:14:44

MIMIC (1997) ft. Xero Gravity // New York, New Gore

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2023/03/28

We had multiple technical difficulties, sorry that Garrett sounds like he is an abandoned subway tunnel!There's only one way out of New York and that's through the roach-infested underground! The boys are joined by Xero Gravity (Blerdy Massacre) to discuss Guillermo Del Toro's Mimic. We dive into mad scientist tropes, Del Toro's early fascination with monsters, and the ultimately wasted potential of this scary yet relevant premise. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every

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01:13:04

HABIT (1997) // New York, New Gore

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2023/03/21

Is The City That Never Sleeps filled with vampires or simply alcoholics? DeVaughn & Garrett bite into Larry Fessenden's indie gem Habit! We're talking about how the film's ambiguous vampire lore and depiction of the New York lifestyle is used to tell a compelling character drama about stress & grief. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!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 going underground to chat giant bugs

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02:16:05

SCREAM 6 (2023) ft. Adrian Rae & Mikey Chu // New...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2023/03/14

Ghostface is lacing up the Timbs to terrorize New York in Scream 6. Joining us in the Big Apple is Adrian Rae (Slash Her Podcast) and returning guest Mikey Chu (Woodsboro Retrospective) to tackle the latest entry, weighing in on everything from the Core Four to the bonkers energy radiating from the third act. Stay tuned for our rankings of the cold opens and the series as a whole. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars

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01:08:08

BASKET CASE (1982) // New York, New Gore

Specter Cinema Club ·

2023/03/07

What nightmares are in store for the boys in the City That Never Sleeps? Garrett & DeVaughn head to New York with our pod equipment in a wicker basket talking the microbudget sleeze-fest, Basket Case. The boys discuss the many genres within from creature-feature to exploitation films, as well as Henenlotter's ambition despite the $35,000 budget. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week,

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01:36:22

THE SIXTH SENSE (1999) ft. Cameron Rice //...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2023/02/28

Did y'all really think we weren't gonna cover M. Night's most career defining film? Cameron Rice (Photographer/Filmmaker) returns talk everything The Sixth Sense: breaking ghost story conventions, Haley Joel Osment's spectacular performance, and of course "the twist" of it all. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!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 kicking off our next series in the Big Apple talkin Basket CaseStalk

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