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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

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01:18:08

EVIL DEAD TRAP (1988) ft. Amber T // Techno-Terror

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2025/07/08

We're back with another pick from one of our "Arthouse Cinema" Tier Patrons (Not So Cool beans) discussing Evil Dead Trap directed by Toshiharu Ikeda. Amber T (Fangoria) is back to lend her Japanese Horror expertise as we discuss all things snuff film exploitation, giallo influences, and some cultural context to try and make sense of this bizarre film. This one is for those who don't sleep!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next

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01:28:30

UPGRADE (2018) // Techno-Terror

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2025/07/01

Surprise, doing this podcast for 5 years was actually to take over your phones and devices to take over the world! The boys kick off a month of technology-based horror movies discussing Upgrade by Leigh Whannell. We're talking about self-driving cars, loss of autonomy, embracing change, and the looming threat of AI. It's not too late to submit, give us full control!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we check out a pick

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01:32:41

PSYCHO IV: THE BEGINNING (1990) ft. Terry Mesnard //...

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2025/06/24

Before checking out of the Bates Motel, we must learn how all this madness began! Terry Mesnard (Scarred for Life) is back to disucss Psycho IV: The Beginning directed by Mick Garris. We're talking the psychosexual shenanigans, Perkins health, and rank the 4 films of this franchise. Drop your keys in the box on your way out!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, a new month takes into the terrifying world of technology as we

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01:01:23

PSYCHO III (1986) // Perkins Pride

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2025/06/17

Continuing through the series, the boys are onto Psycho III directed by Anthony Perkins himself. We're talkin how straight this movie feels, the increased sleaziness, and this film's place during the height of the slasher boom. This is definitely a movie that happened!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we pack our bags for our last night at the Bates Motel discussing Psycho IV: The Beginning. Enter The Phantom Zone to

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01:31:35

PSYCHO II (1983) // Perkins Pride

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2025/06/10

The people never thought they'd go back to Bates Motel after 23 years, yet here we are! The boys continue their celebration of Anthony Perkins talking Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin. We're talking maintaining the original feel with new sub-genres, the evolution of Norman Bates as a character, and this film as the original legacy sequel. Come on in, the toasted cheese sandwiches are hot!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next

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02:10:42

PSYCHO (1960) // Perkins Pride

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2025/06/03

It's time for annual Pride Month celebration and this year, we're covering an unlikely franchise. The boys are talking the 4, yes four, Psycho movies starring the late, great, queer actor Anthony Perkins. Kicking things off is the Hitchcock classic, in which we discuss various topics such as its horror legacy, the queer subtext, the dated gender discussions, and the Bates Motel TV series. Check yourself in, we. got vacancy!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5

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01:30:13

SINISTER (2012) // Creepy Compositions

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2025/05/27

Wrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister. We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off Pride Month with the iconic classic Psycho. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly

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01:28:40

THE CHANGELING (1980) ft. Brian Keiper // Sinister...

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2025/05/20

The boys settle in for a cozy ghost story as we discuss The Changeling directed by Peter Medak. Brian Keiper (Bloody Disgusting) joins into discuss grief, heartbreak, and music as a means of communication and legacy. Let Lil Joseph hop on the track, Paul!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we watch some snuff as we discuss Sinister. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show

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01:30:51

THE DEVIL'S CANDY (2017) ft. Mae Shults // Sinister...

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2025/05/13

We have sold our souls for rock & roll! The boys are once again joined by musician/podcaster Mae Shults to discuss The Devil's Candy directed by Sean Byrne. We discuss the metal aesthetic influences, Ethan Embry's hot bod, and the rare possession movie without an exorcism. If you play the pod loud enough, you can't hear him!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hop across the pond to discuss The Changeling! Enter The

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01:27:00

PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974) // Sinister Sounds

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2025/05/06

New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social

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01:13:49

THE EMPTY MAN (2020) // Subgenre Switch-Ups

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2025/04/29

Time to discuss the film that inspired this month's theme, Mikey Chu returns to unravel the secrets of The Empty Man directed by David Prior. The boys discuss how this film evolves from an urban legend to pure cosmic horror, as well as theorize on what actually happened. Thought + concentration + time = podcast!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the mysteries behind The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to

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01:45:46

SINNERS (2025) // Subgenre Switch-Ups

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2025/04/22

Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners, which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do yourself a favor and see the film in theaters! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next

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01:03:01

LIFEFORCE (1985) // Subgenre Switch-Ups

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2025/04/15

Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we uncover the secrets of The Empty Man. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly

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01:37:25

KILL LIST (2011) ft. Jay Krieger // Subgenre Switch-Ups

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2025/04/08

3 targets on the Kill List, 3 podcasting boys just trying to make a living. The boys are joined by All-Star Specter Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcasts) to discuss the part domestic drama/part hitman thriller/part cult ritual/ film by Ben Wheatley. Over the top violence, dark comedy, and confronting the darkness within. Abracadabra!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 real horny in space talkin

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01:17:48

ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (2017) // Sub-Genre Switches

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2025/04/01

New month, new theme! The boys are talking films with the wildest "sub-genre switches", films that keep youy on your toes. Starting off is One Cut of the Dead, a Japanese zombie flick that is not at all what it seems. As per the theme, we reiterate that our conversations are always full spoilers. Pom!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a double blind watch of Kill List. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of

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01:34:04

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022) // Daddy Cronenberg

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2025/03/25

For the culmination of our David Cronenberg coverage, the boys discuss his long anticipated return to genre film Crimes of the Future. We discuss the film as a final thesis project, rapid evolution, and his complicated relationship with the term "body horror". Pain does indeed have a functionNew 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 into unknown territory discussing Kill List. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all

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01:35:42

EXISTENZ (1999) ft. Rocco T. Thompson // Daddy...

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2025/03/18

Time to plug in, baby! Rocco T. Thompson (The Lady Killers Podcast) returns to play a little VR with the boys as we discuss eXistenZ. We're talkin bio-ports, bone guns, videogame-ception, and the need/desire to escape into media. Featuring Willem Dafoe as Gas!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we plug eXistenZ into our bio-ports! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show

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01:28:58

VIDEODROME (1983) ft. Allie Goertz // Daddy Cronenberg

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2025/03/11

The revolution will be televised...or will it? The boys are joined by Allie Goertz to discuss Videodrome, directed by the man of the month David Cronenberg. We had a wonderfully existential conversation on Cronenberg's prophetic ways and how his fears of technology have only increased over the decades. Plus plenty of talk about flesh guns and the stomachussy. Long live the new flesh!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we

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01:16:25

RABID (1977) // Daddy Cronenberg

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2025/03/04

This March, the boys are celebrating the filmography of David Cronenberg for his birthday! First up is his sophomore effort Rabid. We're discussing more epidemic horror, Cronenberg's early directorial style, and his early fascination with holes. Make sure you got that thang (vaccination card) on 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 end our Black History Month coverage with Run Sweetheart Run! Enter The Phantom Zone to

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01:24:25

RUN SWEETHEART RUN (2022) ft. Zena Dixon // Black...

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2025/02/25

It's time to close out our "Black (Final) Girl Magic" series withthe most recent entry, Run Sweetheart Run directed by Shana Feste. Zena Dixon (Bloody Disgusting Podcast) joins the boys to discuss off-camera violence, gratuitous period blood, and themes of female empowerment/solidarity. Get your 7 outfit changes ready and don't crease the Air Forces!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we enter a new month celebrating David

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