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Dismembering Horror

Dismembering Horror

Join us on Dismembering Horror as we explore the vast and varied world of horror movies. From cult classics to modern masterpieces (and everything in between), we break down what worked (and what didn"t) and provide a unique, filmmaker"s perspective on the genre.

tv & film

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Episode 190 - Halloween Ends

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/10/27

Well, we’ve finally arrived at the end. The big question on everyone’s mind: will Laurie Strode triumph over evil, or will Michael Myers plunge his knife deep into the heart of the queen of the final girls once and for all? Or perhaps the bigger question...will it be any good? For the THIRTEENTH installment of the Halloween franchise, the filmmakers put to question the role of evil in Haddonfield and the effects it’s had. Although not everyone seemed to feel the same way, Ryan and Tim were very

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Episode 189 - The Hills Have Eyes (1977) with special...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/10/13

This week we welcome fellow podcaster Michael Osborne to dismember yet another Wes Craven classic, “The Hills Have Eyes.” Shocking for its time, the original stays true to the despair of the desert and the underpinnings of classism that Craven does so well, and our guest brought his knowledge of geology and a general revelry to help us dig deep. Although the costumes of the “hill people” may have left something to be desired, Michael and Tim concluded that this one was a double “stream” for them,

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Episode 188 - Pearl

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/09/29

Director Ti West has done it, folks. He and Mia Goth have catapulted us back in time to see the how and why of the titular killer Pearl, whom we were so gloriously acquainted with in “X.” Keeping in step with the slow burn and build that Ti West has become known for, Pearl leaves little doubt that not only is he making really innovative choices, but Mia Goth is staking her claim as an incredible actor with this mesmerizing and remarkable performance. Tim and Ryan had a ton to dismember with a rating

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Episode 187 - Arrebato (with special guest Brendan...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/09/15

This week we welcome special guest Brendan Lucas to dismember a completely insane film per his request, "Arrebato." This 1979 Spanish art house horror film has been gaining a cult following, and Brendan insisted that the guys take a look. Going to a theatrical screening, Ryan and Tim got the full effect for what is an indefinable, drug-addled, mind-bending, meta-mystery masterpiece. Our co-hosts agreed that it is weird and wild enough to tell themselves to “rent it,” while our guest of course lived

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Episode 186 - Prey (with special guest Denise Vallejo)

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/09/01

An indigenous-centric, woman-led, trial-by-fire to defeat a teenage alien Predator dropped onto earth to hunt down the apex prey? Uhhh, yes please! We welcome the exquisite chef and bruja Denise Vallejo, founder of Alchemy Organica this week to help us dismember the “Predator” prequel, “Prey.” We had a great conversation, touching on why the setting was perfect for this series, the use of animal actors in today’s world, and the Predator’s private hormonal angst. We agreed overall on our assessment,

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Episode 185 - The Changeling

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/08/18

This week the guys revisited a film that is widespread on nearly every haunted house horror movie list. Any film that pulls a legendary actor like George C. Scott to star in it, certainly deserves high accolades right? Well… although it scores some points for mood and eeriness, "The Changeling" seemed to fall short of its praise. Tim and Ryan had to give a medium rating of double “stream” due mostly to, despite his talents, some character choices that didn't gel with us for George C. Scott, and the

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Episode 184 - Nope (with special guest Michael Tucker)

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/08/04

We are back with another Jordan Peele film, but that’s not all that we are back with! This week we welcome back none other than our first ever guest Michael Tucker from “Beyond The Screenplay.” Since Michael joined us for Jordan Peele’s last film, we thought why not make that a tradition. Once again the thoughts and opinions on this one were flying around like a giant flying saucer, and much like that saucer we sucked up all we could to dismember "Nope." With a shocking reveal of our ratings, you’ll

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Episode 183 - Possessor

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/07/21

Another Cronenberg so soon? Well in a manner of speaking, yes! This time we test drove Brandon Cronenberg’s "indie" horror film, “Possessor.” Starring familiar faces from previous episodes as well, “Possessor” melds stunning visual design, the spy thriller, sci-fi, and horror all into one. Moody and ethereal, with just the right splashes of Cronenbergian gore, the guys were impressed even if it didn’t completely land on all the story elements. Tim and Ryan both rated this one a “rent” and had lots

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Episode 182 - Vampire's Kiss (with special guests...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/07/07

More like “Chef’s Kiss,” *mwah!* Why, you ask? Well because for the first time we welcome two, yes TWO, special guests to the show! None other than our fellow Connectd Podcast, macabre-minded family members, Averyn and Vonia from their incredible podcast, Rom Crime. They were the perfect guests to talk about this Nic Cage delight, and we all had a blast dismembering it. With (as usual) Tim being the outlier of opinion rating a “stream,” the ladies and Ryan all agreed that Vampire’s Kiss was worth a

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Episode 181 - Crimes of the Future (with special...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/06/23

Cronenberg’s back, baby! The latest from the famed “King of Venereal Horror” did not disappoint. For this episode we are joined by Alex Calleros from the podcast Beyond the Screenplay to help us with our dismemberment of “Crimes of the Future.” Rich with thematic layers, our conversation pushed Alex from a “stream” to a “rent,” making it a triple “rent.” Join us as we dive deep into this strange, gooey, biomechanical dream that Cronenberg has conjured. Crimes of the Future (2022) Written and

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Episode 180 - Nightbreed: The Director's Cut

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/06/09

It’s the perfect month to dive into one of the queerest horror films out there! Clive Barker’s epic Nightbreed gets a much-deserved director’s cut. From design, to representation, to commentary, there was much to discuss. Not to mention, BAPHOMET (one of Tim’s favs)! This revamp in line with Barker’s original intentions earned a “stream” from Tim, and a “rent” from Ryan. Remember to always let your freak flag fly, and be who you want to be! Nightbreed: The Director's Cut (2014) Written and Directed

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Episode 179 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/05/26

At long last the guys were able to bridge their love of horror with Tim’s love of Marvel movies. You’ll be happy to know the love affair continues with Doctor Strange (2). How could it not, though? With the incomparable Sam Raimi at the helm, this was bound to titillate the senses and exhilarate the nostalgia buttons. Albeit through the slightly tinted rose colored glasses, Tim was without question a “buy,” while Ryan remained measured with a “stream.” Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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Episode 178 - Fresh

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/05/12

A tasty treat for you all this week as we cover Hulu’s Fresh. And fresh indeed, this one really surprised the guys with its style, form, and substance—a delectable tale of terror wrapped up in poignant and evocative themes. Tim and Ryan both felt that the simple story was a strength, and that overall it was a tasty piece of filmmaking. Earning a “rent” from Ryan and a “buy” from Tim, Hulu certainly picked a good one to excede expectations. Fresh (2022) Directed by Mimi Cave Written by Lauryn

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Episode 177 - I Saw the Devil

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/04/28

Well, we finally did it. After years of Ryan asking if Tim watched his recommenDEADtion from episode 37, the guys decided to dismember "I Saw The Devil," and boy oh boy was Ryan right. This film is absolutely incredible and a must see. Violent, upsetting, action-filled, tense, beautiful...the adjectives go on and on. Earning a clear double “buy,” there wasn’t enough time to express how great "I Saw The Devil is," but Tim and Ryan packed as much as possible into this episode. I Saw the Devil

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Episode 176 - Dead of Night

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/04/14

This week we go back in time to the WWII era via a British horror film (and one of the first horror anthologies), “Dead of Night,” giving us serious “Twilight Zone” vibes long before it was even a thing. Tim and Ryan were pretty into it, agreeing its wraparound story is one of the better they’ve seen, and rated it a classic “DOUBLE RENT.” Dead of Night (1945) Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer, Basil Dearden Written by John Baines and Angus MacPhail Where we watched:

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Episode 175 - X

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/03/31

Homage is only the half of it! Ti West melds together his horror chops with the vibes of the 70’s classics in this week’s film. Leaving us wanting more, Tim and Ryan were really excited with what was ultimately a triumph. Not without its idiosyncrasies that gave us pause, the end result was still an incredibly pleasing commentary on horror itself. Earning a highest “rent” and a “buy" from Tim and Ryan respectively, it goes without saying that we're already excited to revisit this one. X

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Episode 174 - Leprechaun Returns

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/03/17

Can you believe it? Another St. Patrick’s Day has arrived, and with it we couldn’t resist resurrecting a classic franchise to celebrate. “Leprechaun Returns” seemed like the perfect way to do just that, so we strapped on our red beards, donned our green bowler hats, put a little lilt in our voices, and made our own pot of gold with this week’s dismemberment. What a dismemberment it was, with Tim and Ryan coming to as wide of a difference in their enjoyment of this sequel as can exist. An “avoid at

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Episode 173 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/03/03

That’s right, we are "requeling" it up with the Netflix installment of the, sorry no “the”, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Doing all the things that are in vogue these days: ignoring the sequels, bringing back characters from the original, trying to be a commentary and failing, you know, all the greatest hits. Sadly, in spite of these tried and true methods of modern filmmaking, this one succeeded only in giving us some absolutely gruesome kills and a handful of pretty, cinematic shots. Earning a “rent”

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Episode 172 Part 2 - Scream (2022) with special guest...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/02/24

That’s right, we’re back for more SCREAM (2022)! We are once again joined by special guest Peter Warden from Retro Reviews, this time to dismember the aspects of “Scream” aka Scream 5 that we didn’t think quite worked as well, as well as some fun things of note. We ask the question “what could they have done to make it all work better?” Come on in and join us for the rest of our discussion! Where we watched: Theaters Scream (2022) Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Written by James

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Episode 172 Part 1 - Scream (2022) with special guest...

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/02/17

AND WE ARE BACK! Coming in hot with PART 1 of our dismemberment of the latest installment to the Scream franchise, with thrills and chills as expected. As a special treat we also bring you special guest Peter Warden from Retro Reviews for a second time to discuss every facet of Scream (5). All three of the guys rated this a “buy,” so you know they had lots to talk about, getting deep into not only the inner workings of this new Scream, but also a breakdown of how it stacks up against the previous

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