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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

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01:54:18

HALLOWEEN/KILLS/ENDS (2018-2022) ft. Brother Ghoulish...

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2022/10/25

Evil tries tonight! Evil rides tonight! But for real, Halloween Ends this time right? The boys take a stroll through David Gordon Green's Haddonfield for this years' Halloween extravaganza! We got a super-stuffed episode attempting to figure out what the hell this franchise is all about. Halloween Ends has the internet and our panel divided, what say you? 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

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45:55

45 Minutes with Director Maggie Levin (V/H/S/99...

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2022/10/21

DeVaughn & Garrett sit down with writer/director Maggie Levin to discuss her short film Shredding apart of the recently released anthology film V/H/S/99 (now streaming on Shudder). What's like working within the frame of a collaborative film and when are we getting Bitch Cat merch!? 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 episode, we're gonna find out if Evil actually dies in Halloween

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01:14:53

BEYOND RE-ANIMATOR (2003) - SCC #102

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2022/10/18

Legacy sequels are all the rage, but Herbert West did it first in his forgotten third entry Beyond Re-Animator! Garrett & DeVaughn are checking in on West who has been in prison for 13 years following the events of Bride, who is taking on a new apprentice. Of course Jeffrey Combs seamlessly steps back into the role, but does the film maintain the spirit of the series' previous entries? Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out

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01:02:33

BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1991) - SCC #101

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2022/10/11

Garrett & DeVaughn are back from their volunteer military tour and are in the mood for love discussing Bride of Re-Animator! The boys dive into the exploration of Herbert & Dan's relationship, more science, and if the reduction humor helps or hurts the film. 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 episode, the boys suffer the consequences going to Prison in Beyond Re-Animator. Follow us on

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01:47:19

RE-ANIMATOR (1985) ft. Jay Krieger - 100th Episode!

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2022/10/04

It's Spooky Season and the boys have already died...again. Not to worry, as they have been re-animated into the Specter Cinema Club. Celebrating 100 episodes and kicking off season 3 with some fresh sheets, thank you to everyone who has stuck around in The Club! We're spending October going through one last franchise for the year, the boys are hanging with Herbert West in Re-Animator. Joined by Cinema Club all-star Jay Krieger (Daily Horror Habit, Safe Room podcasts) to discuss the titular mad

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01:12:10

MISERY (1990) ft. Ariel Powers-Schaub // Stephen King...

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2022/09/27

After a month of Stephen King adaptations, you could say we're his #1 fan! We are closing Stephtember by discussing Misery with Ghoul's Magazine contributor Ariel Powers-Schaub. Strap in to discuss the iconic performances by Kathy Bates & James Caan, the dark comedy of Rob Reiner's direction, and what makes this story different than typical King fare. 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

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01:06:21

MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (1986) // Stephen King Adaptations

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2022/09/21

Vroom vroom, mother f*ckers! We're celebrating Stephen King's birthday taking a ride through his sole directorial effort Maxium Overdrive. Despite all the production shennanigans and zero filmmaking knowledge, King manages to pull off some genuine scares, depiction of Americana, and inject his usual trademarks like small town drama. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we close the book on King adaptations with one of the best

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01:46:14

SALEM'S LOT (1979) ft. Mike Snoonian // Stephen King...

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2022/09/13

Pack your bags, we're going back to our hometown to write a book as many Stephen King characters do; except this time, there's vampires! Mike Snoonian (Pod & the Pendulum, Psychoanalysis) joins the boys to discuss the first miniseries on the pod Salem's Lot. We debate the many elements of the film from the smalltown drama to the haunted house/vampire elements, while praising Hooper for his effectiveness with television restrictions. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every

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26 Minutes with Director Zach Cregger (Barbarian...

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2022/09/12

Garrett sat down with the writer/director of new release Barbarian to discuss writing consistent characters, find the story as you dig, and using horror as trojan horse for tackling tough topics in a fun way. Spoilers ahead, please go see Barbarian for yourself! Video version can be watched on Garrett's YouTube channel, link below.Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeBloody Blunts Cinema Club Original Theme by

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01:24:31

CHRISTINE (1983) // Stephen King Adaptations

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2022/09/06

Time for a new monthly theme, you shitters! We're kicking off a month of Stephen King celebration taking a psychopathic joy ride with Christine! The boys discuss Carpenter's trademark creativity, characterizing a car, and the role a car plays in one's coming-of-age. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're taking a look at Tobe Hooper's take on vampires Salem's Lot. Follow us on social media for updates!Stalk Garrett on

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01:10:27

PREY (2022) ft. Meagan Navarro - #95

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2022/08/30

It's time to close out the Predator franchise with a back to basic pseudo-prequel Prey. Meagan Navarro (Bloody Disgusting Podcast) returns to discuss Naru's rich character arc, embodying the thematic pillars of the series, and comparing the Feral Hunter to the other Yautja. We also give our final rankings of the series; 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 episode, we kick off a month long

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01:05:19

THE PREDATOR (2018) - #94

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2022/08/23

Up next is the film that pissed off many die-hard Predator fans, including our very own host Garrett; it's time for Shane Black's return to the franchise directing The Predator. The boys discuss the film's many shortcomings such as the ableism in regards to mental illness & disabilities, full CGI predators, and way too much plot. DeVaughn searches for some positives with a couple of charismatic supporting characters and some standout action set-pieces. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky

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01:39:26

PREDATORS (2010) ft. Chance Nichols - #93

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2022/08/16

After 20 years, the Yautja return to the screen; this time with dogs! Chance Nichols (We Didn't Peak Podcast) is back to clown Adrian Brody, discuss the untapped potential, and figure out why Topher Grace as a villain was such a hot idea. Lots of sweat, lackluster sweat, but we do finally get a Predator sword fight. 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 episode, Shane Black returns to the

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01:27:00

PREDATOR 2 (1990) ft. Jay Krieger - #92

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2022/08/09

From the jungle to the concrete jungle, we got a City Hunter on our hands in Predator 2. Friend of the show Jay Krieger (Daily Horror Habit Podcast) to discuss how this film did following up an iconic genre classic. The boys talk about the upgraded Yautja design, the expansion of lore, and how the location shift does for the film. 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 episode, things are not as

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01:29:13

PREDATOR (1987) - #91

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2022/08/02

"Get to the chopper!" as Garrett & DeVaughn crash land in the jungle to take on Predator. The boys discuss the commentary on pride & masculinity, the iconography of the titular character, and perhaps Arnold Schwarzeneggar's best performance. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're switching to the concrete jungle to discuss Predator 2. Follow us on social media for updates!Stalk Garrett on social

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01:19:30

SUPER DARK TIMES (2017) // Cumming-of-Age

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2022/07/26

Wrapping up our coming-of-age month on a somber note, Garrett & DeVaughn take a look at Super Dark Times. The melancholy film explores how tragedy and the intensity of teenage feelings affect the friendship between two best friends. The film is somehow equally bleak as it is horny; take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're entering the most dangerous game as a Predator is on the hunt. Follow us on social media for

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01:03:10

DANIEL ISN'T REAL (2019) ft. Gory Cory // Cumming-of-Age

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2022/07/19

Coming-of-age really does boil down to sex and death, huh? We're getting cerebral talking Daniel Isn't Real with Gory Cory (Fangoria, Scream Teens Podcast). With feelings and interpretations all over the board, we discuss the fear of hereditary mental illness, loneliness, and preserving your adolescence. 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 episode we're getting moody with Super Dark Times

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01:29:03

IT FOLLOWS (2015) ft. Cameron Rice // Cumming-of-Age

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2022/07/12

Adulthood is just around the corner, following the characters of our film today: It Follows! A much anticipated episode being an important film to Garrett & DeVaughn, creative photographer/director Cameron Rice joins in to chat sex, adulthood, and many tin hat theories that do not matter because there are no right answers. 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 episode we're tackling Daniel

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01:24:28

TEETH (2008) // Cumming-of-Age

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2022/07/05

Trigger Warning: events of Roe v Wade overturning is discussed.School's out and we're biting dicks off! Wait....what? New theme this month, the boys are diving into coming-of-age movies and we're kicking it off by...biting the dicks off of men: we're talking Teeth! Garrett takes the reigns as we discuss the film's internet legacy, sex education, and men controlling the female autonomy. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're

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01:16:33

INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE (1994) ft. Marc Andreyko //...

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2022/06/28

"So what do you do?" "I'm a vampire"We've got one more camptastic, queer horror film to tackle and we're talking about everyone's favorite gay vampire dads in Interview with a Vampire. Joining us is award-winning comic book writer Marc Andreyko to discuss toxic companionship, the lavish set design, and how it was a miracle that this film even got made. 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

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