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Screams & Streams

Chad, Mike, & Sam

What if you could get a front row seat on a journey through the best and worst horror movies of the past half-century, all rated on Rotten Tomatoes? Brace yourself for an eerie tour with your hosts, Chad Campbell, Mike Carron, and Sam Schreiner, as they dissect each film with a surgeon"s precision and a fan"s passion. Our story began on a mundane work day, when two colleagues, Chad and Mike, decided to start a podcast centered on their shared love for horror films. The search for a genre was a

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Ep. 45: Joe Alves's "Jaws 3D" (1983)

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2024/07/20

Can you really take Joe Alves's Jaws 3D seriously? Join us on Screams and Streams as we question the necessity of this 1983 follow-up to Spielberg's classic. We kick things off with a plot summary from Mike, setting the stage for our discussion about the Brody brothers' mission to rescue SeaWorld from a gigantic shark. Sam expresses her surprise at the film’s abysmally low score on Rotten Tomatoes—11%!—and admits she found it unexpectedly enjoyable. Meanwhile, Mike's childhood nostalgia takes...

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Ep. 44: David Cronenberg's "The Dead Zone" (1983)

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2024/07/13

What happens when a coma patient wakes up with psychic powers, and how does it complicate a film trying to juggle both a serial killer and political conspiracy storyline? Join us in our latest episode as we welcome our new permanent co-host, Sam, and dive into David Cronenberg's "The Dead Zone." With a mix of admiration and critique, we dissect Christopher Walken's performance and explore the film's surprising mix of genres, questioning whether it should be labeled a thriller over a horror mo...

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Ep. 43: Steve Miner's "Friday the 13th Part 3" (1982)

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2024/07/06

Ever wondered what makes a horror movie both laughable and iconic? Join us as we rip into the perplexing world of Steve Miner's 1982 masterpiece of mayhem, "Friday the 13th, Part 3," a film that earned a cringeworthy 7% on Rotten Tomatoes. We start with a rundown of Jason Voorhees' latest rampage at Crystal Lake, setting the scene with our "Sinister Sips" segment featuring a chilling Jason Cocktail. Our first impressions? Let's just say the acting didn't win any awards, but the final slasher-...

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Ep. 42: Tobe Hooper's "Poltergeist" (1982)

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2024/06/29

Have you ever wondered how a seemingly playful ghost story can transform into an absolute nightmare? In this episode of "Screams and Streams," we take you on a thrilling journey through Tobe Hooper's 1982 horror gem "Poltergeist." We kick things off by reminiscing about our initial reactions to the film's blend of light-hearted Spielbergian elements and bone-chilling horror. With our themed cocktail, "Don't Go Into the Light," in hand, we dive into how a haunted house built on a burial ground...

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Ep. 41: Adrzej Zulawski's "Possession" (1981)

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2024/06/22

What happens when a cult classic film leaves our guest completely baffled and one of our hosts downright furious? Tune in to this episode of "Screams and Streams" as we grapple with Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 enigmatic masterpiece, "Possession." We promise a roller-coaster of emotions as Chad summarizes the film's complex plot before diving headfirst into the trio's vastly different first impressions—ranging from Sam's confusion to Chad’s outright hatred, and Mike's conflicted intrigue.Prepare f...

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Ep. 40: Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead" (1981)

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2024/06/15

What happens when you mix a classic horror film with a custom-themed cocktail? Join us on Screams and Streams as we launch our new segment, Sinister Sips, featuring the "Sour of the Dead" while we dissect Sam Raimi's spine-chilling 1981 movie, Evil Dead. Alongside guest Sam Schreiner, we delve into the eerie plotlines, groundbreaking special effects, and innovative camera work that earned this film its rightful place as an independent horror masterpiece. We also share our experiences with the...

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Ep. 39: Jimmy Huston's "Final Exam" (1981)

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2024/06/08

How does a slasher film flop so spectacularly that it becomes a cult classic? Join us on Screams and Streams as we explore the enigma that is Jimmy Huston's 1981 horror flick, "Final Exam." The action takes place at a small North Carolina college, where students find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer during their exam break. We kick things off with our initial impressions, critiquing the film's shaky attempt to blend college comedy with the slasher genre and noting its struggle to mi...

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Ep. 38: John Landis's "An American Werewolf in London...

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2024/06/01

Unlock the secrets behind the eerie moors and dark London streets as we peel back the layers of John Landis's 1981 classic, "An American Werewolf in London." Prepare for a full moon's worth of insights as we recount our first encounters with this horror-comedy that still sends chills down our spines. From the electric dynamic of the lead actors to the groundbreaking transformation scene, we've got the scoop on what makes this film a timeless piece of cinema.As laughter mingles with the howls ...

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Ep. 37: Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" (1980) Part 2

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2024/05/25

Step into the chilling corridors of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" with us as we scrutinize Jack Torrance's haunting descent into madness and the eerie intricacies of the Overlook Hotel. Our latest episode peels back the layers of this horror classic, laying bare the differences between King's novel and Kubrick's vision. Feel the emotional weight of Jack's nonsensical manuscript and witness the bewildering presence of a character in a bear costume, as we tackle controversies and debate wheth...

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Ep. 36: Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" (1980) Part 1

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2024/05/18

Ever wonder what makes "The Shining" not just a great movie but a study in psychological horror? Join us and our special guest TJ, as we dissect Stanley Kubrick's haunting masterpiece. Delve beyond Jack Nicholson's iconic performance and the chilling corridors of the Overlook Hotel, as we explore the film's divergence from Stephen King's novel, the complexities of its characters, and the innovative cinematic techniques that have left audiences unsettled for decades.Prepare to re-examine the m...

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Ep. 35: Emmett Alston's "New Year's Evil" (1980)

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2024/05/11

Ever wondered what happens when a punk rock icon becomes the centerpiece of a murderously bad New Year's countdown? Well, strap in for a riotous ride with us as we dissect the slasher cult classic "New Year's Evil" with a Rotten Tomatoes score that's begging for a second opinion. From the twisted timeline to the killer's zany cross-country rampage, we're peeling back the layers of this cinematic onion with a mix of belly laughs and bewilderment at the hilariously dated antics on display.Join ...

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Ep. 34: Ken Russell’s "Altered States" (1980)

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2024/05/04

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Ep. 33: Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" (1960)

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2024/04/27

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Ep. 32: Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" (1958)

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2024/04/20

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Ep. 31: '70-'79 A Decade of Horror Part 2

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2024/04/13

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Ep. 30: '70-'79 A Decade of Horror Part 1

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2024/04/06

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Ep. 29: Stuart Rodenberg's "The Amityville Horror"...

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2024/03/30

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Ep. 28: Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979)

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2024/03/23

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Ep. 27: Irwin Allen's "The Swarm" (1978)

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2024/03/16

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Ep. 26: John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978)

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2024/03/09

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