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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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01:25:15

THE SUBSTANCE (2024) ft. Molly Henery // Favorites of...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2025/01/07

First movie discussion of the new year and it's time to pump it up! Molly Henery (Blogging Banshee) is back to discuss Coralie Fargeat's sophomore effort The Substance as we celebrate our favorites from 2024. We're discussing heavy satire, industry beauty standards, and the autobiographical nature of Demi Moore's powerhouse performance. Take care of yourself!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we close out the year with our

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02:08:44

Best Horror Films of 2024 ft. Rachel Reeves & Tori...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2025/01/01

2024 is in the books and it's time to list our favorite horror films of the year! Rachel Reeves (Halloweenies, Girls on the Boys) and Tori Potenza (MovieJawn. Brooklyn Horror Fest) return to join the boys in sharing their Top 4 genre movies of the year. We're also giving out trophies for Best Performance, Best Set Piece, and Garrett's "Gimme More" Award. Enjoy!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 our 2024

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01:25:58

WILLY'S WONDERLAND (2021) Commentary Track ft. Kai...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/12/27

Christmas treat time, this track will only be free for 2 weeks! The boys tackle evil animatronics in Willy's Wonderland featuring cast member Kai Kadlec. We discuss Cage's rare silent role, Chucky E. Cheese trauma, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. We'll count you in at the beginning or press play on the movie at the 00:00:30 mark of the track. Enjoy!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all

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01:48:51

MANDY (2018) ft. Mae Shultz // Merry Cagemas

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2024/12/24

Did you put acid goo & cookies out for Santa Cage? Our final movie discussion of 2024 couldn't be more perfect as Mae Shultz (The Lady Killers Podcast) joins the boys to discuss Mandy directed by Panos Cosmatos. We're talking cosmic cults, the many sub-genres, drugs, and this being the ultimate Nicolas Cage movie. Get in loser, we're hunting Jesus Freaks!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we close out the year with our

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06:58

BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/12/20

Black Christmas turns 50 years-old this year and the boys did a movie commentary on Patreon for just the occasion! Enjoy a little clip on the house as the boys discuss the film's place in slasher history. Enjoy!Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! 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

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56:42

THE WICKER MAN (2006) // Merry Cagemas

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/12/17

It's Garrett's birthday episode! The boys scale back on the analysis and let The Wicker Man wash over them. We're talking about more Cage memes, which cut actually features "the bees!", and the lack of sauce compared to the original. We typically don't do negative reviews, but I don't think anything we say can hurt this film lol. Put. on your bear suit and lets get punchy!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, running from our

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07:29

Watching the Watchlist #13 (NOSFERATU, DEAD END,...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/12/13

Enjoy a clip of Garrett & DeVaughn discussing the Chistmas horror hidden gem Dead End on our exclusive Patreon show "Watching the Watchlist". It's where the boys recap their previous month on Letterboxd, spoiler free reviews of new releases, and challenge each other to watch films for the first time.If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and

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01:32:43

MOM AND DAD (2018) ft. Scott K // Merry Cagemas

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2024/12/10

Time to angrily sing "The Hokey Pokey" as we discuss Mom and Dad directed by Brian Taylor. The boys are joined by Scott K (Church of Tarantino Podcast) to discuss the fears & insecurities of being a a parent, Selma Blair as the perfect Nic Cage scene partner, and all the memes. Don't forget your Sawsall!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 escaping hell to talk Drive Angry! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all

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01:18:26

DRIVE ANGRY (2011) // Merry Cagemas

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/12/04

St. Nic has arrived, but we ain't talkin Santa Clause...we're celebrating Nicolas Cage this month! Kicking things off in chaotic fashion with Drive Angry (3D) directed by Patrick Lussier. We're talkin the best ways to use Nic Cage, how this is a pseudo Ghost Rider movie, and spend a little time up top just gushing about the legend's career. Grab your skull beer and let's ride!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, running from

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01:06:34

URBAN LEGEND (1998) ft. Vanessa Guerrero // Student...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/11/26

Time to graduate out of our Student Bodies series as we discuss Urban Legend directed by Jamie Blanks. Vanessa Guerrero (Game Grumps) joins the boys to discuss modern myths and the effect Scream had on the slasher sub-genre. Make sure to check your backseat! 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 escaping hell to talk Drive Angry! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show

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01:18:38

GOAT (2016) // Student Bodies

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/11/19

Garrett & DeVaughn enroll at Brookman University to discuss Goat, the film based on the true story memoir of the same name. We're discussing the cult-like nature of fraternities, toxic masculinity, and and the horrors of hazing rituals. Chug that beer, we're in for a bad time!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 doing some research on Urban Legend! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like

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01:43:51

MIDSOMMAR (2019) ft. Bailey Hunt // Student Bodies

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/11/12

The boys are hopping on a plane to Sweden as we discuss Midsommar with Garrett's longest friend Bailey! We're unpacking the toxic relationship between Dani & Christian, "good for her" horror, and Ari Aster's impeccable filmmaking prowess. (exhales sharply, then inhales)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 pledging a fraternity talking Goat! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our

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01:30:09

MASTER (2022) // Student Bodies

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/11/05

This month we're reminiscing about the horrors of college as selected by Arthouse Cinema Patron and former guest Yutaka Tamanaha! The boys are first taking a look at the institutionalized horror in Master. Note that we recorded this before the election results, so apologies if this episode is a bit too relevant because DeVaughn is on his soap box in this one lol. Know it's a tough time, but hopefully we can provide you with some levity. Be safe out there!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so

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02:07:51

The Horror Games (2024) // SCC #212

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/10/29

Happy Halloween! We've got a special treat for you as DeVaughn, Garrett, and returning Specter Dane McDonald (Chasing Chalamet Podcast) to put some of your favorite horror icons through The Hunger Games. Pairing together heroes & villains from 5 different sub-genre districts, we're doing the whole event: The Reaping ceremony, the Tributes Parade, the Training Showcase, interviews, and of course the battle royale itself. Who is leaving Victorious? May the odds be ever in your favor!New episodes

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01:35:00

TERRIFIER 3 (2024) // SCC #211

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2024/10/22

Early Christmas movie 3 months in a row? What's going on here!? The boys wrap up (buh dum tsss) their coverage on Art the Clown discussing his latest holiday romp Terrifier 3. Is this a great slasher series or are people just obsessed with Art? How many more films are we gonna get? Violence against children, perverting Christmas, and much more. Shout-out Maurice Jackson one time!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

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01:34:10

TERRIFIER 2 (2022) ft. Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana //...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/10/15

The boys survive Art the Clown while dealing with grief & trauma in Terrifier 2. Ygraine (What a Scream, Gore Things) joins the discussion to talk increased blood, winged Final Girl Sienna Shaw, and of course the gratuitous runtime. Honk honk!New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, yet another early Christmas gift as we discuss Terrifier 3. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom

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01:22:31

TERRIFIER (2018) ft. Zoë Rose Smith // SCC #209

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/10/08

It's time to dive into Art the Clown proper as the boys are joined by Zoë Rose Smith to discuss Terrifier. New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we keep the terror train rolling as we discuss Terrifier 2. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! 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

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01:31:36

ALL HALLOWS' EVE (2013) ft. Ariel Powers-Schaub //...

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/10/01

This October we're bringing you tricks and treats! We kick off a month with Art the Clown with. his humble beginnings in the anthology film All Hallows' Eve. The boys are joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub (Pod and the Pendulum) to discuss her new sub-genre specific book Millenial Nasties, the characterization of Art the Clown, and the odd production of this film. Don't watch that tape!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we dive

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01:22:25

SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999) ft. Kayte Terry // SepTimBurton

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/09/24

We transition from September to October talking the Spooky Season staple, Sleepy Hollow. The boys are joined by Kayte Terry (Tender Subject, Fangs For the Memories) to discuss Tim Burton's darkest and most mature film. Topics include the gothic atmosphere, the differences in an American folk tlae, and the icon that is Miranda Richardson. Watch your head!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we usher in Spooky Season by

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01:27:26

BATMAN RETURNS (1992) ft. Mike Snoonian // SepTimBurton

Specter Cinema Club ·

2024/09/17

Ho ho ho, the boys celebrate Christmas early by discussing Batman Returns. Mike Snoonian (Pod and the Pendulum) returns to weigh in on Burton's sexy take on the Caped Crusader. We're talking the horny love triangle, Keaton's take on Bruce Wayne, kink fetishes, and what it's like to live in Gotham City. Eat floor, high fiber!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we usher in Spooky Season by revisiting Sleepy Hollow. Specter

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