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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

tv & film film reviews

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02:24:17

ALIEN (1979) & ALIENS (1986) ft. Clayton Jones &...

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2024/08/06

It's our 200th episode! We're partying aboard the Nostromo as we kick off our month covering the Alien franchise, starting with a double-feature of Alien and the sequel Aliens. The boys are joined by Shawn & Clayton (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies) to talk Xenomorph lore, the series horror legacy, and the mother of space Ellen Ripley. Follow quarantine protocols or else!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back

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01:20:23

THE INVITATION (2016) // HollyWEIRD, California

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2024/07/30

While the boys cannot leave LA, we've avoidded the cults...for now. Garrett & DeVaughn wrap upour HollyWEIRD with an awkward dinner party discussing The Invitation. We discuss the social niceties of LA, the philosophy behind the cult, and how this film was an early template for grief porn in the 2010s. Don't drink the wine!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets

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18:01

Watching the Watchlist #8 (FLATLINERS, ANTIVIRAL,...

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2024/07/27

Here's a clip from our monthly Patreon show Watching the Watchlist; where DeVaughn & Garrett recap their previous months on Letterboxd, discuss new releases, and assign each other first-time viewings off their respective watchlists. Here's DeVaughn's take on Joel Schumacher's stylish sci-fi horror FlatlinersIf 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

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01:14:08

STARRY EYES (2015) // HollyWEIRD, California

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2024/07/23

It's time for another redux episode as DeVaughn & Garrett give Starry Eyes a proper review. The boys are discussing cringey starving artists, chasing ambitions in LA, and how eerie it is watching this in a post Me Too climate. Hail, Astraeus!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of

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01:46:33

LONGLEGS (2024) ft. Matt Donato // SCC #197

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2024/07/16

Surprise, little angels! We're taking an intermission from HollyWEIRD coverage to discuss the year's most anticipated horror film Longlegs. The boys are joined by serial Specter Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) to breakdown the marketing/hype, the unconventional storytelling, and the stunning performances by Monroe & Cage. We're just happy as peaches!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time for a redux of Starry

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01:41:24

THEY LIVE (1988) ft. Josh Griffey // HollyWEIRD,...

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2024/07/09

The boys are here to podcast and chew bubble game, but they're alll out of bubble gum. Josh Griffey (Film Alchemist Podcast) stops by (virtually) stops by Downtown LA to discuss They Live. We discuss random celebrity encounters, Carpenter's raging direction, and how this film hits a little too close to home 36 years later. Obey!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets

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01:23:30

TARGETS (1968) // HollyWEIRD, California

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2024/07/02

The boys have returned home safely from their international travels and are ready to explore the horrors here in our city of Los Angeles! We set the tone with Peter Bogdanovich's Targets; where we discuss the parallel narratives, Roger Corman's involvement, and how films age & respond to tragedy. Snag a Baby Ruth if you're hungry!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets

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01:48:21

KNIFE+HEART (2018) ft. Rocco T. Thompson

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2024/06/26

We got more stop in France for our International Pride tour as we discuss the porno-set giallo A Knife in the Heart. The boys are joined by Rocco T. Thompson (The Lady Killers Podcast) to discuss the pain of love, artistic expression through porn, and that chosen family takes many forms. If a dildo switchblade doesn't make this the gayest episode of the show, idk what will!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back

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10:41

Watching the Watchlist #7 (May Recap, THE STEPFORD...

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2024/06/21

Enjoy a clip from this month's Watching the Watchlist where Garrett & DeVaughn give their spoiler-free thoughts on In a Violent Nature before getting into their watchlist assignments.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 polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social

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01:39:57

TITANE (2021) ft. Yutaka Tamanaha // International...

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2024/06/18

This week is a biggie: after many name checks, it's finally time to cover Julia Ducournau's Titane for week 3 of international queer horror! We're talking about the many layers of body horror, gender identity exploration, and how this movie is a low key musical? Use protection, even when banging a car!Note: the film doesn't specify Alex's gender within the film, so we end up addressing them by multiple pronouns throughout. We did our best depending on the film's context at different pointsNew

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01:17:04

CALVAIRE (2005) ft. Ernesto Olivo // International...

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2024/06/12

After a some queer romance from South Korea, the pod is flying to the Belgian marshes to discuss Calvaire with Ernesto Olivo! We're discussing extreme loneliness, sexual repression, and some truly rancid vibes in this cursed film. TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault against a queer person.We also had some technical difficulties, Ernesto's audio is a bit fuzzy for the last 30 minutes. Apologies!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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08:51

THE CROW (1994) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip

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2024/06/07

The boys put on their best black leather and trudge through the rainy streets of Detroit as we watch The Crow. Press play on the movie when this track hits 00:00:45!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 media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on

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01:20:13

THE HANDMAIDEN (2016) ft. Tori Potenza //...

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2024/06/04

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 going globetrotting for Pride Month starting with The Handmaiden. 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 podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Tori on social media: All LinksHaunt Garrett on social

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01:25:26

THE MASK (1994) // DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty

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2024/05/29

The boys examine the horror elements within one of their favorite films The Mask for DeVaughn's birthday cheat pick. We're discussing the gothic feel of Landfill City, the cartoon version of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and the most Jim Carrey performance there is. Somebody stop us!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 going globetrotting for Pride Month starting with The Handmaiden. Specter Cinema Club is now on

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08:41

Watching the Watchlist #6 (BRAINDEAD, EXCISION, April...

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2024/05/24

The boys give spoiler-free thoughts on new releases The Coffee Table, The First Omen, and Abigail. DeVaughn was assigned Peter Jackson's splatstick extravaganza Braindead from his watchlist, while Garrett checked out the bloody coming-of-age film Excision directed by Richard Bates Jr.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 polls to help shape

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01:17:53

TAMMY AND THE T-REX (1994) ft. Justin Nordell //...

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2024/05/21

Hold onto your brains, the boys are joined by Justin Nordell to discuss another camp classic Tammy and the T-Rex. We're talking the film's scrappy production, Denise Richards' sincere performance, and selling this ridiculous romance. Chomp chomp!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to p-a-r-t-y as we discuss The Mask. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies

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01:13:36

SERIAL MOM (1994) // Turning Dirty Thirty

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2024/05/14

Happy belated Mother's Day, don't kill us! The boys discuss the underrated camp classic Serial Mom. We're talking true crime commentary, the brilliant performance by Kathleen Turner, and John Waters' iconic legacy of perverting sub-genres. Recycle...or else!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we go full wacky talking Tammy and the T-Rex. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of

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01:16:25

WOLF (1994) ft. Stephen Foxworthy // Turning Dirty...

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2024/05/08

We're celebrating DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty by talking about horror films from 1994 all month long! First up, Stephen Foxworthy (Disenfranchised Podcast) returns to discuss the "prestige" take on a monster movie classic with Mike Nichol's Wolf. We discuss the clashing tones, unique werewolf lore, and superhero movie tropes. It's a full moon tonight!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at Cat's Eye. Specter

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02:27:05

V/H/S Franchise Segments TIER LIST ft. Matt Donato //...

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2024/04/30

Who doesn't love a project? Well, Garrett doesn't when it comes to doing a tier list of every individual segment from the V/H/S anthology franchise! Matt Donato willingly joins us on this 6 movie journey as we attempt to decide the best & worst short films the series has to offer. Be kind, please rewind!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at Cat's Eye. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The

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01:11:37

CAT'S EYE (1985) ft. Josh Sterling // Creepy Collections

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2024/04/23

The boys dive into yet another Stephen King adaption talking Cat's Eye with Josh Sterling (Haunting Season). We're talking the playful filmmaking, the folklore influence on anthology films, and perhaps the best acting performance by a cat in a film? Put them cigarettes away before you get wacked!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at Cat's Eye. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to

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