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Certified Forgotten

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Certified Forgotten is a weekly podcast with a focus on underseen horror films. Hosts Matthew Monagle (@mattmonagle) and Matt Donato (@DoNatoBomb) speak with creators, filmmakers, and critics about their lifelong relationships to the horror genre. Each episode also highlights another unique genre title with ten or fewer reviews on the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. Previous guests include April Wolfe (screenwriter, Black Christmas); Tyler MacIntyre (writer-director, Tragedy Girls); Brad Henderson

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01:15:19

CF70: Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (w/ Kim Morrison)

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2023/08/17

Direct-to-video horror sequels aren't exactly known for their staying power, but then again, most direct-to-video horror movies aren't directed by horror royalty Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary). In this episode of the podcast, The Matts are joined by Kim Morrison to discuss rape-revenge horror, parenting, and the dangers of CGI spiders.

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01:16:15

CF69: Pin (w/ Drew Dietsch)

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2023/08/04

Here at Certified Forgotten, we've seen some shit. Our guests love bringing us challenging genre films with varying amounts of "weird" and "obscure." Enter our guest Drew Dietsch and this week's focal title, 1988's Pin. You know, the one with a sexualized medical dummy who can "talk" and encourage murder? From Canada with love, baby.

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01:16:07

CF68: The Final Terror (w/ C. Robert Cargill)

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2023/07/21

Before he earned accolades for directing The Fugitive - hell, before he turned the heads of action fans with Steven Seagal's Under Siege, director Andrew Davis directed a 1983 low-budget wilderness slasher called The Final Terror. In this episode of Certified Forgotten, the Matts talk with novelist and screenwriter C. Robert Cargill (Sinister, The Black Phone) about the challenges of leaving film criticism and the power of becoming a full-time storyteller.

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01:15:19

CF67: Santa Jaws (w/ Michael Varrati)

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2023/06/24

If we've learned nothing over the past few weeks, it's that the ocean is a dark and terrifying place, home to crushing depths, revenge-fueled killer whales, and.... Santa Jaws?! That's right, in this week's episode, we're celebrating Christmas in June with screenwriter Michael Varrati (The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Christmas With You) and discussing Misty Talley's Christmas cult classic, Santa Jaws.

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01:26:49

CF66: Father’s Day (w/ Josh Hurtado)

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2023/05/26

Dropping a Father's Day podcast episode in May, the month of mothers? That's how we roll here at Certified Forgotten. Join the Matts and their esteemed guest Josh Hurtado as they go head-to-head with Astron 6's goretastic Troma collaboration and live to tell about it.

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01:19:29

CF65: So Vam (w/ Blayne Waterloo)

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2023/05/10

If you like your coming-of-age films to be both queer and vampiric as hell, then you'll probably be a fan of Alice Maio Mackay's 2021 film So Vam. Joining the Matts for a conversation on the Australian horror film is Blayne Waterloo, Contributing Editor at Fangoria. How does So Vam compare to other queer vampire movies like Bit? And will Monagle ever get over having his childhood fashions mined for onscreen nostalgia? Listen to the episode to find out!

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01:17:15

CF64: Horsemen (w/ Ari Drew)

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2023/04/26

What happens when Dennis Quaid is tasked with hunting down a group of internet-fueled serial killers? I guess you'll have to watch Jonas Åkerlund's 2009 procedural horror Horsemen and find out for yourself! Back after a brief hiatus, the Matts are joined by two-time guest Ari Drew for a really fun conversation about moving between cities, the current state of the horror industry, and, of course, Horsemen as a cinematic artifact.

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01:26:39

CF63: Don’t Go in the Woods (w/ Sezin Koehler)

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2023/02/24

Did you know that Vincent D'Onofrio directed a low-budget indie horror musical in the mid-2010s? The Matts are joined by Don't Go in the Woods superfan Sezin Koehler to discuss this bloody assessment of creative endeavors, which she already wrote about for our wonderful little website. A rare double Certified Forgotten dip!

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01:21:24

CF62: The Interior (w/ Brad McHargue)

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2023/02/09

The Matts are going over the river and through the woods in an episode that's alternately dubbed "Nature is Bullshit." Brad McHargue returns with The Interior, a woodland indie that was doing "A24 Horror" before A24 even got popular with moody, grief-stricken tales of terror and trauma.

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01:14:29

CF61: Hellraiser Hellworld (w/ Rosie Knight)

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2022/12/09

Remember that time Pinhead went viral and created an online multiplayer experience that beckoned Henry Cavill and his friends to a Hellraiser rave? This week's guest does — come let the esteemed Rosie Knight convince you that Hellraiser: Hellworld is the most slept-on sequel in the franchise.

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01:17:38

CF60: Helter Skelter (w/ Tori Potenza)

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2022/11/23

What would you be willing to give up to be famous? That's the question at the heart of Mika Ninagawa's Helter Skelter, a 2012 horror film that would fit nicely alongside The Neon Demon on any film shelf. In this episode, the Matts are joined by horror critic Tori Potenza (@theneonbanshee) to discuss this gorgeous Japanese gem - currently streaming on the Internet Archive (!).

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01:09:33

CF59: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (w/ Joseph Hernandez)

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2022/11/11

How can a celebrity pooch as popular as Scooby-Doo fit the Certified Forgotten criteria? That's what Brooklyn Horror and North Bend festival programmer Joseph Hernandez wants to know on this latest podcast episode. Join us as we talk about the life of a film festival curator, the rebirth of the Scooby-Doo franchise, and everyone's favorite cartoon ghost hunters!

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01:18:46

CF58: The Devil’s Carnival (w/ BJ Colangelo)

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2022/09/23

While Darren Lynn Bousman might be best known for directing multiple Saw franchise entries, we're here to champion his indie horror musical about saints, sinners, and the shirking gap between them. The Matts are again joined by musical aficionado BJ Colangelo (This Ends At Prom) for a deep dive into the Vaudevillian carnival underworld known as The Devil's Carnival. Expect lots of horror musical chatter, gushing over devious rhythms, and an analysis of the religious commentary that pulsates through

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01:19:37

CF57: Entrance (w/ Jackson Stewart)

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2022/09/07

If there is a list of the best horror movies made for under $10,000, then Entrance must be high on that list. Directed by Patrick Horvath and Dallas Hallam, Entrance is a tour de force of indie filmmaking. And who better to champion independent horror than another independent horror director who's been in those same trenches? Join Jackson Stewart (Beyond the Gates) for a wide-discussion on voyeurism, Los Angeles, and the dancing, naked Chads of Friday the 13th: The Video Game fame.

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01:19:33

CF56: Graveyard Shift (w/ Meg Shields)

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2022/07/28

Are you ready for our first Stephen King discussion on Certified Forgotten? We're signing up for the Graveyard Shift with Meg Shields (@TheWorstNun) to talk about rats, goop, and '90s horror decadence. Who knew commentaries about employee rights and corporate greed could be this bonkers?

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01:08:56

CF55: Bit (w/ Harmony Colangelo)

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2022/07/11

2020 was a difficult year for film distribution, and no film suffered more than Brad Michael Elmore's Bit. Thankfully, erstwhile film critic and professional writer Harmony Colangelo (@veloci_trap_tor) will not let a pandemic overshadow one of the best vampire movies of the decade. In this week's episode, Harmony joins the Matts to talk vampire movies, Los Angeles lifestyles, and the right way to do trans representation in film.

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01:07:33

CF54: Director’s Cut (w/ Michael Varrati)

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2022/05/26

You've heard of found footage horror, but is the world ready for a found commentary horror? In this week's episode of Certified Forgotten, the Matts are joined by writer-director Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) to discuss Director's Cut, Adam Rifkin's movie-within-a-movie collaboration with actor-magician Penn Jillette. There's a lot going on in this film, but let us leave with this: if you've ever wanted to hear hear silent magician Teller speak, well, be careful what you wish for.

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01:25:03

CF53: Hell House LLC 2 (w/ Alice Collins)

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2022/04/21

It is the movie that shook the nation - and no, we're not talking about Hell House LLC, but the in-world documentary that serves as the basis for Hell House LLC 2: The Abaddon Hotel. And if that sounds confusing to you, then leave it to the Matts and special guest Alice Collins (@vampaly) to unpack the film. In this episode of Certified Forgotten, we'll discuss found footage, horror franchises, and what it takes to open up your world with a horror sequel.

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01:14:36

CF52: The Monster Project (w/ DeVaughn Taylor)

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2022/04/01

If the house is a-rockin', it's monsters! This week the Matts are joined by DeVaughn Taylor (@_daddydisco) from the Bloody Blunts Cinema Club to talk about a hidden "found footage" gem that says it all in the title: The Monster Project.

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01:21:10

CF51: Blood of Wolves (w/ Leigh Monson & Amelia...

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2022/03/17

What would life be like without the occasional yakuza film to keep us company? In this special two-guest episode of Certified Forgotten, The Matts are joined by Leigh Monson (@LeighMonsonPBF) and Amelia Emberwing (@ThatWitchMia) to discuss Blood of Wolves, a Japanese gangster epic from 2018. How do films about corrupt cops play after two years of police "accountability"? And does Blood of Wolves provide enough gore to live up to its Shudder distribution? All signs point to yes.

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