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The Devil"s Work Podcast

The Devil’s Work Podcast

A group of creatives on a journey to do the Devil"s work, one life-shattering film at a time! Each episode, we take a look at lesser-discussed gems in the horror genre and tear them apart, limb from limb, laughing while they do it. Join the discussion on Instagram @thedevilsworkpod and TikTok @thedevilsworkpodcast

tv & film film reviews

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01:56:13

26 - Possum (with Jack from 156/Silence)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/05/09

We’re truly doing the Devil’s work today, with PsydeShow leading the way! This week, we’re covering Matthew Holness’ utterly disturbing (and very heady) 2018 psychological drama, Possum. The plot follows an (apparently) disgraced puppeteer who returns to his childhood home to quite literally stare the spindly horrors of his past in the face. In all fairness, it’s a bit difficult to describe this film with words, it’s like “Bad Vibes: The Movie”, but we’re going to do our best. We’re excited and

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01:40:12

25 - Martyrs (Part 2)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Welcome back to our conclusion to this very morbid conversation! We’ve had a lot of fun so far, but it’s about to take a turn for the worse, so buckle up kiddos. You’re probably gonna want a shower and a hug when this is through. Fair warning. TW: violence against women and children, torture, gun violence, self harm/suicide, general sense of nihilism all throughout. Be sure to like/subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thedevilsworkpodcast2191 Join the discussion on Facebook (The

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01:44:30

25 - Martyrs (Part 1)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/04/25

It’s Skeptik’s day of birf! And to celebrate, he’s giving us all the gift of trauma in the form of Pascal Laugier’s 2008 new French extremity masterpiece, Martyrs. With us today is friend of the family, Dillon Wright! This film was originally intended to be the debut episode of this podcast, so it’s been a long time coming! This is another collective favorite so get ready for a fun one. Obviously, we couldn’t leave a single frame out of the conversation, so this is a two-parter. We want to sustain

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01:52:50

24 - The People Under The Stairs

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/04/11

It’s Skeptik’s pick this week! How can a film be both a cult classic and an absolute foundational gem of multiple genres? Ask the genius behind the 1991 horror-comedy, The People Under The Stairs, Wes Craven. Delivering just as many creepy/disgusting moments as it does laughs - and never letting up on either - it was an obvious choice for us to cover on the pod. TW include: racism, homophobia, child abuse/abduction, implications of SA, and an unexpected cameo from the best couple in Twin Peaks Be

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02:12:56

23 - The Changeling

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/03/28

This week our intrepid trio hit another milestone as they review the first movie recommended from outside the pod: 1980 Canadian sensation The Changeling! A very early example of a "classy" haunted house/possession movie, but one that had a massive influence on the genre as a whole. We join the fantastic George C. Scott yet again, as he portrays a writer struggling with the tragic death of his wife and daughter by moving across the country and directly into a “historical building.” A phrase we will

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01:56:27

22 - Grave of the Fireflies

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Skeptik decided to take us all on a feel trip this week with our first dive into the world of animated films, Grave of the Fireflies. Directed by Isao Takahata in 1988, this is a harrowing Studio Ghibli film about the horrors of war. Told through the perspectives of a child, Setsuko, and her older brother, Seita, we follow the pair as they struggle to survive a war-torn Japan during WWII and maintain a semblance of happiness within the brief pockets of peace they experience. Fair warning, this is a

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01:34:47

21 - Mandy (Part 1)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/02/28

It’s Evelyn’s turn at the wheel and she’s driving us straight into a drug-fueled-prog-rock haze from the mind of Panos Cosmatos known as Mandy! This thing is a sight to behold, with incredibly fun visuals, insanely brutal kills, and of course Nicolas Cage. We highly recommend watching this one before listening, as it’s gonna be a lot more interesting if you’ve seen how wild this ride really is. We were able to get Skeptik on a plane to join us for this one, so the video episode is available on

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01:45:14

21 - Mandy (Part 2)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/02/28

Welcome back to the unhinged fun! Hope you’re enjoying the conversation so far. Now let’s get back to one of the most insane chainsaw fight scenes ever committed to film and of course, our undying love for Nicolas Cage. Be sure to like/subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thedevilsworkpodcast2191 Join the discussion on Facebook (The Devil's Work Podcast) and Instagram @thedevilsworkpod We’re on Letterboxed! https://letterboxd.com/evelyn_mars/list/the-devils-work-podcast/ Email

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02:43:29

20 - Interview With Neil Napier!

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/02/14

Welcome to a very special episode of The Devil’s Work! We were extremely fortunate to sit down with the legendary Neil Napier and discuss his prolific acting career (which began with playing dual roles of both Preacher Man and Chainsaw Charlie in Slashers, which you can hear us gush about on episode 18). Check it out to hear the wonderful chain of events that led up to this meeting! We even got Skeptik to hop on a plane so we could film this one for you guys. This turned out to be an incredibly

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02:25:33

19 - Crimes of The Future

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/01/31

PsydeShow is taking us into some strangely erotic territory this week with David Cronenberg’s Crimes of The Future. This psychological pseudo noire/body horror is sure to entice and disgust. Dealing with multiple themes of environmentalism, sexuality, and transhumanism; it serves as a slice of life from a completely realized world created by the godfather of body horror. If there’s anything we love on this show, it’s a good fellating of a stomach zipper. TW: violence against children, surgery,

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02:24:45

18 - Slashers

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/01/17

This week we’re headed back to our neighbors in the North, Canada, to examine the story of an All-American episode of a Japanese game show… huh?! Trust us, it’s worth taking a minute to do the mental math with three slashers prowling an abandoned paintball arena and $6 million on the line! Maurice Devereaux’s 2001 Slashers is an examination of the then-new phenomenon of reality TV, capitalism, and the quest for fame for fame’s sake. Trigger warnings include sexual assault, nudity, graphic

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02:54:02

17 - The Loved Ones

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2023/01/03

Do you want to go to the dance with us? This week, Evelyn is taking us to Australia with an amazing little indie project from 2009, directed by Sean Byrne! The Loved Ones is a film that reminds its audience that they don’t need to attend a formal school dance to have a good time on prom night, you just need weed and someone who cares. Following the traumatizing death of his father, Brent Mitchell is trying his best to cope. When he rejects Lola Stone’s proposal to go with her to the End of School

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01:49:28

16 - The Exorcist III

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Welp, it was gonna happen sooner or later - we’ve finally joined the ranks of shows badass enough to have a lost episode! We had recorded a Christmas episode on Visitor Q, led by Skeptik, but fate has conspired to save our listeners from living through such trauma. We’ll get back to it eventually, we promise, but in the meantime we’re celebrating your narrow brush with utter mind bending horror as PsydeShow leads us in diving into the all time GOAT of possession films; the Exorcist 3! Brad Douriff

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02:10:31

14 - Creep 2

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/12/06

Welcome back to our discussion of the Creep series directed by Patrick Brice! This is a rare case of a sequel being superior to an original title in every possible way. Creep 2 sees (our favorite character of the series) Sara stepping into the videographer roll as she answers an ad from our main subject. They begin a very fun (and at times very awkward) mental game of chess, which leads to an extremely intense climax between the two. Have fun! And try not to dream of Peachfuzz, if at all possible.

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01:42:48

14 - Creep

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/12/06

Evelyn is getting creepy this week with both Creeps! No, not her co-hosts, the films Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017) directed by Patrick Brice. This first part of the dual episode covers a film we struggle to call a slasher, yet seems to fit in somewhere within the sub-genre. It’s a very fun black comedy that bears celebrating for the fact that it was made with no budget whatsoever. With a charismatic lead, and plenty of well-earned jump scares, it manages to keep the audience engaged and guessing

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01:34:50

13 - Nope (Part 2)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/11/22

We conclude our dissection of Jordan Peele’s Nope! If you have yet to hear the first part of this conversation, we’d recommend doing that before hitting that Play button. Might get a tad bit confusing. And if you wanna finally see our faces doing the thing where they move and make noise (plus a sleepy Oliver), you can do that over on our YouTube channel! Be sure to like/subscribe and let us know if you’d like more in-person video episodes from us! YouTube Channel:

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01:36:01

13 - Nope (Part 1)

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/11/22

Lucky number 13! On a very special (dual) episode of The Devil’s Work, PsydeShow keeps it contemporary with Jordan Peele’s Nope! Truly a spectacle to behold, it’s an insanely fun creature feature that’ll keep you both entranced and terrified. As is the case with most of the films we cover, the three of us would highly recommend viewing the movie before listening to both episodes. We promise it’s worth it! This was such a huge deal to us, that we marked the occasion with our very first video

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02:00:09

12 - Inside

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/11/08

This week Skeptik takes the wheel - and a French lady tries to take a baby! When an expectant mother suffers an unexpected car crash and the loss of her husband/baby daddy, she finds herself putting up with a Christmas Eve caper rivaling the most dramatic escapades of John McClane! TW: home invasion, blood/gore, violence against women, realistic surgery, head trauma, racism, Beatrice Dalle Join the discussion on Facebook (The Devil's Work Podcast) and Instagram @thedevilsworkpod We’re on

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02:25:44

11 - They Look Like People

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/11/06

Evelyn is here to help us question reality on this week's episode! We’re covering Perry Blackshear’s 2015 psychological horror They Look Like People. Much like with Saint Maud, the viewer is asked to question the validity of the events occurring on screen, leaving them uneasy up until the climax of the film! Join the discussion on Facebook (The Devil's Work Podcast) and Instagram @thedevilsworkpod We’re on Letterboxed! https://letterboxd.com/evelyn_mars/list/the-devils-work-podcast/ Email us your

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02:28:20

10 - Swallow

The Devil"s Work Podcast ·

2022/10/11

PsydeShow is taking the helm this week and he's bringing along his friend Austin for the ride! We're discussing Swallow, a 2019 American psychological horror directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis. The film follows Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, who is struggling with both pica and finding a way of keeping her husband's business-obsessed family happy. A slow burn that still manages to keep the viewer on edge, it explores the psychology behind this particular disorder as we follow the protagonist's

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