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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. 102: Robert Rodriguez's "The Faculty" (1998)

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2025/11/01

What if your teachers weren’t just strict—they weren’t even human? We revisit Robert Rodriguez’s 1998 cult favorite The Faculty and pull apart why a movie that isn’t all that scary can still be a blast. From a stacked cast and deliciously campy set pieces to a soundtrack that transports you straight to the late 90s, this one hits the sweet spot between teen drama and creature feature. We kick off with a quick setup and a “sinister sip” cocktail, then get into what makes the film tick: archet...

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Ep. 101: Vincenzo Natali’s "Cube" (1997)

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2025/10/25

A single room, a tiny budget, and a terrifying idea. We take Cube (1997) apart panel by panel to see why this indie puzzle-box still grips, frustrates, and inspires. From the first “Wonder Bread” kill to that nerve-wracking silent room, the movie turns constraints into storytelling fuel—smart sound design, practical effects with real bite, and a set built to trick the eye into believing there are thousands of ways to die. We share our first impressions and split ratings, then wrestle with th...

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Ep. 99: Lewis Gilbert’s "Haunted" (1995)

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2025/10/11

A skeptical professor, a brooding estate, and a family who won’t let go—Haunted (1995) promises classic chills but delivers something stranger: a Gothic romance in ghost story clothes. We unpack why the movie looks older than its year, how the narration flattens tension, and where the tone drifts from eerie to oddly cozy. From fog-drenched train platforms to self-playing pianos and that not-so-subtle painting, the film throws every haunted-house trope on the table, then blurs the rules of the...

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Ep. 100: Wes Craven’s "Vampire in Brooklyn" (1995)

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2025/10/04

A vampire drifts into Brooklyn with destiny on his mind—and somehow leaves horror and comedy at the door. We pull apart Vampire in Brooklyn with a candid look at how a dream lineup of Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, and Wes Craven gets tripped up by clashing tones, studio pressures, and choices that confuse more than they charm. From the opening shipwreck to the final showdowns, we trace the moments that could have worked if the film had committed to being scary first and funny second. We dig ...

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Ep. 98: Luis Llosa’s "Anaconda" (1997)

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2025/10/04

A film crew, a rogue hunter, and a snake that just won’t stop—we take on Anaconda (1997) with equal parts curiosity and side‑eye. We open with a quick plot setup and a themed “sinister sip” that goes spectacularly wrong (absinthe plus tequila, never again), then dive into why this movie feels bigger in memory than it does on rewatch. From the out‑of‑place British adventurer to the hitchhiker-turned-expert guide, we map the 90s trope trail and ask the only question that matters: does any of it...

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Ep. 97: Robert Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996)

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2025/09/27

The unexpected brilliance of From Dusk Till Dawn lies in its fearless genre-bending approach. Starting as a gritty crime thriller following the Gecko brothers on a violent spree across Texas, the film morphs into a blood-soaked vampire extravaganza without warning – leaving audiences either thrilled or bewildered. This bold storytelling choice creates an unforgettable viewing experience that continues to captivate fans decades after its release. George Clooney shines as Seth Gecko, bringing ...

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Ep. 96: Rodman Flender’s “Leprechaun 2” (1994)

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2025/09/20

Ever wondered what happens when folklore meets filmmaking failure? Look no further than our deep dive into 1994's "Leprechaun 2," a horror sequel so bizarre it might just leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about Irish mythology. When we first pressed play on this Saint Patrick's Day nightmare (which scored a dismal 6% on Rotten Tomatoes), we weren't prepared for the sheer absurdity awaiting us. The plot follows an evil leprechaun who must wait 1,000 years before claiming a...

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Ep. 95: Wes Craven's "New Nightmare" (1994)

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2025/09/13

What happens when the monster from the movie screen steps into your real life? Wes Craven's "New Nightmare" takes us on a mind-bending journey that blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality in ways that kinda feel fresh nearly three decades later. When actress Heather Langenkamp (playing herself) begins experiencing strange phone calls and disturbing dreams, she discovers that the character she portrayed in the original "Nightmare on Elm Street" has become tragically relevant to her a...

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Bonus Episode: Horror Hiatus Ends

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2025/09/06

Horror fans, your favorite nightmare-inducing podcast is back! After a refreshing summer break, we're ready to plunge back into the depths of horror cinema – both the critically acclaimed gems and the delightfully terrible misfires that make us question our life choices. Mark your calendars for September 13th when the full Screams and Streams crew reunites to kick off our return with Wes Craven's meta-horror masterpiece "New Nightmare" (1994). This fan-favorite marks our re-entry into 90s ho...

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Ep. 94: Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" (2025)

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2025/06/28

Danny Boyle's return to the rage-infected universe delivers a mesmerizing evolution of horror that feels both familiar and startlingly fresh. Set almost three decades after the original outbreak, "28 Years Later" transports viewers to a Britain permanently transformed—where small pockets of humanity cling to existence alongside the changed infected. The film's emotional core centers on Spike, a 12-year-old boy who has never known a world beyond his island community. His coming-of-age journey...

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Ep. 93: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's "28 Weeks Later"...

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2025/06/21

That tense, breathtaking opening scene in the isolated cottage sets the tone perfectly - Robert Carlyle's character makes the ultimate cowardly choice, abandoning his wife to a horde of infected to save himself. This moral failure haunts the entire film and creates one of the most devastating character arcs in zombie cinema. 28 Weeks Later builds on the frenetic energy of its predecessor while shifting toward military action horror. Six months after the rage virus decimated Britain, American...

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Ep. 92: Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" (2002)

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2025/06/14

An empty London. A hospital bed. A man waking from a coma to discover the world has fallen apart. This is how we meet Jim, our protagonist in Danny Boyle's revolutionary 2002 horror film "28 Days Later." What follows is a heart-pounding journey through a Britain devastated by the rage virus – a pathogen that transforms ordinary people into blood-spewing, relentlessly aggressive infected in mere seconds. The film's groundbreaking approach to the zombie apocalypse genre still resonates two dec...

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Ep. 91: Fraser C. Heston's "Needful Things" (1993)

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2025/06/07

A devilish shopkeeper arrives in a small Maine town, his suitcase packed with wonders and his ledger full of names. In "Needful Things," we witness the unraveling of Castle Rock through the machinations of one Leland Gaunt, a stranger with uncanny insight into the deepest desires of everyone he meets. Max von Sydow masterfully portrays Gaunt, the charismatic proprietor offering townsfolk exactly what they want most—a rare baseball card, a carnival glass lampshade, Elvis Presley's sunglasses—...

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Ep. 90: Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness (1993)

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2025/05/31

Bruce Campbell swaggers into medieval times with a chainsaw hand and a double-barrel shotgun in this cult classic horror-comedy that transforms the Evil Dead franchise from pure terror into something gloriously ridiculous. Transported to the distant past after the events of Evil Dead 2, our reluctant hero Ash Williams finds himself captured, imprisoned, and thrown into a pit with deadites – only to emerge as a prophesied savior who must retrieve the Necronomicon to return home. What follows ...

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Ep. 89: Anthony Hickox's "Warlock: The Armageddon"...

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2025/05/24

The year was 1993, and director Anthony Hickox had unleashed what would become one of horror cinema's most spectacular failures upon unsuspecting audiences. Warlock: The Armageddon arrived with a thud that still reverberates through horror history, eventually earning the rare distinction of a perfect 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes. We dive deep into this bizarre sequel where Julian Sands returns as the titular warlock, born during a rare eclipse and tasked with collecting six mystical rune ston...

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Ep. 88: John Carpenter's "Body Bags" (1993)

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2025/05/17

Ever wondered what happens when legendary horror directors decide to have a little fun between major projects? John Carpenter's Body Bags (1993) offers the answer - a wickedly demented horror anthology that blends camp, gore, and a remarkable roster of genre talent both in front of and behind the camera. Hosted by a formaldehyde-drinking, ghoulishly comedic coroner (played by Carpenter himself), Body Bags presents three distinct tales of terror. "The Gas Station" traps a female college stude...

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Ep. 87: Bernard Rose's "Candyman" (1992)

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2025/05/10

Dare to say his name five times in the mirror? Bernard Rose's 1992 horror classic Candyman continues to haunt our nightmares with its perfect blend of urban legend, racial commentary, and genuine terror. We journey through the decaying hallways of Chicago's notorious Cabrini-Green housing project alongside Virginia Madsen's Helen, a graduate student whose research into urban legends leads her to the horrifying truth behind the hook-handed killer. As we dissect this influential film that scor...

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Ep. 86: Eric Red's "Body Parts" (1991)

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2025/05/03

When criminal psychologist Bill Chrushank loses his arm in a devastating car crash, a groundbreaking transplant procedure gives him a second chance. There's just one catch - his new arm once belonged to a vicious serial killer. As Bill begins to recover, the appendage seems to develop a will of its own, acting with increasing violence against his family and others. What starts as a medical miracle rapidly descends into a nightmare as Bill struggles to maintain control while questioning the v...

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Ep. 85: Manny Coto's "Dr. Giggles" (1992)

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2025/04/26

Take two aspirin and prepare for a lethal dose of 90s medical horror as we dissect "Dr. Giggles," the 1992 cult slasher that transforms everyday medical tools into weapons of destruction. Larry Drake delivers a maniacal performance as the titular villain whose high-pitched laugh and cringe-worthy puns accompany each of his uniquely gruesome kills. With an impressive body count of 17 victims, Dr. Giggles dispatches his patients using oversized tongue depressors, thermometers through eye socke...

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Ep. 84: Peter Jackson's "Dead Alive" (1992)

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2025/04/19

Peter Jackson's outrageously gory 1992 splatter comedy "Dead Alive" surprised us all with its impressive 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. While we initially struggled through the slow-paced first twenty minutes, the film quickly transforms into a wild, blood-soaked roller coaster that had us simultaneously laughing and gagging. "Dead Alive" follows timid Lionel, whose controlling mother gets bitten by a Sumatran rat monkey at the zoo, turning her into a rapidly decomposing zombie who infects every...

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