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PODCAST

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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01:18:11

BATTLE ROYALE (2001) ft. Becci Sayce // Hunt or Be...

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2025/11/25

Sharpen your blades...or pot lids! We're diving into the contraversial Japanese masterpiece Battle Royale directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The boys are joined by writer Becci Sayce to discuss censorship, radicalization of the youth, and the enduring legacy of this film. Good luck!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie

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01:18:42

ASSASSINATION NATION (2018) ft. Tori Potenza // Hunt...

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2025/11/22

Time to check out another eerily prophetic and politically charged film, Assassination Nation directed by Sam Levinson. Tori Potenza (Brooklyn Horror Fest) joins the boys to unpack a film with sticky morals and themes, tackling what it's like to be hunted in a digital landscape. Our phones may look like snuff films, but the podcast feed is safe!NOTE: apologies for the delay and some of the audio quality, many technical difficulties!Haunt Tori on social media:All LinksHaunt Garrett on social

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01:34:41

PREDATOR: BADLANDS (2025) /// Hunt or Be Hunted

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2025/11/12

The boys discuss Predator: Badlands directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the second in two installments to the franchise this year. The boys break down the additional Yautja lore and what it's like following a Predator for a change. You are not a tool, you're family!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls

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01:28:41

PUNISHMENT PARK (1971) // Hunt Or Be Hunted

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2025/11/04

Accidentally relevant as always, the boys kick off November discussing Punishment Park directed by the late Peter Watkins. We break down the many socio-political themes, how the film was banned, and the found footage elements it pioneered. You made us say crap!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and

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02:02:14

FREDDY VS JASON (2003) + Franchise Rankings // A...

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2025/10/31

We've come to the end of our month long journey through Crystal Lake and Elm Street, time to wrap things up with Freddy vs Jason directed by Ronny Yu. The boys discuss the rare slasher mash-up and how it pays respects to both franchises, while being fun as hell. After that, the boys rank both franchises separately and together, while also giving out some awards. Freddy died by fire, Jason by water...how do we use that!?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars

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59:20

FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009) // A Nightmare at Crystal Lake

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2025/10/30

Let's take it back to Jason's first killing spree...again! The boys are discussing Friday the 13th (2009) directed by Marcus Nispel. We discuss the incredible cold open and how this film remade a mix of the original first 4 films. Your ears are stupendous, perfect lobe placement!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie

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57:57

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010) // A Nightmare at...

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2025/10/30

The boys go up against Freddy once again with Nancy...Holbrook? It's time to talk A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) directed by Samuel Bayer. We discuss what possibly went wrong with this sauceless film and if there are any redeeming features? You smell different... (fuck, is that really the best Freddy has in this one?)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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side

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49:16

JASON X (2001) // A Nightmare at Crystal Lake

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2025/10/29

Everyone knew it was coming and were still baffled by Jason X directed by James Isaac. The boys discuss franchise entries in space, the continuity, and all things Über Jason. It's ok guys, we just want our microphones back!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast:

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01:00:57

WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE (1994) // A Nightmare at...

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2025/10/29

It's time to catch up with Nanc- I mean, Heather as we discuss New Nightmare directed by Wes Craven. The boys discuss the state of the franchise and Craven's first forray into the world of meta horror. Hurry up and listen, please! We're sleepy...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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape

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01:03:30

JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY (1993) // A...

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2025/10/27

It's Jason's final rodeo...again! The boys are talkin Jason Goes to Hell directed by Adam Marcus. DeVaughn and Garrett debate where this film stands in the Friday the 13th canon, the ambitious concept, and whether it delivers on its title or not. In our professional opinion? This guy is dead as shit!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the

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01:05:52

FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (1991) // A...

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2025/10/23

It's time for a good ol' Irish wake as the boys discuss Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare directed by Rachel Talalay. We're talkin the franchise entering the 90s, the baffling structure, and the confusing approach to Freddy's swan song. You could say it is definitely not Prime Time, bitch...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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the

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52:26

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD (1989)...

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2025/10/22

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 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:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey

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52:44

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN...

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2025/10/20

Jason takes a bite out of the big apple...or maybe a nibble. The boys discuss Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan directed by Rob Hedden. We discuss the aquatic/ship shenanigans, little wet guy Jason, and the mystery of New York's toxic waste. Walking corpses are not real!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie

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01:11:03

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER (1988)...

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2025/10/19

You could say the franchising is sleepwalking with the 4th entry A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master directed by Renny Harlin. The boys discuss the clunky baton hand-off between Kristen & Alice, Harlin's chaotic direction, and Robert Englund's struggles on set. This film is one is a round-house kick after another!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our

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01:02:00

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD (1988) // A...

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2025/10/16

You know what time it is: Jason vs Diet Carrie! We're talking Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood directed by John Carl Buechler. The boys discuss the supernatural elements, Kane Hodder's first outing in the mask, and this film being a trailblazer for today's grief porn horror. We've got a date with soap on a rope! (whatever that means)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 sorts of bonus goodies

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01:03:33

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987) //...

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2025/10/15

The boys are here to fight back against Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors directed by Chuck Russell. We're discussing the return of Nancy Thompson, the new dream mechanics, and this film's legacy among the top sequels. Welcome to Prime Time, Bitch!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries,

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51:19

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES (1986) // A...

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2025/10/14

The franchise has officially gone supernatural and meta in Friday the 13th: Jason Lives directed my Tom McLoughlin. The boys discuss the addition of comedy, its self-awareness, and why this is Garrett's favorite entry. Some folks have a strange form of entertainment, including you for listening to this ridiculous journey of ours!Check out Garrett's interview with Tom McLoughlinNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone

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01:07:15

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE (1985)...

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2025/10/13

Freddy's back and he wants inside your body... The boys discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge directed by Jack Shoulder. We discuss Mark Patton's journey, the franchise's new direction, and the film's ever-changing queer legacy. Assume the position!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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and

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52:21

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING (1985) // A...

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2025/10/10

Time to start fresh as "Jason" returns to Crystal Lake. The boys discuss why the franchise decided to return (money), the set life, and Tommy Jarvis throwing hands. Ya hungry; want some enchiladas, pizza, tacos, or egg rolls?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 sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast:

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01:21:54

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) // A Nightmare at...

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2025/10/09

Time to leave the woods and head back into suburbia, as we finally tackle A Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven. The boys dive into the film's development, Nancy Thompson redefining the Final Girl, and the beginning of Freddy Kreuger's illustrious legacy. One, two, this pod is coming for you...three, four, subscribe for more...New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hit the field discussing Him with full spoilers

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