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Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews

A movie podcast of elimination rankings and deep dive reviews to determine what movies are worthy of preservation for all time, even beyond the end times!

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115:07

Slashers 1984: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Rocktober...

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/10/28

Slashers: 1984 (Rebroadcast)Jason from Binge Movies (the B-movie sadist with a VCR full of pain), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the ever-resilient critic), and Paul from The Countdown (the man barely hanging on) reunite for one of the biggest turning points in horror history — 1984, the year Freddy Krueger was born and the slasher genre reached its fever pitch. This episode’s Blood Pool: Rocktober Blood — Jan 1, 1984 Fatal Games — Jan 1, 1984 Splatter University — Jul 13, 1984 Day of the

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131:08

Return of the Living Dead Franchise, Ranked | SHOCK...

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2025/10/28

SHOCK HORROR: “The Return of the Living Dead Special” (1985–2005) (Color, 2 hrs.) Broadcasting after hours from the last video store in the universe, host Jason rises from Spooktacular retirement to kick off Shock Horror with a full-on graveyard party. Joined by Paul (The Slashers, The Countdown), the boys dig up the entire Return of the Living Dead franchise, from punk rock brain-eaters and doomed romance to the cheap sequels that won’t stay buried. Expect fog machines, local commercials, and more

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21:27

The Black Phone 2 (2025)

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/10/21

Instant Reaction: The Black Phone 2 (2025) — Spoiler-Free Review The phone rings again, and Jason from Binge Movies answers with a spoiler-free reaction to The Black Phone 2. Does Scott Derrickson and Blumhouse deliver another chilling hit, or is this sequel just dead air? Quick thoughts on performances, scares, story, and how it deviates from the original. Credits Host: Jason Produced by: Binge Movies Franchisees: Heather, Dan, Jason, Matt, Pete Support: patreon.com/bingemovies

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116:28

Slashers 1983: Sleepaway Camp, Angst, The Final...

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/10/21

Jason from Binge Movies (our sadistic programmer), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the beautifully balanced critic pushed to the brink by this week’s picks), and Paul from The Countdown (convinced Jason’s true purpose is torment) take on the entire slasher year of 1983 in one massive episode. This episode’s Blood Pool: Ogroff (Mad Mutilator) — Jan 1, 1983 Angst — Jan 1, 1983 Deadly Lessons — Mar 7, 1983 Sweet Sixteen — Mar 18, 1983 The Final Terror — May 1, 1983 Sledgehammer — Jul 12,

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94:39

Slashers 1981, Part II: The Burning, Happy Birthday...

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2025/10/14

Jason from Binge Movies (the B-movie appreciator), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the beautifully balanced critic), and Paul from The Countdown (the show’s own Scrooge) return to close out one of the bloodiest years in horror history — 1981.The Blood Pool for this round includes: The Burning (May 8, 1981) – Campfire tales come to life in this legendary summer-camp massacre featuring early work from Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax and makeup FX master Tom Savini. Happy Birthday to Me (May 15, 1981)

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21:24

One Battle After Another (2025)

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2025/09/29

INSTANT REACTION: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)Many critics are calling Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025) a “blockbuster.” But is that really what it is? In this spoiler-free instant reaction, Jason digs into the hype and interrogates whether Anderson has truly delivered his first large-scale crowd-pleaser...or something more complicated. The $175 million action thriller, inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland and released by Warner Bros. Pictures, stars Leonardo DiCaprio,

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84:29

Slashers 1981, Part I: My Bloody Valentine, The...

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/09/23

Jason, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the balanced critic), and Paul from The Countdown (the curmudgeon) reunite to continue their descent into the golden age of slashers. This round, they tackle the first wave of 1981’s massive blood-soaked slate.The Blood Pool includes: Home Sweet Home (Jan 1, 1981) – a killer Thanksgiving turkey of a movie to kick off the year. Night School (Jan 7, 1981) – Boston goes giallo with a motorcycle-helmeted killer. My Bloody Valentine (Feb 11, 1981) –

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79:38

The Slashers: 1980 – Friday the 13th, Prom Night &...

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/09/16

The Slashers: 1980 (Season 1 Rebroadcast)Coming to you from the last video store in the universe, this is The Slashers. Season 1 was originally recorded in 2023, and we’re re-airing it now on this new feed to get you ready for Season 2! Hosted by Jason from Binge Movies, Megan Kerns from Spoilerpiece Theatre, and Paul from The Countdown, The Slashers takes you year by year through the golden era of the slasher film. Each episode, we assemble that year’s Blood Pool — a lineup of slasher movies — and

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149:52

Top Grossing Movies of 2009, Ranked Part II

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/09/09

EP 202: Top Grossing Movies of 2009, Ranked Part IIFew believed Blue Cat People would work, but by the end of the 2000s, it was the biggest movie of all time. Proving once again, you should never bet against Jim Cameron. Jason and Robert Yaniz Jr. (Crooked Table) close out the Top Grossing Movies of the 2000s series with the five biggest hits of 2009. From Gladiator to Avatar, this series has tracked a decade where franchises rose, originality waned, and box office spectacle became Hollywood’s

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01:28:22

Top Grossing Movies of 2009, Ranked Part I

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2025/08/26

EP #201: 2009, Part II — Conspiracy Season2009 didn’t just entertain—it reflected a culture already steeped in paranoia and conspiratorial thinking. Jason and Chauncey Telese (La Podfidential) rank five box office giants that, in hindsight, reveal how stories of secret cabals, engineered crises, and “truth” shaped by vibes over facts were already dominating the mainstream. The Lineup: 10. The Hangover (2009) 9. Angels & Demons (2009) 8. Sherlock Holmes (2009) 7. The Twilight Saga: New Moon

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02:15:43

80s Sex Comedies, Ranked

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/08/19

EP #200: VHS Summer V–80s Sex Comedies200 episodes! To mark the milestone, Jason is joined by Clare from W-Rated to rewind to the neon-soaked heyday of 1980s sex comedies. From locker room pranks to ski slope stripteases, these raunchy relics of VHS culture pushed boundaries and buttons. Along the way, friends and fans drop in with special messages to celebrate the journey so far. This week’s lineup: Porky’s (1981) The Last American Virgin (1982) Hardbodies (1984) Revenge of the Nerds

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02:12:55

John Hughes, Ranked

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/08/12

EP #199: John Hughes, RankedJohn Hughes gave us the dream of teen freedom, family bonding, and life lessons wrapped in pop hits. But in 2025, do his movies still hold up—or are they time capsules better left sealed? Jason and guest Kristin Battestella (Women InSession; I Think, Therefore I Review) rank five Hughes classics, from road-trip chaos to suburban rebellion, deciding which deserves the Vault…and which buckle under the weight of modern eyes. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Sixteen

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18:56

Weapons (2025)

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/08/08

INSTANT REACTION: Seventeen kids vanish at 2:17 a.m., and that’s only the start of the nightmare. Director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) returns with Weapons — a chilling, multi-chapter descent into paranoia and dread. In this spoiler-free instant reaction, we break down the film’s tone, tension, and craft without giving away a single twist. No plot summaries. No safety nets. Just the gut-level verdict from the last video store in the universe. Director: Zach Cregger Starring: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin,

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02:48:18

Val Kilmer, Ranked

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/08/05

EP #198: VHS Summer V – Val Kilmer Season Premiere VHS Summer returns for its fifth and final installment! Jason is joined by Evan Crean (Spoilerpiece Theater) to rank and review five of Val Kilmer’s most iconic performances. From boy genius to gunslinging legend, Kilmer’s range is on full display in this eclectic lineup: Real Genius (1985) Willow (1988) Thunderheart (1992) Tombstone (1993) Heat (1995) Which film enters the Vault, and which get left out in the summer sun? Credits Host:

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01:18

The Final Summer on Tape

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/07/29

They told you not to rewind. You did it anyway. NEXT WEEK, sunburnt cinema returns for one final scorched season of sweat, sand, and magnetic tape decay. This is VHS Summer V: The Boys of Summer. Five episodes, five movies at a time, diving deep into the films that raised a generation…questionably. We’re talking suburban malls, sex pests, and sleepless summers, all through the warped plastic of a rental copy that’s seen too much. Plus, we finish what we started: the final countdown of the 2000s

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30:16

Superman (2025)

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2025/07/11

INSTANT REACTION: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

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09:38

28 Years Later (2025)

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2025/06/23

A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.

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16:44

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)

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2025/05/23

INSTANT REACTION: Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them.

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19:36

Clown in a Cornfield

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/05/13

INSTANT REACTION: A fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.

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02:42:30

Top Grossing Movies of 2008, Ranked Part II

Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews ·

2025/05/07

EP 196: 2008’s Box Office Countdown (5–1) – Jokers, Jones, and ABBA (ft. Phoenix Clouden)Episode Description: Jason is joined by the ever unpredictable Phoenix Clouden (The Film Canon) to finish the epic climb through 2008’s biggest box office hits! This is the top 5 where caped crusaders, crystal skulls, pandas, demigods, and dancing queens battled for cinematic dominance. It's a strange mix of gritty realism, nostalgic absurdity, and pop musical euphoria Films Discussed: Mamma Mia! (5) – Meryl,

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