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Dismembering Horror

Dismembering Horror

Join us on Dismembering Horror as we explore the vast and varied world of horror movies. From cult classics to modern masterpieces (and everything in between), we break down what worked (and what didn"t) and provide a unique, filmmaker"s perspective on the genre.

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Spring 2025 Update + Our New Horror Film

Dismembering Horror ·

2025/04/04

Our plans for the future! Including our new horror film you can support and learn about at www.haveyouseenmemovie.com !!!

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July 2023 Announcement

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/07/20

CATCH YOU ON THE FLIP SIDE 💀🎞🖤😎We'll keep you posted here. In the meantime, you can support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@DismemberingHorror Yours in Dismembering, Ryan and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 208 - The Outwaters

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/07/06

Join us as we traverse the arid, alien landscape of 'The Outwaters,' Robbie Banfitch's found-footage horror that charts a group of friends' descent into terror in the heart of the Mojave Desert. Despite its ambitious intention and appealing premise, we found it lacking in narrative coherence, intentionality, and verisimilitude. Ryan was underwhelmed, generously allotting it a "stream" for its earnest attempt, and for the sake of staying up on the latest in independent horror. Tim had a much

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Episode 207 - Men

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/06/22

In our latest episode, we unravel the layered world of ‘Men,’ a British folk horror film by Alex Garland, that sees a widowed woman, portrayed by Jessie Buckley, on “vacation” in a countryside village, tormented by the eerie men in the village, all brought to life by Rory Kinnear. We unpack Garland's layered narrative, drawing links to ancient cautionary tales, while also exploring the film's religious undertones and symbolism. ‘Men’ is a film that invites and defies consensus in equal measure, a

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Episode 206 - The Vanishing (1988)

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/06/08

In our latest episode, we get into the thick of the unconventional thriller, "The Vanishing". This isn't your usual kidnapping drama - this one's got layers, and it's as deliciously complicated as your grandma's lasagna recipe! We get tangled up in an intricate web spun around "what happened" rather than "whodunnit". "The Vanishing" taps into our fascination with the aftermath of a horrific event and explores the relentless grip of obsession. We chew on the tricky question of moving on and the

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Episode 205 - Torso

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/05/25

Join us as we dive deep into the paradoxically dark reality of "Torso," an Italian horror classic that centers on a masked killer on a throat-slitting, sexual spree. We hop into our little Italian car and journey into the film's unsettling depiction of violence, exploring its uncanny ability to get at a disturbing, “real” feeling, despite unrealistic effect (a Giallo staple). With Ryan awarding it a "rent" and Tim giving it a "stream," we dissect the film's unique tension where brutality meets

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Episode 204 - Evil Dead Rise

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/05/11

Ryan and Tim take a dreary, deadite delve into "Evil Dead Rise," the fifth installment in the iconic horror franchise. While the film didn't quite live up to Ryan's hopes, lacking a certain bite and earning a "stream" rating, Tim found it more compelling and awarded it a "rent." Our hosts discuss how and if filmmakers can "put evil" into a movie, how a “modern” approach both helped and hurt the movie, as well as the potential pitfalls of too much character development. So pardon us as we can’t help

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Episode 203 - Renfield

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/04/27

Starring everyone’s favorite Nicolas Cage as the iconic Transylvanian Lord of Darkness, “Renfield” offers a fun and fresh “what if” in the form of a nine-decades-later sequel to the 1931 original “Dracula.” Ryan enjoyed the performances but couldn't bring himself to rate it higher than a "stream." On the other hand, Tim was smitten by its silliness, declaring it a new comfort movie and granting it a solid "buy." Tune in as we dismember the film's blood-sucking humor, chilling charm, and Nicolas

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Episode 202 - Cure

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/04/13

For this episode, we dive into the drizzling, moody world of the 1997 psychological thriller "Cure." Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the film follows a detective investigating a series of gruesome murders. The chilling twist? The real killer isn't committing the murders himself; instead, he hypnotizes others to carry out the heinous acts. Join us as we dismember the film's appropriately hypnotic atmosphere, and thought-provoking themes of identity, control, and culpability when the lines between

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Episode 201 - Scream VI (with special guest Peter...

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/03/30

Hosts Ryan and Tim are joined by recurring guest and "Scream Fiend" Peter Warden to dissect the latest installment in the fabled franchise: "Scream VI." With Ghostface and the “Scream” (2022) crew back on the chopping block, the trio slices and dices their way through the film's scintillating suspense, bloody butcherings, and terrifying twists. They also delve into the idea of fictionalizing real-life violence in horror storytelling, taking a stab at carving out what feels right or not. Don't miss

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Episode 200 Special - The Best of the Last 100

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/03/16

Our 200th episode is here! We've explored so many nooks and crannies of the genre, and now, in celebration of this milestone, we're taking a look back at the past hundred episodes to pick out our top nine films. It's not about the ranking or the competition, it's about sharing our love for the genre. Join us as we revisit some of our favorites, and see which ones have stayed with us long after the credits rolled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 199 - Speak No Evil

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/03/02

"Speak No Evil" takes the well-worn trope of doing something foolish to prove oneself and turns it on its head, delving deeper into the horror of societal expectations. We were both along for the ride into the forest, countryside, and rock quarry, navigating the dangers of polite society and psychopaths alike. With our tongues firmly intact, we dismember the nuances of modern niceties explored in this thrilling film. "Speak No Evil" earned a double "rent" from both of us. Speak No Evil

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Episode 198 - Infinity Pool

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/02/16

Don't be fooled, like his father before him, the younger Cronenberg knows what he's doing: and delivers with “Infinity Pool.” While keeping the family tradition of body-centric horror, Brandon adds his own cerebral touch that titillates in all the right Cronenberg-y ways. Ryan and Tim both agree that this film deserves a "buy" for a plethora of reasons, including Mia Goth’s incredible, unhinged performance. This film is so good, it'll get under your skin and make you want to peel back the layers

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Episode 197 - Threads (with special guests Rachel...

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/02/02

This week on Dismembering Horror, we delve into the pre-and-post-apocalyptic depths of darkness with Tim's pick for "the bleakest movie" he's ever seen. Get ready for the shock and awe of "Threads," a British classic that rocked the country with its pseudo-documentary style and heart-stopping realism. We were joined by Bob Mielke, the writer of the "Threads" book, and Rachel Kempf, co-founder of its publishing company. It was an honor to have them on the show for an even more in-depth dissection

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Episode 196 - Skinamarink

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/01/19

“Dinky dinky do,” if we do say so ourselves! What an interesting experience “Skinamarink” was. Stark, eerie, unsettling, challenging for some, this Canadian film has been causing quite a stir with audiences, both good and bad. Eleven people walked out of Tim’s theater, sparking a conversation worth its own dismembering. The path to loving this movie may well be in the viewer's ability to tap into their childhood fears and feelings. Ryan had no problem getting there, while Tim could never quite find

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Episode 195 - We're All Going to the World's Fair

Dismembering Horror ·

2023/01/05

Ahh, the late great glory of 90’s indie film…what’s that you say? This film was made two years ago? But it encapsulates that late 90’s vibe so well! “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” is a moody spiral down into finding oneself in the burgeoning age of creepy-pasta internet—relentlessly eerie and artfully depicted by a filmmaker as they too were finding themselves. Ryan and Tim found this one ripe for exploration with little to criticize, rating it a “buy” and “rent” respectively. We’re All

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Episode 194 - Krampus

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/12/22

If you thought getting a lump of coal in your stocking was bad, just you wait! This holiday season we decided to deepen our understanding of the true roots of Christmas: Paganism. Well, or at least some very German lore. With a standout cast, and tremendous set and creature design, the guys felt that despite some lulls, “Krampus” was a nice gift for the holidays and garnered a double “rent.” Just remember, the spirit is all about giving—and if you doubt that spirit, Krampus will come and take it all

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Episode 193 - The Menu

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/12/08

It’s “Midsommar” meets “Ratatouille!” Get ready for some fine dining with the subject of this week’s episode, “The Menu.” Touching on all sorts of interconnected themes, prompting us to dismember all that comes with working in the service industry, and getting excited about the horror-centric premise at the heart of it all, this frenzied, food-centric feast of a film gave us plenty to chew on. The burger off this menu was cooked just to our liking, with Ryan dishing out a “rent” and Tim going all

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Episode 192 - Blood Rage

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/11/24

It's Thanksgiving with everybody's favorite twin Floridians, Todd and Terry! With a relatively small list of Thanksgiving themed/set horror films, we decided to carve up a very special turkey of a 1980's slasher this year... "Blood Rage!" Thanks to solid kills, a unique setting, and even more unique portrayals of how humans act, this could-be-holiday-classic came with enough sides to earn a "stream" from Tim and an enthusiastic "rent" from Ryan. Blood Rage (1987) Directed by John Grissmer Written

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Episode 191 - Lake Mungo

Dismembering Horror ·

2022/11/10

She drowned in a lake, but died in a dry lake bed months before. If that isn’t eerie enough, then the fact that time is relative and a flat circle will really bake your noodle. "Lake Mungo" explores the doom of a prescient haunting, and the trauma of losing a loved one, all through the medium of captured images. Docu-style horror really did the heavy lifting on this one. Influential as it may be, Tim and Ryan were ultimately underwhelmed with this one giving it a double “stream.” Freaky,

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