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Clean Slate Video Club

Karson and Daniel

Two longtime best friends talk about their love of film and share some stories along the way.

tv & film film reviews

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00:12:02

Shelby Oakys | Hit or Miss?

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2025/10/30

The boys head to the abandoned town of Shelby Oaks! Does Chris pull of this first feature?

00:14:22

The Empty Man: Cosmic Horror Hidden in Plain Sight |...

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2025/10/27

Tonight we’re summoning The Empty Man — a film that bombed on release but found a cult following among horror fans who crave something stranger, slower, and smarter.We talk about why The Empty Man was marketed like a teen creepypasta movie but is actually a cosmic horror detective story about grief, faith, and identity. With echoes of Fincher, Carpenter, and Lovecraft, this might just be one of the most underrated horror films of the 2020s.#TheEmptyMan #HorrorPodcast #CleanSlatePodcast #CosmicHorror

00:13:13

Return To Halloweentown Review | Night 26 or 31

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2025/10/27

The guys return to Halloween town but there has been some changes. Is this movie really as bad as it seems?

00:09:11

Reflections of Grief – The Night House (2020) | Night 24

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2025/10/24

Tonight we step into the eerie calm of The Night House (2020), directed by David Bruckner and starring Rebecca Hall. This psychological horror film turns grief into a mirror maze—literally. We unpack its haunted architecture, ambiguous ending, and how it visualizes depression, loss, and the fear of meaninglessness.Join us as we talk symbolism, symmetry, and the lingering terror of “nothing.”🎧 New episodes daily during 31 Nights of Halloween!#TheNightHouse #RebeccaHall #DavidBruckner

00:13:16

Good Boy (2025) — A Haunted House from the Dog’s...

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2025/10/24

It’s Night 23 of 31 Nights of Halloween, and we’re barking up a different haunted house.In Good Boy (2025), director Ben Leonberg takes us into the uncanny through the eyes — and ears — of a dog. When Todd and his furry companion move back to his late grandfather’s house, they uncover something deeply wrong within the walls. The catch? We’re seeing it all from the dog’s perspective.We break down how this indie horror uses sound design, framing, and empathy to transform a familiar ghost story into

00:12:09

Dog Soldiers (2002) — Teeth, Blood, and Banter |...

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2025/10/23

Tonight’s episode sinks its teeth into Dog Soldiers (2002), a cult classic that redefined the werewolf movie for a new generation. We discuss its gritty military realism, clever use of budget, and why Neil Marshall’s debut still stands tall two decades later. From its memorable transformations to the perfect mix of dark humor and brutality, Dog Soldiers is a howling good time that deserves more recognition in horror history.

00:11:04

Sleepy Hollow Goes to the Dogs| Night 21

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2025/10/22

It’s Night 21 of 31 Nights of Halloween, and we’re going old-school PBS! Tonight, we revisit Wishbone’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” — a half-hour episode that somehow mixes classic American Gothic horror with one of the most wholesome dogs on TV.We talk about what made Wishbone special, why it still holds up, and how this children’s retelling of Washington Irving’s story might actually be one of the best Sleepy Hollow adaptations ever made. 🐶🎃👇 Let us know your favorite Wishbone episode in the

00:09:04

Night 20: Scooby-Doo Gets Abducted (and Romantic?)

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2025/10/21

👻 Night 20 of 31 Nights of Halloween!Tonight, we’re heading into Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000), one of the most memorable and downright weirdest entries in the Scooby-Doo movie lineup. This time, the gang gets stranded in the desert after a UFO encounter — but things get even stranger when Shaggy falls in love… with someone who might not be from Earth.We’ll break down the animation, the music, that wild twist ending, and how this film marked a tonal shift from the darker, spookier early

00:11:28

31 Nights of Halloween: DESCENDENT (2025) Review

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2025/10/20

Night 19 of our 31 Nights of Halloween marathon dives into Peter Cilella’s Descendent (2025) — a haunting blend of alien abduction and domestic horror. Ross Marquand stars as a man losing his grip on reality after a mysterious encounter, in a film that turns fatherhood fears into full-on sci-fi dread.

00:12:02

MadS (2025) - The French Zombie Horror That’ll Mess...

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2025/10/18

Welcome back to Night 17 of our 31 Nights of Horror! Tonight we’re heading to France for one of the strangest, most emotional zombie films in years — MadS (2025).This one’s more than just gore — it’s surreal, tragic, and totally unpredictable. We talk about its mix of body horror, psychological dread, and how it twists the idea of infection into something deeply human.Grab your snacks, dim the lights, and join us for this chilling deep dive into France’s newest horror export.#MadS #31NightsOfHorror

00:12:56

Lake Mungo (2008) – A Horror Film That Feels Like a...

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2025/10/16

Night 15 of 31 Nights of Halloween dives into one of the most unsettling found footage–style horror films ever made: Lake Mungo (2008).This Australian mockumentary blends grief, mystery, and the supernatural so convincingly that it feels disturbingly real. What begins as a family tragedy slowly unravels into something far more haunting — and deeply human.If you think you’ve seen every ghost story, think again. Lake Mungo lingers long after the credits roll — in your mind, your dreams, and maybe even

00:13:19

The Innocents (2021) Review – The Scariest Kids...

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2025/10/15

🎃 NIGHT 14 of 31 Nights of Halloween!This week, the hosts travel to Norway for one of the most haunting films of the last decade — The Innocents (2021) directed by Eskil Vogt.A slow-burn psychological horror about four children who discover mysterious powers, The Innocents explores empathy, morality, and the thin line between innocence and cruelty.The discussion breaks down what makes this Scandinavian horror so unsettling — from its naturalistic cinematography to its quiet violence and moral

00:12:41

Bring her Back (2025) | 31 for 31 Night 13

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2025/10/14

In this episode, we delve deep into Bring Her Back (2025), the Australian horror film from Danny & Michael Philippou (of Talk to Me fame). We explore its themes of grief, trauma, foster care, and occult rituals; break down key scenes and symbolism; assess the cast’s performances (especially Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, and Sora Wong); and compare this film to their earlier work. Is Bring Her Back a pure shock horror flick, or is there something more emotionally complex lurking under the gore and

00:14:44

The Haunting Evolves: Hell House LLC Origins (2023)

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2025/10/13

Night 11 of our 31 Nights of Halloween dives into Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor. We talk about how this prequel fits into the universe, how it uses found footage to evolve the story, and whether it still delivers the same creeping dread as the original.#CleanSlateVideoClub #HellHouseLLC #FoundFootageHorror #HalloweenMovies #HorrorPodcast #TheCarmichaelManor #WetzelWatchlist #CleanSlatePodcast

00:13:22

Survive the Night: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

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2025/10/09

Night 8 – House on Haunted Hill (1959)Vincent Price throws the deadliest dinner party in horror history! We’re breaking down the original House on Haunted Hill, its twisted premise, William Castle’s showman flair, and how it influenced everything from Scooby-Doo to Clue.Listen wherever you get podcasts — and don’t forget, surviving till morning might earn you $10,000… if you live long enough to collect it.

00:12:30

Deep Red (1975) – Dario Argento’s Perfect Blend of...

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2025/10/08

The boys head to Italy and listen to some sweet grooves in this early slasher review!

00:11:41

Night 5 – Funny Games (2007) | The Clean Slate Video...

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2025/10/05

For Night 5 of our 31 Nights of Halloween, we break down Michael Haneke’s Funny Games (2007) — the American remake that dares you to turn it off.We discuss: • Why Haneke remade his own film • The ethics of watching suffering • Naomi Watts’ powerhouse performance • How the film punishes its audience • The infamous “rewind” momentThis isn’t just a home-invasion horror movie — it’s a full-on confrontation with what it means to watch horror at all.🎃 New episode every night this October!

00:11:40

Night 4 – The Clovehitch Killer (2018) | 31 Nights of...

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2025/10/05

Night 4 of 31 Nights of Halloween takes us to small-town Kentucky with The Clovehitch Killer — a horror film that feels uncomfortably real.We unpack its true-crime roots, the way it plays with religious guilt and suburban perfection, and why this might be one of the decade’s most overlooked horror films.Follow the Clean Slate Video Club for a new horror discussion every night this October!

00:07:07

31 Nights of Halloween | Dangerous Animals Review |...

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2025/10/04

For night 3 we visit the land down under and come face to face with the oceans most dangerous creature!

00:06:42

31 Nights of Halloween | Get Away Review | Night 2

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2025/10/04

On night 2 of our 31 Nights marathon we watch the horror comedy Get Away!

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