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PODCAST

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast

Guess what? Another horror podcast! A horror-focused project comes from the warped mind behind Xenomorphing: A Hive Mind. Reviews, analysis, and more!

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01:22:06

Episode 28 - Smile and Smile 2

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2025/01/12

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan get unwittingly infected by a grinning trauma demon at a Skye Riley concert, but the entity voluntarily leaves them when it finds out how screwed up in the head they all are as they discuss the first two films in Parker Finn's horror series, "Smile" and "Smile 2." The crew talk about what they enjoyed most about the two films, from the solid performances, great scares, eerie music, and masterful direction from Finn. They also talk about what they are looking forward

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57:50

Episode 27: Late Night with the Devil

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/07/14

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan get front row seats to a 70s late night talk show and enjoy an entertaining series of demonically possessed guests, all wrapped up in head splitting, neck twisting, spontaneously combusting fun as they discuss the 2023 film, "Late Night with the Devil." The crew chat about what they enjoyed most about this small, independent horror film, including the effective scares, strong production values despite a small budget, the wild ending, and solid performances, led by

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01:29:20

Episode 26: In the Mouth of Madness

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/05/30

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head over to Hobb's End to party with Sutter Cane and the Old Ones, watch themselves go crazy on the big screen, and get newspaper deliveries from a young Anakin Skywalker as they discuss John Carpenter's 1994 film, "In the Mouth of Madness." The crew have a lot of fun talking about the movie's many H.P. Lovecraft and cosmic horror inspired elements, including the creature effects and psychological twists and turns. They also chat about their favorite scenes and the

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01:00:27

Episode 25: Altered States

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/04/06

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan decide to try out some untested but I'm sure perfectly safe recreational drugs, spend hours in sensory deprivation tanks, and hallucinate some not-weird-at-all imagery before mutating into prehistoric beings while they discuss Ken Russell's 1980 body horror film "Altered States." The crew discuss this difficult to comprehend but fascinating to experience motion picture, as they explore the rapid fire dialogue, the strong performances from William Hurt (in his debut

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51:24

Episode 24: "Alien: Romulus" Teaser Trailer Reaction

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/03/23

Dave, Michael and Ryan step aboard a derelict space station filled with facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs, and think to themselves, "There's something very familiar about all of this," as they go back to their roots and discuss the newly released teaser trailer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez film, "Alien: Romulus." The crew talk about what stood out to them in the one minute teaser, including the look of the sets, the sounds, and the quick, chilling shots dispersed throughout the brief

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01:13:38

Episode 23: Doctor Sleep

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/03/09

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan spend a few wild nights at the Overlook Hotel and throw back a few cold ones with Jack Torrence, chase each other down the halls in tricycles, and make plenty of bad decisions as they party in Room 237 while discussing Mike Flanagan's 2019 film, "Doctor Sleep," a sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece, "The Shining." The crew talk about how well Flanagan's film not only lives up to the original classic but how well it stands on its own. They also talk

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01:06:01

Episode 22: Drag Me to Hell (Unrated Director's Cut)

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/02/17

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan very briefly take jobs as loan officers at a bank, deny a gypsy an extension on her mortgage and end up getting cursed with blood geysers shooting out of their mouths, bugs getting vomited on their faces, and getting thrown across a room during a séance as they discuss the unrated director's cut version of Sam Raimi's 2009 film "Drag Me to Hell." The crew examine the many funny, grotesque, Evil Dead-like moments spread throughout the film that make it as humorous as it

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01:00:46

Episode 21: Silent Hill

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/01/25

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan take a day trip to an otherworldy dimension, where they bask in the glow of ash ridden skies, run from the burning phantasms of children, and get their grooves on next to a group of creepy nurses with some slick dance moves as they discuss Christophe Gan's 2006 video-game-to-film adaptation of "Silent Hill." The crew talk about both the iconic game and how well they feel the film did adapting not only the story and characters, but also the atmosphere, the setting, and

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01:20:04

Episode 20: From Beyond and Color Out of Space

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2024/01/03

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan ring in the new year with Cthulhu and the Great Ones in a magenta-filled bash as they discuss two H.P. Lovecraft inspired films, 1986's "From Beyond," directed by Stuart Gordon, and 2019's "Color Out of Space," directed by Richard Stanley. The crew examine both films, how well Gordon and Stanley did in bringing Lovecraft's visions and ideas to life, and the effectiveness of the mysteries and horror within the films that permeate Lovecraftian lore. We hope you enjoy

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01:04:25

Episode 19: The Exorcist III

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/12/03

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to a Georgetown psychiatric facility to get yelled at by George C. Scott and throw back a few cold ones with the evil spirit of The Gemini serial killer as they discuss William Peter Blatty's 1990 film, 'The Exorcist III." The crew talk about what made this film a successful second sequel to the original 1973 masterpiece, from George C. Scott's excellent Detective Kinderman, the witty banter between him and Ed Flanders' Father Dyer, the strong and creepy

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01:00:01

Episode 18: Sweet Home (1989 Original)

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/11/12

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head to a not at all creepy, abandoned mansion to film a documentary and end up getting burned alive, melted in half, and poorly singing drinking songs while discussing the 1989 Japanese horror film, "Sweet Home." The crew spend some time going over the various aspects of the film, from the characters to the setting, the special effects and the overall film quality. They also examine the large influence this movie ultimately had not only on the horror genre in

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52:29

Episode 17: Halloween 4 - The Return of Michael Myers

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/10/31

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head to Haddonfield, Illinois, stab some unsuspecting babysitters and smash their heads into walls while they discuss 1988's "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers." The crew go over some of the things what worked in this third sequel, but also a number of aspects in the film that didn't age as well upon another rewatch. They discuss the characters, the various scenes that could've been improved upon, and whether or not the Michael Myers character was as effective

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44:33

Episode 16: Saw X

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/10/25

Dave and Devan have way too much fun devising reverse bear traps and other dismemberment inducing gizmos as they discuss "Saw X," the latest release in the long running Saw franchise. The duo breakdown the film, its different but highly effective approach to the Saw formula, and its more in-depth exploration into the character of John Kramer aka Jigsaw. They also talk about the enjoyable traps in the second half of the film, the well written characters, and the fun twists and turns the franchise

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01:08:22

Episode 15: Hereditary

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/10/02

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan join a cult and go on a decapitation-filled mission to usher in the reign of the always friendly demon overlord Paimon while discussing Ari Aster's 2018 film, "Hereditary." The crew talk extensively about the the effectiveness of the film, from the engaging and terrifying narrative, the standout performances (particularly from Toni Collette), and the impeccable and chilling direction. They also look at the ways the film respectfully pays homage to classic horror films

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55:06

Episode 14: Oculus

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/09/10

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to Dave's childhood home, put up a Lasser Glass mirror, and get into some fingernail-pulling, light-bulb-eating shenanigans as they dive into Mike Flanagan's 2013 horror thriller, "Oculus." The crew discuss their favorite parts of the film and its unsettling, is-it-real-or-not narrative that keeps you guessing right up until the end. They also explore the fantastic characters, images, and sequences that help keep you on the edge of your seat, and the clear

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01:03:26

Episode 13: Friday the 13th - The Final Chapter

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/08/20

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to Camp Crystal Lake, rent out a cabin, awkwardly dance with Crispin Glover and throw pretty twins out windows as they discuss the 1984 film, "Friday the 13th: The [Not-So] Final Chapter," the fourth installment in the long-running Friday the 13th franchise. The crew talk about where they think the film succeeded, including the fun, visceral kills by Jason Voorhees (played very well by Ted White), the funny (and unintentionally funny) moments, and some of the

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46:53

Episode 12: Ready or Not

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/07/27

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to a bougie wedding and play the most deranged game of hide and seek ever while discussing the 2019 comedy-horror film "Ready or Not." The crew goes over the many aspects of the film they enjoyed, from the great acting (especially Samara Weaving in the lead role), the well-written script, set designs, etc. They also chat about how the movie does a great job of combining the comedy and horror genres, which is often difficult to do. We hope you have a great

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56:34

Episode 11: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982 Original...

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/07/16

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan go to Dave's place to have a sleepover, drink lots of beer, have a pillow fight, and get hunted down by a psychopath with a large electric (but definitely not phallic) drill as they discuss "The Slumber Party Massacre," both the 1982 original film and its 2021 remake. The crew first examine the original film, what they enjoyed about it, and whether or not it succeeded in being effectively creepy despite its low budget and simplistic plot. They then talk about the 2021

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42:54

Episode 10: The Night House

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/07/02

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan spend the night in a house where everything's reversed, read some harmless occult books, play with an impaled Louvre doll, and get pursued by Nothing while they talk about the 2020 horror thriller, "The Night House," directed by David Bruckner. The crew discuss what they enjoyed most about the movie, from the acting and the disturbing scenes, to the cinematography and music. They also examine the ambiguous nature of the film, and how it could be looked at as either a

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44:58

Episode 9: Cube

Mouths of Madness Horrorcast ·

2023/06/11

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan wake up in a cube shaped death chamber, make many ill-advised decisions, and discuss Vincenzo Natali's 1997 cult classic, "Cube." The crew discuss what made this film gain such a large following long after its release date, and how, despite the often poor acting, the premise, characters, and execution of the film overcome its deficiencies and leave a positive mark that has influenced other horror films over the last 25 years. We had a lot of fun with this episode and

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