Send us a text What happens when road rage goes too far? You get the debut of one of the greatest directors of all time! This week, Pete walks us through Steven Spielberg's first feature length film, Duel. A simple businessman finds himself pursued by a a psycho behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler across the lone highways of the California deserts. Can he survive this mad man? Or will he be crushed under tons of murderous steel? Join us as we discuss rude Samaritans, the importance of car maint...

The gang Bring(s) Her Back (2025) with the return of the Philippou Brothers and a brand new session of terror therapy. From the twisted minds behind Talk to Me, the very first movie the Bad Boys of Horror ever covered, comes another possession-packed panic attack of an episode from Two Men and a Baby. Circles, water, grief and trauma – we’re back where it all began uncovering some of the scariest scream themes to date. #2025horrormovies #horror #horrormovies #horrormoviepodcast #mov...

What happens when a simple but effective low-budget film outsmarts most major studio releases? You get Strange Darling.On this week’s free episode, we take a look at JT Mollner’s 2023 cat-and-mouse thriller (with a twist). Starring Kyle Gallner and featuring first-time cinematographer Giovanni Ribisi (yes, that one), this told-out-of-sequence film provokes equal parts jokes and genuine film discussion. The fact that it’s actually shot on film allows us to nerd out for a bit, which is always fun.We

The idea of making a movie that’s both homoerotic and thrilling is hardly new, which is why we decided to throw it back to the ‘40s for our third installment of Homoerotic Thriller Pride. On the latest Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Cat People (1942), a subtly sapphic creature feature about Irena, a recent immigrant who fears her passions may come with dangerous consequences. Given that this flick was made under the Hays Code, there’s a lot it couldn’t show or even really hint it, but it’s been

Send us a text This week, we are talking about a spinoff from a franchise that was so spun, it doesn't even count anymore! It's The Curse of La Llorona! Sarah breaks down this Conjuring branch that the producers claim was snapped off the tree, despite the direct connections. When the angry spirit of a woman comes looking for her children, Linda Cardellini's are offered up instead, and she must do everything she can to save them. Join us as we discuss doing social work with ghosts, why not to ...

The Beers return for another episode of film reviews and shenanigans. What are we drinking? Victory Summer Ale and Athletic Brewing Co non-alcoholic beverages (1:11). The Beers dive right into a review of THE CAT IN THE HAT; the chaotic children’s comedy released in 2003 and inspired by the Dr Seuss children’s book of the same name, starring Mike Myers, Sean Hayes, and Alec Baldwin (1:59). Next is a review of the 1950s classic THE APARTMENT, directed by the legendary Billy Wilder and starring...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four. We also share our latest predictions for Superman's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success

The 3rd best Hitchcock movie according to our listeners is North By Northwest from 1959.Here’s our original coverage of North By Northwest from all the way back in January, 2020! Stay tuned for our updated thoughts after our rewatch. If you want more Hitchcock content, please consider becoming a HitchPod supporter. Just go to patreon.com/HitchPod and for as little as $2/month get access to our Season 1 coverage of every single Hitchcock movie, as well as bonus episodes on Hitchcockesque movies,

Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy go from the comically violent travails of adoptive parents Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells (I Don’t Understand You) to yet another exorcism film with Al Pacino and Dan Stevens (The Ritual). The creature that once stalked Schwarzenegger now gets animated (Predator: Killer of Killers) and a shark-loving serial killer leads to a cat-and-mouse battle on a boat (Dangerous Animals). Wes Anderson delivers his latest (The Phoenician Scheme), Mike Flanagan adapts another

We continue our look at the 4th best Hitchcock movie according to our listeners, by comparing Hitchcock’s Vertigo to the Oscar’s Best Picture of the same, er, prior year, Bridge on the River Kwai We also discuss Hitler’s testicular limitations, vulture kite fake-outs and the Laws of Cricket, before revealing the 3rd best Hitchcock movie via the still quite improbable medium of cryptic crossword clue. Hitler has only got one ball: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitler_Has_Only_Got_One_Ball If you

Send us a text Happy Fourth of July, Fearless Fans!! It's time for another holiday slasher!! This week, Pete breaks down Uncle Sam, a cheap slasher about an undead soldier that punishes the unpatriotic... but also just any random person that's around. It's poorly made, often boring, and completely nonsensical. We're sure you'll love it! Join us as we discuss peeping toms, corrupt politicians, and a town where chaos reigns and there is no sense of danger. And as always: don't get too scared!

"Beware the stare of Mary Shaw. She had no children, only dolls. If you see her in your dreams, be sure to never, ever scream..."Cat got your tongue? Well, that's what happens when you piss off a 20th-century ventriloquist! Don't be a dummy and speak her name. And if you ever see the miraculous Mary Shaw, Dead Silence is the only way to speak kindly to her. Next movie: Blair Witch (2016) ————————————————————— We officially have ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Shop your little demonic heart! Want to

Will and Matt discuss screenwriting and comedy when it comes to the late Blake Snyder's one of two screenplays sold. (For those that don't know, Blake Snyder's screenwriting book Save the Cat has taken over Hollywood for like a quarter of a century now... and yet... this is a movie that was written.) DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!! STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT dir. Roger Spottiswoode starring: Sylvester Stallone; Estelle Getty; Roger Rees

This week on Movie Mistrial, we're diving into the searing intensity of Michael Mann’s Heat — a crime saga where obsession, professionalism, and morality collide on both sides of the law.Heat is a masterclass in tension, atmosphere, and character-driven storytelling. Featuring powerhouse performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Mann crafts an epic cat-and-mouse thriller grounded in realism and emotional depth. Its iconic downtown shootout, moody visuals, and the legendary diner scene have

Send us a text The doll is back (again) in what may be the worst titled entry in the franchise - Annabelle Comes Home! Sarah breaks down the third and (hopefully) final Annabelle film, which tells the story of a night of babysitting gone wrong. The Warren's daughter's babysitter accidentally lets loose the killer doll from the MUSEUM OF CURSED OBJECTS. Predictably, things go very wrong. Join us as we discuss proper cursed item storage conditions, how to deal with stray hell hounds, and what t...

Send us a text This week, to celebrate the month of his birth, Pete picked another movie from his childhood that he definitely should not have been watching so young - John Carpenter's Vampires! This late 90's western tells the story of a church-backed group of cowboys who hunt vampires across the United States. James Woods and one of the lesser Baldwin brothers must stop the bad guy from Karate Kid 3 before he unlocks a dark magic that will allow vampires to walk around in the day time. Bada...

It's Giallo... May? Better late than never as we dive into the comic book/fumete world of Sexy Cat. Claws, comedy, killer outfits, and a killer so obvious, even Erica figured it out early.Watch it here before listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJXMY-8NNbkNext Episode: The Headless Eyes (1971) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zJn9Yp9OoKlon’s Sizzlin’ Summer of Sidesplitters: https://letterboxd.com/fleamarked/list/sizzlin-summer-of-side-splitters-2025/F This Movie’s Junesploitation Challenge:

Send us a text Ok, we finally made it through the confusing world of Paul W S Anderson's Resident Evil, an inconsistent bag of cat if ever there was one.

The 4th best Hitchcock movie according to our listeners is Vertigo from 1958. On our rewatch of Vertigo, we discuss Severance transitions, the difference between acrophobia and agoraphobia, and poor calf raising form Check out The Divide by Morgan Richter, a novel with Vertigo elements! https://morganrichter.net/blog/the-divide/ If you want more Hitchcock content, please consider becoming a HitchPod supporter. Just go to patreon.com/HitchPod and for as little as $2/month get access to our

This week the TMB crew throw open the door and invite you all in as they discuss the viral vampire epic, Sinners (2025). They sink their teeth into this modern classic, headlined by the hip (Michael B Jordan)² and directed by the cool Coogler. Join in as they breakdown and banter about the blues, booze and blood in this blockbuster!