While we're away on a brief break for Nathan's wedding, we thought we'd bless all of you non-Patreon members with a gift. Here's the first episode we released in our bonus mini-series The Secret of the Duuudes, where every episode we're discussing a new property in the TMNT pantheon. If you like what you hear, sign up for the Patreon today. It's on…

Holy crap, we did it – we made it to 200 episodes! And it only took us 9 years. Anyway, to celebrate, we’re keeping that 2 theme going with the classic Back to the Future Part II. Did the actual 2015 live up to the idea of the future portrayed in the movie? Not even close, but what a fun time this one is. So grab your hoverboard & self-lacing sneak…

We're entering the town of Twin Peaks, home of Douglas Firs, damn fine coffee... AND MURDER!? Join us as we talk about the first episode of David Lynch and Mark Frost's groundbreaking series, plus its bizarre extended pilot that played for international audiences. -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/southernhauntsp…

We’re back in the Wizarding World yet again talking about a truly dreadful one this time. What good is a universe of wizards and fantastic beasts if everything is drained of color and everyone is miserable? If you were planning to escape the real world for two hours while watching Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, you’ll be sadly disappo…

Ooh, baby! We’re about to cross the 200-episode milestone of our show, and we have yet to cover a proper Friday the 13th movie. So we figured why not get one in at the last minute? Or at least the one where it’s not even Jason but an imposter. That’s right: if you’ve managed to avoid this spoiler for 40 years, Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginnin…

Trap is truly one of those love-it-or-hate-it movies. Does it make sense? Absolutely not. Is it a hell of a fun ride? We think so – well, most of us. Can Cooper Trap get out of this sting operation masquerading as a pop concert? Hartnett is back and we couldn’t be happier seeing him in this wild film from the great M. Night Shyamalan. So grab your …

If you’ve ever worked on a feature length film before, you know one thing is for certain: it’s a miracle any movie ever gets made. It’s even more impressive when a bunch of scrappy filmmakers set out to make one with close to nothing for a budget. Hell House LLC is the first of many sequels in an original franchise that may not be the best found fo…

All aboard! Step onto The Midnight Meat Train with us as this week we’re talking about the 2008 box office bomb from Ryûhei Kitamura. Bradley Cooper is about to pop with The Hangover next year, but before he can do that he has to take a ride on the subway with Vinnie Jones in this strange horror thriller. Is this a secret hit? The only way to find …

This week, we are back and talking sharp fangs, pouty lips, and "Nawlins." That's right, we're diving into the movie and book series that kicked off a lot of millennial vampire obsessions, Interview With a Vampire! Grab your wooden stake and a bowl of gumbo because we're headed to the bayou, y'all. -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: http…

As the great poet Gwen Stefani once said: this shit is bananas. 1977’s House (aka Hausu) is anything but conventional – piano monsters, mattress tornados, dancing skeletons, and a painting that spews blood. What doesn’t this movie have? For some it may be a bit too much, but for others it’s a feast for the eyes. So pack your bags and grab a slice o…

We’re not quite done discussing bondage and all things kinky this week as we cover a movie we guarantee you’ve never heard of. 2000’s Jill Rips (also known as Jill the Ripper or Tied Up) is such a bad movie that it defies explanation. With more fade-to-blacks than a TV show, this thing isn’t just poorly made – it’s boring too. But what isn’t boring…

Valentine’s Day is this week – a special time of year where couples and crushes come together to celebrate their romance with one another. But one couple will be doing no such thing. Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey (totally real names) have some problems they need to work on (but they won’t.) Make no mistake: Fifty Shades of Grey is a terrible …

This week on the program we’re diving back into the world of multiverses to discuss a truly bizarre product of the aughts. Two Jet Lis, nü-metal needle drops, and a pre-bald Jason Statham all get mushed into a blender and out comes 2001’s The One. This obvious rip-off of so many other films that came before it (The Matrix as its main component) doe…

Bonjour! A lot has been said already about the absolute trainwreck that is Madame Web – but we still have our fair share to offer as well. Lazy performances, confusing writing, and baffling ADR are just a few aspects worth discussing in yet another god-awful entry into the now defunct Sony-verse. So join us on our trip to the Amazon with our moms a…

We’re not quite done discussing the divide between liberals and conservatives this season, but this movie seems to be as 2020’s The Hunt has virtually nothing to say on the topic (other than having its characters shout buzzwords.) A swing and a miss from this Leftovers duo, Zobel and Lindelof managed to make a movie that’s all hype with no substanc…

It’s the 13th of the month, and Longlegs only needs one more murder to complete his task! Will he succeed? Will Lee Harker stop him in time? Or will the devil claim another soul? Tune in this week to find out as we talk about one of the best horror films of 2024. Plus, we’ll discuss the annoyance of waiters singing happy birthday at restaurants, ho…

CRYYYYYYY LITTLE SISTER!! Happy New Year and welcome back to OTASM. It's time to chat about one of the most 80s films ever made (and one of Nathan's faves), THE LOST BOYS. We're talking undead punk rockers, the Coreys, vampire rules, and much more in Joel Schumacher's ode to creatures of the night! -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: http…

It’s maybe our least favorite day of the year as we’re reminded of a truly embarrassing stain on our nation’s history, so it seems only appropriate to discuss a movie that focuses on similar themes in a microcosm. 2022’s Soft & Quiet had a release that was, unfortunately, true to its name. With that being said, we’re hoping this episode will bring …

To cap off a pretty violent year, we’re talking about a pretty violent film with the mother of all death game movies – 2000’s Battle Royale. It was The Hunger Games before The Hunger Games that cemented itself as one of the most influential films of the aughts and beyond. If you still haven’t seen it, make that correction then change into your scho…

All is calm, all is bright ... and this movie is on our naughty list. We watched the 2006 version of BLACK CHRISTMAS (also known as BLACK X-MAS), and we're closing out 2024 with a chat about its gross kills, weird mismatched tone, and unmemorable characters. Oh, and what's the deal with the theatrical trailer lying to the audience? We get into all …

Ho, ho, fuck: it’s our Christmas episode of 2024, and with how dour things seemed to be this year, we could think of no better movie to discuss this week than the OG Black Christmas from Bob Clark. This small hazy and eerie horror flick bridged the gap from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho to John Carpenter’s Halloween that solidified the slasher genre fo…

If Joker: Folie à Deux is anything, it’s unconventional; jokes on you if you were expecting otherwise from a sequel to its billion-dollar grossing predecessor. This time, Arthur Fleck has gone from performing stand-up comedy (badly) to performing showtunes (badly). But what may surprise you is that we didn’t hate this one. So put on your dancing sh…

Crank up that theme song and sharpen your stakes, because it's time to head back to the 90s to chat about the first season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. This is a show that's near to Nathan's heart, but completely missed Ashley back in the day, so what better bonding experience than binging these landmark 12 episodes? Join us as we talk about the ep…

A flood is coming, and not just the water swallowing the Earth to kill everyone and everything – it’s a brand-new season of our show! We’re back from our much-needed break, and we’re kicking things off with the last of Darren Aronofsky’s theatrically released feature films we haven’t discussed yet. It’s the one you definitely forgot about: 2014’s N…

Ready or not here we come with a Thanksgiving episode! No, we didn't't cover Eli Roth's Thanksgiving but we did cover the hilariously dark Ready or Not! -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/southernhauntspodcast Check out The Silver Linings Playlist on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/silverliningsplaylist And …

Peach Fuzz is back with a new friend and a midlife crises. This week we watched Creep 2 starring mark Duplas and Desiree Akhaven. -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/southernhauntspodcast Check out The Silver Linings Playlist on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/silverliningsplaylist And their YouTube Channel h…

We're celebrating Halloween with a love-fest all about Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE! Join us and special guest K.B. Casimir as we dive into the darker early drafts of the screenplay, Michael Keaton's command performance, and the mythical un-produced sequel that is BEETLEJUICE GOES HAWAIIAN. -- Check out K.B. Casimir's work and make sure to follow her s…

"Eight more days to Halloween! Halloween!" and we are covering possibly the weirdest installment in the Halloween franchise, Halloween 3: Season of the Witch. Grab your masks and magic stones - it's almost Samhain! -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/southernhauntspodcast Check out The Silver Linings Playlist on Pa…

We've crossed oceans of time to talk about this week's movie. 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' has a bit of everything: unbelievable costumes and in-camera effects, wild blood geysers, Anthony Hopkins doing the most, and Keanu Reeves doing the least (still love you, Keanu!), so put on your cozy red robe and set sail for Transylvania with us as we discuss "T…

The Juice is loose! Hear our first thoughts on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice before we dive into the OG on our next episode. -- Check out The Silver Linings Playlist's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/silverliningsplaylist -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthat…

Jenny from the block becomes Jenny in the brain in the psychological thriller, The Cell starring Vince Vaughn and Vincent D'Onofrio. It's a movie filled with fantastical visuals, but not a lot of plot. Join us as we find out why an FBI agent follows JLo into the desert while wearing a feather dress...sort of. -- Check out The Silver Linings Playlis…

What do you get when you pair up a bunch of horny adults and a crew of killer robots, then lock 'em in a mall together? CHOPPING MALL. We're talking '80s consumerism, wacky adult parties, and the questionable logistics of a mall commissioning high-tech Killbots. It's good times to the max! -- Check out The Silver Linings Playlist's Patreon here: ht…

It's the 25th anniversary of The Blair Witch Project, a juggernaut in the found footage genre, and we had to watch it. In this episode, we dive not only into the movie but also into the behind-the-scenes treatment of the cast. The legend of The Blair Witch wasn't the only thing haunting these young actors. -- Here is the Variety article we referenc…

We’re back! Much like the Fisherman, we’ve returned from the grave to slice into a lame sequel filled with paper-thin characters, wacky editing, and more butt rock than you can shake a moldy slicker at! TO THE DEPTHS WITH THIS MOVIE, BABY! -- Check out The Silver Linings Playlist's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/silverliningsplaylist -- Don'…

Just poking our heads back in for a moment during our summer break to let you know about some big things happening over at TSLP headquarters. The first is that Nathan and Dustin are starting a brand-new limited series podcast about the 1995 cult classic Showgirls from Paul Verhoeven where they’ll be discussing everything from Nomi’s bizarre diet to…

We're back, and we are talking all things vampires! Our friend K.B. Casimir stops by to discuss her debut novel, "Bloodlust", a paranormal vampire romance set in New Orleans. We cover all of our favorite vampire books and movies and decide who is the MOTHER of horror. More on "Bloodlust:" "In the heart of enchanting New Orleans, Sebastian Beliveau …

In 1993, John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper joined forces to make a quirky horror anthology series for Showtime. That project fell apart, but we still got this charmingly weird flick out of it! Our friend Josh Browning (The VHS Files, Body Bags) helps us unpack these three tales of terror. We're talking '80s action heroes, our prized videotapes, and al…

As we close up shop on Season 7, we could not leave without talking about arguably the biggest movie of 2023. With 7 Oscars and an unfathomable amount of other prestigious awards, Oppenheimer is a once in a lifetime opportunity (or Oppentunity, if you will.) Christopher Nolan has finally unleashed Cillian Murphy to his fullest potentials, and Nolan…

Before Minus One got all the love and admiration it so rightfully deserved, there was another Godzilla movie not so long ago that really stomped its way into the hearts of millions. So after 180 episodes of the show, we're finally discussing the one, the only, the King of the Monsters (but not that movie.) We're of course talking about Godzilla, bu…

Like, we're totally diving into the radical '80s this week as we're talking all about the dark comedy slasher Totally Killer from last year. This one's, like, totally got it all: tubular time travel, snappy dialogue, and a rockin' soundtrack. So grab your Aqua Net and some bottom shelf booze as we kick off Women's History Month talking about how th…

This week, we are back in slasher territory with 1989's Intruder. It's a movie that wants you to think Bruce Campbell is the star of it and that a Hamilton Beach blender can save your life. -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at [email protected] -- Music …

We couldn't let Black History Month end without discussing not only one of the best movies about Black history, but one of the best movies of the decade. While 2021's Judas and the Black Messiah indeed got the praise it was due at the Academy Awards, we still feel as if it hasn't gotten the admiration it deserves. So put on your shades and adjust t…

Well, it's been two weeks since we've discussed a video game movie, so time to do another one. But this time, there's a twist: if you die in the game, you die for real! That's right, of course we're talking about none other than 2006's Stay Alive, and boy, would we like to find whoever made it and hurt them (not really – that’s just a quote from th…

Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! This week we are covering the most romantic of all movies, Twilight. This movies has everything we love: vampires, a 2000's pop punk soundtrack, and lots of silly dialogue. Hold on tight spider monkeys, this episode gets pretty unhinged. -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover y…

This episode is going to drive people absolutely mad! It's the week of Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate John Carpenter's utterly bleak view of the world. Or at least that's how we celebrate it around here. We're talking 1994's In the Mouth of Madness this week, and prepare yourself now because this one gets dark…

We're testing your might and maybe even your patience this week as we're back discussing video game adaptations (and yet another one from Paul W. S. Anderson) with the original Mortal Kombat from 1995. A film with some pretty great locations, art direction, and set dressing, which is honestly amazing considering all the scenery chewing going on in …

This week we are entering... THE TWILIGHT ZONE and exploring one of Nathan's favorite episodes of the original series, Nothing in the Dark. We talk about the odd coziness we get from this classic series, what makes this show work so well, and how Rod Serling is the man! -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover…

2022 was a rough year in the entertainment industry. First there was The Slap, and then there was The Spit – or the alleged spit, we should say. Has there been a wilder ride (one could even say an Olivia Wilde-r ride) than the production and press tour for Don't Worry Darling? A very messy release for a very messy movie. But is it as bad as everyon…

Now that we've grieved the Fireflies last week, let's get back to having fun on the show. This time we're using 2001's From Hell as a jumping off point to talk about a lot of things: Johnny Depp sleepwalking through this film, Robbie Coltrane giving a Shakespearian performance in a completely different movie, and so, so much more. This one's yet an…

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2024 with 30 Days of Night, a quintessential early 2000s vampire flick starring one of our faves, Josh Hartnett. Grab an ax and a mug of blood, and be sure to let us know what you think of our latest episode! -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie?…