Episode 426: Hellraiser (1987) Ft. Jeff DePaoli (Wicked New England)
Released on 03/20/2026
This week, we celebrate Joe's birthday as we review a film released during his birth year, Hellraiser!! Also in this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Jeff DePaoli who returns to the show to talk about this year's Wicked New England event and to replace Todd in our Hellraiser review! The guys also give an exciting update about our movie, The Final Episode. Joe talks about Monster Mania, Todd briefly joins us to review a pair of movies during What Watched and Steve gets all prudy all of a sudden talking about the naughty stuff in Hellraiser. All that and more!
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Episode 425: Leprechaun (1992)
Released on 03/13/2026
This week, we celebrate St-Patrick's Day by reviewing our first ever film in this franchise, the original Leprechaun! Also in this episode, Joe talks about his experience at Monster Mania, the guys have a completely off the tracks conversation about conventions, Steve uses trivia to give an insight on which films we might be reviewing in the neat future and Todd delivers some sad news about Brice Campbell! All that and more!
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Episode 424: Scream 7 (2026)
Released on 03/06/2026
This week, we return to an all too familiar world as we review the controversial new film Scream 7! Also in this episode, Joe returns to talk about his plan of attack for Monster Mania this coming weekend, Todd reviews a pair of movies he watched with his homies, Steve discussed the 3 films he watched at this month's horny horror movie club and rants about Scream 7 hitting his biggest horror pet peeve! All that and more!
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Episode 423: Blade 2 (2002)
Released on 02/27/2026
This week, we go back to the wide world of Marvel films and review Guillermo del Toro's Blade 2! Also in this episode, the guys talk about their hopes for their upcoming film The Final Episode, Todd lists which cons and guests he will meet in the next few months, Steve announces a surprise 3rd film for the month's movie club and Joe is busy getting a manicure/pedicure so he isn't around this week. All that and more!
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Episode 422: Mother of Flies (2026)
Released on 02/20/2026
This week, we go deep into the woods and review a brand new release by the name of Mother of Flies! Also in this episode, Steve reviews his punishment film, Hip Hop Locos. Will it be as bad as Todd said or will it actually be a surprise gem? Joe returns with some news including some awesome new horror merchandise coming our way and Todd gives updates on The Final Episode which includes the film's premiere date in Salem! All that and more!
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Episode 421: My Bloody Valentine (1981)
Released on 02/13/2026
This week, we celebrate Valentine's Day by reviewing a film that we surprisingly have never done before, 1981's My Bloody Valentine! Also in this episode, Todd gives the boys their punishment film after winning his Super Bowl bet, Steve gives a few anecdotes about the struggles of filming an independent movie and Joe goes on a rant about AI confessionals in true crime documentaries. All that and more!
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Episode 420: Beast of War (2025)
Released on 02/06/2026
This week, we're heading to the rough waters of Australia to review a World War 2 shark movie called Beast of War! Also in this episode, Joe returns to bring us the latest news including an update on the future of the Saw series, Steve reviews the latest movie club movies along with the brand new Sam Raimi film Send Help and Todd has a lot of questions about drinking urine. All that and more!
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Episode 419: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
Released on 01/30/2026
This week, we're kicking off our first 2026 film review of the year with the 2nd part of the 28 Years Later trilogy with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple! Also in this episode, Joe is away competing in an igloo building competition so Todd and Steve hold down the fort. Todd reviews his 2 punishment films from Steve after losing trivia last year and Steve reviews 3 films he watched on the beaches of the Dominican Republic. All that and more!
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Episode 418: Carrie (1976)
Released on 01/23/2026
Episode Notes
This week, we hit an all-time classic based on a Stephen King novel, 1976's Carrie. Also in this episode, The boys talk about locker room nudity, Steve is impressed by a certain ventriloquist act, Todd reminisces about watching Carrie as a kid for all the wrong reasons and first quarter Joe strikes hard at trivia. All that and more!
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Episode 417: The Collection (2012)
Released on 01/16/2026
Episode Notes
This week, we go back into the crate and review The Collection. Also in this episode, news returns as Joe gives us all the latest in the horror world, Todd ponders if some of the traps in The Collection are plausible and Steve starts a new year of Discord recommendations, will they be any good? All that and more!
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