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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple14 Jan 202601:43:36

Matt is joined by Dexerto's Eammon Parks Jacobs to deliver a SPOILER-FILLED review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple...


Read Eammon's works on Dexerto. Follow Eammon on Instagram and TikTok


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Nia DaCosta
  • Written by Alex Garland
  • Score by Hildur Guðnadóttir


  • Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
  • Premiered on 14 January 2026


  • CAST
  • Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson
  • Jack O'Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal
  • Alfie Williams as Spike
  • Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink
  • Chi Lewis-Parry as "Samson"
  • Emma Laird as Jimmima
  • Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Tom
  • Maura Bird as Jimmy Jones
  • Ghazi Al Ruffai as Jimmy Snake
  • Sam Locke as Jimmy Fox
  • Cillian Murphy as Jim

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A Christmas Horror Story24 Dec 202500:46:57

Continuing the Christmas horror theme, Matt discusses 2015's A Christmas Horror Story, another anthology for the season - but this one has William Shatner.


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Grant Harvey, Steve Hoban, and Brett Sullivan
  • Written by Jason Filiatrault, James Kee, Sarah Larsen, Doug Taylor, and Pascal Trottier
  • Cinematography by Gavin Smith
  • Score by Alex Khaskin


  • Distributed by RLJE Films
  • Premiered on 23 October 2015
  • Runtime of 99 minutes
  • RT Critic 83% // RT Audience 50% // Metascore 49 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5


  • CAST
  • William Shatner as DJ Dangerous Dan
  • George Buza as Santa Claus / Norman
  • Rob Archer as Krampus
  • Zoé De Grand Maison as Molly Simon
  • Alex Ozerov as Ben
  • Shannon Kook as Dylan
  • Amy Forsyth as Caprice Bauer
  • Jeff Clark as Taylor
  • Michelle Nolden as Diane Bauer
  • Adrian Holmes as Scott
  • Oluniké Adeliyi as Kim Peters
  • Orion John as Will
  • A.C. Peterson as Big Earl
  • Percy Hynes White as Duncan
  • Corinne Conley as Aunt Edda
  • Julian Richings as Gerhardt

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Long Time Dead26 Sep 202500:55:27

Matt is discussing 2002’s British Ouija horror Long Time Dead this week. It’s so British and of its time...


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Marcus Adams
  • Written by Eitan Arrusi, Chris Baker, Daniel Bronzite, and Andy Day
  • Cinematography by Nic Morris
  • Score by Don Davis


  • CAST
  • Alec Newman as Liam
  • Marsha Thomason as Lucy
  • Joe Absolom as Rob
  • Lukas Haas as Webster
  • James Hillier as Spencer
  • Mel Raido as Joe
  • Lara Belmont as Stella
  • Melanie Gutteridge as Annie


  • Distributed by United International Pictures
  • Premiered on 18 January 2002
  • Runtime of 94 minutes
  • RT Critic 22% // RT Audience 38% // IMDb 4.7/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5


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Coming Home in the Dark07 Aug 202500:49:35

Matt is discussing 2021’s New Zealand horror film Coming Home in the Dark. Damn, it's heavy and depressing…


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by James Ashcroft
  • Written by James Ashcroft and Eli Kent
  • Cinematography by Matt Henley
  • Score by John Gibson


  • CAST
  • Erik Thomson as Alan ‘Hoaggie’ Hoaganraad
  • Miriama McDowell as Jill
  • Daniel Gillies as Mandrake
  • Matthias Luafutu as Tubs
  • Billy Paratene as Jordan Hoaganraad
  • Frankie Paratene as Maika Hoaganraad
  • Alan Palmer as Paul


  • Distributed by Dark Sky Films
  • Premiered on 31 January 2021 at Sundance
  • Runtime of 93 minutes
  • RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 45% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5


Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:59) Coming Home in the Dark Thoughts

(45:02) Coming Home in the Dark Letterboxd Comments

(48:15) Outro



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Warning: Do Not Play03 Aug 202500:51:58

Matt is discussing 2019’s Warning: Do Not Play, a Korean horror film about a…Korean horror film apparently shot by a ghost...


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Kim Jin-won
  • Cinematography by Yoon Young-soo
  • Score by Park Ki-heon


  • CAST
  • Seo Yea-ji as Park Mi-jung
  • Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Jae-hyun
  • Kim Bo-ra as Kim Ji-soo
  • Cha Yup as Cha Kwang-bae
  • Ji Yoon-ho as Kim Joon-seo
  • Jo Jae-young as Jo Young-min


  • Distributed by TCO
  • Premiered on 15th August 2019
  • Runtime of 86 minutes
  • RT Audience 42% // IMDb 5.3/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5


Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:44) Fantasia International Film Festival Reviews

(10:42) Warning: Do Not Play Thoughts

(46:06) Warning: Do Not Play Letterboxd Comments

(50:21) Outro

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The Toolbox Murders25 Jul 202501:03:44

Matt is discussing 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a grisly exploitation flick which turned out to be director Dennis Donnelly's only feature...


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Dennis Donnelly
  • Written by Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, and Ann Kindberg
  • Cinematography by Gary Graver
  • Score by George Deaton


  • CAST
  • Cameron Mitchell as Vance Kingsley, Pamelyn Ferdin as Laurie Ballard, Wesley Eure as Kent Kingsley, Nicholas Beauvy as Joey Ballard, Tim Donnelly as Lieutenant Mark Jamison, Aneta Corsaut as Joanne Ballard, Faith McSwain as Mrs. Andrews, Marciee Drake as Deborah, Evelyn Guerrero as Maria, Kelly Nichols as Dee Ann DeVore


  • Distributed by Cal-Am Artists
  • Premiered on February 17, 1978 (El Paso, Texas) and, later, November 1, 1978 (Los Angeles, California)
  • Runtime of 93 minutes
  • RT Critic 13% // RT Audience 31% // Metacritic 35 // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

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Create-A-Horror #1: Eammon Jacobs18 Jul 202501:23:42

In the first of the new ongoing series, CREATE-A-HORROR, journalist Eammon Jacobs joins me to deliver his full pitch for a horror film he would direct if the stars and full moons aligned. We're talking title, synopsis, character descriptions, key moments, music, the whole shebang! It was a blast to record, and I can't wait for you all to check it out!


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Pyewacket11 Jul 202501:06:17

Matt reviews 2017’s Pyewacket, and delves into whether the central premise is slightly OTT, the atmosphere, the immolations, and everything in between…


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Adam MacDonald
  • Cinematography by Christian Bielz
  • Score by Lee Malia


  • CAST
  • Nicole Muñoz as Leah Reyes, Laurie Holden as Mrs. Reyes, Chloe Rose as Janice, Eric Osborne as Aaron, Romeo Carere as Rob, James McGowan as Rowan Dove, Bianca Melchior as Pyewacket


  • Distributed by Entertainment One
  • Premiered on September 11th, 2017 at Toronto International Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in Canada on December 8th, 2017
  • Runtime of 88 minutes
  • RT Critic 83% // RT Audience 51% // Metacritic 56 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5

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The Medium08 Jul 202501:17:39

Matt reviews 2021’s The Medium, and delves into its horrifying sequences, spiritual and familial themes, dogs, and whether the found footage aspect works…


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun
  • Written by Chantavit Dhanasevi and Na Hong-jin
  • Cinematography by Naruphol Chokanapitak
  • Score by Thammarat Sumethsupachok


  • CAST
  • Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit, Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi, Arunee Wattana as Pang


  • Distributed by Showbox and internationally via Shudder
  • Premiered on July 11, 2021, at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in South Korea on July 14, 2021
  • Runtime of 130 minutes
  • RT Critic 80% // RT Audience 72% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

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Nightsiren20 Jun 202500:51:33

Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Tereza Nvotová
  • Written by Nvotová and Barbora Namerova
  • Cinematography by Federico Cesca
  • Score by Pjoni and ROB


  • CAST
  • Natalia Germani as Šarlota, Eva Mores as Mira, Juliana Oľhová as Helena, Zuzana Konečná as Žofa, Marek Geišberg as Tomáš, Peter Ondrejička as Juro, Noël Czuczor as Rado, Jana Oľhová as Anna, Iva Bittová as Otyla, Matúš Ryšan as Adam


  • Distributed by IntraMovies and Arrow Video
  • Released on 29 October 2022, with a runtime of 106 minutes
  • RT Critic 100% // RT Audience 78% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5


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They Look Like People13 Jun 202501:07:41

Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Perry Blackshear
  • Written by Perry Blackshear
  • Cinematography by Perry Blackshear
  • Score by Eric Ohrt


  • CAST
  • MacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake as Mara, Elene Greenlee as Sandy


  • Distributed by Signature Entertainment
  • Released on January 25th 2015, at Sundance before releasing Stateside on February 26th 2016, and has a runtime of 80 minutes
  • RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 58% // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Carnival of Souls06 Jun 202501:10:02

This week, Matt is discussing the 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls, including all the painted faced ghoulies, questionable men, organ work and MORE!


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Herk Harvey
  • Written by John Clifford
  • Cinematography by Maurice Prather
  • Score by Gene Moore


  • CAST
  • Candace Hilligoss as Mary, Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas, Sidney Berger as John Linden, Art Ellison as Minister, Stan Levitt as Dr. Samuels, Herk Harvey as “The Man”


  • Distributed by Herts-Lion International Corp.
  • Released on September 26 1962, and has a runtime of 80 minutes
  • RT Critic 87% // RT Audience 73% // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.8/5

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It: Welcome to Derry (Season One)19 Dec 202501:42:08

Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review It: Welcome to Derry season one in FULL SPOILER fashion. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, why Rich is the GOAT, the wonders of Pennywise, and much more!


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Bhoothakaalam09 May 202501:04:57

This week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Rahul Sadasivan
  • Written by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar Shreyas


  • CAST
  • Shane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s mother


  • Distributed by Sony LIV
  • Released on 21st January 2022, with a runtime of 105 minutes
  • RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5


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Bliss01 Apr 202501:04:57

This week, the Horroroulette wheel served up 2019's Bliss! Matt looks at the good, the bad, and the bloody weird of it all...


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Joe Begos
  • Written by Joe Begos


  • CAST
  • Dora Madison as Dezzie, Tru Collins as Courtney, Rhys Wakefield as Ronny, Jeremy Gardner as Clive, and Graham Skipper as Hadrian


  • Distributed by Dark Sky Films
  • Released on 27th September 2019, and has a runtime of 80 minutes
  • RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5


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The Innkeepers14 Mar 202500:58:01

This week, Matt discusses Ti West's THE INNKEEPERS from 2011, and, well, it's certainly a film...


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Written and directed by Ti West


  • CAST
  • Sara Paxton as Claire, Pat Healy as Luke, Kelly McGillis as Leanne Rease-Jones


  • Distributed by Magnet Releasing
  • Released on March 12th 2011, at SXSW before releasing wide on February 3rd 2012 and has a runtime of 101 minutes
  • RT Critic 81% // RT Audience 42% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5


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May07 Mar 202500:59:31

Matt heads back to 2002 to discuss MAY. How does the cult classic hold up twenty-plus years later, and, is it any good?


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Lucky McKee
  • Written by Lucky McKee


  • CAST
  • Angela Bettis as May Dove Canady, Jeremy Sisto as Adam Stubbs, Anna Faris as Polly, Nichole Hiltz as Ambrosia, James Duval as Blank the punk


  • Distributed by Interfilm 
  • Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutes
  • RT Critic 70% // RT Audience 75% // Metacritic 58 // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

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Rogue28 Feb 202501:04:01

Matt discusses 2007's ROGUE, Greg McLean's follow-up effort after Wolf Creek. Was it croc-tastic or a bit of old tosh?


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Greg McLean
  • Written by Greg McLean


  • CAST
  • Michael Vartan as Pete McKell, Radha Mitchell as Kate Ryan, Sam Worthington as Neil Kelly, Stephen Curry as Simon, Celia Ireland as Gwen, John Jarratt as Russell, Damien Richardson as Collin, Robert Taylor as Everett Kennedy, Caroline Brazier as Mary Ellen, Heather Mitchell as Elizabeth Smith, Geoff Morrell as Allen Smith, Mia Wasikowska as Sherry Smith, Burt as the crocodile


  • Distributed by The Weinstein Company
  • Released on 8 November 2007 with a runtime of 92 minutes
  • RT Critic 83% // RT Audience 54% // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3/5


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Just Before Dawn21 Feb 202500:54:46

Matt heads back to 1981 to discuss Jeff Lieberman's Just Before Dawn. Is this an underappreciated gem, pretty good, or just a bit rubbish?


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Jeff Lieberman
  • Written by Jeff Lieberman, Mark Arywitz, and Jonas Middleton


  • CAST
  • Chris Lemmon as Jonathan, Gregg Henry as Warren, George Kennedy as Roy McLean, Deborah Benson as Constance, Ralph Seymour as Daniel, Mike Kellin as Ty, Jamie Rose as Megan, Kati Powell as Merry Cat Logan


  • Distributed by Picturmedia 
  • Released on 27 November 1981 with a runtime of 90 minutes
  • RT Critic 60% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5



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Torso14 Feb 202501:00:25

Happy Valentine's Day! This week, Matt discusses Sergio Martino's TORSO, the giallo 'proto-slasher' from 1973, and looks at the film's best parts...and the not-so-good aspects!


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Sergio Martino
  • Written by Sergio Martino and Ernesto Gastaldi


  • CAST
  • Suzy Kendall as Jane, Tina Aumont as Dani, Luc Merenda as Roberto, John Richardson as Franz, Roberto Bisacco as Stefano, Ernesto Colli as Gianni, Angela Covello as Katia, Carla Brait as Ursula, Conchita Airoldi as Carol, Patrizia Adiutori as Flo


  • Distributed by Interfilm 
  • Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutes
  • RT Critic 60% // RT Audience 55% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5



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The Best (and Worst) of 2024...29 Jan 202501:19:36

This week, Matt is unveiling his top horror films from 2024, along with the best of the rest and....the ones that weren't so great...


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Pumpkinhead31 Oct 202401:01:34

It's Halloween and to celebrate, Matt is discussing 1988's Pumpkinhead!


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Stan Winston
  • Written by Mark Patrick Carducci and Gary Gerani


  • CAST
  • Lance Henricksen as Ed Harley, John D’Aquino as Joel, Kerry Remsen as Maggie, Jeff East as Chris, Kimberly Ross as Kim, Cynthia Bain as Tracey, Joel Hoffman as Steve "Scratch" and Mayim Bialik as Christine Wallace


  • Distributed by United Artists 
  • Released on October 14th 1988 with a runtime of 99 minutes
  • RT Critic 65% // RT Audience 49% // Metacritic 47 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5


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The Sadness25 Oct 202401:20:27

Matt discusses 2021's The Sadness this week in all its gory glory!


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Written and directed by Rob Jabbaz


  • CAST
  • Regina Lei as Kat, Berant Zhu as Jim, Tzu-Chiang Wang as the Businessman, Wei-Hua Lan as Alan Wong, Ying-Ru Chen as Mollie, Lue-Keng Huang as Kevin, and Emerson Tsai as Warren Liu


  • Distributed by Raven Banner Entertainment
  • Released on 22 January 2021 in Taiwan and dropped on Shudder internationally on 12 May 2022 and has a runtime of 99 minutes
  • RT Critic 89% // RT Audience 67% // Metacritic 68 // IMDb 6.4/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5


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All the Creatures Were Stirring09 Dec 202500:50:06

Christmas is right around the corner, so Matt is discussing the anthology All the Creatures Were Stirring from 2018. Are we starting the festive season off on the right foot or not?


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Written and Directed by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendry
  • Cinematography by Cameron Cannon
  • Score by Seth Colegrove


  • CAST
  • Ashley Clements as Jenna
  • Graham Skipper as Max
  • Maria Olsen as The Director (she only worked for three hours)
  • Jocelin Donahue as Alissa
  • Matt Long as Eric
  • Katie Parker as Sasha
  • Jonathan Kite as Chet
  • Amanda Fuller as Linda
  • Brea Grant as Sally
  • Morgan Peter Brown as Steve
  • Constance Wu as Gabby


  • Distributed by RLJE Films
  • Premiered on 4th December 2018
  • Runtime of 80 minutes
  • RT Critic 62% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.9/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

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Terrifier 318 Oct 202401:15:00

Art the Clown is back and, this week, Matt is discussing Terrifier 3 in full spoiler fashion...


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Written and directed by Damien Leone


  • CAST
  • Lauren LaVera as Sienna Shaw, Elliott Fullam as Jonathan Shaw, Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes, Margaret Anne Florence as Jessica, Bryce Johnson as Greg, Antonella Rose as Gabbie, Jason Patric as Michael, Chris Jericho as Burke, Daniel Roebuck as Santa, and, of course, David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown


  • Distributed by Cineverse
  • Released on October 11th 2024 and has a runtime of 125 minutes
  • RT Critic 74% // RT Audience 88% // Metacritic 61 // IMDb 7.1/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5


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The Barn (2016)11 Oct 202401:02:07

Matt discusses 2016's The Barn, a low-budget independent Halloween horror flick...


  • CAST
  • Mitchell Musolino as Sam, Will Stout as Josh, Lexi Dripps as Michelle, Cortland Woodard as Chris, Nikki Howell as Nikki, Nickolaus Joshua as Russell, Linnea Quigley as Ms. Barnhart, Ari Lehman as Dr. Rock


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Written and directed by Justin M. Seaman
  • Distributed by Scream Team Releasing
  • Released on March 12th 2016 and has a runtime of 89 minutes
  • RT Critic n/a // RT Audience 29% // Metacritic n/a // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5


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10 Rillington Place04 Oct 202401:09:47

Matt discusses 1971's 10 Rillington Place thanks to the Horroulette wheel!


  • CAST
  • Richard Attenborough as John Christie, John Hurt as Timothy Evans, Judy Geeson as Beryl Evans, Pat Heywood as Ethel Christie


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Richard Fleischer, and written by Clive Exton
  • Distributed by Columbia Pictures
  • Released on 29 January 1971 and has a runtime of 111 minutes
  • RT Critic 64% // RT Audience 84% // Metacritic n/a // IMDb 7.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.8/5


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Saint Maud27 Sep 202401:16:54

This week, Matt dives into SAINT MAUD, the feature directorial debut from Rose Glass...


  • CAST
  • Morfydd Clark as Maud, Jennifer Ehle as Amanda, Lily Frazer as Carol, Lily Knight as Joy


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Rose Glass
  • Distributed by A24
  • Released on October 9th 2020 following its premiere at TIFF festival run the year before and has a runtime of 84 minutes
  • RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 67% // Metacritic 83 // IMDb 6.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.5/5


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Feast (2005)20 Sep 202400:58:44

For the first HORROULETTE choice, Matt dives into 2005's FEAST and discusses it's gooey goodness and the stuff that wasn't so great...


  • CAST
  • Balthazar Getty as Bozo, Krista Allen as Tuffy/Heroine 2, Josh Zuckerman as Hot Wheels, Navi Rawat as Heroine, Jenny Wade as Honey Pie, Henry Rollins as Coach, Duane Whitaker as Bossman, Clu Gulagar as Bartender, Eileen Ryan as Grandma, Jason Mewes as Edgy Cat/himself, Eric Dane as Hero


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by John Gulager with a screenplay by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan
  • Distributed by Dimension Films
  • Released on September 22 2006 following a festival run the year before and has a runtime of 87 minutes
  • RT Critic 55% // RT Audience 59% // Metacritic 43 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.0/5


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Dog Soldiers13 Sep 202401:26:59

Matt dives into Neil Marshall's 2002 feature debut Dog Soldiers including the action, the creatures, the one-liners, and more!


  • CAST
  • Sean Pertwee as Sergeant Harry Wells, Kevin McKidd as Private Cooper, Darren Morfitt as Private Phil “Spoon” Witherspoon, Chris Robson as Private Joe Kirkley, Leslie Simpson as Private Terry Milburn, Thomas Lockyer as Corporal Bruce Campbell, Liam Cunningham as Captain Richard Ryan, Emma Cleasby as Megan


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Neil Marshall
  • Distributed by Pathe
  • Released in the UK on 10 May 2002 with a runtime of 104 minutes
  • RT Critic 82% // RT Audience 79% // Metacritic XX // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5


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Exhuma18 Jul 202400:46:25

Matt dives into the South Korean psychological horror-thriller Exhuma this week and gives his full spoiler thoughts on the film. Apologies for the hoarse throat.


Thanks to IFC Films for the copy of the film.


  • CAST
  • Choi Min-sik as Kim Sang-deok (Oldboy and I Saw the Devil), Kim Go-eun as Lee Hwarim, Yoo Hae-jin as Yeong-geun, Lee Do-hyun as Yoon Bong-gil


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Jang Jae-hyun
  • Distributed by Showbox
  • Runtime of 134 minutes
  • RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 89% // Metacritic XX // IMDb 6.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5


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A Quiet Place: Day One04 Jul 202400:55:14

Matt gives his thoughts and opinions on A Quiet Place: Day One, the latest in the franchise and a prequel to the 2018 original...


  • CAST
  • Lupita Nyong’o as Samira/Sam, Joseph Quinn as Eric, Alex Wolff as Reuben, Djimon Hounsou as Henri


  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Michael Sarnoski with a screenplay by Sarnoski
  • Produced by Platinum Dunes and distributed by Paramount Pictures
  • Released in the UK on 28 June 2024 with a runtime of 99 minutes
  • RT Critic 85% // RT Audience 74% // Metacritic 68 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5


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The Coffee Table01 Jul 202401:06:42

Matt discusses The Coffee Table, one of the darkest films he's seen in years. Just watch out for those dastardly pieces of furniture...


CAST

  • David Pareja as Jesús, Estefania de los Santos as Maria, Josep Maria Riera as Carlos, Claudia Riera as Cristina, Gala Flores as Ruth, Eduardo Antuña as vendedor


TALE OF THE TAPE

  • Directed by Caye Casas with a screenplay by Casas and Cris Borobia
  • Produced by La Charito Films, Alhena Production, and Apocalipsis Producciones
  • Released digitally in the UK on 20 May 2024 with a runtime of 91 minutes
  • RT Critic 85% // RT Audience 76% // Metacritic 72 // IMDb 6.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5


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"I'll be right back!"

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Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 227 Jun 202400:56:01

For the first episode of Spook City, Matt discusses Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - a follow-up to one of the worst films he's seen. But is this a classic story of redemption, or is it just as cack as its predecessor?


CAST

  • Scott Chambers as Christopher Robin, Tallulah Evans as Lexy, Ryan Oliva as Winnie the Pooh, Lewis Santer as Tigger, Marcus Massey as Owl, Eddy MacKenzie as Piglet, Simon Callow as Cavendish


TALE OF THE TAPE

  • Directed by Rhys Frake-Wakefield
  • Screenplay by Matt Leslie
  • Produced by Jagged Edge Productions and distributed by Altitude Film Distribution
  • Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score 46% // Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score 77% // Metacritic 27 // IMDb 4.6/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5


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Terrifier14 Nov 202501:37:47

Matt is again joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier in all its grimy, filthy, and shocking glory!


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Damien Leone
  • Cinematography by George Steuber
  • Score by Paul Wiley


  • CAST
  • Jenna Kanell as Tara Heyes
  • Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes
  • David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown
  • Catherine Corcoran at Dawn Emerson
  • Pooya Mohseni as the Cat Lady
  • Matt McAllister as Mike the exterminator


  • Distributed by Epic Pictures Releasing
  • Premiered on March 15 2018, after previously screening at Telluride Horror Show festival on October 15 2016,  and went onto to make $422k at the worldwide box office (budget between $35-55,000)
  • Runtime of 85 minutes
  • RT Critic 63% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

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TRAILER: Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast21 Jun 202400:01:22

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Terrifier 231 Oct 202501:42:20

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Matt is joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 in all its gory, bloody, and goopy glory!


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed and written by Damien Leone
  • Cinematography by George Steuber
  • Score by Paul Wiley


  • CAST
  • Lauren LaVera as Sienna Shaw
  • David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown
  • Elliott Fullam as Jonathan Shaw
  • Sarah Voight at Barbara
  • Kailey Hyman as Brooke
  • Casey Hartnett as Allie
  • Amelie McLain as the Little Pale Girl
  • Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes


  • Distributed by Iconic Events Releasing
  • Premiered on October 6 2022 and went on to to make $15.8m at the worldwide box office
  • Runtime of 138 minutes
  • RT Critic 87% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 59 // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

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Friday the 13th (2009)28 Oct 202500:54:26

Matt discusses the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th - is it a worthwhile addition to the franchise or just another lacklustre reboot of a horror classic?


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Marcus Nispel
  • Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift
  • Cinematography by Daniel Pearl
  • Score by Steve Jablonsky


  • CAST
  • Jared Padalecki as Clay Miller
  • Danielle Panabaker as Jenna Montgomery
  • Amanda Righetti as Whitney Miller
  • Travis Van Winkle as Trent DeMarco
  • Aaron Yoo as Chewie Wong
  • Derek Mears as Jason Voorhees
  • Jonathan Sadowski as Wade
  • Julianna Guill as Bree Turner
  • Ben Feldman as Richie
  • Arlen Escarpeta as Lawrence
  • Ryan Hansen as Nolan Hamilton
  • America Olivo as Amanda
  • Nana Visitor as Pamela Voorhees


  • Distributed by Paramount Pictures (worldwide)
  • Premiered on February 9th 2009
  • Runtime of 97 minutes
  • RT Critic 26% // RT Audience 47% // Metascore 34 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.6/5

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The Dentist24 Oct 202500:46:10

Matt discusses The Dentist from 1996 - does this have any bite, or is it simply rotten?


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Brian Yuzna
  • Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles Finch
  • Cinematography by Levie Isaacks
  • Score by Alan Howarth


  • CAST
  • Corbin Bernsen as Dr Alan Feinstone
  • Linda Hoffman as Brooke Feinstone
  • Michael Stadvec as Matt
  • Ken Foree as Detective Gibbs
  • Tony Noakes as Detective Sunshine
  • Molly Hagan as Jessica
  • Patty Toy as Karen
  • Virginya Keehne as Sarah
  • Earl Beon as Marvin Goldblum
  • Mark Ruffalo as Steve Landers


  • Distributed by Trimark Pictures
  • Premiered on June 18, 1996, at Fantafestival, and later released theatrically on October 18, 1996
  • Runtime of 92 minutes
  • RT Critic 0% (6 critics) // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 5.4/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5

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Sisters10 Oct 202501:02:51

Matt discusses Brian De Palma's 1972 cult classic Sisters, but is it any good?


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TALE OF THE TAPE

  • Directed by Brian De Palma
  • Written by Brian De Palma and Louisa Rose
  • Cinematography by Gregory Sandor
  • Score by Bernard Herrmann


  • Distributed by American International Pictures
  • Premiered on 18 November 1972
  • Runtime of 92 minutes
  • RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 71% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5


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Candy Corn03 Oct 202500:48:46

This week, Matt is discussing 2019’s Candy Corn. Is it the perfect film for this time of year or….not?


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Josh Hasty
  • Written by Josh Hasty
  • Cinematography by Ryan Lewis
  • Score by Josh Hasty and Michael Brooker


  • CAST
  • Courtney Gains as Sheriff Sam Bramford
  • Pancho Moler as Lester / Dr Death
  • Madison Russ as Carol
  • Nate Cheney as Jacob
  • Cy Creamer as Steve
  • Jimothy Beckholt as Mike
  • Caleb Thomas as Bobby
  • Sky Elobar as Gus
  • Tony Todd as Bishop Gate
  • PJ Soles as Marcy


  • Distributed by Epic Pictures and Signature Entertainment
  • Premiered on 13 September 2019
  • Runtime of 85 minutes
  • RT Critic 67% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.1/10 // Letterboxd 2.2/5

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The Wailing13 Mar 202601:05:17

Matt discusses 2016's The Wailing this week. It's very highly rated amongst critics and fans, and, turns out, for good reason too!


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Hong-jin Na
  • Written by Hong-jin Na
  • Cinematography by Kyung-pyo Hong
  • Score by Jang Young-gyu and Dalpalan


  • Distributed by 20th Century Fox
  • Premiered on 12 May 2016 and went on to to make $51.3m at the worldwide box office (budget $8m)
  • Runtime of 156 minutes
  • RT Critic 99% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 81 // IMDb 7.4/10 // Letterboxd 4/5


  • CAST
  • Kwak Do-won as Jong-goo
  • Hwang Jung-min as Il-gwang
  • Chun Woo-hee as Moo-myung/the woman in white
  • Jun Kunimura as a Japanese stranger/the stranger
  • Kim Hwan-hee as Hyo-jin
  • Her Jin as Jong-goo's mother-in-law
  • Jang So-yeon as Jong-goo's wife
  • Kim Do-yoon as Yang I-sam
  • Son Gang-guk as Oh Seong-bok



Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(12:15) The Wailing Thoughts and Discussion

(59:56) The Wailing Letterboxd Comments

(1:03:58) Outro

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Scream 706 Mar 202601:12:04

Matt dives into Scream 7 this week in all its divisive glory - including the good, the bad, the Scott Foley, the reveal, Super Neve Campbell, BILLY'S MOTHER and more!


The episode also includes the fabulous thoughts of The Horror Project Podcast, Star Talks Horror, and Eammon Jacobs


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Kevin Williamson
  • Written by Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick
  • Cinematography by Ramsey Nickell
  • Score by Marco Beltrami


  • Distributed by Paramount Pictures
  • Premiered on February 27th 2026 and opened to $97m (budget $45m)
  • Runtime of 114 minutes
  • RT Critic 31% // RT Audience 76% // Metascore 36 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5


  • Distributed by Live Entertainment
  • Premiered on September 19th 1997 and went on to to make $15.7 at the worldwide box office (budget $5m)
  • Runtime of 90 minutes


  • CAST
  • Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott-Evans
  • Isabel May as Tatum Evans
  • Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin
  • Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin
  • Anna Camp as Jessica Bowden
  • Michelle Randolph as Madison
  • Jimmy Tatro as Scott
  • Mckenna Grace as Hannah Thurman
  • Asa Germann as Lucas Bowden
  • Celeste O'Connor as Chloe Parker
  • Sam Rechner as Ben Brown
  • Tim Simons as George Willis
  • Joel McHale as Mark Evans
  • Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers
  • Ethan Embry as Marco Davis



Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(17:22) Scream 7 Thoughts and Discussion

(59:46) Scream 7 Voice Notes

(01:10:34) Outro

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Wishmaster27 Feb 202601:00:47

Matt is chatting about the 1997 cult classic Wishmaster this week - including all of the cheese, the good, the bad, and the bloody awful….


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Robert Kurtzman
  • Written by Peter Atkins
  • Cinematography by Jacques Haitkin
  • Score by Harry Manfredini


  • Distributed by Live Entertainment
  • Premiered on September 19th 1997 and went on to to make $15.7 at the worldwide box office (budget $5m)
  • Runtime of 90 minutes


  • CAST
  • Tammy Lauren as Alexandra Amberson
  • Andrew Divoff as The Djinn / Nathaniel Demerest
  • Robert Englund as Raymond Beaumont
  • Chris Lemmon as Nick Merritt
  • Wendy Benson as Shannon Amberson
  • Tony Crane as Josh Aickman
  • Jenny O'Hara as Wendy Derleth
  • Ricco Ross as Lieutenant Nathanson
  • Gretchen Palmer as Ariella
  • John Byner as Doug Clegg
  • Cameos
  • Angus Scrimm as narrator (voice only)
  • George 'Buck' Flower as Homeless Man
  • Ted Raimi as Ed Finney
  • Kane Hodder as Merritt's Guard
  • Tony Todd as Johnny Valentine
  • Reggie Bannister as Pharmacist
  • Joseph Pilato as Torelli
  • Dennis Hayden as Security Guard


Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(13:38) Wishmaster Thoughts and Discussion

(55:46) Wishmaster Letterboxd Comments

(59:32) Outro

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Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum20 Feb 202600:59:58

Matt discusses 2018's Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum this time around. Is it a found footage gem or dud?


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Jung Bum-shik (as Beom-sik Jeong)
  • Written by Jung Bum-shik and Park Sang-min
  • Cinematography by Yoon Byung-ho


  • Distributed by Showbox
  • Premiered on 28 March 2018 and went on to to make $21m at the worldwide box office (budget $2.2m)
  • Runtime of 91 minutes
  • RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 75% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5


  • CAST
  • Wi Ha-joon as Ha-joon
  • Park Ji-hyun as Ji-hyun
  • Oh Ah-yeon as Ah-yeon
  • Moon Ye-won as Charlotte
  • Park Sung-hoon as Sung-hoon
  • Yoo Je-yoon as Je-yoon
  • Lee Seung-wook as Seung-wook
  • Park Ji-a as Hospital Director / Director's Ghost

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Pearl13 Feb 202601:31:12

I'm joined by Stephy Best (she's a STAR!) to discuss Pearl as we continue our look at Ti West's X trilogy...


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Ti West
  • Written by Ti West and Mia Goth
  • Cinematography by Eliot Rockett
  • Score by Tyler Bates and Tim Williams


  • Distributed by A24
  • Premiered on 3 September 2022 at Venice, with wide release on 16 September 2022 and went on to to make $10.1m at the worldwide box office
  • Runtime of 102 minutes
  • RT Critic 93% // RT Audience 83% // Metascore 76 // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.7/5


  • CAST
  • Mia Goth as Pearl
  • David Corenswet as the projectionist
  • Tandi Wright as Ruth, Pearl's mother
  • Matthew Sunderland as Pearl's father
  • Emma Jenkins-Purro as Mitsy, Howard's sister
  • Amelia Reid-Meredith as Margaret, Howard and Mitsy's mother
  • Alistair Sewell as Howard, Pearl's husband


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X23 Jan 202601:37:51

Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review Ti West's X - the first film in the X trilogy. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, the joys of Mia Goth, elderly copulation, and much more!


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Dr. Terror's House of Horrors20 Mar 202600:54:25

Matt heads back to 1965 to discuss Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors - the five-part anthology with Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Donald Sutherland - and all its sixties cheese and charm.


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Freddie Francis
  • Written by Milton Subotsky
  • Cinematography by Alan Hume
  • Score by Elisabeth Luytens


  • Distributed by Regal Films International (UK) and Paramount Pictures (USA)
  • Premiered on February 23rd 1965
  • Runtime of 98 minutes
  • RT Critic 100% (5 reviews) // RT Audience 63% // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5


  • CAST
  • Peter Cushing as Dr Shreck
  • Christopher Lee as Franklyn Marsh
  • Max Adrian as Dr Blake
  • Ann Bell as Ann Rogers
  • Alan Freeman as Bill Rogers
  • Peter Madden as Caleb
  • Bernard Lee as Hopkins
  • Jeremy Kemp as Jerry Drake
  • Donald Sutherland as Bob Carroll
  • Roy Castle as Biff Bailey
  • Kenny Lynch as Sammy Coin
  • Michael Gough as Eric Landor
  • Neil McCallum as Jim Dawson
  • Ursula Howells as Deirdre Biddulph
  • Jennifer Jayne as Nicolle Carroll



Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:17) Oscars 2026 Horror Recap

(06:33) Tale of the Tape

(11:45) Horror Alumni

(19:18) Dr. Terror's House of Horrors Thoughts and Discussion

(59:56) Dr. Terror's House of Horrors Letterboxd Comments

(1:03:58) Outro

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The Burning10 Apr 202600:51:15

Matt discusses the 1981 cult classic The Burning this week, one of the cornerstones of the campsite slasher subgenre!


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Tony Maylam
  • Written by Bob Weinstein and Peter Lawrence
  • Cinematography by Harvey Harrison
  • Score by Rick Wakeman


  • Distributed by Filmways Pictures
  • Released on 8 May 1981 and grossed around $708k (budget approx. $1.5m)
  • Runtime of 91 minutes
  • RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 60% // Metascore 42 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5


  • CAST
  • Brian Matthews as Todd
  • Keith Mandell as Young Todd
  • Leah Ayres as Michelle
  • Brian Backer as Alfred
  • Lou David as Cropsy
  • Larry Joshua as Glazer
  • Jason Alexander as Dave
  • Ned Eisenberg as Eddy
  • Carrick Glenn as Sally
  • Carolyn Houlihan as Karen
  • Fisher Stevens as Woodstock
  • Shelley Bruce as Tiger
  • Sarah Chodoff as Barbara
  • Bonnie Deroski as Marnie
  • Holly Hunter as Sophie



Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(03:48) The Burning Tale of the Tape

(10:16) The Burning Horror Alumni

(11:01) Weird IMDb Bios and Post-The Burning Careers

(13:13) The Burning Quick Synopsis

(14:54) The Burning Trivia

(17:27) The Burning Thoughts and Discussion

(45:52) The Burning Letterboxd Comments

(50:04) Outro

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Cure03 Apr 202601:10:17

Matt discusses 1997's Cure this week, and found out that it is lauded by some as one of the best films of all time...


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  • TALE OF THE TAPE
  • Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
  • Written by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
  • Cinematography by Tokushô Kikumura
  • Score by Gary Ashiya


  • Distributed by Shochiku-Fuji Company
  • Premiered on 6 November 1997 and grossed around $196,871 on its initial run (about Y31m) (budget approx. Y1m)
  • Runtime of 112 minutes
  • RT Critic 94% // RT Audience 85% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 7.5/10 // Letterboxd 4.3/5


  • CAST
  • Kōji Yakusho as Kenichi Takabe
  • Masato Hagiwara as Kunihiko Mamiya
  • Tsuyoshi Ujiki as Shin Sakuma
  • Anna Nakagawa as Fumie Takabe
  • Yoriko Dōguchi as Dr. Akiko Miyajima
  • Yukijirō Hotaru as Ichiro Kuwano
  • Denden as Oida
  • Ren Osugi as Fujiwara
  • Masahiro Toda as Tōru Hanaoka
  • Misayo Haruki as Tomoko Hanaoka
  • Shun Nakayama as Kimura
  • Akira Otaka as Yasukawa
  • Shôgo Suzuki as Tamura



Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:44) My first IMDb credit

(04:18) Cure Tale of the Tape

(08:28) Cure Horror Alumni

(10:36) Cure Quick Synopsis

(13:48) Cure Thoughts and Discussion

(1:04:25) Cure Letterboxd Comments

(1:09:10) Outro

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