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Dead Ringers

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Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 129

Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.

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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Talking TALES FROM THE VOID with Showrunners Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley

Season 1 · Episode 127

Thursday, October 24, 2024 • Duration 01:10:57

On this Off-Topic episode, Ben is joined by Nolan McBride and Paul Farrell — as well as special guests Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley — to discuss Tales From The Void, the new Screambox anthology series based on stories from the r/NoSleep community.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Programming a 24-Hour Marathon with A CUT BELOW Author Scott Drebit

Season 1 · Episode 126

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 02:03:26

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Scott Drebit from Daily Dead — to talk about his new book, A CUT BELOW: A CELEBRATION OF B HORROR MOVIES, 1950S–1980S, and collectively program a 24-hour horror movie marathon.

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No More Room in Hell: ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Remains a Masterpiece 45 Years Later by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

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Dead Ringers Off-Topic: Kat's Anthology of Existential Angst and Fun Times

Season 1 · Episode 117

Friday, September 1, 2023 • Duration 02:05:00

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to celebrate Kat's recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the birthday girl herself.

Movies discussed on this episode: KWAIDAN (1964), EX MACHINA (2015), IN FABRIC (2019), COHERENCE (2014).

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Fantasia Film Festival 2023 Review: WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS is a Hypnotic Journey Into the Unknown by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP Flirts with the Weird and Unknown by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: Larry Fessenden’s BLACKOUT is a Treat for Werewolf Fans Everywhere by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

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Dead Ringers OT - Fantastic Fest 2018

Season 1 · Episode 27

Friday, October 5, 2018 • Duration 01:41:24

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and special guest Trace Thurman from Bloody Disgusting to discuss the many great new genre movies they caught at this year's amazing Fantastic Fest.

Movies discussed on this episode: LEVEL 16 (2018), THE PERFECTION (2018), STARFISH (2018), CAM (2018), TUMBBAD (2018), BORDER (2018), DACHRA (2018), KNIFE + HEART (2018), THE NIGHT COMES FOR US (2018), MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU (2018), SUSPIRIA (2018), ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (2018), TERRIFIED (2018), HALLOWEEN (2018), PIERCING (2018), OVERLORD (2018), APOSTLE (2018), UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (2018), BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (2018), CLIMAX (2018), DESTROYER (2018).

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[Horror Queers] ‘Sorority Row’: Generic Slasher or Genius Comedy? by Trace Thurman (Bloody Disgusting)

[Fantastic Fest Review] ‘The Perfection’ Delivers Twisted, Shocking and Hilarious Perfection by Trace Thurman (Bloody Disgusting)

[Fantastic Fest Review] Greed is Not Good In the Gorgeous ‘Tumbbad’ by Trace Thurman (Bloody Disgusting)

[Fantastic Fest Review] Gay Porn Meets Giallo Slasher in Moody ‘Knife + Heart’ by Trace Thurman (Bloody Disgusting)

[Fantastic Fest Review] ‘Overlord’ is a Solid Film That Fails to Take Advantage of Its Outlandish Premise by Trace Thurman (Bloody Disgusting)

Dead Ringers 22 - THE WITCH + THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER

Season 1 · Episode 26

Thursday, September 13, 2018 • Duration 02:09:16

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Kat Adams, as well as Kelly and Jess from Spinsters of Horror, to discuss Robert Eggers' THE WITCH (2016) and Oz Perkins' THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER (2017). The group shares their recent horror discoveries and rewatches before turning to the devil for comfort and a chance at a better life.

Other movies discussed on this episode: BRAID (2018), PIERCING (2018), ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (2018), SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (2015), HAPPY DEATH DAY (2017), TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL (2010), MARROWBONE (2017), A CURE FOR WELLNESS (2017), TRUTH OR DARE (2018), VERONICA (2017), [REC] 2 (2009), THE CURED (2018), THE WITCH IN THE WINDOW (2018).

As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. Both THE WITCH and THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER are currently streaming on Amazon Prime and are available to rent via video-on-demand at Amazon, YouTube, VUDU, iTunes, and Google Play. THE WITCH is also coming to Netflix on September 17th.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Spinsters of Horror (website)

[North Bend Film Fest Review] ‘Braid’ is a Hypnotic Tale of Horror and Make-Believe by Emily von Seele (Bloody Disgusting)

[North Bend Film Fest] PIERCING Review: The Best Laid Plans of Murderous Men by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

[North Bend Film Fest] ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Review: The Christmas Zombie Musical You Never Knew You Needed by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

Dead Ringers 21 - NEW NIGHTMARE + IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS

Season 1 · Episode 25

Thursday, August 30, 2018 • Duration 02:24:22

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss Wes Craven's NEW NIGHTMARE (1994) and John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995). The group catches up on recent horror discoveries and rewatches before the fabric between fiction and reality breaks down and the creations of a couple of masters of horror cross over into the real world.

Other movies discussed on this episode: PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH (2018), THE LOVED ONES (2010), THE CHANGELING (1980), TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY (2018), DIRECTOR'S CUT (2018), DEAD NIGHT (2018), TOURIST TRAP (1979), THE MEG (2018), REVENGE (2018), ANGUISH (1987), NOROI: THE CURSE (2005), THE GRUDGE (2004), RE-ANIMATOR (1985), OATS STUDIO: VOLUME 1 (2018), THE SHALLOWS (2016), SHARK NIGHT (2011), 47 METERS DOWN (2017), PREDATOR (1987), [REC] (2007).

As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. NEW NIGHTMARE is available to rent via video-on-demand at Amazon, YouTube, VUDU, iTunes, Google Play. IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS is available to stream on Shudder as well as for purchase on a brand new Scream Factory Collector's Edition blu-ray.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Gender Bashing: Manly Spectacle in PREDATOR by Anya Stanley (Dread Central)

MAURY THE MISERABLE VAMPIRE Review: A Children’s Book for Horror Nerds Everywhere by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

[North Bend Film Fest] PIERCING Review: The Best Laid Plans of Murderous Men by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

Dead Ringers 20 - REINCARNATION + DEAD AGAIN

Season 1 · Episode 24

Thursday, August 16, 2018 • Duration 02:13:04

Nolan is joined by Kat Adams and Thomas Foster, as well as special guest Adrian Torres from Horrorversary, to discuss Takashi Shimizu's REINCARNATION (2006) and Kenneth Branagh's DEAD AGAIN (1991). The group recounts recent horror discoveries and rewatches before they're murdered, then subsequently reincarnated in order to get justice against their killers.

Other movies and TV shows discussed on this episode: THE TRANSFIGURATION (2017), THE INTERIOR (2016), CASTLE ROCK (2018), WINCHESTER (2018), THE MEG (2018), A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (2003), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE (1985), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER (1988), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD (1989), NEVER SLEEP AGAIN: THE ELM STREET LEGACY (2010), MONKEY SHINES (1988), 28 DAYS LATER (2002), 28 WEEKS LATER (2007), FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES (1986).

As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. REINCARNATION is available to rent via video-on-demand at Amazon, YouTube, iTunes, and Google Play. DEAD AGAIN is available to stream on Amazon Prime as well as being available to rent via video-on-demand at Amazon, YouTube, VUDU, iTunes, and Google Play

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Horrorversary (podcast)

Episode 3 - The Blob 88 (w/ Meagan Navarro) (Horrorversary) (podcast)

Horrorversary Ep. 4 - Martin (w/ Anya Stanley) (Horrorversary) (podcast)

by Adrian Torres (Boom Howdy)

Dead Ringers 19 - THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956) + THE EVIL EYE

Season 1 · Episode 23

Thursday, August 2, 2018 • Duration 02:03:43

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Thomas Foster, as well as special guests Zack Long and Chris Vander Kaay from Scriptophobic, to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956) and Mario Bava's THE EVIL EYE (1963). The group shares recent horror discoveries and rewatches before witnessing a murder in a foreign land and getting caught up in a web of assassination and alphabetical murder plots.

Other movies discussed on this episode: THOROUGHBREDS (2018), HEREDITARY (2018), PEEPING TOM (1960), THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT (2018), THE ENDLESS (2018), UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB (2018), MAYHEM (2017), EXISTENZ (1999).

As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH is available to stream on Starz (which you can subscribe to or get a trial of through Amazon Prime). It’s also available to rent via video-on-demand at Amazon, YouTube, VUDU, iTunes, and Google Play. THE EVIL EYE is available to stream on Shudder. However, if you want to watch THE GIRL WHO KNEW TOO MUCH cut, it is only available on blu-ray (which can be purchased via Kino Lorber or Amazon).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

The Dangers of Sitting Too Close to the TV in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) by Paul Farrell (Scriptophobic)

The Dangers of Life Online in UNFRIENDED (2015) by Nolan McBride (Dead Ringers)

Scriptophobic (website)

Scriptophobic Network (podcast)

Dead Ringers 18 - DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK + MAMA

Season 1 · Episode 22

Thursday, July 19, 2018 • Duration 01:59:53

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Kat Adams, and Philip Yount to discuss Troy Nixey's DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (2010) and Andy Muschietti's MAMA (2013). The group catches up on recent horror viewings before fairy tale monsters ensnare them in their own machinations.

Other movies discussed on this episode: THE VANISHING (1988), UNEARTHED & UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATARY (2017), WITCH-HUNT (2017), TAU (2018), SINISTER (2012), THE STRANGERS (2008), THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT (2018), REVENGE (2018), EVENT HORIZON (1997), BLOOD DINER (1987), THE FIRST PURGE (2018).

As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. Both DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK and MAMA are available for purchase on Blu-ray as well as being available to rent via video-on-demand at Amazon, YouTube, VUDU, iTunes, and Google Play.

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

MAMA Short Film with intro from Guillermo del Toro (YouTube)

Episode 61. Stardust: Event Horizon (1997) and Sunshine (2007) (Faculty of Horror) (podcast)

Episode 35: Kong Is King! (Shock Waves) (podcast)

"Double Dead Cronenberg" with special guest J. Blake Fichera Episode 18|15 (Four Brains One Movie) (podcast)

Dead Ringers OT - Best Of 2018...So Far

Season 1 · Episode 21

Thursday, June 28, 2018 • Duration 01:31:20

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Thomas Foster, Emily von Seele, and Ben McBride to discuss their favorite horror movies of the year so far as well as the upcoming horror releases that they're excited about.

Movies discussed: COLD HELL, REVENGE, UNSANE, A QUIET PLACE, ANNIHILATION, SEQUENCE BREAK, BEFORE I WAKE, HEREDITARY, THE RITUAL, UPGRADE, THE ENDLESS, THELMA.

As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. However, since the movies we're discussing are still very recent, we wanted to call out the big spots where we get into deep into the details.

Heavy Spoiler Warning:

ANNIHILATION: 24:50 - 29:32

HEREDITARY: 43:00 - 1:00:43

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

The Transformative Dream Of ANNIHILATION by Priscilla Page (Birth.Movies.Death.)

Nihilistic At Play: The Strangers, 10 Years On by Emily von Seele (Talk Film Society)

The Three Faces of ‘Carrie’s’ True Villain, Margaret White by Emily von Seele (Bloody Disgusting)

Filmship 2: Bennifer’s Body (Filmship) (podcast)

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