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Whoever wins... We lose.

It's November! You know what that means...

Giving Thanks Month is BACK!
A whole month of Patron-picked movies!

First up is a very special "pick". We once promised that once we reached over 100 paying patrons, that Lance would watch the movie that a 19 year old version of himself swore he'd never watch:
That's right! This week we cover ALIEN VS PREDATOR (2004).

When a mysterious heat source is discovered beneath the Antarctic ice, a team of scientists and explorers is assembled to investigate an ancient buried pyramid. Deep underground, they find themselves trapped in the middle of a deadly conflict between two of the universe's most feared species.

Also this week: Ben takes a trip to Buffalo, vague movie illnesses, and Olive Garden Jones.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"The enemy of my enemy - is my friend."

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Alien vs Predator (2004)

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson

Written by Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon, and Lance Henriksen

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

26:30 - "The Shpiel"

01:04:00 - Film Breakdown

02:10:12 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

More Of The Night He Came Home

Happy October!
This month it's all Halloween all month!
Next up: HALLOWEEN 2 (1981).
Lance wasn't here for the original recording so this is another "Lance Gets a Chance" Redux!

Picking up immediately after the original film, Laurie Strode is taken to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital while Dr. Loomis continues his desperate search for Michael Myers. But Michael has survived the night's violence and is making his way toward the hospital.   Also this week: "The Boogedy Man", a "Silent But Deadly" story, and The Levels of Loomis.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I shot him six times! I shot him in the heart, but... he's not human!"

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Halloween II (1981)

Directed by Rick Rosenthal

Written by John Carpenter & Debra Hill

Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer, Lance Guest, and Dick Warlock

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

37:00 - "The Shpiel"

01:07:30 - Film Breakdown

02:07:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Terror Never Rests In Peace!

Happy October!
This month it's all Halloween all month!
Next up: HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995).
And Amanda Waltz is back to join in on the fun!

Six years after his last rampage, Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield in pursuit of his niece, Jamie Lloyd, and her newborn child. As the danger grows, Dr. Loomis joins forces with an adult Tommy Doyle to uncover the mystery behind Michael's seemingly unstoppable evil.   Also this week: We learn what "Boofing" is, chicken strips vs tenders vs fingers?, and Loomis loves muddin'.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Michael Myers is my business."

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Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

Directed by Joe Chappelle

Written by Daniel Farrands

Starring Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan, Mitchell Ryan, and George P. Wilbur

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

41:00 - "The Shpiel"

01:10:00 - Film Breakdown

02:26:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

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Family Is Forever

Happy October!
This month it's all Halloween all month!
Next up: HALLOWEEN 2 (2009).

In the aftermath of the horrific events in Haddonfield, Laurie Strode struggles to rebuild her life while grappling with deep emotional trauma. Meanwhile, Michael Myers remains driven by an obsession that draws him back toward his hometown once again.   Also this week: Tin Cup Controversy, the new "We Are Family" song, and Munsters or Addams Family?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Are you a giant? Can we be friends?"

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Halloween 2 (2009)

Directed by Rob Zombie

Written by Rob Zombie

Starring Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Sheri Moon Zombie, Caroline Williams, Danielle Harris, and Tyler Mane

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

28:00 - "The Shpiel"

01:03:30 - Film Breakdown

02:08:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Evil Has a Destiny.

Happy October! This month its all Halloween all month!
First up: HALLOWEEN (2007).

After spending years in a psychiatric institution following a series of murders as a child, Michael Myers breaks free and heads back to his hometown.   Also this week: Insane photoshops in discord, Rob Zombie likes cussing, and the time Lance peed with Captain Spaulding

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I like the mask because it hides my face."

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Halloween (2007)

Directed by Rob Zombie

Written by Rob Zombie

Starring Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Daeg Faerch, Sheri Moon Zombie, William Forsythe, Danny Trejo, and Tyler Mane

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

29:02 - "The Shpiel"

57:00 - Film Breakdown

02:10:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Legends never die.

September Slashers continues!. Next up: URBAN LEGEND: FINAL CUT (2000).

A driven director sets out to make the ultimate horror thesis film, only to find her production haunted by a murderer who turns campus folklore into deadly reality.

Also this week: Lance hates loud exhausts, new song "Time Farts Away", and Youngsters with Baggy Pants and Low Pixel Count Cameras.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Urban legend, my ass."

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Urban Legend: Final Cut (2000)

Directed by John Ottman

Written by Paul Harris Boardman & Scott Derrickson 

Starring Jennifer Morrison, Matthew Davis, Hart Bochner, Anson Mount, Eva Mendes, Joey Lawrence, and Loretta Devine

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

32:02 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:50 - Film Breakdown

02:06:30 - Nugget & Outro

Prey. Slay. Display.

September Slashers continues!. Next up: HOUSE OF WAX (2005).

Six friends on a road trip find themselves trapped in a nearly deserted town centered around a famous House of Wax attraction. As they search for help, they begin to uncover the horrifying secrets hidden behind the museum's realistic figures.

Also this week: Albumz: Exies - Interia, Chad Micheal Murray is a bad boy, Ben and Lance's quirky retail customers, and What if Liam Neeson played Orphan?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"You're saying that that's a real person... underneath?"

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House of Wax (2005)

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra

Written by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes

Starring Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Jared Padalecki, Robert Ri'chard, Jon Abrahams, Brian Van Holt, and Paris Hilton

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

36:05 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:52 - Film Breakdown

01:52:10 - Brain Bucket & Outro

It's Time For Your Final Appointment

September Slashers continues!. Next up: THE DENTIST (1996).

Dr. Alan Feinstone is a successful Los Angeles dentist whose obsession with cleanliness and perfection begins to spiral out of control after he discovers a shocking betrayal in his personal life.

Also this week: Albumz - Superdrag Regretfully Yours, our own dental horror stories, Lance's afternoon out with Tom Berenger, and should Ben get his hair insured?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I am an instrument of perfection and hygiene, the enemy of decay and corruption. A dentist. And I have a lot of work to do."

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The Dentist (1996)

Directed by Brian Yuzna

Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles Finch

Starring Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Molly Hagan, Ken Foree, and Mark Ruffalo

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

36:05 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:52 - Film Breakdown

01:52:10 - Brain Bucket & Outro

 

If looks could kill he woudn't need a chainsaw.

Happy Anniversary everyone! This episode marks NINE YEARS of Neon Brainiacs!
Stick around till the end when we reflect on our favorite aspects of the show!

September Slashers continues!. Next up: 1994's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION.

A prom‑night detour leaves a group of teens stranded in rural Texas, where they stumble into the orbit of a violently unhinged family. As the night unravels, their encounter with Leatherface and his clan becomes a surreal gauntlet of terror and chaos.

Also this week: Albumz - Beatsteaks Smack Smash, Street Fighter II lore, and do they still do the PE Presidential Physical Fitness Awards?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Get her Leather! Get her Leather! We've got some more fun today!"

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)

Directed by Kim Henkel

Written by Kim Henkel

Starring Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Tonie Perensky, Joe Stevens, Lisa Marie Newmyer, and Robert Jacks

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

43:10 - "The Shpiel"

01:12:01 - Film Breakdown

02:19:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Brothers to the end. The very end.

After a month of off-brand sci fi blockbusters, it is back to basics wioth our new theme: September Slashers. We start with 1988's PLEDGE NIGHT.

A college fraternity's annual Hell Week takes a sinister turn when the members fall victim to the ghost of a pledge killed in a prank gone horribly wrong years before.

Also this week: Return of Albumz with Jawbreaker's Dear You, Lances hate for frat movies, and is this secretly a Jackass movie?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Thank you, sir, may I have another, sir?"

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Pledge Night (1988)

Directed by Paul Ziller

Written by Joyce Snyder

Starring Todd Eastland, Dennis Sullivan, Craig Derrick, David Neal Evans, Shannon McMahon, Will Kempe, and Joey Belladonna

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

39:20 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:49 - Film Breakdown

01:58:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro

It's nothing personal.

The conclusion of Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. 
Each week we will answer the question:
AWESOME or AWFUL?

Next up:
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991).

When an advanced killing machine travels back in time to hunt John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, a familiar cyborg arrives with a very different mission.   And that's not all! This week we are joined by the unspeakable that is Blake O'Donnell of BPO films!   Also this week: New Weird Candy returns, Salute Your Shorts, Kenner toys, and Eddie's short-lived singing career.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Hasta La Vista, Baby."

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Terminator 2: Judgemnet Day (1991)

Directed by James Cameron

Written by James Cameron & William Wisher

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Joe Morton, and Robert Patrick

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

27:26 - "The Shpiel"

01:00:04 - Film Breakdown

02:34:21 - 90s Nugget & Outro

Size does matter.

Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. 
Each week we will answer the question:
AWESOME or AWFUL?

Next up:
GODZILLA (1998).

When an enormous monster arrives in New York, authorities struggle to predict its behavior and protect the city. Amid the crisis, a biologist finds himself drawn into the effort to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon.   And that's not all! This week we are joined by Big Eggs himself: John Guinane!   Also this week: Lance's trip to the animal emergency room, remembering Josta Soda, and
Ben finds a Ski School connection.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"We need... bigger guns."

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Godzilla (1998)

Directed by Roland Emmerich

Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich

Starring Matthew Broderick, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Kevin Dunn, and Jean Reno

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

25:25 - "The Shpiel"

01:05:05 - Film Breakdown

02:38:10 - 90s Nugget & Outro

An adventure 65 million years in the making.

Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. 
Each week we will answer the question:
AWESOME or AWFUL?

Next up:
JURASSIC PARK (1993).

A wealthy entrepreneur invites a group of scientists to preview a groundbreaking theme park populated by living dinosaurs created through genetic engineering. What begins as a remarkable scientific achievement soon tests the limits of human control over nature.
  And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker Jeff Smee!   Also this week: Today Show shenanigans, Jeff's Ultimate PB&J recipe, and remembering Clippy.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."

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Jurassic Park (1993)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp

Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Samuel L. Jackson, and Wayne Knight

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

25:20 - "The Shpiel"

54:55 - Film Breakdown

02:13:18 - 90s Nugget & Outro

The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.

A new month! A new theme!

Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. 
Each week we will answer the question:
AWESOME or AWFUL?

First up:
INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996).

When mysterious extraterrestrial visitors arrive and take up positions across the globe, humanity's sense of security is shattered. People from very different backgrounds find their lives intertwined as they search for a way to confront the crisis.
  And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker and VFX artist Jamie Chalmers!   Also this week: Lance goes to court, missing miniatures in movies, and remembering Fruitopia.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Welcome to Earth!"

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Independence Day (1996)

Directed by Roland Emmerich

Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich

Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Vivica A. Fox, Margaret Colin, and Randy Quaid

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

37:36 - "The Shpiel"

01:04:25 - Film Breakdown

02:37:50 - 90s Nugget & Outro

Evil will battle Evil

It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July:
Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies. Two jason movies.

Then, finally, the crossover showdown. That's right! This week we cover FREDDY VS JASON (2003).

Freddy Krueger attempts to use Jason Voorhees as an instrument of terror on Elm Street. When Jason proves too hard to control, what begins as a calculated scheme soon erupts into a brutal showdown.

Also this week: Obession, all the bad script ideas for this movie, and a new version of a modern classic song.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Why won't you DIE?"

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Freddy vs Jason (2003)

Directed by Ronny Yu

Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift

Starring Monica Keena, Jason Ritter, Kelly Rowland, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Brendan Fletcher, Ken Kirzinger, and Robert Englund

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

23:08 - "The Shpiel"

01:12:05 - Film Breakdown

02:32:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Kill or be killed!

It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July:
Freddy and Jason July!
Two Freddy movies. Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown.
However, we already did most of these movies...

Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there!

So Lance gets his turn as we revisit a classic: Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986).

And that's not all! We're also joined by frequent guest Amanda Waltz!

Trying to put his past behind him, Tommy Jarvis finds himself responsible for resurrecting Jason Voorhees during a reckless attempt at closure. With Jason stalking victims around Camp Crystal Lake once again, Tommy must stop him before the body count grows.

Also this week: Dude Wipes, Micheal Keaton's horse cutter, and would Jason hurt a child?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I've seen enough horror movies to know any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly."

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Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986)

Directed by Tom McLoughlin

Written by Tom McLoughlin

Starring Thom Mathews, Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen, and C.J. Graham

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

30:35 - "The Shpiel"

1:00:36 - Film Breakdown

02:28:10 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

If you think you'll get out alive, You must be dreaming.

It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July:
Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies. Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown.
However, we already did most of these movies...

Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there!

So Lance gets his turn as we again revisit a classic: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987).

A group of troubled teenagers in a psychiatric hospital discover they share terrifying dreams haunted by the same supernatural killer, Freddy Krueger. With the help of a young doctor and a familiar survivor of Freddy's attacks, they learn to harness unique powers within their dreams to fight back.

Also this week: Sheetz "Big Glizzy Taste" test, the hair band Parkken's hit song, and Al-bummz: Unwritten Law self-titled.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Welcome to prime time, bitch!"

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Directed by Chuck Russell

Written by Wes Craven Bruce Wagner Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell

Starring Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Craig Wasson, Ken Sagoes, Jennifer Rubin, and Robert Englund

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

50:32 - "The Shpiel"

01:12:35 - Film Breakdown

02:16:16 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Jason is back, and this is the one you've been screaming for.

It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July:
Freddy and Jason July!
Two Freddy movies. Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown.
However, we already did most of these movies...

Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there!

So Lance gets his turn as we again revisit a classic: FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984).

After being presumed dead, Jason Voorhees returns to the Crystal Lake area and begins stalking a new group of unsuspecting young people. Meanwhile, a resourceful young boy and his family become entangled in the terror unfolding around them.

Also this week: The '90s wackiness of The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage, Al-bumz returns with Elvis Costello's This Year's Model, and Lickin' Lake.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Help! He's killing me! He's killing me!"

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Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

Directed by Joseph Zito

Written by Barney Cohen

Starring Corey Feldman, Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Kimberly Beck, and Crispin Glover

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

39:26 - "The Shpiel"

01:02:33 - Film Breakdown

02:14:48 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming she won't wake up at all.

It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July:
Freddy and Jason July!
Two Freddy movies. Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown.
However, we already did most of these movies...

Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there!

So Lance gets his turn as we revisit a classic: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984).

When a sinister figure starts invading their dreams, a group of friends realize that what happens in their sleep can have deadly consequences in real life. One teen must confront the threat where it feels most inescapable: inside her own sleep.

And that's not all! We're also joined by frequent guest, and the other half of BPO Films, Blake O'Donnell!

Also this week: Man on the street interviews, Blake yelling at Micheal Keaton, and remember Channel One News?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I'm your boyfriend now, Nancy."

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Directed by Wes Craven

Written by Wes Craven

Starring Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Lin Shaye, Amanda Wyss, Ronee Blakley, Jsu Garcia, and Johnny Depp

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

36:00 - "The Shpiel"

01:06:18 - Film Breakdown

02:27:42 - Brain Bucket & Outro

They feast on your fear - and it's dinner time.

A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron Red Rich Tomato: SLEEPWALKERS (1992).

In a sleepy California town, a pair of outsiders blend in while concealing their sinister, supernatural identity. As one of them forms a connection with an unsuspecting girl, their hidden agenda draws dangerous attention.

Also this week: The Return of Rubberface, a weiner burns his weiner, random John Mulaney Impressions, ans the next installment of Al-Bummz with Mando Diao's Ode to Ochrasy.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Stop looking at me! Stop looking at me, you f---ing cat!"

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Sleepwalkers (1992)

Directed by Mick Garris

Written by Stephen King

Starring Brian Krause, Mädchen Amick, Alice Krige, Jim Haynie, Cindy Pickett, Ron Perlman, and Glenn Shadix

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

35:41 - "The Shpiel"

56:12 - Film Breakdown

01:49:38 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Last Ride You'll Ever Take...

A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron (and former guest) Jordan Sloan: DARK RIDE (2006).

A group of college friends takes a Halloween road trip that leads them to an abandoned amusement park attraction with a dark past. As they explore the eerie ride, they realize they're not alone—and that something tied to the park's history is stalking them.

Also this week: T9 Texting, remembering MTV's 2gether, and the debut of the new segment AL-BUMMZ with Saves the Day's Through Being Cool.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Seems a boy's best friend isn't his mother; it's his older brother."

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Dark Ride (2006)

Directed by Craig Singer

Written by Robert Dean Klein & Craig Singer

Starring Jamie Lynn Sigler, Patrick Renna, David Clayton Rogers, Alex Solowitz, Andrea Bogart, and Jennifer Tisdale

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

43:08 - "The Shpiel"

01:02:10 - Film Breakdown

01:48:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Raise some hell.

A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron K Jewell: PET SEMETARY TWO (1992).

In a quiet town with a dangerous secret, two boys stumble upon a place where death doesn't have to be permanent. What begins as an attempt to undo loss soon leads to consequences neither of them fully understands.

Also this week: Ben's new breakfast meal, Lance tries to make sense of this script, and is there a penis in Teen Wolf?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"You bury your own."

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Pet Sematary Two (1992)

Directed by Mary Lambert

Written by Richard Outten

Starring Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, Clancy Brown, Jason McGuire, Darlanne Fluegel, Sarah Trigger, Lisa Waltz, and Jared Rushton

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

35:07 - "The Shpiel"

58:04 - Film Breakdown

01:57:17 - '90s Nug & Outro

The most seductive evil of all time has now been unleashed in ours.

A new Patreon Pick month BEGINS! We start with a pick from our Patron Rachel: DRACULA 2000 (2000).

A group of high-tech thieves breaks into a heavily guarded London vault, accidentally unleashing the ancient vampire who makes his way to modern-day New Orleans. As he hunts for a woman with a mysterious connection to his past, others race to stop him before his power spreads.

Also this week: Ben's "Hoodie Video" success, the crazy Y2K cast of this movie, and what color was Sharkleberry Finn?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I don't drink... coffee."

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Dracula 2000 (2000)

Directed by Patrick Lussier

Written by Joel Soisson

Starring Gerard Butler, Christopher Plummer, Jonny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Vitamin C, Jennifer Esposito, Omar Epps, Jeri Ryan, and Sean Patrick Thomas

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

29:50 - "The Shpiel"

53:35 - Film Breakdown

01:57:06 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The lucky ones die first.

Re-MAY-kes concludes with THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006).

While on a road trip, a family is forced off the main highway and ends up isolated in a desolate stretch of desert. Their situation turns terrifying when they discover they are not alone and something in the wasteland is hunting them.   Also this week: Ben and Lance have a Sam Goody, Ted Levine Apologies, and we're also sorry. So sorry.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"It's breakfast time!"

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The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

Directed by Alexandre Aja

Written by Alexandre Aja & Grégory Levasseur

Starring Ted Levine, Kathleen Quinlan, Dan Byrd, Emilie de Ravin, Aaron Stanford, Vinessa Shaw, Robert Joy, and Laura Ortiz

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

31:38 - "The Shpiel"

55:11 - Film Breakdown

01:54:43 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

Katch 'em, kill 'em.

Re-MAY-kes continues with THE AMITVILLE HORROR (2005).

Seeking a new beginning, a family settles into a home marked by a dark history. As eerie events escalate, the father becomes increasingly affected by the unseen presence.

Also this week: Lance's Meatballs 4 meltdown, Deadpool, Etch-a-Sketches, and why do guns have butts?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Houses don't kill people. People kill people."

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The Amityville Horror (2005)

Directed by Andrew Douglas

Written by Scott Kosar

Starring Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett, Rachel Nichols, and Philip Baker Hall

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

29:00 - "The Shpiel"

54:15 - Film Breakdown

02:05:26 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

 

 

Some Sacrifices Must Be Made.

Amanda Waltz from The Pittsburgh City Paper is BACK as ReMAYke month continues with THE WICKER MAN (2006).

A troubled former police officer travels to a remote island after receiving a letter about a missing girl tied to his past. As he investigates, he uncovers a tightly controlled community whose strange customs grow increasingly unsettling.

Also this week: Plenty of Cage impressions, Ben texts like a dad, and 3rd Rock From the Sun was a good show.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"OH, NO, NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH!"

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The Wicker Man (2006)

Directed by Neil LaBute

Written by Neil LaBute

Starring Nicolas Cage, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski, and Ellen Burstyn

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

32:13 - "The Shpiel"

56:27 - Film Breakdown

02:02:21 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

A Night To Die For.

Join us for a our new theme: Re-MAY-kes. We start with 2008's PROM NIGHT.

Years after surviving a brutal incident, Donna looks forward to a fresh start at senior prom with her closest friends.  But as the night unfolds, the dangerous presence tied to her past begins stalking her and her friends.

Also this week: New weird candy that's in the toilet, Ben's limo ride, and what if Goro was in this movie?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Oh, I've missed you."

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Prom Night (2008)

Directed by Nelson McCormick

Written by J.S. Cardone

Starring Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Dana Davis, Jessica Stroup, Johnathon Schaech, and Idris Elba

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

36:03 - "The Shpiel"

54:24 - Film Breakdown

01:56:05 - Can't Hardly Wait Game & Outro

It's four years later...what does she remember?

Spring Into Sequels month reaches it's conclusion with 1977's EXCORCIST II: THE HERETIC.

As Regan attempts to live a normal life after her childhood ordeal, a psychiatrist and a priest use a controversial technique to probe her memories and monitor her mental health. What begins as therapy spirals into a far-reaching exploration of faith, shared visions, and an ancient force that spans continents.

Also this week: The Pizza Hut Pazuzu is back, Ben and Lance action Figures, and bus drivers eating hoagies?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I was possessed by a demon. It's okay. He's gone!"

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Excorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

Directed by John Boorman

Written by William Goodhart

Starring Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, James Earl Jones, and Ned Beatty

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

32:30 - "The Shpiel"

58:36 - Film Breakdown

01:58:58 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Oh, yes. There will be blood.

Spring Into Sequels continues with 2005's SAW 2.

A group of strangers awakens inside a sealed house rigged with intricate traps, forced to confront their past misdeeds in order to survive. Meanwhile, detectives race against time on the outside as they attempt to stop the elusive Jigsaw killer and understand the rules of his latest game.

Also this week: This film's terrible :talk to the manager: haircut, Ben loves cool raves, Lance has a new BPO movie idea, and who is Jigsaw's favorite member of the Jackass crew?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Those who do not appreciate life do not deserve life."

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Saw 2 (2005)

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman

Written by Leigh Whannell and Darren Lynn Bousman

Starring Leigh Whannell, Shawnee Smith, Erik Knudsen, Franky G, Glenn Plummer, and Donnie Wahlberg

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

03:11 - "Project Hail Mary" Non-story Spoiler Talk

08:37 - Banter Continues

26:33 - "The Shpiel"

50:28 - Film Breakdown

01:55:44 - Stump The Brianiacs & Outro

The terror begins the second it starts.

Spring Into Sequels continues with 1990's LEATHERFACE: TAXES CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3.

After a chance encounter derails their journey, a young couple's search for safety quickly turns into a fight for survival when they cross paths with a brutal family tied to a legendary killer.

Also this week: Country Ben Daniels, An almost "Walk It Back Cul-de-Sac", and what has been tearing our discord apart?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"So, how do you like Texas?"

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Leatherface: Texas XChainsaw Massacre 3 (1990)

Directed by Jeff Burr

Written by David J. Schow

Starring Viggo Mortensen, Kate Hodge, Ken Foree, William Butler, Joe Unger, Tom Everett, and R.A. Mihailoff

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

28:08 - "The Shpiel"

48:38 - Film Breakdown

01:39:46 - Stump The Brianiacs & Outro

This Ride Will Be The Death Of You.

Spring Into Sequels continues with 2006s FINAL DESTINATION 3.

After a teen's terrifying premonition helps a group escape a deadly roller‑coaster accident, the survivors soon realize Death is still pursuing them. Disturbing photographs taken that day begin to reveal symbolic clues about who might be next and how fate plans to strike.

Also this week: Ben's Amplifier woes, remembering Xtina, and Mindless Self Indulgence brings out the Suburb kids.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"F--- you, Ben Franklin."

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 Final Destination 3 (2006)

Directed by James Wong

Written by Glen Morgan & James Wong

Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ryan Merriman, Kris Lemche, Alexz Johnson, Sam Easton, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, & Texas Battle

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

36:26 - "The Shpiel"

01:02:50 - Film Breakdown

02:15:25 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

What began in Hell, will end on Earth.

This week we are joined by Dominic Scarano of the band Varkan for our new theme: Spring Into Sequels. Lance's fave!
We kick off with 1992's HELLRAISER 3: HELL ON EARTH.

After the Cenobite Pinhead becomes separated from his human conscience, his influence begins to spread through a decadent nightclub scene in the city. A determined journalist investigates a trail of bizarre deaths, unknowingly drawing closer to a supernatural horror unleashed by desire and excess.

Also this week: Windstorm woes, Clive Barker impressions, and the new meaning of the term "Arriving".

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"There is no good.. There is no evil. There is only flesh."

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Hellrasier 3: Hell on Earth (1992)

Directed by Anthony Hickox

Written by Peter Atkins

Starring Terry Farrell, Kevin Bernhardt, Paula Marshall, and, of course, Doug Bradley 

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

35:10 - "The Shpiel"

01:11:20 - Film Breakdown

02:11:25 - Brain Bucket AND Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

They're Hungry. You're Dinner.   MONSTER MARCH concludes with 2005's FEAST.         A mismatched group of strangers at a remote desert bar must band together when vicious creatures suddenly attack from the darkness. Forced into uneasy alliances, they scramble to defend themselves against the relentless onslaught.

Also this week: Hard Mountain Dew, a new Bruce Springsteen song, ans Lance has some thoughts on this movie.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I'm the guy that's gonna save your ass."

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Feast (2005)

Directed by John Gulager

Written by Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan

Starring Krista Allen, Duane Whitaker, Balthazar Getty, Diane Ayala Goldner, Josh Zuckerman, Judah Friedlander, Clu Gulager, Jenny Wade, Navi Rawat, and Henry Rollins

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

34:20 - "The Shpiel"

58:20 - Film Breakdown

01:52:17 - '90s Nugget & Outro

 

They couldn't leave dead enough alone.

MONSTER MARCH, well, marches on as we cover the 1993 sequel PUMPKINHEAD II: BLOOD WINGS .

When a reckless prank disturbs an old grave, an ancient demon known as Pumpkinhead returns with a deadly purpose. The town's buried secrets come to light as the creature targets those connected to a forgotten tragedy.

Also this week: Lance's new segments, new kinds of burger places, and Pumpkinhead's sneaky pranks. 

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"This stuff is way beyond Ouija boards."

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Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993)

Directed by Jeff Burr

Written by Ivan Chachornia & Constantine Chachornia

Starring Andrew Robinson, Ami Dolenz, J. Trevor Edmond, Hill Harper, and Soleil Moon Frye

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

34:38 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:21 - Film Breakdown

01:59:08 - '90s Nugget & Outro

Two decades ago scientists sent a message to space... This... is the reply.

This week we are joined by Eanna and Ande of The Queens of NC-17 podcast as MONSTER MARCH continues!
Together we will cover 1995's SPECIES.

After receiving extraterrestrial DNA from a mysterious transmission, scientists create a rapidly maturing hybrid who soon breaks free. As she embarks on her own mission, experts scramble to stop her before she endangers humanity.   Also this week: A ten thousand dollar toilet, Ben's time in the circus, and The Queens have their own version of the Step by Step theme.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"More docile and controllable, eh? You guys don't get out much."

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Species (1995)

Directed by Roger Donaldson

Written by Dennis Feldman

Starring Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger, and Michelle Williams

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

28:14 - "The Shpiel"

52:55 - Film Breakdown

02:34:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Next Evolution In Terror.

A new month, a new theme: MONSTER MARCH!
We kick it off 1997 film THE RELIC.

A mysterious creature begins terrorizing a Chicago natural history museum just as it prepares for a major exhibition. A scientist and a detective race to uncover the origins of the threat before the opening-night gala turns deadly.

Also this week: The difference between a peeper and a peaker, Tom Sizemore was in Heat, and is The Bloodhound Gang okay in 2026?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Hey, let me ask you something: How the f--- does somebody get custody of a dog?"

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The Relic (1997)

Directed by Peter Hyams

Written by Amy Holden Jones, John Raffo, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver

Starring Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore, Clayton Rohner,  and Chi Muoi Lo

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

37:50 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:30 - Film Breakdown

02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Ivy's best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, and the perfect life. So...Ivy took them.

This is it! The moment you've all been waiting for: Two 40 year-old-mean review an erotic thriller about two coming-of-age girls.
That's right!
We wrap up TAINTED LOVE month with Drew Barrymore's 1992 thriller POISON IVY.

A seductive drifter insinuates herself into a troubled suburban household, forging an intense bond with a lonely teen girl while quietly exploiting the family's fractures. 

Also this week: More misheard Lyrics, Lance hates the Rat People, and Ben worked at Starbucks??

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"There's something about her. "

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Poison Ivy (1992)

Directed by Katt Shea

Written by Andy Ruben & Katt Shea

Starring Drew Barrymore, Sara Gilbert, Tom Skerritt, and Cheryl Ladd

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

37:50 - "The Shpiel"

01:01:30 - Film Breakdown

02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

 

 

Prom night can be torture

TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009's THE LOVED ONES.

After grieving teen Brent rejects Lola's request to the dance, she and her father abduct him to force him into a nightmarish homemade prom. Trapped and brutalized, Brent uncovers the horrifying extent of their past victims and the lengths they'll go to recreate Lola's perfect evening.

Also this week: Prom Stories, Ben reinterprets a song, and get us sponsored by Sheetz!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Is it finger lickin' good?"

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The Loved Ones (2009)

Directed by Sean Byrne

Written by Sean Byrne

Starring Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton, Richard Wilson, Victoria Thaine, and Jessica McNamee

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

32:40 - "The Shpiel"

49:48 - Film Breakdown

01:48:43 - Surprise Segement & Outro

Get your heart broken.

TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009 remake MY BLOODY VALENTINE.

A decade after a mining accident massacre, the town of Harmony is terrorized again when a killer in miner's gear begins a new string of brutal attacks. As survivor Tom Hanniger returns home, secrets resurface while suspicion spreads among the townspeople.

Also this week: Ben vs the KFC drive-thru, Snowmaggedon 2026, and this movie's TWO Scrooges.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Happy f---in' Valentine's Day."

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My Bloody Valentine (2009)

Directed by Patrick Lussier

Written by Todd Farmer and Zane Smith

Starring Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Kevin Tighe, and Tom Atkins

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

24:22 - "The Shpiel"

45:20 - Film Breakdown

01:46:45 - Surprise Segement & Outro

 

 

Ben Cronin had the perfect life until he met the new girl.

New month and a new theme! Love is in the air with our theme TAINTED LOVE. We start the new theme with the 2002 diet Fatal Attraction film SWIMFAN.

A momentary fling with a mysterious classmate pulls a young athlete into a tightening web of obsession. The more he tries to pull away, the more dangerous she becomes.

Also this week: Icee or Slush Puppy, Ben and Lance enjoy the Default song "Wasting Time", and remember the car theft deterrent "The Club"?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Tell me you love me. You don't have to mean it, but just say it."

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Swimfan (2002)

Directed by John Polson

Written by Charles F. Bohl & Phillip Schneider

Starring Jesse Bradford, Erika Christensen, Shiri Appleby, Clayne Crawford, Jason Ritter, and Dan Hedaya

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

35:00 - "The Shpiel"

56:39 - Film Breakdown

01:53:19 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

Camping out with the family can be murder.

Our good friend Amanda Waltz joins us for the conclusion of BANG-UARY with the 1977 Wes Craven classic THE HILLS HAVE EYES.

A family becomes stranded in a desolate stretch of desert after a sudden breakdown. As they search for help, they discover a violent clan of cannibals stalking them from the surrounding hills.

Also this week: "Crunch Hole" cereal, Amanda's exclusive Discord channel for just girls, and just how far can you shoot cow's milk out of an udder?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Baby's fat. You fat... fat and juicy."

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The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

Directed by Wes Craven

Written by Wes Craven

Starring John Steadman, Dee Wallace, Robert Houston, Martin Speer, Janus Blythe, and Michael Berryman

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

48:47 - "The Shpiel"

01:11:56 - Film Breakdown

02:11:03 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Chucky Gets Lucky.

BANG-UARY continues with the 1988 sequel BRIDE OF CHUCKY.

Former girlfriend Tiffany's attempt to rekindle her romance with Chucky backfires when he murders her and transfers her soul into a doll just like himself. They manipulate an unsuspecting young couple to help them reach a magical amulet that could restore them to human form.

Also this week: The wonderful Pecson Absboy, Jennifer Tilly Impressions, and Lance and Ben have a movie pitch for you!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Rude f---ing doll."

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Bride of Chucky (1998)

Directed by Ronny Yu

Written by Don Mancini

Starring Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Katherine Heigl, Nick Stabile, Alexis Arquette, and John Ritter

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

41:50 - "The Shpiel"

01:05:50 - Film Breakdown

01:49:45 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Inspired by a true story.

BANG-UARY continues as The Boys cover the 2003 remake THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.

A group of friends traveling through rural Texas stumbles upon a violent family. Their carefree road trip quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival.

Also this week: Lance and Ben's favorite Skynard song, Ben tries glue, and Blake handshake drama.

The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast concludes with 2019's "Little Yachty"!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Excuse me, you mind getting the f--- outta my way, son?"

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

Directed by Marcus Nispel

Written by Scott Kosar

Starring Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, Jonathan Tucker, Erica Leerhsen, Mike Vogel, and R. Lee Ermey

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

14:46 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Little Yachty (2019)

42:30 - "The Shpiel"

01:08:20 - Film Breakdown

01:57:18 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

We're finally doing it! This week we kick off another BANG-UARY as The Boys cover the 1980 Stanley Kubrick classic THE SHINING!

A man and family takes on the job of caretakers at a remote mountain hotel during the wintry off-season, hoping for peace and solitude. Instead, they encounter a growing sense of dread as strange forces begin to stir within its empty halls.

Also this week: Ben's signature wink, Lance's "Joker Butter Nightmare", and we meet a new "friend": Bob!

The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast returns with 2009's "Music For Cougars"!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"Heeere's Johnny!"

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The Shining (1980)

Directed by Stanley Kubrick

Written by Stanley Kubrick & Diane Johnson

Based upon the novel by Stephen King

Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

12:00 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Music For Cougars (2009)

45:43 - Banter Part 2

51:56 - "The Shpiel"

01:25:42 - Film Breakdown

02:37:15 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The end is near.

It's Arnie vs The Devil! BPO Films' Blake O'Donnell is back to help The Boys cover 1999's End of Days!

When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets.

Also this week: Blake stpry of meeting Micheal Keaton, Collector's Edition DVD perks,
 and just who did Arnold fart on during production?

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I'll tell you what I want: I want you to go to Hell!"

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End of Days (1991)

Directed by Peter Hyams

Written by Andrew W. Marlowe

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, CCH Pounder, Kevin Pollak, and Udo Kier

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

33:44 - "The Shpiel"

58:29 - Film Breakdown

02:18:10 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

This holiday season, the slay ride begins.

Ho ho oh no! This week Thre Boys cover the 1991 sequel Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker!

When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets.

Also this week: Thoughts on men's necklaces, an excellent mustard quote from Lance's dad, and this film's classic character: Peener.

The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2006's In Pursuit of Leisure!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"I eat kids like you for breakfast! Which is why my s--- smells so bad in the morning!"

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Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker  (1991)

Directed by Martin Kitrosser

Written by Martin Kitrosser & Brian Yuzna

Starring Mickey Rooney, William Thorne, Jane Higginson, Tracy Fraim, Brian Bremer, and Clint Howard

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

12:10 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - In Pursuit of Leisure (2003)

39:30 - Banter Part 2

41:44 - "The Shpiel"

51:20 - Film Breakdown

01:40:20 - Brain Buccket & Outro

This holiday season, the slay ride begins.

This week we get into the holiday spirit with the 2006 remake BLACK CHRISTMAS.

A snowstorm traps a sorority house full of students during the holidays, but something sinister lurks inside. What begins as a cozy gathering quickly spirals into a terrifying nightmare.

Also this week: Lance hates peanut butter cereal, the new (fake) Jimmy Buffet song "Tequila and Wine", and Ben fakes a Cole Trickle connection.

The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2001's self-titled album!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"They're my family now."

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Black Christmas (2006)

Directed by Glen Morgan

Written by Glen Morgan

Starring Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, and Andrea Martin

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

12:19 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Self-titled (2001)

32:25 - Banter Part 2

36:30 - "The Shpiel"

56:56 - Film Breakdown

01:48:28 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Lose your innocence - or lose your life.

 This week The Boys cover 1999's CHERRY FALLS!

In a quiet town, a series of brutal murders shakes the local high school community. As fear spreads, the teens realize the killer has an unusual pattern of killing virgins that puts many of them at risk.

Also this week: The most expensive TV movie, more Tarantino foot talk, and Ben misses 3-D Doritos

The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1999's "14:59"!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"She thinks fellatio is a character in Shakespeare."

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Cherry Falls (1999)

Directed by Geoffrey Wright

Written by Ken Selden

Starring Brittany Murphy, Jay Mohr, Michael Biehn, and Jesse Bradford

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

12:30 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - 14:59 (1999)

26:33 - Banter Part 2

36:35 - "The Shpiel"

50:57 - Film Breakdown

01:52:35 - Stumo The Brainiacs & Outro

He's seen the future... Now he has to kill it.

 This week The Boys dive in to the 1992 Rutger Hauer "buddy cop science fiction action horror" (jeez) SPLIT SECOND!

In a flooded, dystopian London, a relentless cop hunts a brutal killer who leaves behind bizarre clues. As the body count rises, he realizes the enemy may not be human.

Also this week: Ben never had a crocodile mile, Lances's gum wad, and Manute Bol was a big basketball player.

And we know you're dying for it:
The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1997's "Floored"!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"We need to get bigger guns. Big f---ing guns!"

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Split Second (1992)

Directed by Tony Maylam

Written by Gary Scott Thompson

Starring Rutger Hauer, Kim Cattrall, Alastair Duncan, Pete Postlethwaite, and Michael J. Pollard as "The Rat Catcher"

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

12:34 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Floored (1997)

29:29 - Banter Part 2

35:33 - "The Shpiel"

49:51 - Film Breakdown

01:54:03 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

Jason, Freddy, Michael. We All Need Someone To Look Up To.

Giving Thanks Month of patron-picked movies concludes with 2006's BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON from patron "Dan"!

In a world where classic horror icons are real, a team of journalists profiles a man preparing for his debut as a masked killer, exposing the craft. Their project takes an unexpected turn when theory becomes practice.

Also this week: Lance's car troubles, Ben's news cats, and the first installment of the #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast!

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"It is going to get wet in here tonight. Lace your boots up kiddies."

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Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Directed by Scott Glosserman

Written by Scott Glosserman & David J. Stieve

Starring Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, Robert Englund, Scott Wilson, and Zelda Rubinstein

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

09:04 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Lemonade and Brownies

28:38 - Banter Part 2

42:22 - "The Shpiel"

01:04:10 - Film Breakdown

01:59:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro