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The competition between teammates is strenuous, whether its Navy fighter pilots or auto racers. Both Days of Thunder (1990) and F1: The Movie (2025), showcase how the challenge of being the best, can bring enemies together and form strong friendships. The only thing missing is the beach volleyball / football. Let us know your thoughts on the movies.

There have been over 400 versions of Mary Shelley's saga, but Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025), brings multiple viewpoints, as well as a new twist. It also raises the question of why this story continues to be told. Does it hold a larger meaning, or is it just a good monster tale? Let us know in the comments.

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This week, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Sunset Boulevard (1950), the classic film noir that showcased the darker side of the Hollywood lifestyle. The film has inspired many movies that have followed and probably would have been made as a horror film today. Let us know what your thoughts about the film are in the comments.


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As we come to the end of Octobereding, we saved the best for last. Hereditary (2018) follows a family journey into madness, after suffering several traumatic events. And Weapons (2025) is the latest from Zach Cregger, which provides several viewpoints of events to lead you to what actually happened. Lets us know in the comments, what you thought of these movies. Happy Halloween.


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It is Stephen King week, as we watched Pet Sematary (1989) and The Monkey (2025), both inspired by King's work. The prolific author has influenced many in the horror genre, with his works of suspense and sometimes gore. Let us know what your favorite King book or adaptation is, in the comments.

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The campiness and cheesiness of the 80s and & 90s are on full display in the two movies we saw this week: The Blob (1988) and Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988). Both appear to be made on a shoestring budget, with unseasoned actors. And that is why we love them. Or at least some of us do. Let us know what you think? Leave a comment and review.

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The journey into the unknown and mysterious drives many a horror film. The two that we watched this week, The Descent (2005) and As Above, So Below (2014), travel in different methods, but hit some of the same milestones. Is the journey real, or all in your head? Is there ever any possibility of returning to your normal life after tragic events? Should we stop going into caves, all together?

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We kick off Octobereding, with guest Tom Reding (@antifoodiex) with a search for Horror Comedies. Horror needs a little levity to balance out the suspense and terror. So we thought we would try Tucker and Dale versus Evil (2010) and Werewolves Within (2021). Each of them had a framework that could provide an excellent pairing, but something seemed to be missing. Listen to our show to find out those missing items. Let us know your favorite horror-comedy movies.

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We wanted to celebrate the work of Robert Redford. He provided so many wonderful films and opportunities for new filmmakers to showcase their talents, with the Sundance Film Festival. We watched two of his spy-centric films in Three Days of the Condor (1975) and Sneakers (1992). But also check out his role in Spy Game (2001). He was a legend and will be missed.

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The Sandman is back. Adam Sandler returns to the links with Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) which does a lot to remind us all of the original Happy Gilmore (1996), perhaps too much. The nostalgia-leaning and cameo-fueled sequel doesn't deliver as well, but it has its moments. So grab your golden jacket and hockey stick putter, and meet us on the course, Shooter. Let us know what you thought.


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