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31 Days of Halloween: Halloween

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Here we are. After 31 days leading up to Halloween, with a special podcast each day, we've finally arrived at the final one. And you knew what it had to be, right? Today, Ashley, Matt and Garret discuss John Carpenter's classic starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Give it a listen! Halloween And be sure to click the 'subscribe' button up at the top, so you're notified when we post new content. Keep coming back to hear more film review podcasts of new and classic movies. We appreciate your listenership!

31 Days of Halloween: Cat People

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We're one day away from Halloween! It's time to go back to the 1940s, where we Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway and Jane Randolph are under the spell of the Cat People ! Cat People You can also browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: The Return of the Living Dead

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Just a few more days in our 31 Days of Halloween special podcast series! Tonight's entry is a 1985 zombie comedy starring the James Karen (who died last week), Thom Mathews, Clu Gulager and Miguel Nunez, Jr. It's a fun movie to watch and discuss. Return of the Living Dead And feel free to peruse this site for our catalog of prior cinema-related podcasts, and click on the 'subscribe' button at the top, so you'll know when we post new content.

31 Days of Halloween: Drag Me to Hell

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Director Sam Raimi has done everything from The Evil Dead series, to the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man trilogy. Here, we're joined again by Sean to discuss one of his best movies, 2009's Drag Me to Hell . It's part of our 31 Days of Halloween podcast series. Give it a listen! Drag Me to Hell Also, feel free to peruse this site for our catalog of prior cinema-related podcasts, and click on the 'subscribe' button at the top, so you'll know when we post new content.

31 Days of Halloween: The Conjuring

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With less than a week to go in our 31 Days of Halloween podcast series, we turn our attention to the 2013 movie about real-life couple Ed and Lorraine Warren. Listen as Garret, Ashley and Matt discuss this unsettling film. The Conjuring Also, feel free to peruse this site for our catalog of prior cinema-related podcasts, and click on the 'subscribe' button at the top, so you'll know when we post new content.

31 Days of Halloween: Poltergeist

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How could we have a series like 31 Days of Halloween, and not talk about Tobe Hooper's 1982 foray into the world of apparitions? Aaron joins us again to discuss this classic piece of cinema. Poltergeist And be sure to click the 'subscribe' button up at the top, so you're always in-the-know about our latest podcasts!

31 Days of Halloween: Carnival of Souls

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Today, we discuss Herk Harvey's 1962 classic about a woman who survives a car accident, only to find the world and the people she encounters to be somewhat strange afterward. Carnival of Souls You can click 'subscribe' up at the top, and be notified when we post new content.

31 Days of Halloween: The Babadook

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Today's 31 Days of Halloween podcast focuses on terror from Down Under! It's Jennifer Kent's gripping psychological foray into grief and horror. The Babadook Feel free to peruse this site for our catalog of prior cinema-related podcasts, and click on the 'subscribe' button at the top, so you'll know when we post new content.

The Old Man & the Gun

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We review David Lowery's new film about bank heists and romance, starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek. Give it a listen! The Old Man & the Gun And, if you're in the Champaign-Urbana area, go see it at The Art Theater , where it's playing this week! Also, feel free to peruse this site for our catalog of prior cinema-related podcasts, and click on the 'subscribe' button at the top, so you'll know when we post new content.

31 Days of Halloween: Don't Look Now

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A haunting, psychological thriller is our choice for today's 31 Days of Halloween entry. Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland star as a couple in mourning, after their daughter's tragic death. While they're in Venice, a couple of psychic sisters begin following them, and then they see someone... could it be their daughter? Don't Look Now You can also browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: House on Haunted Hill

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It's another Vincent Price/William Castle joint as our 31 Days of Halloween series continues! And from the same year as The Tingler ! House on Haunted Hill Be sure to click the 'subscribe' button up at the top, so you're always in-the-know about our latest podcasts!

31 Days of Halloween: The House of the Devil

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We're back with an interesting entry, Ti West's 2009 throwback to '80s horror, The House of the Devil . Starring Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, and Academy Award-nominated director Great Gerwig in an early(ish) role, this movie is creepy and intense! Sean joins us again to discuss it. The House of the Devil And don't forget to click on the 'subscribe' button at the top of the page, so you don't miss out on any of our future posts!

31 Days of Halloween: The Tingler

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What would October be without Vincent Price? Today, we discuss the horror icon in one of his best movies. Directed by William Castle, The Tingler featured the 'Percepto' gimmick when it was originally in theaters. Though we don't have Percepto today, it's still lots of fun! The Tingler Be sure to click the 'subscribe' button up at the top, so you're always in-the-know about our latest podcasts!

31 Days of Halloween: Phantasm

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Gus joins us again to discuss Don Coscarelli's 1979 sci-fi/horror/thriller Phantasm . Angus Scrimm is unforgettable as The Tall Man -- one of the best horror movie villains ever. Phantasm And don't forget to click the 'subscribe' button up at the top, so you're always in-the-know about our latest podcasts!

31 Days of Halloween: Halloween

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We review the long-awaited, this one and this one only, Halloween sequel! The 2018 film stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, along with Judy Greer as her daughter, and even Nick Castle (the original Shape) back as Michael Myers. Garret joins us again to discuss this much-hyped sequel. Give it a listen. Halloween You can also browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: It

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Hurtling eighty-five years into the future from yesterday's entry, we discuss 2017's  It , adapted from the Stephen King novel. It Don't forget to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: The Mummy

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We're in the second-half of October now, and it's time to harken back to one of the Universal monster movies! Today, Ashley & Matt discuss a Boris Karloff classic. The Mummy And don't forget to click on the 'subscribe' button at the top of the page, so you don't miss out on any of our future posts!

31 Days of Halloween: A Nightmare on Elm Street

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You knew we couldn't talk about horror movies and not mention Freddy Krueger, right? Aaron's back with us to talk about this Wes Craven chiller starring Heather Langenkamp and Robert Englund. A Nightmare on Elm Street And don't forget to click on the 'subscribe' button at the top of the page, so you don't miss out on any of our future posts!

31 Days of Halloween: Young Frankenstein

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Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Peter Boyle, and even Gene Hackman! What a cast! What a movie! Today, Ashley, Sean, and Matt discuss Mel Brooks' 1974 classic. Young Frankenstein Don't forget to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: It Follows

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Garret joins us to discuss It Follows , a great horror film, set in Detroit, that came out in 2014. Give it a listen! It Follows Don't forget to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

Bad Times at the El Royale

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We're back with a new movie review! Listen to our latest podcast, where we discuss Drew Goddard's latest mystery/thriller. Bad Times at the El Royale Don't forget to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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We swerve back to the camp, comedy angle of things with Matt & Ashley's review of The Rocky Horror Picture Show . It's another entry in our 31 Days of Halloween, every day in October! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Feel free to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: The Shining

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Day 11. Stanley Kubrick. Shelley Duvall. Jack Nicholson. Scatman Crothers. The Overlook Hotel. Gus joins Ashley & Matt to talk about cinema's quintessential physical and psychological horror tour de force. The Shining Feel free to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: Night of the Creeps

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We're a third of the way through October, and our 31 Days of Halloween series continues with the curious 1986 film Night of the Creeps . It combines elements of horror, sci-fi and comedy, along with a possible gay subtext. Join Ashley & Matt as they discuss this cult classic. Night of the Creeps Feel free to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: Jacob's Ladder

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From the humor of yesterday's entry, we go in the polar opposite direction today. 1990's Jacob's Ladder follows Tim Robbins' character as he tries to rebuild his life after Vietnam, and is haunted by some (perhaps very real?) demons. Aaron joins us to discuss this disturbing film (with SPOILERS). Jacob's Ladder Feel free to browse the site and catch-up on our catalog of cinema-related podcasts. And click the subscribe button up at the top, if you want to know when we post new content!

31 Days of Halloween: Ghostbusters

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Here we have an '80s classic, led by the enduring Bill Murray, and featuring Sigourney Weaver in an interesting role. It's the funny side of horror! Ghostbusters Feel free to browse our site for other podcasts about cinema, and to catch-up on our 31 Days of Halloween series so far.

31 Days of Halloween: Fright Night

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We wrap-up our first week of 31 Days of Halloween with a '80s classic! Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, and Amanda Bearse star in Tom Holland's Fright Night . We're joined by special guest Sean. Give our latest podcast a listen! Fright Night You can browse our site for other podcasts about cinema, and to catch-up on our 31 Days of Halloween series so far.

A Star Is Born

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We offer our thoughts on the new version of A Star Is Born , directed by Bradley Cooper, and starring Lady Gaga. Give it a listen! A Star Is Born And our catalog of previous podcasts is available right here on this site, so feel free to browse around!

31 Days of Halloween: Hell Fest

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Don't go to the Hell Fest ! Just some advice from your friendly neighborhood movie reviewers, as 31 Days of Halloween continues. Hell Fest Feel free to browse our site for other podcasts about cinema, and to catch-up on our 31 Days of Halloween series so far.

31 Days of Halloween: Hell Night

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A joint frat/sorority pledge event goes awry in our latest movie comprising 31 Days of Halloween . Linda Blair stars in Hell Night . Join us as Matt, Ashley, and Aaron discuss its pros and cons! Hell Night Be sure to browse our site and listen to some of our other podcasts!

31 Days of Halloween: The Brides of Dracula

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31 Days of Halloween continues with our first Hammer Horror review! 1960's The Brides of Dracula stars Peter Cushing, and has all the hallmarks of what makes a Hammer studios film so unique. The Brides of Dracula And be sure to browse this site, and peruse our catalog of podcasts!

31 Days of Halloween: Prom Night

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We're three days in to our 31 Days of Halloween extravaganza, and it's time to indulge an '80s cult horror classic! Prom Night came just two years after Jamie Lee Curtis' starring turn in Halloween , and here she plays the sister of a girl who was killed by a group of kids and, six years later, someone is out for revenge. When she's not prepping to be Prom Queen, or fighting-off a killer, Jamie Lee Curtis is performing an amazing disco number which, frankly, is the centerpiece of the film.   Prom Night  Nearly forty years on, she's still kicking ass in the new  Halloween  movie, due out later this month!

31 Days of Halloween: Psycho

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We continue our foray into the cinematic world of terror and suspense with perhaps one of its first mainstream hits -- Psycho . Of course, it's rather tame by today's standards, but almost sixty years ago it caused quite a stir. Our special guest Gus, highly knowledgeable in the realm of horror films, joins us to discuss this Hitchcock thriller. With riveting performances from Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins, Psycho stands as a classic that we couldn't pass up as we encounter 31 Days of Halloween ! Psycho Please be sure to browse our site and listen to our catalog of movie review podcasts.

31 Days of Halloween: Terror in the Wax Museum

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We like Autumn and we like Halloween, so what better way to celebrate the season and the holiday than to discuss several films that evoke a chilling mood? Ashley & Matt will be joined by special guests during the month of October as they review a movie-a-day, focusing on the genres of horror, thriller, mystery and suspense. We hope you enjoy the journey! Matt & Ashley kick things off today with the 1973 cult classic Terror in the Wax Museum , starring Ray Milland, Elsa Lanchester, Shani Wallis, and John Carradine. Enter... if you dare, and be sure to come back every day in October for another special spooky podcast! Terror in the Wax Museum Please be sure to browse our site and listen to our catalogue of movie review podcasts.