Podcasts by Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast
A bi-weekly look at the monster movies, TV shows, cult films, and horror stuff that keeps YOU up at night! In the days before syndicated stations and 24 hour programming, television stations often showed old monster movies hosted by local on-air talent. It is in this spirit that “Test Pattern” is made – a little bit spooky, a little bit silly, but always informative! Jacob and Tab have a new topic each week, with a focus on the macabre offerings shown on television starting in the mid 1950s, favorite creature features, and B-movies (with occasional forays into the outer realms of horror).
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Halloween Special 2022 from 2022-10-31T14:18
As we hang up our horror host costumes, we can’t help but pass out that sweet sweet Test Pattern Halloween Candy. It’s time for one final Halloween Hoorah!
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Episode 201: Dead is Better - Pet Sematary from 2022-10-31T00:32
We contemplate life and death and come to the realization that sometimes… dead is better. We read Stephen King’s darkest novel, Pet Sematary and watched the 1989 adaptation! Listen
Episode 200: Meet Me at the Waterfront - Sleepaway Camp from 2022-10-27T16:05
We come full circle, as we revisit our first movie together ... Sleepaway Camp! Stay tuned after the episode for a bonus conversation with Jacob and James about their OG bad mo...
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Episode 199: No Exit - Jacob's Ladder (1990)&Silent Hill (with Brian Ivanhoe!)!) from 2022-10-21T18:22
We're joined by Brian Ivanhoe to explore the boundaries of reality with Jacob's Ladder and Silent Hill!
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Episode 198: No More Room In Hell Part 3 - Day of the Dead (1985) from 2022-10-13T12:25
The Dead have waited ... for our final installment of the Romero Dead Trilogy! We wrap things up with Day of the Dead!
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Episode 197: No More Room in Hell Part 2 - Dawn of the Dead (1978) from 2022-10-10T12:23
First . . . there was the Night. Now, see if you can live through the Dawn! We continue our coverage of George Romero's Dead Trilogy with the original Dawn of the Dead!
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Episode 196: No More Room in Hell Part 1 - Night of the Living Dead (1968) from 2022-10-06T12:32
They're coming to get you ... we kick off October (and our coverage of the Romero Dead Trilogy) with the classic that started it all - Night of the Living Dead!
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Episode 195: Dino DNA - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton&Jurassic Park (1993) (with Kris!) from 2022-09-08T21:55:37
We welcome you to ... Jurassic Park! We're joined by Tab's husband, Kris, to talk about his favorite movie and the Michael Crichton novel from which it was adapted!
Episode 194: There Can Be Only One - Highlander&Macbeth (2015) (with JX Dill!) from 2022-08-25T13:41:45
Don't lose your head! We're joined by JX Dill to explore the Scottish Highlands with Highlander and Justin Kurzel's adaptation of Macbeth!
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Episode 191: Tales of Terror Vol. 10 - Kwaidan (1965) (with James B.!) from 2022-08-20T17:30:12
We're joined for the final time (at least officially) by James to talk about the gorgeous and ghostly Japanese anthology film, Kwaidan!
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Episode 193: The Green River Killer from 2022-08-11T13:41:03
The clock strikes Soul's Midnight once again as we explore the case of the Green River Killer.
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Episode 192: The Funeral is About to Begin - Phantasm thru Phantasm IV: Oblivion from 2022-07-28T12:13:27
We're going to snag that tall dude! We go in depth on the original Phantasm and talk about the franchise up through Phantasm IV!
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Episode 190: Hell is a Teenage Girl - Ginger Snaps&Excision from 2022-06-24T12:36:29
We're joined by Micah to talk about femme transformation horror in Ginger Snaps and Excision!
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Episode 189: Left of the Dial - Rock 'n' Roll High School&Pump Up the Volume from 2022-06-09T17:06:21
In honor of Tab's birthday, we're ready to rock out and talk hard with a couple of her favorite non-horror films. We watched Rock 'n' Roll High School and Pump Up the Volume...
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Episode 188: The Boy Who Cried Jason - Friday the 13th The Final Chapter&Jason Lives from 2022-05-26T12:55:28
We're making Crystal Lake memories! Hey, Jason! We watched Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter and Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives!
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Episode 187: I'm Into Survival - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)&A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors from 2022-05-12T14:30:16
After this, we'll never sleep again! We followed Nancy's story in A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!
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Episode 186: One by One - The Evil Dead Trilogy from 2022-04-28T14:19:55
In this episode, JOIN US …as we bask in the glow of Hollywood’s most impressive chin with Bruce Campbell and the Evil Dead Trilogy - The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn, and Army o...
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Episode 185: Movies For Jacobs Who Like Movies - First Blood&The Warriors from 2022-04-14T13:56:06
In celebration of Jacob's birthday, we take a detour from the horror highway with a couple of his favorite non-horror films - First Blood and The Warriors!
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Episode 184: Mirror Image - The Broken (2008)&Us from 2022-03-24T14:34:19
We take a long look in the mirror with The Broken (2008) and Jordan Peele's Us!
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Episode 183: March Madness - The Crazies (1973)&The Signal (2007) from 2022-03-10T13:06:08
We lose our minds with George A Romero's The Crazies and The Signal (2007)!
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Episode 182: Hell Hath No Fury - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II&Hellbound: Hellraiser II from 2022-02-24T14:38:48
In this episode, curated by Micah, we're celebrating badass female villains with Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II and Hellbound: Hellraiser II!
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Episode 180: Your Friend Til The End - Child's Play (1988)&Child's Play 2 from 2022-02-17T14:10:23
We just wanna play because we're your friends 'til the end! We watched the original Child's Play and Child's Play 2!
Episode 181: Let the Women Do the Work - The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)&Jennifer's Body from 2022-02-10T16:35:47
In honor of Women in Horror Month, we watched two movies that were written and directed by women and feature female main characters that subvert the tropes used in the genre - The Slumbe...
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Episode 179: Mama, I Can Move Things - Carrie (1976)&Chronicle from 2022-01-13T14:39:51
We're testing our powers with Brian De Palma's Carrie and Chronicle!
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Episode 178: State of the Podcast 2021 from 2022-01-06T15:24:58
We're looking back at the fifth year of the podcast and looking ahead to what's next for Test Pattern!
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Episode 177: Bright Light! Bright Light! - Gremlins from 2021-12-23T14:28:12
Merry Christmas! We're discussing the dark holiday novel Gremlins and its more lighthearted film adaptation! ;)
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Episode 176: Better Not Pout - The Children (2008)&Better Watch Out from 2021-12-09T13:18:04
We know some kids who are definitely getting coal in their stockings! We watched The Children (2008) and Better Watch Out!
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Episode 175: Nick or Treat! from 2021-10-28T12:58:26
Hey there, Halloweenies! It's time to gather round the big orange couch and tell five tales of frights - all from 90s Nickelodeon shows!
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Episode 174: Carnivorous Lunar Activities - An American Werewolf in London&The Howling from 2021-10-21T17:11:50
We're so excited we're howling at the moon because we watched An American Werewolf in London and The Howling!
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Episode 173: All Safe and Dead - The Haunting of Julia&The Others from 2021-10-14T17:20:20
In our latest episode, we're sensing the ghostly presence of a child. We watched The Haunting of Julia and The Others!
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Episode 172: The Monster Mash - The Monster Squad&Little Monsters from 2021-10-07T14:03:26
It's spooky season and we're ringing in October with a couple of monster mashes! We watched The Monster Squad and Little Monsters!
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Episode 171: The Stanford Prison Experiment from 2021-09-16T14:16:52
We look at the 1971 controversial psychological "experiment" and discuss the 2015 movie based on the real events, The Stanford Prison Experiment!
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Episode 170: The Heckin' Best - The Pit&PG: Psycho Goreman from 2021-09-02T16:40:50
Haters can frig off, because we're visiting the deep hole in the woods where we're keeping our monster friends! We watched The Pit & PG: Psycho Goreman!
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Episode 169: The Mother of Sighs - Suspiria (1977&2018) from 2021-08-19T14:03:57
We're hexed by the Mother of Sighs as we explore Dario Argento's original Suspiria and the 2018 remake starring Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson!
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Episode 168: The Horrors of Oz - The Wizard of Oz&Return to Oz from 2021-08-05T17:58:05
We're off to see the wizard ... and to explore the horrors of Oz with the original MGM classic The Wizard of Oz and the Disney-produced sequel Return to Oz!
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Episode 167: Based on a True Story - The Conjuring (2013)&The Warrens from 2021-07-22T19:05:31
We take a look at the original Conjuring film and talk about the real life Warrens!
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Episode 166: Tales of Horror Vol 9 - Waxwork (1988) (with James!) from 2021-07-08T15:33:33
Gather round Monster Kids, we're joined again by James to revisit the world of horror anthologies with the 80s cult classic, Waxwork!
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Episode 165: The Golden State Killer - Part Two from 2021-06-24T14:19:48
This is an extremely disturbing, lengthy case that involves home invasion, stalking, sexual assault, rape, and murder. We want to be very clear about that so that people who might exper...
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Episode 165: The Golden State Killer - Part One from 2021-06-24T14:15:34
This is an extremely disturbing, lengthy case that involves home invasion, stalking, sexual assault, rape, and murder. We want to be very clear about that so that people who might exper...
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Episode 164: Delightfully Wicked - The Masque of the Red Death&The Abominable Dr. Phibes from 2021-06-10T16:42:05
We honor one of the horror greats by looking at two of his most colorful films. Join us as we party with Vincent Price in The Masque of the Red Death and The Abominable Dr. Phibes! Listen
Episode 163: Abandon All Hope - Children of Men&The Rover (2014) (with James D.!) from 2021-05-27T01:39:58
Abandon most of your hope, all ye who enter here. James D. takes us to two dystopian near futures with Children of Men and The Rover (2014)!
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Episode 162: You're So Cool, Brewster - Fright Night (1985&2011) from 2021-05-13T13:02:03
We welcome you to Fright Night ... for real ... with the 1985 original classic and the 2011 remake!
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Episode 161: The Moon Grows Fat - Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King&Silver Bullet from 2021-04-22T14:01:42
We’re howling at the moon with Stephen King’s Cycle of the Werewolf and the 1985 film adaptation, Silver Bullet.
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Episode 160: Ferocious Flora - Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and Swamp Thing from 2021-04-08T13:23:34
In the first of two episodes curated by Jacob for his birthday month, we investigate the growing tomato menace with Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and dream alone with the sensitive monst...
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Episode 159: For Glory - The 13th Warrior&Beowulf from 2021-03-25T14:05:12
We yell our own names as a fierce battle cry as we seek glorious death with The 13th Warrior and Beowulf!
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Episode 158: Gallery of Lost Souls - HG Wells, Island of Lost Souls,&The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) from 2021-03-11T15:37:06
** This episode was recorded and released prior to Scarlett Amaris telling her story of abuse at the hands of her partner, Richard Stanley. We do briefly discuss Stanley's work on the ea...
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Episode 157: Online Horror IRL - Strangeland&Hard Candy (with Brandon!) from 2021-02-25T07:06:16
In this episode, we're joined by Brandon to talk about online horrors brought IRL with Dee Snider's Strangeland and Hard Candy!
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Episode 156: Bleeding Hearts - The Prowler&My Bloody Valentine (1981) from 2021-02-12T16:00:45
We cut right to the heart of slashers with My Bloody Valentine and The Prowler!
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Episode 155: The Dregs - Cape Fear (1962&1991) from 2021-01-28T14:18:10
In this episode, we live in fear of Max Cady as we explore the original Cape Fear and the 1991 Martin Scorsese remake starring Robert De Niro!
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Episode 154: The Insect Politic - Cronos&Mimic (with Sketches!) from 2021-01-21T03:45:07
We’re revisiting an old Monster Kid friend. Shin Godzilla level patron Sketches is taking us through a tour of Guillermo Del Toro’s early films with Cronos and Mimic!<...
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Episode 153: A Warrior's Journey - Fire and Ice&"Primal" from 2021-01-14T03:47:07
We journey to a fantasy world with Fire and Ice and Genndy Tartakovsky's "Primal"!
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Episode 152: State of the Podcast 2020 from 2021-01-07T05:46:52
We look back at 2020, talk about our favorites (and yours!), and give out some well-deserved Monster Kid Awards!
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Episode 151: Blood Runs Cold - 30 Days of Night&Let the Right One In from 2020-12-24T16:19:38
In this episode, there's blood on the snow. We watched 30 Days of Night and Let the Right One In!
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Episode 150: Modello di Prova in Giallo - The Strange Vice of Mrs Ward&All the Colors of the Dark (with Ryan!) from 2020-12-19T17:52:06
We're donning black gloves and fedoras as Shin Godzilla level patron Ryan joins us to discuss two Sergio Martino giallo films - The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh and All the Colors of the D...
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Episode 149: Let's Get Meta - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon&The Final Girls (with Elizabeth!) from 2020-12-12T18:48:48
**Apologies about Tab's audio in much of this! We cleaned it up as much as we could, but it's a little muffled for about two thirds of the episode!**
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Episode 148: Tales of Horror Vol. 8 - Creepshow 2 (with James!) from 2020-12-04T23:10:13
In this installment, we're joined by James to talk about one of his favorite anthologies . . . Creepshow 2!
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It's the 2020 Test Pattern Halloween Special! from 2020-10-31T17:01:14
Take the escalator to hell with Sylvester because Satan's waitin' ... for you to listen to the Test Pattern Halloween Special!
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Episode 147: The Town that Knows Darkness - Salem's Lot (Book and Miniseries) from 2020-10-30T05:03:15
We stop for a quick bite in ‘Salem’s Lot, with our discussion of Stephen King’s novel and the 1979 TV adaptation!
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Episode 146: Late Night Double Feature - The Rocky Horror Picture Show&Little Shop of Horrors (1986) from 2020-10-23T07:23:52
We’ve got our popcorn and sodas and the usherette has seated us … join us, for a late night double feature of two monster musicals - The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horr...
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Episode 144: A Halloween Treat - Coraline&Frankenweenie (2012) from 2020-10-16T08:54:24
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and pumpkins are appearing on porches … It’s Halloween! For our first entry in our Halloween programming, we’re travelling to the “other” side ...
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Episode 145: TV Terrors - Bad Ronald&Dark Night of the Scarecrow from 2020-10-16T06:35:31
We’re staying in to watch the movies of the week! Godzilla level patron Ryan M. has curated an episode featuring two TV terrors - Bad Ronald and Dark Night of the Scarecrow...
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Episode 143: Meeting of the Minds - The Dead Zone&Scanners from 2020-10-07T06:11:05
In this episode, we reach out to your minds with our exploration of The Dead Zone and Scanners!
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Monster Kid Marathon 2020 from 2020-10-01T13:33:15
We discuss our 2020 Monster Kid Marathon lists and pick favorites from yours!
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Episode 142: Buffet Froid - Raw&Climax from 2020-09-25T07:31:01
Godzilla level patron Stephen curates a sumptuous French meal with Raw and Climax!
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Episode 141: Terror Down Under - Patrick (1978)&Next of Kin (1982) (with Pete!) from 2020-09-17T01:54:45
We're joined by Shin Godzilla level patron Pete to talk about two underseen and underrated Australian horror flicks - Patrick (1978) and Next of Kin (1982)!
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Episode 140: It's a Strange World - Blue Velvet&Mulholland Drive (with Hans!) from 2020-09-03T06:06:16
We're joined by Hans (aka @DJ_BadHombre) to journey into the strange world of David Lynch with Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive!
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Episode 139: Poisoned Nostalgia - Beyond the Black Rainbow&Mandy (with Jen!) from 2020-08-21T06:45:22
We're joined by Jacob's sister Jen to get weird with Panos Cosmatos' Beyond the Black Rainbow and Mandy!
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Episode 138: Nightmares in Ink - Uzumaki&Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack (with Louis!) from 2020-08-13T05:43:30
We're joined by Shin Godzilla level patron Louis to dive into the bizarre world of Junji Ito, with Uzumaki and Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack!
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Episode 137: Go Ape! Vol. 3 - Battle For the Planet of the Apes&the Continuation of the Franchise from 2020-08-06T02:19:39
We're wrapping up our look at the original Planet of the Apes franchise with a deep dive on the final film, as well as the live action and animated series that followed! Help us send of...
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Episode 136: Tales of Horror Vol. 7 - Black Sabbath (1963) (with James) from 2020-07-31T03:04:26
We're joined once again by James to talk about the Mario Bava anthology masterpiece, Black Sabbath!
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Episode 135: The Last Laugh - The Man Who Laughs & Joker from 2020-07-16T01:29:32
We get the last laugh with the silent classic The Man Who Laughs and Joker!
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Episode 135: The Last Laugh - The Man Who Laughs&Joker from 2020-07-16T01:29:32
We get the last laugh with the silent classic The Man Who Laughs and Joker!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #24 from 2020-07-09T16:31:37
In this edition of the Mailbag, we read your answers to the listener question, answer a couple of questions from you guys, and tell you what we've been up to!
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Episode 134: Stepfather Kills Best - The Night of the Hunter & The Stepfather from 2020-06-27T07:05:09
Forget evil stepmothers ... this episode is all about evil stepfathers! We watched The Night of the Hunter and The Stepfather!
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Episode 134: Stepfather Kills Best - The Night of the Hunter&The Stepfather from 2020-06-27T07:05:09
Forget evil stepmothers ... this episode is all about evil stepfathers! We watched The Night of the Hunter and The Stepfather!
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Episode 133: To Live and Fry in LA - The Terminator&Miracle Mile from 2020-06-20T18:59:54
In an episode curated by Godzilla-level patron Jack (from Random Movie Roulette), it's the end of the world as we know it! We jump on the choppa with The Terminator and Miracle Mile! Listen
Episode 133: To Live and Fry in LA - The Terminator & Miracle Mile from 2020-06-20T18:59:54
In an episode curated by Godzilla-level patron Jack (from Random Movie Roulette), it's the end of the world as we know it! We jump on the choppa with The Terminator and Miracle Mile! Listen
Monster Kid Mailbag #23 from 2020-06-12T14:35:22
To give this episode some context, we recorded it about two weeks ago. It felt performative and hollow to include a discussion about the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protes...
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Not to Go Off On a Tangent About John Carpenter - Episode 2 (Featuring JX Dill!) from 2020-06-01T17:45:57
While we know everything going on is more important, we wanted to offer this mental break to those that would like it.
We talk to J about editing and get lost alo...
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Episode 132: Exquisite Pain - The Hellbound Heart&Hellraiser from 2020-05-22T04:41
In this episode, we're joined by Andrea to solve the Lament Configuration and explore the depths of hell. We have SUCH sights to show you with Clive Barker's The Hellbound Heart Listen
Episode 131: Monstrous Motherhood - Rosemary's Baby&The Brood from 2020-05-14T05:38:43
In this episode, we’re looking at the monstrous side of motherhood with Rosemary’s Baby and David Cronenberg’s The Brood.
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Monster Kid Mailbag #22 from 2020-05-08T04:35:37
In this edition of the Mailbag, we read your answers to the listener question, answer a couple of questions from you guys, and tell you what we've been up to!
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Episode 130: Hagsploitation! - Whatever Happened to Baby Jane&Lady in a Cage (with Annette!) from 2020-05-01T02:59:35
In this episode, we’re joined by Annette for a couple of movies focused on little old ladies … who are hellbent on revenge and murder! We watched the iconic Whatever Happened to Baby Ja...
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Episode 129: I Want Some More - Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice&Interview With the Vampire (1994) from 2020-04-23T13:33:02
In this episode, we're out for blood. We read Anne Rice’s Interview with a Vampire and watched the film adaptation starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise!
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Not to Go Off On a Tangent About John Carpenter - Episode 1 (Featuring James!) from 2020-04-22T03:12:17
James joins us to talk about his upcoming anthology picks and, well, we get derailed.
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Monster Kid Mailbag #21 from 2020-04-17T03:45:32
In this edition of the Mailbag, we read your answers to the listener question, answer a couple of questions from you guys, and tell you what we've been up to!
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Episode 128: If It Bleeds ... - To Die For&Nightcrawler from 2020-04-02T14:03:35
We're exploring the darker side of TV journalism and the desire for fame with To Die For and Nightcrawler!
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Episode 127: Family Dinner - Parents&We Are What We Are from 2020-03-19T00:31:46
We sit down to a nice family dinner with Parents and Jim Mickle's We Are What We Are!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #20 from 2020-03-13T04:03
In this edition of the Mailbag, we read your answers to the listener question, answer a couple of questions from you guys, and tell you what we've been up to!
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Episode 126: Humanoid Dwellers of the Deep - The Descent&Pandorum (2009) (with Mando!) from 2020-03-05T02:50:05
Mando joins us to talk about two excellent films dealing with creatures that aren't quite human, but aren't exactly monster either - The Descent & Pandorum!
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Episode 125: Via Con Diablos - Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight&From Dusk Till Dawn from 2020-02-26T04:47:59
Can we last the night? We talk siege narratives with the criminally underrated Demon Knight and the Tarantino/Rodriguez mashup From Dusk Till Dawn!
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Episode 124: Tales of Horror Vol. 6 - Southbound (with James!) from 2020-02-20T17:21:12
We're joined yet again by James to discuss a more modern take on cyclical anthologies, Southbound!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #19 from 2020-02-13T06:19:05
In this edition of the Mailbag, we read your answers to the listener question, answer a couple of questions from you guys, and tell you what we've been up to!
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Episode 123: Tales of Horror Vol. 5 - Dead of Night (1945) (with James!) from 2020-02-06T03:18:27
We're joined yet again by James to discuss one of the first horror anthologies - the Ealing Studios classic Dead of Night!
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Episode 122: More Hitchcock Than Hitchcock - Les Diaboliques&Peeping Tom from 2020-01-30T05:48:30
In a theme four years in the making, we dissect two films that out-Hitchcocked Hitchcock - Les Diaboliques and Peeping Tom!
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Episode 121: A Study in Grief - Hereditary&Midsommar from 2020-01-05T17:43:36
In our latest episode, we examine Ari Aster's two feature films - Hereditary and Midsommar and Aster's expertise in conveying grief through his work.
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Episode 120: State of the Podcast 2019 from 2020-01-03T01:30:48
We review 2019, hear from you about your favorite episodes, and answer some mailbag questions!
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Episode 119: Monsters and Madmen Vol. 1 - The Last Unicorn&The Black Cauldron from 2019-12-28T12:42:59
We delve into the world of high fantasy with one of Tab's favorites, The Last Unicorn, and the once maligned cult favorite The Black Cauldron!
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 5 - The End of It from 2019-12-25T13:02:34
Tab reads Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol a chapter a night before Christmas!
Scrooge is a new man and sets off immediately to make things right and s...
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 4 - The Last of the Spirits from 2019-12-22T22:02:39
Tab reads Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol a chapter a night before Christmas!
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come forces Scro...
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 - The Second of the Three Spirits from 2019-12-21T18:23:31
Tab reads Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol a chapter a night before Christmas!
Scrooge is taken on a tour of the current Chri...
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 2 - The First of the Three Spirits from 2019-12-20T09:44:21
Tab reads Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol a chapter a night before Christmas!
We continue our story with a visit from the Gh...
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Episode 117: Going Ape Vol 2 - Escape From the Planet of the Apes&Conquest of the Planet of the Apes from 2019-12-20T09:38:51
In our second installment of our Going Ape series, we look at the two darkest entries in the Planet of the Apes franchise - Escape From the Planet of the Apes and, Jacob's favorite, Conq...
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 - Marley's Ghost from 2019-12-19T06:38:52
Tab reads Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol a chapter a night before Christmas!
We start with the introduction to Ebeneezer Sc...
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Episode 116: An Auteur's Eye - Thirst&Stoker (with Daniel!) from 2019-12-15T01:01:11
We're joined by Daniel to talk about two films from a true auteur, Park Chan-wook, Thirst and Stoker!
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Episode 115: The Past Never Dies - The Devil's Backbone&Crimson Peak (with Edward William Polley!) from 2019-12-06T08:29:22
We're joined by Ed on the long-awaited tribute to the ultimate monster kid - Guillermo del Toro - with his masterpiece, The Devil's Backbone and his love letter to Gothic Romance, Crimso...
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It's the 2019 Test Pattern Halloween Special! from 2019-10-31T16:42:36
Come with us to Betty Boop's Halloween party! We've got six more spooky cartoons for your Halloween tricks and treats!
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Episode 114: The Nights He Came Home - Halloween (1978&2018) from 2019-10-31T15:44:58
Black cats and goblins and broomsticks and ghosts.
Pumpkins of witches are there to roast.
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Episode 113: Beware the Autumn People - The October Country by Ray Bradbury from 2019-10-28T05:22:20
It's that time of year again. We journey into the darker parts of Ray Bradbury's mind with The October Country.
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Episode 112: Strange and Unusual - Beetlejuice&Sleepy Hollow (1999) from 2019-10-15T22:05:50
As the man himself said, "Every day is Halloween", and we're celebrating this Halloween season with two movies that show the gradient of Tim Burton's style - Beetlejuice and Sleepy Hollo...
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Episode 111: The Tale of the Hill William - Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam, Ernest Scared Stupid,&It's Scary Things from 2019-10-04T04:08:16
We kick off our Halloween programming with a tribute to Jim Varney and the preeminent Hill William, Ernest P. Worrell with Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam, Ernest Scared Stupid...
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Bonus Episode #6: We Saw IT: Chapter 2! from 2019-09-23T05:01:17
WE SPOIL THIS MOVIE THOROUGHLY, SO LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Episode 110: Sheep Go to Heaven - Disturbing Behavior&The Faculty from 2019-09-19T06:08:35
We're going back to school and we're taking Mia with us! Return to the hallowed halls of the horror that is high school with Disturbing Behavior and The Faculty!
Episode 109: It Creeps and Leaps - The Blob (1958&1988) from 2019-08-30T18:24:48
BEWARE OF THE BLOB! We watched the original 1958 The Blob starring Steve McQueen and the special effects-laden 80s remake!
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Episode 108: The World WAS Beautiful (with JXDill!) - The Omega Man&Soylent Green from 2019-08-09T16:26:11
JXDill (along with his sidekick, Charleton Heston) is the Ghost of Monster Kid Yet to Come as he shows us what the world could end up like in two excellent dystopian future films from th...
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Episode 107: Going Ape Vol 1. - Planet of the Apes (1968)&Beneath the Planet of the Apes from 2019-07-19T03:31:43
We're going ape with our new series! We're working our way through the Planet of the Apes franchise and starting with the first two films!
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Episode 106: The Man With No Name - The Road Warrior (Mad Max 2)&Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome from 2019-06-28T17:41:31
We return to the dystopian near future to complete the story of Max Rockatansky with The Road Warrior and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome!
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Episode 105: Here Come the Bronze - Mad Max (1979)&Mad Max: Fury Road from 2019-06-14T21:34:20
Join us as we journey to the Land Down Under for a dystopian look at a future where biker gangs rule and Doof Warriors ride. We watched Max Max and Mad Max: Fury Road!...
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Episode 104: Horror in the Virtual Realm - The Lawnmower Man and Brainscan (with Brandon!) from 2019-06-07T20:09:29
We're joined by Brandon from Varicon Video to talk about two much maligned virtual reality gems from the 90s - The Lawnmower Man and Brainscan!
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Episode 103: Tales of Terror Vol. 4 - Tales From the Darkside: The Movie (with James!) from 2019-05-18T14:28:54
The thrilling conclusion to our latest Tales of Terror with James! We discuss Tales From the Darkside: The Movie!
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Episode 102: Tales of Terror Vol. 3 - Twilight Zone: The Movie with James! from 2019-05-10T04:06:02
James returns for another installment of Tales of Horror! This time, we're talking about Twilight Zone: The Movie!
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Episode 101: Remake Remix - The Ring (2002)&Evil Dead (2013) with Louis! from 2019-04-25T17:32:34
Louis joins us to talk about two very personal films, which both happen to be remakes!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #18 from 2019-04-11T17:50:09
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and say a very happy birthday to Jacob!
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Episode 100: Ted Bundy from 2019-04-05T12:09:11
We examine the case of America's most notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy.
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Episode 99: Cult of Personality - The House of the Devil&Starry Eyes from 2019-03-02T12:15:57
Tab curates an episode that's all about sacrifice ... We watched The House of the Devil and Starry Eyes!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #17 from 2019-02-27T13:03:50
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and talk about our favorite romantic films!
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Episode 98: Wear Protection - Shivers&It Follows from 2019-02-14T13:10:21
We’re sending you a Test Pattern valentine by way of a warning - Be sure to wear protection. We watched David Cronenberg’s Shivers and It Follows!
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Episode 97: Return of Anime - Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone&Persona 3 No. 1 Spring of Birth from 2019-02-06T13:01:19
In an episode curated by Godzilla level patron Anonymous Gamer, we further explore the world of anime with Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone and Persona 3 No. 1 Spring of ...
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Monster Kid Mailbag #16 from 2019-01-24T15:01:07
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and talk about our favorite superheroes!
Episode 96: Metamorphosis - The Human Centipede&Tusk from 2019-01-17T04:51:31
Jacob brings us an episode that explores metamorphosis at the hands of mad doctors with The Human Centipede and Kevin Smith's Tusk!
Monster Kid Mailbag #15 from 2019-01-11T20:51:18
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and talk about our favorite stuffed animals!
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Episode 95: Psycho Killer Q'uest-ce Que C'est - The Silence of the Lambs&American Psycho from 2019-01-09T13:07:24
Shin Godzilla patron Jordan (@bundyisback) joins us to discuss two fantastic movies about serial killers - The Silence of the Lambs and American Psycho!
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Episode 94: State of the Podcast 2018 from 2019-01-03T12:47:01
We review 2018 and say thank yous to patrons and listeners!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #14 from 2018-12-24T16:12:44
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and talk about the toys we missed out on as kids!
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Test Pattern Christmas Special: More of Gravy Than of Grave - A Christmas Carol (1984), Scrooged,&A Muppet Christmas Carol from 2018-12-19T07:13:28
In this special episode, we’re being visited by all manner of ghosts. We’re learning the true meaning of Christmas with Charles Dickens’ immortal story and three very different adaptati...
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Episode 92: Your Number One Fan - Play Misty for Me&Misery from 2018-12-12T05:54
Godzilla level patron Ryan M. teaches us that hell hath no fury like a number one fan, with Play Misty for Me and Misery!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #13 from 2018-12-05T19:19:36
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and hear about a sinister dream involving the Monster Kids!
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Episode 91: The Persistent Illusion - Annihilation&Upgrade from 2018-11-28T17:03:48
Godzilla level patron Michael has us questioning our reality with his Patreon picks - Annihilation and Upgrade!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #12 from 2018-11-21T12:49:18
In this edition of the Mailbag, we answer a couple of questions, tell you what we've been up to, and talk A LOT about Queen!
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Episode 90: Company's Coming - The Guest&The Invitation from 2018-11-14T13:00:49
Godzilla level patron Jack (from Random Movie Roulette!) warns against who we invite in our homes with The Guest and The Invitation!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #11 from 2018-11-08T13:12:38
Monster Kid Marathon is BACK! We answer a few questions, read reviews, thank patrons, and read your ghost stories!
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2018 Halloween Special from 2018-10-31T12:14:10
Happy Halloween, Monster Kids! We have a batch of six awesome (and spooky) cartoons for you, dating back to 1929!
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Episode 89: Print the Legend - The Legend and the Truth of H. H. Holmes from 2018-10-25T06:17:23
We discuss the case of H. H. Holmes - both the story we know and the truth.
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Episode 88: The Dark Holiday - Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree&The Halloween Tree (1993) from 2018-10-17T19:30:38
We celebrate one of Tab's favorite Halloween traditions with Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree and the 1993 animated adaptation!
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Episode 87: Pale Shadows and Ghostly Dreams - Nosferatu (1922)&Shadow of the Vampire from 2018-10-10T07:57:37
We travel to Count Orlok's castle to dine with the OG film vampire! We watched F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu and Shadow of the Vampire!
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Episode 86: Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? - The Witches&Hocus Pocus from 2018-10-03T12:15:23
We kick off our October programming with a look at two allegedly family-friendly favorites ... featuring women who want to eat children. We watched The Witches and Hocus Pocus!...
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Monster Kid Marathon 2018 from 2018-10-01T06:49:25
We discuss our 2018 Monster Kid Marathon lists and pick favorites from yours!
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Episode 85: Iranian Horror - A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night&Under the Shadow from 2018-09-26T04:35:12
Godzilla Level patron Frank brings us a double feature of horror films helmed by directors of Iranian heritage. We watched A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night and Under the Shadow! Listen
Episode 84: Horror in the Elements - Frozen (2010)&Black Water (2008) from 2018-09-19T20:21:46
Godzilla level patron Mad Max takes us out into the elements to suffer the horrors of nature, with Adam Green's Frozen and the Australian horror film Black Water!
Episode 83: Sing a Song of Horror - Repo! The Genetic Opera&Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street from 2018-09-12T06:09:36
Godzilla level patron Fred sings us a song of horror with Repo! The Genetic Opera and Sweeney Todd!
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Episode 82: #SatanicBorgnine - Race With the Devil&The Devil's Rain from 2018-09-05T11:51:20
Tommy gives a devil of a time with this week's episode! We look at two AWESOME films from 1975 about Satanic cults - Race With the Devil and The Devil's Rain!
Episode 81: Attack of the 90s Monsters - Anaconda&Deep Rising from 2018-08-29T14:00:13
Shin Godzilla level patron Mando (from Thematic Elements!) joins us to talk about two of his favorite 90s creature features - Anaconda and Deep Rising! We had a great time with Mando and...
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Episode 80: Do You Like 90s Slashers? - Scream&Urban Legend from 2018-08-22T12:10
Shin Godzilla patron Casey joins us to talk about 90s slashers - Scream (one of her favorite films) and Urban Legend (a guilty pleasure clearly inspired by Craven's film)!
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Epsiode 79: The Voices Told Me - The Void and Trash Fire from 2018-08-15T12:16:04
Godzilla level patron Andrea brings us into the world of modern horrors with two fantastic indie horror films - The Void and Richard Bates, Jr's Trash Fire!
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Episode 78: Tales of Horror Vol. 2 - Creepshow with James! from 2018-08-08T12:06:46
Join us for the thrilling conclusion to our mega horror anthology episode with James! We're talking about the classic collaboration between George Romero, Stephen King, and Tom Savini - ...
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Episode 77: Tales of Horror Vol. 1 - Tales From the Crypt (1975) with James! from 2018-08-01T17:06:42
We're joined by James, a true Monster Kid and a good friend of Jacob's, for our new episode category Tales of Horror! In his frightfully fiendish episode, we'll be talking about the 197...
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Episode 76: A Room at the Overlook - The Shining&Room 237 from 2018-07-25T14:10:56
In our latest Patreon Pick, Pax Church invites us to stay at The Overlook Hotel. We watched one of his all-time favorites The Shining and explored the theories of Room 237!
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Episode 75: Christmas in July - Black Christmas (1974)&Silent Night, Deadly Night from 2018-07-18T13:35:55
It's the holiday season! (Okay, we're a little early...) We're bringing you two Christmas horror classics in the hottest month of the year! The Bob Clark classic Black Christmas and con...
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RMR Crossover: Kuroneko&Green Room from 2018-07-13T23:59:05
The guys from Random Movie Roulette - Louis, Mike, and Jack - bring us an accidental joint Ghost Host Sanctum with Kuroneko and Green Room!
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Episode 74: The Woman in Black (1989&2012) from 2018-07-11T15:40:21
Shin Godzilla patron Dean haunts our dreams with this double feature of The Woman in Black - both the 1989 BBC version and the 2012 theatrically released remake!
Episode 73: Splatstick! - Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn&Braindead from 2018-07-04T20:39:34
Godzilla level patron James D. tickles our funny bones with two classic splatstick horror comedies - Evil Dead II and Braindead!
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Tab's Spirit Journey Formation Anniversary Ceremony of Thirty and Five Years from 2018-06-29T03:10:33
It is the kindest of actions to wish someone a happy birthday and our listeners came through in spades. Truly.
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Monster Kid Grab Bag from 2018-06-27T17:37:43
Not quite a Monster Kid Mailbag, more of a Monster Kid Grab Bag! We've got schedule updates, a Frankenberry review, your favorite Universal Monsters, and an episode of Jacob's fantastic ...
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Episode 72: Universal Monsters Series - Creature From the Black Lagoon and The Shape of Water from 2018-06-20T04:22:06
We close out our Universal Monsters series with a splash! We watched Creature From the Black Lagoon and Guillermo del Toro's gorgeous The Shape of Water!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #10 from 2018-06-14T06:35:49
Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters by Peter Vronsky
Episode 71: Ozploitation! - Long Weekend&Body Melt from 2018-06-06T12:56:33
In our latest Patreon Pick, Pete brings us two fantastic Ozploitation movies from his home country - Long Weekend and Body Melt!
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Bonus Episode: The Lost Test Pattern Episodes from 2018-05-30T05:32:10
We're taking the week of Memorial Day off and dusting off the first two episodes of Test Pattern! This was actually a two part episode that I recorded specifically for the radio before ...
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Episode 70: Don't Drink the Water - Cabin Fever (2002)&The Bay from 2018-05-24T04:50:37
A Test Pattern PSA: DON'T DRINK THE WATER! We watched Eli Roth's original Cabin Fever and the fantastic found footage film The Bay!
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Episode 69: Keep Calm and Watch British Horror - Hot Fuzz&Attack the Block from 2018-05-09T06:01:59
Godzilla level patron Annette curates a fantastically British double feature with Edgar Wright's Hot Fuzz and the sleeper hit Attack the Block!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #8 from 2018-05-02T08:47:27
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Episode 68: Monster Mash - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen&Van Helsing from 2018-04-25T08:33:44
After a couple of weeks of very dark subject matter, we lighten things up with two monster-filled action horror films of dubious quality!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #7 from 2018-04-23T07:49:09
Not even a power outage could stop us from putting this one out! (Sorry it's late, guys!)
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Episode 67: A Brutal End - The Road&It Comes At Night from 2018-04-11T12:09:09
We explore post-apocalyptic dystopian futures with The Road and It Comes At Night, in an episode curated by Godzilla level patron Skoll Hati!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #6 from 2018-04-08T07:13:09
"I Lost My Virginity to David Bowie" by Laurie Mattix, as told to David Kaplan, Thrillist
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Crossover Cast: Italian Horror - Twitch of the Death Nerve&Tenebrae (with Aaron and Matt from the Launchpad Podcast) from 2018-04-04T06:17:44
We're joined by Aaron and Matt from the awesome Launchpad Podcast to discuss two Italian horror masterpieces - Twitch of the Death Nerve and Tenebrae!
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Episode 66: Jeffrey Dahmer - My Friend Dahmer&The Jeffrey Dahmer Files from 2018-03-28T13:00
We examine the case of Jeffrey Dahmer through the lens of the recently released bio pic My Friend Dahmer and the narrative documentary The Jeffrey Dahmer Files. Listen
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Episode 65: The Wolf Man (1941) and (2010) from 2018-03-21T18:37:39
We howl at the moon as we look at the original Wolf Man from 1941 and the 2010 remake!
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Episode 64: Witchy Women - The Witch&The Autopsy of Jane Doe from 2018-03-14T06:25:25
Godzilla level patron Elizabeth cast a spell and curated a FANTASTIC episode for us! "From ghoulies and ghosties and long legged beasties and things that go bump in the night, the good l...
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Monster Kid Mailbag #4 from 2018-03-07T19:00:57
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Episode 63: Mock Docs - Digging up the Marrow&What We Do in the Shadows (with Shin Godzilla Patron Louis) from 2018-02-28T07:14:59
We're joined by Shin Godzilla Patron Louis (from Random Movie Roulette) to talk about two mock horror documentaries - Adam Green's Digging Up the Marrow and the fantastic What We Do in t...
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Monster Kid Mailbag #3 from 2018-02-22T00:29:38
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Episode 62: They Came From Above - Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction, Fire in the Sky,&Alien Abduction from 2018-02-14T14:00
We look to the skies as we revisit Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction and examine two films based on "real life" alien abductions - Fire in the Sky and Alien Abduction
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Monster Kid Mailbag #2 from 2018-02-07T19:14:53
Monster Kid Hotline and listener questions
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Episode 61: Dick Smith - The Exorcist (1973)&The Sentinel (1977) from 2018-01-31T06:19:12
We return to the Hallowed Halls of horror to celebrate the work of Dick Smith with two hellish films - one classic (The Exorcist) and one cult classic (The Sentinel)!
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Monster Kid Mailbag #1 from 2018-01-25T00:42:26
Monster Kid Hotline and listener questions
Reviews and new patrons
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Episode 60: Ghostly Missions - The Sixth Sense and Stir of Echoes from 2018-01-17T06:09:36
In this episode, we look back at two ghost movies from 1999 - The Sixth Sense and Stir of Echoes. As with our The Lost Boys/Near Dark episode, these movies were released a few months ap...
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Episode 59: State of the Podcast 2017 from 2018-01-03T04:47:47
In our first episode of SEASON 2, we talk about our favorite episodes (and listeners' favorites), give out listener awards, and talk about upcoming changes for 2018!
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Episode 58: The Movies That Define Us - The Thing (1982)&The Fly (1986) from 2017-12-27T13:02:55
To close 2017, we discuss (and by discuss, I mean gush over) our two favorite movies of all time - The Thing (Tab) and The Fly (Jacob)!
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Episode 57: The Ghosts of Milburn - Ghost Story by Peter Straub&Ghost Story (1980) from 2017-12-20T13:37:31
This week, return to the haunted libraries of Test Pattern for a Tomes of Terror episode, featuring Peter Straub's chilly classic Ghost Story and the 1981 film adaptation of the same nam...
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Episode 56: A Cut Above the Rest - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)&Pieces from 2017-12-13T17:51:23
Godzilla level patron Mad Max curates an episode that is truly a cut above the rest - a chainsaw cut! We dissect The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Pieces!
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Episode 55: Chilling Comedies - Clue (1985)&Haunted Honeymoon (1986) (with Patreon subscriber Ryan!) from 2017-12-06T14:00
This week, MechaGodzilla level Patreon subscriber Ryan makes us laugh with two chilling comedies - Clue and Haunted Honeymoon!
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Episode 54: A Tale of Two Houses - Hausu (1977)&House (1986) from 2017-11-29T14:00
This week we join forces to bring you a tale of two houses! Our movie choices go head to head with Tab's pick Hausu vs. Jacob's pick horror comedy cult classic House!
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Episode 53: Extrême Français - Inside (2007)&Martyrs (2008) (with Patreon subscriber Armando!) from 2017-11-22T14:46:48
This week, MechaGodzilla level Patreon subscriber Armando takes us into the dark world of French Extremity with two brutal films - Inside (2007) and Martyrs (2008).
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Episode 52: GOJIRA! - Godzilla (1954)&Shin Godzilla (with Patreon Subscriber Chris!) from 2017-11-15T19:36:34
We talk the king of the monsters with MechaGodzilla level Patreon subscriber Chris! It's the OG Godzilla versus Shin Godzilla in a battle of epic proportions!
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Episode 51: Universal Monsters Series - The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)&Frankenhooker from 2017-11-08T14:00
We catch up with an old friend as we go back to We Play All the Classics with the classic masterpiece The Bride of Frankenstein! And ... if you wanna date, look no further than our seco...
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Episode 50: Monster Kids - Monster House&Paranorman from 2017-11-01T16:07:19
Nurse your Halloween candy hangover with a lighthearted look at two movies aimed at children (with plenty of horror elements and references, of course!)
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It's the Test Pattern Halloween Special! from 2017-10-31T23:06:22
Happy Halloween, monster kids! We talk about our favorite spooky animated shorts from Disney and beyond!
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Episode 49: Childhood Ghosts - The Changeling&Lady in White from 2017-10-25T14:41:06
We break out the Ouija board and contact the spirits of our childhood selves to explore two ghost story movies that terrified us as children.
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Episode 48: Trick or Treat - Halloween III: Season of the Witch&Night of the Demons from 2017-10-18T12:20:47
It's almost Halloween, kids, and we're watching two movies that were panned upon release, but that have devoted cult followings. Are Halloween III and Night of the Demons tricks or trea...
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Episode 47: Monster-Kid-Vision: Feast, Feast II: Sloppy Seconds,&Feast III: The Happy Finish from 2017-10-11T12:19:06
Fred's Patreon Pick was The Feast Trilogy and it is a grotesque carnival of monster viscera, barf, and inventive deaths! Get ready for a wild ride!
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Minisode #6: Monster Kid Marathon from 2017-10-07T21:22:44
We discuss our Monster Kid Marathon lists and pick our favorites from listeners' lists!
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Episode 46: Disney's Dark Experiment - The Watcher in the Woods&Something Wicked This Way Comes from 2017-10-04T07:16:03
We discuss two movies from a strange period in Disney history in which the House of Mouse started making scary live action films directed at a larger audience.
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Episode 45: The Displaced Man - The Wicker Man (1973)&Don't Look Now from 2017-09-27T12:19:41
We take trips to Scotland and Venice and discover that there is a level of horror in being an outsider in a strange land. Sergio's Patreon Pick launched us into a double feature of Brit...
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Episode 44: We Are Legion - The Exorcist III: Legion&Fallen (1998) from 2017-09-20T05:55:30
In our latest entry in Tales From the 90s, we explore two excellent possession films - The Exorcist III and Fallen!
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Episode 43: Bad Movie Night - She (1982)&Hell Comes to Frogtown from 2017-09-13T13:22:41
We take a detour from horror this week to have a Bad Movie Night! Our late night double feature is She (1982) and Hell Comes to Frogtown!
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Bonus Episode: We Saw IT! from 2017-09-13T03:21:35
SPOILERS AHOY! We float down to the sewer with the S.S. Georgie as we share our feelings (and those of our listeners) on the new IT!
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Episode 42: Strange Infections - Clown&Contracted from 2017-09-09T00:22:49
We bear witness to two unique and disgusting transformations with Clown and Contracted!
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Bonus Episode #4: We All Float Down Here - Part 2: Stephen King's IT (The Miniseries) from 2017-08-31T05:53:29
In this bonus episode, we talk about the 1990 ABC miniseries adaptation of IT. (Even though we say we're not going to compare it to the book, obviously we do. Apologies all around.) Listen
Episode 41: We All Float Down Here - Part 1: IT (The Book) from 2017-08-30T13:00
We dive deep into a book that affected our childhoods ... and our nightmares - IT by Stephen King.
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Episode 40: Universal Monsters Series - The Invisible Man&Hollow Man from 2017-08-23T06:28:50
We perform a disappearing act in our next installment of We Play All the Classics with The Invisible Man and Hollow Man!
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Listener Awesomeness #1 from 2017-08-16T15:46:34
You guys are TOO awesome to get everything in the regular episode, so we've got some trivia answers, some amazing emails, and Patreon thank yous!
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Episode 39: Who Goes There? - The Stepford Wives (1975)&Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) from 2017-08-16T14:04:56
Do you really know the people around you? We get paranoid with The Stepford Wives and Invasion of the Body Snatchers!
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Episode 38: No One Can Hear You Scream - Event Horizon&Supernova from 2017-08-09T15:46:12
We launch into the vast unknown with two 90s horror films set in space - Event Horizon and Supernova!
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Bonus Episode #3: The Loser's Club - Our Histories with Stephen King's IT from 2017-08-03T04:02:45
In this bonus episode, we examine our histories with the IT novel and miniseries, as well as those of our listeners!
Episode 37: Terror on the Road - The Hitcher (1986)&Death Proof from 2017-08-02T13:00
We're on the highway to hell with the road horror classic The Hitcher and Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino's love letter to road thrillers and Russ Meyer films!
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Episode 36: All Hail King Ghidorah - Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster&Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah from 2017-07-26T13:18:51
Godzilla level Patreon subscriber Tommy curates a Hallowed Halls episode featuring King Ghidorah! We watch Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster and Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah!
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Episode 35: Censorship in Horror - The Hays Code, the Demise of Horror Comics, and Video Nasties from 2017-07-19T13:00
We examine censorship in horror with a detailed look at the Hays Code, the demise of horror comics, and the video nasties era!
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Episode 34: Harbingers of Doom - Night of the Comet&Maximum Overdrive from 2017-07-12T14:12:56
We look to the skies with Night of the Comet (1984) and Maximum Overdrive (1986)!
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Episode 33: Horror on the 4th of July - Jaws&Return of the Living Dead from 2017-07-05T12:03:31
We celebrate the 4th of July the Test Pattern way with two wildly different movies set on 4th of July weekend - Jaws & Return of the Living Dead!
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Episode 32: The Apocalypse Trilogy - The Thing, Prince of Darkness,&In the Mouth of Madness from 2017-06-28T11:59:19
We prepare for the end of the world with John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy, featuring The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness!
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Minisode #5: Listener Trivia Answer Catchup from 2017-06-21T18:05:37
We play catchup and read all of your fantastic answers for Japanese horror, drugs in horror movies, and non-supernatural horror!
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Episode 31: Horror in Fantasy - Legend&Willow from 2017-06-21T15:30:12
We venture into the realm of horror in fantasy with Legend (1985) and Willow (1988)! Tab fangirls about Rob Bottin and Jacob regales listeners with tales of Burglekutt. Listen
Episode 30: This is the Zodiac Speaking – The Zodiac Killer&David Fincher’s Zodiac from 2017-06-14T12:00:56
We go back to the depths of Soul’s Midnight to look at America’s most infamous unsolved case – the Zodiac Killer – and David Fincher’s ultra-realistic adaptation of Robert Graysmith’s Zo...
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Episode 29: Universal Monsters Series – The Mummy&Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb from 2017-06-07T12:25:41
We unwrap The Mummy and one of Hammer’s answers to the classic monster – Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb.
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Episode 28: Tromaville – The Toxic Avenger&Class of Nuke ‘Em High from 2017-05-31T05:55:41
We’re taking a trip to Tromaville with The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke ‘Em High!
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Episode 27: Horror in Anime – Wicked City and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust from 2017-05-24T14:17:15
Jacob curates an episode that’s all about horror in anime with Wicked City and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlines.
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Episode 26: What’s the Story Mother? – Alien, Aliens,&the Alien Legacy from 2017-05-17T13:22:44
We explore the legacy of the Alien franchise, with a focus on Alien and Aliens and a brief discussion of the other films!
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Episode 25: Tom Savini – Maniac&The Burning from 2017-05-10T13:00:48
We pay homage to the Sultan of Splatter, Tom Savini, with two of his earlier films – Maniac and The Burning! Tom Savini “
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Episode 24: All the Damn Vampires – The Lost Boys&Near Dark from 2017-05-03T13:54:35
We become creatures of the night and go back to 1987 – the year of the tragically hip vampire – with The Lost Boys and Near Dark.
Episode 23: Universal Monsters Series – Frankenstein, Frankenweenie,&Young Frankenstein from 2017-04-26T13:00:07
We get electrified about the king of the Universal monsters – the one and only Frankenstein’s Monster!
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Episode 22: Sasquatches – Abominable, Exists,&the Bigfoot Legend from 2017-04-19T13:00:01
We study the king of the cryptids! We’re examining the legend of Bigfoot through “true” sightings and representations of the legendary monster in films like Abominable, Exists, and more...
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Patreon Preview: Chopping Mall Commentary from 2017-04-17T14:55:29
We’re posting commentaries once a month on Patreon – check out what you’re missing!
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Bonus Episode #2: MST3K from 2017-04-14T17:35:30
Tab fangirls out about MST3K … and Jacob humors her!
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Episode 21: Consume – The Stuff&They Live from 2017-04-12T13:00:30
We can’t get enough … of The Stuff and They Live in this episode about the horror of 80s consumerism!
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Episode 20: Michael Mann – Manhunter&The Keep from 2017-04-05T13:00:49
In our first Godzilla-level Patreon curated episode, Ryan S. (@TheGiantBWithU) gives us a Hallowed Halls double feature of Michael Mann’s films!
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Minisode #5: Kong: Skull Island from 2017-03-30T13:02
We nerd out about Kong: Skull Island and the Legendary Monsterverse!
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Episode 19: They’re Under the Ground – Tremors&Tremors II: Aftershocks from 2017-03-29T16:32
We go underground with the 90s classic Tremors and its sequel Tremors 2!
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Episode 18: Alfred Hitchcock – Shadow of a Doubt&Vertigo from 2017-03-22T13:08:35
For our first installment of Hallowed Halls, we look at the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock! Alfred Hitchcock Hitchcock on Hitchcock: Selected Writings and Interviews edited by Sidney Gottl...
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Episode 17: Separate Hells – Jesus Camp&Hell House from 2017-03-15T13:07:23
We look at two controversial documentaries – Jesus Camp and Hell House! “Innocence Lost or Regained? The Clear-Eyed Vision of Jesus Camp” by Alan Jacobson, from Bright Lights Film Journal “Sheep...
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Minisode #4: Unsolved Mysteries from 2017-03-13T04:32:19
Now that it’s on Amazon Prime, we get all nostalgic on you guys by reminiscing about “Unsolved Mysteries”! Unsolved Mysteries Official Site Official Unsolved Mysteries Twitter Test Pattern is or...
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Episode 16: Frailty (For Bill) from 2017-03-08T13:58:15
In honor of Bill Paxton, we look at his star turn/directorial debut Frailty, as well as the crime spree that loosely inspired it. Frailty (2001) “The Day Bill Paxton Saw John F. Kennedy” by Robe...
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Episode 15: Killers in the Hills – The Hills Have Eyes (1977 and 2006) from 2017-03-01T14:06:45
We take to the hills with Wes Craven’s original The Hills Have Eyes and Alexandre Aja’s brutal remake! The Hills Have Eyes (1977) “The Hills Have Eyes is based on a REAL Story! The Sawney Bean C...
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Episode 14: Henson’s Dark Worlds – The Dark Crystal&Labyrinth from 2017-02-22T12:30:16
We look at the darker end of the Jim Henson filmography spectrum with The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1985) The Dark Crystal (1982) “A Natural History of The Dark Crystal: The Conceptual ...
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Episode 13: Kong Legacy – King Kong (1976 and 2005) from 2017-02-15T12:30:31
We complete our exploration of the legacy of Kong with the 1976 and 2005 remakes! King Kong (1976) “King Kong (1976)” by Keith Phipps, from The AV Club “Lorenzo Semple, Jr: The Screenwriter Fans...
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Episode 12: Kong Legacy – King Kong (1933) from 2017-02-08T12:30:47
We journey to Skull Island with the original 1933 RKO classic – KING KONG! King Kong (1933) “King Kong (1933)” by Jason Fraley, from The Film Spectrum Commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralst...
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Minisode #3: WiHM and Show Business from 2017-02-07T05:36:26
We talk about the Soska Sisters’ Women in Horror Month Blood Drive, our favorite films directed by female directors, and some cool new stuff for listeners! Women in Horror Month official site ...
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Episode 11: Wendigos – Ravenous&Other Stories from 2017-02-01T12:30:50
We get hungry for the Wendigo through the legend and the media it has inspired! The Wendigo Legend “Be Wary of the Wendigo: A Terrifying Beast of Native American Legend with an Insatiable Hunge...
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Episode 10: What is Best in Life – Conan the Barbarian&Conan the Destroyer from 2017-01-23T10:28:03
We take an epic journey with one of Jacob’s childhood favorite heroes – Conan – as we look at Conan the Barbarian and its more family-friendly sequel, Conan the Destroyer! Conan the Barbarian (1...
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Minisode #2: William Peter Blatty from 2017-01-19T02:51:19
We pay tribute to the author of The Exorcist! “Words of Wisdom: William Peter Blatty“, from the American Task Force for Lebanon “William Peter Blatty, Author of The Exorcist, Dies at 89” by Paul...
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Episode 9: Dark Castle Entertainment #2 – The Haunting&House of Wax from 2017-01-11T06:01:29
We go back to Tales From the 90s with our 2nd and final look at Dark Castle Films! Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun...
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Bonus Episode: Orca from 2017-01-09T15:00:54
In the wake of Tillikum’s death, we delve into Jacob’s greatest fear and the origin of that phobia – 1977’s Orca. Tilikum “Why Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Killer Orca, Was Infamous” by Brian Clark Howar...
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Episode 8: Universal Monsters Series – Dracula (English and Spanish Language)&Bram Stoker’s Dracula from 2017-01-05T21:28:39
We examine the legacy of Dracula through Bram Stoker’s novel, the 1931 Universal classic, its Mexican counterpart, and Francis Ford Coppola’s lavish adaptation! Dracula by Bram Stoker “The Wild ...
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Episode 7: Holiday Monsters from 2016-12-29T00:01:51
We explore the world of frightening Santa’s helpers! Santa Claus Krampus Grýla “Some Icelandic Folklore Part I – Grýla“, from Iceland Chronicles Jólasveinarnir Jólakōtturinn “The Christma...
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Episode 6: Christmas 1964 – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians&The Magic Christmas Tree from 2016-12-23T05:15:39
We’re looking back at the magically weird Christmas of 1964 with Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and The Magic Christmas Tree! Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) “Bad Movie Night: The Ho...
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Episode 5: What’s This? – The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) from 2016-12-15T06:17:36
We’re spending the latest Tales From the 90s episode in Christmas Town with The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) “The Original ‘Nightmare Before Christmas...
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Episode 4: Cautionary Tales from 2016-12-08T01:53:29
We start with the dark history of fairy tales and then reach back into our childhood to explore the cautionary tales from our own childhoods. The Dark History of Fairy Tales “The REAL Stories Be...
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Episode 3: The Wild World of Cannon Films – Masters of the Universe from 2016-11-29T06:01:35
We explore the wild world of Cannon films and one of Jacob’s favorite movies from the studio – Masters of the Universe! Masters of the Universe (1987) “Mastering the Universe: He-Man and the Ris...
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Episode 2: Dark Castle Entertainment #1 – House on Haunted Hill&Thirteen Ghosts from 2016-11-22T06:52:31
We’re taking the time machine back to the 90s with our first in a two part series on Dark Castle Entertainment! House on Haunted Hill (1999) Nightmare Movies: Horror on Screen Since the 1960s by...
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Minisode #1: Kong: Skull Island Trailer from 2016-11-22T01:05:08
Jacob and Tab watch the Kong:Skull Island trailer! Watch the trailer! Test Pattern is originally broadcast on 103.5 FM WLSPLP Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie. Mus...
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Episode 1: Universal Monsters Series – Phantom of the Opera&Phantom of the Paradise from 2016-11-14T22:21:37
In our first episode in our Universal Monsters series, we examine The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Brian De Palma’s surreal musical Phantom of the Paradise! The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Un...
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Episode 0: Test Pattern Reborn! from 2016-11-04T02:00:08
We go into our horror histories to explain our monster kid origin stories! Jacob: Cinema Throwdown (hosted with Annie) Released on Sunday nights at 9PM Central Twitter – @cinemathrowdown Faceb...
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