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Watch If You Dare is a podcast exploring horror cinema through the eyes of a coward and the eyes of a longtime fan. Whether you’re a hardened horror expert, a casual in a love-hate relationship with scary cinema, or just a victim of a dare, join Derek, Aaron, and the occasional guest or two and face your fears. Find new episodes of Watch If You Dare on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, and Google Play. Please subscribe, rate and review.
Episodes
Thursday May 11, 2023
Episode 112: The Wicker Man
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
This episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek cover 1973's British folk horror classic "The Wicker Man" directed by Robin Hardy. They spend a lot of time comparing and contrasting Sgt. Neil Howie and Lord Summerisle and how both are presenting dubious, religious exteriors. They also talk about the influence the film had on folk horror and pop culture, the creation of the fictious community, the menacing acting presence of Sir Christopher Lee, the wild mess of a remake, among many other aspects of the movie. Derek is fine, but his acceptability is limited. Aaron is even better, but not nearly as effective as the right kind of podcaster.
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Episode 111: The Evil Dead w/ special guest Kelly Sherman
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Guest and friend of the show Kelly returns to talk Sam Raimi's 1981 supernatural horror classic "The Evil Dead" with Aaron and Derek. They discuss how impressive the production was despite the many limitations, what makes this movie still horrifying under the modern horror lens, it's legacy in pop culture, etc. They also get into Raimi and Bruce Campbell's history, argue in favor of the film's competency vs the idea of it being endearingly amateur, explain the real life grossness of the gore effects, and talk about many other aspects of the movie. Derek and Aaron have become hosts to a Kandarian demon. Kelly awakened from his ancient slumber.
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Episode 110: C.H.U.D. w/ special guest James Hales
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
This episode, guest James returns to the podcast to tackle 1984's science fiction horror film "C.H.U.D." directed by Douglas Cheek with Aaron and Derek. They discuss the budget constraints, the social and political commentary, and the appearance or lack thereof of creatures during the film runtime. They also cover what C.H.U.D. means in and outside the film, references through pop culture, both the disappointment and potential of the concept, and many other aspects of the movie. Derek is a pretty important fella, fella. Aaron's got a flamethrower. James is going to take this to the papers.
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We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Facebook, Twitter and Hive @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Episode 109: Angel Heart
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
This episode, Derek and Aaron get into 1987's neo-noir psychological horror movie "Angel Heart" written and directed by Alan Parker. They talk about Mickey Rourke's noir detective performance, how the film tackles 1950s period piece between New York and New Orleans, and the portrayals of spirituality and religion. They also get into the disturbing nature of the horror by the end, the differences between this adaptation and the book "Falling Angel" by William Hjortsberg, noir versus neo-noir, and many other aspects of the movie. Aaron doesn't know anything, he's from Brooklyn. Derek can be a mouthful in Manhattan.
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Episode 108: The Mist w/ special guest Evan Maurer
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
This episode, Aaron and Derek are joined by friend of the show Evan to tackle 2007's Stephen King adaptation, sci-fi horror film "The Mist" directed by Frank Darabont. They discuss how the film deals with Bush-era America and what makes it still relatable, the portrayals of extremism during a societal breakdown, and Darabont's original intention for "The Mist." They also talk about Thomas Jane's career and experiences with King adaptation, differences between the film and novella, and many other aspects of the movie. Put Aaron, Derek, and Evan in a room, they pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why do you think they invented podcasts?
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Episode 107: Eyes Without a Face
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
This week, Aaron and Derek embrace their inner Martin Scorsese "this is...cinema." They discuss 1960's French horror film "Eyes Without a Face" directed by Georges Franju. They talk about what makes the doctor the true monster, how the surgery scene is still shocking, the influence this movie has had on pop culture, and how it was censored and marketed in the United States. They also get into about Édith Scob's ethereal performance, what makes the ending amazing, and many other aspects of the film. Derek's face frightens him. Aaron's mask frightens him even more.
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Episode 106: The Neon Demon w/ V.P. Morris and Shelby Scott
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Author V.P. Morris ("ShadowCast," "Dead Ringer," and "The Dead Letters Podcast") and podcaster Shelby Scott (creator and host of "Scare You To Sleep" podcast) return to talk 2016's psychological horror film "The Neon Demon" directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. All four of them have different responses and viewpoints to the movie! They discuss Refn's career and directing choices, the stunning visuals and use of color and lighting, if it has any deeper themes and meanings, among many other aspects of the film. They also talk about who or what the Neon Demon is and compare and contrast their opinions. Aaron and Derek can't sing, dance, write and have no real talent. V.P. and Shelby are the only thing.
Please check out and order "Dead Ringer" by V.P. Morris at Black Rose Writing:
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/thrillers/deadringer
Please check out and order "ShadowCast" by V.P. Morris at Black Rose Writing:
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/thrillers/shadowcast?rq=Shadowcast
You can follow V.P. Morris and her podcast "The Dead Letters Podcast" @TeaWriteRepeat and @deadletterspod
Catch Shelby and her podcast "Scare You To Sleep" at https://www.scareyoutosleep.com/ and @scareyoutosleep on Twitter.
She's also a member Bloody Disgusting's BloodyFM: https://podcasts.bloody-disgusting.com/
We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Facebook, Twitter and Hive @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Episode 105 is the equivalent of a giant dinner special! Derek and Aaron are joined by Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty of The Bruce Campbell Podcast and Animorphing Time Podcast and returning guest Heather to discuss 1987's demented horror comedy "Blood Diner" directed by Jackie Kong. They talk about the intentional choices and themes underneath the surface of a schlocky splatterfest. They also get into Jackie Kong's sense of humor, how the movie treats female characters, the through line to Herschell Gordon Lewis, among many other aspects of the flick. Nate & Tyler are the Sons of Sheetar. Aaron and Derek want another daily special. Heather wants you to avoid performing these stunts at home.
Nate Boyd's Twitter: @BateNoyd
Tyler McCarty's Twitter: @bearnurse
The Bruce Campbell Podcast @BruceCPod : https://anchor.fm/brucecpod
Animorphing Time Podcast @animorphingtime : https://animorphingtime.com/
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We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Facebook, Twitter and Hive @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Episode 104: ”Uninvited” Commentary
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
The Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek provide another commentary track with 1987's killer cat animal attack horror film "Uninvited" written, produced and directed by Greydon Clark. Match up your movie watch with their commentary and enjoy them discussing how everyone should have just left the cat alone, George Kennedy's attitude, yachts in bathtubs, and many other aspects and moments of the movie while you watch along. Derek and Aaron's blood is poison!
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Episode 103: Anna and the Apocalypse w/ special guest Katie O’Hagan
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
It's the 2022 holiday episode! Aaron and Derek are joined by actress Katie O'Hagan (Mia Winters in Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village!) to tackle 2017's British Christmas zombie musical "Anna and the Apocalypse" directed by John McPhail. Katie shares her journey in acting leading up to her involvement with Resident Evil as well as her experiences performing in the game. For "Anna and the Apocalypse," they discuss how a musical can capture a gambit of emotions, the comparisons with "High School Musical" and "Shaun of the Dead," and what zombie tropes still bleed through. They also talk about their favorite tracks, how they relate to the characters, and what makes this a Christmas movie. Derek can't remember all of Santa's reindeer. Aaron smells like a shoe. Katie is dressed like a festive legend!
Katie O'Hagan can be found at Instagram, Twitter, and Linktree @Katieoacts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieoacts/?hl=en
Twitter: https://bit.ly/3G8chh1
Katie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/katieohagan
We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Facebook, Twitter and Hive @WatchIfYouDare