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Episode 102: Dead End

To start off the holiday season, Aaron and Derek tackle 2003's French horror film "Dead End" written and directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea and Fabrice Canepa. They discuss the tonal whiplash between the psychological breakdown of a family and sudden comedic beats, fears of family and travel during the holidays, and how Ray Wise and Lin Shaye carry the movie. They also get into why the soundtrack doesn't work, the comparisons with the Twilight Zone, why it doesn't feel like early 2000s French horror, and many other aspects of the flick. Aaron wants to save some pie for Derek. He's dead. Okay.

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Blood Rage 2022: The Ragening w/ special guest Jonathan Nowacki

For Thanksgiving, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guest Jonathan to tackle the 1980s cult holiday slasher film "Blood Rage" directed by John Grissmer. They discuss why they chose this film and what makes it perfect horror viewing for Thanksgiving. They also dig into what Jonathan thought about the movie and his opinions on character motivations. Derek is not Aaron. Jonathan is eating leftovers on the floor. Surprise, that's not cranberry sauce, it's a podcast (again again again)! If you've read this far, congratulations and thanks.

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Episode 100: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 w/ special guest Patrick Bromley

EPISODE 100!!! They started with "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" for their first episode and now, they celebrate their 100th discussing 1986's crazy black comedy horror sequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" directed by Tobe Hooper with dream guest Patrick Bromley (critic, host of "F This Movie!" podcast, contributor on Bloody Disgusting, Daily Dead, and Corpse Club). They talk about Hooper's choice to turn the sequel for one of the darkest horror movies in history into a black comedy, what makes this one the more approachable and rewatchable flick, how the overacting (especially from Dennis Hopper) works for the tone of the movie, and what this film means to Hooper superfans Patrick and Aaron. They also get into the neon artificial set design, the descent into madness by the end of the film, how it explores class, capitalism and Americana, and several other topics. Aaron doesn't skimp on the meat. Derek knows the saw is family. Patrick is the Lord of the Harvest!

Thank you Patrick and all our previous guests! Most importantly, thank YOU...our listeners! Here's to a 100 more!

Patrick Bromley is on Twitter @patrickbromley
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Episode 99: Hellraiser w/ special guest Cullen Bunn

To wrap up 2022's Season of Spoop about "cursed object" films, Aaron and Derek celebrate Halloween by welcoming back comic author Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Empty Man, The Sixth Gun, etc.) to discuss 1987's British supernatural horror classic "Hellraiser" written and directed by Clive Barker. They talk about the differences between "Hellraiser" and The Hellbound Heart, Clive Barker's life and career, the Cenobites role and who the true villains are. They also get into the turbulent franchise history, the original's lasting impact, and many other aspects of the movie. Aaron and Derek opened the box. Cullen came.

Cullen Bunn can be found on Twitter @cullenbunn
Links for all of his work can be found here: https://linktr.ee/cullenbunn

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Episode 98: Ring (Ringu)

The Season of Spoop about "cursed object" horror films continues with Aaron and Derek discussing Japanese supernatural horror movie "Ring (Ringu)" directed by Hideo Nakata and based on the 1991 novel by Koji Suzuki. They discuss its impact on imported horror, the quality compared to the American remake, the blend of modern media with folklore, how Japanese stories and mythology influenced the story, among many other aspects of the movie. They also talk about the film and book franchise as a whole. Aaron has 7 days. Derek put a curse on him.

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Episode 97: Christine w/ special guest Shelby Scott

2022's The Season of Spoop™ (TM TM TM!) begins! This year, the Spoop Bois tackle "cursed objects" for their horror cinematic theme. To begin, the great Shelby Scott (creator and host of "Scare You To Sleep" podcast) returns to the podcast to discuss 1983's killer car flick "Christine" directed by John Carpenter and based off the Stephen King novel. They briefly talk about the nature of cursed objects, the idea of obsession with stuff, and identity through the things we own and collect. They also get into some of the differences between the film adaptation and book, Carpenter's stylistic influence and filmmaking on the story, and many other aspects about the movie. Derek has a voracious appetite. Aaron can be a beautiful thing. Shelby has no care in the world except for Christine.

Catch Shelby and her podcast "Scare You To Sleep" at https://www.scareyoutosleep.com/ and @scareyoutosleep on Twitter.

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Episode 96: ”Feeders” and S.O.V. Horror w/ special guest John Brennan of The Last Drive-In & Troma

This week, John Brennan (of Troma and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs) comes back to the podcast to join Aaron and Derek in discussing the history S.O.V. movies and 1996's S.O.V. science fiction horror "Feeders" directed by John and Mark Polonia. They talk about the aspects that make up S.O.V. films, how they were originally distributed, other notable S.O.V. movies, and what makes these oddities appealing. They also go through the plot of "Feeders," discuss the Polonia brothers, and get into many other topics about "Feeders" and S.O.V. Derek and Aaron hope that meteor doesn't burn the forest down! John sounds...unearthly.

John can be found on Twitter and Instagram @badtechno

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Episode 95: Bram Stoker’s Dracula w/ special guest Elizabeth Piper S.

This week, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek are joined by actress, producer, and VFX/makeup expert Elizabeth Piper S. (2021's "The Dark Offerings") to tackle 1992's Gothic horror film "Bram Stoker's Dracula" directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola. They discuss Coppola's love for the original story influencing his adaptation, the addition of tragedy and love enhancing the plot, and the maximalist nature of the entire movie. They also talk about the bombastic performances, sex factor, and other aspects of the movie. Derek has crossed oceans of time to find Aaron. Elizabeth condemns you to living death.

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The Dark Offerings Twitter is @DarkOfferings
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Episode 94: The Girl with All the Gifts

To wrap up "Dead Boy Summer," Aaron and Derek discuss 2016's British post-apocalyptic horror film "The Girl with All the Gifts" directed by Colm McCarthy and written by Mike Carey. They discuss the comparisons with 2013's video game "The Last of Us," the strangely hopeful state of the conclusion, Mike Carey's novel, and the "zombie-ant" fungus itself. They also talk about the differing attitudes towards the children various characters have, the unique characteristics of the fungal infected zombies, and many other aspects of the film. Derek wants a cat. Aaron knows it's just not yours any more.

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Episode 93: Day of the Dead w/ special guest James Hales

For the final George Romero flick during "Dead Boy Summer," friend of the show James returns to discuss 1985's post-apocalyptic zombie movie "Day of the Dead" with Aaron and Derek. They talk about the evolution of Tom Savini's make up work from Night to Day, the differing viewpoints on the post-apocalypse among the characters, the inclusion of military minded characters, and the conversational pacing. They also discuss the excellent body acting of Sherman Howard to bring Bub the Zombie to life, the underwhelming movies that spun out of Day, among many other aspects of the movie. James wants to teach the dead tricks. Derek's ignorance is exceeded only by his charm. Aaron hopes you choke on 'em!

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