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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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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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Minisode 3: Interview w/ John Brennan of The Last Drive-In & Troma!

#DeadBoySummer™ is in full swing and the heat can’t stop Derek and Aaron from shambling along!  We know everyone is still hungry, so here’s a little mid-meal nugget to savor - Aaron hunkered in the bunker with madman John Brennan to discuss his music, surviving the Troma experience, working with Joe Bob Briggs on The Last Drive-In, and of course, being obsessed with horror movies!

John can be found on Twitter and Instagram @badtechno

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Episode 92: Zombie (aka Zombi 2)

For the second companion movie during "Dead Boy Summer," Derek and Aaron tackle 1979's Italian zombie flick "Zombie" (also known as "Zombi 2") directed by Lucio Fulci. They discuss the wild copyright laws of the time in Italy that allowed for an unofficial "sequel" to George A. Romero's "Dawn of the Dead," and the decision making behind Fulci and the producer that lead to its creation. They also talk about the putrefied zombie make-up direction, the underlying themes of the western world exploiting native lands, how the "zombie vs shark" scene came to be, among many other aspects of the film. Aaron and Derek can leave now. Tell the crew.

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Episode 91: Dawn of the Dead w/ Film History The History Of Film Podcast

To continue "Dead Boy Summer," Aaron and Derek are joined by James Scott, Drake Cummings, and Devin Muller of Film History The History Of Film podcast to discuss 1978 mall zombie horror film "Dawn of the Dead" written, directed, and edited by George A. Romero. They discuss how Romero got access to the mall, the low budget nature of the production, and Dario Argento's cut. They also tackle whether or not the movie is inconsistent from a serious horror and comedy standpoint, what makes the setting so endearing, the political and social commentary, among many other aspects of the movie. When there's no more film in Film History The History Of Film, Watch If You Dare will walk the earth!

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Episode 90: The Return of the Living Dead

Dead Boy Summer rolls on! For their first companion zombie movie, Aaron and Derek discuss 1985's punk horror comedy "The Return of the Living Dead" written and directed by Dan O'Bannon. They talk about how the copyright fiasco of "Night of the Living Dead" led to the creation of this movie, how Dan O'Bannon became attached, and the trope additions it introduces for the modern zombie. They also get into the clever humor mixing punk culture with gore horror, the franchise history, and many other topics about the film. Derek thinks this is a way of life! Aaron wants brains...for the PAIN!

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Episode 89: Night of the Living Dead w/ special guest Kelly Sherman

Dead Boy Summer begins here! To kick off the zombie summer series, Aaron and Derek welcome back friend of the show Kelly Sherman to discuss 1968's horror masterpiece "Night of the Living Dead" directed by George A. Romero and written by John Russo and Romero. They talk about the history of the zombie and how this movie transformed the concept into the modern cinematic trope. They also tackle the horror themes in zombie stories, Duane Jones casting and amazing performance, the copyright and distribution issues, the nature of the independent production, and many other topics about the film. Kelly is the boss up here! Derek and Aaron, incredible as they may seem, are not the results of mass hysteria.

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