The Best Little Horror House in Philly

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) with Jen Barclay

This week, friend of the show Jen Barclay is here to talk about her pick for best horror movie ever made - Buffy the Vampire Slayer! We're admiring Beau Hunkus, giving big ups to Luke Perry, deeming Ben Affleck "America's Sad Sack" and getting distracted by The Matrix... plus much more! So stake around and check this one out!
from the corrections department: at 1:20:09 I mix up the names Amilyn and Lothos
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Control (2019) with Patrick Cotnoir

Original Patreon Description:
Our February bonus episode is about the extremely fun and delightfully spooky video game Control, developed by Remedy Entertainment! 
Patrick Cotnoir returns and we're telling robots to fuck off, mixing metaphors, praising Uncle Mister Bones and absolutely knowing what ray tracing is! Listen now!

The Curious Dr. Humpp (1970) with Pete Faecke

The doctor is in, but this this is one perilous physician! Artist Pete Faecke is here to break down the notorious, menacing, but most of all CURIOUS Dr. Humpp as this week's best horror movie ever made. That means we're getting into brains-in-jars, papier-mâché masks, and the history of sexploitation, so strap in and don't get throatchopped... you won't want to miss this one! 
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Synecdoche, NY (2008) with Michael Swaim (Patreon Preview)

ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION FROM PATREON:
All aboard the bus to funland - this month's bonus ep sees Michael Swaim return after his main feed discussion about Lars Von Trier's Antichrist to talk about another bundle of sunshine, Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, NY!Slippery time, solipsistic myopism, romantic irony, and more... we got another dense symbology movie, folks! Don't miss out!

C.H.U.D. (1984) with Josh Jones

Cat is out of the bag and C.H.U.D. is out of the tunnel - Josh Jones is in the Horror House and he picked the Douglas Cheek eco-classic, C.H.U.D. as The Wire of creature features, the Van Gogh of early 80s cinema, and this week's best horror movie ever made!
 
But what does it stand for? Child Having Unfortunate Dinner? Cyou Hjust Ugot DC.H.U.D.ed? Only way to find out is to 1-800-DO-CHUD-NOW and listen!
 
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Hour of the Wolf (1968) with Lonnie Nadler

Is Lonnie Nadler still alive, and will this night ever end? Soon, soon, youth - or never! Because we're talking about Ingmar "Bergy" Bergman's Hour of the Wolf!
We're getting into the lasting influence Hour of the Wolf had on everything from David Lynch's filmography to The Blair Witch Project and Fargo, Lonnie's fascination with Southern Gothic and how that's impacted his work on the Sickness & Golgatha Motor Mountain, PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE! Don't miss out!PS: one thing i forgot to touch on in the episode is the metaphor of johan keeping the flesheaters "safely hidden" under the bed since he cant destroy them, in the form of the diary, and its only by Alma's prying (albiet at the old woman's prodding) that they are brought into the daylight. Another accusation from Bergman for Alma to be guilted about, bringing the question of "maybe I shouldn't have asked about his anxieties and just let him be" into the mix. 
from the corrections department: I accidentally said corporeal punishment instead of corporal punishment.

The Exorcist III (1990) with Merritt K

Is that a demon in your priest, or are you just happy to see us? Merritt K is here to talk about The Exorcist III, so #BlattyBoys stand up! We're getting into tricking George C Scott into comedy gold, the deep involvement with the Joker,  Dyer's dire dying, the anti-Vietnam War sentiment, and a pitch for Lionel Ritchie's new hit song! You won't want to miss this - so don't! 

Miracle Mile (1989) with Galen Howard

Actor and "Hope LA Doesn't Nuked"er Galen Howard is here to talk about the underseen nuclear anxiety dream that takes you down the rabbit hole, Miracle Mile!
 
We're talking about how much Steve De Jarnatt put into this and Cherry 2000, Mare Winningham and Anthony Edward's perfect casting, the After Hours double feature, and much much more! Turn into a diamond with us and listen now!
 
PS: There were some tech issues getting things going so I forgot to record locally for a while, if you can't deal with the compressed audio jump to ~28:45, right as we finish discussing the opening credits.PPS: the final episode of Plutember was December's bonus episode, so if you want to hear JP and me discussing George Romero's The Amusement Park, you must venture behind the dreaded paywall!!!! Sign up now so you don't miss out on this and many more great bonus episodes.

Constantine (2005) with Mike Regan

Merry Christmas!! Hey, can you pick me and Reegs up from the airport? We just flew in from HELLAX and boy are our arms tired. Luckily the in-flight entertainment was this week's best horror movie ever made, Constantine (2005)!
 
We're keeping things on theme for Plutember 3: All Georgie Picks: Week 2: With Reegs, talking about a psychic detective, bespoke leather accessories, character names like "doubleface" and our write-in campaign for the WHAP boys to get involved in Constantine 2! #WHAPBoysGetInvolvedInConstantine2. hmm... maybe that hashtag could still use a little work.
 
PS: the final episode of Plutember will be the bonus episode of the month, JP and I discussing George Romero's The Amusement Park, only behind the dreaded paywall!!!! Sign up now so you don't miss out on this and many more great bonus episodes.
 
 
Production note: While editing this episode it felt noticeable to me that I was a little scattered. Sadly my "producer" and dear friend Stevie the cat has passed away, and this was recorded a few days before that happened. I was trying to just keep things on schedule since there wasn't much I could do but her illness was definitely on my mind, so I apologize for any moments that seem a little distracted.
 
 

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) With We Heard About Pluto

Did you do your best this year? Too late now... 'cause Santa's here. 
This week: a very special Plutember begins!
It's all George picks, all month long, and first up - the gang's all here for Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)! 
This is one of my favorites, a seasonal classic and a perfect exploitation movie in my opinion. It's a genuinely compelling movie, and I forgot to talk about it in the episode but I think its kind of a bummer how much of the conversation Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 takes up. Sure "Garbage Day!" is funny and there's some goofy eyebrow acting in the back half but the "highlight reel" style of the first half completely destroys the pacing of this movie, which is what makes it so unique! The slow unfolding of the story is so integral to it. All this to say, Silent Night, Deadly Night is the best horror movie ever made, so listen to Reegs, JP and I break down exactly why that is!PLUS: Constantine as the last main feed episode of the year, and George Romero's The Amusement Park as the December patreon spotlight! Really great stuff that I'm excited to talk about.PLUS PLUS: the livestream schedule is shaping up! Our trivia tournament is set, and our planned live commentaries guests include the Drop King Robert Persinger and the Spoonman himself, Mike Mitchell! Further details here!