Episode 165 – Madman (1981)
Episode 165 of the Dark Night of the Podcast podcast, hosted by Troy Escamilla, Roger Conners, titled "Episode 165 – Madman (1981)" was published on May 28, 2025 and runs 138 minutes.
May 28, 2025 ·138m · Dark Night of the Podcast
Summary
Troy and Roger head deep into the woods to whisper the name Madman Marz — and yep, it goes about as well as you'd expect. The guys dive into this 1981 campfire slasher, complete with axe murders, hot tub weirdness, and characters making decisions so bad you’ll want to yell at your screen. They unpack the film’s eerie atmosphere, the worthiness of the final girl status of Betsy, and why Ellie might just be one of the genre’s most baffling characters. From its lopsided pacing to its bold, but anger inducing finale, Madman is a cult favorite that’s as clumsy as it is creepy. Is it scary? Occasionally. Is it entertaining? Absolutely -especially with Troy and Roger along for the ride!
Episode Description
Troy and Roger head deep into the woods to whisper the name Madman Marz — and yep, it goes about as well as you'd expect. The guys dive into this 1981 campfire slasher, complete with axe murders, hot tub weirdness, and characters making decisions so bad you’ll want to yell at your screen. They unpack the film’s eerie atmosphere, the worthiness of the final girl status of Betsy, and why Ellie might just be one of the genre’s most baffling characters. From its lopsided pacing to its bold, but anger inducing finale, Madman is a cult favorite that’s as clumsy as it is creepy. Is it scary? Occasionally. Is it entertaining? Absolutely -especially with Troy and Roger along for the ride!
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