S4.E2. Death Spa (1989) The Most RIDICULOUS Horror Movie Ever Made? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 1H 24M

S4.E2. Death Spa (1989) The Most RIDICULOUS Horror Movie Ever Made?

from The Average Podcast: Movie Reviews for Social Settings · host Tim Umpleby

Is this the ultimate "So Bad It’s Good" 80s masterpiece? 🧖‍♂️🩸  Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of The Average. Tonight, we’re trading the psychological dread of our premiere for neon spandex, exploding blenders, and the most haunted gym equipment in cinematic history. We are breaking down the 1989 cult classic: DEATH SPA.  To help us survive this workout, we’ve brought in a powerhouse panel of horror expert: 🎙️ Aaron from @aaronsmovies8587 & @abhorrormovies  From the "nudity every ten minutes" rule to some of the most creative practical effects of the era, we’re putting Death Spa through our signature 9-Category Scorecard. Does the 80s synth-wave charm and high-octane camp earn it a high score, or do the massive plot holes drag it down to the basement?  In this episode, we discuss:  The "Sentient" gym computer and the logic (or lack thereof) behind the kills.  The legendary practical effects—from the "acid shower" to the "blender fist."  Why this movie is the quintessential "Social Setting" watch.  THE FINAL VERDICT: We average our scores with the LIVE chat to find the definitive rating.  Join the Conversation: Every week, YOU are the third host. Grab the scorecard from our link below, rate along with us, and see how your scores impact the final average!  ✍️ GRAB THE SCORECARD: https://linktr.ee/theaveragereviews   This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #DeathSpa #HorrorReview #TheAveragePodcast #80sHorror #CultClassic #PracticalEffects #DarkroomReviews #AaronsMovies #MovieScorecard #Season4✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your final score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS

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