Bots, Bugs, and Babes

“So much flesh, so little time.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I take a look back at a film that many of us have forgotten about over the years, as I look at Dee Snider’s Strangeland (1998). So grab your book of matches, log-on to the chat room, and [...]

“Do you understand what happens to the ecosystem if you remove the shark?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head down-under for a dip with the sharks, as I talk about Dangerous Animals (2025). So grab your swim trunks, make sure you board is waxed up, and don’t lose [...]

“Do you guys like to play games?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back a movie that had a ton of buzz when it came out for certain reasons, as I talk about Bone Lake (2025). So grab you axe, be careful what doors you open, and be [...]

“It’s not enough I’m married to a scientist, but my son’s becoming one too.” On this our 10th Anniversary episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I will look back on 1953’s Invaders From Mars. So make sure your telescope is in working order, stay away from the [...]

“If you’re lying to me, if this is some kind of trick, I’ll kill you.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head across the pond to look back at the Charlemagne Films’ Nothing But The Night (1973). So make sure the helicopter is gassed up, keep track of all [...]

Episode 200! For this milestone, I wanted to bring you all a special episode, featuring a guest that had never appeared on Bots, Bugs, and Babes, before! Please join me in welcoming artist, writer, and  my friend Franco Aureliani as we make our elevator pitches for totally made up movies as [...]

“Too busy? Or, impervious to women?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my brother Luke Jaconetti joins me to look back Hammer’s Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971). So grab your hat, don’t fall into the lye pit, and be careful what street you go down at night. Just remember, they [...]

“I gotta take a dump.” On this New Year’s Eve episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I hit the slopes and head back to the late 80’s, as I talk about Iced (1989), So wax up your skis, be careful cutting up your coke, and make sure the gun is loaded. Just [...]

“I’m the best, so f@#$ the rest.” On this Christmas episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, it’s time to turn a classic on it’s head, as I look back at It’s A Wonderful Knife (2023). So grab your camera, zip up your pink track suit, and make sure the car battery has [...]

“My son, show no mercy. They are prey, we … are predators.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I go back one year and look at a movie that many people passed by, as I look at Kraven: The Hunter (2024). Grab your lion’s mane vest, make sure the darts [...]

“I mean old clowns that want to kill you.” On this Thanksgiving episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head back into the cornfield and see what all the fuss was about with Clown In A Cornfield (2025). So grab your shotgun, good luck finding a cell signal, and make sure to [...]

“She’s explosive but – lovely.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, it’s time to head to the Amazon, as I look back at Irwin Allen’s The Lost World (1960). So load the guns, make sure to watch your step, and grab them diamonds. Just remember where we parked the helicopter.

“You must be destroyed!” On this Halloween episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we are headed back to something familiar….and yet different, as I talk about The Return of the Vampire (1943). So make sure you have your shovel, lock the desk drawer, and make sure to bring a metal spike. Just remember, [...]

“I think he’s come to hurt everybody. I think he wants to do nasty things.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at a TV show that shook a nation across the pond, as I talk about Ghostwatch (1992). So get the camera crew ready, bring in the experts, [...]

“At least, I hope it’s a cactus plant.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we head to the desert as I look back at Hand of Death (1962). So grab your test tube, make sure to crack a window, and gather as much cactus extract as possible. Just remember, always [...]

“We loved your films so much we wanted you to become one of us forever.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at one of the anthologies produced by Amicus, as I talk about The House Dripped Blood (1971). So grab your candles, make sure you have paper [...]

“Dig him up? Does he think I’m a fart-head? On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, I continue on with our ongoing coverage of the entire F13 series. This time I head back to the 80’s as I look at Friday the 13th Part Vi: Jason Lives (1986). So grab your [...]

“I’m burning in Hell. Wish you were here.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I start looking back at the TV series A Nightmare on Elm Street: Freddy’s Nightmares, as I review episode #1: No More Mr. Nice Guy (1988). So gather the mob, make sure you have your matches, and everyone [...]

“These muscles weren’t made for violence; they were made for cuddling!”   On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at another 2025 release, as I set my heart on Heart Eyes (2025). So book a date, make sure the lightning is good, and don’t forget your [...]

“Depends on what you mean by reality.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we are bringing you a dose of culture, as I look at Dario Argento’s Opera (1987). So warm up for voice, make sure your head dress is perfect, and the ravens are ready on cue. Just be [...]

“Daddy, you’re scaring me!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I go back only a few months and look at one of the most anticptaed horror films coming into 2025, as I talk about Wolf Man (2025). So grab your keys, make sure the generator has gas, and load [...]

It’s happening again. On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I go back a few months and cover Frank Grillo’s Werewolves (2024).  So re-enforce the doors, make sure you have plenty of ammo, and put fresh batteries in the flashlights. Just remember, the serum only lasts 1 hour.  

A monstrous, chilling terror stalking the living… On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to Egypt to talk about Dawn of the Mummy (1981). So grab you dynamite, make sure the camera has film, and be careful what you smoke. Just remember, going for a swim when everyone is being [...]

“F@%# the monkey!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at the Full Moon’s Shadowzone (1990). So grab you shot gun, make sure you know where the monkey is, and keep that airlock shut. Just remember to count your shotgun shells.  

“Your road ends in the dark, like mine.” On the 9th Anniversary episode, I take a look a film that has been bashed since it was announced, as I cover Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024). So grab your shovel, make sure you have your lucky bone, and bar the door. Just [...]

A blood-lusting mummy that kills for a cat-goddess On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I celebrate Valentine’s Day with a mummy that loves a cat-goddess, as I look at Pharaoh’s Curse (1957). So grab your pit hat, make sure you your gear, and make sure you have on new PJs. [...]

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at the movies of 2024.  

“God saved me for something.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I kick off the new year with a movie that many have passed over for one reason or another, as I look at Immaculate (2024). So grab your rosary, make sure you learn how to slaughter a chicken, and [...]

“You create something to fear.” On this year end episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to Italy to cover The First Omen (2024). So brush up on your Italian, get ready for the club, and watch your drink. Just remember, be careful who you trust.

“Don’t quite know everything, do you.” On this Christmas episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at one of my all-time favor Christmas specials, as I celebrate its 50th Anniversary of  ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974). So grab your tools, mail those letters to Santa, and make sure [...]

“Or a water pistol that shoots jelly?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back on a Christmas classic from 60 years ago, as I cover Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964). So grab your dental tools, make sure the dogs are hooked up to the sled, and be [...]

“Thank you, nurse!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to the depth of the ocean alone as I look back at Destination Inner Space (1966). So grab your spear gun, make sure you have all your shots, and don’t leave the hatch open. But remember, we only have [...]

“Please take it seriously though and be respectful.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, I head back into the days of COVID, as I talk about 2020’s Host. So, light your candle, hop on Zoom, and make sure your phone is charged up. Just remember, mask up….for safety.

“It’s one of those days I wish I was dead. And stayed dead.” On this Halloween episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I join forces to explore The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t (1979). So, send out the invites, make sure you have your popcorn, and get your [...]

“Don’t any of your street-demons have real grown-up names?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to Ol’ Detroit as we discuss the modern day classic The Crow (1994). So grab your guitar, make sure your have your three nails, and no onions on [...]

“It is impossible. But I, Lucas, will do it.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head into the Amazon in search of the Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). So put on your aqualung, prep your speargun, and drop the rotenone, Just remember, we [...]

“I like griping.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic Alien (1979).  So grab your cat carrier, make sure to eat your cornbread, and count your shares. Just remember to find your lucky star.

“It’s them damn enchiladas!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to camp, as we tackle the polarizing 80’s slasher Friday the 13th: Part V – A New Beginning (1985). So call everyone for breakfast, unpack your handmade masks, and don’t get anything [...]

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we discuss listener feedback and more!

“Could be raining.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are headed back to the old country, as we look back at Young Frankenstein (1974). So garb the bags, enjoy the Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte, and make sure the cigar is still warm. Just remember, the rates, [...]

“Now sweat by the ancient Egyptian gods, that you will never rest until Princess Anaka and Kharis have been returned to their rightful resting place, in these tombs.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I fire up another Mummy sequel, as we look back [...]

“Why didn’t you listen to me? I told you to stay with me!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at a movie many of you walked by at Blockbuster back in the day. We look at The Collector (2009). So grab tools, [...]

“My family has always been in meat.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head to Texas, as we turn the cock 50 years to talk about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1984). So grab your chainsaw, fix the front door, and enjoy the BBQ. Just [...]

“He who robs the graves of Egypt, dies!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head across the pond as we look at Hammer’s The Mummy (1959). So grab the scroll of life, don’t let anything stand in your way, and head for the marsh. Just [...]

“Come with me, if you want to live.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at a little sci-fi movie that was dumped into theaters that became way bigger than anyone expected. We take the time machine back to the 80’s, as [...]

“You can’t rope a gorilla!” On our 8th Anniversary episode, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back to an RKO classic. We celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Mighty Joe Young (1949). So saddle up the horses, grab your lasso, and make sure you have plenty to trade. Just remember, fill-up [...]

“Morality sucks.” On the Valentine’s Day episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I go back to the 1980’s, as we look back at Wes Craven’s A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984). So tune to channel KRGR, brew up a pot of coffee, and don’t forget your hall [...]

Listener’s feedback and 2023 Movie review. WARNING! Spoilers galore!  

“They’re her children. More exactly, they’re the children of her rage.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I go back to the ate 70’s to look at some early Cronenberg, as we cover The Brood (1979). So grab your robe, get ready for your floor [...]

“It wasn’t me, mom! It was a little creature! I saw it!” On this year end episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I close out 2023 by looking back at Mac And Me (1988). So grab your can of Coca-Cola, head over to McDonald’s, and eat a hand [...]