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Midnight Social Distortion
by Mark O Estes
Where my love for horror, blerdom, gay mess, and pop culture collides…
Episodes
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4.02 – Evil Dead Burn Review: “Demonic In-Laws From Hell...”
In today’s episode we are taking a look at Evil Dead Burn, which just premiered on HBO Max and has reentered the horror chat. Also, I ramble about how the modern Evil Dead movies are met with a lot of pushback from both old school fans and new fans alike. Socials - BlueSky: @markoestesMSD -...
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4.01 - Scream 7: The Good, The Bad, The Downright Ugly
Starting Season 4 off with a Scream, and not the good kind. This episode discusses not only my ire of what Scream 7 turned out to be but also my growing disdain of the horror community as a whole. Please Like, Share, and Subscribe! IG: markoestes/midnightsocialdistortion BlueSky: markoestesMSD...
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MSD 4.00 - Freddy's Back!!!! But Paramount Though...?
Freddy's BACK!!!!! But why they pick Paramount though? I have words and here they are.
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3.34 - What Scares Us w/ Special Guest Malcolm Travers from Male Media Mind
Special Guest and long time friend Malcolm Travers joins me as we discuss what we love about horror through Johnny Compton's The Spite House. You can get the full conversation over at Male Media Mind's YouTube Channel. I'm leaving Twitter/X so follow me on my other socials. IG:...
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3.33 - IKWYDLS '25 Review Pt. 2 with Jimmy Williams
Here's the second part of the review of 2025's I Know What You Did Last Summer with guest James "PhotoJimmy" Williams.
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3.32 - I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025 Review Pt. 1
The first episode since June of last year has finally been finalized and ready to go. This is my super late review of the 2025 requel I Know What You Did Last Summer, and the next episode after this will be my sitdown with Jimmy Williams (@photojimmy) who gives his thoughts on the movie as well.
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3.31 - FAFO When Attacking Safe Spaces: A Review of Siege (1983)
This week, I discuss Siege and its eerie parallels to current affairs in 2025.
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3.30 - Fear Street: Prom Queen - Where’s the Fear Street of It All?
This Week I Discuss Fear Street: Prom Queen - What Works, What Doesn’t (The Lack of Fear Street Lore), and Where the Fear Street Brand Should Go From Here Socials: Instagram: @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter: @theanticritic BlueSky: @markoestesMSD TikTok: @markoestes Threads:...
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3.29 - Death is Messy and Petty B*tch - Final Destination Bloodlines Review
Death is pressed and I'm here for it. My review of Final Destination: Bloodlines The Socials: Instagram: @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter: @theanticritic BlueSky: @markoestesMSD TikTok: @markoestes Threads: @markoestes Check out my column at Horror Movie Blog - The Queer Horror Blend...
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3.28 - Dancing With "Sinners" Pt. 2: Nice and Rough Spoiler Breakdown
In this extended episode, I break down every aspect of Sinners that I can for the time 'allotted.' Join me in this in-depth dance with the devils we know and those we don't.
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3.27 - Dancing With "Sinners" Pt. 1 - Nice and Easy Spoiler Free
Ryan Coogler blessed us with Sinners this Easter Weekend and in this episode I will give you a spoiler free review of the movie before breaking it down in the next episode. So if you're still on the fence (for some reason) to go see Sinners, this episode is for you.
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3.26 - Here We Go.... 'The Obituary of Tunde Johnson' Review
In this episode I finally bring myself to watch and review a movie I initially was ecstatic over, but dreaded to finish when I started watching. I had words... But does that mean to skip this one? Not really. Socials: Instagram: @markoestes / @midnightsocialdistortion Threads: @markoestes…
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3.25 - The BlerdCon 2025 Thrilla
Recapping BlerdCon 2025 the best way I can! Socials to Follow (all IG): Kyasia Fields - @ky_fx @kfhorrorgroup @mvhupodcast Marley Bloodrose - @marleybloodrose @glamgothbeauty Tommie Brown - @blackhorrorsurvivor Girl, That's Scary - @girlthatsscary Blerdy Massacre - @blerdymassacre James "Jimmy"...
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3.24 - Forever Dawn, Georgina, and Everyone in Between...
A mini tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg
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3.23 - Return to Form/Heart Eyes Review
Yes. I'm back.... Buffy Reboot! Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines Trailers! BlerdCon2025! And a small review of Heart Eyes! BlueSky - @markoestesmsd.bsky.social Instagram - @markoestes Threads - @markoestes Twitter - @theanticritic TikTok - @markoestes Fanbase - @markoestes Email:...
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3.22 - Freddy's 40!!!!! - A Nightmare on Elm Street 40th Anniversary Gush Session
The man who introduced me to fear and horror, Freddy Krueger, is 40 and I have a few words to say about it.
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3.21 - FAFO Take Two
Hell isn't around the corner, it's already here...
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3.20 - It's Mr. Crocket's (Hellish) World!!!
This week I discuss Brandon Espy's new Black horror thriller, Mr. Crocket and go over some other stuff I've been watching. Brandon Espy - IG: @espyespy; X - @espyornah
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3.19 - Here's Johnny!: In A Violent Nature Review
Doing something different this week. Make sure you're registered to vote. Vote.Gov
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3.18 - The Kids Are NOT Alright - Clown in a Cornfield Review
Slashers in a cornfield?! Count me in as I review (and gush over) Adam Cesare's instant horror classic Clown in a Cornfield.
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3.17 - Trap
It’s 12 Midnight somewhere. Do you know if your dad is a former horror teen idol turned smug serial killer?
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3.16 - Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus subverted expectations and won me over immediately. In this episode, I breakdown the movie, its callbacks to other films, and where the franchise should go next.
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3.15 - Alien 40th Anniversary Short Films (Ore, Night Shift, Containment, Specimen, Harvest, and Alone)
In anticipation for Alien Romulus opening this week, I decided to take a look and recommend the six short films that were released back in 2019 for the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's Alien. These short films are indicators to where the franchise should venture into next post Romulus and truly...
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3.14 - Deadpool & Wolverine: Loved It, But Did It Shake The MCU Table?
This week I discuss, not really "review," Deadpool and Wolverine and if it really shook up the MCU's status quo; also while I thoroughly loved it, did it cater to the toxic white male fanbase's critiques?
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3.13 - Interview With Rupert Kinnard, Creator of Brown Bomber and Diva Touche Flambe
In this episode, I interview Black gay comics pioneer Rupert Kinnard, who created Cathartic Comics and the groundbreaking Black queer comics characters Brown Bomber and Diva Touche Flambe. We discuss his art, the history of BB and Diva, and the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for "OOPS! I…
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3.12 - BlerdCon 2024 Recap
Recapping my first trip to BlerdCon and how it and Washington, D.C. don't owe me anything.
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3.11 - Birthdays, The Black Lodge, and Pride
Turned 41 and Feeling Fine! A Quick review of Memphis's own The Black Lodge, and a sneak peek at what to expect during the month of June for Pride.
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3.10 - Quiet on Set Review with Ash and Jerm from Rise from the Dead
Guests Ash and Jerm from Rise from the Dead podcast joins me to discuss the five part documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. Rise from the Dead Socials X/IG - @RiseFromDeadPod Ash - @AshXAshes Jerm - IG: @main.event.j3rm/X: @J3rmzGotJokes
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3.09 - Kang Good, Intro Bad: Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania Review
Should Ant-Man and the Wasp been the perfect franchise to introduce Kang? My thoughts on that, how bad the MCU has to recover post-Jonathan Majors, and why I had to step away from the MCU and moviegoing altogether...
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3.08 (MSD Super Edition) - Physical Media Love Fest w/ Don Averett of Sage & Cinema
A love fest episode about the need and love of physical media. This may be the first of a series of episodes that talk about the pros and cons of streaming vs physical media. Guest starring this episode is great friend Don Averett of Sage and Cinema. Don Averett's Social Media: Instagram:...
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3.07 - "Woke" is the New _______ (Welcome Back)
A personal rant about the misuse and appropriation of the word/idea of "woke," and how using it as a tool of 'review' is very sus. That's it. That's the description.
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3.06 - Sacrificial/Magical Negroes with Ryan "Brother Ghoulish" Kinney
Do the Sacrificial Negro and Magical Negro go hand in hand? In short, yes. But my special guest Brother Ghoulish and I start at that question and explore if Blacks in Horror can truly escape the trope in modern horror and the ways it still echoes in certain characters and films. It's not a deep...
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3.05 - Five Nights At Freddy's Review
Working overnights is a b*tch, and having animatronic machines stalking doesn't help matters. My review of Blumhouse's adaptation of the popular video game and media franchise Five Nights at Freddy's.
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3.04 - The Party is Over: Night of the Demons 3 and Night of the Demons (2009)
Angela's still up to her tricks, but not the kind you take home and ravage after a good night of trick or treating. Listen as I discuss my ire for the lackluster closer to the Night of the Demons trilogy and the 2009 remake that shines on its own but not to its namesake. Socials: X…
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3.03 - The Party Continues: Night of the Demons 2
Trick or Treat, Sucker... Angela isn't done with us yet! In this episode, I break down the 1994 horror sequel that had big shoes to fill, but decided to forge its own wild and hellish path. Was that a great move? Tune in to find out. Socials: X: @theanticritic Instagram:...
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3.02 - Night of the Demons (Long Overdue)
This episode is long overdue. Finally, I'm talking about my favorite Halloween Horror film of all time, Night of the Demons! I'm so excited that I had a drink or two during the filming of this episode! Please excuse the mess, but that's what you came for, right? Socials X: @theanticritic IG:...
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3.01 - 5 Underrated Halloween Themed Films to Watch This Spooky Season
Welcome to Season Three! In the premiere episode, I give you five underrated Halloween themed films to add to your watchlist this Spooky Season. You can find some of these films streaming on some of the popular streaming services, but The Midnight Hour is streaming on YouTube. Socials X:...
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3.00 - Special: We Belong with William O. Tyler
In this precursory episode to Season Three, I'm joined by Black Queer comic artist William O. Tyler as he talks comics, kinks, identity, and his upcoming project, We Belong - An All-Black, All-Queer Sci-Fi and Fantasy Comics Anthology, which you can help fund here: https://zoop.gg/c/webelong....
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MSD 2.24 - "Grave Encounters" & "Grave Encounters 2" Review
My takes on Grave Encounters (2011) and Grave Encounters 2 (2012). Social Media: Instagram - @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter - @theanticritic Letterboxd - markoestes Email - [email protected]
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MSD 2.23 - "In This House..." Skinamarink Review
Was Skinamarink a scary good time or a victim of overhype? Let's get into it! Socials: IG - @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter - @theanticritic Email - [email protected]
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MSD 2.22 - "Mommy's Not Herself Today..." Evil Dead Rise Review
Did Evil Dead Rise swallow my soul? Rise to the occasion? Check in to see! Socials: IG - @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter - @theanticritic Email - [email protected]
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MSD 2.21 - The Outwaters Experience (Reviews of The Outwaters, Card Zero, and File VL-624)
This week, I talk about my thoughts on Robbie Banfitch's The Outwaters and its off-shoots, Card Zero and File VL-624. Socials: IG - @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter - @theanticritic Email - [email protected]
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MSD 2.20 - Fave Siblings in Horror
This week, I discuss my favorite siblings in horror. Also, I mull on HBO Max and Discovery+ becoming MAX, and the horror goodies coming with it. Socials: IG - @markoestes/@midnightsocialdistortion Twitter - @theanticritic Email - [email protected]
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MSD 2.19 - There's Something Wrong in Morrington County with Author Ryan W. "Brother Ghoulish" Kinney
This week, horror podcaster, horror scholar, and now horror author Ryan W. Kinney returns to the show to discuss his debut horror anthology - "There's Something Wrong in Morrington County" - and why we need black queer representation in horror. Ryan/Brother Ghoulish's Socials: IG: brotherghoulish…
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MSD 2.18 - Screaming About Scream VI
It may be April, but I'm still screaming about Scream VI. Also, I talk (BRIEFLY) about the Drag Ban here in TN and other tidbits in this episode.
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MSD - Special: 4 Darrion
4 Darrion
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MSD 2.17 - We Gon' Be Aight: Black Panther - Wakanda Forever Review
It's been two weeks since Marvel Studios and Ryan Coogler's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been released, and I think it's about damn time I talked about it. Socials: Instagram - @markoestes or @midnightsocialdistortion Twitter - @TheAntiCritic YouTube - @screamkingzpodcast...
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MSD 2.16 - No Slumber, All Massacre: The Slumber Party Massacre Series Review Pt. 2 with Brian Tyler
What do you get when you invite a friend to discuss one of your favorite horror franchises with you? Over 3 hours of Slumber Party Massacre fanboying! Join me for the second part of this review of all things Slumber Party Massacre with my boy Brian Tyler
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MSD 2.15 - No Slumber, All Massacre: The Slumber Party Massacre Series Review Pt.1 With Brian Tyler
What do you get when you invite a friend to discuss one of your favorite horror franchises with you? Over 3 hours of Slumber Party Massacre fanboying! Join me for the first part of this review of all things Slumber Party Massacre with my boy Brian Tyler
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MSD 2.14 "Halloween Ends" Discussion with Josh Blokey Pt. 2
Part Two of my discussion with Josh Blokey about Halloween Ends and its criticisms. Socials - Mark Twitter: @theanticritic Instagram: markoestes / midnightsocialdistortion YouTube: Scream Kingz Email: [email protected] Josh Twitter: @jblokey Instagram: @jblokey / @deadly_friends
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