Pod of the Dead
by Pod of The Dead Network
Your Friendly Neighborhood Horror Cult (Nicholas, Dustin and Natasha) go over horror films of all styles from the 80s, 90s, 00s and today. They have vastly different tastes and experiences with the horror genre that leads to amusing and sometimes useful conversations. So strap in and join the club, OR ELSE!!!
Episodes
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EP106 Bring Her Back (2025) "It's just meat."
This week, we’re diving headfirst into Bring Her Back — a film that’s already being hailed as one of the most haunting, gut-punching horror stories of the last decade. Written and directed by Chris Stuckmann, this indie powerhouse blends grief, obsession, and the supernatural into something that...
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EP105 The Houses October Built (2014) "As many haunts as we can, all across America."
This week on Pod of the Dead, we dive headfirst into the eerie world of underground haunted attractions with the 2014 found footage horror film The Houses October Built. Blending documentary-style realism with chilling fiction, the movie follows a group of friends traveling across America in…
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EP104 Event Horizon (1997) "You know nothing. Hell is only a word. The reality is much, much worse."
On this episode of Pod of the Dead, we dive into the terrifying depths of space with Paul W.S. Anderson’s 1997 sci-fi horror cult classic Event Horizon. When a rescue crew investigates a starship that vanished beyond the boundaries of known space, they uncover something far worse than they could...
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EP103 The Lair Of The White Worm (1988) "That's enough of that, Kevin! That sort of music freaks me out."
This week on Pod of the Dead, we sink our fangs into Ken Russell’s wild and wicked 1988 cult classic The Lair of the White Worm. Loosely based on Bram Stoker’s final novel, the film slithers between gothic horror, surreal psychedelia, and campy dark comedy. We break down the bizarre tale of an...
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EP102 The Ring (2002) "You take one person's tragedy and force the world to experience it... spread it like sickness." PLUS Dustin and Natasha's Creepy Corner
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re diving into the cursed videotape that haunted an entire generation—Gore Verbinski’s The Ring (2002). A chilling remake of Hideo Nakata’s Ringu, the film follows journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) as she races against time to unravel the mystery behind a VHS...
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EP 101 Terrified {Aterrados}(2017) "Don't ever turn off the lights again"
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re diving into one of the scariest international horror films of the last decade: Terrified(2017), an Argentine nightmare from writer-director Demián Rugna. Known in Spanish as Aterrados, the film has earned a cult reputation for its relentless atmosphere…
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EP100 Troll 2 (1990) OMG!!! and PotD Top 10
This week on Pod of the Dead, we sink our teeth into the infamous cult classic Troll 2 (1990) — the so-bad-it’s-good masterpiece that gave us goblins, green goop, and some of the most memorably terrible line deliveries in horror history. We dig into its bizarre production, strange legacy, and why...
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EP99 In The Mouth Of Madness (1995) "A reality is just what we tell each other it is."
Do you read Sutter Cane? This week on Pod of the Dead, Dustin and Natasha dive into John Carpenter’s 1995 cult classic In the Mouth of Madness — a Lovecraftian descent into madness, monsters, and metafiction. From Sam Neill’s unhinged performance to Carpenter’s eerie blending of cosmic horror and...
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EP98 The Monkey (2025) “The monkey that likes killing our family, it's back. It must be vanquished”
On this week’s episode of Pod of the Dead, we’re diving into Stephen King’s The Monkey (2025), the brand-new horror adaptation from director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House). Based on King’s chilling short story, The Monkey follows two brothers haunted by a...
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EP97 Drag Me To Hell (2009) "You tricked me, you black-hearted who-o-o-o-o-ore!"
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re getting cursed with Drag Me to Hell (2009), Sam Raimi’s gloriously gooey return to horror. Nicholas is joined by Dustin and Natasha as we unpack the film’s blend of slapstick scares, gross-out gags, and demonic morality tales. Is this a spiritual sequel to Evil...
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EP96 Lost Highway (1997) "Dick Laurent is dead..."
This week on Pod of the Dead, Nicholas, Dustin, and Tyler take a wild ride down David Lynch’s Lost Highway (1997)—a surreal neo-noir thriller packed with identity shifts, eerie videotapes, and one of the most unsettling performances by Robert Blake ever put to screen. We dissect Lynch’s cryptic...
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EP95 Maxxxine (2024) "Say it with me now... I will not accept a life I do not deserve!"
On this episode of Pod of the Dead, Nicholas is joined by Dustin and Tyler to close out Ti West’s blood-soaked trilogy with MaXXXine — the neon-drenched, VHS-fried follow-up to X and Pearl. We’re talking murder, mayhem, Marilyn (Monroe), and Maxine’s messed-up quest for fame in 1980s Hollywood.…
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EP94 Color Out Of Space (2019) "The color it's so bright... like flowers."
This week on Pod of the Dead, we're diving headfirst into a kaleidoscopic nightmare of cosmic terror with Richard Stanley’s Color Out of Space (2019). Based on the classic H.P. Lovecraft short story, this film drips with neon insanity, body horror, and unhinged Nicolas Cage energy—and we’re here...
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EP93 As Above So Below (2014) "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here"
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we journey deep beneath the streets of Paris to pick apart As Above, So Below (2014). Join Nicholas and the crew as we crawl through the claustrophobic catacombs, unearth the film’s blend of found footage horror and urban legend, and debate whether its…
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EP92 Jason X (2001) "We love premarital sex!"
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, Nicholas is joined by Dustin and Natasha to blast off into space with the one and only Jason Voorhees! We’re talking about Jason X (2001) — the infamous sci-fi slasher where our favorite masked killer gets an upgrade and goes intergalactic. We break down the...
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EP91 Ichi The Killer (2001) "There's no love in your violence."
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re diving headfirst into the ultra-violent, totally unhinged world of Takashi Miike’s Ichi the Killer — one of the most infamous and controversial films in horror and cult cinema history. Host Nicholas is joined by Brian, Tyler, and Dustin as we dissect the film’s...
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EP90 Maniac (2012) "Please don't scream. You're beautiful."
This week on Pod of the Dead, we're slicing into the disturbing and stylish 2012 remake of Maniac, directed by Franck Khalfoun and starring Elijah Wood in one of his most chilling roles. Joined by Dustin and Tyler, we explore the film’s bold first-person perspective, its haunting synth score, and...
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EP 89 Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) SUMMER CAMP 3 "Oh hidy-ho officer, we've had a doozy of a day."
This week on Pod of the Dead, I’m once again joined by the always entertaining Brian Dunn as we dive into the bloody and hilarious mayhem of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010). This cult classic turns the "killer hillbillies" trope on its head, following two well-meaning good ol’ boys who are…
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Ep88 Tales From The Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995) SUMMER CAMP 2 "You're not worth the flesh you're printed on"
This week on Pod of the Dead, I'm joined by special guest Brian Dunn as we crack open the crypt and dive deep into the blood-soaked chaos of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995). Packed with demonic showdowns, midnight motel madness, and one hell of a performance from Billy Zane, this film...
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EP87 Frankenhooker (1990) "Want a date?!" PotD Summer Camp 1
Get ready to dive headfirst into the bizarre, brilliant, and brazenly bonkers world of Frankenhooker (1990), the outrageous cult classic from splatter maestro Frank Henenlotter. In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we resurrect this Frankenstein-inspired horror-comedy and dissect its twisted blend...
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EP86 Perfect Blue (1997) Listeners Choice!!! also THE DEATH OF A FILM CLUB
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we peel back the layers of Satoshi Kon’s chilling 1997 masterpiece Perfect Blue. A pop idol’s career shift becomes a descent into paranoia, identity collapse, and psychological horror — and we’re here to break down every haunting frame. We dive deep into the...
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EP85 Ready Or Not (2019) "Don't take it personally, they're just trying to figure out if you're a gold digging whore. You know, like my wife."
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we dive into the blood-soaked wedding night from hell in Ready or Not (2019). Join us as we unpack the film’s wicked sense of humor, inventive kills, and what it says about marriage, money, and deadly in-laws. We’ll talk Samara Weaving’s scream queen status…
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EP84 Strange Darling (2024) "You'll always think of me when you hear it."
In this episode, we delve into JT Mollner's Strange Darling, a 2024 horror-thriller that subverts expectations with its non-linear storytelling and shocking twists. The film follows a woman (Willa Fitzgerald) and a man (Kyle Gallner) whose one-night stand spirals into a deadly game, challenging...
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EP83 I'm Thinking Of Ending Things (2020) "Someone has to be a pig infested with maggots, right?"
In this mind-bending episode, we dive deep into Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things — a surreal, psychological descent into identity, regret, and the strange horrors of human connection. We unpack the film’s layered narrative, haunting imagery, and existential dread, asking the big...
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EP82 Creepshow (1982) Listener Choice "I'll teach you to throw away my comic books"
This week on Pod of the Dead, we crack open the dusty old comic book that is George A. Romero and Stephen King's gloriously ghoulish anthology, Creepshow (1982). Join us as we dive into the five twisted tales of revenge, rot, and radioactive moss—featuring everything from a bug-infested apartment...
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EP81 Don't Breath (2016) "Is this a Blind Fury remake?"
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we tiptoe into the nerve-shredding suspense of Fede Álvarez’s 2016 home invasion horror-thriller, Don't Breathe. Join us as we break down the twisted morality, suffocating tension, and that one scene in the basement (you know the one). We’re talking blind...
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EP80 The Collector (2009) "Dead Bodies Everywhere"
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re cracking open the blood-soaked trap house that is Marcus Dunstan’s The Collector(2009)—a grim, tension-loaded horror flick that blends heist movie vibes with full-on torture horror. We’re talking razor wire hallways, box-bound victims, and one unlucky thief who...
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EP79 Videodrome (1983) Long Live the New Flesh!!!
In this episode, we dive deep into David Cronenberg’s 1983 cult classic Videodrome, a mind-bending fusion of body horror, media critique, and cyberpunk surrealism. We explore the film’s themes of technological obsession, the blurring line between reality and hallucination, and its eerily…
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EP78 Frailty (2001) Patreon Voted Episode
In this episode, we dive into the chilling psychological horror-thriller Frailty (2001), directed by and starring Bill Paxton. This underrated gem weaves a haunting tale of faith, family, and fatal visions, as a devoted father claims he’s been chosen by God to destroy demons hiding among us. But…
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EP77 The Amityville Horror (2005)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Amityville Horror (2005), the remake of the infamous haunted house story. We break down the film’s most unsettling moments, its connection to the real-life Amityville case, and how it compares to the 1979 original. From Ryan Reynolds’ intense...
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EP76 Nosferatu (2024)
In this episode, we sink our teeth into Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (2024), a haunting reimagining of the classic 1922 vampire tale. We break down the film’s gothic atmosphere, chilling performances, and how it pays homage to its silent-era predecessor while carving out its own dark legacy. From...
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Ep75 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
In this episode, we dive deep into the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a horror film that reimagines the iconic 1974 classic. Join us as we explore the chilling atmosphere, the terrifying characters, and the brutal violence that shocked audiences. We'll break down the film's impact on...
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EP74 The Substance (2024)
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re diving deep into The Substance (2024), a thrilling exploration of addiction, reality, and the human mind. Join us as we dissect the film's plot twists, its compelling characters, and the haunting atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat. We’ll explore...
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EP73 Lake Mungo (2008) Foreign Film February 4/4 PATREON VOTED EPISODE
For this episode of Pod of the Dead, we’re diving into the chilling 2008 Australian psychological horror film Lake Mungo, marking the conclusion of our Foreign Film February series. This mockumentary-style film unfolds the unsettling mystery of a family grappling with grief and paranormal...
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EP72 Audition (1999) Foreign Film February 3/4
Welcome to part three of our Foreign Film February series on Pod of the Dead! This week, we're diving into the unforgettable Japanese horror-thriller Audition (1999), directed by Takashi Miike. What begins as a quiet, almost romantic narrative takes a sharp, terrifying turn into a disturbing...
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EP71 When Evil Lurks (2023) Foreign Film February 2/4
Welcome back to Pod of the Dead for part two of our Foreign Film February celebration! This week, we dive deep into the chilling 2023 Argentinian horror film When Evil Lurks – a spine-tingling journey into demonic possession and rural dread. We break down the film’s disturbing atmosphere, its...
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EP70 Martyrs (2008) Foreign Film February 1/4
Welcome to the first episode of Foreign Film February on Pod of the Dead—our annual celebration of international horror cinema! This year, we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the shocking, brutal, and deeply unsettling 2008 French film Martyrs. Directed by Pascal Laugier, Martyrs is a...
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EP69 lol nice! Ghost Ship (2002) Patreon Voted Episode
In this episode, we set sail into the eerie, haunted waters of the 2002 supernatural horror film Ghost Ship. Directed by Steve Beck, this chilling tale centers on a salvage crew who discover an abandoned luxury liner adrift in the Bering Sea, only to uncover dark, deadly secrets that haunt its...
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EP68 Jacob's Ladder (1990)
In this episode, we dive deep into the haunting 1990 psychological thriller Jacob's Ladder, directed by Adrian Lyne and starring Tim Robbins. Known for its disturbing imagery and complex narrative, Jacob's Ladder explores the mind of Jacob Singer, a Vietnam War veteran struggling to make sense of...
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EP67 The Mist (2007)
In this intense episode, we dive into Frank Darabont's 2007 adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist, a haunting and thought-provoking tale of survival, fear, and human nature in the face of the unknown. Join us as we discuss the film’s chilling premise: a group of strangers trapped in a supermarket...
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EP66 Us (2019)
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into Jordan Peele's 2019 thriller Us, a chilling film that explores themes of identity, fear, and societal division. Join us as we unpack the movie's intricate layers, from its unsettling premise of doppelgängers to its sharp social commentary.…
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EP65 Paranormal Activity (2009) Patreon Voted Episode
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Paranormal Activity, the 2009 indie horror film that redefined the found footage genre and terrified audiences worldwide. Directed by Oren Peli, this chilling tale follows a young couple, Katie and Micah, as they document the increasingly disturbing...
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EP64 Speak No Evil (2024)
In this episode, hosts Nicholas and Natasha (aka The Final Girl) dive deep into Speak No Evil, the 2024 psychological horror film that disturbs as much as it fascinates. Together, they dissect the film’s unsettling exploration of social norms, boundaries, and the chilling consequences of…
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EP63 The Invisible Man (2020)
In this episode, we unpack The Invisible Man (2020), a chilling, modern reimagining of the classic horror story. Directed by Leigh Whannell, this psychological thriller follows Cecilia, played by Elisabeth Moss, as she battles the trauma and terror of a controlling, abusive relationship — only to...
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EP62 Psycho Goreman (2020)
In this episode, we dive deep into the 2020 horror-comedy Psycho Goreman, a wild, bloody, and hilarious ride that blends practical effects, over-the-top characters, and a story that feels like a love letter to '80s and '90s B-movies. We explore the film’s absurd premise, following two kids who...
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EP61 House on Haunted Hill (1999) Patreon Voted Episode
This week, we’re stepping into the eerie halls of House on Haunted Hill (1999), the slick, star-studded remake of William Castle's 1959 horror classic. Directed by William Malone, this reimagining delivers a mix of supernatural thrills, twisted dark humor, and an unforgettable visual style that...
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EP60 Dawn of the Dead (2004)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead, a high-octane, reimagined take on George A. Romero's 1978 classic. Directed by Zack Snyder in his feature film debut, this version brings a fresh, modern twist to the zombie genre while maintaining the core elements of...
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EP59 Thanksgiving (2023)
In this episode, we carve into the darkly twisted world of Thanksgiving (2023), a bloody slasher from the mind of Eli Roth. A tribute to the slasher films of the '70s and '80s, Thanksgiving takes the innocent holiday of feasts and family gatherings and turns it into a nightmare. We explore the...
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EP58 Gerald's Game (2017)
In this episode, we dive deep into the psychological horror of Gerald's Game (2017), a film adaptation of Stephen King's intense novel. Directed by Mike Flanagan, this Netflix original explores the harrowing survival story of Jessie Burlingame, played by Carla Gugino, who is left handcuffed to a...
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EP57 Longlegs (2024)
In this episode, we unravel the spine-chilling layers of the 2024 horror film Longlegs. Join us as we explore its eerie narrative, captivating performances, and stunning visuals. We’ll discuss the film's themes of isolation and fear, its standout scenes, and the creative decisions behind its...
About this show
Your Friendly Neighborhood Horror Cult (Nicholas, Dustin and Natasha) go over horror films of all styles from the 80s, 90s, 00s and today. They have vastly different tastes and experiences with the horror genre that leads to amusing and sometimes useful conversations. So strap in and join the club, OR ELSE!!!
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Pod of The Dead Network