The Film Effect Podcast
by The Film Effect Network
The Film Effect Podcast is a weekly show that’s 100% dedicated to the art & history of film. It’s the culmination of one’s love for cinema…Each week, we take a particular film and give it “The Film Effect Treatment”: our version of a deep-dive that goes above & beyond to cover additional areas you typically wouldn’t get on a regular movie podcast (such as complete box office info, our first time experiences, changes we’d make with a crystal ball, ounces of trivia, and more!)Get to know the films you adore, a little more, with The Film Effect Podcast: Deep Dives/Top Fives/Good Vibes
Episodes
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The Jackal (1997) w/ Stew from sWo Productions
"A MAN LIKE THIS DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES" Ed is joined by returning guest Stew (from the Stew World Order podcast) on this episode of the show to collectively break down and give 1997's The Jackal our Film Effect treatment!! In The Jackal, an imprisoned I.R.A. fighter is freed to help stop a…
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At Close Range (1986)
"THIS IS TOO EASY. I WANT YOU TO DIE SLOW, I WANT YOU TO DIE EVERYDAY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE." On this edition of the podcast, Ed's joined by fellow cohost Justin to give 1986's drastically underrated At Close Range the Film Effect treatment for the movie's 40th anniversary! In At Close Range,...
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Independence Day (1996) w/ Carlo from The Movie Loot
"FORGET THE FAT LADY, YOU'RE OBSESSED WITH THE FAT LADY" For our first mainline episode in 18 months, Ed's joined by Carlo from The Movie Loot to kick those tires and light those fires as they give the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day the Film Effect treatment for it's 30th anniversary!! In...
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Christine (1983)
"NO SHITTER EVER CAME BETWEEN ME AND CHRISTINE." It's time for an all new Halloween Horrorthon edition of the podcast where on this episode, we're revving up our engines and giving John Carpenter's Christine the Film Effect Treatment!! In Christine, a nerdish boy buys a strange car, with an evil...
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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
"YOU ARE ALL MY CHILDREN NOW." We're back from hiatus to kick off our fifth annual Halloween Horrorthon event with a 40th anniversary celebration as A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2 receives the patented Film Effect Treatment!! In Elm Street 2, a teenage boy is haunted in his sleep by the dream...
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Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight (1995)
"FASTEN YOUR DROOL CUPS AND READY YOUR VOMIT BAGS...WE'RE GOING TO THE MOVIES! FRIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION...I CALL THIS ONE, DEMON KNIGHT." Ed & Andrew are tapping into their childhood for this edition of the podcast as they're celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tales From the Crypt's feature…
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Den of Thieves (2018)
"WE'RE COP KILLERS NOW." On this edition of the podcast, Ed & Andrew are heading straight into the line of fire as they give the underrated Den of Thieves the Film Effect treatment, in conjunction with the release of the sequel!! In Den of Thieves, an elite unit of the LASD and the state's most...
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Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
"I DON'T WANNA SCARE ANYONE , BUT I'M GONNA GIVE IT TO YOU STRAIGHT ABOUT JASON. HIS BODY WAS NEVER RECOVERED FROM THE LAKE AFTER HE DROWNED. AND IF YOU LISTEN TO THE OLD-TIMERS IN TOWN, THEY'LL TELL YOU HE'S STILL OUT THERE..." Ed & Andrew are back for another installment in our "Friday the 13th...
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Dumb and Dumber (1994)
"IF I KNOW MARY AS WELL AS I THINK I DO, SHE'LL INVITE US RIGHT IN FOR TEA AND STRUMPETS." Jocelyn joins Ed for this edition of the podcast to discuss buddy comedies & Jim Carrey's breakthrough year of 1994 while giving Dumb and Dumber the Film Effect treatment for it's 30th anniversary!! In Dumb...
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Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
"THEY'RE NOT JUST REGULAR COPS, OK? THEY'RE SUPER COPS." With the first official episode of 2025, Ed & Andrew are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Axel Foley a month late, but that's not stopping them from giving Beverly Hills Cop the full Film Effect treatment!! In Beverly Hills Cop, a...
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Friday the 13th (1980)
"THIS PLACE IS CURSED...CURSED...IT'S GOT A DEATH CURSE!" On a very special "Friday the 13th" edition of the podcast, Ed & Andrew are kicking off the upcoming 45th anniversary of the Friday the 13th franchise by giving the original 1980 film our signature treatment!! In Friday the 13th, a group…
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Thanksgiving (2023) w/ Stew from Stew World Order
"THIS YEAR, THERE WILL BE...NO LEFTOVERS!!" For this belated-"Thanksgiving Hangover" edition of the show, Stew from Stew World Order returns to join Ed in giving thanks as they give Eli Roth's holiday horror film Thanksgiving our signature Film Effect Treatment!! In Thanksgiving, after a Black...
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The Guest (2014)
"BLOWJOB SHOTS FOR THE LADIES AND A COSMOPOLITAN FOR EACH OF THE GUYS." On this edition of the podcast, Ed's joined by a returning Corey to break down & give Adam Wingard's The Guest our patented Film Effect Treatment!! In The Guest, a string of mysterious deaths leads a teenager to become...
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Sleepy Hollow (1999)
"THE HORSEMAN COMES...AND TONIGHT HE COMES FOR YOU!" Jocelyn & Andrew return to the podcast to join Ed in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow by giving the film our signature Film Effect Treatment on this episode of the show!! In Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane is sent to...
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Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) w/ Vern from Cinema Recall
"HEY, YOU WANNA SEE SOMETHING REALLY SCARY?" Ed's joined by returning guest Vern, from "Cinema Recall", to talk about our all-time favorite anthology films & give 1983's Twilight Zone: The Movie our patented Film Effect Treatment on the final "Horrorthon" episode of the season!! In Twilight Zone:...
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Children of the Corn (1984) w/ Pete from Middle Class Film Class
"HE'S ALWAYS BEEN HERE, JUST LIKE HE WHO WALKS BEHIND THE ROWS." Pete from "Middle Class Film Class" joins Ed on this "Horrorthon Hangover" entry to talk corn, religion, and rebellious gingers as they give Stephen King's Children of the Corn the Film Effect Treatment!! In Children of the Corn, a...
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Burnt Offerings (1976) w/ Kev & Erin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die
"...AND THIS HOUSE WILL BE HERE LONG, LONG AFTER YOU HAVE DEPARTED" On this "Horrorthon Hangover" episode, Ed's joined by Kev & Erin, from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die, to talk all about haunted house films while they give Dan Curtis' sole theatrical release, Burnt Offerings, the Film Effect...
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The Funhouse (1981) w/ Stew from Stew World Order
"WHO WILL DARE TO FACE THE CHALLENGE OF THE FUNHOUSE? WHO IS MAD ENOUGH TO ENTER THAT WORLD OF DARKNESS?" Stew, from his show "Stew World Order", returns to the podcast to join Ed as they talk 80s horror, slashers, and makeup effects galore while giving Tobe Hooper's The Funhouse the Film Effect...
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Jeepers Creepers (2001) w/ Sean from Review It Yourself
"YOU KNOW THE PART IN SCARY MOVIES WHEN SOMEBODY DOES SOMETHING REALLY STUPID AND EVERYBODY HATES THEM FOR IT? THIS IS IT." On this "Horrorthon" episode of the podcast, Ed's joined by Sean, from his podcast "Review It Yourself", to sit down and give Jeepers Creepers the Film Effect Treatment for...
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Friday the 13th (2009)
"HIS NAME WAS JASON...AND TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY" Ed & Andrew are heading back to camp for this "Horrorthon" edition of the podcast, to reminisce & give the Friday the 13th remake from 2009 the full-Film Effect Treatment!! In Friday the 13th, a group of young adults visit a boarded up campsite…
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Madman (1981)
"HEY MARZ...MADMAN MARZ...HERE WE ARE, COME AND GET US, MADMAN!!" On this "Horrorthon" episode, we're talking about one of the two Cropsey legend-inspired slasher films from 1981 as we give Madman our Film Effect Treatment!! Madman focuses on an axe-wielding murderer named Madman Marz who, after...
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
"THIS...IS GOD" We're not only kicking off our fourth annual "Horrorthon" event with this episode, but we're also ringing in a brand new season of the podcast as we conquer our nightmares to give Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street the full Film Effect Treatment!! In A Nightmare on Elm Street…
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Tango & Cash (1989) w/ Pete from Middle Class Film Class
"WE'RE GONNA GET FUBAR NOW!" It's the oldest cop routine in the book when Pete from Middle Class Film Class stops by to help Ed & Justin give the final action film of the 80's, Tango & Cash, the Film Effect Treatment!! In Tango & Cash, a pair of rival police detectives are forced to work together...
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The Lost Boys (1987)
"DRINK THIS, MICHAEL...BECOME ONE OF US!" Bottoms up as Ed's joined by returning cohost Jeff to talk boardwalks, saxophones, video stores & vampires as they give 1987's The Lost Boys our signature Film Effect Treatment!! In The Lost Boys, two brothers quickly discover that the California beach…
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Speed (1994)
POP QUIZ HOTSHOT! Ed & his brother Andrew are teaming up for this edition of the podcast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jan de Bont's Speed by giving the 1994 action classic our patented Film Effect Treatment!! In Speed, a young police officer must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus...
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) w/ Kev & Erin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die
On this episode, we're continuing the "Halfway to Halloween" festivities as Ed's joined by Kev & Erin (from their show The Podcast That Wouldn't Die) to give Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 our Film Effect Treatment!! In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, a radio host is victimized by the...
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Halloween (2007) w/ Jonathan from Crazy Train Radio
We're celebrating "Halfway to Halloween" on this episode of the podcast as Ed's joined by Jonathan (from his show Crazy Train Radio) to give Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of Halloween the Film Effect Treatment!! In Rob Zombie's Halloween, after being committed for 15 years, Michael Myers escapes from...
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Chronicles of Chucky: A Child's Play Retrospective
We're back with another popular horror franchise retrospective...this time with Ed once again being joined by Kev (from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die), Pete (from Middle Class Film Class), Stew (from Stew World Order), and special guest Carlo (from The Movie Loot) as they collectively talk about...
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Aliens (1986)
It's GAME OVER for this edition of the podcast as Ed & Andrew celebrate 'Alien Day' a week late with an episode giving James Cameron's explosive sequel Aliens The Film Effect Treatment!! In Aliens...decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact…
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Predator (1987)
On this edition of the podcast, Ed's joined by his brother Andrew to tackle the 1987 sci-fi action classic film Predator as it's finally given the signature Film Effect Treatment!! In Predator, a team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an...
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Ghostbusters (1984)
We're back with all-new, weekly shows as Justin & Ed get together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters with an extended episode discussing the 1984 horror-comedy classic in detail as well as the franchise as a whole & what it means to us!! In Ghostbusters, three parapsychologists...
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Unlawful Entry (1992)
Justin joins Ed this week to talk rage & obsession, as displayed by Ray Liotta, while giving 1992's underrated thriller Unlawful Entry, from director Jonathan Kaplan, our patented Film Effect Treatment!! Unlawful Entry involves a couple who befriend a lonely policeman, only for him to develop an...
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Child's Play 2 (1990)
We're celebrating the third anniversary of The Film Effect Podcast with an episode that's been teased for months as Ed & Corey give one of their personal favorite horror films, 1990's Child's Play 2, the signature Film Effect Treatment!! In Child's Play 2, Charles Lee Ray (better known as Chucky)...
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FEWERcast 52: The 2024 Academy Award Nominations
On this shortened episode of FEWERcast, Ed & Justin talk about this year's Academy Award nominations, that were announced this week...including a breakdown of the main categories (along with our early predictions), who were snubbed, and what surprised us after reading the nominations on Tuesday!!...
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FEWERcast 51 (1-20-24)
It's another edition of the Film Effect Weekly Entertainment Recap podcast (also known as FEWERcast for all intents and purposes) and even though we're short-handed this week, a "bite-size edition" of the show will suffice...still featuring the latest in various entertainment & film industry news...
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Surviving the Game (1994)
It's the first Film Effect episode of 2024, so Ed & Justin are kicking things off with a wild one as they give Ernest Dickerson's insane sophomore feature, Surviving the Game, a Film Effect Treatment to remember!! In Surviving the Game, a homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of...
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FEWERcast 50: Our Favorite Films of 2023
Do not adjust your computers or phones. The rumors are true. We are BACK with a special episode in which we're discussing our favorite films of 2023. The gang's all here for this special return episode of the Film Effect Weekly Entertainment Recap podcast!! Episode Directory: *Intro 00:00 *How We...
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Cobra (1986)
On the second part of our "Film Effect Christmas" edition of the podcast, Ed & Justin are celebrating the festivities with Marion Cobretti as they spend the final episode of 2023 giving the 1986 Christmas classic Cobra the Full Film Effect Treatment!! In Cobra, a tough-on-crime street cop must...
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
On this special "Film Effect Christmas" edition of the podcast, Ed & Jocelyn are bringing some Halloween cheer to the Holiday season as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by giving the classic our signature Film Effect Treatment!! In The Nightmare...
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Urban Legend (1998)
On this episode, Ed & Corey are still in "Horrorthon" mode with their selection this week...celebrating the 25th anniversary of the unique late 90s slasher, Urban Legend, by giving the Jamie Blanks-directed flick our patented Film Effect Treatment!! In Urban Legend, a college student suspects a...
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Blood Rage (1987) w/ Special Guest Josh G. from Your Next Favorite Movie
Get out the leftovers & give thanks because we're still celebrating Thanksgiving with this edition of the podcast as Ed, Justin, and Josh G. (from Your Next Favorite Movie) get together to give the holiday slasher flick Blood Rage the Film Effect Treatment!! In Blood Rage, a woman and her adult…
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Judgment Night (1993)
Ed & Corey learn the true meaning of "wrong place/wrong time" when they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Stephen Hopkins' Judgment Night by giving the urban thriller the full Film Effect Treatment!! In Judgment Night, four young friends, while taking a shortcut en route to a local boxing match,...
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An American Werewolf in London (1981) w/ Special Guest Stew from Stew World Order
Beware the moon with this Horrorthon Leftovers edition of the podcast as Ed's joined by Stew from Stew World Order to give John Landis' 1981 classic, An American Werewolf in London, the Film Effect Treatment!! In An American Werewolf in London, two American college students, on a walking tour of...
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Night of the Creeps (1986)
Halloween may be over and Thanksgiving may be coming, but we're continuing Season of the Horrorthon throughout November with Horrorthon Leftovers.. "Thrill me", with this episode of the podcast, as Ed & Justin "Scream Like Banshees" while giving Fred Dekker's Night of the Creeps the full Film...
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The Halloween Chronicles: From Shape to Shamrock
For this special "Halloween" edition of the podcast, Ed is joined by Kev (from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die), Pete (from Middle Class Film Class), Stew (from Stew World Order), and special guest Carlo (from The Movie Loot) as they collectively discuss each entry of the ever-so-popular Halloween...
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Fright Night (1985) w/ Special Guest The Verne from Cinema Recall
Seeing is believing, with this Season of the Horrorthon episode, because Ed's joined by special guest The Verne (from Cinema Recall) to give Tom Holland's vampiristic horror classic, Fright Night, the Film Effect Treatment!! In Fright Night, a teenager believes that the newcomer in his…
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Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday (1993) w/ Special Guest Adam Marcus
On this episode of Season of the Horrorthon, Ed celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jason Goes To Hell and gives it the signature "Film Effect Treatment" along with the director himself, Mr. Adam Marcus!! Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday follows Jason's spirit as it possesses various people to...
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A Conversation With: Academy Award Winner Howard Berger
We're back with an all new episode in our "A Conversation With..." series!! On this edition, Ed sits down to have a conversation with Academy Award Winning Makeup Artist Howard Berger from KNB FX, making his return to the podcast!! Ed & Howard chat it up about everything from the ongoing strike…
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Psycho (1960) w/ Special Guest Carlo from The Movie Loot
For this special Season of the Horrorthon episode, Ed is joined by Carlo (from his show The Movie Loot) to give Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho the full Film Effect Treatment!! In Psycho, a Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel...
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The Exorcist (1973)
We're kicking off Season of the Horrorthon, our third annual Halloween Horrorthon event on the podcast, with a special 50th anniversary episode on one of the greatest horror films of all time, The Exorcist!! In The Exorcist, a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, driving her mother to...
About this show
The Film Effect Podcast is a weekly show that’s 100% dedicated to the art & history of film. It’s the culmination of one’s love for cinema…Each week, we take a particular film and give it “The Film Effect Treatment”: our version of a deep-dive that goes above & beyond to cover additional areas you typically wouldn’t get on a regular movie podcast (such as complete box office info, our first time experiences, changes we’d make with a crystal ball, ounces of trivia, and more!)Get to know the films you adore, a little more, with The Film Effect Podcast: Deep Dives/Top Fives/Good Vibes
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