Dudes of the Dead

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.As we approach the end of Season 9 we’ve pulled an episode from the archives…our Top 10 Favourites of all time. This is not “the ten best ever horror films”, rather our individual top 10 films that had an impact on us or were unforgettable. They’re also pretty damn good horror films. Drop a comment and tell us about your favourites. Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025. On this episode we’re having a look at the sequel to the 2019 sleeper hit Ready or Not. Is it bigger and better, or just bigger? Are you ready?Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.If you like a slow burn - that goes off the rails at the end -  and you like a movie that makes you do some of the work, then chances are you’ll like undertone. The unique premise and focus on sound design makes this film something unlike anything we've seen recently.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.Have you ever wanted to escape to a desert island? Have you wondered what that might be like if that boss that’s always berating you was also there? Maniac and Leatherface discuss Sam Raimi’s Send Help.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.A scammer, a brain surgeon, and a devoted husband cross paths. Who knows what's in store? Have you ever noticed that sometimes everything looks good on paper, but just doesn't seem to gel? Find out what Leatherface and Maniac have to say about Twisted.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.Do you believe in conspiracy theories? Do you think that the corporate elite are a cancer on society? Bugonia might just be for you.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as they discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as the discuss this year’s new releases and some missed standouts from 2025.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be, to Season 9. This season we’re continuing our look at more recent horror releases.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. 2026 is looking to be an outstanding year for horror. Join Maniac and Leatherface as the discuss this year’s new releases.Don’t forget, if you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. And…We’ll see you in the aisles.

It's the end of Season 8!! Where did 2025 go??We covered a lot of ground this year and were excited to have a look back at our favourites of the year. We also take a moment to mention the most disappointing films for us this year. Thanks for taking the time to listen and follow. If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.Happy New Year! See you in 2026.

It's Season 8 and it's almost over!! This is the last regular episode of the season, and we'll be wrapping up with our top ten of the year.Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Are you a creature-feature fan? Have you seen any of the Universal monster movies? Have you seen any of the Hammer horror films? This episode has us talking about the latest release in a long line of films following the story, written by Mary Shelley.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Have you been "Stuckmanized"? If you have watched horror movie reviews on Youtube, you've probably seen a Chris Stuckman review but did you know that he's made a feature film? Have a listen to find out what Leatherface and Maniac thought of Stuckman's first feature, Shelby Oaks.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Horror fans are lucky enough to be living in a time when there is a renaissance for horror films. Arguably, The Conjuring (2013) is the film that started more than a decade of outstanding horror films. This episode, Maniac and Leatherface discuss the latest film in the franchise, Conjuring: Last Rites. Tune in and see whether you agree with our take on the “final” film in the franchise.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Sometimes you're not in the mood to see a full length feature...that's where shorts come in. Maniac and Leatherface were fortunate enough to attend the Vancouver Horror Show on Vancouver Island and it was fantastic! So much so, that we wanted to bring you some information about the festival and review 4 of the 9 shorts that we saw. Hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. If you'd like to watch the podcast, search for "Dudes of the Dead" on YouTube. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Have you ever driven somewhere and it seemed like it was taking longer than it should? This tightly knit thriller will have you wondering what happened.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. If you'd like to watch the podcast, search for "Dudes of the Dead" on YouTube. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Do you love RomComs? Do you love slashers? If so, you're gonna want to hear what Maniac and Leatherface have to say about this one!If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Maniac and I were very excited that an independent film-maker reached out and asked if we wanted to review and upcoming release. Sweet! Have a listen to hear what we thought about ZombieCon.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.MEA CULPA - this episode should have been released on Sep 1 but I somehow dropped the ball, so I'm releasing 2 episodes this week. Apologies if you were looking for Sep 1 and couldn't find it. EnjoyThis episode we have a discussion about Together. How close do you want to be to your significant other? This film might give you something to think about.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.This episode we have a discussion about Companion. What are your thoughts on AI and cyborgs/robots, whatever you want to call them. Is "Skynet" inevitable? Strap in and have a listen.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.Today we're discussing Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Do you believe in the redemptive power of music? Can it evoke good and evil? This movie tries to explore this issue, among others. Strap in and have a listenIf you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

It's Season 8!!Welcome--or welcome back, as the case may be. This season is all about the new scares. We're looking at some of the best new horror in 2025.How close are you to your partner? Would you like to be even closer? Maybe you should have a watch and listen to our discussion of Together...it may change your perspective!If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

Thank you for joining us in our look back at 80s horror. As the season draws to a close we're offering listeners our top picks for 80s horror.Join us next season when we're getting back to current films and will be looking at 2025.If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

We're approaching the end of Season 7 and our look at 80s horror. Are you afraid of dolls? Are you afraid of talking dolls possessed by the soul of a serial killer? This episode we discuss the OG Chucky film, Child's Play. Find out what Leatherface and Maniac think of this 80s icon.If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

If you're a regular listener, first of all, thank you, but you may have noticed that there was not an episode on May 21 and you would be correct! Leatherface dropped the ball on that one!We're approaching the end of Season 7 and our look at 80s horror. Today we're discussing David Cronenberg's Videodrome from 1983. Some consider this to be among his best films. Have you seen it? Have you watched any Cronenberg? Whether you're a fan or just curious, have a listen!If you like what you hear, please give the show a positive review to help others find us. See you in the aisles.

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. We don't do many "family friendly" movies but the 80s seems to have it's fair share of "kid horror". Special guest "Evil Emily" joins us on this episode to discuss the "minor classic", Gremlins, dir. by Joe Dante.If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Who knew that Canada produced a slasher in 1981. We discuss this "charming" Canadian small town slasher. Have a listen...you might be surprised at our discussion.If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. What do the Berlin Wall, H.P. Lovecraft, divorce and doppelgängers have in common? Find out this episode as Leatherface and Maniac have a discussion about Possession from 1981. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Have you ever wondered what slumber parties were like in the 80s? Wonder no more! Listen to this episode and you'll find out all you need to know.If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. This episode we're having a closer look at the classic, "cursed" film collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Give it a watch before you listen!If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Do you like vampire films? Do you love films set in NYC? Do you ever think, "I just can't get enough Nicolas Cage?" Maniac and Leatherface discuss the "unforgettable" Vampire's Kiss with an interesting performance from the "legendary" Nicolas Cage. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. This episode we take on two titans in the world of werewolves. We pit one film against another in several categories, including character, story, music and special f/x. Find out which werewolf came out on top!If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Ever watch a horror/western? Do you like Bill Paxton? I'm not sure this film is on everyone's radar, but have a listen to find out if you'd like this 80s gem. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. If you like your horror with a high dose of camp, then this might be the film for you! Maniac and Leatherface discuss the iconic Return...Does it hold up? Is it worth a watch? Listen in and find out.If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. "That house just doesn't want people." This is a Canadian gem that delivers what a good supernatural horror should: dread and unease. Find out our thoughts on this episode. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Next on our journey through the 80s is George A. Romero's Creepshow (1982). Does this King-Romero collaboration hold up nearly 45 years later? Does the vignette-style format work for the horror genre? Find out in this episode of Dudes. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

With rumours of a remake of Nosferatu being released this year, it seems like a great time to go back and look at the original. How does a film that's over a century old hold up? Find out what the dudes think in this episode.

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Our first bonus for this season is Robert Eggers's fourth feature: Nosferatu. Find out how we think it compares to the 1922 original, and to his other films. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Season 7 is upon us and we're looking at horror in the 80s. Put some more hair gel in, change into something neon and join us to explore 1980s horror. Our first movie is John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987). Can science help to prove the existence of the devil? Will Jameson Parker shave his moustache? We'll answer these questions in this episode. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Happy New Year! To wrap up Season 6 and kick off Season 7, Leatherface and Maniac are offering you their favourite horror films of the 2000s. As we approach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, we thought it would be fun to rank our favourite 25 films of the last 24 years. These aren't necessarily "the best" critical films, just the ones we like the most. ERRORS and OMISSIONS: The Craft is 1996, NOT 2009 (oops) Fairuza Balk is the actress Leatherface couldn't remember in The Craft. Amanda Seyfried is the actress Leatherface couldn't remember in Jennifer's Body. Slumdog Millionaire is the Danny Boyle film Maniac blanked on. As always, please like and subscribe and drop us a comment to say hi.

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Maniac and Leatherface lay down their favourite films of 2024. As a reminder, these are the films we enjoyed the most of what we were able to see this year. Not every film is available in our area, so please keep that in mind and enjoy :-) If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction.  Thank you for taking the time to listen, or watch on Youtube, this season. We love putting together this podcast and we hope that you'll join us again next season.

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) invites two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East) into his home for some music, blueberry pie, and engaging conversation. What could possibly go wrong? If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. When two consenting adults get together for some "fun", things aren't exactly as they first appear. Have a listen to hear what we thought of this whirlwind of a film. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Have you ever wanted something SO badly that you would do anything--almost--to make it happen? Terry is a young dancer trying to make it in NYC and she has some decisions to make If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. How do feel about spiders? They're beneficial, right? How about a REALLY big spider? Or, thousands of them? Get ready to have your skin crawl in this "versus" episode with two 2024 spider movies. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to be back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Imagine the worst violence you've seen in a movie! Can it get any worse? Can a film go too far? Join Maniac and Leatherface in this episode where we discuss the idea of going too far and all things Art the Clown and Terrifier. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Have you ever yearned for a younger, more beautiful version of yourself? This film explores that very concept and the unforeseen consequences. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. I always feel like there's someone watching me...Ishana Shyamalan --with a little help from the "other" Shyamalan-- makes her directorial debut, but is it worth a watch? If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. There is a town in North Ontario...(IYKYK) What if you took slasher tropes and turned them upside down? Intrigued? Find out our take on 2024's In a Violent Nature. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Are you an M. Night Shyamalan fan? Have you seen Trap? What did you think? Mike and Lee share the good, the bad, and the ugly about Shyamalan's latest on this episode of the Dudes. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction. 

Welcome, or welcome back, to Season 6! We're so excited to back with a new studio setup and all new releases for this season. Funny...my chest feels a little heavy...like something wants out. Is the latest instalment worth your time, and is it a worthy addition to the franchise? If you like what you hear, consider leaving a rating on your podcatcher of choice to help new listeners find us. If you'd prefer to watch the pod instead, we're on Youtube…just search Dudes of the Dead, and please like and subscribe to help those algorithms point new listeners in our direction.