IVault Dwellers Podcast

Welcome back to Camp IVault Lake. 🔪🌲Releasing on 2/13 — because there’s no better day — Episode 010 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast completes our Friday the 13th franchise coverage.We recap every film from the 1980 original through the 2009 reboot and deliver our official IVault rankings & picks.We begin inside the original IVault deep inside Howdy Studios as Dustin, Austin & Rachel — joined by Luke and Lou the IVault Dog — revisit:🩸 Friday the 13th (1980)🩸 Friday the 13th Part 2🩸 Friday the 13th Part 3🩸 Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter🩸 Friday the 13th: A New Beginning🩸 Friday the 13th: Jason LivesThen… the IVault transforms.We transition into the newly renovated IVault — Howdy Studios 2.0 — and officially welcome Emma back inside as we break down the remaining entries:🔪 The New Blood🔪 Jason Takes Manhattan🔪 Jason Goes to Hell🔪 Jason X🔪 Freddy vs. Jason🔪 Friday the 13th (2009 Reboot)And finally…🎭 IVault Dweller Rankings — Best to Worst (all 12 films)🎭 IVault Picks — Franchise score out of 13 Jason Masks🐶 Lou’s Jason RatingThis isn’t a film-by-film deep dive — it’s the complete franchise recap and ranking event.From Crystal Lake to Manhattan… from Hell to space… every sequel gets its moment before we lock in our final verdict.The camp is open.The masks are on.The rankings are sealed.Unlock the IVault… and survive Camp IVault Lake. 🔓

Welcome back inside the IVault. Every 27 years, something wakes up… and Derry remembers whether it wants to or not. 🎈In Episode 009 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast, hosts Dustin, Austin, Rachel & Emma, with Luke and Lou the IVault Dog, return to the world of IT to break down HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry — the chilling prequel series that dives deep into the town’s buried history long before the Losers’ Club ever faced Pennywise.🩸 Inside the IVault:• Full series recap & timeline breakdown• Episode-by-episode discussion• Expanded IT mythology & Pennywise origins• Connections to IT Chapter One & Chapter Two• Stephen King universe callbacks• Hidden details, goofs & eerie symbolism• Official IVault Verdict — Red Balloon & Lou's Pennywise ratingsThis isn’t just the story of a monster — it’s the story of a town that learns to ignore evil, excuse violence, and forget its past. From Derry’s darkest cycles to the fear that feeds what lurks below, we unpack why Derry itself may be the real villain.Lock the doors. Keep your feet off the drains.Unlock the IVault… and YOU'LL FLOAT TOO! 🔓

🔓 Welcome back inside the IVault Dwellers Podcast — where the lights are low, the vault is locked, and the vibes are pure horror chaos.Tonight we’re switching it up. No movie review… no paranormal case… just MEN vs WOMEN in a full-blown HORROR TRIVIA SHOWDOWN.🎃 Teams• Team Men: Dustin, Austin & Luke• Team Women: Rachel, Emma & Lou (honorary girl tonight 🐾)⚔️ What’s Inside This Episode• Two full rounds of horror trivia — slashers, monsters, found footage, paranormal, remakes, final girls, and deep-cut horror facts• Quick reactions + mini discussions when we’ve seen the movie (or when someone definitely hasn’t 😅)• Score updates, trash talk, and the kind of chaos only the IVault can contain• Highlights include questions from: Ghost Ship, Hostel/Cabin Fever, Evil Dead, The Thing, Hellraiser, Scream, Dream Warriors, Goosebumps, IT, Friday the 13th, The Mist, Rob Zombie films, Ma, Lake Placid, Ed Gein, Abbott & Costello, Tales from the Crypt, Drag Me to Hell, The Lost Boys, Cabin in the Woods, and way more.💬 JOIN THE CHAOSWho should’ve won?Team Men 🧟‍♂️ or Team Women 🔪 — or Team “Everyone Needs a Rewatch”?Drop your answers AND your horror trivia questions in the comments. If you want another showdown, we’ll lock it in again.🔔 New episodes drop Sundays @ 6 PM ESTUntil then… stay spooky, stay safe, and unlock the vault if you dare.

Welcome back inside the vault. Episode 007 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast carves into Thanksgiving (2023) — Eli Roth’s brutal holiday slasher that turns Black Friday chaos into a full-blown revenge nightmare. Join hosts Dustin, Austin, Rachel & Emma, with appearances by Luke and Lou, as we break down one of the most savage modern holiday horror films in recent years.We walk through the full movie breakdown — the Plymouth Pilgrim killer, the aftermath of the Black Friday riot, the escalating revenge kills, and how the film blends classic slasher energy with modern brutality. We cover cast highlights, behind-the-scenes facts, trivia, goofs, standout moments, and our official IVault Star & Bone Ratings.Whether you’re here for the kills, the commentary, or the holiday horror chaos — unlock the IVault and crawl inside. 🔓👻📅 Episode #008 @ 6 PM EST — SUNDAY!

Welcome back inside the vault. Episode 006 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast takes us into the chaos of The Forever Purge (2021) — the night that didn’t end… and the point where the entire franchise breaks wide open. Join hosts Dustin, Austin, Rachel & Emma, with appearances by Luke and Lou, as we dive into the fifth film’s escalating violence, political unraveling, and the series’ most brutal take on Purge philosophy yet.We walk through the full movie breakdown — Adela, Juan, Dylan, the Ever After Purge movement, the collapse of the NFFA, and the nationwide takeover that pushes the Purge beyond anything seen before. We cover cast details, behind-the-scenes facts, trivia, goofs, standout moments, and our official IVault Star & Bone Ratings for The Forever Purge.Then we close the series with a full Franchise Recap — revisiting all five movies, comparing themes, characters, story arcs, scares, best villains, best masks, and how each film stacks up. We wrap things up with the IVault Franchise Star & Bone Ratings, ranking the Purge series from the original 2013 film all the way through Forever.Whether you're here for the chaos, the commentary, or the carnage — unlock the IVault and crawl inside. 🔓👻

Welcome back inside the vault. On Episode 005 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast, we head straight into the origin story of the entire franchise — The First Purge (2018). Join hosts Dustin, Austin, Rachel & Emma, with special appearances by Luke and Lou, as we break down the night Staten Island became the NFFA’s testing ground for legalized chaos.We go through the movie scene by scene — Dmitri, Nya, Isaiah, the experiment participants, the government setup, the social pressure campaign, the escalation into full-blown violence, and how this prequel reframes everything that comes after. We also hit cast breakdowns, behind-the-scenes facts, trivia, goofs, standout moments, and our official IVault Star & Bone Ratings for the fourth entry in the Purge series.Whether you're here for the screams, the storytelling, or the franchise deep dive — unlock the IVault and crawl inside. 🔓👻📅 Next Sunday @ 6 PM EST — EP #006: The Forever Purge (2021) & Franchise Recap & Ratings

“Blessed be our New Founding Fathers… may God be with you all.” 🔊Episode 004 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast dives into The Purge: Election Year (2016) — the political thriller that answers many of the questions raised in the first two films.Join Dustin, Austin, Rachel (with Lou), Emma, and Luke as they break down:🗳️ Film Overview• Senator Charlie Roan’s campaign to end the Purge• Leo Barnes’ return as her security chief• NFFA corruption, assassination attempts & political agendas• Why masks, immunity removal, and propaganda escalate in this installment🔪 Deep Dive Topics• Real-world 2025 unemployment + crime facts vs. fictional stats• Themes: voter suppression, religious extremism, tourism murders, class warfare• Character breakdowns (Roan, Leo, Joe, Marcos, Laney, Minister Owens, the Kiss-Me schoolgirl gang, snipers, mercenaries & more)• Behind-the-scenes facts: 49-day shoot, DC extras, cut scenes, NC-17 version• Trivia: continuity errors, missing wounds, set reuse, filming chaos, explosions• Viral costumes (Kiss Me mask, purge girls, neon cars)• Franchise evolution and why Election Year was nearly the FINAL film⭐ Panel Ratings:Luke’s rating, Lou’s bone score, Emma’s, Austin’s, Rachel’s and Dustin’s final thoughts — which explain why this is many of the hosts’ favorite Purge entry.Unlock the vault… crawl inside… and VOTE or DIE. 🗳️🔓📅 Up Next:EP #005 – The First Purge (2018) premieres next Sunday @ 6 PM EST.🎬 If you missed it:Our new VLOG #001 – SWO Recap: Never Say Die! premiered Friday 11/21 @ 6 PM along with the official video for “Never Say Die!” over on @TheHardyFan863 Don’t forget to check them out!

“This is NOT a test…” 🔊Episode 003 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast begins with corrupted footage, an IVAULT ERROR 404, and a night-vision studio feed — but the show MUST go on.Join Dustin, Austin, Rachel (with Lou), Emma, and Luke as they break down The Purge: Anarchy (2014) in full detail:🔪 Topics Covered• Opening purge announcement & government propaganda• 2023 unemployment/poverty numbers vs. real-world stats• Mask symbolism, class warfare, militarized kill squads, human auctions• Why the sequel leaves the Sandins behind & expands into the open city• Character breakdowns (Sergeant, Eva, Cali, Shane, Big Daddy, Carmelo, Dante Bishop & more)• Behind-the-scenes facts, filming in Los Angeles, real explosions, real riots during filming• Trivia, goofs, continuity errors, missing cars, reused shots• Story themes: systemic violence, government involvement, tourism murders, class targeting• The panel’s big questions about realism, trauma, clean-up, masks, character decisions, and worldbuilding• IVault Star Ratings & Lou’s Bone Rating👁️ End Discussion Includes:Would you go outside during purge night?Would you survive the city?What law would YOU purge?Why do people stop once the siren rings?Why no follow-up on previous characters?Comment below and tell us what YOU would do on purge night.Unlock the IVault… and crawl inside. 🔓📅 #004: The First Purge (2018) — Next Sunday LIVE @ 6 PM ESTThe origin of the experiment begins… you won’t want to miss it.

“This is not a test…” 🔊Welcome back inside the vault. Episode #002 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast kicks off the Purge movie review series with The Purge (2013).Hosts Dustin, Austin, Rachel & Emma, with Luke and Lou, break down the film from start to finish:Dustin opens with the full Emergency Broadcast System purge introEveryone talks about when they first saw the movie and how their opinions changed over timeDeep dive into the world setup: crime stats, propaganda, class control, eugenics themes and how the purge “economy” would actually workCast breakdown & connections: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Adelaide Kane, Edwin Hodge, the Polite Leader, neighbors and the Purger gangTalk about masks, sirens, blue flowers, security systems and how the gated neighborhood really worksTrivia & goofs: budget vs box office, the whole movie being in one house, ammo counts, missing daughter, siren timing, alternate scripts and test-screening changesRatings: star ratings + bone ratings from Lou, plus what worked, what didn’t, and how this first film sets up the rest of the franchiseBig questions: where would you hide during a real purge, would you participate, and what happens after the bodies and damage?Drop your thoughts in the comments:👉 What would you rate The Purge (2013)?👉 Where would YOU hide on purge night?👉 Did you notice anything we missed?Like, comment, subscribe — you found the key, now you’ve unlocked the vault.📅 #003 - The Purge: Anarchy Premieres Next Sunday @ 6 PM EST

🔓 The Vault Opens!Welcome to Episode 001 of the IVault Dwellers Podcast — where paranormal, horror, wrestling and music all collide inside one vault.Join hosts Dustin, Austin, Rachel & Emma (plus Luke and Lou the Vault Dog) as they:Introduce the idea of the “Four Vault Dwellers” across four generationsTalk favorite horror movies (Freddy, Lost Boys, Strangers, Chucky, slashers, etc.) and bands (Ice Nine Kills, Beartooth, Kix, Nirvana, Luke Combs and more)Share Halloween memories, chainsaw scares, and growing up with horrorDive into their paranormal group, YCPI (York County Paranormal Investigations), haunted tunnels, cemeteries, Ouija boards, seances and future investigation plans & vlogsTalk conventions like Steel City Con and meeting horror icons like Robert EnglundGo deep on wrestling: WWE vs. local SWO Wrestling, Benny Slater, Ace Dallas, Stan Stylez, SWO tickets vs WWE prices, and full match predictions for SWO: Back to BasicsPreview the upcoming Purge movie review seriesMention Dustin’s AI music as TheHardyFan863, the Drowning in Embers albums, and upcoming album “The Curse Ends With Me” tying into future episodesWhether you’re here for ghosts, slashers, metal riffs or suplexes, this is where it all starts — unlock the vault and crawl inside.Like, comment and subscribe and tell us:👉 Your favorite horror movie👉 Whether you’ve ever been to an indie wrestling show👉 If you’d watch our SWO and paranormal vlogshttps://www.youtube.com/@IVaultDwellersPodcast