Podcast – Geek Nerdery

October means it’s time to celebrate the work of some horror directors. First up, we’re heading back to the 1950s to check out the work of celebrated gimmick filmmaker William Castle. Vincent Price invites us out to his spooky haunted house film HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. Then Vincent Price discovers where terror comes from in … Continue reading House On Haunted Hill & The Tingler →

We close out Swayze September with some of his lesser-celebrated roles. First up, pure water becomes scarce after World War III, and only one man can protect the only source of pure water left in STEEL DAWN. Then things get brain achy as Swayze plays a child predator in DONNIE DARKO.

We keep Swayze September rolling but also pay tribute to the recently passed wrestling legend Terry Funk. First up, we are put in charge of a new nightclub in ROAD HOUSE. Then we time travel with Klaus Kinski in TIMESTALKERS.

Swayze September rolls on as we talk about two films about rescuing POWs from Vietnamese camps. First up, Gene Hackman recruits a group of soldiers to free his son in UNCOMMON VALOR. Then Stallone goes full Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II.

This episode weirdly starts out salute to Patrick Swayze, as we don’t know until the very end that we’re doing Swayze September. First, we head over to the outback as we take over a creepy retirement home in NEXT OF KIN. Then we take our street smarts and become a cop in Chicago looking for … Continue reading Next Of Kin (1982) & Next Of Kin (1989) →

This skeezy episode we’re checking out two exploitation films about weirdo brothers kidnapping women. First up we lament the ripping off of PSYCHO in SCHOOLGIRLS IN CHAINS. Then we wonder what the point is in MOTHER’S DAY.

In the 80s, gangs were the biggest problem facing every single high school in America. Let’s take a look at two examples of this problem. First up we welcome Jim Belushi to try and clean up the hallways of an inner city school with THE PRINCIPLE. Then we are ready for a fight in 3:15 … Continue reading 3:15 The Moment Of Truth & The Principal →

This episode it’s all about Martin Scorcese films with Robert DeNiro as an obsessive psychopath. First up, we look at how an obsessive Robert DeNiro takes on pimps and politicians in TAXI DRIVER. Then we see how DeNiro deals with obsessive fandom in THE KING OF COMEDY.

We’re in double trouble as Noah picks two movies starring The Barbarian Brothers. First up, it’s double the Conan, double the fun in THE BARBARIANS. Then we hit the road as the brothers are truckers that try and stop a corporation from stealing an electronic device for evil means in THINK BIG.

Two films with Gothic in the title. Good enough right? First up we end up at a creepy house in the middle of the woods with creepy adult children in AMERICAN GOTHIC. Then we get literary as Mary Shelly has a frightful night in GOTHIC.

This episode is all about creepy and crawly things as we first look at how mean electrified worms can get in SQUIRM. Then we deal with cockroaches in THE NEST.

We’re checking out two Don Bluth animated features. As a bonus, Dom DeLuise is in both! First up we immigrate from Russia in the hopes of there being no cats in AN AMERICAN TAIL. Then we try and move our house with the use of an amulet in THE SECRET OF NIMH.

It’s time for some monkey movies on the podcast! First up, we summon bugs with Jennifer Connelly in PHENOMENA. Then we head to Zod’s mansion and watch Elizabeth Shue work with monkeys in LINK.

It’s time to look at some Karate Kid ripoff movies. First up, Jonathan Brandis learns from Chuck Norris how to handle bullies in SIDEKICKS. Then some unknown guy learns how to handle bullies from Billie Blanks in SHOWDOWN!

We’re looking at evil clowns in this episode. First, we see what happens when a clown returns from the dead to get revenge in STITCHES. Then we find out about a cursed clown suit that turns people into demons in CLOWN.

This is being released on May 27th totally on purpose because it is the 35th anniversary of Killer Klowns From Outer Space being released. It has nothing to do with being lazy and just not editing the show in a timely manner and this date proved to be a perfect time to release the episode. … Continue reading Killer Klowns From Outer Space & Morons From Outer Space →

We’re celebrating Clancy Brown with two of his genre films. First up, there can be only one as the Kurgin tries to stay immortal in HIGHLANDER. Then he tries to teach his stepson some manners and that sometimes Dead Is Better in PET SEMATARY 2.

This episode is all about bank robbers. First up Johnny Utah has to go undercover inside a group of surfers in POINT BREAK. Then we head to Vietnam and back with Chris Tucker in DEAD PRESIDENTS.

This episode we take a look at two films where our heroes are running to something or away from something. First up, Beau Bridges is a judge who is forced to find the evidence to convict a killer, or his wife dies, in SEVEN HOURS TO JUDGMENT. Then, Andrew McCarthy finds a briefcase full of … Continue reading Seven Hours To Judgment & Night Of The Running Man →

This week we’re reviewing films from one of our favorite comedic actors in John Ritter. First up, we take a look at a superhero film that sees John Ritter take on the persona of Captain Avenger in HERO AT LARGE. Then John Ritter is fearing for his life in DEAD HUSBANDS.

Tonight, Bryan and I say goodbye. Last year we set out on a journey to see how well some of the highest (and lowest) regarded horror movies stood up to the viewing of a newbie to horror. There were some surprises along the way for sure. And while there are plenty more movies to watch, … Continue reading The Bride of Frankenstein →

This week Bryan wanted something fun, so we decided to take some liberties with the term “classic” and watch Night of the Creeps.

We’re talking about two films that don’t involve Denzel Washington. First up some soldiers get brainwashed in THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE. Then a girl goes missing and the only one that can save her is . . . Scott Glen in MAN ON FIRE.

We’re taking a look at two films based on S.E. Hinton books that were adapted to the big screen by Francis Ford Coppola. First up we try to stay golden in THE OUTSIDERS. Then things get desaturated in RUMBLE FISH.

We’re checking out two Spierig Brothers films. We take a look at their early outing with THE UNDEAD. Then we jump ahead slightly as we talk about their unusual vampire film DAYBREAKERS.

This week we’re looking at the kids of famous filmmakers. First up is the Brandon Cronenberg film about people’s obsessions with celebrity in ANTIVIRAL. Then Jennifer Lynch takes us in the home of a twisted serial killer that is unsurprisingly played by Vincent D’ Onofrio in CHAINED.

To celebrate Jamie Lee Curtis winning an Oscar, we’re reviewing two of her earlier films. It’s time for the big night as we get dressed up for PROM NIGHT. Then it’s our first day on the job when we face off against a robber in BLUE STEEL. Congrats Jamie Lee!

It’s FINALLY the end of Fanuary. Noah decided we should do a couple of found-footage movies. First up is a mysterious mass killing in SAVAGELAND. Then people keep disappearing and reappearing in HOWARD’S MILL.

This week we finally get around to watching Angela Bettis in one of the greatest under the radar horror movies of all time, May.

This week we travel back to 1976 to learn why children are literally the worst.

It’s meta week here during Fanuary. First up we go where no man has gone before in GALAXY QUEST. Then we pack plenty of bean curd as we head off to fight monsters in a mine in MY NAME IS BRUCE.

It’s week 2 of Fanuary! This time we’re looking at two high-octane action films. Things go all Point-Of-View with HARDCORE HENRY. Then we marvel at the transformation of Bob Odenkirk and get excited by Christopher Lloyd in NOBODY.

It’s Fanuary on the podcast as we take some listener suggestions. First up is the Netflix Spanish film THE PLATFORM. Get locked in prison? Try eating a limited amount of food and see what happens. Then instead of prison, we go to an experimental island where they try out different drugs to varying results. Some … Continue reading The Platform & Spiderhead →

Gary Busey sweeps in this week to help save us. First up he plays a Vietnam Vet who returns home to find his town overrun with criminals. The only man he can trust is his best friend Yaphet Kotto in EYE OF THE TIGER. Then he plays a Vietnam Vet who returns home to find … Continue reading Eye Of The Tiger & Chrome Soldiers →

This week we finally get around to letting Bryan watch House of 1000 Corpses. It’s been a long time since Scott has seen this one as well, so come see if it holds up for him too.

Noah shows up late so Doug and Bryan discuss the recent issues with WWE. We finally do get around to chatting about the movies. First, we enter a mental hospital with minimal security in ALONE IN THE DARK. Then we face off against fascists while hunkering down in an apartment building in SIEGE.

This week we dive into the Japanese horror phenomenon with the 2004 American remake of The Grudge.

We’re looking at two films about phone lines. First up, someone is killing phone sex operators in OUT OF THE DARK. Then Freddy directs a movie about a kid calling a hotline to learn his horoscope, for evil, in 976 EVIL.

This week Scott’s joined by special guest, Doug. We discuss Lucio Fulci’s Zombie and discuss why all movies need to have a scene of a shark fighting a zombie.

It’s time to ring in the new year with two themed horror films. First up we visit an abandoned resort and teleport back to the 50s in BLOODY NEW YEAR. Then we stumble upon a random building and . . . well . . . we don’t know what happens really in GHOSTKEEPER. Happy New … Continue reading Bloody New Year & Ghostkeeper →

This week we tackle another essentail horror movie that Bryan has somehow never seen, Psycho.

This week we take a look back at the 1974 holiday favorite, Black Christmas.

It’s our Christmas Episode! We’re joined by Scott and later Bryan from the Fresh Brains Podcast. First up we review the theatrical Santa movie VIOLENT NIGHT. Then we get our drinking on with a robotic Santa in CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS. After that Bryan joins us for a fun segment where we all pitch our own … Continue reading Violent Night & Christmas Bloody Christmas →

It’s bigfoot week on the show. We look at the John Lithgow classic HARRY AND THE HENDERSON. Then we talk about the Canadian sex comedy FROSTBITE. After that, we talk about the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL, GODZILLA vs. KONG, and TERRIFIER 2.

We’re taking a look at some vampire films this week that takes a twist on old vampire lore. First up, we look at old artifacts that can make you want blood in CRONOS. Then a strange girl moves in next door and convinces a young boy to stand up for himself in LET THE RIGHT … Continue reading Cronos & Let The Right One In →

We’re going back to high school with kids that have crazy powers. First up, things get inappropriate when Scott Baio develops telekinesis in ZAPPED. Then we rocket off to a superhero high school in the sky with Kurt Russell in SKY HIGH.

This week come get a double dose of Bryan as we’re joined by special guest Bryan Wolford and discuss The Return of the Living Dead. Can you handle this much Bryan? Honestly, I doubt it.

Once again, Bryan is MIA and Noah fills in. This week he brings The Toxic Avenger with him in an attempt to sway Scott to the ways of Troma. After mild protest, Scott remembers that he and Noah both love the same shitty movies and settles in.

It’s drug week here on the show. And in typical form there is a technical glitch that made us lose part of the show. So try and listen as we talk about SPUN and THE SALTON SEA.

Join us as we get surprisingly intellectual (at least for us) as we try to dissect the original 1992 Candyman.