The ghosts of your horror movie club explore a different sub-genre each month! Featuring creators from the spooky community, stoner filmmaker DeVaughn Taylor & film journalist Garrett McDowell discuss the recurring motifs of various sub-genres and what makes the best genre films work. New episodes every Tuesday! NOTE: We recommend starting at Season 2 (Ep60) as that's when Garrett joined and began our current format. Season 1 was the experimental phase haha NOTE: The first 99 episodes, we we ...
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Hi guys, welcome to GABRIEL SPECTER'S CORNER! This is where you would catch me share my thoughts on the gospel, societal issues and governace.
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The Epoch Times here serializes an adaptation from Chinese of the book How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World, by the editorial team of Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party.
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Garrett & DeVaughn enroll at Brookman University to discuss Goat, the film based on the true story memoir of the same name. We're discussing the cult-like nature of fraternities, toxic masculinity, and and the horrors of hazing rituals. Chug that beer, we're in for a bad time! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate u…
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MIDSOMMAR (2019) ft. Bailey Hunt // Student Bodies
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The boys are hopping on a plane to Sweden as we discuss Midsommar with Garrett's longest friend Bailey! We're unpacking the toxic relationship between Dani & Christian, "good for her" horror, and Ari Aster's impeccable filmmaking prowess. (exhales sharply, then inhales) New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 sta…
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This month we're reminiscing about the horrors of college as selected by Arthouse Cinema Patron and former guest Yutaka Tamanaha! The boys are first taking a look at the institutionalized horror in Master. Note that we recorded this before the election results, so apologies if this episode is a bit too relevant because DeVaughn is on his soap box i…
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The Horror Games (2024) ft. Dane McDonald // SCC #212
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Happy Halloween! We've got a special treat for you as DeVaughn, Garrett, and returning Specter Dane McDonald (Chasing Chalamet Podcast) to put some of your favorite horror icons through The Hunger Games. Pairing together heroes & villains from 5 different sub-genre districts, we're doing the whole event: The Reaping ceremony, the Tributes Parade, t…
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Early Christmas movie 3 months in a row? What's going on here!? The boys wrap up (buh dum tsss) their coverage on Art the Clown discussing his latest holiday romp Terrifier 3. Is this a great slasher series or are people just obsessed with Art? How many more films are we gonna get? Violence against children, perverting Christmas, and much more. Sho…
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TERRIFIER 2 (2022) ft. Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana // SCC #210
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The boys survive Art the Clown while dealing with grief & trauma in Terrifier 2. Ygraine (What a Scream, Gore Things) joins the discussion to talk increased blood, winged Final Girl Sienna Shaw, and of course the gratuitous runtime. Honk honk! New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend …
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It's time to dive into Art the Clown proper as the boys are joined by Zoë Rose Smith to discuss Terrifier. New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we keep the terror train rolling as we discuss Terrifier 2. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter T…
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ALL HALLOWS' EVE (2013) ft. Ariel Powers-Schaub // SCC #208
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This October we're bringing you tricks and treats! We kick off a month with Art the Clown with. his humble beginnings in the anthology film All Hallows' Eve. The boys are joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub (Pod and the Pendulum) to discuss her new sub-genre specific book Millenial Nasties, the characterization of Art the Clown, and the odd production of…
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SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999) ft. Kayte Terry // SepTimBurton
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We transition from September to October talking the Spooky Season staple, Sleepy Hollow. The boys are joined by Kayte Terry (Tender Subject, Fangs For the Memories) to discuss Tim Burton's darkest and most mature film. Topics include the gothic atmosphere, the differences in an American folk tlae, and the icon that is Miranda Richardson. Watch your…
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BATMAN RETURNS (1992) ft. Mike Snoonian // SepTimBurton
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Ho ho ho, the boys celebrate Christmas early by discussing Batman Returns. Mike Snoonian (Pod and the Pendulum) returns to weigh in on Burton's sexy take on the Caped Crusader. We're talking the horny love triangle, Keaton's take on Bruce Wayne, kink fetishes, and what it's like to live in Gotham City. Eat floor, high fiber! New episodes drop every…
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The boys sit down to discuss the ultimate goth babygirl, Edward Scissorhands. We're talking Frankenstein allegories, the impeccable production design, the colorful cast of characters, if this is actually a romance, and how this is Tim Burton's most personal film. Pour yourself a glass of "lemonade" and enjoy! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscr…
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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (2024) // Spoiler Free Mini-Review
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Taken from our Patreon show Watching the Watchlist, here's a spoiler-free review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fresh from the theater. We typically don't do negative reviews, but this one was personal and had to be talked about. We're talking the messy script, the lack of intention, and how the cast does their best to keep things afloat. You can hear …
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Burton, Burton, Burton! The boys summon up the goth Uncle of their childhood for a month of Tim Burton classics to kick off Spooky Season! First up is the kooky haunted house flick Beetlejuice. The boys discuss the iconography of the film, Burton as the ultimate gateway horror director, and the film's ever enduring legacy ahead of it's long awaited…
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The boys close out the Alien franchise with the newest entry from Fedé Alvarez. We're talking series callbacks, fan expectations, new Xeno lore, and discuss our individual rankings of the films. In space, no one can hear you scream...unless it's Garrett yelling at DeVaughn for his Aliens placement. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you …
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23 Minutes with Full Moon Pictures Creator Charles Band (QUADRANT Interview)
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Surprise! DeVaughn sat down with the legendary director/producer Charles Band to discuss his 400th film Quadrant being released under Full Moon Pictures' new sub-label Pulp Noir. A young gal obsessed with serial killers becomes one herself as she emboddies Jack the Ripper in a VR online universe. You can stream the film now on the Full Moon Feature…
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PROMETHEUS (2012) & ALIEN: COVENANT ft. Jay Krieger // Xenomorgust
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Ridley Scott returns to the franchise for two divisive prequel films! Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcast) returns to discuss Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. We're talking Scott's less-Alien focused lore decisions, fan response to these films, and get even more into the Xenomorph-pathogen-goo physiology. Gonna pull a David and commit a casua…
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ALIEN 3 (1992) & ALIEN RESURRECTION (1997) ft. Kat Hughes // Xenomorgust
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After another round of hyper-sleep, the boys are joined by Kat Hughes (The Hollywood News, Movies With Mummy) to discuss the messy entries Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection. We're talking the alternate cuts, the series tonal shifts, and how Ellen Ripley's life totally sucks ass. Who do we gotta fuck to get this podcast sponsored?! New episodes drop ev…
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ALIEN (1979) & ALIENS (1986) ft. Clayton Jones & Shawn Murphy // Xenomorgust
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It's our 200th episode! We're partying aboard the Nostromo as we kick off our month covering the Alien franchise, starting with a double-feature of Alien and the sequel Aliens. The boys are joined by Shawn & Clayton (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies) to talk Xenomorph lore, the series horror legacy, and the mother of space Ellen Ripley. Follow quar…
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While the boys cannot leave LA, we've avoidded the cults...for now. Garrett & DeVaughn wrap upour HollyWEIRD with an awkward dinner party discussing The Invitation. We discuss the social niceties of LA, the philosophy behind the cult, and how this film was an early template for grief porn in the 2010s. Don't drink the wine! New episodes drop every …
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Watching the Watchlist #8 (FLATLINERS, ANTIVIRAL, June Recap) // Patreon Clip
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Here's a clip from our monthly Patreon show Watching the Watchlist; where DeVaughn & Garrett recap their previous months on Letterboxd, discuss new releases, and assign each other first-time viewings off their respective watchlists. Here's DeVaughn's take on Joel Schumacher's stylish sci-fi horror Flatliners If you want to hear the full episode, su…
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It's time for another redux episode as DeVaughn & Garrett give Starry Eyes a proper review. The boys are discussing cringey starving artists, chasing ambitions in LA, and how eerie it is watching this in a post Me Too climate. Hail, Astraeus! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next …
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Surprise, little angels! We're taking an intermission from HollyWEIRD coverage to discuss the year's most anticipated horror film Longlegs. The boys are joined by serial Specter Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) to breakdown the marketing/hype, the unconventional storytelling, and the stunning performances by Monroe & Cage. We're just happy as peac…
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THEY LIVE (1988) ft. Josh Griffey // HollyWEIRD, California
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The boys are here to podcast and chew bubble game, but they're alll out of bubble gum. Josh Griffey (Film Alchemist Podcast) stops by (virtually) stops by Downtown LA to discuss They Live. We discuss random celebrity encounters, Carpenter's raging direction, and how this film hits a little too close to home 36 years later. Obey! New episodes drop e…
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The boys have returned home safely from their international travels and are ready to explore the horrors here in our city of Los Angeles! We set the tone with Peter Bogdanovich's Targets; where we discuss the parallel narratives, Roger Corman's involvement, and how films age & respond to tragedy. Snag a Baby Ruth if you're hungry! New episodes drop…
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KNIFE+HEART (2018) ft. Rocco T. Thompson // International Queer Horror
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We got one more stop in France for our International Pride tour as we discuss the porno-set giallo A Knife in the Heart. The boys are joined by Rocco T. Thompson (The Lady Killers Podcast) to discuss the pain of love, artistic expression through porn, and that chosen family takes many forms. If a dildo switchblade doesn't make this the gayest episo…
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Watching the Watchlist #7 (May Recap, THE STEPFORD WIVES, MY ANIMAL) // Patreon Clip
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Enjoy a clip from this month's Watching the Watchlist where Garrett & DeVaughn give their spoiler-free thoughts on In a Violent Nature before getting into their watchlist assignments. If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watch…
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TITANE (2021) ft. Yutaka Tamanaha // International Queer Horror
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This week is a biggie: after many name checks, it's finally time to cover Julia Ducournau's Titane for week 3 of international queer horror! We're talking about the many layers of body horror, gender identity exploration, and how this movie is a low key musical? Use protection, even when banging a car! Note: the film doesn't specify Alex's gender w…
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CALVAIRE (2005) ft. Ernesto Olivo // International Queer Horror
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After a some queer romance from South Korea, the pod is flying to the Belgian marshes to discuss Calvaire with Ernesto Olivo! We're discussing extreme loneliness, sexual repression, and some truly rancid vibes in this cursed film. TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault against a queer person. We also had some technical difficulties, Ernesto's audio is a b…
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The boys put on their best black leather and trudge through the rainy streets of Detroit as we watch The Crow. Press play on the movie when this track hits 00:00:45! Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and poll…
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THE HANDMAIDEN (2016) ft. Tori Potenza // International Queer Horror
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Happy Pride Month! This year our queer focus is international queer horror and we're starting off with a banger. Tori Potenza (Movie Jawn, Certified Forgotten) joins the boys to discuss Park Chan-wook's erotic thriller The Handmaiden. We're talking necessary sex scenes, Tarantino-esque storytelling, and the rich filmmaking on display. Put your favo…
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The boys examine the horror elements within one of their favorite films The Mask for DeVaughn's birthday cheat pick. We're discussing the gothic feel of Landfill City, the cartoon version of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and the most Jim Carrey performance there is. Somebody stop us! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate …
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Watching the Watchlist #6 (BRAINDEAD, EXCISION, April Recap) // Patreon Clip
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The boys give spoiler-free thoughts on new releases The Coffee Table, The First Omen, and Abigail. DeVaughn was assigned Peter Jackson's splatstick extravaganza Braindead from his watchlist, while Garrett checked out the bloody coming-of-age film Excision directed by Richard Bates Jr. If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Ente…
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TAMMY AND THE T-REX (1994) ft. Justin Nordell // DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty
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Hold onto your brains, the boys are joined by Justin Nordell to discuss another camp classic Tammy and the T-Rex. We're talking the film's scrappy production, Denise Richards' sincere performance, and selling this ridiculous romance. Chomp chomp! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! N…
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Happy belated Mother's Day, don't kill us! The boys discuss the underrated camp classic Serial Mom. We're talking true crime commentary, the brilliant performance by Kathleen Turner, and John Waters' iconic legacy of perverting sub-genres. Recycle...or else! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you…
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WOLF (1994) ft. Stephen Foxworthy // DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty
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We're celebrating DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty by talking about horror films from 1994 all month long! First up, Stephen Foxworthy (Disenfranchised Podcast) returns to discuss the "prestige" take on a monster movie classic with Mike Nichol's Wolf. We discuss the clashing tones, unique werewolf lore, and superhero movie tropes. It's a full moon tonight! …
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V/H/S Franchise Segments TIER LIST ft. Matt Donato // Creepy Collections
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Who doesn't love a project? Well, Garrett doesn't when it comes to doing a tier list of every individual segment from the V/H/S anthology franchise! Matt Donato willingly joins us on this 6 movie journey as we attempt to decide the best & worst short films the series has to offer. Be kind, please rewind! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe s…
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CAT'S EYE (1985) ft. Josh Bragg // Creepy Collections
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The boys dive into yet another Stephen King adaption talking Cat's Eye with Josh Sterling (Haunting Season). We're talking the playful filmmaking, the folklore influence on anthology films, and perhaps the best acting performance by a cat in a film? Put them cigarettes away before you get wacked! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you do…
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Watching the Watchlist #5 (THE SACRAMENT, DOCTOR SLEEP, March Recap) // Patreon Clip
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For this edition of WTW, Garrett & DeVaughn recap their March watches, including lots of new releases, before diving into their respective first time watches of The Sacrament and Doctor Sleep: Director's Cut. If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side…
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Pour yourself a cup of tea as we discuss the Japanese classic film Kwaidan. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss the length/format of each section, explore the various uses of ghosts, and sing the praises of the luscious visuals. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at…
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THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (2020) // Creepy Collections
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Garrett & DeVaughn go job hunting at the local funeral parlor to discuss Ryan Spindell's The Mortuary Collection. The boys discuss the meta commentary on storytelling, the macabre sense of humor, and once again...dead children! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we tell J…
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Kicking off a new month on horror anthologies, we're taking a road trip with Southbound. We're switching up the format a bit: no 60 second synopsis, no movie math. Instead we'll be going through each segment individually with their sub-genres and then rank them at the end. We're talking the cohesion of the twisty tales and how each segment takes a …
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BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip
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Continuing our celebration of "Women Behind the Screams", Garrett & DeVaughn watched Halina Reijn's Bodies Bodies Bodies for our monthly movie commentary track. Here DeVaughn recounts the day he missed out on love with Rachel Sennott and we discuss the film as a modern whodunnit. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to …
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TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID (2017) // Women Behind the Screams
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DeVaughn & Garrett close out the month of "Women Behind the Screams" with a depressing trip to Neverland discussingTigers Are Not Afraid directed by Issa López. We discuss the dark fairy tale elements, recurring visual motifs, and one of the realest ones to ever do it. You'll always be famous to us, Shine! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe…
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014) ft. Jill Gevargizian // Women Behind the Screams
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We're staying in vampire western territory as we discuss A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night apart of our Women in Horror celebration. Director Jill Gevargizian (The Stylist, Ghost Game) joins the boys in discussing a fairy tale of morality, the iconography of The Girl, the hyper specific geopolitical themes, and once again preaching that style is sub…
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Watching the Watchlist #4 (SISTERS, THE CLEANSING HOUR, February Recap) // Patreon Clip
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In our latest episode of "Watching the Watchlist", DeVaughn & Garrett recap their February on Letterboxd and talk about their first time watches of Sisters and The Cleansing Hour. Enjoy this clip and subscribe on Patreon at the Found Footage tier or higher for the full episode! Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access…
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Continuing our celebration of lady directors, the boys take a bite out of Kathryn Bigelow's vampire western Near Dark. We're talking queer metaphors, found family, Tangerine Dream, and Bigelow's unique take on vampire lore. It would suck to be a vampire, literally and figuratively! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. R…
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BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip
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Check out a clip of our full movie commentary for Bride of Chucky. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss how Tiffany's introduction was so important to the franchise, as well as the franchise's ever evolving tone! Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Wat…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) ft. Maggie Levin // Women Behind the Screams
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It's Women's History Month and we're celebrating the talented ladies in the director's chair! Maggie Levin (V/H/S/99, My Valetine) returns to discuss DeVaughn's all-time favorite film American Psycho. We're talking the use of black comedy, how big a loser Patrick Bateman is, Mary Harron's long journey to getting this movie made, and more. This is a…
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Black Scream Queens & Final Girls (DISCUSSION) ft. Dani Bethea & Bobby Torrez // SCC #177
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As we transition from Black History Month into Women In Horror Month, we wanted to do a special bonus episode celebrating black Scream Queens & Final Girls! Returning guests Dani Bathea (Where the Horror Resides) & Bobby Torrez (People Under the Scares) join DeVaughn for a panel discussion talking about some our favorite black women in horror, as w…
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After being horned up all month, our erotic thrillers coverage comes to a close with the wonderfully horny & stupid film The Voyeurs. We're talking about the significance of sex on screen (again lol) and modernizing the erotic thriller genre. The lesson we learned through most the films we covered this month: mind your damn business! New episodes d…
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