Don't Open that Door
Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought to yourself "What? No! Don't do that!" right before a soon-to-be victim makes a terrible decision? Ever wondered why nobody in spooky situations can seem to think straight? Don't worry -- we have too! Don't Open that Door is a horror podcast where we take a look at the classics, modern hits, and the wildcards of the horror genre. Join us for in-depth reviews, commentary, and a few laughs along the way. Be aware! All episodes have spoilers for the movies being reviewed unless stated otherwise.
Episodes
The DOtD crew transfer into class 3 as we review Tsutomu Mizushima’s “Another”! We talk through the curse that plagues Yomiyama, the series’ red herring, and Nico has a skill issue. Spoilers on the cassette.
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The DOtD crew go abroad once again as we look into more terrifying tales across the globe! We discuss a postpartum demon that haunts the guilty, a cat-faced wurm that roams the Swiss Alps, and the progenitor of vampires. Mamma mia!
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The DOtD crew go into Incognito Mode as we review Ti West’s “X”! We discuss the film’s exceptional soundtrack, how it draws inspiration from sexploitation films, Nico reminisces on Usher’s “Let it Burn”. Spoilers on the rag.
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The DOtD crew sends a distress signal to Earth as we review Daniel Espinosa’s “Life”! We discuss the film’s ever-changing antagonist, how it compares to a little known movie by Ridley Scott, and Dan makes the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity. Spoilers in the soil sample.
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The DOtD acting squad gets ready for a casting call as we review Takashi Miike’s “Audition”! We discuss the feminist interpretation of the film, the many faces of the main antagonist, and a hero finally heeds Nico’s advice. Spoilers in the dog bowl.
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The DOtD lads listen to Justin’s tale of heartbreak as we review Jeremy Gardner and Christian Stella’s “After Midnight”! We discuss the movie’s monster, debate its genre, and speak on why Hank shouldn’t have slept next to a gaping hole in his front door. Spoilers in the peanut wine.
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The DOtD lads get their passports ready as we dive into some folklore and local legends from around the world! We discuss an extremely speedy aquatic cryptid from Cabo Verde, a shapeshifting trickster from the Philippines, and a Slavic bird that has the head of a human baby. Mamma mia!
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The DOtD lads scream at some scientists to hit the off switch as they review Stuart Gordon’s “From Beyond”! We discuss the movie’s ranking in the pantheon of cosmic horror, Nico reviews the original short story, and the lads discuss neurobiology. Spoilers in the pineal gland.
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The DOtD lads watch a man explode into Jello as they review Tobe Hooper’s “Lifeforce”! We discuss the movie’s wild inconsistencies, how its energy vampires have roots in ancient lore, and Nico unlocks a new Overlimit as he unleashes the fire like never before. Spoilers in the leaded pipe.
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The DOtD lads make sure to use protection as they review David Robert Mitchell’s “It Follows”! We discuss the movie’s themes, whether or not the setting has a cohesive or anachronistic vibe, and we solve the movie’s key issue via international intercourse. Spoilers in the pool.
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The DOtD lads dream a dream as they review Andy Coyle’s “The Worm” and Andrew Stadler’s “Beacon”! We discuss the animation styles of both shorts, how each stands out as an example of their subgenres, and Nico lets everyone know that he won’t be saving them. Spoilers on Hoth.
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The DOtD squad deciphers the signs as we review James Wong’s “Final Destination”! We discuss the film’s Rube Goldberg-esque kills, its unseen antagonist, and why Dan doesn’t ride rollercoasters. Spoilers in the lubed-up bathtub. Molto Italiano!
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The DOtD lads put on a country record and get ready to meet some new friends as we review Bryan Bertino’s “The Strangers”! We discuss the film’s titular antagonists, the potential differences between slashing and home invasion, and Nico falls asleep. Mama Mia! Spoilers.
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The DOtD lads suit up for the local Halloween festival as we review Colin Krawchuk’s “The Jester”! We discuss the film’s titular masked terror, its origins as a short film, and Nico hits the Griddy with an otherworldly entity on TiK Tok. Spoilers in the top hat.
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The DOtD lads get down and dirty in a mine as we review George Mihalka’s “My Bloody Valentine”! We discuss the film’s rule-abiding killer, its lugubrious love triangle, and how a local town wasted 50 grand trying to help the film crew. Spoilers in a box of chocolates. ROCK AND STONE, BROTHERS
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The DOtD blokes spend some time in Adelaide and review Danny and Michael Philippou’s “Talk To Me”! We discuss whether the spirits are what they appear to be, what really constitutes a curse, and Justin really doesn’t like grief. Good grief, Justin Brown. (Get it? Because he is!) Spoilers in the plasma.
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The DOtD band unleashes their inner punk as they Dan O’Bannon’s “The Return of the Living dead”. We discuss how fun this movie is, its legacy, and we put some RESPECK on Dan O’Bannon’s name. Spoilers in the terribly-built container.
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The DOtD science class dives into the big blue ocean as we review Declan O’Brien’s “Sharktopus”! We talk about the film’s less than immaculate visuals, the fact that it is very self aware, and we lose all of our brain cells debating deep scientific facts. Alexa, play “Sharkpacito”. Spoilers in the semi-yacht.
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The DOtD detectives dig into some case files as we review Paul Austin Bailey and Philip W. Bailey’s “The Last Dream of Detective Coleman”! We talk about the film’s bangin’ soundtrack, its thematic depth, and Nico gushes (uwu) on Justin’s parade. Wow. Spoilers in the birthday cake.
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The DOtD lads form a short-lived fashion firm as we review Emilio Miraglia’s “The Red Queen Kills Seven Times”! We talk through the film’s interesting camera work, its absolutely labyrinthine plot, and we [pushes up glasses] savagely destroy an old man’s plan. Spoilers in the will, next year.
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