Dudes of the Dead

Dudes of the Dead

Welcome!--or welcome back, as the case may be. Season 7 is here...and this time we're taking on the decade of the 80s. We've got some gems, and probably some duds too, to share with you. See you in the aisles!

Episodes

June 21, 2025 58 mins

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.

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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.

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June 1, 2025 59 mins

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...

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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.

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May 1, 2025 47 mins

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.

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April 21, 2025 59 mins

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.

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April 11, 2025 53 mins

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.

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March 21, 2025 49 mins

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!

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March 11, 2025 54 mins

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...

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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!

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March 1, 2025 55 mins

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.

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February 21, 2025 47 mins

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.

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February 11, 2025 47 mins

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.

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February 1, 2025 47 mins

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.

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January 21, 2025 29 mins

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.

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January 11, 2025 57 mins

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.

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January 11, 2025 44 mins

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.

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January 1, 2025 86 mins

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)

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December 11, 2024 52 mins

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 :-)

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December 1, 2024 62 mins

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?

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