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You’re talking about him as if he were a human being. That part of him died years ago. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Dwight H. Little’s attempt to resurrect The Shape after a six-year absence in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). In this episode, the guys unpack this film retreading of its slasher roots, how Loomis could have possibly survived that explosion, and the tragic introduction of Jamie Lloyd that set the...

If it goes on, it means the death of millions of people, everyone watching, don’t you understand that? This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Dylan as they discuss Tommy Lee Wallace’s ambitious attempt to pivot the Halloween series into an anthology with Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). In this episode, the guys peel back the latex and circuitry from the black sheep of the franchise, exploring its techno-pagan...

Is this a joke? I’ve been trick-or-treated to death tonight. You don’t know what death is! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Rick Rosenthal’s chilling continuation of the slasher classic, in Halloween II (1981). In this episode the guys pick up right where they left off, unpacking how this sequel trades suspense for blood and the quiet neighborhood for a dim hospital, with John Carpenter’s attempt at ending The Shape for good. 📺

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It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they discuss John Carpenter’s seminal slasher classic that introduced The Shape, in Halloween (1978). In this episode, they break down the film’s lasting influence on horror, its eerie use of suburban dread, and why Michael Myers remains one of cinema’s most terrifying enigmas. 📺

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Don't worry, Cady. I won't let anything harm you. Ever again. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss how Gerard Johnstone redefined the boundaries of artificial intelligence and terror in M3GAN (2022). In this episode, the guys unpack the dangers of over-reliance on technology, the human need for connection, and the horrifying consequences of creating something that can think for itself. 📺

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Sometimes it's nice just hanging out on a Friday night... with your best friend. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the latest film installment of the Child’s Play franchise in Don Mancini’s Cult of Chucky (2017). In this episode, the guys unpack the psychological twists, eerie atmosphere, and the legacy of Chucky as both a slasher icon and a cultural phenomenon. 📺

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25 years… The Barclays, the Kincaids, the Tillys. But Nica, your family was always my favorite. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Don Mancini’s attempt to bring the franchise back to its horror roots in Curse of Chucky (2013). In this episode, the guys unpack this suspenseful slasher where family drama meets family trauma to add new layers to the Chucky mythos. 📺

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If this is what it takes to be human, I’d rather take my chances as a supernaturally possessed doll. It’s less complicated. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Don Mancini’s directorial debut that introduced the offspring of the infamous killer dolls in Seed of Chucky (2004). In this episode, the guys unpack how the film pushes the boundaries of terror, identity, and family values through its dark humor and self-aware horror. 📺

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My mother always told me love would set me free. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Ronny Yu’s reinvention of the iconic killer doll by introducing his equally homicidal partner in Bride of Chucky (1998). In this episode, the guys unpack the film’s genre-defying approach to the slasher film, filled with campy performances, standout practical effects, and self-aware humor. 📺

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You know what they say. “You just can’t keep a Good Guy down.” Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Jack Bender’s installment which took the murderous doll from the factory floor to a military academy in Child’s Play 3 (1991). In this episode, the guys unpack the rushed production of this flawed sequel that sees a teenage Andy battling PTSD as he tries to save a child from suffering the same fate, while Chucky plays his own brand of w...

I told you. We were gonna be friends till the end. And now, it’s time to play. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss John Lafia’s slasher sequel that brought Chucky back with a vengeance in Child’s Play 2 (1990). In this episode, the guys unpack the evolution of Chucky’s character through the nightmares of corporate greed, factory accidents, and childhood trauma. 📺

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Hi, I’m Chucky, and I’m your friend till the end. Hidey-ho! This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Alistair Graves as they discuss Tom Holland’s slasher flick that introduced the world to the notorious killer doll in Child’s Play (1988). In this episode they break down the rocky writing process, spectacular animatronic puppet effects, and the blend of horror and comedy that made Chucky a cultural phenomenon. 📺

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This we offer in humility and fear. For the blessed peace of your eternal slumber. As it ever was. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Carly Belle DeVelle as they discuss Drew Goddard’s meta commentary on the horror genre in The Cabin in the Woods (2011). In this episode they break down what appears to be a very cliché plot but soon reveals itself to be something much deeper, through its darkly comedic layers of subv...

This evil can't be contained, can't be stopped, all you can do is run. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Lee Cronin’s frighteningly fresh take on the deadite mythos in Evil Dead Rise (2023). In this episode the guys leave the cabin for a soon to be demolished apartment to unpack the film’s themes of motherhood and family through its relentless tension, grotesque visuals, and intense performances. 📺

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You shouldn’t have touched anything from that basement. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Fede Álvarez’s bold and bloody reimagining of the Sam Raimi horror classic, Evil Dead (2013). In this episode the guys are back in the cabin again to unpack the shift from supernatural camp to gritty terror, the unflinching practical effects, the unapologetic gore, and the visceral take that revitalized an iconic franchise. 📺

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Buckle up Bonehead. ‘Cause you’re goin’ for a ride! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, that took Sam Raimi’s iconic blend of horror and comedy into absolute Medieval madness, Army of Darkness (1992). In this episode, the guys leave the cabin in the woods behind to unpack all of the memorable one-liners, slapstick gags, and Ash becoming a hero in a full-blown battle against an army of...

Let’s head down into the cellar and carve ourselves a witch. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the cult classic sequel that pushed the boundaries of genre filmmaking with its blend of horror, comedy, and absolute madness, Evil Dead II (1987). In this episode, the guys return to the cabin to unpack the film’s over-the-top gore, iconic slapstick horror style, and the evolution of Bruce Campbell’s iconic portrayal of Ash. 📺

Why have you disturbed our sleep; awakened us from our ancient slumber? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the low budget cult classic that put Sam Raimi on the map, The Evil Dead (1981). In this episode, the guys unpack the film’s chaotic production, with its groundbreaking special effects, inventive camerawork, and unrelenting gore. Not to mention the unforgettable performance of Bruce Campbell as the reluctant hero, Ash. 📺
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Filthy Billy, I know what you did, nasty Billy! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the holiday horror classic that helped shape the slasher genre, Black Christmas (1974). In this episode, the guys unpack the film’s chilling ending, its feminist themes, and the lasting influence it’s had on future slasher flicks. 📺

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