On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell to discuss their love for the CHILD'S PLAY franchise and the enduring legacy of its foul-mouthed killer doll. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: ‘X The Unknown’ Was One of Hammer’s More Interesting Tales of Disquieting Science [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) Hammer Pub Episode 37 - Dracula A.D. 1972 (Hammer Pub) (podcast) Nightstream 2021: COSMIC DAWN is a Fascinating Search for Truth by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Nightstream 2021: TO THE MOON is a Character-Driven Pressure Cooker by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: SHE WILL is a Hauntingly Witchy Tale of Feminine Power by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

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Dead Ringers OT - ChuckyCast: The CHILD'S PLAY Franchise

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Adam MacDonald's PYEWACKET (2017) and Paco Plaza's VERONICA (2017). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before impulsively invoking forces beyond the boundaries of the natural world and suffering the consequences of their adolescent indiscretions. Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: MALIGNANT (2021), MIDNIGHT MASS (2021), NIGHTBOOKS (2021), THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021), HALLOWEEN (2018), CANDYMAN (2021), THE DIVINE FURY (2019), AMERICAN HORROR STORY: RED TIDE (2021), EVIL (2019), BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR (2021).  Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Episode 87. Mother Monster: Pyewacket (2017) and Hereditary (2018) (Faculty Of Horror) (podcast) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: HOMEBOUND is an Interesting Exploration of Familial Dynamics and Dread by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: GLASSHOUSE is a Moving and Dreamy Dystopian Story by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: THE EXECUTION is a Brutal Hunt for an Elusive Killer by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: DEAD & BEAUTIFUL is a Refreshing Take on Vampires by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: THE FOUND FOOTAGE PHENOMENON is a Fascinating Look at the Subgenre’s History and Impact by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: ALONE WITH YOU is a Creepy Tale of Memory and Dread by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Dead Ringers 46 - PYEWACKET + VERONICA

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Trevor Henderson — to discuss Herk Harvey's CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) and Willard Huyck & Gloria Katz's MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before being chased around an eerie, seaside town by a pack of ghouls. Other movies/TV shows/video games discussed on this episode: PUMPKINHEAD (1988), EVIL DEAD TRAP (1988), SATAN'S SERVANT (2021), 13 GHOSTS (1960), ALONE (2020), UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: DAY OF RECKONING (2012), THE LAST MATINEE (2020), EXISTENZ (1999), BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR (2021), CANDYMAN (2021), ALIENS: FIRETEAM ELITE (2021). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Trevor Henderson Illustration (Portfolio) Knight Philtorias (Twitch) A Hypnotic Horror: How the Original ‘Candyman’ Led Me Down the Path of Horror Movie Obsession by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) 'X The Unknown’ Was One of Hammer’s More Interesting Tales of Disquieting Science [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) Hammer Pub Episode 33 - Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (podcast) Hammer Pub Episode 34 - Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (podcast) Hammer Pub Episode 35 - Twins of Evil (podcast)

Dead Ringers 45 - CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) + MESSIAH OF EVIL

On this Off-Topic episode, Emily von Seele is joined by the filmmaking family behind Hellbender — Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams — to talk about the unexpected inspirations for their new film, making movies on the road during a pandemic, and the unique challenges and rewards of acting opposite your real-life family. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: [Fantasia Fest 2021] HELLBENDER Review: A Witchy Study of Feminine Power and the Nature of Self by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) [Fantasia 2019] THE DEEPER YOU DIG Review: A Lonely Journey into the Depths of Grief and Guilt by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) Fantastic Fest 2019 – Interview with THE DEEPER YOU DIG Co-Director/Co-Writer/Co-Star Toby Poser (iTunes) (podcast)

Dead Ringers OT - Fantasia Fest 2021: Interview with the HELLBENDER Filmmakers

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Wes Craven's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) and Bernard Rose's CANDYMAN (1992). The crew digs into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before being targeted by urban legends that have come to life and are seeking revenge for their extrajudicial killings. Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: HELLBENDER (2021), THE RIGHTEOUS (2021), THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021), CONGO (1995), THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021), FEAR STREET Trilogy (2021), BEYOND EVIL (1980), SEANCE (2021), THE FOREVER PURGE (2021), OLD (2021), CENSOR (2021), DEMONIC (2021), AMERICAN HORROR STORIES (2021). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Wicked Rewind: Candyman (1992) by Ashlee Blackwell (Graveyard Shift Sisters) Sweets to the Sweet – ‘Candyman’ Celebrates 25 Years by Emily von Seele (Bloody Disgusting) Class of 1981: Celebrating the Small Moments that Form the Heart of MY BLOODY VALENTINE by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) [Fantasia Fest 2021] HELLBENDER Review: A Witchy Study of Feminine Power and the Nature of Self by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) [Fantasia Fest 2021] THE RIGHTEOUS Review: Religious Horror Taken to a New Level by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) [Fantasia Fest 2021] AGNES Review: Mickey Reece Delivers a Beautiful Tale About Questioning Faith by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) [Fantasia Fest 2021] THE LAST THING MARY SAW Review: A Haunting Period Horror Film by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) [Fantasia Fest 2021] ALIEN ON STAGE Review: A Heartfelt Journey from the Little League to the Big Time by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) Candyman (1992) feat. Brother Ghoulish (Horror Queers) (podcast) Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) feat. Doctor Jon Paul Higgins (Horror Queers) (podcast)

Dead Ringers 44 - A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) + CANDYMAN (1992)

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell, Thomas Foster, and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Scott Drebit from Daily Dead — to discuss Steve Miner's FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 (1981) and Tony Maylam's THE BURNING (1981). The crew catch up on the FEAR STREET trilogy before being stalked and slashed by campfire tales-come-to-life from a previous generation. Other movies discussed on this episode: FEAR STREET: PART ONE - 1994 (2021) (Netflix), FEAR STREET: PART TWO - 1978 (2021) (Netflix), FEAR STREET: PART THREE - 1666 (2021) (Netflix). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Dead Ringers 43 - FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 + THE BURNING

 Nolan is joined by Thomas Foster, Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss Dario Argento's TENEBRAE (1982) and Yann Gonzalez's KNIFE+HEART (2018). The crew catch up on recent releases, new discoveries, and rewatches before being targeted by listeners who were inspired by the podcast to go on a killing spree. Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: COME TRUE (2021), PSYCHO GOREMAN (2021), THE STYLIST (2021), THE MCPHERSON TAPE (1989), PERFECT BLUE (1998), BEGOTTEN (1991), THE HANDMAIDEN (2016), LYLE (2015), CASTLEVANIA (2017), THE AMUSEMENT PARK (2021), THE DOSE (a.k.a. LA DOSES), I SAW THE DEVIL. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Review: LA DOSIS is a Solid, Character-Driven Thriller by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) [Boston Underground Film Festival] KNIFE+HEART Review: A Beautiful, Queer Slasher Film by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers) Review: UNBURIED is an Intensely Satisfying Queer Horror Anthology by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Hammer Pub Episode 28 - Horror of Frankenstein (Scream Addicts) (podcast) Hammer Pub Episode 27 - Scars of Dracula (Scream Addicts) (podcast) ‘The Devil Rides Out’: Christopher Lee and Richard Matheson Brought the Occult to Hammer’s House of Horror [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) Knight Philtorias (Twitch) 

Dead Ringers 42 - TENEBRAE + KNIFE+HEART

 Nolan is joined by Thomas Foster, Emily von Seele, Kat Adams, and Ben McBride to discuss Brian De Palma's CARRIE (1976) and Joachim Trier's THELMA (2017). The crew catch up on recent releases, new discoveries, and rewatches before the powers their religious parents tried to suppress finally manifest and wreak havoc on their social lives. Other movies discussed on this episode: SHADOW IN THE CLOUD (2021), SEPARATION (2021), DJINN (2021), SPIRAL (2021), HOUSE OF WAX (2005), PSYCHO GOREMAN (2021), A QUIET PLACE PART II (2021), HE KNOWS YOU'RE ALONE (1980), BLOODTHIRSTY (2021), KWAIDAN (1964), SAINT MAUD (2020), THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: The Three Faces of ‘Carrie’s’ True Villain, Margaret White by Emily von Seele (Bloody Disgusting) Review: UNBURIED is an Intensely Satisfying Queer Horror Anthology by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) [TIFF Review] Striking Coming-of-Age Thriller ‘Thelma’ Resembles ‘Carrie’ by Joe Lipsett (Bloody Disgusting) Horror Queers (iTunes) (podcast) Gayly Helpful 2021 (Gayly Dreadful) (articles) Gayly Helpful 2021 (Tiltify) (fundraiser) 

Dead Ringers 41 - CARRIE (1976) + THELMA

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell — as well as special guest Daniel Epler from the Cobwebs podcast — to discuss Terence Fisher's THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) and Jimmy Sangster's THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN (1970). The crew digs into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases — including a review of Simon McQuoid’s MORTAL KOMBAT (2021) — before trying to make life out of nothing at all (besides some spare parts from the nearby graveyard). Other movies discussed on this episode: JAKOB'S WIFE (2021), THEY LIVE BY NIGHT (1949), EVENT HORIZON (1997), THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (1945), SHADOW IN THE CLOUD (2021), THE EMPTY MAN (2020), MORTAL KOMBAT (2021). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: ‘Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter’: The Action-Horror Hybrid That Reimagined the Hammer Vampire Film [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘The Abominable Snowman’: The Ambitious Adventure That Was Overshadowed By Hammer’s Monster Icons [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘Horror of Frankenstein’ and Hammer’s Attempt to Reboot a Classic for a Young Audience [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) Hammer Pub Episode 23 - The Devil Rides Out with Julieann Marie and Joe Lipsett (Scream Addicts) (podcast) Hammer Pub Episode 20 - Frankenstein Created Woman with Special Guest Emily von Seele (Scream Addicts) (podcast) Gettin' Hammered with Hammer Episode 1 - The Curse of Frankenstein (Scream Addicts) (podcast) Explosive Cruelty in THE HILLS HAVE EYES (1977) by Paul Farrell (Scriptophobic) Facing the Darkness in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) by Paul Farrell (Scriptophobic) Ep. 65 - Planning a Classic Film Marathon! (w/ Lindsay Wilkins & Cris Hurtado) (Cobwebs) (podcast) Ep. 55 - Dark Universe: Dracula Untold & Dracula 1979 (w/ Paul Farrell) (Cobwebs) (podcast) Cobwebs: Dusting Off Classic Cinema (YouTube) 

Dead Ringers 40 - THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN + THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN

 On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Philip Yount and Thomas Foster — as well as special guests Mike Scott from the Adkins Undisputed podcast and Bryan Christopher from Daily Dead/Rue Morgue — to discuss MORTAL KOMBAT and its cinematic inspirations and contemporaries. The crew recount their personal histories with the bloody video game series and talk about some of their favorite movies that share its violent and over-the-top proclivities. Movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: MORTAL KOMBAT (1995), MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION (1997), MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY (2011), MORTAL KOMBAT LEGENDS: SCORPION'S REVENGE (2020), ENTER THE DRAGON (1973), BLOODSPORT (1988), MAN OF TAI CHI (2013), THE RUNNING MAN (1987), UNDISPUTED 3: REDEMPTION (2010), BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986), BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (2017), THE WOLVERINE (2013), DOUBLE DRAGON (1994), NINJA ASSASSIN (2009), 47 RONIN (2013), THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS (2012), COBRA KAI (2018), BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (2001), GUYVER: DARK HERO (1994), ONG BAK 2 (2008), THE NIGHT COMES FOR US (2018), WARRIOR (2019), FIVE DEADLY VENOMS (1978), FIVE ELEMENTS NINJAS (1982), RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY (1991). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: Mortal Podkast by Ben Mekler AN ORAL HISTORY OF ‘MORTAL KOMBAT’ by Quinn Myers (Mel Magazine) 'Mortal Kombat': Untold Story of the Movie That "Kicked the Hell" Out of Everyone by Aaron Couch (The Hollywood Reporter) STREET FIGHTER: THE MOVIE — WHAT WENT WRONG by Chris Plante (Polygon) Undisputed 3 with Vyce Victus (Adkins Undisputed) The Tournament with Jay Skipworth (Adkins Undisputed) Universal Soldier-Day of Reckoning with Patrick Bromley (Adkins Undisputed) Episode 24: Godzilla Mania: Destroy All Monsters w/ Mike Scott (Inside The Sequel) (podcast) Episode 25: Godzilla Mania: Godzilla vs. MechaZilla w/ Philip Yount (Inside The Sequel) (podcast) Episode 230: The 20th Century Movie Club: Monster Movies (The Dana Buckler Show) (podcast) Let’s Scare Bryan to Death: THE BONEYARD with Terry Mesnard by Bryan Christopher (Daily Dead) SHORT CUTS: THE SHORT HORROR ROUNDUP FOR MARCH by Bryan Christopher (Rue Morgue) 

Dead Ringers OT - The MORTAL KOMBAT Essential Kinematik Kurrikulum

Nolan is joined by Thomas Foster and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Jeff Ewing from the Humanoids From The Deep Dive podcast — to discuss Ron Underwood's TREMORS (1990) and Jon Wright's GRABBERS (2012). The crew digs into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent horror releases — including a review of Adam Wingard’s GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021) — before getting drunk while playing a deadly game of floor-is-lava in order to fend off big monsters with one big weakness. Other movies discussed on this episode: PITCH BLACK (2000), FREAKY (2020), THE EMPTY MAN (2020), EXISTS (2014), SHADOW IN THE CLOUD (2021), SAINT MAUD (2020), GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. TREMORS is available to stream on Starz and GRABBERS is available to stream on Shudder and AMC+. Both are also on video-on-demand, as well as being available for purchase on Blu-ray or DVD. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Episode 25: Godzilla Mania: Godzilla vs. MechaZilla w/ Philip Yount (Inside The Sequel) (podcast) Episode 24: Godzilla Mania: Destroy All Monsters w/ Mike Scott (Inside The Sequel) (podcast) Episode 11: Godzilla (w. Kelly Warner and Tom Casper) (Humanoids From The Deep Dive) (podcast) Episode 10: King Kong (w. Kelly Warner and Tom Casper) (Humanoids From The Deep Dive) (podcast) Grief and Monsters in ‘Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris’ [Formative Fears] by Paul Le (Bloody Disgusting) 10 of the Scariest Moments from Japanese Kaiju Movies by Paul Le (Bloody Disgusting) Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) by Walter Chaw (Film Freak Central) 

Dead Ringers 39 - TREMORS + GRABBERS

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Philip Yount to discuss Andrew Fleming's THE CRAFT (1996) and Lucky McKee & Chris Sivertson's ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE (2014). The crew share their thoughts on recent horror releases, new discoveries, and rewatches before trying to enlist another witch to help call the corners and enact their plans for vengeance against the football players that wronged them. Other movies discussed on this episode: ATTACK THE BLOCK (2011), GET DUKED (2020), PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN (2021), AFTER MIDNIGHT (2021), LUCKY (2021), THE VIGIL (2021), THE SATOR (2021), THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE CREED (2010) MONSTER HUNTER (2020), GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019), SHIN GODZILLA (2016), THE GREAT WALL (2016). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE is available to stream on AMC+ and Tubi TV, and both it and THE CRAFT are available to rent via video-on-demand, as well as being available for purchase on Blu-ray or DVD. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Teaching Jake about the Camcorder, Jan '97 by Brian David Gilbert (YouTube) (short film) Earn $20K EVERY MONTH by being your own boss by Brian David Gilbert (YouTube) (short film) No one asked but I found Mortal Kombat's best cuddler by Brian David Gilbert (Polygon) Editorial: The Overlooked Story of Loss at the Heart of THE BOY by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) "Brujas" by Princess Nokia (YouTube) (music video)

Dead Ringers 38 - THE CRAFT + ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to discuss Jennifer Kent's THE BABADOOK (2014) and Babak Anvari's UNDER THE SHADOW (2016). The crew catch-up on recent horror releases, new discoveries, and rewatches before their suppressed anxieties manifest as supernatural entities that wreak havoc on their already fraught existence. Other movies discussed on this episode: PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987), THELMA (2017), SPREE (2020), MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981), VALENTINE (2001), PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN (2021) (VOD), BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR (2021), WILLY'S WONDERLAND (2021), SAINT MAUD (2020), THE MONSTER (2016), BEAST (2018). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. UNDER THE SHADOW is available to stream on Netflix, and both it and THE BABADOOK are available to rent via video-on-demand, as well as being available for purchase on Blu-ray or DVD. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: "Monster" by Jennifer Kent (2005) (YouTube) (short film) The Mommy Trap by Tammy Oler (Slate) ‘The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires’: When the Masters of Horror Met the Masters of Kung Fu [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) The Beach Girls and the Monster with Scott Foy (Scream Addicts) (podcast) Hammer Pub Episode 15 - Dracula: Prince of Darkness with Heather Wixson (Scream Addicts) (podcast) Episode 189: TRAGEDY GIRLS with Heather Wixson and Emily von Seele (Corpse Club) (podcast) Episode 186: FROM DUSK TILL DAWN's 25th Anniversary with Heather Wixson & Emily von Seele (Corpse Club) (podcast) Dark Ink Announces Summer Release for Volume 1 of Heather Wixson’s New Four-Volume Book Series MONSTERS, MAKEUP & EFFECTS: CONVERSATIONS WITH CINEMA’S GREATEST ARTISTS by Derek Anderson (Daily Dead) I Know Who Killed Me (2007) feat. Anthony Hudson (Horror Queers) (podcast) 

Dead Ringers 37 - THE BABADOOK + UNDER THE SHADOW

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by nearly the entire Dead Ringers crew — Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, Thomas Foster, and Philip Yount — to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2020. Editor's Note: As mentioned in years past, this particular method of end of year discussion is 100% inspired by and attributed to the video game website, Giant Bomb. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: Emily’s Favorites of 2020 by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Facing the Darkness in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) by Paul Farrell (Scriptophobic) 

Dead Ringers OT - The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2020

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss their favorite horror movies that celebrate (or are set against) the Christmas season. Movies discussed on this episode: GREMLINS (1984), KRAMPUS (2015), ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (2017), BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974), BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006), BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019), and many more. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: Better Watch Out (2016) feat. Ariel Fisher (Horror Queers) (podcast) Editorial: There’s Nothing Wrong with Watching Horror During the Holidays by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)  

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Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.

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