George A. Romero's first foray into the deep dark recesses of the "zombie apocalypse" subgenre surprised audiences of all kinds in 1968. Night of the Living Dead is a testament to what you can do with a minimal budget and a completely unique idea: basically create a new type of movie entirely. Night of the Living Dead is a sleeper hit of the highest order. Nobody, not even Romero, was prepared for how big it would be and how it essentially change the landscape of the horror genre from that point on...

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S2E9 - Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Yeah, we're finally doing it. What could even be typed in this description that you haven't already heard or known about one of the most iconic movies ever made? Jaws is a monolith in film history but rather easy to tackle from a purely informational standpoint. However, should we simply ignore how relevant it is to this very particular time in history? Guess again. Buckle up for an episode that might hit a little too close to home.

S2E8 - Jaws (1975)

Here's the second and final part of our series on the Yeti! This episode we discuss some interesting theories including bears, neanderthals, and, well, aliens. Nothing is solved and we goof off even more, but hopefully you still find it informative! Enjoy!

S2E7 - The Yeti Part II: Theories

There's oil in them there Yeti bones. We're trying something different this episode. We're talking about cryptids, because we want to. You can't stop us. But maybe you will be entertained an informed in the process. Learn about the history of Mt. Everest, a strange event involving actor Jimmy Stewart, and a bit about the mysterious Barun Valley. Also, this is part 1 of 2.

S2E6 - The Yeti Part I: History

It's a hopelessly, horrible, overplayed and overused stereotype and on paper most people should hate it...but it's also enjoyable in the worst way possible. It's Leprechaun. While the year of 1993 would see the rise of such icons as Jurassic Park and Mrs. Doubtfire later in the year, it really started off with a bang when this was released. It began as a kid-friendly film inspired by a Lucky Charms commercial but became a multi-sequel black comedy b-horror franchise. It's exactly what you expect yet somehow it gets better and worse than that simultaneously. Just watch it and you'll see what we mean. 

S2E5 - Leprechaun (1993)

It's somehow simultaneously the worst and best movie we've ever covered on They're Bad. Tobe Hooper's intense failure of 1995, The Mangler is a one-of-a-kind film that must be seen to be believed. How to you have such a perfect cast and crew turn out something so...well, frankly, baffling? Your number one question by the end probably won't be, "why does Robert Englund still praise this film?" and more than likely will actually be, "why the hell was it shot in South Africa?"

They're Bad #5: The Mangler (1995)

CONTENT WARNING, TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE (When we begin discussing the plot of the book and when we talk about changes to the story with the 1998 adaptation) "Seven days..." Americans and other English-speaking listeners might be fairly familiar with Gore Verbinsky's 2002 adaptation of the Koji Suzuki story Ring in his film The Ring, but how many of you knew that the story started life as a novel? And if maybe you're of the select few English-speakers that have read the original book from 1991, how many of you are also familiar with the very strongly cultural Japanese ghost stories that influenced it? We talk about all of this and much much more in this extra-long discussion about the first set of stories and adaptations set in the universe of Ring. Enjoy!

S2E4 - Ring/The Ring, Part 1: Ring, Ringu, and The Ring (2002)

It's not exactly what one would call a masterpiece. In fact, it's kind of intentionally shitty and it succeeds in that. However, what The Blair Witch Project lacks in execution, it almost makes up for in style. Definitely the marketing was clever and the presentation was right, but with a plot so bare and the lack of any visible antagonist, how did it become such a sleeper hit? How did it become maybe the most successful found footage movie in history? Hopefully we answer some of those questions this week as we discuss the making of, the truth behind the lore, and just a little about the Bridgewater Triangle!

S2E3 - The Blair Witch Project (1999)

"There's more than one way to lose your heart" It's the long-forgotten slasher classic that people talk about less and less every year, but it can be argued that it's a classic up there with anything comparable of the era. My Bloody Valentine is a labor of love, if you'll pardon the pun, and it's a shame that it was so heavily censored upon it's released. It might have become an all-time classic otherwise if it had been released in its full form initially. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day while you hear us talk about this very Canadian horror movie from the middle era of the slasher boom!

S2E2 - My Bloody Valentine (1981)

"This inhuman place creates human monsters" It's perhaps one of Stephen King's most famous and lauded works, and for good reason. The Shining's expert pacing and excellently crafted atmosphere as well as the pointed internal dialogue of the characters craft a stunning tale of horror that has endured for several decades. Then, Stanley Kubrick came through in 1980 to release the incredibly popular and equally masterful movie adaptation, however King himself never quite took to it. Join us and our special guest, Erin Devany, in this massive episode as we explore the troubled history of this book as well as the adaptations of it and themes presented in all versions. 

S2E1 - The Shining: The Definitive Episode

It has plenty of kitsch but what it lacks in taste it makes up for in fun and execution. The premise is simple and it does exactly what it says on the tin, but Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a passion project of the Chiodos brothers and it shows. If you want a truly entertaining and goofy B horror film, there's not much better of a place to start. We honestly couldn't get through this episode without having a little fun with it so hopefully you enjoy the season finale of season 1! Thank you!

Episode 32 - Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

CONTENT WARNING: THIS FILM CONTAINS SCENES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE LISTENING. Maybe we're reading a bit too much into this one, and if we did, it wouldn't be the worst thing we've ever done honestly. If this were just another slasher though, this wouldn't be as nearly as long of an episode as it turned out to be. Silent Night, Deadly Night manages to somehow come off as understanding and empathetic to those with PTSD in an era where the disorder was just beginning to be understood. I mean, how often in an 80's slasher film do you feel true empathy for the killer? Not very. In this episode we discuss the history of Christmas, the history of PTSD, and a kid that punches Santa dead in the face. Enjoy!

Episode 31 - Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

This movie is awful. It's pretty much that simple. None of us like it really in any way but we do have an interesting discussion about what constitutes a cult film and what makes a good cult film more importantly. Gary Busey, you're wrong for this one.

They're Bad #4: The Gingerdead Man (2005)

It contains almost all of the seemingly standardized criteria for a classic B-movie: low budget, convoluted plot, and ALIENS. However, Phantasm in retrospect seems to be a cut above the regular 70's B-movie schlock. There's something about the very dreamy atmosphere and the imposing and domineering presence of the aptly named "Tall Man" that sets this film apart from others that have similar qualities. We know it has a cult following but do many of you know the story of how it was made? It's an interesting tale. Gather around as we talk about weekend filming, on-the-fly script writing, and premonition dreams. Enjoy!

Episode 30 - Phantasm (1979)

In this absolutely massive Halloween special we close out the month with an extensive analysis of the entirety of everything relating to Frankenstein, the masterpiece novel first published (anonymously) by Mary Shelley in 1818. This episode really covers all of the bases: the 1931 Universal adaption, Young Frankenstein (1974), and even Mary Shelley's Frankenhole, the little-known Adult Swim show from 2010. If ever you wanted to know about and analyze every aspect of the property, this is the episode to listen to.

Episode 29 - Frankenstein: The Definitive Episode

Gather around the campfire! Zach, Isaac, and Krissie guide you through the world of horror as we cover movies, video games, tv shows, comics, and maybe have a few interviews. Sometimes funny but mostly intriguing to the avid horror fan, come along with us as we talk about ghouls, guts, ghosts, and gore!

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