Garrett & DeVaughn enroll at Brookman University to discuss Goat, the film based on the true story memoir of the same name. We're discussing the cult-like nature of fraternities, toxic masculinity, and and the horrors of hazing rituals. Chug that beer, we're in for a bad time! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're doing some research on Urban Legend! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies...

The boys are hopping on a plane to Sweden as we discuss Midsommar with Garrett's longest friend Bailey! We're unpacking the toxic relationship between Dani & Christian, "good for her" horror, and Ari Aster's impeccable filmmaking prowess. (exhales sharply, then inhales) New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're pledging a fraternity talking Goat! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like...

This month we're reminiscing about the horrors of college as selected by Arthouse Cinema Patron and former guest Yutaka Tamanaha! The boys are first taking a look at the institutionalized horror in Master. Note that we recorded this before the election results, so apologies if this episode is a bit too relevant because DeVaughn is on his soap box in this one lol. Know it's a tough time, but hopefully we can provide you with some levity. Be safe out there! New episodes drop every Tuesday,...

Happy Halloween! We've got a special treat for you as DeVaughn, Garrett, and returning Specter Dane McDonald (Chasing Chalamet Podcast) to put some of your favorite horror icons through The Hunger Games. Pairing together heroes & villains from 5 different sub-genre districts, we're doing the whole event: The Reaping ceremony, the Tributes Parade, the Training Showcase, interviews, and of course the battle royale itself. Who is leaving Victorious? May the odds be ever in your favor! New...

Early Christmas movie 3 months in a row? What's going on here!? The boys wrap up (buh dum tsss) their coverage on Art the Clown discussing his latest holiday romp Terrifier 3. Is this a great slasher series or are people just obsessed with Art? How many more films are we gonna get? Violence against children, perverting Christmas, and much more. Shout-out Maurice Jackson one time! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week,...

The boys survive Art the Clown while dealing with grief & trauma in Terrifier 2. Ygraine (What a Scream, Gore Things) joins the discussion to talk increased blood, winged Final Girl Sienna Shaw, and of course the gratuitous runtime. Honk honk! New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, yet another early Christmas gift as we discuss Terrifier 3. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The...

It's time to dive into Art the Clown proper as the boys are joined by Zoë Rose Smith to discuss Terrifier. New episodes drop every Tuesday; subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars and share with a friend while you're at it! Next week, we keep the terror train rolling as we discuss Terrifier 2. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help...

This October we're bringing you tricks and treats! We kick off a month with Art the Clown with. his humble beginnings in the anthology film All Hallows' Eve. The boys are joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub (Pod and the Pendulum) to discuss her new sub-genre specific book Millenial Nasties, the characterization of Art the Clown, and the odd production of this film. Don't watch that tape! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week,...

We transition from September to October talking the Spooky Season staple, Sleepy Hollow. The boys are joined by Kayte Terry (Tender Subject, Fangs For the Memories) to discuss Tim Burton's darkest and most mature film. Topics include the gothic atmosphere, the differences in an American folk tlae, and the icon that is Miranda Richardson. Watch your head! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we usher in Spooky Season...

Ho ho ho, the boys celebrate Christmas early by discussing Batman Returns. Mike Snoonian (Pod and the Pendulum) returns to weigh in on Burton's sexy take on the Caped Crusader. We're talking the horny love triangle, Keaton's take on Bruce Wayne, kink fetishes, and what it's like to live in Gotham City. Eat floor, high fiber! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we usher in Spooky Season by revisiting Sleepy Hollow....

The boys sit down to discuss the ultimate goth babygirl, Edward Scissorhands. We're talking Frankenstein allegories, the impeccable production design, the colorful cast of characters, if this is actually a romance, and how this is Tim Burton's most personal film. Pour yourself a glass of "lemonade" and enjoy! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we dive into the comic book world for Batman Returns. Specter Cinema Club...

Taken from our Patreon show Watching the Watchlist, here's a spoiler-free review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fresh from the theater. We typically don't do negative reviews, but this one was personal and had to be talked about. We're talking the messy script, the lack of intention, and how the cast does their best to keep things afloat. You can hear more thoughts on new releases like Cuckoo, Strange Darling, and The Front Room over on Patreon for as low as $3 along with 30+ hours of bonus...

Burton, Burton, Burton! The boys summon up the goth Uncle of their childhood for a month of Tim Burton classics to kick off Spooky Season! First up is the kooky haunted house flick Beetlejuice. The boys discuss the iconography of the film, Burton as the ultimate gateway horror director, and the film's ever enduring legacy ahead of it's long awaited sequel. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we discuss Beetlejuice...

The boys close out the Alien franchise with the newest entry from Fedé Alvarez. We're talking series callbacks, fan expectations, new Xeno lore, and discuss our individual rankings of the films. In space, no one can hear you scream...unless it's Garrett yelling at DeVaughn for his Aliens placement. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off a month of Tim Burton films with Beetlejuice. Specter Cinema Club is now...

Surprise! DeVaughn sat down with the legendary director/producer Charles Band to discuss his 400th film Quadrant being released under Full Moon Pictures' new sub-label Pulp Noir. A young gal obsessed with serial killers becomes one herself as she emboddies Jack the Ripper in a VR online universe. You can stream the film now on the Full Moon Features app, Tubi, and Amazon Prime! The film is also available on DVD, Blu-ray, or VHS New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss...

Ridley Scott returns to the franchise for two divisive prequel films! Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcast) returns to discuss Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. We're talking Scott's less-Alien focused lore decisions, fan response to these films, and get even more into the Xenomorph-pathogen-goo physiology. Gonna pull a David and commit a casual genocide; oops, sorry! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, the boys...

After another round of hyper-sleep, the boys are joined by Kat Hughes (The Hollywood News, Movies With Mummy) to discuss the messy entries Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection. We're talking the alternate cuts, the series tonal shifts, and how Ellen Ripley's life totally sucks ass. Who do we gotta f**k to get this podcast sponsored?! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we go back in time for Prometheus and Alien: Covenant....

It's our 200th episode! We're partying aboard the Nostromo as we kick off our month covering the Alien franchise, starting with a double-feature of Alien and the sequel Aliens. The boys are joined by Shawn & Clayton (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies) to talk Xenomorph lore, the series horror legacy, and the mother of space Ellen Ripley. Follow quarantine protocols or else! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we...

While the boys cannot leave LA, we've avoidded the cults...for now. Garrett & DeVaughn wrap upour HollyWEIRD with an awkward dinner party discussing The Invitation. We discuss the social niceties of LA, the philosophy behind the cult, and how this film was an early template for grief porn in the 2010s. Don't drink the wine! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off our coverage on the Alien franchise....

Here's a clip from our monthly Patreon show Watching the Watchlist; where DeVaughn & Garrett recap their previous months on Letterboxd, discuss new releases, and assign each other first-time viewings off their respective watchlists. Here's DeVaughn's take on Joel Schumacher's stylish sci-fi horror Flatliners  If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie...

It's time for another redux episode as DeVaughn & Garrett give Starry Eyes a proper review. The boys are discussing cringey starving artists, chasing ambitions in LA, and how eerie it is watching this in a post Me Too climate. Hail, Astraeus! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts...

Surprise, little angels! We're taking an intermission from HollyWEIRD coverage to discuss the year's most anticipated horror film Longlegs. The boys are joined by serial Specter Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) to breakdown the marketing/hype, the unconventional storytelling, and the stunning performances by Monroe & Cage. We're just happy as peaches! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time for a redux of...

The boys are here to podcast and chew bubble game, but they're alll out of bubble gum. Josh Griffey (Film Alchemist Podcast) stops by (virtually) stops by Downtown LA to discuss They Live. We discuss random celebrity encounters, Carpenter's raging direction, and how this film hits a little too close to home 36 years later. Obey! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with...

The boys have returned home safely from their international travels and are ready to explore the horrors here in our city of Los Angeles! We set the tone with Peter Bogdanovich's Targets; where we discuss the parallel narratives, Roger Corman's involvement, and how films age & respond to tragedy. Snag a Baby Ruth if you're hungry! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with...