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Join us as we traverse the arid, alien landscape of 'The Outwaters,' Robbie Banfitch's found-footage horror that charts a group of friends' descent into terror in the heart of the Mojave Desert. Despite its ambitious intention and appealing premise, we found it lacking in narrative coherence, intentionality, and verisimilitude. Ryan was underwhelmed, generously allotting it a "stream" for its earnest attempt, and for the sake of staying up on the latest in independent horror. Tim had a much...

In our latest episode, we unravel the layered world of ‘Men,’ a British folk horror film by Alex Garland, that sees a widowed woman, portrayed by Jessie Buckley, on “vacation” in a countryside village, tormented by the eerie men in the village, all brought to life by Rory Kinnear. We unpack Garland's layered narrative, drawing links to ancient cautionary tales, while also exploring the film's religious undertones and symbolism. ‘Men’ is a film that invites and defies consensus in equal...

In our latest episode, we get into the thick of the unconventional thriller, "The Vanishing". This isn't your usual kidnapping drama - this one's got layers, and it's as deliciously complicated as your grandma's lasagna recipe! We get tangled up in an intricate web spun around "what happened" rather than "whodunnit". "The Vanishing" taps into our fascination with the aftermath of a horrific event and explores the relentless grip of obsession. We chew on the tricky question of moving on and...

Join us as we dive deep into the paradoxically dark reality of "Torso," an Italian horror classic that centers on a masked killer on a throat-slitting, sexual spree. We hop into our little Italian car and journey into the film's unsettling depiction of violence, exploring its uncanny ability to get at a disturbing, “real” feeling, despite unrealistic effect (a Giallo staple). With Ryan awarding it a "rent" and Tim giving it a "stream," we dissect the film's unique tension where brutality...

Ryan and Tim take a dreary, deadite delve into "Evil Dead Rise," the fifth installment in the iconic horror franchise. While the film didn't quite live up to Ryan's hopes, lacking a certain bite and earning a "stream" rating, Tim found it more compelling and awarded it a "rent." Our hosts discuss how and if filmmakers can "put evil" into a movie, how a “modern” approach both helped and hurt the movie, as well as the potential pitfalls of too much character development. So pardon us as we...

Starring everyone’s favorite Nicolas Cage as the iconic Transylvanian Lord of Darkness, “Renfield” offers a fun and fresh “what if” in the form of a nine-decades-later sequel to the 1931 original “Dracula.” Ryan enjoyed the performances but couldn't bring himself to rate it higher than a "stream." On the other hand, Tim was smitten by its silliness, declaring it a new comfort movie and granting it a solid "buy." Tune in as we dismember the film's blood-sucking humor, chilling charm, and...

For this episode, we dive into the drizzling, moody world of the 1997 psychological thriller "Cure." Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the film follows a detective investigating a series of gruesome murders. The chilling twist? The real killer isn't committing the murders himself; instead, he hypnotizes others to carry out the heinous acts. Join us as we dismember the film's appropriately hypnotic atmosphere, and thought-provoking themes of identity, control, and culpability when the lines...

Hosts Ryan and Tim are joined by recurring guest and "Scream Fiend" Peter Warden to dissect the latest installment in the fabled franchise: "Scream VI." With Ghostface and the “Scream” (2022) crew back on the chopping block, the trio slices and dices their way through the film's scintillating suspense, bloody butcherings, and terrifying twists. They also delve into the idea of fictionalizing real-life violence in horror storytelling, taking a stab at carving out what feels right or not. Don't...

Our 200th episode is here! We've explored so many nooks and crannies of the genre, and now, in celebration of this milestone, we're taking a look back at the past hundred episodes to pick out our top nine films. It's not about the ranking or the competition, it's about sharing our love for the genre. Join us as we revisit some of our favorites, and see which ones have stayed with us long after the credits rolled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Speak No Evil" takes the well-worn trope of doing something foolish to prove oneself and turns it on its head, delving deeper into the horror of societal expectations. We were both along for the ride into the forest, countryside, and rock quarry, navigating the dangers of polite society and psychopaths alike. With our tongues firmly intact, we dismember the nuances of modern niceties explored in this thrilling film. "Speak No Evil" earned a double "rent" from both of us. Speak No Evil...

Don't be fooled, like his father before him, the younger Cronenberg knows what he's doing: and delivers with “Infinity Pool.” While keeping the family tradition of body-centric horror, Brandon adds his own cerebral touch that titillates in all the right Cronenberg-y ways. Ryan and Tim both agree that this film deserves a "buy" for a plethora of reasons, including Mia Goth’s incredible, unhinged performance. This film is so good, it'll get under your skin and make you want to peel back the...

This week on Dismembering Horror, we delve into the pre-and-post-apocalyptic depths of darkness with Tim's pick for "the bleakest movie" he's ever seen. Get ready for the shock and awe of "Threads," a British classic that rocked the country with its pseudo-documentary style and heart-stopping realism. We were joined by Bob Mielke, the writer of the "Threads" book, and Rachel Kempf, co-founder of its publishing company. It was an honor to have them on the show for an even more in-depth...

“Dinky dinky do,” if we do say so ourselves! What an interesting experience “Skinamarink” was. Stark, eerie, unsettling, challenging for some, this Canadian film has been causing quite a stir with audiences, both good and bad. Eleven people walked out of Tim’s theater, sparking a conversation worth its own dismembering. The path to loving this movie may well be in the viewer's ability to tap into their childhood fears and feelings. Ryan had no problem getting there, while Tim could never...

Ahh, the late great glory of 90’s indie film…what’s that you say? This film was made two years ago? But it encapsulates that late 90’s vibe so well! “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” is a moody spiral down into finding oneself in the burgeoning age of creepy-pasta internet—relentlessly eerie and artfully depicted by a filmmaker as they too were finding themselves. Ryan and Tim found this one ripe for exploration with little to criticize, rating it a “buy” and “rent” respectively. We’re...

If you thought getting a lump of coal in your stocking was bad, just you wait! This holiday season we decided to deepen our understanding of the true roots of Christmas: Paganism. Well, or at least some very German lore. With a standout cast, and tremendous set and creature design, the guys felt that despite some lulls, “Krampus” was a nice gift for the holidays and garnered a double “rent.” Just remember, the spirit is all about giving—and if you doubt that spirit, Krampus will come and take...

It’s “Midsommar” meets “Ratatouille!” Get ready for some fine dining with the subject of this week’s episode, “The Menu.” Touching on all sorts of interconnected themes, prompting us to dismember all that comes with working in the service industry, and getting excited about the horror-centric premise at the heart of it all, this frenzied, food-centric feast of a film gave us plenty to chew on. The burger off this menu was cooked just to our liking, with Ryan dishing out a “rent” and Tim going...

It's Thanksgiving with everybody's favorite twin Floridians, Todd and Terry! With a relatively small list of Thanksgiving themed/set horror films, we decided to carve up a very special Turkey of a 1980's slasher this year... "Blood Rage!" Thanks to solid kills, a unique setting, and even more unique portrayals of how humans act, this could-be-holiday-classic came with enough sides to earn a "stream" from Tim and an enthusiastic "rent" from Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

She drowned, in a lake, but died in a dry lake bed months before. If that isn’t eerie enough, then the fact that time is relative and a flat circle will really bake your noodle. Lake Mungo explores the doom of prescient haunting and the trauma of losing a loved one, all through the medium of captured images. So docu-style horror really did the heavy lifting in this one. Influential as it may be, Tim and Ryan were ultimately underwhelmed with this one giving it a double “stream”. Freaky,...

Well, we’ve finally arrived at the end. The big question on everyone’s mind: will Laurie Strode triumph over evil, or will Michael Myers plunge his knife deep into the heart of the queen of the final girls once and for all? For the THIRTEENTH installment of the Halloween franchise, the filmmakers put to question the role of evil in Haddonfield and the effects it’s had. Although not everyone seemed to feel the same way, Ryan and Tim were very satisfied with this conclusion to what has become...

This week we welcome fellow podcaster Michael Osborne to dismember yet another Wes Craven classic, “The Hills Have Eyes.” Shocking for its time, the original stays true to the despair of the desert and the underpinnings of classism that Craven does so well, and our guest brought his knowledge of geology and a general revelry to help us dig deep. Although the costumes of the “hill people” may have left something to be desired, the guys all concluded that this one was a double “stream” from...

Director Ti West has done it folks, he and Mia Goth have catapulted us back in time to see the how and why of the titular killer Pearl, whom we were so gloriously acquainted with in this past summer’s “X”. Keeping in step with the slow burn and build that Ti West has become known for, Pearl leaves little doubt that not only is he making really innovative choices, but Mia Goth is staking her claim as an incredible actor with this mesmerizing and remarkable performance. Tim and Ryan had a ton...

This week we welcome special guest Brendan Lucas to dismember a completely insane film per his request, Arrebato. The 1979 Spanish art house horror film has been gaining a cult following, and Brendan insisted that the guys take a look. Going to a theatrical screening, Ryan and Tim got the full effect for what is a truly indefinable, drug-addled, mind-bending, meta mystery masterpiece. Our co-hosts agreed that it is weird and wild enough to tell themselves to “rent it,” while our guest of...

An indigenous-centric, woman-led, trial-by-fire to defeat a teenage alien Predator dropped onto earth to hunt down the apex prey? Uhhh, yes please! We welcome the exquisite chef Denise Vallejo, founder of Alchemy Organica this week to help us dismember the “Predator” prequel, “Prey.” We had a great conversation, touching on why the setting was perfect for this series, the use of animal actors in today’s world, and the Predator’s private hormonal angst. We agreed overall on our assessment,...