The ghouls update the format for a new era of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB! For their first solo-film episode, they peel back the gooey shell of the most infamous film of all time, CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980)! They talk about the lasting impact of Deodato’s vision and dissect the impact of real on-screen violence.     WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of animal violence, extreme sadism, sexual assault, mutilation, and far more in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion...

Go deeper, deeper, deeper with the ghouls as they dig into the infamous FOUND (2012), a film that spawned the even more infamous Headless (2015). Then, they get swept up in the relationship drama of AUDITION (1999) before bags flip and needles stick.     Warning: This episode contains descriptions of murder, torture, gore, sexual assault, incest, necrophilia, animal abuse, child abuse, mutilation, and more in the context of the films discussed. Listened discretion is advised.   DBBT Theme...

Who’s crazy, who’s already dead?! The ghouls return to speak on A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (2003), a mysterious yarn of daddy issues and night terrors. Then, they travel to the Australian frontier for the historical revenge epic, THE NIGHTINGALE (2018).   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, extreme violence involving children, and much more in the context of the films discussed.   DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti For questions, comments, or other information, send us...

Get right down to the dirty work with THE NEW FLESH! The ghouls cover LONGLEGS (2024), the hype cycle, facial prosthetics, and what it takes to spook. Hail Satan!   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of torture, murder, child abuse, and more in the in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion is advised.   New Flesh Theme Song by James Pizziketti For questions, comments, or other information, send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on Instagram at...

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The New Flesh returns with IN A VIOLENT NATURE (2024)! The ghouls talk spine-cracking kills, walking simulators, and reframing the slasher template.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of murder, torture, mutilation, and more in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion is advised.   New Flesh Theme Song by James Pizziketti For questions, comments, or other information, send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on Instagram at...

Mike reaches an all-time level of annoying as he attempts to dismember AUGUST UNDERGROUND’S MORDUM (2003). Then, the ghouls cover the moral grey zones of Ruggero Deodato’s follow-up to Cannibal Holocaust, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK (1980). Anything could happen… Everything did!   Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault, murder, torture, child abuse, animal abuse, necrophilia, and more in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised. DBBT...

THE NEW FLESH returns as the ghouls talk WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD & HONEY 2 (2024). They discuss gnarly kills, Germaine's shocking fear of a certain character, surprising emotional depth, and one occupation you need to watch out for at YOUR local hospital. Will it all culminate in another entrant to the tub? Oh bother, I guess you'll have to find out for yourself!       WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of extreme violence, mutilation, child abduction/abuse/murder, and...

On the 1st anniversary of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB, the ghouls stare into the aeon-dead darkness for the first-ever episode of THE ABYSS! On this rewatch, they tackle the most infamous, most profane of horror with A SERBIAN FILM (2010).     WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, pedophilia/child molestation, child abuse, incest, suicide, torture, and more in the context of the films discussed. DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti For questions, comments, or other...

Butt stuff reigns supreme in the tub! The ghouls talk suppressed suburban perverts and mean moms with THE GIRL NEXT DOOR (2007). Then, they tackle the ultimate infamy of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s controversial final film, SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM (1975). Do either have the guts (or poop) to make it into the tub forever?   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, pedophilia/child molestation, child abuse, torture, coprophilia, and more in the context of the films...

The torture is back for season 2 of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB! The ghouls dissect the snuffsploitation film AMERICAN GUINEA PIG: BOUQUET OF GUTS & GORE (2014) and what it takes to shock. Then, they ask if they’re pretty enough with THE LOVED ONES (2009), an Aussie classic of twisted love and daddy issues.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of torture, mutilation, murder, child abuse, animal abuse and violence, incest, and more in the context of the films discussed.   DBBT Theme...

The ghouls wrap up 2023 with top 10’s! Mazzanti dives into his favorite genre movies from 2023, while Germaine digs into the vault and picks her favorite first-time horror viewings of the year. Plus, they chat books and tease what’s to come on Season 2.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence, animal abuse, necrophilia, and murder in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised.  DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti For questions, comments, or other...

The ghouls are back! First, they get gooey with Peter Jackson's splattefest DEAD ALIVE (aka BRAINDEAD - 1992). Then, they untangle the deceptive simplicity of Gus Van Sant's controversial Palme d'Or winner ELEPHANT (2003), a teen drama that leads up to a school shooting.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of murder, mutilation, animal violence, attempted rape, child abuse, school shootings, bullying, bulimia, and more in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is...

The table is set, the festivities have begun, and the ghouls are unexpected guests for Eli Roth's new slasher, THANKSGIVING. They talk about delicious deaths, genuine story, and humans-as-malleable-clay. But beware! SPOILERS AHEAD.       Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder and torture in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion is advised.   New Flesh Theme Song by James Pizziketti For questions, comments, or other information, send us an email at...

The ghouls open up the clown cafe for the gruesome twosome—Rob and Jason Michael from the SPOILER SLEEPOVER podcast clamber into the tub with their sleeping bags to discuss the horror epic TERRIFIER 2! We talk extreme bodily trauma, unexpected pathos, and of course, the dick quota. But wait! Before listening, go over to SPOILER SLEEPOVER to hear all four of us discuss TERRIFIER (2016)!   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, torture, mutilation, murder, child...

It's emo goth girl week for the ghouls! On this episode, they dive into Germaine's childhood and future goals with MAY (2002), paying special attention to an all-time Anna Faris performance. Then, they traverse the murky waters of the seminal rape-revenge classic I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (1978) aka DAY OF THE WOMAN. Will any of these ghastly pieces make it into THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB?   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault/rape, murder, torture/mutilation, animal cruelty,...

The ghouls drain the tub with author and filmmaker Leo X. Robertson! On this episode of BRAIN DRAIN, the gruesome twosome talk to Leo about his pragmatic but philosophical filmmaking process, channeling grief into art, and of course, his pick for the tub: IN A GLASS CAGE (1986).     WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence, child abuse, animal abuse, and murder in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised.  DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti For...

The inaugural episode of THE NEW FLESH is all about playing a game! The ghouls dig into all the fleshy bits of SAW X, its stripped-down narrative, its gnarly special effects, and its surprising pathos. And, of course, they ponder whether John Kramer is Daddy.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, torture, mutilation, murder, child abuse, and rape in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion is advised.   DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti   For...

Butts and bugs fill the tub in this episode of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB. First, the creation is realized with THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2 (FULL SEQUENCE) (2011). Then, a drug run goes south (pun intended) in SWALLOWED (2022), Carter Smith’s absorbing and harrowing drama-horror. PLUS, stick around for a special promo code for PALLBEARER PRESS.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of graphic violence, torture, rape, murder, violence toward children, and animal abuse.   DBBT Theme Song by James...

Scalps are a precious commodity in the latest episode of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB! The ghouls talk MANIAC (2012), the POV-slasher remake starring Elijah Wood. Then, they dive into the nightmare world of giallo maestro Dario Argento’s OPERA (1987). Plus, listen for advanced ticket information for Disney’s new attraction MOMMY WORLD.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, murder, torture, sexual abuse, child abuse, and animal abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.   DBBT...

The inaugural episode of THE BRAIN DRAIN—the ghoulish DBBT aftershow—finds a guest in the tub! Author and critic Mike Thorn joins us to discuss horror, the creative process, the new audiobook edition of his first novel “Shelter for the Damned,” and his tub pick—SICK (2022), John Hyams’ taut and clever COVID-set slasher. We dissect screenwriter Kevin Williamson’s social diagnosis, Hyams’ dynamic camera, and the engagement of pandemic-as-horror.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of...

The ghouls are at it again with their most impassioned debate yet! First, they dig into ‘A Chilean Film’: TRAUMA (2017), a brutal response to the darkest period in Chile's history. Then, they head back to England in 1645 for WITCHFINDER GENERAL (1968), an infamous tale of religious fanaticism and rural tyranny. Plus, the ghouls dive into what makes them tick!     WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, sexual assault, incest, torture, mutilation, and child abuse in...

The ghouls explore a haunt in HELL HOUSE LLC (2015). Then, they celebrate the #1 sadomasochist daddy with ICHI THE KILLER (2001). Will a found footage gem finally enter the tub, or will sado-daddy win the day? PLUS, a new award is revealed and a surprise is teased.   WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence (some involving children), sexual assault, animal abuse and killing, bullying, and torture in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is...

The ghouls sift through more torture tapes with the infamous faux-documentary THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES (2007). Then, they unearth the little-seen tone poem MALATESTA’S CARNIVAL OF BLOOD (1973). Will the tub be blessed with another unholy entrant?   WARNING: This episode contains discussions of extreme violence, sexual abuse/assault, torture, animal harm, and child abuse in the context of the films we discuss. Listener discretion is advised.   For questions, comments, or other information, send...