Dead And Lovely Horror Movie Podcast

Things are getting groovy this week with Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2! Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve discuss scary trees, Bruce Campbell's awesomeness, and we get into one of the definitive classics of 1980s horror cinema. JOIN US! Movie discussion begins at 00:47:49 Patreon: Patreon.com/deadandlovely PayPal: PayPal.me/deadandlovely Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are going grindhouse this week with Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror. Uncle Ben gives Barry White a run for his money, Hollywood Steve pitches a meth-spolation short, and we talk about Robert Rodriguez vs Harvey Weinstein. It's a blast! Movie discussion begins at 00:49:04 Patreon: Patreon.com/deadandlovely PayPal: PayPal.me/deadandlovely Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve and SPECIAL GUEST Tante Kate are coming at you with a spoiler-filled short review of the final season of Game of Thrones. We talk about the final season as a whole, our own expectations for the finale, and which characters in the show were our favorites. Did I mention the episode if filled with spoilers and you shouldn't listen to it if you don't want to hear spoilers? Because...spoilers. Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve appreciate our listeners who contribute to the show whether through sending us beer, becoming a patron of the show on Patreon, or giving us money on PayPal. To show our appreciation to friend of the show Roger Miller, we're covering a movie he suggested: Frontier(s). We talk about our favorite fictional characters who kill Nazis, we give a little refresher on New French Extremity, and we get into the politics of this movie. It's a very brutal watch! Movie discussion begins at 00:53:27 Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve invited over longtime friend Lindsey Stamey-Boyd to discuss Darren Aronofsky's mother! We talk a bit about Ben and Lindsey's history as musicians together, Lindsey talks about the gross parts of becoming a mother, and Hollywood Steve talks about some concepts in Jewish mysticism that he only recently learned about and will most assuredly be corrected by someone who knows better. It's a blast! Movie discussion begins at 00:52:07 Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are back this week to talk about House of 1000 Corpses directed by Rob Zombie (aka Robert Zombert, aka Bobby Zed). We talk Pee Wee's Playhouse, Beavis and Butthead Do America, and other Rob Zombie-involved projects. We constantly telegraph how much we love Devil's Rejects. In between all of that, we talk about this movie a little bit. Movie discussion is actually all throughout this but really begins at 01:10:28 Music by Ben Eller

Are you ready for Freddy? Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve sure are. We decide what our own Freddy nightmare deaths would be, we get into The Fat Boys' "Are You Ready For Freddy?" vs DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's "Nightmare on My Street," and we talk about how this movie came together. This one's a fun time! Movie discussion begins at 00:48:38 Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve dive into the plasma stream this week with David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986). We discuss the grossest movies we've ever seen, Cronenberg's thoughts, and Jeff Goldblum's handsome. It's a riot from beginning to end! Movie discussion begins at 00:58:52 Music by Ben Eller

We're talking Jacob's Ladder this week and it's a real good time. We find out if we're going to heaven or hell, we get into hallucinogens and the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and we implore you to watch the movie before listening to this episode. It's a good one and you owe it to yourself to see it unspoiled. Movie discussion begins at 00:40:00 Music by Ben Eller

We just watched the new Pet Sematary and we have things to say! Check out the first 13 minutes of the episode for a spoiler-free review. The remainder of the episode is spoilerific. Special guest drop-in by Tante Kate Spoilers begin at 00:13:48 Music by Ben Eller

Just in time for the remake, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking about Pet Sematary (1989). We talk about the iconic scenes, the classic lines, and why neither of us thinks this is a very good movie. Dead and Lovely goes down that road. Movie discussion begins at 00:48:30 Music by Ben Eller

All up in your ears this week with Cindy Sherman's Office Killer. Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve talk Captain Marvel, get into our favorite artists, and breakdown this very strange, but simple horror movie. Have fun listening! Movie discussion begins at 01:03:38 Music by Ben Eller

We saw Jordan Peele's new film Us and we want to talk about it. We begin with a spoiler-free review, but be warned spoilers follow after 14:56. We highly recommend you see the film before listening to the section with spoilers. Spoilers after 14:56 Music by Ben Eller

This week, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve want you to give Jennifer's Body a chance. We find out how well we know our significant others, question why people used to hate Megan Fox, and have fun discussing this film. Get into it! Movie discussion begins at 00:51:14 Music by Ben Eller

Despite a slight delay, we're coming at you strong with an episode on Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria remake. We hit the century mark by talking about the movies we've come to love more because of this show, talk about some differences between the original and the remake, and get into just what this film is all about. Enjoy! Movie discussion begins at 01:11:25 Music by Ben Eller

Hollywood Steve has a special announcement regarding our 100th episode covering Suspiria (2018). He also takes some progressively stranger calls from fans of the show. Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are going to prom! We're talking the 1976 classic Carrie. We get into our favorite high school movies, talk about this movie's production, and discuss how awesome Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie are together. You're all gonna laugh at us! Movie discussion begins at 00:45:11 Music by Ben Eller

"You haven't seen Attack the Block?!!!" That's what you'll be screaming at your friends after listening to this episode. We have a super long Preview Palace, talk a bit about England, and get into why this movie is an underrated future classic. ENJOY IT! Movie discussion begins at 01:18:01 Music by Ben Eller

It's anthology time with Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve! We're talking about Tales From The Hood. We talk about recent misfortunes, suggest some movies that were way better than we expected them to be, and get into this still-relevant horror film. Movie discussion begins at 00:57:22 Music by Ben Eller

We're talking Candyman this week! We get into our recent fan meetup, we consult the wizards at Buzzfeed for some candy-related knowledge, and we talk about this often-overlooked 90s-horror gem. Sweets to the sweet! Movie discussion begins at 00:45:38 Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are finally getting to (quite possibly) the greatest horror movie ever made: The Shining. We take a ridiculous quiz, get into our analysis of the film, and address theories from Room 237 and others. Enjoy it. Orders from the house. Movie discussion begins at 00:47:48 Music by Ben Eller

We're coming at you strong this week with I Am Not A Serial Killer. We find out if we can tell the difference between quotes from children and quotes from serial killers, we talk a bit about adapting novels to the screen, and we get into what exactly is going on in this movie. You're going to enjoy it! Movie discussion begins at 00:42:26 Music by Ben Eller

This week, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking about everyone's favorite Norwegian dark fantasy horror: Trollhunter! Not-so-secret fact: we were pretty drunk when we recorded this. Ben tells a mouse story, we get into some Norway facts, and we follow every tangent and conversational back alley throughout our discussion of this film. Fun drinking game: take a drink every time we change the subject! Movie discussion begins at 00:42:53 Music by Ben Eller

It's winter and we're talking about the greatest horror remake of all time: The Thing. We talk about of favorite Kurt Russell movies, we get in to some of the film's production complications, and we try to figure out what this movie is really about. It's a rip-roaring good time! Movie discussion begins at 00:56:20 Music by Ben Eller

On its 10-year anniversary, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking Dead Snow. It has cold weather, camp slasher tropes, and Nazi zombies getting killed: the purest equation for a fun time in January. We find out how much we remember about the year 2009, we talk about Nazi zombies and how much Nazis suck, and we talk about this super-fun Norwegian horror comedy. Movie discussion begins at 00:51:07 Music by Ben Eller

Throughout January we'll be covering snowy horror films beginning this week with 30 Days of Night. We talk Bird Box like everyone else on the internet over the past week and a half, we tell you our New Year's resolutions, and we get into this brutal vampire movie set in Barrow, Alaska. This is an episode you won't soon forget. Movie discussion begins at 01:00:43 Music by Ben Eller

2018 may not have been your favorite year, but it was a great year for horror films. In this episode, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve tell you which horror movies from 2018 were the best (and we even throw in some honorable mentions). It's another fun time with your favorite podcasters! Music by Ben Eller

It's Christmas wildcard time here at Dead and Lovely and Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking Home Alone. It might not be a horror movie but it certainly is horrific if you pay attention. And Kevin grew up to be Jigsaw, so it's basically a horror prequel. It's long. It's strong. It's two dudes having a good ol' holiday conversation. Enjoy! Movie discussion begins at 01:45:18 Music by Ben Eller

We're talking Rare Exports: the Christmas movie that you need to make an annual tradition. We get into Ben's continuing Christmas woes, what Christmas character we are, and how awesome Rare Exports is. If this doesn't get you into a holiday mood, you're probably dead! Movie discussion begins at 00:50:46 Music by Ben Eller

It's Christmas time and there really is no Christmas movie that we'd rather be talking about this week than Gremlins. It's a dark horror-comedy for the kids that's way deeper than you might think. We talk about our favorite Christmas gifts of the past, we get into some production stuff, and we talk about how this film is about consumerism, greed, and capitalism. Movie discussion begins at 01:05:48 Music by Ben Eller

We've received a bunch of requests for Phantasm over the past year and a half and we've finally gotten to it. We talk dreams, this film's year-long production, and the surreal nature of Phantasm. Hop in your Barracuda and let's ride! No warning shots! Movie discussion begins at 01:00:42 Music by Ben Eller

Hot off the podcast presses (like, we just recorded this an hour ago) and tinged with some melancholy, your dudes Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking What We Do In The Shadows. We find out what type of vampire we are, we try to avoid breaking down comedy, and we get into all of the vampire tropes in this film. Movie discussion begins at 00:49:18 Music by Ben Eller

If you're going to talk about a vampire movie, you might as well talk about one of the best: Let The Right One In. We get into our favorite people and things to come from Sweden, we talk about the American remake (Let Me In), and we get into just how wonderfully dark and twisted this film is. Movie discussion begins at 01:01:04 Music by Ben Eller

It's the second week of Novampire and we're going back to Stephen King well for water. It's Salem's Lot time and we've put in the three hours to talk about it. We get into what Stephen King villain we would be, how influential this film is on future vampire films, and how okay this movie is. Enjoy! Movie discussion begins at 00:41:49 Music by Ben Eller

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve saw Suspiria recently and now we want to spoil it for you. We get into some of the differences between the new version and the original, the role of dancing in this film, and the major thing we would change about the film. It's a real fun time! Music by Ben Eller

We begin our 2nd Annual Novampire this week with Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark. It's the grim and dirty vampire movie you never knew you wanted. We talk drug addiction, this movie's vampire rules, and how awesome Bill Paxton is in this movie. Movie discussion begins at 00:37:55 Music by Ben Eller

Surprise! It's a mini-sode from your dudes Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve. We both watched The Haunting of Hill House. So we got together and talked about it. We talk about Shirley Jackson, writer/director/editor Mike Flanagan, the cast, and the series as a whole. It's a densely-packed 35 minutes. Music by Ben Eller

Happy Halloween! Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are celebrating our greatest holiday by talking about The Monster Squad. We talk about Ben's Halloween party, we give you some suggestions for (maybe) kid-friendly Halloween movies, and we get into some theories about The Monster Squad that might blow your mind. Movie discussion begins at 00:42:55. Music by Ben Eller

In this longer-than-average episode, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve get into their favorite horror film of 2018: Hereditary. We talk about which movies have terrorized us, we pitch John McClane vs Gremlins, and we get deep into Hereditary. Movie discussion begins at 01:07:35 Music by Ben Eller

Your guys, Ben Eller and Steven Spratling, are coming at you with a spoiler-free minisode about the new Halloween. We get into the major themes of the film, its relationship to the other Halloween movies, and we let you know if it's worth going to see. Music by Ben Eller

With Halloween right around the corner, Ben Eller and Steven Spratling venture where no one should have ever gone: into the Halloween sequels! We're talking our favorite John Carpenter films, getting into how apathetic this production really was, and trying to think of some ways this movie could have been better. It's a blast! Movie discussion begins at 00:30:52 Music by Ben Eller

For the first time, Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are doing a Tim Burton movie: Sleepy Hollow. We find out which Tim Burton character we are, we talk 19th century American literature, and we get into twisted plot at the center of the film. It's fun for the whole family! (Except for kids because it is...explicit). Movie discussion begins at 00:56:05 Music by Ben Eller

It's Halloween month and we're talking about the movie that saved big-studio horror: Scream. We talk about Castle Rock (SPOILER ALERT: skip from 00:03:12 to 00:11:11 to avoid spoilers), we test our knowledge of horror movies, and we get into the depths of Scream's meta elements. We think you'll like it. Movie discussion begins at 00:32:51 Music by Ben Eller

The first request our podcast ever received was for us to cover Bubba Ho-Tep. We've gotten that same request a ton of times since. Well, get ready to listen to two (relatively) young dudes talk about getting old. Lots of hairs in new places and pains. We talk Bruce Campbell's godlike swag, what genre this movie actually is, and aging. Movie discussion begins at 01:18:21 (I know, right?) Music by Ben Eller

The Return of the Living Dead is the subject of our episode this week. Ben Eller and Steven Spratling crack into some craft brews from Cleveland. We find out what type of zombies we are, we get into fast, brain-loving zombies, and we talk about the meaning of this movie. Movie discussion begins at 00:38:18. Music by Ben Eller

Some horror movies seem to polarize fans, and there is none more polarizing than The Blair Witch Project. We talk found footage films, we get into the film's grueling production and revolutionary marketing, and we talk about everything there is to appreciate about a film that many people hate passionately. Movie discussion begins at 00:52:59 Music by Ben Eller

Ben Eller and Steven Spratling have a good bit to say about The Conjuring. We talk about our brand-spanking-new YouTube channel, all of the movies that inspired this movie, and we get into the first installment of one of the most successful horror franchises of all time. Movie discussion begins at 00:30:49 Music by Ben Eller

Predator could easily be considered a horror movie, and this week Ben Eller and Steven Spratling try to convince you that it most definitely is. For the first time ever, ya boys have a guest: musician Andy Wood. We talk Predator lore, Predator sequels, and we get around to talking about how this is one of the most enjoyable movies of all time. Movie discussion begins at 00:47:46. Music by Ben Eller

Back to the 90s this week with Ben Eller and Steven Spratling as we talk about teen horror flick I Know What You Did Last Summer. We find out which 90s heartthrob would be perfect for us, talk about Kevin Williamson's major influence on 90s teens, and get into the twists and turns of teenagers committing murder. Movie discussion begins at 00:50:00 Music by Ben Eller

Your favorite horror movie review podcast is talking The Hills Have Eyes this week. Ben Eller and Steven Spratling learn what we would taste like and get into Wes Craven's involvement in the Golden Age of Porn. Then we talk about Roman mythology and pagan names all in an effort to unpack Wes Craven's vision for this seemingly simple survival horror film. Movie discussion begins at 00:48:50 Music by Ben Eller