Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

This Ride Will Be The Death Of You. Spring Into Sequels continues with 2006s FINAL DESTINATION 3. After a teen's terrifying premonition helps a group escape a deadly roller‑coaster accident, the survivors soon realize Death is still pursuing them. Disturbing photographs taken that day begin to reveal symbolic clues about who might be next and how fate plans to strike. Also this week: Ben's Amplifier woes, remembering Xtina, and Mindless Self Indulgence brings out the Suburb kids. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "F--- you, Ben Franklin." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Final Destination 3 (2006) Directed by James Wong Written by Glen Morgan & James Wong Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ryan Merriman, Kris Lemche, Alexz Johnson, Sam Easton, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, & Texas Battle ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:26 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:50 - Film Breakdown 02:15:25 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

What began in Hell, will end on Earth. This week we are joined by Dominic Scarano of the band Varkan for our new theme: Spring Into Sequels. Lance's fave! We kick off with 1992's HELLRAISER 3: HELL ON EARTH. After the Cenobite Pinhead becomes separated from his human conscience, his influence begins to spread through a decadent nightclub scene in the city. A determined journalist investigates a trail of bizarre deaths, unknowingly drawing closer to a supernatural horror unleashed by desire and excess. Also this week: Windstorm woes, Clive Barker impressions, and the new meaning of the term "Arriving". All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "There is no good.. There is no evil. There is only flesh." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Hellrasier 3: Hell on Earth (1992) Directed by Anthony Hickox Written by Peter Atkins Starring Terry Farrell, Kevin Bernhardt, Paula Marshall, and, of course, Doug Bradley ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:10 - "The Shpiel" 01:11:20 - Film Breakdown 02:11:25 - Brain Bucket AND Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

They're Hungry. You're Dinner. MONSTER MARCH concludes with 2005's FEAST. A mismatched group of strangers at a remote desert bar must band together when vicious creatures suddenly attack from the darkness. Forced into uneasy alliances, they scramble to defend themselves against the relentless onslaught. Also this week: Hard Mountain Dew, a new Bruce Springsteen song, ans Lance has some thoughts on this movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I'm the guy that's gonna save your ass." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Feast (2005) Directed by John Gulager Written by Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan Starring Krista Allen, Duane Whitaker, Balthazar Getty, Diane Ayala Goldner, Josh Zuckerman, Judah Friedlander, Clu Gulager, Jenny Wade, Navi Rawat, and Henry Rollins ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:20 - "The Shpiel" 58:20 - Film Breakdown 01:52:17 - '90s Nugget & Outro

They couldn't leave dead enough alone. MONSTER MARCH, well, marches on as we cover the 1993 sequel PUMPKINHEAD II: BLOOD WINGS . When a reckless prank disturbs an old grave, an ancient demon known as Pumpkinhead returns with a deadly purpose. The town's buried secrets come to light as the creature targets those connected to a forgotten tragedy. Also this week: Lance's new segments, new kinds of burger places, and Pumpkinhead's sneaky pranks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This stuff is way beyond Ouija boards." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993) Directed by Jeff Burr Written by Ivan Chachornia & Constantine Chachornia Starring Andrew Robinson, Ami Dolenz, J. Trevor Edmond, Hill Harper, and Soleil Moon Frye ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:38 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:21 - Film Breakdown 01:59:08 - '90s Nugget & Outro

Two decades ago scientists sent a message to space... This... is the reply. This week we are joined by Eanna and Ande of The Queens of NC-17 podcast as MONSTER MARCH continues! Together we will cover 1995's SPECIES. After receiving extraterrestrial DNA from a mysterious transmission, scientists create a rapidly maturing hybrid who soon breaks free. As she embarks on her own mission, experts scramble to stop her before she endangers humanity. Also this week: A ten thousand dollar toilet, Ben's time in the circus, and The Queens have their own version of the Step by Step theme. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "More docile and controllable, eh? You guys don't get out much." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Species (1995) Directed by Roger Donaldson Written by Dennis Feldman Starring Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger, and Michelle Williams ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:14 - "The Shpiel" 52:55 - Film Breakdown 02:34:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Next Evolution In Terror. A new month, a new theme: MONSTER MARCH! We kick it off 1997 film THE RELIC. A mysterious creature begins terrorizing a Chicago natural history museum just as it prepares for a major exhibition. A scientist and a detective race to uncover the origins of the threat before the opening-night gala turns deadly. Also this week: The difference between a peeper and a peaker, Tom Sizemore was in Heat, and is The Bloodhound Gang okay in 2026? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hey, let me ask you something: How the f--- does somebody get custody of a dog?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Relic (1997) Directed by Peter Hyams Written by Amy Holden Jones, John Raffo, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver Starring Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore, Clayton Rohner, and Chi Muoi Lo ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:30 - Film Breakdown 02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Ivy's best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, and the perfect life. So...Ivy took them. This is it! The moment you've all been waiting for: Two 40 year-old-mean review an erotic thriller about two coming-of-age girls. That's right! We wrap up TAINTED LOVE month with Drew Barrymore's 1992 thriller POISON IVY. A seductive drifter insinuates herself into a troubled suburban household, forging an intense bond with a lonely teen girl while quietly exploiting the family's fractures. Also this week: More misheard Lyrics, Lance hates the Rat People, and Ben worked at Starbucks?? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "There's something about her. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Poison Ivy (1992) Directed by Katt Shea Written by Andy Ruben & Katt Shea Starring Drew Barrymore, Sara Gilbert, Tom Skerritt, and Cheryl Ladd ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:30 - Film Breakdown 02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Prom night can be torture TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009's THE LOVED ONES. After grieving teen Brent rejects Lola's request to the dance, she and her father abduct him to force him into a nightmarish homemade prom. Trapped and brutalized, Brent uncovers the horrifying extent of their past victims and the lengths they'll go to recreate Lola's perfect evening. Also this week: Prom Stories, Ben reinterprets a song, and get us sponsored by Sheetz! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Is it finger lickin' good?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Loved Ones (2009) Directed by Sean Byrne Written by Sean Byrne Starring Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton, Richard Wilson, Victoria Thaine, and Jessica McNamee ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:40 - "The Shpiel" 49:48 - Film Breakdown 01:48:43 - Surprise Segement & Outro

Get your heart broken. TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009 remake MY BLOODY VALENTINE. A decade after a mining accident massacre, the town of Harmony is terrorized again when a killer in miner's gear begins a new string of brutal attacks. As survivor Tom Hanniger returns home, secrets resurface while suspicion spreads among the townspeople. Also this week: Ben vs the KFC drive-thru, Snowmaggedon 2026, and this movie's TWO Scrooges. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Happy f---in' Valentine's Day." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- My Bloody Valentine (2009) Directed by Patrick Lussier Written by Todd Farmer and Zane Smith Starring Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Kevin Tighe, and Tom Atkins ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:22 - "The Shpiel" 45:20 - Film Breakdown 01:46:45 - Surprise Segement & Outro