Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Beware the incubus, maniacs! This week we're delving into a deep cut in the Wes Craven filmography with 1981's Deadly Blessing. Tune in as we break down this religious thriller and other topics such as the band Incubus and their foray into Hackey Sack Purgatory, Sharon Stone's star-making role in Police Academy 4 and Lou Bega's surprise at the trumpet. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we busted out a fifth edition of the Back In The Day Blitz, where we discuss the intersection of news and pop culture in the 90s as well as Sunday afternoon movies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on the films of Wes Craven? Check out our previous episodes on A Nightmare On Elm Street (episode 74), The Hills Have Eyes Part II (episode 83), Shocker (episode 85), The Serpent And The Rainbow (episode 220), Swamp Thing (episode 227), Deadly Friend (episode 255), Invitation To Hell (episode 263), and New Nightmare (episode 282).

Everybody have fun tonight, maniacs! We're checking back in with Tobe Hooper and talking his 1981 carnival slasher The Funhouse. Tune in as we break down this bizarre piece of early 80s ephemera and discuss other topics such as the Dorf universe, our own Kennywood memories, and a classic duck joke. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we busted out a fifth edition of the Back In The Day Blitz, where we discuss the intersection of news and pop culture in the 90s as well as Sunday afternoon movies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on the work of Tobe Hooper? Check out our previous episodes on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (episode 99), Lifeforce (episode 228), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (episode 265), Poltergeist (episode 277), and Invaders From Mars (episode 290).

There goes the neighborhood, maniacs! We're finally wrapping up the 80s installments of the Friday The 13th series this week, ending on a doozy in Part VII: The New Blood. Tune in as we break down the first appearance of Kane Hodder in the franchise and other topics such as Ryan Gosling as hunky Beavis, Gregg wowing a crowd on a drum simulator, and the long-lost art of keeping photos in your wallet. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we busted out a fifth edition of the Back In The Day Blitz, where we discuss the intersection of news and pop culture in the 90s as well as Sunday afternoon movies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us talk more about Friday The 13th? Of course you do! Check out our previous episodes on the original (episode 300), Part 2 (episode 147), Part 3 (episode 260), The Final Chapter (episode 45), A New Beginning (episode 18), Jason Lives (episode 182), and Jason Takes Manhattan (episode 82).

We're traveling through another dimension this week, maniacs! Anthology Month comes to a close and we cap it off with 1983's adaptation of The Twilight Zone: The Movie. We unpack all that comes with this movie (content warning for the on-set accident 28:15-36:05) and other topics such as smoking indoors, our salad bar strategies, and the Twilight Zone ride at MGM Studios. Plus we have a new mini segment up front: New Weird Candy! Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a rousing game of Two Truth & A Lie. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Joe Dante directed one segment so you know Dick Miller is in this thing. Want more from him? Check out our previous episodes on Chopping Mall (episode 14), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), The Howling (episode 166), Gremlins (episode 172), The Burbs (episode 200), and The Terminator (episode 326).

Keep your eyes peeled, maniacs! Anthology Month continues with the 1989 deep cut Terror Eyes. What a way to celebrate 350 episodes! Tune in as we break down the movie and other topics such as our snack selections at the drive-in last week, inconvenient wallet-stealing scenarios, and how much practice you need to make a hot dog. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a rousing game of Two Truth & A Lie. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more off-the-wall fare from 1989? Check out our previous episodes on Iced (episode 25), Parents (episode 115), Witchtrap (episode 144), Family Reunion (episode 170), Offerings (episode 190), Dead Dudes In The House (episode 210), Things (episode 217), and Blades (episode 278).

Time for a story, maniacs! We're in the midst of Anthology Month and this week finds us recording live at the Riverside Drive-In during their April Ghouls Monster-Rama, where we discuss the highly expensive 1987 shot-on-video anthology Tales From The Quadead Zone. We're also joined spontaneously by frequent guests during these drive-in episodes, Josh Allshouse and Jamie from Neo Trash Video. While we uncover some factoids about this deep cut, we also discuss topics such as fancy Kool-Aid pitchers, the sounds of a ghost child, and what the hell is a quadead anyway??? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a rousing game of Two Truth & A Lie. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video flair? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (episode 109), Things (episode 217), Heavy Metal Massacre (episode 306), Video Violence (episode 316), and Blood Lake (episode 321).

Dance with us, maniacs! We continue Anthology Month with the scraps that make up 1985's Night Train To Terror. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the multiple cameos by Bull from Night Court, Gerard Way's acting debut, and guys getting caught in nets. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a rousing game of Two Truth & A Lie. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more bizarre stories from 1985? Check out our previous episodes on Re-Animator (episode 19), Phenomena (episode 61), Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), Demons (episode 135), and Ghoulies (episode 243).

Monsters rule, okay!? We're kicking off Anthology Month by checking in with some vintage horror heavy hitters in 1981's The Monster Club. We talk all things Vincent Price, John Carradine, and Donald Pleasence as well as other topics such as how we enjoy preparing eggs, Eric the night manager at Sheetz, and interesting ways to pronounce "weird". Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a rousing game of Two Truth & A Lie. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Interested in more British flair from the show? Check out our previous episodes on Bloody New Year (episode 16), Gothic (episode 20), The Company Of Wolves (episode 50), Don't Open Till Christmas (episode 66), and An American Werewolf In London (episode 197).

It's a wonderfull life, maniacs! We end 90s Month with 1990 cult sequel The Exorcist III. Tune in as we discuss all things Gemini Killer and other topics such as rejected title The Devil's Papers, the random outbursts of George C. Sock, and various pronunciations of "charcuterie board". Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on the actors from The Exorcist III? Check out George C. Scott in The Changeling (episode 161) and Brad Dourif in Child's Play (episode 41) and Child's Play 2 (episode 239).

We're riding the silver bullet through the 90s, maniacs! 90s Month continues with the 1996 werewolf flick Bad moon. Tune in as we break this movie down and discuss other topics such as the job of third shift tree-looker, the acting prowess of the film's dog actors, and computer-generated effects akin to Windows 95 screensavers. Plus we dig into another segment of Maniac Feedback where we read your answers on air! Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more looks at lycanthropes? Check out our previous episodes on Monster Dog (episode 28), Silver Bullet (episode 32), The Company Of Wolves (episode 50), Wolfen (episode 146), The Howling (episode 166), An American Werewolf In London (episode 197), Howling II (episode 213), Howling III (episode 214), Howling IV (episode 215), and Howling V (episode 216).

They're coming to get you, maniacs! We're in the thick of 90s Month and this week finds us discussing the 1990 remake of Night Of The Living Dead, directed by Tom Savini. Joining us to break this one down is author Adam Hart, who just released Raising The Dead: The Works Of George Romero. Tune in as we chat about this piece of local Pittsburgh lore and other topics such as one of Romero's more dubious lost scripts, Ben's new catchphrase, and quite possibly the best bonk in cinematic history. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more from the catalog of Tom Savini? Check out our previous episodes on The Burning (episode 5), Eyes Of A Stranger (episode 24), Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (episode 45), Alone In The Dark (episode 46), The Prowler (episode 96), Maniac (episode 97), Monkey Shines (episode 98), Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (episode 99), Creepshow (episode 104), Day Of The Dead (episode 114), Effects (episode 208), Dawn Of The Dead (episode 266), Friday The 13th (episode 300), and Martin (episode 317).

Crack open a bottle of Orbitz, maniacs, because April is 90s Month yet again! We're starting with 1998's Disturbing Behavior, starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Tune in to this totally razor episode where we discuss the flick and other topics such as the invented slang for this movie, David Duchovny's mnemonic devices, and Coal Chamber music videos. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more high school horrors? Check out our previous episodes on The Blob (episode 29), Christine (episode 37), Prom Night (episode 38), The Majorettes (episode 55), Society (episode 77), The New Kids (episode 87), Cutting Class (episode 89), Evilspeak (episode 246) and The Faculty (episode 284).

Set those traps, maniacs! We're checking in with Peter Weller this week as he tries to catch a rat in the 1983 thriller Of Unknown Origin. Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the movie's main character Ro-Bart-Cop, Jello Biafra's take on rat-catching, and what happens when Gregg has coffee in the afternoon. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear more discussions on creature features from 1983? Check out our previous episodes on Jaws 3-D (episode 78), Cujo (episode 80), Blood Beat (episode 169), and The Being (episode 179).

Make room for us, maniacs! This week we're finally revisiting a property we talked about in our infancy with the Terry O'Quinn sequel vehicle Stepfather II. While we chat about this movie and its impressive cast, we also discuss topics such as Angels In The Outfield, sawing wood while angry, and Comedy Central Presents. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more movies from the end of the 80s? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (episode 33), Society (episode 77), Friday The 13th Part 8 (episode 82), Shocker (episode 85), Phantom Of The Mall (episode 90), Tetsuo The Iron Man (episode 141), Puppet Master (episode 238), The Dead Next Door (episode 254), Amityville 4 (episode 276), and Pet Sematary (episode 308).

It's time to party, maniacs! This week finds us talking about the slasher whodunit Killer Party from 1986, and bringing us this flick are Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel from Silver Springs Films. They're joining us to promote the Blu-Ray release of their new anthology Cryptids, which also stars Joe Bob Briggs. Tune in as we celebrate Zane's birthday and talk other topics such as our new movie idea for the late Paul Bartel, the definitely real X-rated Mrs. Henshaw cut of the film, and bitter beer face. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear about more fare from 1986? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), Spookies (episode 62), Maximum Overdrive (episode 73), Critters (episode 86), Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (episode 99), Neon Maniacs (episode 156), Witchboard (episode 194), Deadly Friend (episode 255), and Troll (episode 280).

We've come here to do two things, maniacs! This week we celebrate the 100th episode that all three of your favorite goofballs have appeared on together, and we're talking a doozy: John Carpenter's They Live from 1988. Tune in as we discuss this wild allegory and other topics such as turkey sandwiches, Ween, and how you truly know you've made it financially. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more of the Master Of Horror? Check out our previous episodes on Christine (episode 37), The Thing (episode 229), Prince Of Darkness (episode 261), Halloween (episode 268), In The Mouth Of Madness (episode 285), and The Fog (episode 296).

Wild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Ande and Eanna from the Queens Of NC-17 podcast? Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as girl naps, confessional wafer Jeez-Its, Canadian Duckie, and of course Big Milk strikes again. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more crossover between us and the Queens? Check out our previous episodes on Blood Diner (episode 128) and Deadly Friend (episode 255). There's also the very funny Friday The 13th crossover between the two of us on Start The Beat With Sikes.

Woods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and Lance's tramuatic story about The Clarks. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more slasher flick talk from 1987? Check out our previous episodes on Bloody New Year (episode 16), The Stepfather (episode 27), Stagefright (episode 36), Blood Harvest (episode 51), The Majorettes (episode 55), Blood Diner (episode 128), Slaughterhouse (episode 133), Slumber Party Massacre II (episode 178), and Blood Lake (episode 321).

Love is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as Ben's lost Primus song, this movie's hatred of all things grape, and our new catchphrase. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more side-splitting flicks? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26), Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), The Toxic Avenger (episode 84), Better Off Dead (episode 100), Sleepaway Camp II (episode 150), The Monster Squad (episode 152), The Burbs (episode 200), Blades (episode 278), Vamp (episode 292), and Summer School (episode 312).

We're breaking the rules straight from Springwood, maniacs! It's the first week of February so you know what that means... we're revisiting the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise with what was DEFINITELY the last movie in the series, Freddy's Dead from 1991. Joining us to break this one down is friend of the show Jordan Sloan, who's promoting his band Red Temple Pray's new album Can It Get Any Worse? which drops this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this blemish on the résumé of Freddy Krueger and discuss other topics such as Lance's questionable Q-Tip usage, ways to derail Ben, and Aphex Twin. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more Freddy talk? Check out our previous episodes on the original (episode 74), part 2 (episode 231), part 3 (episode 22), part 4 (episode 125), part 5 (episode 177), New Nightmare (episode 282) and our lockdown bonus episode of our top 5 Elm Street entries.

Grab your pajamas, maniacs, because our DON'T theme comes to a close with the bonkers Elm Street clone Don't Panic from 1987. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the movie's villain Tony Kroger, what every guy needs in his dorm room, and Ben's new song "LousyBack". Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more mindgame horror flicks? Check out our previous episodes on Death By Dialogue (episode 12), Nomads (episode 13), Bad Dreams (episode 35), Phenomena (episode 61), Manhunter (episode 113), Pin (episode 139), and Evil Dead Trap (episode 252).

Just a coupla few episodes left in our DON'T theme for January, maniacs, and this week we're checking out the made-for-TV movie Don't Go To Sleep, which originally aired on ABC in 1982. While we dissect this weird ghost story, we also discuss topics such as Lance's sleeping habits, copious lizard reaction shots, and our new favorite Christmas figure: Donkey Ben. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more made-for-TV movies? Check out our previous episodes on The Midnight Hour (episode 56), Dark Night Of The Scarecrow (episode 108), and Invitation To Hell (episode 263).

Don't get your hopes up, maniacs! We're continuing our DON'T theme for January with another confusing trip to Italy in Don't Go In The Attic from 1982. Tune in as we discuss this gripping mystery and other topics such as Barfa The Secretary, a possible BPO movie idea Funny Disco, and more fake discount codes than you can shake a stick at. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear some more of our classic Italian bullshit? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (episode 33), Stagefright (episode 36), Phenomena (episode 61), Demons (episode 135), Ghosthouse (episode 138), The Beyond (episode 168), City Of The Living Dead (episode 192), Tenebrae (episode 198), Inferno (episode 232), Suspiria (episode 267), Anthropophagus (episode 269), The House By The Cemetery (episode 288), Nightmare City (episode 297), Opera (episode 310), and Deep Red (episode 319).

Grab a quarter for the pay phone, maniacs, because our DON'T theme for January keeps rolling with the 1980 thriller Don't Answer The Phone! While we try to break this one down, we also discuss other topics such as police forms, little fat ties, and inopportune times for your parents to walk in while you're watching a movie. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more slashers from 1980? Check out our previous episodes on He Knows You're Alone (episode 6), Prom Night (episode 38), Motel Hell (episode 94), Maniac (episode 97), Don't Go In The House (episode 123), Fade To Black (episode 201), Effects (episode 208), and Friday The 13th (episode 300).

Don't touch that dial, maniacs! We're kicking off 2024 with a new theme: Don't! We're discussing movies with "Don't" in the title all month long and first up is the backwoods slasher flick Don't Go In The Woods. Tune in as we break down the movie and other topics such as "crick" versus "creek", a detailed retelling of the Look Who's Talking franchise, and the preferred breath spray of the 90s, Binaca. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more slasher flicks from 1981? Check out our previous episodes on The Burning (episode 5), Home Sweet Home (episode 11), My Bloody Valentine (episode 23), Final Exam (episode 39), The Prowler (episode 96), Madman (episode 140), Happy Birthday To Me (episode 279), and The Hand (episode 289).

Let's take a trip to Dayton, maniacs, as we close out 2023 and Action December with the guerrilla action flick Deadbeat At Dawn! Joining us to chat about this one is our pal Josh Allshouse, who you may know on Instagram as @joshgoestohell. While we tell some stories of the making of this movie, we also discuss other topics such as Dayton rock radio history, modern day biker gangs, and the time AquaPhor saved Lance's life. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more action/horror hybrids? Check out our previous episodes on Eyes Of A Stranger (episode 24), Ten To Midnight (episode 43), The Killing Hour (episode 54), Trancers (episode 88), Manhunter (episode 113) and Cobra (episode 205).

Welcome to the party, maniacs! Action December is still in full swing and what better movie to cover for the holidays than 1988's Die Hard? Joining us to unpack this one are Ben's film partners, Blake O'Donnell and Ryan Lintner, promoting their upcoming comedy Guerrilla Dogs. Tune in as we break this movie down and talk topics such as Lance's alter ego, Hans Gruber's novelty FBI shirt, and the important question: is John McClane this movie's Urkel? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear more action movie talk? Don't miss our most recent episodes as part of Action December!

Prepare your Home Alone traps, maniacs, because Action December rolls on with Death Wish 3 from 1985! We dust off our Bronson impressions and discuss the film as well as topics such as villains as chain enthusiasts, K-Mart Ernest Borgnine, random horse posters, and the unbelievable drip Charles Bronson had in this flick. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on Chuck? We haven't done much but you can check out our previous episode on Ten To Midnight (episode 43).

Come with us if you want to pod, maniacs! This month we're changing it up and bringing you Action December, and we're kicking it off with a doozy: the 1984 James Cameron classic The Terminator. Tune in as we discuss the iconic flick and other topics such as alternate titles for the movie, Lance's woods confession, and the triumphant return of a beloved segment up front. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking Distance. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more James Cameron fare? Check out our previous episodes on Aliens (episode 206), The Abyss (episode 250), and Pirahna II (episode 271).

Hop on board, maniacs, as we take to the high seas to talk the 1987 feline creature feature Uninvited! Tune in as we dissect this goofy movie and other topics such as humorous songs about boats, the very real origins of the word "upbutt", and how much Ben loves peeing. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more movies about cats? Check out our previous episodes on Re-Animator (episode 19), Aliens (episode 206), Cat's Eye (episode 226), Amityville: The Evil Escapes (episode 276), and Pet Sematary (episode 308).

We're not the only ones who are back, maniacs! We're kind of talking about Jack The Ripper in the 1988 thriller Jack's Back. Tune in as we discuss this James Spader murder mystery and other topics such as how a scar and an earring can make you super hot, serious guy rock songs, and an early 2000s emo rabbit holes brought on by the appearance of Saucony shoes in this flick. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more dramatic horror? Check out our previous episodes on Nomads (episode 13), Ten To Midnight (episode 43), The New Kids (episode 87), Fatal Attraction (episode 294), and Miracle Mile (episode 295).

We're going into the future, maniacs, as we discuss the 1989 Julian Sands vehicle Warlock with Bryan and Peter from NPRmageddon! Tune in as we chat about the flick and other topics such as people from olden times being tased, weather vanes as family heirlooms, and double decker airplanes. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more supernatural-tinged horror flicks from 1989? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (episode 33), Elves (episode 65), Friday The 13th Part VIII (episode 82), Shocker (episode 85), Tetsuo: The Iron Man (episode 141), and Puppet Master (episode 238).

School is in session, maniacs! We're heading back to college this week to talk about the 1982 slasher The House On Sorority Row. Tune in as we break down this whodunit horror flick and discuss other topics such as canes with really sharp birds, Lance's Reddit Mushroom ID Discovery, and collectible E.T. sugar bowls used strictly for coffee. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss more slashers from 1982? Check out our previous episodes on Silent Rage (episode 42), Alone In The Dark (episode 46), The Killing Hour (episode 54), Trick Or Treats (episode 110), The Dorm That Dripped Blood (episode 120), Slumber Party Massacre (episode 127), Pieces (episode 183), and Friday The 13th Part III (episode 260).

Bust out the 12-pack, maniacs, because this week we're taking a trip to Blood Lake! While we try to make sense of this piece of shot-on-video history, we also chat about topics such as regular flavor toothpaste, having trouble deciphering our jokes from actual dialogue, and the insanity that is the film's soundtrack by Voyager. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video fare? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (episode 109), Things (episode 217), Heavy Metal Massacre (episode 306), and Video Violence (episode 316).

It's all for you, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the supernatural thriller The Omen from 1976. While we discuss this oft-praised film we also talk about other topics such as the Oasis/Blur feud of the 90s, Gregory Peck's woes of being a very young father, and an important zoological question: do baboons know their butts look funny? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 can be pre-ordered here and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror. The pre-order closes on Halloween day so get yours now! Want more religious horror talk? Check out our previous episodes on The Seventh Sign (episode 44), Rawhead Rex (episode 124), 976-Evil (episode 153), Prime Evil (episode 180), Evilspeak (episode 246), Prince Of Darkness (episode 261), and Satan's Slave (episode 299).

Break out the string cheese, maniacs, because 70s Month rolls on with some more Italian bullshit by the king himself: Dario Argento's Deep Red! We're still Ben-less this week so joining us to round out the trio is many-time guest Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we don our leather gloves once again, we also discuss other topics such as this film's weird similarity to Over The Top, the fake fanciness of Spaghetti Warehouse, and we dig into another round of Maniac Feedback where you tell us your favorite horror movie dolls! Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 can be pre-ordered here and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror! Want more episodes on Dario Sargento? Check out our previous episodes on Phenomena (episode 61), Tenebrae (episode 198), Inferno (episode 232), Suspiria (episode 267), and Opera (episode 310).

Boyyyyyy are we excited, maniacs! 70s Month rolls on as we discuss the movie that put Don Coscarelli on the map: 1979's Phantasm. While we are Ben-less for this episode, we're joined by friend of the show and Locust Street Films co-conspirator Matt Schultz. While we lightly explore the entire Phantasm universe and try to make some sense of it, we also discuss topics such as Gregg's childhood living room wallpaper, our favorite prank show Jawa'd, and how this entire franchise makes zero sense. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! We're also helping to spread the word on the new installment of IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS that's now available! IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 can be pre-ordered here and will no doubt be a great deep dive into 90s horror! Want more conversations involving otherworldly beings? Check out our previous episodes on The Blob (episode 29), Phantasm II (episode 70), Critters (episode 86), The Being (episode 179), The Thing (episode 229), The Stuff (episode 234), Nightbeast (episode 262), Bad Taste (episode 272), The Faculty (episode 284), and Communion (episode 307).

We're going back in time, maniacs! This October brings us another edition of 70's Month and we're kicking it off in style with the locally-filmed George Romero vampire flick Martin. Tune in as we discuss this interesting take on vampires and other topics such as the various Pittsburgh locations in the movie, Lance's bee story, and we invent our own cereal: Golden Treasures. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life And Movies featuring Ben and Gregg talking about the video stores of their youths. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more conversations about the films of George Romero? Check out our previous episodes on Monkey Shines (episode 98), Creepshow (episode 104), Day Of The Dead (episode 114), and Dawn Of The Dead (episode 266).

Let's take a trip to the video store, maniacs! We're diving into another shot-on-video entry in 80s horror with Video Violence from 1987. Bringing this flick to the table is Aaron Mook from Eerie Horror Fest. While we try to figure out what happens when renting isn't enough, we also discuss topics such as that one extra from She's Out Of My League, the origins of Lick-M-Aid, and the age old question of lemonade versus iced tea. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us discuss some more shot-on-video fare? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (episode 109), Things (episode 217), and Heavy Metal Massacre (episode 306).

We're headed back to the cornfields, maniacs! Our patrons have spoken so we're finally covering Scarecrows from 1988. While we discuss the movie, we also chat about other topics such as our favorite nu metal songs containing the word "boom", memories of defunct Tex-Mex chain Don Pablo's, and that time John Popper of Blues Traveler got caught with a trunk full of guns. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!

We're headed to the future, maniacs! 1997 to be precise, as we check out the 1987 Empire picture Creepozoids. Who better to join us than the hosts of the Charles Band-themed podcast Puppet Masters And Castle Freaks, Jarrod and Steve? While we hack into the mainframe to analyze this movie, we also discuss topics such as filming behind a Pizza Hut, reading out loud, and Charles Band's disguise for stealing props from other productions. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Can't get enough talk about the Band-iverse? Check out our previous episodes on Re-Animator (episode 19), TerrorVision (episode 21), Sorority Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (episode 63), Trancers (episode 88), Dolls (episode 137), Puppet Master (episode 238), Ghoulies (episode 243), Troll (episode 280), and Ghoulies II (episode 311).

We're be-boppin' back to NYC, maniacs, so grab a big slice as we talk about the Larry Cohen monster movie Q: The Winged Serpent from 1982. Join us for copious amounts of Michael Moriarty impressions and other topics such as the one time Lance swore into a drawer, this movie's similarities to Baby's Day Out, and how one acquires the nickname Bango. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more Larry Cohen talk from the Brain Boys? Check out our previous episodes on A Return To Salem's Lot (episode 101), The Stuff (episode 234), and It's Alive III (episode 258).

School is in session, maniacs! To celebrate our six year anniversary episode, we decided to break format a little and cover a fun comedy from 1987: the Carl Reiner directed romp Summer School. This movie boasts an impressive cast, including Dean Cameron who we interview at the end of the episode! Tune in as we break down the flick and discuss other topics such as lies about celebrity deaths, the brilliance of the movie's script, and the classic 80s trope of having actors pushing 30 play high schoolers. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear us break down more comedies? Check out our previous episodes on Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), Better Off Dead (episode 100), House II: The Second Story (episode 111), Blood Diner (episode 128), Return Of The Killer Tomatoes (episode 158), Vampire's Kiss (episode 167), The Burbs (episode 200), and Army Of Darkness (episode 240).

Step right up, maniacs! We're headed to the carnival this week as we talk about Ghoulies II from 1987. As we break down yet another Empire Picture, we discuss other topics such as Ben's wish for a Soft Kiss Checklist, Lance's unfortunate dunk tank story, and which cast member from the flick was prominent on Nickelodeon in the 90s. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussion on miniature monsters? Check out our previous episodes on Child's Play (episode 41), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), Critters (episode 86), Monkey Shines (episode 98), Dolls (episode 137), Slugs (episode 189), Puppet Master (episode 238), Ghoulies (episode 243), Children Of The Corn (episode 281), and The Hand (episode 289).

We're back on our Italian bullshit this week, maniacs, as we talk another Dario Argento joint with 1987's Opera! Tune in as we dissect the movie and discuss topics such as bird facts (real and fake), the composer of every 90s sitcom theme song, and the haunting repetition of claymation Lipton Brisk iced tea commercials. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! If you want more Argento-flavored Italian bullshit, check out our previous episodes on Phenomena (episode 61), Tenebrae (episode 198), Inferno (episode 232), and Suspiria (episode 267).

Time to get the job done, maniacs! This week we're checking out the obscure Wings Hauser vehicle The Carpenter from 1988. While we try to make sense of what seems like a first draft script, we also discuss topics such as Hauser's bizarre dialogue, colleges that still have class bells, and tools stealing tools. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more movies from 1988? Check out our previous episodes on Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26), Hack-O-Lantern (episode 57), Flesh Eater (episode 95), Dead Heat (episode 131), Slugs (episode 189), Evil Dead Trap (episode 252), and Poltergeist III (episode 298).

Sometimes dead is better, maniacs! This week we're covering another classic from Stephen King in 1989's Pet Sematary. While we discuss the recent news involving the franchise, we also chat about topics such as eating an entire container of Bubble Tape, a very unsettling cartoon from the 80's, and how a certain line from a fast and furious film fits perfectly into the plot of Pet Sematary. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussion on Stephen King adaptations? Check out our previous episodes on Creepshow 2 (episode 8), Silver Bullet (episode 32), Christine (episode 37), Maximum Overdrive (episode 73), Cujo (episode 80), Creepshow (episode 104), Cat's Eye (episode 226), The Running Man (episode 237), Firestarter (episode 244), and Children Of The Corn (episode 281).

We're headed back to space this week, maniacs, as we celebrate Lance's 100th appearance on the show and Ben's 300th appearance with 1989's alien abduction flick Communion. While we try to polish our Christopher Walken impressions, we also discuss topics such as Lance slowly turning into Jack Johnson, Walken as the Babadook, and the very confusing tone of this film. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For July's bonus episode, we performed our Ultimate 80s Horror Draft, picking one movie from each year of our beloved decade. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear more discussions of visitors from space from the Brain Boys? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26), The Blob (episode 29), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), The Being (episode 179), Predator (episode 204), Nightbeast (episode 262), Bad Taste (episode 272), The Faculty (episode 284), and Miracle Mile (episode 295).

Bang your heads, maniacs! This week we're jumping into the shot-on-video end of the pool with 1989's Heavy Metal Massacre. Joining us to discuss the flick is Tomm Jacobsen of Dude Bro Party Massacre III and the recently resurrected 5-Seconds Films. Tune in as we discuss other topics such as Ben's childhood hatred of E.T., guerrilla-style indie filmmaking techniques, and the dumbfounding nature of this film's MacGuffin: a unique necklace. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For July's bonus episode, we performed our Ultimate 80s Horror Draft, picking one movie from each year of our beloved decade. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more metal mayhem from the Brain Boys? Check out our previous epsiodes on Monster Dog (episode 28), Rock 'n Roll Nightmare (episode 47), Rocktober Blood (episode 49), Hack-O-Lantern (episode 57), Trick Or Treat (episode 59), Zombie Nightmare (episode 165), and Black Roses (episode 256).

We're howling at the moon this week, maniacs, as we dive into our first entry of the oeuvre of Jess Franco with 1981's Bloody Moon. Bringing us this slice of cult cinema is author/artist/musician STEAK MTN aka Chris Norris, who has a new novel up for pre-order, The Holy Day. While we delve into Franco's work, we also discuss topics such as getting a haircut at Fantastic Sam's, our new fictitious clothing line Bungalow 13, and we dig up the name of the rooster from the Corn Flakes box. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For July's bonus episode, we performed our Ultimate 80s Horror Draft, picking one movie from each year of our beloved decade. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more 80s Spanish horror? Check out our previous episodes on Monster Dog (episode 28), Edge Of The Axe (episode 176), Pieces (episode 183), and Slugs (episode 189).