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Specter Cinema ClubTHE WITCH (2016) ft. Mary Beth McAndrews // Runes & RitualsTime to sign the black book as we kick off a month of folk horror talking The VVitch, the directorial debut of Robert Eggers. Mary Beth McAndrews (director of Bystanders) returns to discuss the plights of being the eldest sibling, religious oppression, Egger's attention to detail, and the ascension of genre royalty Anya Taylor-Joy. Wouldst though like to live deliciously?!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist"...
2026-02-031h 36Specter Cinema ClubJASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY (1993) // A Nightmare at Crystal LakeIt's Jason's final rodeo...again! The boys are talkin Jason Goes to Hell directed by Adam Marcus. DeVaughn and Garrett debate where this film stands in the Friday the 13th canon, the ambitious concept, and whether it delivers on its title or not. In our professional opinion? This guy is dead as shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape...
2025-10-271h 03Specter Cinema ClubWHIPLASH (2014) // Mentors From HellDeVaughn is back at his cheat pick shenanigans as the boys discuss Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle. The boys discuss topics such as J.K. Simmons' terrifying performance, editing techniques that feel like a horror film, and the dark side of sacrificing for your artistic legacy. Are we rushing or dragging?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hit the field discussing Him with full spoilers! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching...
2025-09-161h 28Specter Cinema ClubGET OUT (2017) // Beware the SuburbsThere's something sinister brewing in the suburbs...and it's probably subtly racist white person, ahhh! The boys kick off a new month discussing Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. We're getting into DeVaughn's personal experiences with suburban horror, Daniel Kaluuya's brilliant performance, and how Peele basically invented his own sub-genre. Stay woke! And I mean it the real way, not like neckbeard republicans lolNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing the latest from Zach Cregger Weapons! Enter The Phantom Zone to...
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The Tainted Love PodcastThe Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion (1970) // QUESTIONABLY TURNED ONTrigger warning: sexual assaultZobo is back from her holiday in Sicily, which is perfect for DeVaughn's choice this episode as we explore an Italian Giallo film The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion directed by Luciano Ercoli. We're exploring the thin line between kink & sexual assault, complacency in marriage, bossa nova scores, and a thrilling account of Zobo's porno-esque experience."I’m the master of your soul, of your body...”Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on so...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #18 (April Recap, FLUX GOURMET, TETSUO: THE IRON MAN) // Patreon FreebieHello hello! The Specters are working hard on some big pod projects for the fall, so we needed a lil break. We're giving y'all a taste of the Phantom Zone (our Patreon) with a full episode Watching the Watchlist for freeeee. This our monthly show where Garrett & DeVaughn recap their previous months on Letterboxd: we chat the new releases we saw together, random watches on our own, or longtime rewatches. We kick things off with a spoiler free micro-review of The Ugly Stepsister, as well as our experience of rewatching Sinners in 70mm. After that, the boys...
2025-07-291h 38Specter Cinema ClubSINISTER (2012) // Creepy CompositionsWrapping up another series, the boys celebrate DeVaughn's birthday by watching the snuff films within Sinister. We get into all sorts of topics including the incredible sound design, jump scares, and one of the worst bad dads in horror. Wash that cardigan!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off Pride Month with the iconic classic Psycho. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help...
2025-05-271h 30The Tainted Love PodcastHellraiser (1987) // TOXIC AS HELLWhether you're enjoying couple goals or having a shamlessly slutty time being single, we're wishing a happy Valentine's Day to all the Tainted Lovers out there! Zoë & DeVaughn had to bring out the big guns/hooks for this week as we're discussing Hellraiser directed by kinky icon Clive Barker. You know the classic tale of desire and haman nature's primal desire for experience. At the center of this ouzzle are the ultimate in toxic couples, Frank & Julia vying for sexual power in their tumultuous relationship. Topics include infidelity, when to introduce your kinks to your partner, and how much p...
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The Tainted Love PodcastPillow Talk With the Anti-Lover Boys Behind HEART EYES (2025) // Phillip Murphy, Michael Kennedy, Christopher Landon, and Josh ReubenWelcome to Pillow Talk, our interview series where we talk to creatives making films dealing with subjects related to Tainted Love (sex, romance, relationships). DeVaughn got to sit down with the crew behind Heart Eyes! We discuss their dislike of Valentine's Day, the film's unique tone, and what it means to be apart of the holiday slashers canon. SPOILERS start at the 00:20:42 mark after the outro music!Stalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagramOriginal theme done by Harper Smith
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #14 (DON"T LOOK NOW, ANYTHING FOR JACK, December Recap) // Patreon ClipDeVaughn assigned Garrett Anything But Jackson to double up on child death grief after talking Don't Look Now. "Watching the Watchlist" is available to our $3 Found Footage tier patrons and higher!If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club...
2025-01-3105 minThe Tainted Love PodcastNekromantik (1988) // MATCH MY FREAKTrigger warnings: necrophilia, rapeHello lovers, it's time to get real fereal in this episode! Zoë & DeVaughn dive into Nekromantik directed by Jörg Buttgereit. This surprisingly romantic film revolves around our first throuple, well kinda of if you include the corpse. How does a unique couple willing to have sex with dead bodies together go sour? Breaches of trust, emotional manipulation, and many more topics are in bed with us for this one. Enjoy our journey into one of life's most gnarly taboos!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on soci...
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The Tainted Love PodcastPillow Talk With Actor/Writer Amanda Jane Stern (PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT)Welcome to Pillow Talk, our interview series where we talk to creatives making films dealing with subjects related to Tainted Love (sex, romance, relationships). Since the main feed is biweekly, we'll drop these episodes during our off weeks from time to time!First up, Amanda Jane Stern is in our virtual bed to discuss her erotic thriller Perfectly Good Moment, which you can watch for free on Tubi! Amanda and DeVaughn chat the recent erotic thriller resurgence, filming with intimacy coordinators, and the film's place in "good for her" horror. SPOILERS for the film from the 00:27:38 timecode...
2025-01-2241 minThe Tainted Love PodcastSpeed Date The Tainted Lovers!Welcome to the Tainted Love podcast! This show will be discussing sex, love, and relationships within our favorite genre movies. In this premiere episode, hosts Zoë Rose Smith & DeVaughn Taylor introduce themselves and give a break down of the show's format & segments. After that, the pair take turns asking each other questions ranging from dating icks to problematic horror crushes and much more. We hope you enjoy our vibe from across the room, consensual kisses for all!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the po...
2024-12-181h 10The Tainted Love PodcastTERRIFIER (2018) ft. Zoë Rose Smith // Specter Cinema EpisodeHello! This is just to get the feed temporarily going until we drop our actual episodes, but also a way to hear DeVaughn & Zoë podcast together (along with Specter Cinema Host Garrett McDowell). Here's a conversation on Terrifier from back in October. Enjoy for now!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:BlueskyInstagram
2024-12-151h 22The Tainted Love PodcastThis Is Tainted Love // TRAILERWelcome to Tainted Love, a psychosexual horror podcast. Join co-hosts Zoë Rose Smith (Ghouls Magazine, Our Bloody Obsession) and DeVaughn Taylor (Specter Cinema Club, The Pod and the Pendulum). Here's a little trailer of us breaking down the show and its segments. Our "speed dating" pilot will premiere December 18th, 2024. Hit that follow/subscribe button to get the episode in your feed as soon as it drops. Consensual kisses for all, talk soon!Stalk Zoë on social media:InstagramBlueskyTwitterWebsiteStalk DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterLetterboxdInstagramStalk the pod on social media:...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #13 (NOSFERATU, DEAD END, November Recap) // Patreon ClipEnjoy a clip of Garrett & DeVaughn discussing the Chistmas horror hidden gem Dead End on our exclusive Patreon show "Watching the Watchlist". It's where the boys recap their previous month on Letterboxd, spoiler free reviews of new releases, and challenge each other to watch films for the first time.If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on...
2024-12-1307 minSpecter Cinema ClubMOM AND DAD (2018) ft. Scott K // Merry CagemasTime to angrily sing "The Hokey Pokey" as we discuss Mom and Dad directed by Brian Taylor. The boys are joined by Scott K (Church of Tarantino Podcast) to discuss the fears & insecurities of being a a parent, Selma Blair as the perfect Nic Cage scene partner, and all the memes. Don't forget your Sawsall!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're escaping hell to talk Drive Angry! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side...
2024-12-101h 32Specter Cinema ClubGOAT (2016) // Student BodiesGarrett & DeVaughn enroll at Brookman University to discuss Goat, the film based on the true story memoir of the same name. We're discussing the cult-like nature of fraternities, toxic masculinity, and and the horrors of hazing rituals. Chug that beer, we're in for a bad time!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're doing some research on Urban Legend! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to...
2024-11-191h 18Specter Cinema ClubMASTER (2022) // Student BodiesThis month we're reminiscing about the horrors of college as selected by Arthouse Cinema Patron and former guest Yutaka Tamanaha! The boys are first taking a look at the institutionalized horror in Master. Note that we recorded this before the election results, so apologies if this episode is a bit too relevant because DeVaughn is on his soap box in this one lol. Know it's a tough time, but hopefully we can provide you with some levity. Be safe out there!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're...
2024-11-051h 30Specter Cinema ClubThe Horror Games (2024) ft. Dane McDonald // SCC #212Happy Halloween! We've got a special treat for you as DeVaughn, Garrett, and returning Specter Dane McDonald (Chasing Chalamet Podcast) to put some of your favorite horror icons through The Hunger Games. Pairing together heroes & villains from 5 different sub-genre districts, we're doing the whole event: The Reaping ceremony, the Tributes Parade, the Training Showcase, interviews, and of course the battle royale itself. Who is leaving Victorious? May the odds be ever in your favor!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're kicking off...
2024-10-292h 07Specter Cinema ClubALIEN: ROMULUS (2024) // XenomorgustThe boys close out the Alien franchise with the newest entry from Fedé Alvarez. We're talking series callbacks, fan expectations, new Xeno lore, and discuss our individual rankings of the films. In space, no one can hear you scream...unless it's Garrett yelling at DeVaughn for his Aliens placement.New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off a month of Tim Burton films with Beetlejuice. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus g...
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Specter Cinema Club23 Minutes with Full Moon Pictures Creator Charles Band (QUADRANT Interview)Surprise! DeVaughn sat down with the legendary director/producer Charles Band to discuss his 400th film Quadrant being released under Full Moon Pictures' new sub-label Pulp Noir. A young gal obsessed with serial killers becomes one herself as she emboddies Jack the Ripper in a VR online universe. You can stream the film now on the Full Moon Features app, Tubi, and Amazon Prime! The film is also available on DVD, Blu-ray, or VHSNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Specter Cinema Club is now...
2024-08-2324 minSpecter Cinema ClubTHE INVITATION (2016) // HollyWEIRD, CaliforniaWhile the boys cannot leave LA, we've avoidded the cults...for now. Garrett & DeVaughn wrap upour HollyWEIRD with an awkward dinner party discussing The Invitation. We discuss the social niceties of LA, the philosophy behind the cult, and how this film was an early template for grief porn in the 2010s. Don't drink the wine!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off our coverage on the Alien franchise. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #8 (FLATLINERS, ANTIVIRAL, June Recap) // Patreon ClipHere's a clip from our monthly Patreon show Watching the Watchlist; where DeVaughn & Garrett recap their previous months on Letterboxd, discuss new releases, and assign each other first-time viewings off their respective watchlists. Here's DeVaughn's take on Joel Schumacher's stylish sci-fi horror FlatlinersIf you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media:Ti...
2024-07-2718 minSpecter Cinema ClubSTARRY EYES (2015) // HollyWEIRD, CaliforniaIt's time for another redux episode as DeVaughn & Garrett give Starry Eyes a proper review. The boys are discussing cringey starving artists, chasing ambitions in LA, and how eerie it is watching this in a post Me Too climate. Hail, Astraeus!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #7 (May Recap, THE STEPFORD WIVES, MY ANIMAL) // Patreon ClipEnjoy a clip from this month's Watching the Watchlist where Garrett & DeVaughn give their spoiler-free thoughts on In a Violent Nature before getting into their watchlist assignments.If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by...
2024-06-2110 minSpecter Cinema ClubTHE HANDMAIDEN (2016) ft. Tori Potenza // International Queer HorrorHappy Pride Month! This year our queer focus is international queer horror and we're starting off with a banger. Tori Potenza (Movie Jawn, Certified Forgotten) joins the boys to discuss Park Chan-wook's erotic thriller The Handmaiden. We're talking necessary sex scenes, Tarantino-esque storytelling, and the rich filmmaking on display. Put your favorite pair of gloves on for this one!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're heading to Belgium to discuss New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate...
2024-06-041h 20Specter Cinema ClubTHE MASK (1994) // DeVaughn's Dirty ThirtyThe boys examine the horror elements within one of their favorite films The Mask for DeVaughn's birthday cheat pick. We're discussing the gothic feel of Landfill City, the cartoon version of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and the most Jim Carrey performance there is. Somebody stop us!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're going globetrotting for Pride Month starting with The Handmaiden. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #6 (BRAINDEAD, EXCISION, April Recap) // Patreon ClipThe boys give spoiler-free thoughts on new releases The Coffee Table, The First Omen, and Abigail. DeVaughn was assigned Peter Jackson's splatstick extravaganza Braindead from his watchlist, while Garrett checked out the bloody coming-of-age film Excision directed by Richard Bates Jr.If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHa...
2024-05-2408 minSpecter Cinema ClubTAMMY AND THE T-REX (1994) ft. Justin Nordell // DeVaughn's Dirty ThirtyHold onto your brains, the boys are joined by Justin Nordell to discuss another camp classic Tammy and the T-Rex. We're talking the film's scrappy production, Denise Richards' sincere performance, and selling this ridiculous romance. Chomp chomp!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to p-a-r-t-y as we discuss The Mask. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to...
2024-05-211h 17Specter Cinema ClubSERIAL MOM (1994) // DeVaughn's Dirty ThirtyHappy belated Mother's Day, don't kill us! The boys discuss the underrated camp classic Serial Mom. We're talking true crime commentary, the brilliant performance by Kathleen Turner, and John Waters' iconic legacy of perverting sub-genres. Recycle...or else!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we go full wacky talking Tammy and the T-Rex. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls...
2024-05-141h 13Specter Cinema ClubWOLF (1994) ft. Stephen Foxworthy // DeVaughn's Dirty ThirtyWe're celebrating DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty by talking about horror films from 1994 all month long! First up, Stephen Foxworthy (Disenfranchised Podcast) returns to discuss the "prestige" take on a monster movie classic with Mike Nichol's Wolf. We discuss the clashing tones, unique werewolf lore, and superhero movie tropes. It's a full moon tonight!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at Cat's Eye. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #5 (THE SACRAMENT, DOCTOR SLEEP, March Recap) // Patreon ClipFor this edition of WTW, Garrett & DeVaughn recap their March watches, including lots of new releases, before diving into their respective first time watches of The Sacrament and Doctor Sleep: Director's Cut. If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Cl...
2024-04-1920 minSpecter Cinema ClubKWAIDAN (1964) // Creepy CollectionsPour yourself a cup of tea as we discuss the Japanese classic film Kwaidan. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss the length/format of each section, explore the various uses of ghosts, and sing the praises of the luscious visuals. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at Cat's Eye. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape...
2024-04-161h 29Specter Cinema ClubTHE MORTUARY COLLECTION (2020) // Creepy CollectionsGarrett & DeVaughn go job hunting at the local funeral parlor to discuss Ryan Spindell's The Mortuary Collection. The boys discuss the meta commentary on storytelling, the macabre sense of humor, and once again...dead children! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we tell Japanese ghost stories as we cover Kwaidan. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape...
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Specter Cinema ClubBODIES BODIES BODIES (2022) Movie Commentary // Patreon ClipContinuing our celebration of "Women Behind the Screams", Garrett & DeVaughn watched Halina Reijn's Bodies Bodies Bodies for our monthly movie commentary track. Here DeVaughn recounts the day he missed out on love with Rachel Sennott and we discuss the film as a modern whodunnit. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt De...
2024-03-2905 minSpecter Cinema ClubTIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID (2017) // Women Behind the ScreamsDeVaughn & Garrett close out the month of "Women Behind the Screams" with a depressing trip to Neverland discussingTigers Are Not Afraid directed by Issa López. We discuss the dark fairy tale elements, recurring visual motifs, and one of the realest ones to ever do it. You'll always be famous to us, Shine!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a road trip talking Southbound. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus g...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #4 (SISTERS, THE CLEANSING HOUR, February Recap) // Patreon ClipIn our latest episode of "Watching the Watchlist", DeVaughn & Garrett recap their February on Letterboxd and talk about their first time watches of Sisters and The Cleansing Hour. Enjoy this clip and subscribe on Patreon at the Found Footage tier or higher for the full episode!Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTube...
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Specter Cinema ClubBRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998) Movie Commentary // Patreon ClipCheck out a clip of our full movie commentary for Bride of Chucky. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss how Tiffany's introduction was so important to the franchise, as well as the franchise's ever evolving tone!Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Or...
2024-03-0810 minSpecter Cinema ClubAMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) ft. Maggie Levin // Women Behind the ScreamsIt's Women's History Month and we're celebrating the talented ladies in the director's chair! Maggie Levin (V/H/S/99, My Valetine) returns to discuss DeVaughn's all-time favorite film American Psycho. We're talking the use of black comedy, how big a loser Patrick Bateman is, Mary Harron's long journey to getting this movie made, and more. This is a REDUX review, you can hear DeVaughn compare American Psycho and Vampire's Kiss all the way back in season 1. Stay til the end to hear DeVaughn's first demo song from 2020 "I Feel Lethal" inspired by the film!New episodes drop...
2024-03-051h 47Specter Cinema ClubBlack Scream Queens & Final Girls (DISCUSSION) ft. Dani Bethea & Bobby Torrez // SCC #177As we transition from Black History Month into Women In Horror Month, we wanted to do a special bonus episode celebrating black Scream Queens & Final Girls! Returning guests Dani Bathea (Where the Horror Resides) & Bobby Torrez (People Under the Scares) join DeVaughn for a panel discussion talking about some our favorite black women in horror, as well as the importance of their stories!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! This week, we kick off a month celebrating horror films directed by women with American Psycho...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the watchlist #3 (CURE, EYES WITHOUT A FACE, January Recap) // Patreon ClipThis month on Watching the Watchlist, the boys have a criterion moment with first time watches of Cure (Garrett) and Eyes Without a Face (DeVaughn). For the full episode with our January Letterboxd recap, become a patron at the "Found Footage" tier!Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on so...
2024-02-1613 minSpecter Cinema ClubEYES WIDE SHUT (1999) // Thrill Me, Fill MeGrab your cloaks & mask, it's time to infiltrate a sex cult orgy! Garrett & DeVaughn dive into Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut. We're discussing infidelity of the mind, the film noire style, and the desires people hold from their loved ones. Don't worry, he's a doctor!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to talk Body Double by an erotic thriller veteran. . Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like...
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Specter Cinema ClubM3GAN (2023) Movie Commentary // Patreon ClipFor January, Garrett & DeVaughn did a commentary track for the unrated version of M3GAN (2023). In this clip, the boys discuss the film's message with toys and our inital feelings on Gemma as a protagonist. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Or...
2024-02-1008 minSpecter Cinema ClubSALTBURN (2023) // Favorites of '22There's only one way to conclude our coverage on 2023 and that's to dance nakedly through the halls of Saltburn. Garrett & DeVaughn look back on the conversations surrounding the divisive film, as well as breakdown its sub-genres including: erotic thriller, social satire, gothic drama, and a haunted house without ghosts. You better not kill the groove! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's getting steamy with subtitles talking Double LoverSpecter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching The Watchlist #2 (INSIDE, POSSUM, December Recap) // Patreon ClipHere's a short clip of Watching the Watchlist, the Patreon exclusive show where DeVaughn & Garrett recap there months on Letterboxd and recommend each other films to watch for the first time off their respective watchlists. For December, Garrett was assigned Inside (2007) while DeVaughn received Possum (2018). Full episode is available for on $3 in our Creature Feature tier on Patreon. Enter The Phantom Zone now for more bonus content!Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls...
2024-01-2606 minSpecter Cinema ClubGODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) ft. Matt Donato // Favorites of '23Time to hop on a boat and battle a Kaiju monster with the boys discussing Godzilla Minus One. Donato makes the 5 time appearance club as he joins DeVaughn & Garrett breaking down the aquatic horror inspirations, culturally specific trauma, and learning to let those around you into your life. Oh yeah, and the Black Air Force menace that is Godzilla. These aren't tears, its just sea water in our eyes!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to get rotten with When Evil...
2024-01-161h 42Specter Cinema ClubBEAU IS AFRAID (2023) // Favorites of '23Have a bottle of water to swallow a hefty pill of an episode as we kick off our first review of 2024...with a re-record because DeVaughn lost the episode (hence the lateness). Garrett's pick for favorites month is the surrealist horror odyssey Beau Is Afraid. We're breaking down the unique story structure, themes of autonomy & decision-making, and the divisive response to Ari Aster's third film. Hail Satan, Shoot Dope, K*ll Children, F*ck the Pope!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, time...
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Specter Cinema ClubTHE THING (1981) Full Movie Commentary Track // Patreon FreebieAs a holiday gift, we're giving you guys another full length commentary track before we lock up the bonus content on Patreon. DeVaughn & Garrett decided to cozy up with John Carpenter's chilly classic The Thing (1981). Get your film ready (blu-ray or streaming) at 0:00:00 and hit play when this track hits the 1:00 minute mark! We had a controller snafu at a certain point but get you guys re-alligned shortly after. Still working out some kinks with these! Patreon coming in 2024! New main feed episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're...
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Specter Cinema ClubWatching the Watchlist #1 (THE STYLIST, SHIN GODZILLA, November Recap) // Patreon FreebieIn anticipation of our Patreon launch, check out the debut of our brand new side-show: Watching the Watchlist. These will be monthly episodes for our "Found Footage Tier" patrons where Garrett & DeVaughn recap the films they watched that month, as well as recommending each other films from their respective Letterboxd watchlists! First up, DeVaughn recommends personal favorite The Stylist for Garrett while DeVaughn checks out Shin Godzilla in anticipation for Godzilla Minus OnePatreon coming in 2024! New main feed episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it...
2023-12-0156 minSpecter Cinema ClubSAW X (2023) ft. Matt Donato // Death GamesIf it's Halloween, it must be Saw...unless it's released in September? The boys are joined once again by Matt Donato to discuss Saw X. We're dissecting the term "torture porn", John's empathetic yet contradictory portrayal, traps on the fly, timeline shenanigans, the most evil non-Jigsaw character of the franchise, and sequel ideas. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!Editing Note: a couple minutes of DeVaughn's audio went missing during his movie mathNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Ne...
2023-10-031h 29Specter Cinema ClubA TALE OF TWO SISTERS (2003) ft. Vannah Taylor // South Korean ScaresIt's the last week of South Korean Scares andf we're going out with a (quiet, spooky) bang talking A Tale of Two Sisters. The boys are joined by Vannah Taylor (Carnal Extremities Podcast, Fangoria) to discuss haunted houses, warped perception of memories, and you guessed it: another bad dad. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we play a game discussing Saw XStalk Vannah on social media:TwitterCarnal Extremities Podcast & Ar...
2023-09-271h 27Specter Cinema ClubDEEP RISING (1998) // Tidal TerrorDeVaughn let the internet select our last movie for "Tidal Terror" month with cult classic Deep Rising. The boys discuss the 90s creature feature formula, blending action & horror, and the real monster of the film: Joey "Tucc" Pantucci. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a special episode showing love to the Sharks, Alligators, and Crocodile of horrorStalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on so...
2023-08-221h 03Specter Cinema ClubTHE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) // Tidal TerrorHAAAAARRRRRK! The day has finally arrived to cover a pod favorite for many reasons, The Lighthouse. DeVaughn & Garrett gush about the insane production value, the powerfully homoerotic performances by Pattinson & Defoe, and debate whether or not this belongs in the aquatic horror canon. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we keep it black & white as we take a swim with The Creature From the Black LagoonStalk Garrett on social media:...
2023-08-081h 18Specter Cinema Club24 Minutes with Director Robbie Banfitch (THE OUTWATERS Spoiler Interview)Happy birthday to Robbie Banfitch! In celebration, here's a little bonus conversation recorded while Garrett was running late (no shade, just true). DeVaughn & Robbie discuss the horror community's reception to his film, his approach to found footage, and thoughts behind the supplemental shorts for the film. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it!Stalk Robbie on social media:TwitterInstagramStalk DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSp...
2023-08-0724 minSpecter Cinema ClubWE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2022) ft. William Bibbiani // Wi-Fi or DieClosing out "Wi-Fi or Die" month with the deeply emotional and personal We're All Going to the World's Fair. William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed) joins the boys to discuss the queer coming-of-age elements, control of narrative, and the complicated relationship between artist & audience. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!Note: I (DeVaughn) accidentally used the wrong pronouns for the director, which was corrected. when you hear me say "she" again later I'm referring to Anna Cobb, not intentionally mis-gendering ShoenbrunNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars...
2023-07-251h 26Specter Cinema ClubSPREE (2020) // Wi-Fi or DieHop in, losers; we're live-streaming this joy ride! DeVaughn & Garrett kick off "Wi-Fi or Die" month, exploring the terrors of the internet. First up is the social media slasher Spree: taking a look at social isolation, switching up the found footage formula, and the detailed depiction of YouTube/TikTok culture. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, dialing up some old school online vibes with Stay AliveStalk Garrett on...
2023-07-041h 33Specter Cinema ClubBLOOD GAMES (1990) ft. Robbie Banfitch // Celebration of CampBatter up! Garrett & DeVaughn are joined by director Robbie Banfitch (The Outwaters) to discuss exploitation survival film Blood Games. We're discussing how the camp premise puts you off guard for the serious content, a female directing rape-revenge, and apparently Vanderpump Rules? Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to cut the cancer with MalignantStalk Robbie on social media:TwitterInstagramStalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTube
2023-06-201h 27Specter Cinema ClubHorror Remake Wish List ft. Matt Donato // Remake MAYniaAfter a month of double duty comparing remakes with their original films, the Specters are switching it up to close the month with a listacle episode! Though there are many horror remakes out there, the surface has barely been scratched: returning guest Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) joins us to discuss films that we would like to see get a redo. Also wishing DeVaughn a happy birthday! Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off...
2023-05-301h 19Specter Cinema ClubCARRIE (1976 & 2002) ft. Jesse Krempel // Remake MAYniaWe're not gonna laugh at you, promise! DeVaughn & Garrett are joined by Jesse Krempel (Cult Cinema Circle) to discuss the 1976 De Palma classic Carrie, as well as the 2002 made-for-TV remake. We discuss the depictions of Carrie, additional scenes from the book, and why the 2002 version is more interesting than the 2013 version. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're getting hot & sweaty with Texas Chainsaw Massacres '74 & '03Stalk Jesse on social media:...
2023-05-091h 53Specter Cinema ClubMANIAC (1981 & 2013) // Remake MAYniaShaking things up, this month DeVaughn & Garrett are compare/contrasting remakes side-by-side with their original film. First up is Maniac discussing the change in POV styles, location change, and how the casting of Frank drastically changes the character. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, they're all laughing at you as we talk Carrie (the 1976 and 2002 versions).Stalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social...
2023-05-021h 23Specter Cinema ClubEVIL DEAD RISE (2023) ft. Amber T // SCC #130The Mother of all evil is here! Garrett & DeVaughn are joined by Amber T (Horn.Blood.Fire Podcast, Ghouls Mag, Fangoria) to discuss Evil Dead Rise. We're discussing the maternal themes, the distinct tone, praising Maggot Mommy, and ranking the film among the rest of the Evil Dead franchise. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're treading into new territory coverieng our first TV series Ash vs The Evil DeadStalk Amber...
2023-04-251h 45Specter Cinema ClubASH VS EVIL DEAD: Season 3 (2018) // SCC #129It's one last rodeo for the Ghost Beaters as Devaughn & Garrett tackle the final season of Ash vs Evil Dead. The boy's discuss the underwhelming season in regards to its cancellation and what could have been, as well as discuss its connections to the film series and future animated series. This is also our4/20 episode, so we discuss our favorite horror movie stoners. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, Maggot Mommy has risen in Evil...
2023-04-181h 15Specter Cinema ClubASH VS EVIL DEAD: Season 1 (2015) // SCC #127Hop in the Delta, losers: we're going deadite hunting! Garrett & DeVaughn are hitting the road with the Ghostbeaters as we tackle our first TV series "Ash vs Evil Dead". We're discussing its translation to TV, the tone, our favorite episodes, and the evolution of our antihero Ash. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're going underground to chat giant bugs in MimicStalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn...
2023-04-041h 23Specter Cinema ClubHABIT (1997) // New York, New GoreIs The City That Never Sleeps filled with vampires or simply alcoholics? DeVaughn & Garrett bite into Larry Fessenden's indie gem Habit! We're talking about how the film's ambiguous vampire lore and depiction of the New York lifestyle is used to tell a compelling character drama about stress & grief. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're going underground to chat giant bugs in MimicStalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTube
2023-03-211h 13Specter Cinema ClubBASKET CASE (1982) // New York, New GoreWhat nightmares are in store for the boys in the City That Never Sleeps? Garrett & DeVaughn head to New York with our pod equipment in a wicker basket talking the microbudget sleeze-fest, Basket Case. The boys discuss the many genres within from creature-feature to exploitation films, as well as Henenlotter's ambition despite the $35,000 budget. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, you already know what it is: Scream 6, baby!Stalk Garrett on social media:
2023-03-071h 08Specter Cinema ClubOLD (2021) ft. Miguel Martinez // Shyamalan-A-ThonGarrett & DeVaughn are taking a vacation to the Beach That Makes You Old, joined by writer/director Miguel Martinez. We're discussing maybe the most M. Night film to ever Shyamalan: a Twilight Zone premise, slick filmmaking, baffling dialogue, and questionable self-awareness. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're going back to the beginning and tackling The Sixth Sense.Stalk Miguel on social media:TwitterLECHUZA KickstarterStalk Garrett on social media:
2023-02-211h 20Specter Cinema ClubSIGNS (2002) ft. Alice Boyd-Leslie // Shyamalan-A-ThonThere's a podcast outside my window, can we have a glass of water? Continuing our celebration of M. Night Shyamalan, DeVaughn & Garrett are joined by Alice Boyd-Leslie (Drunken Horror Pod), who is a Shyamalan sceptic but came in with an open mind to discuss Signs. We're talking subverting the alien invasion sub-genre, M. Night's underrated sense of humor, and the various reasons people need faith in uncertain times. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week...
2023-02-171h 15Specter Cinema ClubBest Couples in Horror (Valentine's Day Special) // SCC #119Are you in the mood for love? Garrett & DeVaughn sure are, as we bring you a little Valentine's Day treat. We're discussing some of our favorite couples in horror, from the most unhinged to our ultimate relationship goals. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we go back in time to peak (?) M. Night to talk his third feature Signs. Stalk Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social media:
2023-02-1446 minSpecter Cinema ClubKNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023) // Shyamalan-A-ThonWho's that knocking on the door this month? It's M. Night Shyamalan, whose films we're going to discuss all of February. First up is the director's latest offering, Knock at the Cabin. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss optimism vs pessimism, changes to from the book, and the current state of M. Night's career. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we go back in time to peak (?) M. Night to talk his third feature Signs.
2023-02-071h 09Specter Cinema ClubBest Horror Films of 2022 ft. Matt Donato // SCC #113Y'all know we love lists and stats, so that's what we're doing today as DeVaughn & Garrett are joined by Matt Donato to make a collaborative Top 10 list of their favorite films! How much overlap will there be? Who are some of our favorite performances from the year? 2022 was stacked and we got a lot to talk about (some spoiler talk, tread carefully). Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're talking the best of the...
2023-01-031h 42Specter Cinema ClubDON'T LOOK UNDER THE BED (1999) // Spooky DCOMsFinishing up our coverage on Disney Channel Original Movies, Garrett & DeVaughn discuss the scariest and most cinematic of the bunch: Don't Look Under the Bed. We expected to gush about the stellar production design & style, but we did not expect break down Disney's take on "faith vs logic" and a dark depiction of grief. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're continuing or nostalgia and recapping our 2022 highlights from the pod. Follow us on...
2022-12-201h 02Specter Cinema ClubRAVENOUS (1999) ft. Billy Ray Brewton // Candid CannibalsWe're taking the rest of our Thanksgiving leftovers and putting them into a giant stew! Garrett is absent this episode (not in the stew, I swear), but DeVaughn is joined by once again by Billy Ray (The Incinerator Podcast) to chat the cannibal cult classic Ravenous. The boys discuss the period piece aspects, the perplexing tones, and the metaphor of cannibalism as closeted queerness & challenging taboos. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week is TBD, but...
2022-11-291h 29Specter Cinema ClubTHE NEON DEMON (2016) // Candid CannibalsRedux Episode: as the podcast has changed over time, so has the format. Certain films didn't get their proper due apart of a double-feature and/or didn't include Garrett. This is the Neon Demon episode you wanna listen to!"Are you food, or are you sex? " this month we are learning you can be both as we continue to explore cannibal movies! DeVaughn gives his thesis on The Neon Demon to Garrett as the boys discuss: literal & metaphorical cannibalism in the entertainment industry, nasty women being bad bitches, and debate about "style over substance". Let's take a...
2022-11-081h 31Specter Cinema Club45 Minutes with Director Maggie Levin (V/H/S/99 Spoiler Interview)DeVaughn & Garrett sit down with writer/director Maggie Levin to discuss her short film Shredding apart of the recently released anthology film V/H/S/99 (now streaming on Shudder). What's like working within the frame of a collaborative film and when are we getting Bitch Cat merch!? Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode, we're gonna find out if Evil actually dies in Halloween Ends. Follow us on social media for updates!
2022-10-2145 minSpecter Cinema ClubBEYOND RE-ANIMATOR (2003) - SCC #102Legacy sequels are all the rage, but Herbert West did it first in his forgotten third entry Beyond Re-Animator! Garrett & DeVaughn are checking in on West who has been in prison for 13 years following the events of Bride, who is taking on a new apprentice. Of course Jeffrey Combs seamlessly steps back into the role, but does the film maintain the spirit of the series' previous entries? Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode, the...
2022-10-181h 14Specter Cinema ClubBRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1991) - SCC #101Garrett & DeVaughn are back from their volunteer military tour and are in the mood for love discussing Bride of Re-Animator! The boys dive into the exploration of Herbert & Dan's relationship, more science, and if the reduction humor helps or hurts the film. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode, the boys suffer the consequences going to Prison in Beyond Re-Animator. Follow us on social media for updates!Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTube
2022-10-111h 02Specter Cinema ClubTHE PREDATOR (2018) - #94Up next is the film that pissed off many die-hard Predator fans, including our very own host Garrett; it's time for Shane Black's return to the franchise directing The Predator. The boys discuss the film's many shortcomings such as the ableism in regards to mental illness & disabilities, full CGI predators, and way too much plot. DeVaughn searches for some positives with a couple of charismatic supporting characters and some standout action set-pieces. Let's take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're going back in...
2022-08-231h 05Specter Cinema ClubPREDATOR (1987) - #91"Get to the chopper!" as Garrett & DeVaughn crash land in the jungle to take on Predator. The boys discuss the commentary on pride & masculinity, the iconography of the titular character, and perhaps Arnold Schwarzeneggar's best performance. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're switching to the concrete jungle to discuss Predator 2. Follow us on social media for updates!Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeBloody Blunts Ci...
2022-08-021h 29Specter Cinema ClubSUPER DARK TIMES (2017) // Cumming-of-AgeWrapping up our coming-of-age month on a somber note, Garrett & DeVaughn take a look at Super Dark Times. The melancholy film explores how tragedy and the intensity of teenage feelings affect the friendship between two best friends. The film is somehow equally bleak as it is horny; take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next week, we're entering the most dangerous game as a Predator is on the hunt. Follow us on social media for updates!Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTube...
2022-07-261h 19Specter Cinema ClubIT FOLLOWS (2015) ft. Cameron Rice // Cumming-of-AgeAdulthood is just around the corner, following the characters of our film today: It Follows! A much anticipated episode being an important film to Garrett & DeVaughn, creative photographer/director Cameron Rice joins in to chat sex, adulthood, and many tin hat theories that do not matter because there are no right answers. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode we're tackling Daniel Isn't Real. Follow us on social media for updates!Stalk Cameron on...
2022-07-121h 29Specter Cinema ClubTHE COVENANT (2006) // Queer FearsHappy Pride Month, y'all! This will be our 3rd year of Queer Horror coverage, as we covered the CHUCKY franchise in 2020 and in 2021 got a little more personal with our guests' picks. This year looks to be a critical look at a few campier titles, starting with the 00s fever dream that is The Covenant. The boys discuss how initially criticized for queer-baiting (and being a not good movie lol), the film has somewhat been re-claimed by queer horror fans over the years for its ridiculous camp and homoeroticism. Do Garrett & DeVaughn perhaps give the movie too...
2022-06-071h 22Specter Cinema ClubHOT & HEAVY (DeVaughn's Birthday Movie Pitch) - BBCC #82As a bonus treat for DeVaughn's birthday (5/31), the boys decided to have a little fun and pitch you guys a horror movie from scratch! Bloody Blunts presents Hot & Heavy: a gritty romance set in the swamps of Louisiana. Two teens from feuding monster clans (Werewolves and Swamp People) navigate sexual tension, violence, and terrible crime over the course of their senior year. Directed by Lynee Ramsay, the film would star Sophia Lillis, Mason Gooding, Robert Englund, and Helen Mirren. We followed the format of the since-departed Pitch-It Movie Podcast, with some BBCC tweaks, shout out to the...
2022-06-061h 46Specter Cinema ClubSHIVA BABY (2021) ft. Matt Donato // Almost HorrorStressed out? Have a bagel! DeVaughn & Garrett are joined by Matt Donato (Certified Forgotten) to talk a highly anticipated film for the pod: Shiva Baby! The boys discuss how Emma Seligman uses horror filmmaking techniques to bring us inside someone's experience with social anxiety. Lotta time devoted to praising Rachel Sennott for her impeccable performance of a wonderfully complicated character. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, it's time to squad up for The Warriors. Follow...
2022-05-171h 23Specter Cinema ClubDOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (2022) ft. *spoilers* - #79Bonus episode, witches! Garrett & DeVaughn aren't just horror-heads; they're big ol' superhero nerds too. The boys discuss Doctor Strange 2 aka The Scarlet Witch Project, which is filled to the brim with horror set-pieces, multiverse cameos, and Sam Raimi-isms. How did the Marvel fans respond? Well, you're just as confused as we are. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode. Next up, we take a look at 2021's surprise hit Shiva BabyStalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social...
2022-05-1344 minSpecter Cinema ClubTHE CABLE GUY (1996) // Almost HorrorCable Guy? More like GAYble Guy, am I right!? DeVaughn & Garrett tune in to discuss Ben Stiller's dark comedy steeped in stalker thriller elements and homo-eroticism. The boy's chat about our human need to connect with others, in friendship and most recently online. Where does the line between comedy and horror truly lie? Jim Carrey is gonna find out. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss out! Next week, we take a look at one of 2021's top films: Shiva BabyStalk Garrett on social...
2022-05-101h 18Specter Cinema ClubANOMALISA (2015) // Almost HorrorWelcome back to your favorite horror podcast, except this month; we're not talking horror movies! For May, we are taking a look at movies that could be horror movies. What about Anomalisa could make it a horror movie? The exploration of a mid-life crisis through paranoia, is a start. Much more to talk about, take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes every Tuesday! Next week we take a trip down the information super highway to chat The Cable Guy. Follow us on Twitter for more updates!Stalk Garrett on social media:...
2022-05-031h 45Specter Cinema ClubTHE BLOB (1988) // Hostile AliensTime to take a trip to Anywhere, USA where everyone knows each other and there's a Blob on the loose! A first time watch for both DeVaughn & Garrett, the boys discuss the 1988 remake of the 1958 classic. We're talking co-final girls, justice for Chuck Russell, and whether or not this actually counts as an alien movie. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss out! Next week, we're talking another remake with Invasion of the Body Snatchers!Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk...
2022-04-201h 26Specter Cinema ClubLIFE (2017) // Hostile AliensWe're already high on horror, but I think we can get even higher...like outer space! Kicking off our month of April Aliens, we're starting with the unofficial-but-maybe-multiverse prequel to Venom, talking Daniel Espinosa's Life (2017). The boys discuss the unfair Alien comparisons, where Calvin ranks among movie monsters, and of course the Summer of Morbius. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure you're subscribed! Next week, we are being invaded by James Gunn's Slither (2006)Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on...
2022-04-051h 22Specter Cinema ClubSLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE III (1990) - #70Yes, there is a third one of these movies! Garrett & DeVaughn discuss the somewhat forgotten conclusion to the SPM series. Garrett thinks its lame back to basics, while DeVaughn think it's underrated with a giallo twist. However, the boys can agree this one has the most unique kills and upsetting scene of the entire franchise. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode! Next week, we close out this franchise discussing the 2021 remake/reboot.Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk...
2022-03-151h 22Specter Cinema ClubTHE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) - #68It's a new month and we have one word for you: WOMEN! In celebration of Women's History Month, we're going to dive into the Slumber Party Massacre series. Each film was directed by women during the 80s hay-day of slashers, so let's see how this makes the films different from their contemporaries. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode! Next week, we continue on to Slumber Party Massacre 2Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk DeVaughn on social media:...
2022-03-011h 04Specter Cinema ClubBONES (2001) ft. Bobby Torrez // Melanin MadnessClosing out February, Garret & DeVaughn are joined by Bobby Torrez (The People Under the Scares Podcast, Bobby Likes It Spooky) for a rundown haunted house party with Snoop Dogg: we're talking Ernest Dickerson's blacksploitation ghost story Bones (2001). The boys talk about the film mixes horror sub-genres with its racial commentary, Snoop Dogg as horror villain, and a lot about skin tones. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, make sure you're subscribed! Next week we kick off coverage on the Slumber Party Massacre franchiseStalk Bobby on social media:
2022-02-221h 13Specter Cinema ClubHIS HOUSE (2020) // Melanin MadnessLove (and ghosts) are in the air! Continuing our coverage of Black Horror Cinema for the month, our Valentine's Day selection ended up not being ver romantic, but a goodie nonetheless. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss His House: how we could use more immigration of stories in horror, the films using various forms of fear, and what it's like when characters don't spend half the movie arguing if ghosts are real or not. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe to not miss an episode!Stalk Garrett on social media:
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Specter Cinema ClubABBY (1974) ft. Sharai Bohannon - BBCC #65Garrett is out sick, but that didn't stop DeVaughn and guest Sharai Bohannon (co-host of the Nightmare on Fierce Street podcast) from having an extra silly time talking blacksploitation gem Abby. We discuss the film's unfair labeling as an Exorcist rip-off, "fun" black horror films vs black trauma, and if our protagonist is actually happier possessed. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!
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2022-02-0855 minSpecter Cinema ClubABBY (1974) ft. Sharai Bohannon // Melanin MadnessGarrett is out sick, but that didn't stop DeVaughn and guest Sharai Bohannon (co-host of the Nightmare on Fierce Street podcast) from having an extra silly time talking blacksploitation gem Abby. We discuss the film's unfair labeling as an Exorcist rip-off, "fun" black horror films vs black trauma, and if our protagonist is actually happier possessed. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday. Next week we travel back to this decade to talk recent Netflix success His House. Subscribe to not miss an episode. And if you like what you hear...
2022-02-0855 minSpecter Cinema ClubCANDYMAN (1992) - BBCC #64Sweets to the sweet, the boys have a treat for you! New month, new theme: this February, we'll be celebrating Black Horror Cinema talking films directed and/or led by black artists. First up is one of DeVaughn's all-time favorites, Candyman (1992). The boy's discuss the film's unique aesthetic, Helen as horror's most complicated Final Girl, the flawed exploration of race/class, and decide if Candyman and Pinhead would be best friends or immortal enemies. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!
New episodes drop every Tuesday. Next week, we take a look at Abby (1974), subscribe so you don't miss...
2022-02-011h 32Specter Cinema ClubCANDYMAN (1992) // Melanin MadnessSweets to the sweet, the boys have a treat for you! New month, new theme: this February, we'll be celebrating Black Horror Cinema talking films directed and/or led by black artists. First up is one of DeVaughn's all-time favorites, Candyman (1992). The boy's discuss the film's unique aesthetic, Helen as horror's most complicated Final Girl, the flawed exploration of race/class, and decide if Candyman and Pinhead would be best friends or immortal enemies. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday. Next week, we take a look at Abby (1974), subscribe so...
2022-02-011h 32Specter Cinema ClubSCREAM (2022) - #63New year, new Scream! Bringing the month to a close, we close the book on the SCREAM franchise with the latest entry to the series. DeVaughn and Garrett had very different experiences, which leads to a surprisingly amicable discussion: see, the fandom can have varying opinions! The boys chat this particularly brutal & violent Ghostface, the treatment of The Trinity vs the New Kids, and sticking to the playbook while keeping things fresh. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss out, we start a new theme next...
2022-01-252h 10Specter Cinema ClubSCREAM 3 (2000) & SCREAM 4 (2011) - #62Beware of THE BANGS! We got a spicy episode for you, as we continue our coverage of the Scream franchise with the third & fourth episodes. We discuss the seres' commitment to their playbook (for better or worse), the evolution of Gale & Dewey, and why Parker Posey makes everything better. Garrett also saw Scream 5 ahead of the recording, so he gives us some teases for next episode. New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe so you don't miss out, we close out this series with 2022's Scream.Stalk Garrett on social media:TwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeStalk...
2022-01-181h 47Specter Cinema ClubSCREAM (1996) & SCREAM 2 (1997) - #61Welcome to Season 2 of the Bloody Blunts Cinema Club podcast! We're switching a few things up format wise including new segments "60 Second Synopsis" & "Movie Math", but more notably introducing our permanent co-host Garrett McDowell! We're kicking off 2022 covering the Scream franchise, including the new installment 5cream (that's what I'm calling it and you can't stop me). Today we look at the first two film in the series: the inception of the franchise, the creative team, establishing the Scream tropes & Ghostface legacy, and analyzing our Final Girl Sidney Prescott. Take a hit and pass that spooky shit!New...
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