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Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 14- PossessionOn the first episode of 2025, the Lads contend with Cold War Berlin, eldritch sex demons and LOTS OF SCREAMING as they descend into the mad world of Zulawski's Possession (1981). Possession stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neil, Heinz Bennent, Margit Carstensen, and Shaun Lawton. Written by Frederic Tuten and Andrzej Zulawski. Directed by Andrzej Zulawski.2025-02-141h 33Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 13- Dressed to KillDressed to Kill, Brian De Palma’s revered homage to Psycho, has been called both “one of the great American classics of the 80s” and a “problematic thriller”. On this week’s episode, Marcus & Dan tackle this controversial cult film from one of New Hollywood’s grand masters, and answer the million dollar question: "Has it aged like fine wine or milk?"Dressed to Kill stars Michael Caine, Nancy Allen, Angie Dickinson, Keith Gordon and Dennis Franz. Written and Directed by Brian De Palma.2024-11-121h 41Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 12- Prince of DarknessOn this week's episode, the Lads chat about Alien Jesus, Satanic green goo and Alice Cooper as they delve into another John Carpenter cult classic, this time it's 1987's Prince of Darkness.Prince of Darkness stars Donald Pleasence, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker, Denis Dun and Lisa Blount. Written and Directed by John Carpenter.2024-10-251h 17Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 11- The Devil's AdvocateOn this week’s episode, the Lads are once again joined by Aiden as they discuss the nefarious legal machinations of the very LOUD John Milton in the 90s cult classic, The Devil’s Advocate.The Devil’s Advocate stars Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen and Craig T. Nelson. Written by Jonathan Lemkin and Tony Gilroy. Directed by Taylor Hackford.2024-10-111h 28Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 10- Angel HeartOn this week's episode, Dan and Marcus are joined by returning guest, Aiden Shaya, as they delve into the 1987 neo-noir supernatural horror cult classic, Angel Heart, a Marcus Brabban childhood favourite... which explains so much.Angel Heart stars Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling and Brownie McGhee. Written and Directed by Alan Parker.2024-09-281h 39Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 9- The Devil's BackboneOn this week's episode, Dan and Marcus go back in time to witness the horrors of Spanish Civil War as they delve into the magical surrealist world of Guillermo del Toro and his early cult gothic horror classic, The Devil's Backbone.The Devil’s Backbone stars Fernando Tielve, Eduardo Noriega, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi and Inigo Garces. Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro.2024-09-241h 07Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 8- AuditionOn this week's episode, Dan and Marcus descend into the twisted world of Takashi Miike as they discuss the iconic J-horror cult classic, Audition.Audition stars Eihi Shiina, Ryo Ishibashi, Jun Kunimura, Tetsu Sawaki and Miyuki Matsuda. Written by Daisuke Tengan. Directed by Takashi Miike2024-08-301h 05Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 7- Heavy Metal (1981)On this week’s episode, the Lads regress to their teenage selves as they discuss the juvenile and eccentric Science Fantasy cult classic, Heavy Metal.Heavy Metal stars John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rodger Bumpass, Jackie Burroughs and Joe Flaherty. Written by Daniel Goldberg and Len Blum. Directed by Gerald Potterton.2024-08-161h 12Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 6- 3:10 to YumaOn this week's episode, Marcus and Dan saddle up their horses and join a posse as they examine the 2007 Western cult classic, 3:10 to Yuma. A remake that far surpasses the 1957 original.3:10 to Yuma stars Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Dallas Roberts and Ben Foster. Written by H. Welles, M. Brandt & D. Haas. Directed by James Mangold.2024-08-041h 16Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 5- Re-AnimatorOn this week’s episode, the Pod gets re-animated as Dan & Marcus discuss the anarchic and visceral comedy-horror masterpiece, Re-Animator. Perhaps the most irreverent, and dare we say best, adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft.Re-Animator stars Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale and Robert Sampson. Written by Dennis Paoli, William Norris & Stuart Gordon. Directed by Stuart Gordon.2024-07-191h 00Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 4- EquinoxOn this week's episode, the Lads, joined by the effervescent Theo, descend into Asmodeus' diabolical lair (Southern California with an orange filter) as they discuss the 1970 horror cult classic, Equinox. Known as the film that inspired the Evil Dead and spawned countless Claymation imitators.Equinox stars Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Bonner, Robin Christopher & Jack Woods. Written by Jack Woods. Directed by Jack Woods & Dennis Muren2024-05-311h 03Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 3- Nightmare on Elm Street 2"It's not subtext... it's just text"- MarcusOn this week's episode, the Lads are once again joined by Aiden and Theo as they chat about the first of many Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, Freddy's Revenge. A film whose gay subtext was obvious to everyone but the screenwriter and the studio. And now has found it's mark as a LGBTQ horror cult classic.Nightmare on Elm Street 2 stars Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler, Robert Englund & Marshall Bell. Written by David Chaskin. Directed by Jack Sholder.2024-04-051h 14Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 2- Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (w// Aiden & Theo)On this week's episode, the lads welcome Aiden and Theo onto the show to chat about the often unfairly maligned Blair Witch sequel, Book of Shadows. A film butchered through inordinate reshoots and edits ordered by a studio who had no idea what they were doing.Book of Shadows stars Jeffrey Donovan, Kim Director, Tristine Skyler, Stephen Turner, and Erica Leerhsen. Written and Directed by Joe Berlinger.2024-03-161h 45Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 1- Halloween III: Season of the WitchOn the season 3 premiere of Esoteric Order of Film, Dan demands that the lads revisit the (unfairly?) maligned 1982 cult classic, Halloween III. Also known as the one without Michael Myers, and most remembered for that the iconic family annihilation scene, but there is so much more to this film that meets the eye.Halloween III stars Tom Aitkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herilhy, Michael Currie & Nancy Kyes. Written and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.2024-03-011h 12Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 23- Silent Night, Deadly NightOn the season finale and second ep. of the Xmas-New Year Special, Marcus and Dan look back at the 1984 sleazy Xmas slasher classic, Silent Night, Deadly Night. Diving deep into the moral panic it inspired.Silent Night, Deadly Night stars Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chavin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero and Britt Leach. Written by Michael Hickey. Directed by Charles E. Seller Jr.2023-12-311h 02Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 22- D.O.AOn the first episode of our joint Xmas-New Year Special, the Lads run about California with a "walking corpse" as they discuss the 1949 Noir classic, D.O.A.D.O.A. stars Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Laurette Luez and Lynne Bagget. Written by Russel Rouse & Clarence Greene. Directed by Rudolph Mate2023-12-3144 minEsoteric Order of FilmEpisode 21- After HoursOn the first of our December outings, the Lads catch a cab ride to SoHo as they revel in the insanity of Scorsese's underrated 80s black comedy, After Hours.After Hours stars Griffin Dunne, Roseanna Arquette, Teri Garr, Catherine O'Hara and Linda Fiorentino. Written by Joseph Minion. Directed by Martin Scorsese.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by:Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilmFollowing us on Instagram: https://www.i...2023-12-101h 04Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 20- The Cabinet of Dr. CaligariOn this week’s episode, the Lads enter the strange town of Holstenwall as they discuss the OG cult classic and “first” horror movie, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the seminal German expressionist masterpiece. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari stars Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher, Lil Dagover and Hans Heinz v. Twardowski. Written by Carl Mayer and Hans Janowitz. Directed by Robert Wiene. Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by:Liking us...2023-11-221h 02Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 19- The BarrensOn today's episode, Dan fights through the pain as the Lads discuss the terrifying tale of the Jersey Devil, the main antagonist of the underground folk horror movie, The Barrens.The Barrens stars Stephen Moyer, Mia Kirshner, Allie MacDonald, Shawn Ashmore and Peter DaCunha. Written and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by:Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilmFollowing us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esotericorderoffilm/F...2023-11-101h 00Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 18- The HowlingOn a very special Halloween episode, the Lads travel back to the Summer of 1981, the Season of the Wolf, as they discuss the Werewolf cult classic, The Howling.The Howling stars Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Duggan, Belinda Balaski and Christopher Stone. Written by John Sayles and Terence Winkless. Directed by Joe Dante.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by:Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilmFollowing us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e...2023-10-311h 26Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 17- The Omen (1976)On this week’s spooky episode, the Lads, after facing terrible kids Rhoda Penmark and Alice Spages, now must confront the most aberrant child in Cinema history: Damien Thorn. That’s right, we’re taking on The Omen from 1976!The Omen stars Gregory Peck, Harvey Stephen, Billie Whitelaw, David Warner and Lee Remick. Written by David Seltzer. Directed by Richard Donner.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by:Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilmFollowi...2023-10-141h 19Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 16- Dracula (1958)On today’s episode, the Lads take an ill-advised trip to a strangely British Transylvania as they discuss the Horror of Dracula, the Hammer Horror Classic from 1958.Dracula (1958) stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling and Carol Marsh. Written by Jimmy Sangster. Directed by Terence Fisher.2023-09-221h 19Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 15- Lost HighwayOn this week's episode, the Lads are joined by Black Lodge Cultist and Lynch stan, Thodoris Vasil, as they cruise down the Lost Highway, Lynch's underrated surrealist neo-noir masterpiece.Listen as we discuss the film's connection to the OJ murder trial, the numerous and bizarre interpretations of this twisted tale, and how come every actor in this movie has a strange connection to a piece American true crime lore.Lost Highway stars Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, Balthazar Getty, Robert Blake and Robert Loggia. Written by David Lynch and Barry Gifford. Directed by David Lynch.2023-09-082h 05Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 14- Big Trouble in Little ChinaOn this week's episode, the Lads close out John Carpenter month with the frenetic and fun genre-bending cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China!Big Trouble in Little China stars Kurt Russel, Dennis Dun, Kim Cattral, James Hong and Victor Wong. Written by Gary Goldman and David Weinstein (Adapted by W.D. Richter). Directed by John Carpenter.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by:Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilmFollowing us on Instagram: h...2023-08-251h 29Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 13- In the Mouth of MadnessOn this episode, the Lads talk about the mesmerizingly weird cosmic horror classic, In the Mouth of Madness.We discuss Sam Neil's unhinged performance, the eclectic talent that is John Carpenter and the absolutely terrible prose of Sutter Cane.In the Mouth of Madness stars Sam Neil, Julie Carmen, Jurgen Prochnow, David Warner and Charlton Heston. Written by Michael De Luca. Directed by John Carpenter.2023-08-111h 14Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 12- Alice, Sweet AliceDan and Marcus conclude July's ‘evil kids month' as they sit down to chat about psychological horror classic Alice, Sweet Alice.Discussing its rich Catholic themes, disturbing imagery and the diabolical performance of the mysterious Paula Sheppard.Alice, Sweet Alice stars Paula Sheppard, Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Niles McMaster and Brooke Shields. Written by Rosemary Ritvo and Alfred Sole. Directed by Alfred Sole2023-07-281h 39Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 11- The Bad SeedDeadlier than Krueger! More Cunning than Myers! And Stronger than Vorhees! On this week's episode, the Lads enter the mind of the most terrifying figure in the annals of horror, that of 8-year-old Rhoda Penmark, as they discuss the psycho-horror classic, The Bad Seed.The Bad Seed stars Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Varden, and Henry Jones. Written by John Lee Mahn. Directed by Mervyn LeRoyGot questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by: Liking us on F...2023-07-071h 29Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 10- VideodromeOn this week's mind-bending episode, Marcus and Dan embrace the 'New Flesh' as they descend into the twisted world of Videodrome by David Cronenberg, the king of visceral horror.Join us as we discuss the phenomenal cast, awesome special effects (especially the eerie chest vagina), bizarre dark humour and searing social commentary.Videodrome stars James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky and Jack Creley. Written and Directed by David Cronenberg.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by...2023-06-231h 33Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 9- BlaculaOn this week's episode, the Lads (with special thanks to our new editor, Alba) are confronted by Dracula's suave African counterpart, Blacula, the titular villain of the 1972 Blaxploitation mega-hit.How great is William Marshall's performance? What happened to its gifted director? How effective is that morgue scene? And we come to realize that as well as being a bloodsucking fiend, Dracula is also a massive racist!Blacula stars William Marshall, Denise Nicholas, Vonetta McGee, Thalmus Rasulala and Gordon Pinsent. Written by Joan Torres, Raymond Koenig and Richard Glouner. Directed by William Crain.2023-06-101h 10Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 8- Suspiria (1977)On this week's episode, Dan and Marcus join a Witches' Cove...oops, I mean, a Ballet School.... as they descend into the nightmare-scape that is Argento's cult classic, Suspiria.Why is Henry Kissinger working at a Dance Studio? Is Argento the master of lighting? Who left barb wire in a dance hall? How iconic is that Goblin soundtrack? And we discuss Argento's obsession with the Occult, Jung and cats!Suspiria stars Jessica Harper, Stefani Casini, Joan Bennet, Udo Kier and Alda Valli. Written by Daria Nicolodi and Dario Argento. Directed by Dario Argento.G...2023-05-191h 12Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 7- Carnival of SoulsOn this week’s terrifying episode, Dan and Marcus laud the surrealist horror masterpiece, Carnival of Souls.Is Candace Hilligoss’ performance the finest in horror? Does the camerawork out-Bergman Ingrid Bergman? How effective is the organ score? And we question how a movie of such quality fell through the cracks.Carnival of Souls stars Candance Hilligoss, Sidney Berger, Frances Feist, Art Ellison and Stan Levitt. Written by John Clifford. Directed by Herk Harvey.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the po...2023-05-051h 13Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 6- The WarriorsOn this week’s episode, Dan and Marcus cover the greatest cult movie of all time, The Warriors. Join us as we discuss the great performances, bizarre on-set clashes between the crew and gang members, Ronald Reagan bizarre love for this film and much much more.The Warriors stars Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, David Patrick Kelly and Thomas Waites (or does it?) Written by Walter Hill and David Shaber. Directed by Walter Hill.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Sup...2023-04-211h 33Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 5- Little CaesarOn the EOF this week, the Lads deep dive into the sordid and sinister world of Rico Bandello as they discuss the classic gangster movie, Little Caesar (1931).Little Caesar stars Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glenda Farrell and Thomas Jackson. Written by Francis Faragoh and Robert Lee. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by: Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilm Following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esoter...2023-03-3149 minEsoteric Order of FilmEpisode 4- Lady SnowbloodOn this week’s episode, Dan and Marcus go back in time to Meji-era Japan to review the violent revenge epic, Lady SnowbloodLady Snowblood stars Meiko Kaji, Toshio Kurosawa, Eiji Okada, Miyoko Akaza and Ko Nishimura. Written by Norio Osada. Directed by Toshiya FujitaGot questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.com Support the podcast by: Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esotericorderoffilm Following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esotericorderoffilm/ Following us on Twitter: https://twitter...2023-03-171h 06Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 3- Terror TrainOn this week’s episode, the Lads don some fancy dress and take in a Copperfield magic show as they board the Terror Train, one of the stranger Halloween-rip offs during the Golden Age of the Slasher!Is this the only Slasher film with two Oscar winners on-set? How great are some of these performances? Why is David Copperfield in this movie? And we once again deal with archenemy of the Slasher genre: Siskel and Ebert!Terror Train stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, David Copperfield and Derek MacKinnon. Written by T. Y. Dr...2023-03-031h 13Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 2- Witchfinder GeneralOn today’s episode, Dan and Marcus are thrust into a world of paranoia, terror and bloodshed as they reappraise the OG Folk Horror movie, Witchfinder General.Did Michael Reeves get the best ever performance out of Vincent Price? How brutal are some of these death scenes? Is this more of a British ‘Western’? And how much couples therapy will Marshall and Sara need to get over the ending?Witchfinder General stars Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Hilary Dwyer, Robert Russell and Rupert Davies. Written and Directed by Michael Reeves.Got questions, stories or review...2023-02-141h 12Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 1- The Blood on Satan's ClawsFor the first episode of season 2 and 2023, Dan and Marcus join the Cult of Angel Blake as they chat about the 70s Folk Horror cult classic, The Blood on Satan's Claws.Does Linda Hayden deliver one of the best performances in horror history? How absurd are those Cornish accents? Is there the Judge a Viking berserker in disguise? And where was the Patrick Troughton's Doctor when Zoe needed him?The Blood on Satan's Claws stars Linda Hayden, Patrick Wymark, Michele Dotrice, Wendy Padbury and Barry Andrews. Written by Robert Wynne-Simmons. Directed by Piers Haggard.2023-02-031h 11Esoteric Order of FilmXmas Special- Black Christmas (1974) w// Wiktoria LusiewiczOn this very special Xmas episode, the Lads are joined by Wiktoria Lukasiewicz as they descend into the darkest (and possibly greatest) Christmas movie ever made, 1974’s Black Christmas.How stacked is this cast? Are the phone calls the most disturbing scenes in horror history? Wiktoria is confounded by American (who have the strongest Canadian accents imaginable) law enforcement? And Dan and Marcus indict the true mastermind behind the killing spree...Claude the Cat!Black Christmas stars Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon and Andrea Martin. Written by Roy Moore. Directed by Bob Clar...2022-12-231h 12Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 14- Salem's LotOn the EOF season finale, the Lads enter the Stephan King Cinematic Universe as they discuss the terrifying 1979 TV classic, Salem’s Lot.How iconic are the window scenes? Is James Mason having too much fun with this role? Where does Salem’s Lot rank in the multitude of King adaptions? And Dan waxes lyrical about his favourite author.Salem’s Lot stars David Soul, James Mason, Bonnie Bedelia, Lance Kerwin and Fred Willard. Written by Paul Monash. Directed by Tobe Hooper.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email...2022-11-181h 04Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 13- Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)On this Halloween special, the Lads dive deep into Werner Herzog’s classic 1979 remake of Nosferatu.Is this film superior to the original? How brilliant are the performances of Adjani and Kinski? What the hell is going on with Renfield? And we contend with the accusations of animal cruelty on-set that led to the deaths of 4000+ Rats.Nosferatu the Vampyre stars Klaus Kinski, Isabella Adjani, Bruno Ganz and Roland Topor. Written and Directed by Werner Herzog.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.co...2022-10-311h 16Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 12- Nosferatu (1922)In the first of our Halloween two-parter, the Lads delve deep into the German horror masterpiece, Nosferatu (1922).Do the special effects still hold up today? How chilling is the cinematography? Is Count Orlok really William Dafoe in disguise? And will Marcus be vindicated when we compare it to Herzog’s remake next week?Nosferatu (1922) stars Max Schreck; Gustav von Wangenheim; Greta Schroder, and Alexander Granach. Written by Henrik Galeen. Directed by F.W. Murnau.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email us at esotericorderoffilm@gmail.comSu...2022-10-211h 01Esoteric Order of FilmEpisode 11- Ginger SnapsOn this week's episode, the Lads discover the deadly combination of out-of-control hormones, suicidal teens, and Lycanthropy; it's the cult horror classic, Ginger Snaps.Is the best depiction of siblings onscreen? How spellbinding is Walton's screenplay? Is Pam still parked outside Sam's drug den to this day? And Marcus and Dan react to one of the most heart-wrenching endings in Horror cinema.Ginger Snaps stars Emily Perkins; Katharine Isabella; Kris Lemche; Mimi Rogers. Written by Karen Walton. Directed by John Fawcett.Got questions, stories or reviews surrounding the movies we discuss? Then email...2022-10-071h 07