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I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 65 - The Piano Teacher (2001) - "Where Repression Meets Rage"Happy New years you fucking assholes. Brace yourselves because we’re kicking off the year with some deadly serious mommy issues in 2001’s “The Piano Teacher”. Join us as we we run the gamut of conversations on the film from the origins of true degenerate behavior, conflating kink with love, and when it comes to consensual non-consent play, you really don’t need someone who goes off-script. We try to get at the heart of a true white whale in the female incel and ask ourselves the broader question of what does in-fact qualify someone “involuntarily celibate”. Find out what happens w...
2026-01-161h 27I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 64 - Showgirls (1995) - "Straight Pornography for Gay Men"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to our final episode of the year; our Vegas Revue! This week on the pod we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of the all-time cult, sleaze classics in Paul Veerhovens’ “Showgirls”. A film so equally bad and incredible, it defies conventional critique; though that didn’t stop scores of audiences upon its release from doing just that. Join us as we talk about the films abysmal initial release and the ensuing damages it left in its wake, specifically to that of star Elizabeth Berkley’s career. But honestly, we chalk it up to a generation...
2025-12-261h 27I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 63 - Downfall (2004) - "Hitler was a Messy Bitch"On this weeks episode, we’re back in the trenches of war; literally. Only this time these trenches are more like a bunker full of Nazis! Yes, we’re strapped in to watch the final days of Nazi Germany as it all comes crashing down on their stupid heads in the 2004 film “Downfall”. Join us as we talk about what a messy queen that Hitler was as we breakdown one of the most nuanced performances of histories greatest monster that we’ve ever seen. While moments of this film work to test the viewers sense of empathy; evoking moments of clarity...
2025-12-121h 29I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 62 - All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) - "Hell is Trench Warfare"This week on the podcast, Hell is trench warfare. We’re settling in proper to the new Dad-cast format (for now at least) as we embrace our inner history buffs while still being gluttons for punishment. We watched the 2022 WW1 Epic “All Quiet on the Western Front”. Listen as we discuss the truly inspiring origins of this adaptation and learn just how much work it is to keep an option on a script (we learned something today too!). Oh and don’t worry, we’ll give you some of the cliff notes of the real world context as best we can in a...
2025-11-211h 25I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 61 - The Ugly Stepsister (2025) - "Nothing Tastes as Good as Ingesting a Tapeworm Feels"Get ready to suck in that muffin top, shed a few pounds and put on your best dress because we’re going to the ball, Cinderella! This week on the pod we watched a body horror delight from this year in “The Ugly Stepsister”. Join us as we discussed the nuanced nature of this messy lead character who only kind of deserves what she’s got coming to her. But let’s be real, in this fantastic depiction of 1800’s Norway (and in any time period really), being a woman is about survival of the fittest; or in this case, the th...
2025-11-071h 08I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 60 - Dead Alive! (1992) - "Good Disgusting Fun"This week on the pod we’re heading down under (Kinda) for a continued discussion on Video Nasties (But, not really) as we watched a classic in both New Zealand film and splatter horror in Peter Jacksons (yes, THAT one) 1992 Horror Comedy, Dead Alive! Join us as we turn our brains off for a putrid good time. It’s a movie that you can see, smell, hear and taste from beginning to end, and you’ll surely want a second helping of this slop! Join us as we laud this as a great pick to put on at a party...
2025-10-171h 10I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 59 - Faces of Death (1978) - "Gods Blooper Reel"I Didn’t Need To See That: Return of the Dadcast! After a month hiatus while Pete ascends to fatherhood, we’ve replenished our tanks, recharged our batteries and are ready to subject our pure, clean bodies back into the swamp. This month on the pod, we’re dusting off an old chestnut by billing a double header and finally delving into the topic of Video Nasties! What the hell is a video nasty? Exactly what it sounds like. We’re busting open this bag of guts with the movie so controversial it was banned in 46 countries, 1978’s “Faces of Death”. J...
2025-10-031h 22I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 58 - Kids (1995) - "Summer Lovin', Got Me Some AIDS"Youth is wasted on the young, especially when the youth is too wasted to remember what the hell happened. This week on the pod, we’re closing out Bummer Summer with the granddaddy of cautionary tales to the restless youth of America with Larry Clark’s 1995 film “Kids”. Join us as we revel in the horror of what it’s like to experience this film through the lens of adults and reminisce on our own teenage fuckery. We’ll cover the very messy and questionable production history of this film and how the final product feels at once a true authent...
2025-08-221h 27I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 57 - Requiem For A Dream (2000) - "Heroin Rules Everything Around Me"This week, bring the tissues and some Narcan because we’re about to overdose on sadness. This week we’re watching everyone’s favorite anti-drug PSA via way of Darren Aronofsky with his 2000 dram “Requiem for a Dream”. Join as Pete dives down memory lane with his first encounter with a movie that was so bleak it made him want to take a shower, and Aaron comes at this without the fondness of 2000’s filmmaking style. While we may not be able to agree on whether or not the film still works for a modern audience, we can absolutely agree on a f...
2025-08-081h 40I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 56 - Stroszek (1977) - "Vintage Midwestern Sprawl"This week on the pod, we’re heading overseas to bleak, cold world of Berlin in the 1970’s; but only for a moment before we break free to the sunny shores of… Wisconsin! Yes we’re continuing our mini-theme on breaking the facade of the American dream, only this time through the eyes of an immigrant seeking better opportunities and cheaper beer in the 1977 film; Stroszek. On today’s episode, we talk briefly about how Stroszek, and last week’s film “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” are in conversation with one another; and while in this film the American dream isn...
2025-07-251h 19I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 55 - They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) - "Ain't That The American Way"Yowza, Yowza, Yowza! Welcome back to another great episode of I Didn’t Need To See that, and boy do we got a show for you. Join us as we celebrate one of the finest era’s in American History, an era so foundational, so inspiring, so truly American we couldn’t help but put “Great” Right in it’s name as we journey back to the Great Depression with 1969’s “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” That’s right, saddle up as we run these patriots like the dogs they are. On this episode we break down the true, existential time...
2025-07-111h 34I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 54 - Happiness (1998) - "Happiness is a Warm C*m"This week on the pod, The pursuit of happiness is all full of crooks, perverts and pedophiles as we continue our seasonal slog of Bummer Summer with a very special film about family. We learn just how dark a comedy can get as we watched Todd Solondz’s 1998 “semenal” film, “Happiness”. Join us as we foray into the first Todd Solondz film for the podcast and contextualize just what makes this director a perfect contender for the podcast. One of the strongest attributes of the film is just how un-PC it is, yet how Solondz navigates the tone s...
2025-06-271h 36I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 53 - Melancholia (2011) - "Don't Worry, Be Happy"It’s Summertime here on the I Didn’t Need To See that Podcast, and this year, we’re treating you with a series of films for those of you that recognize summer for what it is; abysmal heat, the smell of garbage in the air, and that pressure to go outside just because the anxiety in your brain is telling you you’re a lazy piece of shit if you don’t. That’s right baby, for the next few weeks on the podcast, it’s going to be a “Bummer Summer”! We’re dedicating this summer season to the...
2025-06-131h 39I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 52 - Man Bites Dog (1992) - “It’s the Last Season, We Gotta Kill Some Kids”This week on the pod, We’re being taken all over Belgium as we learn the finer about the finer things in life, such as architecture, music, history, and of course the best way to ballast a corpses. On this episode we watched the laugh-a-minute riot that is 1992’s “Man Bites Dog”. Join us as we talk about what we consider one of the best, least talked about villains in film; or at least the most captivating. We also marvel at how this project that seemingly started with no agenda other than 4 friends wanting to make a low budget filmed t...
2025-05-301h 17I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 51 - Boogie Nights (1997) - "Video Killed the Porn Star"Spring is here and we’ve got us another birthday on our hands here on the IDNTST Pod. This week we’re celebrating Aarons birthday with trip back to a simpler time, one of fast cars, loose women and as much cocaine as you can inhale! This week we watched 1997’s ode to the golden age of adult film making; Boogie Nights! Admittedly, this film is a bit of a break in format, but hey a man kills himself at a party and another goes to jail for child pornography, so as far as we’re concerned this is still on...
2025-05-161h 14I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 50 - Irréversible (2002) - "Gaspar No Way Am I Watching That Again"Welcome everyone to a very special episode. This week marks the 50th episode of the podcast if you can believe it! We wanted to save something special for you all on this monumental achievement for us, and trust us we didn’t let you down. This week, keep the dramamine handy and if you have epilepsy or are triggered by any sort of sexual violence whatsoever, seriously don’t watch this film. We head into the bowels of hell as depicted by a gay night club in Gaspar Noe’s 2002 Rape Revenge-told-in-reverse film, “Irreversible”. Whether it’s the nauseating soundtrack...
2025-04-251h 29I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 49 - Rabid (1977) - "When I'm Dead, Throw Me In the Trash"This week, we honestly needed a kind of buffer film between heavy hitters, so we decided to sojourn back to the serene 1970’s French Canadian countryside as we watch a woman infect a whole town with her armpit stinger! We’re covering one of David Cronenberg’s early films with the 1977 body horror feature “Rabid”. Join us as we talk about the early days of Canadian Treasure Cronenberg himself and feel a fond sense of nostalgia for a decade neither of us were alive to see. Plus, the disgusting eating habits of teens, Can Adult Film Actresses transition to mainstream...
2025-04-111h 10I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 48 - Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) - "Sleek Schlong Symbolism"On this week’s episode, spring isn’t the only thing that’s awakening. We’re celebrating Pete’s Birthday! And for the birthday boys pick, we’ve dived into the world of flesh consumed by metal with 1989’s “Tetsuo The Iron Man”. Join us as we step back into the wondrous world of independent filmmaking and marvel at just how visually stunning this movie looks, and how miserable of a shoot it was. This is a film who’s influences are very present in it’s grungy, phallic, cyberpunk aesthetic, yet maintains an identity and vibe all it’s own. Als...
2025-03-281h 23I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 47 - Trauma (2017) - "A Chilean Film"This week on the podcast, pack the Mazda full of white wine, and for the love of god share your location with someone, because we’re getting ready for a girls trip! We sat down and watched the 2017 Chilean made, Rape-Revenge Horror film, “Trauma”. A special shout out, as this was a fan recommendation, we officially got more than we bargained for! This movie seems to really wear its influences on the surface, pulling from such French Extremity films like “Martyrs” and “Frontiers”; and most notably “A Serbian Film”. While the film is notably low budget and at times weak in story, it’s...
2025-03-141h 19I Didn’t Need To See ThatWelcome To "I Didn't Need To See That"On "I Didn't Need to See That", join long time buddies Pete and Aaron as they take a break from their normal lives and sit down to talk about their mutual love of messed up movies! Listen in every other week as they kick up the rocks to see what underbelly lies beneath some of cinema’s most taboo selections. They'll journey through the most gut-wrenching Horror films, Mind Boggling Art films, Censor alarming Banned films and everything in between. The kind that make your skin crawl, the kind you see once and never again, the kind that make you...
2025-03-1300 minI Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 46 - Eraserhead (1977) - "Parenting... It's a Real Nightmare"While the world of our movie today is dark, oppressing and riddled with temptation around every corner, on today’s episode of “I Didn’t Need To See That”, Everything is Just fine. Sit down with us and try to make awkward small talk with our girlfriend’s parents as we finally made our way to the debut feature film of David Lynch in 1977’s “Eraserhead”. Spoiler, this nightmare of a film was a hit for both of us! We marvel over sickly beautiful this movie looks and sounds and just how unhampered of a vision it is right out the gate for...
2025-02-281h 23I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 45 - The Devils (1971) - "Girls Gone Manic!"CW: Graphic Sexuality, Scenes of Blasphemy, Violence, The French“You won’t believe what these nuns do and say when we threaten them with death by the state and religious persecution! It’s a free for all in 17th century Loudun, France as we watched Ken Russels 1971 Nun-sploitation film, “The Devils”. When the Grandier’s away, these nuns will play. Call in the next 5 minutes and we’ll throw in the exclusive, uncut, steamy version of the film that they DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE!” You won’t believe the atrocities committed by the characters in this...
2025-02-141h 20I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 44 - The Coffee Table (2024) - "Deeply Bad Vibes"This week, it’s time to tighten the screws, babyproof the living room, and husbands, for the love of god just listen to your wives when they tell you something is ugly! This week we strap in for a ride like no other with a movie almost tailor made for this podcast, and one of the best kept secrets from 2024 in Caye Casas’ “The Coffee Table”. SPOILERS AHEAD!!! in this podcast episode, and we highly recommend seeing this movie with no information possible if you truly want to white knuckle these next 90 minutes of your life as the filmmakers intended...
2025-01-311h 10I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 43 - Splice (2010) - "Kill It With Fire!"CW: Incest, Rape, Interspecies Erotica
Grab your chemistry sets and start mixing and matching whatever the hell you want, because in our first episode of 2025, we’re playing God so much they may as well be a Las Vegas craps table. This week we watched the 2010 Sci-Fi/Horror film Splice. Join us as we Marvel ™ at a creature that is equal parts unsettling, and also the most powerful X-men ever created? While this movie may have been a box-office bomb, we both had a fun time with this B-movie science-gone-wrong flick that takes a VERY...
2025-01-171h 11I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 42 - Cannibal Holocaust (1980) - "Yes They Deserved To Die, And I Hope They Burn In Hell!"CW: Rape, Genocide, Abortion, Cannibalism, Graphic Violence, Live Animal Cruelty, 1980’s American Hubris, Italians
Well everyone, we’ve waded through all manner of viscera and carnal delights to arrive at our final episode of the year and the capper to our Christmas with the Cannibals. We’re saving the best for last as we end the year with the grand daddy of all controversial films, it’s the one everyone warned you about but your buddies told you “you have to watch this!”. That’s right, on today’s episode we dive into the notorious 1980 Fo...
2024-12-271h 24I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 41 - Raw (2016) - "Ohh, Baby I Like It Rawww"CW: Violence, gore, depictions of cannibalism
Come One Come all to the flesh eaters ball. This month we’re capping off our year of themes with a tried and true cultural taboo just in time for the holidays; It’s Christmas with the Cannibals ya’ll! This month we’re digging into 2 films that highlight the fascinating, grotesque, and even horny topic of Cannibalism; Kicking things off with the 2016 coming-of-age horror film, Raw. Join us as we revisit one of our favorite directors, Julia Ducournau (see our coverage of her film “Titane” on one of our earli...
2024-12-131h 27I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 40 - "The Thanksgiving Special" - Thanksgiving (2023)“Gobble, Gobble Mother Cluckers! This week, All will be carved, as we decided to treat you all to a very special bonus Thanksgiving episode on Eli Roth’s 2023 holiday Slasher, “Thanksgiving”. This episodes a little light on the turkey as we mostly needed some good dumb fun to transition ourselves out of the grease bath that was Nympho November. Join us as we discuss musicals, how to spot your killer in the slasher film, and Pete gives the final word on Joker 2! We’re all gonna be working off that tryptophan together on this week’s holiday episode of “I Didn’t Need...
2024-11-2853 minI Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 39 - Nymphomaniac Vol. 2 (2013) - "The Odyssey of Pain"This week we head out of the sheets and into the streets as we close out our coverage on the Nymphomaniac saga with Nymphomaniac Volume 2. This week we flipped the script, as Aaron watched the Theatrical cut and Pete watched the Directors cut with a full 54 minutes of extra content including extra double penetration, and possibly the most graphic abortion ever depicted on film. We’re in full Odyssey territory here folks. But it’s not all bad! We talk in todays episode about how through all the needless pontification from the Seligman character, and all the physical and sexu...
2024-11-151h 16I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 38 - Nymphomaniac Vol 1. (2013) - "We are Now Entering 'The Hoe Era'"
We may be done with Satan, but we’re not quite done with Sinning. Join us for the month of November as we embark on the fluid-filled odyssey of sex that is Lars Von Trier’s 2013 film “Nymphomaniac”; a saga covered in 2 parts! Join us as we discuss this masterful film made by a truly insufferable human being. While at times we both think this script is trying to just come off as “look at how smart I am” by just saying pseudo-intellectual things without any sort of clear indication or thematic through line, we still find this to...
2024-11-011h 20I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 37 - Hereditary (2018) - "Masterpiece of Misery"CW: Violence, Gore
On this week’s episode, we’re blowing out the candle on this seance as we close out our super spooky double feature on Demonic Possession with a modern all-timer in 2018’s “Hereditary”. Keep an eye on that weird, sentient light, beware of naked old people and for the love of god, check the cake for nuts! Join in with us as we both revisit a film that we; for the first time in podcast history (apparently?!), agree is a certified banger of a film. From Toni Collette’s Oscar-worthy performance, Colin Stetso...
2024-10-181h 20I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 36 - Evil Dead (2013) - "Satan's Back!"CW: Brutal Violence, Gore, simulated sexual assault, the dog dies
Welcome to October and Hail Satan, Ya’ll! This month, we’re being full on sluts for the dark lord as we celebrate the spookiest season of all with our double feature on the theme of Demonic Possession. We’re kicking these doors open wide with a full on gore-fest as we watched the 2013 Supernatural horror remake, “Evil Dead”. We locked ourselves in for a rollercoaster ride of viscera, limbs and a literal climax of raining blood. We also ponder, is this one of the best h...
2024-10-041h 11I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 35 - Polytechnique (2009) - "Putting the 'Man' in 'Manifesto'"This week on I Didn’t Need To See that, we close out our month of covering films on School Shootings (thank god) as we cover a lesser known tragedy and film (by American standards) and journey into the wild winters of Montreal, QC as we watched the 2009 film “Polytechnique”. Based on the harrowing true story of the 1989 École Polytechnique Engineering school massacre, tune in today as we grapple with the true horror of what unfolded on that fateful day, and how film still serves as a means of education and call to action in a world largely numb to the d...
2024-09-201h 02I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 34 - Elephant (2003) - "Dylan and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!"Settle in gang, because Fall is here. That means cozy sweaters, crisp leaves on the ground, pumpkin spice lattes. And sadly, in some cases, the smell of gun smoke in the classrooms, as this month we decided to cover two films that cover what is truly the great North American tragedy of School Shootings. This week we start with 2003’s “Elephant”. Written and directed by Gus Van Sant, this film (which ultimatley started as a documentary about the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre) works as a placid yet horrifying day-in-the life portrayal. We also applaud the erie sound design and comps...
2024-09-061h 17I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 33 - Crash (1996) - "Car-nal Desires"CW: Graphic Sexual Content
Welcome back you kinky freaks. On our second installment of our months “Auto-Erotica” theme, we test the limits of just how far will people go for that next great sexual thrill, even if means killing a few people along the way. Although, maybe that’s the point? We’re unclear. Anyway, we watched David Cronenberg’s 1996 erotic thriller “Crash”! Joining us on this weeks episode; returning guest to the Pod, verified Cronenberg first-timer, and Pete’s wife, Anna! Listen in to today’s episode as we detail, what we found to be a rather tam...
2024-08-161h 14I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 32 - Titane (2021) - "The Girl With the Titanium Cranium"CW: scenes depicting abortion, violence, self harm
Welcome to August, as we dive into a month of films that we make you all very sexually confused the next time you get in your car, as this month we rev up for our “Auto-Erotica” Double feature. Kicking things off we watched 2021’s Psychological, Drama/Body Horror film “Titane”. Hailing from France, this film is a full on shock to your senses that it’s both visceral and tender in the same breath. We loved this movie, from its awesome soundtrack, memorable sequences (of which there are several...
2024-08-021h 07I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 31 - Tusk (2014) - "The Malort of Films"CW: Surgical Violence, Gore, Excessive Use of Canada Jokes
Pack up the Chug “Eh” Lug and the strongest weed you’ve got, because we’re heading north of the border for this one as we close out our Body Horror month by watching 2014’s Horror/Comedy “Tusk”. This movies got it all.. if all you wanted was really shitty Canada jokes and a man being turned into a walrus. Wait... actually?
While this movie boasts some great performances from its lead actors, it has a hard time rising above its really dumb...
2024-07-191h 08I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 30 - Society (1989) - "It's Giving 'Shunt'"CW: Gore, Human Viscera, Slime, Sexual Assault
They say “Eat the Rich”. Well what happens when the rich literally eat (or, consume… sort of) you!? We find out as we dive into 1989’s Body horror/Comedy film “Society”; kicking off our new theme for the month of July with “Body Horror”. Settle in for a fun 80’s romp that’s dripping with horniness and some sort of prosthetic lube it would seem. This movies real dumb at times, but also boasts some of the most memorable special effects of it’s decade; and gives us the use of not one...
2024-07-051h 08I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 29 - Audition (1999) - "She's NOT Like the Other Girls"CW: Abuse, Extreme Torturous Violence and Gore
Gentlemen, are you looking for love? Do you want the woman who will cater to you every need? Love you eternally, and sometimes likes to engage in a bit of light dismemberment? Then do we have the movie for you! Closing out our “Obsession” them for June we watched the 1999 psychological horror film “Audition”. Listen in as we revel in a movie so equally beautiful as it is also one of the most shocking films you’ll ever see. We talk about the impact this film...
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I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 28 - Be My Cat: A Film for Anne (2015) - "Lights, Camera, Abduction!"Content Warning:
Dark Subject Matter, Brief Violence, and SPOILERS!!! at the end of the episode for a 20-year old Series Finale
Welcome to June and Happy Pride month Everyone! In no affiliation with Pride whatsoever, we’re diving into the obsessive world of Stalkers for our theme this month. Kicking things off, we watched the 2015 Found Footage/Psychological Horror film “Be My Cat: A Film For Anne”. Made on a budget that looks like it couldn’t even afford a shoestring, Be My Cat is a film that hinges on the remarkable and unset...
2024-06-071h 01I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 27 - Hard Candy (2005) - "Chris Hansen Wouldn't Have the Stones for This"Content Warning:
Discussions of Sexual Assault, Castration, Pedophilia
Put a cold one on ice, and make sure you’ve prepared your own drink for this one. Closing out our month on Predators (Thank Jesus) we watched 2005’s psychological thriller “Hard Candy”. No notes here folks. From the commanding performance by Elliot Page, to the jarring and memorable cinematography and editing of this film; Hard Candy is a movie you won’t forget. Unnerving, tense, you’ll be sweating almost as much as our pedophile co-lead in the film does! Plus, discussions on this films r...
2024-05-241h 04I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 26 - Lolita (1962) - "I'm Your Daddy, Now"Content Warning:
Child Sexual Abuse
We’re kicking off a new month and new theme in possibly the most upsetting topic of discussion on our podcast thus far. Keep away from schools and don’t forget to call Chris Hansen, because this months double feature is on “Predators”. We start things off this month with a classic in cinema and literature, 1962’s Stanley Kubrick directed “Lolita”. Possibly one of the most controversial works of the 20th century, join us as we marvel at just how such a controversial work can be so damn funny. (Hin...
2024-05-101h 06I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 25 - Swallow (2019) - "Is This What They Meant By, 'Girl Dinner'?"Content Warning:
Self Harm, Disordered Eating, Discussed Sexual Abuse
Continuing this month’s theme of “I Didn’t Need To Eat That”, we’re serving up seconds for unconventional appetites with the 2019 film “Swallow”. Tune in as we discuss what a sleeper of good a movie this was. Having it’s release just before the world shut down in 2020, as well as being the directors debut feature film, it’s no surprise why this movie fell into obscurity, but that doesn’t make it any less of expertly shot and surprisingly hopeful film! Plus, Comps to...
2024-04-261h 08I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 24 - Crimes of the Future (2022) - "Cut Me Open, Mommy"Welcome back you freaks and Happy April! Dive in with us as wee embark on a new theme this month; “I Didn’t Need To Eat That!” We’ll explore characters with fascinating appetites in one way or another over the next couple films. This month we’re kicking things off with the 2022 Sci-Fi/Horror film “Crimes of the Future”. Trust us when we say you’ll never be so disgusted and turned on at the same time! This films a repeat viewing for the both of and comes with a big recommendation. From a fascinating world that veteran writer/director D...
2024-04-121h 07I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 23 - Year In ReviewHappy Birthday to us! No new film to discuss today (phew!), but we had a 3rd Friday this month and wanted to celebrate that we’ve been doing this podcast now for 1 Year! Join us today as we pull back the veil on the show and discuss some of the highlights from the past year as well as our hopes for the future of the podcast. It’s been a long and gross journey and we’ve loved every minute of it. So join us for this much more relaxed episode of "I Didn't Need To See That!"
2024-03-2949 minI Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 22 - The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence (2011) - "Martin Had A Dream"Content Warning: Extreme Graphic Violence, Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault, Torture, Poo Poo
Welcome back weirdos! Join us this week from a dingy warehouse in London as we close out our March month of Hot Trash with 2011’s Horror sequel, “The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence”. Spoiler alert here, this film is gross, But does it actually have a lot to say about the struggles of the working artist and does our main character embody that DIY spirit? …. I mean, kind of but not really. Mainly this is a film based around the tagline “If you thought the first one...
2024-03-151h 06I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 21 - Big Money Hustlas (2000) - "This One Goes Out to All the Juggalovers Out There... Woop Woop"Content Warning: Jugglos
Welcome to the Gathering my Juggalos and Juggalettes. Today we’re diving into the fart joke and zany acting filled pool of turn of the century comedy that is 2000’s “Big Money Hustlas”, written by and staring none other than the Insane Clown Posse. Join us as we dive into the world of ICP and their fans as we try to figure out what audience this movie is for? (Not us..) Does ICP think they’re making a good movie, or were they just happy to be working. It’s not all bad thou...
2024-03-011h 08I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 20 - Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - "Warphans"Content Warning: Images of War, Some Violence, Child Death
On this weeks episode we’re closing out the month of February and our “Japanese War Crimes” theme by flipping the narrative and looking at the effects of war crimes done to Japan with the 1988 animated film “Grave of the Fireflies”. If Seasonal depression has been hitting you extra hard lately, this movie won’t help one bit because boy was this a sad one! Join us as we marvel at one of the lesser known Studio Ghibli films; but a Ghibli film no less. This movie i...
2024-02-161h 17I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 19 - Men Behind The Sun (1988) - "Chinese. Japanese. Atrocities. Look At These."Welcome to a new month and a new theme ya’ll. This month we’re diving into the history books as we’re kicking of our double feature on Japanese War Crimes with the 1988 exploitation horror film “Men Behind The Sun”. This one’s all bad folks, as we dip into one of the darkest parts of World War 2 in a film about the atrocities committed at Unit 731. But don’t worry, we still find a way to have fun, discussing what’s the worst way to die at Unit 731, musing how the budget of this film went to all those live r...
2024-02-021h 28I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 18 - Deliverance (1972) - "Sodomy's For The Boys"Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Sodomy
Where you going City Boy?! It’s time to pack the bags, reacquaint ourselves with nature and, whatever you do… Stay on the River! This week we’re capping off our HillBilly Horror theme with John Boorman’s 1972 classic, “Deliverance”. Join us as we dig into this films history and legacy and the ongoing effects it still has on the depiction of rural America to this day. Additionally, we gripe over the films pacing, who the real villains are in the film, and what would WE do if we found ourselv...
2024-01-191h 36I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 17 - The Devil's Rejects (2005) - "You Dirty Rat, You Killed My Brother!"Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Sadistic Violence
Welcome one and all to the first entry into our January theme of Hillbilly Horror month! This week we’re getting down and dirty with some official clown business as we take to the road in a stolen 1972 Cadillac Eldorado with the 2005 Rob Zombie Horror/Revenge sequel, “The Devil’s Rejects”. While Pete is well versed in the Zombie-verse, Aaron is sitting down to this (And 1000 Corpses) for the first time! Join us as we discuss what kind of fans we think this movie is for, as well as Rob Zombie’s kink of...
2024-01-051h 31I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 16 - Perfect Blue (1997) - "Stalker, I Hardly Knew Her"Content Warning: Rape/Sexual Assault, Animated Violence
Greetings user, welcome back to the simulation of I Didn’t Need to See that Podcast. Join us today as we dive headfirst into the subjective reality of the late 90’s internet as we watched “Perfect Blue”. Log on with us as we reminisce about the nostalgia of early internet culture, while also praising the film for how well it’s idea’s of fan obsession and illusion vs. reality are still incredibly timeless. Also discussed on todays episode are fascinating discoveries about Japans censorship laws, how duping people on the internet...
2023-12-151h 30I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 15 - Climax (2018) - "Lucy in the Sky With Dancers"Buckle up folks, because this trip will last you anywhere from 6-10 hours and we highly recommend starting this on a full stomach, because this week we watched Gaspar Noe’s 2018 drug induced nightmare, “Climax”. Disclaimer, you don’t actually need to take drugs to enjoy this movie; between the hypnotic performances of the cast and the absolutely unhinged cinematography, you’ll feel like your descending into madness all from the comfort of your own home! Join as as we discuss which character we think makes it out the best and worst in this film, the "true story” and more that in...
2023-12-011h 16I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 14 - The Whale (2022) - "Leaves of Grass, Eat My Ass"Content Warning: Self-Harm, Suicide
On this weeks episode we’ve gone full Ahab as we watched Darren Aronofsky’s 2022 drama, “The Whale”. Acknowledging right off the bat the… whale… in the room, we loved the starring performance; and return to the hearts of us all by the films lead Brendan Fraser. Accompanied by an amazing supporting performance by Hong Chau who doesn’t leave a dry eye in the house, overall the acting get’s big praise from us. Join us as we also discuss what we feel this film is trying to do with telling this story and castin...
2023-11-171h 41I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 13 - The Scary of Sixty-First (2021) - "The Ghosts of Pedophiles Past"Content Warning: Sexual Content; Sexual Abuse, Rape/Pedophilia Fantasies, Prince Andrew
Come take the red pill (and a hell of a lot of Adderall) with us as we take to the streets of New York city for the 2021 Horror/Comedy/Thriller, “The Scary of Sixty-First”. On this episode we welcome out guest; JC Sciaccotta, as we take a trip down the back alleys of old in what we think is a solid, modern take on the sex-ploitation film. Also, clear homages to “Eyes Wide Shut”, reminiscing on the fun days of Alex Jones, and most importantly… Do you know w...
2023-11-031h 25I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 12 - Dogtooth (2009) - "This Podcast Condemns Incest"Content Warning: Incest, Animal death, Child Abuse, Sexual Content
This week on I Didn’t Need to See That. Lock all your doors, hide your video tapes, and don’t forget to turn off your… pussies? As this week we covered Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2009 film, Dogtooth. Join us as we talk about what is an expertly crafted, albeit uncomfortable filmic experience; a camera that shows you the true meaning of “linger”, and the dangers of not letting your kids outside. While we had fun talking about this one, I wouldn’t recommend firing up the popcorn with y...
2023-10-201h 20I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 11 - Battlefield Earth (2000) - "We Did It All For Xenu"Welcome to the Thunderdome, or whatever dome it is that this movie takes place under, as Aaron and Pete, joined on this episode by friend of the pod John Hummel, sat through and talked about the 2000 Sci-fi quasi-Epic, Battlefield Earth. Folks, this one was a doozy. From questionable cinematography at best, overcomplicated plot points that; even when explained, still managed to go over your head, and the small rodent that died in John Travolta’s pants; this movies got it all… but just none if it things you asked for. In all honesty though, this film is a lot of f...
2023-10-061h 36I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 10 - Salo, Or 120 Days of the Sodom (1975) - "Where Feces Meets Fascism"Content Warning: Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sado-Sexual Violence, Coprophagy, Sexual degradation, So much Poop
Welcome one and all to our 10th episode extravaganza! For all you boys and girls that have stuck with us so far we wanted to make this one a Dookie.. er, I mean “Doozie”. This week we welcomed good friend of the pod Ryan on as we all got a little closer and covered the 1975 film Salo: or 120 days of the sodom because; well, as far as movies that fit the bill for this podcast, this film takes the shit cake...
2023-09-011h 09I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 9 - Beau Is Afraid (2023) - "The Horrors of Everyday Anxieties"Content Warning: Suicide, Intrusive Thoughts, Anxiety, PTSD
On this weeks episode we’re joined by friend of the pod and Aaron’s lovely wife, Caroline Rayburn as we talk about the newest feature film by writer/director Ari Aster, “Beau Is Afraid”. Listen in while we commend what is arguably Aster’s funniest release today as well as what seems to be a long-awaited passion project of his. Even at a 3+ hour run time this movie still breezes by and comes with a strong recommend from each of us for it’s dark humor, inventive camerawork, ambitious storytelling, stellar acting all around...
2023-08-011h 29I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 8 - Funny Games (1997) - "Catholic School Columbine Aesthetic"This week we are dipping into a bit of the meta-commentary realm as we watched the 1997 German film, “Funny Games”. Tune in as we discuss the way this film plays with ( or honestly totally disregards) storytelling; and the films overall commentary on violence in filming how we find it sticks the the landing. Also discussed are Pete’s thicc ass, the appeal of Rammstein and Phoebe Bridgers, and the benefits of drinking tea with your friends. This and more on I Didn’t Need to See that!
2023-07-021h 33I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 7 - Blue Velvet (1986) - "Bringing Leave It To Beaver to the Crack House"Content Warning: Sexual Abuse
Baby. Wants. To. Foster a delightful and thorough discussion on David Lynch’s 1986 film “Blue Velvet”. Join us as we journey through the shiny, white picket fence, letterman jacket veneer of Suburbia, past the severed ear, and into the earth as we attempt to dig up it’s beating heart and figure out what makes it tick. Honestly, we had a lot of fun with this one! Most importantly because on todays episode we were joined by fellow David Lynch fan, Friend of the pod, and Pete’s wife, Anna Sciaccotta...
2023-06-011h 37I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 6 - Terrifier 2 (2022) - "The Avatar of Indie-Sleaze Horror"Content Warning: Extreme Violence and Gore
Carve your pumpkins, beep those bells and drop on by at the Clown Cafe as we just watched the 2022 slasher sequel “Terrifier 2”. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have seen Terrifier as we basically go through a brief history of writer/director/creator Damien Leone’s passion project and gore spectacle, as well as the many iterations of its new slasher icon, Art the Clown. Sit back as we also dive into Pete's love and fascination with (and not for the last time) horror movies, Aarons day out at...
2023-05-011h 24I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 5 - Martyrs (2008) - "You Don't Need the Skin!"Content Warning: Torture, Self Harm/Suicide, Physical Abuse, GoreOn this episode we broke out the iron chastity belts and locked ourselves in a dark basement for god-knows-how-long as we watched the 2008 French Extremity horror film “Martyrs”. Trigger warnings ABOUND for this film, but if you can get past the imprisonment and abuse towards women, self harm and extreme violence, honestly this is just a really beautiful film about love and friendship (No, really it is). We both highly recommend this movie for it’s cinematography, great performances from the 2 lead actresses, the films atypical narrative structure and an ending that’l...
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I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 4 - Come and See (1985) - "Did they REALLY kill that cow?!"Content Warning: Graphic Violence, War Violence, Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty
War is Hell, and we’ve got a reservation for 2! Journey with us back in time and overseas as we discuss the 1985’s World War 2 film “Come and See”. In this episode we’ll discuss just what we think separates this film from a litany other World War 2 film depictions; from the score, the haunting performances from our lead actors to the brutal landscape all shown through the perspective of someone who’s actually experienced war (we think). Saving Private Ryan, this is not. If that sounds rough, it’s...
2023-03-101h 18I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 3 - AntiChrist (2009) - "Why Psychiatrists Shouldn't Marry Their Patients"Chaos Reigns! Today we’re stepping into the world of Art. House. Filmmaking. Ever heard of it? honestly if you’re confused by this movie, join the club. (we think that’s the point to some degree?). We’re talking bout Director Lars Von Trier’s 2009 film “AntiChrist”, and boy if a film was ever on brand for this podcast this is it. We talk about not only jarring subject matter, but how the actual editing and filmmaking successfully conveys unease on the viewer. But just so you don’t think we’re out here getting all film snob on you, settle in...
2023-03-081h 09I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 2 - Threads (1984) - "Sheffield, the Philadelphia of England"Ah, so you’ve decided to come back for more eh? Well welcome back for Episode 2 of “I Didn’t Need to See That!” On this episode we're hopping across the pond to jump into the bleak pool of despair and agony that is 1984’s docu-drama film “Threads”. Join in as Pete and Aaron discuss how long they think they’d last (or how long they’d like to last) in a Nuclear Holocaust, the similarities of post 9/11 world anxiety to 80’s nuclear attack anxiety, does this director hate cats, and how even in the world of a nuclear holocaust, the great...
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I Didn’t Need To See ThatEpisode 1 - Intro to the Pod/A Serbian Film (2010)Welcome to the Podcast! Join two friends and fellow venturers into the abyss, Pete Radwanski and Aaron Rayburn as they discuss their fascination and love of films disturbing, upsetting, and downright bizarre.
On the debut episode, we bring you into our messed up little world and how we decided to start recording it and sharing our.. interests, with you, the lucky listener! On the episode we decided to go for broke right out of the gate as we discuss 2010's A Serbian Film. Tune in as we trudge through the bleak landscape that is the seedy underbelly of the Serbian...
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