Ancient Slumber Podcast

Ancient Slumber Podcast

By Chris Ward/Myron SchmidtTV & FilmFilm Reviews
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Ancient Slumber Podcast episodes

  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #35: Rob Zombie's Firefly Trilogy

    The chaps take a long-awaited trip to the backwoods to experience the murder ride of Rob Zombie's 'Firefly Trilogy', along with a few diet tips, a discussion about architecture and Chris's idea for Richard Brake's next career move. Expect spoilers, swearing and total nonsense as usual.

    Movies Discussed:

    House of 1000 Corpses (2003) Chris - 4/Myron - 3.5
    The Devil's Rejects (2005) Chris - 5/Myron -4
    3 From Hell (2019) Chris - 4/Myron - 2.5

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - Scanners (1981)
    Myron - Overlord (2018)

    The Bad

    Chris - Blood Tide (1982)
    Myron - Extraction (2020)

    The Ugly

    Chris - Deadgirl (2008)
    Myron - Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made (2018)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #34: Friday the 13th Franchise - Part 3

    It has taken two long years but the chaps are finally at the end of their Friday the 13th retrospective as they take a look at the final four movies in the franchise, along with Chris's impression of Boris Johnson, Myron's mystery banging and all the usual fun and frolics. Expect spoilers, rude words and a total lack of control.

    Movies Discussed:

    Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) Chris - 2/Myron - 2
    Jason X (2001) Chris - 3/Myron -3
    Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Chris - 3/Myron - 3
    Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Chris - 4/Myron - 3.5
    Friday the 13th (2009) Chris - 1.5/Myron - 3

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (1966)
    Myron - Satanic Panic (2019)

    The Bad

    Chris - An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
    Myron - The Banana Splits Movie (2019)

    The Ugly

    Chris - It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987)
    Myron - Leprechaun Returns (2018)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #33: Catch-Up & Doctor Sleep

    ALL HAIL THE RETURN OF THE KINGS! As the planet descends into chaos thanks to a virus the chaps return to the podcasting world after a long hiatus to hopefully add some fun and frolics to your self isolation. As well as catching up on a few titles from the past few months the guys discuss who should play Freddy Krueger in a potential Elm Street reboot, their favourite Stephen King adaptations and just why the hell does Myron like found footage so much. As well as that they also review Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep so hang on to your hats as it could get sweary.

    Movies Discussed:

    Doctor Sleep (2019) Chris - 1.5/Myron - 4.5

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

    1 hr 30 min
  • Bonus Show #2: Halloween (2018)
    **Originally Released 30/10/2018**

    After a lengthy break Chris returns to the mic with special guest Gore Blimey from the Trilogy of Terror podcast to discuss the latest movie in the Halloween franchise. Contains huge spoilers and a couple of probably unnecessary expletives.

    Movies Discussed:

    Halloween (2018) Chris - 3/Gore Blimey - 4

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

    46 min
  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #32: Friday the 13th Franchise - Part 2
    **Originally Released 01/04/2018**

    After a spell away the chaps return to Camp Crystal Lake for part two of their Friday the 13th retrospective, looking at the much-maligned part five through to the equally maligned part eight. Expect swearing and stupidity.

    Movies Discussed:

    Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985) Chris - 4/Myron - 2.5
    Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) Chris - 3.5/Myron -3
    Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Chris - 3/Myron - 3
    Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Chris - 2.5/Myron - 3.5
    Day of the Dead: Bloodline (2018) Chris - 0.5/Myron - 0.5

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - The Foreigner (2017)
    Myron - Mayhem (2017)/The Ritual (2017)

    The Bad

    Chris - Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995)
    Myron - 7 (2016)/Slave of the Cannibal God (1978)

    The Ugly

    Chris - Hellraiser: Judgment (2018)
    Myron - The Devil's Well (2018)/Hunters' Crossing (2017)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #31: Catch Up
    **Originally Released 24/01/2018**

    After a lengthy and unplanned hiatus the chaps return to the mic and catch up on what they've been watching for the past three months, give their top five releases of 2017 and discover that Myron cannot pronounce Udo Kier's name and Chris is not actually Aquaman. Contains some naughty words and possible spoilers.

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

    1 hr 37 min
  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #30: Friday the 13th Franchise - Part 1
    **Originally Released 05/10/2017**

    On their two-year anniversary the chaps finally give in and tackle the daddy of all slasher franchises, Friday the 13th, with a look at the first four movies in the series. Expect spoilers, Myron pronouncing live actors dead and a whole host of buffoonery.

    Movies Discussed:

    Friday the 13th (1980) Chris - 4/Myron - 4.5
    Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) Chris - 3/Myron -3
    Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) Chris - 2.5/Myron - 3
    Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) Chris - 4/Myron - 4

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - It (2017)
    Myron - It (2017)

    The Bad

    Chris - Hammer of the Gods (2013)
    Myron - 7 (2016)/Nightfall (2011)

    The Ugly

    Chris - A Serbian Film (2010)
    Myron - Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #29: Wrong Turn Franchise
    **Originally Released 31/08/2017**

    The chaps venture into the backwoods of West Virginia (or somewhere that looks like it) as they go head-to-head with Three Finger and his clan with a look at the Wrong Turn franchise. Expect spoilers, bad language and much merriment as the thought of a hillbilly fertility ritual almost gets too much for Myron.

    Movies Discussed:

    Wrong Turn (2003) Chris - 3.5/Myron - 3
    Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) Chris - 4.5/Myron -4
    Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead (2009) Chris - 2/Myron - 2.5
    Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011) Chris - 3/Myron - 1
    Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012) Chris - 2.5/Myron - 2
    Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort (2014) Chris - 3/Myron - 1

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - The Lost Boys (1987)
    Myron - Deliverance (1972)

    The Bad

    Chris - Stake Land II: The Stakelander (2016)
    Myron - Deranged (1974)

    The Ugly

    Chris - Knucklebones (2016)
    Myron - Don't Look Now (1973)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #28: Romero Zombie Remakes + George A. Romero Tribute
    **Originally Released 02/08/2017**

    A celebration tinged with sadness as by the time the chaps got to the third part of their George A.Romero zombie retrospective the great man passed away so as well as taking a look at the three most notable remakes of Romero's zombie movies Chris and Myron give a little tribute to the legendary filmmaker. Expect the usual bumflufferies such as spoilers, harsh language and an unfortunate audio issue that makes the chaps stutter.

    Movies Discussed:

    Night of the Living Dead (1990) Chris - 3.5/Myron - 3.5
    Dawn of the Dead (2004) Chris - 4.5/Myron -3.5
    Day of the Dead (2008) Chris - 1.5/Myron - 1

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - Logan (2017)
    Myron - The Vanishing (1988)

    The Bad

    Chris - Blair Witch (2016)
    Myron - I Drink Your Blood (1970)/The Ancines Wood (1970)

    The Ugly

    Chris - The New York Ripper (1982)/Night of the Bloody Apes (1969)
    Myron - One Missed Call (2003)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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  • Ancient Slumber Podcast Show #27: Romero Dead: Part 2 - The Second Trilogy
    **Originally Released 08/07/2017**

    Part two of the George A. Romero ...Dead retrospective sees the chaps dissect the less popular second trilogy of zombie gut-munchers from the legendary director, namely Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead. Expect spoilers, Myron's silly voice and the usual tomfoolery.

    Movies Discussed:

    Land of the Dead (2005) Chris - 4/Myron - 4
    Diary of the Dead (2007) Chris - 3/Myron -3
    Survival of the Dead (2009) Chris - 2.5/Myron - 2.5

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Good

    Chris - Kickboxer (1989)
    Myron - The Treatment (2014)

    The Bad

    Chris - Return to House on Haunted Hill (2007)
    Myron - The Call (2013)

    The Ugly

    Chris - Snowtown (2011)
    Myron - Vanishing on 7th Street (2010)

    Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @ancient_slumber

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Movie reviewers Chris Ward and Myron Schmidt hook up across the Atlantic to discuss cult, horror and exploitation movies in their own unique way.