At The Devils Ball

This month, At The Devil's Ball is down for whatever! Or we had to ask our friends to pick stuff for us because we're too lazy. Either way, we begin with 2020's moody fairy tale GRETEL AND HANSEL with our friend Micah! We talk various themes, unpack the mildly opaque story and generally marvel at the film's gorgeous cinematography and composition.

Halloween season comes to an end with a conversation on Rob Zombie's Halloween II, a film that is somehow more polarizing than Rob Zombie's Halloween 1. With special guest Corey Reilly of The Full Moon Fanatics Facebook group, the guys discuss changes to Dr.Loomis, media cynicism, and the seedy undercurrents of the film, all while seeking the positive and constructive.

Happy Halloween from At The Devils Ball!

After a slight mental health delay (CW: depression, etc, at the beginning), the guys are back in the saddle to continue Halloween month with Rob Zombie's divisive remake of the original classic. Along with special guest Scott Davis, they talk the ups and downs of the occasionally effective but baffling reimagining.

Happy Halloween from At The Devil's Ball! The guys begin their annual spooky season coverage with a conversation on a conventional classic: John Carpenter's highly influential Halloween. Tired minds and internet issues do rear their ugly heads, but the guys discuss the films endurance, and call special attention to the influence of Jamie Lee Curtis and producer/co-writer Debra Hill.

Guest choice month draws to a close with first time guest and all-around cool person Shelly Haynes and her choice, the insane horror-comedy BLOOD DINER! We talk over-the-top comedy, gender theory in late-80s films, and generally have a good time with the wacky, irreverent film.

Guest choice month continues with author and screenwriter Eric Miller and his choice: Tremors, the 1990 Monster Movie comedy! Mr.Miller is also incredibly patient with a legion of internet issues, resulting in a choppy and sometimes unintelligible episode. I am very sorry about that last part. But most of the conversation is good, and Miller is very cool and Sammaeal does great work.

Guest choice month rolls on with special guest filmmaker Mi Chelle Nessk and the film LITTLE MONSTERS (not to be confused with the 80's movie with Fred Savage that traumatized a very young Nathaniel)! With Nessk, the guys discuss allegories for very real socio-political issues, such as violence in schools and under-paid and underappreciated educators, and the subversion of the usually grim zombie genre.

Guest choice month begins on At The Devil's Ball, starting with filmmakers Amy Lynn Best and Mike Watt's film of choice: Frankenhooker, the weird schlock horror comedy! The guys chat with Best and Watt over the film's quirky comedy, the crossover of schlock and art, and generally enjoy the weird little film. So grab your cash and your super crack and buy a date with us and Frankenhooker!

Deadite Anniversary comes to a close with 2023's EVIL DEAD RISE, the latest entry into the franchise. The guys talk 5 years of podcasting, discuss the film's place in the franchise and what it means for its future, and generally gush over Alyssa Sutherland's incredible performance. Thanks for being with us for five whole years!

Deadite month continues with Evil Dead 2013, a film of many hats and a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses, and we continue our anniversary! Joined by special guest Maggie of Insane Troll Logic, we all talk gender issues, harsh language and the films position in the venerable franchise.