Chained

Episode 10 brings us to a link that didn’t quite bite as hard as Carl hoped. His pick? Richard Jenkins in Matt Reeves’ Let Me In - the limp remake of the Swedish cult gem Let the Right One In.

Following the chain from Richard Jenkins (last seen in Bone Tomahawk), Jack valiantly tries to defend the film… before gleefully tearing it apart. Turns out some remakes really are pointless.

As well as Carl doing a complete 180 on the Terrifier franchise, the lads also dive into the 28 Days universe - chatting about Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s long-awaited sequel, 28 Years Later.

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 11? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Let Me In'!).

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The ninth link in the chain is here, and it's a mega one as Jack's actor choice is our first bona fide screen legend, KURT RUSSELL, in the brutal modern horror western classic, 'Bone Tomahawk'. 

As are the rules, this was connected via Russell, who was featured in Carl's movie choice from our last episode, 'Escape from New York'.

There's so much to talk about, from Carl's three positives and three negatives (the latter being a bit of a push but giving us a surprisingly good chat), to the MASSIVE career of Kurt Russell, from his child debut - kicking The King himself - through some of the greatest action and horror movies of the last 40 years. We pick our faves, the ones we still have to watch and also explore why Elvis seems to be a continuing thread through a career that has seen everything you could throw at a person. 

The lads also discuss some, including the overlooked Korean multi-genre mash-up spectacular, and 2018's 'Monstrum'. They also pay tribute to the genius that was Gene Hackman - in particular his iconic performance as Superman's nemesis, Lex Luthor in 1978's 'Superman'. We even have time for Carl to discuss his visit to Dario Argento's horror mecca Profondo Rosso in Rome. This one's packed - dive in!

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 9? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Bone Tomahawk'!).

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The eighth link in the chain is here. Carl's actress choice for episode 8 is Adrienne Barbeau in John Carpenter's dystopian classic 'Escape from New York'.

As are the rules, this was connected via Barbeau who was featured in Jack's movie choice from our last episode, ‘Creepshow'.

Carl and Jack run through the flick in great depth, touching on why this action, sci-fi masterpiece has aged like a fine wine and continues to be influential in cinema, television and even games to this day. The same, however, can not be said for the sequel...

The lads also discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of 'Nosferatu' as well as F.W. Murnau's 1922 original. Not only that but Carl recently got involved with 'In a Violent Nature' and a first for the podcast, Jack discusses the all-new 'In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994' and its deep dive into early 90s horror.

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 9? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Escape from New York'!).

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The seventh link in the chain is here. Jack's actor choice for episode 7 is Ed Harris in the terrifying masterpiece brought to the world by two horror legends, a George A. Romero Film written by Stephen King himself, the 1982 anthology, 'Creepshow'.

As are the rules, this was connected via Harris who was featured in Carl's movie choice from our last episode, ‘The Abyss'.

Carl and Jack run through the flick in great depth, touching on why the movie broke new ground with its innovative approach and might be one of the greatest horror anthologies ever.

The lads also discuss the aftermath of Carl visiting Newcastle’s Tyneside cinema for Jack's annual tradition … THE HALLOWEEN ALL-NIGHTER!

So, also to be discussed in this episode are the lad's horror movies of choice from that night:

Film 1 (Both) - Ghostwatch (1992)

Film 2 (Jack) - Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

Film 2 (Carl) - Nightmare in a Damaged Brain (1981)

Film 3 (Both) - Stagefright (1987)

Film 4 (Both) - Late Night with the Devil (2023)

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 8? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Creepshow'!).

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The sixth link in the chain is here and Carl's actor choice for episode 6 is Michael Biehn in James Cameron's 1989 cinematic masterpiece, 'The Abyss'.

As are the rules, this was connected via Biehn who was featured in Jack's movie choice from our last episode, ‘Planet Terror'.

Carl and Jack run through the flick in great depth, trying their utmost to find some negatives. Will they be successful?

The lads also touch on the intensity of Michael Biehn, his career and his contribution to the most "James Cameron" movie James Cameron has ever made.

As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including Carl's first-ever viewing of Beetlejuice (1988) - which lines up nicely with Jacked In's review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) and one of Jack's favourite movies of the year... Hundreds of Beavers (2022)

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 7? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'The Abyss'!).

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The fifth link in the chain is here and Jack's actor choice for episode 5 is Josh Brolin in Robert Rodriguez's addition to the 2007 'Grindhouse', 'Planet Terror'.

As are the rules, this was connected via Brolin who was featured in Carl's movie choice from our last episode, ‘Mimic'.

He and Jack run through the flick in great depth, as well as Brolin's career and his contribution to this grand homage to American Grindhouse and exploitation cinema and why it could have been great but at times may have gone a tad too far.

As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: 'Kinds of Kindness' & the 1933 classic 'King Kong'.

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 6? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Planet Terror'!).

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The fourth link in the chain is here and Carl's actor choice for episode 4 is F. Murray Abraham in Guillermo del Toro's '90s sci-fi, horror, ‘Mimic’. 

As are the rules, this choice was connected via F. Murray Abraham, featured in Jack’s movie choice from our last episode ‘Last Action Hero'.

He and Jack run through the flick in great depth, discussing why it has del Toro's style all over it - as well as its abysmal finale. The lads also touch on F. Murray Abraham's career and (minimal yet effective) contribution to this late '90s bug movie.

As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: 'John Wick 4', 'Broken Arrow', 'Vesper' & ‘Doomsday'.

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 5? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Mimic'!).

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The third link in the chain is here and Jack’s actor choice for episode 3 is Charles Dance in the intelligently, Meta, action extravaganza, ‘Last Action Hero’. 

As are the rules, this choice was connected via Dance who was featured in Carl’s movie choice from our last episode ‘Alien 3’.

He and Carl run through the flick in great depth along with Dance’s career and contribution to this criminally underrated 90s movie.

As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: 'Messiah of Evil' & ‘Wicked Little Letters’. Not only that but the two butt heads on their divided opinion for Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two'

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 4? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Last Action Hero'!).

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The second link in the chain is here and Carl’s actor choice for episode 2 is Brian Glover in David Fincher’s mixed bag of a movie that is 1993’s, ‘Alien 3’. 

As are the rules, this choice was connected via Glover who was featured in Jack’s movie choice from our last episode ‘An American Werewolf in London’.

He and Jack run through the flick in great depth along with Glover’s career and his contribution to the highly controversial third instalment in the ‘Alien’ franchise.

After Jack’s recommendation, Carl finally got involved in 'Sleepaway Camp' and the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: ‘Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget’, 'The Boy and the Heron' & ‘The Greasy Strangler’.

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 3? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Alien 3'!).

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The chain has begun! And to kick us off with the first link/actor Jack chooses Jenny Agutter in the iconic 80s classic, the darkly comedic, horror, 'An American Werewolf in London'.

He and Carl run through the flick in great depth as well as Agutter's career and her contribution to the groundbreaking werewolf masterpiece.

The lads also do some housekeeping and catch up with what they've been watching recently, including: 'No One Will Save You', 'Sleepaway Camp' & 'Final Destination 5'.

Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 2? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'An American Werewolf in London'!).

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