Corpse Club

On this special double feature episode of Corpse Club, we celebrate the summer of deadly dolls at the cinema! Listen as Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss the new Child's Play movie, including its high-tech reimagining of the 1988 film of the same name, the chemistry of its likable cast, its cautionary tale of technology turning against us, the gory kills that splatter the screen, and Mark Hamill's empathetic and chilling performance as the voice of Chucky. The horror-loving trio then take a trip into the Warrens' forbidden artifacts room to discuss Annabelle Comes Home in a wide-ranging discussion that covers the movie's memorable scares and teenager-centric story, as well as the film's groovy '70s setting, well-constructed characters, fun atmosphere, impressive all-around effort from Gary Dauberman in his directorial debut, and Annabelle's latest reign of terror as the macabre master of sadistic ceremonies.

Great power doesn't always come with great responsibility, as evidenced by the young superhero turned serial killer in Brightburn, who's more interested in destroying the world instead of saving it. On this episode of Daily Dead's podcast, don your favorite cape and listen as Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss David Yarovesky's Brightburn, including their thoughts on the film's performances, the evil transformation of the super-powered Brandon Breyer (Jackson A. Dunn), and the memorable gore that he wreaks with his array of otherworldly abilities. The co-hosts also talk about other superhero films with elements of horror, such as Venom and Glass. So, after making sure that glowing red eyes aren't watching you from your window, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club!

With May 25th marking the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Ridley Scott's Alien, the Corpse Club co-hosts thought it would be the perfect time to grab a flamethrower, check their motion sensors, and revisit Scott's classic film and the Alien franchise as a whole. Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss why Alien still endures as one of the greatest horror and sci-fi films of all time, including H.R. Giger's stunning creature designs, the believable chemistry between the ship's blue-collar characters, Dan O'Bannon's unpredictable screenplay, and the powerful performances by Sigourney Weaver, Yaphet Kotto, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, Veronica Cartwright, and more. The co-hosts also discuss the sequels to Alien, Dark Horse's Alien franchise comic books, and where they'd like to see the franchise go in the future now that Disney has acquired 21st Century Fox. So, after you make sure Jonesy is fed, kick back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club... just don't fall into hypersleep!

From the big screen to the small screen and everything in between, there's no doubt that we're living in a golden age of horror, with the genre skyrocketing to scary new heights over the past ten years. Now that the decade is coming to a close, we thought this would be the perfect time to reflect on notable horror movies, TV series, and video games released in the 2010s that left an impact on the genre and influenced its future, including what we're experiencing now. In this episode, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James kick off our retrospective 2010s series with a look back at some of the most memorable horror releases of 2010, from the deadly shadows of Alan Wake to the Halloween night premiere of AMC's The Walking Dead to Freddy Krueger slashing his way back into cinemas and piranhas taking a bite out of spring breakers... in 3D! So, join us on a journey through a decade filled with horror remakes, groundbreaking original films, binge-worthy series, and immersive video games. The 2010s may be getting ready for the grave, but thanks to the decade's immeasurable influence on the world of horror, there's no way it will rest in peace.

Continuing their retrospective episodes on horror remakes released in 2009 that celebrate their 10th anniversaries this year, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley head to the Collingwoods' lake house for a revisit of The Last House on the Left remake. From its unnerving violence to its impressive cast that includes Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Garret Dillahunt, Aaron Paul, and Sara Paxton, listen as Heather and Patrick take a deep dive into the reimagining of Wes Craven's 1972 horror thriller, including their thoughts on director Dennis Iliadis' approach to the unsettling revenge story. So, after you make sure nobody's in your microwave, kick back, relax, and enjoy another Horror BFFs

Instilling a lifelong fear of scarab beetles in a generation of moviegoers, The Mummy (1999) celebrates its 20th anniversary on May 7th, and we commemorate the infectiously fun remake of the 1932 Universal Monster movie on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Listen as Corpse Club co-hosts Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a deep dive into the action, adventure, and horror of 1999's The Mummy, including writer/director Stephen Sommers' Indiana Jones-esque vision for the remake, the film's effective blend of CGI and practical effects, and the movie's mix of slapstick comedy and bone-chilling (and life-sucking) horror. The co-hosts also discuss the chemistry of the film's eclectic cast, from Brendan Fraser's role as the resourceful Rick O'Connell to Rachel Weisz as the resilient Evelyn Carnahan and Arnold Vosloo's haunting portrayal of Imhotep. Taking a look at the expansion of The Mummy franchise, the Corpse Club co-hosts talk about the return of familiar faces and the introduction of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns, as well as the new villain that the O'Connell family faces in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Before riding into the Saharan sunset, the co-hosts also discuss 2017's The Mummy reboot and where they'd like to see the franchise go in the future. So, after you make sure you don't have one of those hungry scarab beetles crawling under your skin, kick back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing their retrospective episodes on horror remakes released in 2009 that celebrate their 10th anniversaries this year, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley head to the mines of Harmony for a revisit of My Bloody Valentine 3D. From the movie's eclectic cast of young TV stars (such as Jensen Ackles, Kerr Smith, and Jaime King) and veteran actors (including Tom Atkins and Kevin Tighe) to the film's ambitiously gory kills and festive Valentine's Day atmosphere, listen as Heather and Patrick take a deep dive into the reimagining of 1981's My Bloody Valentine, including why it ranks as one of the best horror remakes from 2009. So, after another hard-working day at the mines (or wherever you work), kick back, relax, and enjoy another Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!