Dead Ringers

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Jason "Jinx" Jenkins from Scream Addicts and Bloody Disgusting — to discuss their admiration for the Saw franchise, its endearingly convoluted plot, and all of the best death traps.

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Nolan is joined by Kat McBride and Emily von Seele — as well as special guest Ari Drew from Bloody Disgusting — to discuss Zachary Donohue's THE DEN (2014) and Stephen Susco's UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB (2018). The crew catches up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before joining a virtual hangout to explore the dark corners of the internet together and see what mysteries they can uncover.

Other movies discussed on this episode: HOLLYWOOD DREAMS & NIGHTMARES: THE ROBERT ENGLUND STORY (2023), THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (2023), THE SENDER (1982), TALK TO ME (2023), UNWELCOME (2023), NIGHT'S END (2022).

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'The Den' Director Zachary Donohue on New Audio Thriller "Uncomfortably Numb" and 'The Den' Sequel [Interview] by Ari Drew (Bloody Disgusting)

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to celebrate Kat's recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the birthday girl herself.

Movies discussed on this episode: KWAIDAN (1964), EX MACHINA (2015), IN FABRIC (2019), COHERENCE (2014).

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Fantasia Film Festival 2023 Review: WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS is a Hypnotic Journey Into the Unknown by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP Flirts with the Weird and Unknown by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: Larry Fessenden's BLACKOUT is a Treat for Werewolf Fans Everywhere by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell to discuss Douglas Cheek's C.H.U.D. (1984) and Bong Joon-ho's THE HOST (2006). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before facing off against the mutated spawn of toxic waste and the U.S. government's lack of regard for human life.

Other movies discussed on this episode: INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR (2023), BLACKOUT (2023), DAY OF THE DEAD (1985), BATMAN VS. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2019), TURTLE POWER: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2014), SLEEPAWAY CAMP III: TEENAGE WASTELAND (1989), SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982), HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER (1998), GRAVEYARD SHIFT (1990).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: Larry Fessenden's BLACKOUT is a Treat for Werewolf Fans Everywhere by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantasia Film Festival 2023: SATAN WANTS YOU is a Cultural Documentary You Won't Want to Miss by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

A Tale of Two Lauries: Trauma in 'Halloween H20' and 2018's 'Halloween' by Emily von Seele (Bloody Disgusting)

Twenty Years Ago, 'Halloween H20' Brought the Franchise Back to Its Roots by Emily von Seele (Bloody Disgusting)

My First Horror Movie Ep 374: Emily Von Seele (Dead Ringer Podcast, Daily Dead) (Sledgehammer Horror) (YouTube)

'Tower of Terror' – Revisiting Disney's Original Ride-to-Movie Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to discuss Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED (1990) and Frank Henenlotter's BASKET CASE 2 (1990). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before finding a new home among fellow freaks and being forced to defend it against an intolerant world.

Other movies discussed on this episode: GREEN ROOM (2016), THE LOVED ONES (2009), MAGIC (1978), MORTAL KOMBAT (1995), CRUEL INTENTIONS (1999), FINAL EXAM (1981), CHERRY FALLS (2000), ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932), INFLUENCER (2023).

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[Horror Queers] The Inherent Queerness of Clive Barker's 'Nightbreed' by Trace Thurman & Joe Lipsett (Bloody Disgusting)

'Tower of Terror' – Revisiting Disney's Original Ride-to-Movie Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Kat McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) and John De Bello's RETURN OF THE KILLER TOMATES (1988). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before embracing their mad scientist roots and bringing a new generation of monstrous (but silly) creations to the world.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: EVIL DEAD RISE (2023), THE INVITATION (2022), RENFIELD (2023), THE POPE'S EXORCIST (2023), BROOKLYN 45 (2023), INFLUENCER (2023), BLESS THE CHILD (2000), A HOUSE ON THE BAYOU (2021), RED ROSE (2022), CHANNEL ZERO (2016), WENDELL & WILD (2022), ATTACHMENT (2023), POST MORTEM (2021), CONFESSIONAL (2020).

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Season 12: Episode 9- Bless The Child + The Predator (featuring Nolan McBride) (VH US) (podcast)

The Unlikely History of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (Secret Galaxy) (YouTube)

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Philip Yount to discuss Stuart Gordon's DAGON (2001) and Mariano Baino's DARK WATERS (1993). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before a trip to a strange seaside town leads them straight into the arms of a creepy cult.

Other movies discussed on this episode: COCAINE BEAR (2023), BARBARIAN (2022), EVIL DEAD (2013), MORTAL KOMBAT (2021), THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (SERIES), EVIL DEAD RISE (2023), THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1977), BLESS THE CHILD (2000), INFINITY POOL (2023), MARTIN (1977), LOVER'S LANE (1999), INFLUENCER (2023), SHIN KAMEN RIDER (2023).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Season 12: Episode 9- Bless The Child + The Predator (featuring Nolan McBride) (VH US) (podcast)

'Welcome to Camp Nightmare' – Revisiting the 9th 'Goosebumps' Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'Demons of the Mind' Shines 50 Years Later as a Fresh and Distinct Hammer Horror Gem [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Bittersweet Symphony: 'Scream 2' Music Supervisor Reveals the Song That Almost Ended the Film [Interview] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Red Right Hand: An Oral History – How the Nick Cave Song Became the Anthem of the 'Scream' Franchise by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Catastrophic Plans: The Enduring Importance of "Red Right Hand" in the 'Scream' Franchise by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Knight Philtorias (Twitch)

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Emily von Seele to discuss Sam Raimi's EVIL DEAD II (1987) and Ernest Dickerson's TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT (1995). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before taking refuge from the forces of evil in a roadside motel along with a group of strangers.

Other movies/books/TV shows discussed on this episode: SCREAM VI (2023) (Spoilers from 4:55 - 14:45), RED EYE (2005), PRIMAL RAGE (1988), JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023) (Spoilers from 23:05 - 27:25), MISSING (2023), KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023) (Spoilers from 34:15 - 1:06:15), THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD (2018), INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (2022), YELLOWJACKETS (2022), CHUCKY (2021).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Catastrophic Plans: The Enduring Importance of "Red Right Hand" in the 'Scream' Franchise by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'The House of No Return' – Revisiting the Special Edition 'Goosebumps' Tale and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'The Ghost Next Door' – Revisiting the 10th 'Goosebumps' Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Make Believe Seattle 2023: PURSUED is a Fun Thriller That Entertains Despite its Flaws by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Review: MALUM is a Frightfest Remake Worth Checking Out by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Evil Dead II with John Hodgman (Blank Check) (podcast)

If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell (paperback)

Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Philip Yount to discuss Sam Raimi's THE EVIL DEAD (1981) and Carter Smith's THE RUINS (2008). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their cozy cabin holiday is spoiled by an ancient, evil force that turns nature against them.

Other movies discussed on this episode: POLTERGEIST (1982), THE BABADOOK (2014), PROJECT WOLF HUNTING (2022) (Spoilers from 10:10 - 15:05), CLOVERFIELD (2008), SCREAM VI (2023).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

A Discussion on 'SCREAM VI' (Paper Street Pictures) (YouTube)

S&A 118 The Perfect Number: The Seventh Curse & Se7en w/ Nolan McBride (The Schlock and Awe Podcast)

The Evil Dead (Blank Check) (podcast)

If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell (paperback)

Knight Philtorias (Twitch)

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Ben McBride to discuss Wes Craven's SCREAM 2 (1997) and Joe Dante's MATINEE (1993). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before heading to their local single-screen theater to see the newest schlock film inspired by the anxieties and horrors of the real world.

Other movies/books discussed on this episode: M3GAN (2023), SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON (2023), VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS (1984), RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY (1991), THE ICEMAN COMETH (1989), WE HAVE A GHOST (2023), BLADES (1989), EVIL LAUGH (1986), THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD (2018).

Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

Catastrophic Plans: The Enduring Importance of "Red Right Hand" in the 'Scream' Franchise by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'Welcome to Dead House' – Revisiting the Very First 'Goosebumps' Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'The Ghost Next Door' – Revisiting the 10th 'Goosebumps' Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

SCREAM 4 + TRAGEDY GIRLS (Dead Ringers) (podcast)

The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle: Final Girls and a New Hollywood Formula by Alexandra West

Episode 102. Rule Breaker: Scream (1996) (Faculty Of Horror) (podcast)

Scream (1996) (Horror Queers) (podcast)

Scream 2 (1997) (Horror Queers) (podcast)

Scream 3 (2000) (Horror Queers) (podcast)

Scream 4 (2011) Part 1 (Horror Queers) (podcast)

Scream 4 (2011) Part 2 (Horror Queers) (podcast)

Scream (2022) (Horror Queers) (podcast)