Dead Ringers

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

Movies discussed on this episode: COLD HELL (2017), EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS (2002), MIMIC (1997), INTRUDER (1989).

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Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask – Revisiting a Classic Book and Television Special [Viewer Beware] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by nearly the entire Dead Ringers crew — Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, Thomas Foster, and Philip Yount — to discuss their favorite horror movies of 2021.

Editor's Note: As mentioned in years past, this particular method of end of year discussion is 100% inspired by and attributed to the video game website, Giant Bomb.

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Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell — as well as special guest Daniel Wheatfall — to discuss Gregory Jacobs' WIND CHILL (2007) and Josh Ruben's SCARE ME (2020). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before getting stranded in the snow and forced to contend with the charged tension among their band of traveling podcasters.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: SCREAM 2 (1997), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), I SEE YOU (2019), GREMLINS (1984), KRAMPUS (2015), SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 2 (1987), SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 3 (1989), CANDYMAN (2021), MIDNIGHT MASS (2021) (**Spoilers from minutes 38-41**), SILENT NIGHT (2021), BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974), BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006), BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019), NEW YORK NINJA (2021), PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND (2021).

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3-2-1 Dad (podcast)

'The Witches' Put an Academy Award Winning Actress Up Against the Dark Arts [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Hammer Pub Episode 40 - Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (Scream Addicts) (podcast)

Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss Gore Verbinski's THE RING (2002) and David Prior's THE EMPTY MAN (2020). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before investigating a series of strange deaths and becoming the unwitting tools of evil forces.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (2001), KILL LIST (2011), RINGU (1998), TITANE (2021), ANTLERS (2021), LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (2021), THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021), BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019), PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND (2021), SESSION 9 (2001).

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The MORTAL KOMBAT Essential Kinematic Kurriculum (Dead Ringers)

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell, Ben McBride, and Philip Yount to discuss George A. Romero's MONKEY SHINES (1988) and Leigh Whannell's UPGRADE (2018). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases — including a lengthy review of David Gordon Green's HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021) (Spoilers from 22:00 – 44:00) — before undergoing experimental treatments to extend their consciousnesses with disastrous results.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: THE SEVENTH CURSE (1986), NIGHT OF THE CREEPS (1986), LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (2021), V/H/S/94 (2021), THE CAR (1977), ANTLERS (2021), PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: NEXT OF KIN (2021), THE RANGER (2018), HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021), TROLL (1986), FADE TO BLACK (1980), THE DARK AND THE WICKED (2020), THE VIGIL (2021), CLASS OF 1999 (1992), CENSOR (2021), THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920), MAD LOVE (1935), WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WILL SCARE YOU (2020), FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 (1988), ALONE IN THE DARK (1982), THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021), MONSTRUM (2018), THE LEGEND OF THE 7 GOLDEN VAMPIRES (1974), CHUCKY (2021).

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Class of 88: MONKEY SHINES: The Strange Case of Two Jekylls and a Killer Monkey by Nolan McBride (Daily Dead)

Hammer Pub Episode 39 - Gettin' Hammered with Hammer: Brides of Dracula (Scream Addicts) (podcast)

Why 'Monster House' is One of the Most Perfect Movies You Can Watch on Halloween by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Out of Order and Out of Time: How the 'Halloween' Franchise Was My Guide to Horror Movie Obsession by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'The Brides of Dracula' is a True Masterwork of the Macabre [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'The Witches' Put an Academy Award Winning Actress Up Against the Dark Arts [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Nolan is joined by Philip Yount, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Lamberto Bava's DEMONS (1985) and Mark Herrier's POPCORN (1991). The crew catch up on spooky season discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before attending an all-night movie marathon where the horrors onscreen begin to unfold in their theater.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: HELLBENDER (2022), BONES (2001), NOMADS (1985), DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981), THE GATE II: TRESPASSERS (1990), BAD DREAMS (1988), THE BABYSITTER: KILLER QUEEN (2020), KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988), DOLLS (1987), DUDE BRO PARTY MASSACRE III (2015), MALIGNANT (2021), V/H/S/94 (2021), OVER THE GARDEN WALL (2014), HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021), SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (2021), THE MANOR (2021), LANDLOCKED (2021), THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021), IN THE EARTH (2021), ALONE (2020), VERSUS (2000), THE SEVENTH CURSE (1986).

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Nightstream 2021 Review: LANDLOCKED is a Minimalist, Haunting Look at Memory by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Season 8 : Bonus Episode-New Releases & Late Returns (featuring Shawn Robare) (VH US) (podcast)

On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, and Paul Farrell to discuss their love for the CHILD'S PLAY franchise and the enduring legacy of its foul-mouthed killer doll.

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'X The Unknown' Was One of Hammer's More Interesting Tales of Disquieting Science [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Hammer Pub Episode 37 - Dracula A.D. 1972 (Hammer Pub) (podcast)

Nightstream 2021: COSMIC DAWN is a Fascinating Search for Truth by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Nightstream 2021: TO THE MOON is a Character-Driven Pressure Cooker by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: SHE WILL is a Hauntingly Witchy Tale of Feminine Power by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Nolan is joined by Kat McBride, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Adam MacDonald's PYEWACKET (2017) and Paco Plaza's VERONICA (2017). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before impulsively invoking forces beyond the boundaries of the natural world and suffering the consequences of their adolescent indiscretions.

Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: MALIGNANT (2021), MIDNIGHT MASS (2021), NIGHTBOOKS (2021), THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021), HALLOWEEN (2018), CANDYMAN (2021), THE DIVINE FURY (2019), AMERICAN HORROR STORY: RED TIDE (2021), EVIL (2019), BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR (2021).

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Episode 87. Mother Monster: Pyewacket (2017) and Hereditary (2018) (Faculty Of Horror) (podcast)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: HOMEBOUND is an Interesting Exploration of Familial Dynamics and Dread by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: GLASSHOUSE is a Moving and Dreamy Dystopian Story by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: THE EXECUTION is a Brutal Hunt for an Elusive Killer by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: DEAD & BEAUTIFUL is a Refreshing Take on Vampires by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: THE FOUND FOOTAGE PHENOMENON is a Fascinating Look at the Subgenre's History and Impact by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: ALONE WITH YOU is a Creepy Tale of Memory and Dread by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Philip Yount — as well as special guest Trevor Henderson — to discuss Herk Harvey's CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) and Willard Huyck & Gloria Katz's MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973). The crew catch up on new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before being chased around an eerie, seaside town by a pack of ghouls.

Other movies/TV shows/video games discussed on this episode: PUMPKINHEAD (1988), EVIL DEAD TRAP (1988), SATAN'S SERVANT (2021), 13 GHOSTS (1960), ALONE (2020), UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: DAY OF RECKONING (2012), THE LAST MATINEE (2020), EXISTENZ (1999), BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR (2021), CANDYMAN (2021), ALIENS: FIRETEAM ELITE (2021).

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Trevor Henderson Illustration (Portfolio)

Knight Philtorias (Twitch)

A Hypnotic Horror: How the Original 'Candyman' Led Me Down the Path of Horror Movie Obsession by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

'X The Unknown' Was One of Hammer's More Interesting Tales of Disquieting Science [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

Hammer Pub Episode 33 - Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (podcast)

Hammer Pub Episode 34 - Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (podcast)

Hammer Pub Episode 35 - Twins of Evil (podcast)

On this Off-Topic episode, Emily von Seele is joined by the filmmaking family behind Hellbender — Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams — to talk about the unexpected inspirations for their new film, making movies on the road during a pandemic, and the unique challenges and rewards of acting opposite your real-life family.

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

[Fantasia Fest 2021] HELLBENDER Review: A Witchy Study of Feminine Power and the Nature of Self by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

[Fantasia 2019] THE DEEPER YOU DIG Review: A Lonely Journey into the Depths of Grief and Guilt by Emily von Seele (Dead Ringers)

Fantastic Fest 2019 – Interview with THE DEEPER YOU DIG Co-Director/Co-Writer/Co-Star Toby Poser (iTunes) (podcast)