Donna Tha Dead Podcast

On this episode, since the writers and now actors strike is ongoing, I wanted to make a short list of the writers in horror films that I love. Whether in captivity, dealing with ghosts, doing some murder mystery sleuthing, dodging a serial killer or possibly bringing on the end of the world, their words have power! Also I give a little love to some real life writers I've had the pleasure of interacting with on social media. Go check out the works of these amazing real life authors, Judith Sonnet @fulltimehorrorjunkie , Ryan W. Kinney @brotherghoulish , A. W. Mason @a.w.mason.author , Natalie Hannah @natalie.horror , Nadine Stewart @nadine.stewart.author , Don Roff @donroff For this episode, Read it in Books, the artist is Echo and the Bunnymen.

On this episode, I'm talking about some of my favorite horror phone calls. Be it a slasher, vengeful ghost or a haunted place, these phone calls are to die for, pun intended. Personally, I'm a texter not a talker and these calls in horror are a big reason why I don't like to pick up the phone. Plus you get to hear a tale of my own real life scary phone call and I also have a few honorable mentions in my phone contacts as well. On this episode, the song is Ring, Ring, Ring (Ha Ha Hey) by De La Soul. RIP Trugoy the Dove. Game Over Man! Game Over! tee in profile pic by DethInk Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

On this episode, I'm giving a spoiler filled review/rundown of The Return of the Living Dead (1985). This is one of the funniest horror comedies and one that gave me such a fright when seeing brain eating zombies, especially the gooey Tarman. Trioxin toxin, a group of punk rock friends in a cemetery, a nude Linnea Quigley dance, lots of spicy brain action and a punk rock soundtrack. Do you wanna party, then come give a listen. For this episode, the song is Tonight (We'll Make Love Until We Die), the artist is SSQ. A little trivia for you, the lead singer in SSQ is Stacey Swain, also known as Stacey Q who had the 80's hit song "Two of Hearts."

On this episode, I'm throwing out some summer horror movie titles for you to check out. Just a list of slashers, cannibalistic families, flesh eating viruses, adult movie makers, lots of traveling twenty somethings, family road trips, kids in peril and some water phobias. You know, hot fun in the summertime, horror style. Spoilerish free and under thirty minutes. For this episode, the song Suddenly Last Summer artist is The Motels. Game Over Man! Game Over! tee in profile pic by DethInk Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

On this episode, I'm discussing some new horror content dropping in June on the big and small screen. From a boogeyman in the closet to a new mother's fears. A seance with a few friends, a teen mad scientist and a group of melanated friends trying to dodge a killer. Come give it a listen and I promise to hold your hand in the dark if you get scared. For this episode, the song is Junebug by the B-52's.

On this episode, I'm wrapping up my Miike May by talking about some of the items that are in smaller doses but had a huge impact. The controversial Masters of Horror episode, Imprint (2006). The segment Box in the film Three Extremes (2000), both of his television series, MPD Psycho (2000) and Connect (2022). Some of these are definitely not for the faint of heart and can be triggering. Even though they are not full length films these are some extraordinary additions to the lengthy list of his works. For this episode, the song is Imprint (Dedicated to Takashi Miike) by Buckethead.

On this episode, I'm discussing Yakuza Apocalypse. A martial arts, horror, comedy, fantasy extravaganza film that only Takashi Miike could make. So many things in this film from Yakuza vampires, people with melting brains and a pretty bad ass costumed frog with some Bruce Lee vibes. It's wild, wacky and hilariously fun. It's a short and spoiler free episode I think you'll enjoy. Also I forgot to mention you can view this one on Tubi and Pluto TV if you are intrigued and interested in checking it out. For this episode, the song is Yakuza by A Samurai in Tokyo.

On this episode, the next Takashi Miike film I'm discussing is the horror, comedy, musical, The Happiness of the Katakuris. A down on their luck family decides to open a bed and breakfast on a mountainside. Guests that arrive somehow end up dying in mysterious ways but the family stays hopeful throughout all of the events and even have musical numbers to make you laugh along the way. Come check into the White Lover's Inn but fair warning, you might not check out. For this episode, the song is the Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi (featuring MGMT).

On this episode, I'm continuing with week two of my Miike May love fest. One Missed Call (2003) is a J-Horror film from the early 2000s and let me tell you, I was so afraid of weird voicemail messages after watching this one. Lots of ghosts, freaky deaths, a bit of a mystery and some red gumball candy that gave me the creeps even though it looked delicious. Come and listen to my short and spoiler free horror TED talk about one of my favorite Takashi Miike horror classics even though the ringtone still has me fearful of vengeful spirits to this day. For this episode, the song is Call Me by Kali Uchis. Game Over Man! Game Over! tee in profile pic by DethInk Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

On this episode, since May is my birthday month I'll be having a month long Takashi Miike May lovefest. Each week I'll cover a Miike horror film that needs a little more love in my humble horror nerd opinion and he's made some bangers, let me tell ya. As the Gods Will is a fantastically fun romp into deadly children's game spun on their head by some supernatural gods and I for one enjoyed the hell out of it. Come listen and maybe we can play a game or two. For this episode, the song is Games Without Frontiers, the artist is Peter Gabriel. Game Over Man! Game Over! tee in profile pic by DethInk Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over