Dread Media

In this episode, Desmond and Darryll tackle the much-anticipated Ti West film The Innkeepers. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's second novel in the Frenzy Cycle: The Frenzy War. And in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's illustrated novel Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire. Songs included: "Horror Hotel" by The Undead, "Ghost Story" by Monster Magnet, "Blood of a Young Wolf" by Buck 65, "One Tin Soldier" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and "Think About an End" by Anthrax. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

This weekend Desmond attended Vancouver's first major comic convention: the Vancouver Fan Expo! Bright eyed and bushy-tailed this morning, he provides you with audio from three interviews. First up, he talks to comics legend Len Wein about his astounding career, stand-up comedy, and his upcoming series Before Watchmen: Ozymandias. Then, comic artist and filmmaker Kaare Andrews talks about graphic design, tight shooting locations, and The ABCs of Death. Finally, Jim and Kyle from nerd rock band Kirby Krackle talk about their songwriting process, gender-bending cosplay, and wrestling in mud and jello. The convention playlist is as follows: "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance, "Waydown" by Catherine Wheel, "Up, Up, Down, Down" and "Hunt 'Em All Down" by Kirby Krackle. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @LenWein, @kaareandrews, and @kirbykrackle on Twitter!

Not only was your host unfazed by electricity's attempt to kill him and stop the show, the show happens to be a first! The whole episode is dedicated to one interview. Desmond was so fascinated by Dathan Auerbach's Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming novel Penpal, the two talked for an hour! The true social media story behind the novel is sure to be insightful for those interested in the future of publishing. Then, at the very end of the show, Tom Deja emerges with another first: a Macabre Musical Theatre / review based on the brand new film Cabin in the Woods. All this and tunes to boot! "Kickstart my Heart" by Between the Buried and Me, "Childhood's End" by Iron Maiden, and "Stalker Song" by Danzig. Check out Dathan's Kickstarter page here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1153987072/penpal. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter!

Let's get ready to PODDDDDDDDCAAAAAASSSSST! In this fight night edition of Dread Media, the fight card breaks down as follows: pay attention and place your bets! Round One: Your host knows that he can't beat author Dana Fredsti in a fight because she is a sword-fighter who hangs around with tigers. So instead he interviews her about her zombie-fighting novel Plague Town. Round Two: Desmond goes toe-to-toe with the Timur Bekmambetov-produced The Darkest Hour. Round Three: It's Battle Royale versus Battle Royale 2: Requiem with guest referees Damien Wilkens and Desmond Reddick! Round Four: It's a face-ripping good time as Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes on the Wrestlemaniac in a new Stay Scary. And your main event, Round Five: a Triple Threat Match as Desmond takes on Darryll and Monster Brawl. It's sure to be a slobber-knocker! This week's fight songs are: "Fight 'Em Til You Can't" by Anthrax, "My Plague" by Slipknot, "In My Darkest Hour" by Megadeth, "Everyone I Went to High School With Is Dead" by Mr. Bungle, "Bodies" by Drowning Pool, "Backyard Brawl" by Alice Cooper, and "Fight Till You Die" by Pennywise. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @ExtraLivesShow, and DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter! Or hold up a sign in the crowd.

This week, as they review the sleazy giallo film Strip Nude for Your Killer, Desmond and Darryll talk about whiskey and black leather. Nothing new there. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at George Romero Presents: Deadtime Stories, Volume 1 in a new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to review season two of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, and goes through some feedback before calling it a show! Tunes are included, as always: "Take it Like a Woman" by Alice Cooper, "Black Leather" by Guns N' Roses, "George Romero" by The Sprites, "Wolf Rape" by Chris Leavins and Shawn Pierce (from Todd and the Book of Pure Evil), and "Art of Denial" by Madlove. Get in touch with us if you're going to the Fan Expo in Vancouver for a meet-up! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In this episode of Dread Media, Damien joins Desmond once again to dig through the muck that is Human Centipede 2. There are spoilers, you have been warned. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Lesbian Vampire Killers in a brand new Stay Scary. Great feedback and music abounds! "Outlaw Shit" by Struggle feat. Yelawolf, "Don't Shit Where You Eat" by Ween, "Woman" by Wolfmother, and "Jumping the Sharks" by Carter Falco. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @DevilDinosaurJr, and @ExtraLivesShow on Twitter.

Desmond is off to Las Vegas, but there's still a huge show for you to enjoy. First off, he and Darryll pay tribute to the deceased legend Moebius with a lengthy review of Heavy Metal. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a double feature of Stay Scary with reviews of the Korean Death Bell and the Thai Art of the Devil III. Desmond returns to go solo on the naked-vampire epic Lips of Blood! Plus, your emails! Exclamation points! Songs included: "The Mob Rules" by Black Sabbath, "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar, "Baddest of the Bad" by The Reverend Horton Heat, "Mutilated Lips" by Ween, and "Viva Las Vegas" by Dead Kennedys. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

A science fiction meditation of depression, a sincere bikers versus zombies novella, a look at a franchise of Thai supernatural gore films, a Bruce Springsteen parody song, and a sober tribute to a legendary French artist. This week's Dread Media is as diverse as ever. First, Desmond and Darryll review Lars von Trier's intense Melancholia. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's new novella from Creeping Hemlock Press: Carnage Road. Continuing his tour of southeast Asia, Devil Dinosaur Jr. talks about the first two films in the Art of the Devil series in the latest Stay Scary. Then, finally, Desmond accompanies Tom Deja in this week's Macabre Musical Theatre in their rendition of "Universal City." We're sorry. Other songs of note: "And Sadness Will Sear" by Trivium, "Depression" by Black Flag, "The Long Road" by Tiger Army, "Black Magic" by Slayer, and "Temple of Your Dreams" by Monster Magnet. RIP Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they're trying to come to terms with the aggressively mediocre AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Help us. Please. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take a close look at the adaptation of erotic comic artist Guido Crepax's Valentina: Baba Yaga on Blu-ray. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on the Indonesian film Macabre. Desmond returns for a solo review of Todd Grimson's vampire novel Stainless. In a new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja takes aim at the Russians for their vodka-influenced folklore. Take Tom and Derrick up on their Better in the Dark DePalma Challenge by donating at least $10 to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.com. Songs included: "Forsaken Fashion Dolls" by Lordi, "You Must Be a Witch" by Stiv Bators, "Dead Babies" by Alice Cooper, "Los Angeles" by The 69 Eyes, and "Supporting Caste" by Propagandhi. Solidarity! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.