Dread Media

Desmond made a bit of a mistake during Dread Media 92, and he wanted to correct it before the next episode.

In this week's horror-comedy episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick sits down with Darryll to check out one of the funniest films of all time: Young Frankenstein. Then Desmond goes solo on two zom-coms, Tokyo Zombie and RetarDEAD, before checking out a couple of comics: Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead #3 and Poe #1. The following songs will be heard before you see them coming: "He's Loose" from the original cast recording of Young Frankenstein: The Musical, "Puttin' On the Ritz" by Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle, "I Walked with a Zombie" by Roky Erickson & The Aliens, "RetarDEAD" by Lisa Rein and Kurt Kendall, "Supernaturally" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and "Horror Films" by Bill Hicks. Enjoy this Abby Normal episode of Dread Media! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this comedy-horror themed episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews the comedy-horror author Jeff Strand, and then goes on to review his comedy-horror novel Benjamin's Parasite. Then, Darryll and Des sit down to review the romantic comedy-horror film Shaun of the Dead before checking out some feedback on listeners' favorite comedy-horrors. Plus, listen to these comedy-horror tracks: "Funny" by Scars on Broadway, "Parasite" by KISS, "Mister Mental" by Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, "White Lines (Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster Flash, and "Death Bed" by Patton Oswalt. Comedy-horror. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this slashertastic episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick sits down with Darryll to review the downbeat and dark Dead Man's Shoes before going solo on three more slasher films: Laid to Rest, Spiker and Secrets of the Clown. Then he reviews the long-awaited graphic novel adaptation of Clive Barker's short story Age of Desire from Desperado Publishing. There's feedback and more as we start the countdown to episode 100! Tunes included: "Afterlight" by Clayhill, "Dead Man" by M. Ward, "We Call This Mutha Revenge" by Suicidal Tendencies, "The Spike" by Moistboyz, "Clown" by Korn, "Desire" by Life of Agony, and "How Will I Laugh Tomorrow?" by Suicidal Tendencies. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In an episode of Dread Media that is as confused about itself as the films it covers, Desmond Reddick praises his new favorite film JCVD before sitting down with Darryll to analyze David Fincher's Zodiac. Then he champions the independent supernatural Native American thriller Imprint. Check out these three reviews and listen to the following tunes: "I'm Gonna Kick Your Ass" by The Moistboyz, "Zodiac Lung" by Monster Magnet, "Zodiac" by The Melvins, "Ghost Dance" by Tomahawk and "Kickin'" by Mike Patton. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this huge episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take a look at the recent Blu-ray release of Hellraiser as part of the Anchor Bay Lament Configuration Box Set before Desmond does a track-by-track review of the new album by Heaven and Hell, The Devil You Know. Desmond comes back to talk about a bunch of comics including Simon Dark, Captain Britain and MI-13, Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum and a bunch of spoils from Free Comic Book Day. Tunes included: "Hellraiser" by Christopher Young, "I Don't Mind the Pain" by Danzig, "Eating the Cannibals" by Heaven and Hell, "Sanity" by Bad Religion and "Oblivion" by Mastodon. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this "green" episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick celebrates Earth Day by interviewing eco-horror author of Meat and Garbage Man, Joseph D'Lacey. He then reviews the sleazy dwarfsploitation flick, The Sinful Dwarf and the unfortunate Murder is Like Sex. What do these films have to do with Earth Day, you ask? I got nothin'. Listen to the following terror tunes: "This Island Earth" by The Misfits, "Welcome to the Garbage Dump" by Turbonegro, "Black Dwarf" by Candlemass, "Murder in High Heels" by KISS, and "Earth Died Screaming" by Tom Waits. Check out Joseph at the following sites: josephdlacey.com, bloodybooks.com and horrorreanimated.com. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick fights off another cold while interviewing author Michael McBride, reviewing his novel Bloodletting, and the film Crowley. Tunes include: "Animal" by Mindless Self Indulgence, "Bloodletting" by The Haunted, "The Evil That Men Do" by Iron Maiden, "Love Under Will" by New Math, and "Revelations" by Iron Maiden. Visit Michael at www.michaelmcbride.net, and buy his books at www.horror-mall.com. Pardon the sniffles and enjoy the NeoCitran-laced rambling. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this massive episode, Desmond Reddick finds out for sure who in this world is actually busier than him when friend of the show Greg Lamberson drops by to talk novels, movies, DVD releases and prestigious awards... all of which involving him! Then, as promised, Darryll and Desmond go in-depth on the French shocker Martyrs before talking shop on the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake. There's feedback and birthday boozing galore as well as the following tunes: "Can I Borrow Some Ambition" by Guttermouth, "Slime City Massacre (Demo)" by Mars, "Heroes and Martyrs" by Bad Religion, "In Nightmares" by Zombeast and "Birthday Dethday" by Dethklok. Check out Greg's work at www.slimeguy.com and www.fearzone.com. Pick up Keith Latch's "Bestseller" at www.keithlatch.com, and grab David Agranoff's "Screams from a Dying World" at www.horror-mall.com. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews the legendary horror comic book artist Gene Colan. They talk about movies, comic book history and his illustrious career. He then goes on to suggest five Gene Colan products for you to check out. Then, furthering the occasion, Darryll and Desmond go on to review a film very important to Mr. Colan, 1931's classic Frankenstein. Topping it all off, reanimated tunes aplenty: "Monster Entrance" from Bride of Frankenstein by Franz Waxman, "Main Theme" from Frankenstein by Bernard Kaun, "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group and "Frankenstein" by Iced Earth. Go and check out some of the greatest horror comics art around: www.genecolan.com. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.