Grave Discussions

No, we’re not talking about Elvis, or even Ash Williams. Barnabas and Samael return to instead discuss the influence, legacy, and future of prolific horror storyteller Stephen King and the on-screen adaptations inspired by his work. There’s also a spooky new found-footage contestant on the Chopping Block.

Sometimes, dead is better ... following the announcement of the beginning of principal photography for 2019's remake of Pet Sematary, Barnabas and Samael take a retrospective look at the original film from 1989 and what makes it so beloved.

Hereditary is the talk of the underworld. The hotly-anticipated psychological horror film has taken hold of audiences and won't let go, but what do Barnabas and Samael have to say about it? The answer may shock you... Please note: the full review of Hereditary does contain spoilers!

The 80s: a true golden age for horror. So what happened? Barnabas and Samael talk the last great "golden age" and hypothesize when the next great era of horror will be, and why. Is that time now? Also, the gruesome twosome discuss "Angel Heart" in this weeks Cult Corner!

Urban legends are a thing of the past... literally! In this episode, Barnabas and Samael return to cover one of the most harrowing and infamous of them all: Candyman. They also axe a segment for good and realize an important lesson... don't go into unexplored caves!

What happens when you get three people who all believe that they're monsters under one roof, and film it? "The Monster Project!" Barnabas and Samael tackle the indie found footage film and how it may or may not have helped keep the the subgenre relevant. They also explore independent smash hit "It Follows" on the Chopping Block.

A black-gloved killer ... a sharp object ... nubile teenage girls ... a dramatic 70's score. These are some of the defining features of the Italian giallo film, a horror subgenre unknown to much of the English-speaking movie audience. Barnabas and Samael navigate the murder and intrigue from beyond the grave to educate you on it! They also revisit 1981 slasher Final Exam in this week's Chopping Block.

Last time on Grave Discussions ... Next on Grave Discussions ... Barnabas and Samael are back! And again ... and again, in space! Or in 'da hood!' They can't make up their minds, just like many horror movie sequels. Your fiendish hosts explore the realm of sequels in this episode and highlight some good ones, and some that never should have been made in the first (or second?) place!

Independent horror cinema has been becoming relevant again, and who better to discuss the intricacies of this massive market of a film than Barnabas and Samael? The fright-marish friends join forces once again to talk "indie" horror and cover a hidden 80s gem. Also, listeners beware ... the 'Chopping Block' returns!

In a special episode featuring the first very guest "ghost", Sports Radio Detroit's very own Roger Castillo, the pernicious podcasting duo of Barnabas and Samael return to discuss Scream, a horror franchise that strips the genre down to it's bare "bones!" Hear what they have to say about its influence on horror and its future!