In The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), the final battle for Middle-earth reaches its epic conclusion. As Frodo and Sam struggle toward Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, Aragorn must embrace his destiny and unite the forces of men against Sauron’s army. With loyalty tested and courage pushed to its limits, the fate of all rests on the smallest of heroes and the power of friendship.

This time, Johnny Has the Keys journeys to Middle-earth for the grand finale of Peter Jackson’s legendary trilogy—The Return of the King. Join us as we explore the film’s sweeping scale, emotional resonance, and groundbreaking visual effects that redefined epic fantasy for a new era. Listen, as we march beside kings and hobbits alike, where hope flickers like a torch against the encroaching darkness—and victory demands everything.

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THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979)—Newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move into their dream home in Amityville, New York, only to discover it hides a horrifying past—one marked by a brutal family murder. As strange occurrences grow increasingly violent, George’s behavior begins to unravel under the house’s sinister influence. Based on alleged true events, The Amityville Horror (1979) fuses domestic drama and supernatural terror with mixed results.

This week, we move into one of horror’s most infamous addresses—The Amityville Horror. Join us as we examine the film’s eerie atmosphere, its claim to “true story” notoriety, and the performances that helped define a generation of haunted house tales. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys explores creaking staircases, spectral voices, and the unshakable dread of realizing your home may have plans of its own.

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THE CHANGELING (1980)—After losing his wife and daughter in a tragic accident, composer John Russell (George C. Scott) retreats to a historic Seattle mansion to rebuild his life. But the house harbors a dark secret—an unseen presence that communicates through mysterious sounds and violent manifestations. As John investigates, he uncovers a decades-old mystery of greed, murder, and injustice. 

Join us as we step into the shadowy halls of The Changeling—a masterclass in mood, mystery, and melancholy. We’ll discuss the film’s elegant direction, chilling sound design, and George C. Scott’s commanding performance that anchors the terror in raw grief. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys follows ghostly knocks through dark corridors and confronts the lingering question—what happens when the past refuses to rest?

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DON’T LOOK NOW (1973)—After the tragic death of their young daughter, a grieving couple retreats to Venice to heal. But as mysterious events unfold, they become entangled in a chilling mystery involving psychic visions and a dark secret lurking beneath the city’s canals. 

Come and wander the labyrinthine canals of Venice with a film that blends mystery, horror, and emotional depth. Join us as we explore the screenplay’s intricate layers, the evocative locations, and the haunting performances that bring this story to life. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys confronts grief and the supernatural… in a setting where nothing is quite what it seems, and the past refuses to stay buried.

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ARMAGEDDON (1998)—When a massive asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA recruits a team of deep-core drillers led by Harry Stamper to plant a nuclear bomb and save humanity. As the clock ticks down, the crew faces perilous space conditions, personal sacrifices, and a race against time.

Let’s blast off into the world of high-stakes space disaster movies. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of this film, including the screenplay, the thrilling action set pieces, and the cast that brings heart to the chaos. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys takes on the ultimate countdown, joining the crew of a fearless leader… a rough-around-the-edges hero who proves the true meaning of sacrifice.

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SNOWPIERCER (2013)—In a post-apocalyptic ice age, the last survivors of humanity live aboard a massive, perpetually moving train circling the globe. Social inequality sparks a violent revolt from the oppressed tail section toward the front. As the passengers fight for control, dark secrets about the train’s existence and its enigmatic creator emerge, challenging notions of survival, morality, and revolution.

All aboard this harrowing ride through a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, pitting class warfare against human survival. Join us as we unpack the film’s gritty screenplay, the claustrophobic yet expansive train setting, and a powerhouse cast led by Chris Evans. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys rides the rails between the oppressed and the elite, revealing a brutal social order—and the shocking truths lurking beneath.

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THE SHINING (1980)—Jack Torrance takes a job as winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, hoping to repair his fractured family and reignite his writing career. But the hotel’s malevolent supernatural forces prey on Jack’s unraveling mind, turning his descent into madness into a terrifying nightmare. 

Step inside the eerie halls of the Overlook as we dissect this landmark of horror cinema, from its iconic performances to Kubrick’s unsettling direction. We explore how isolation and supernatural dread intertwine, drawing us deeper into madness. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys steps into the haunted halls of the Overlook Hotel… where isolation, madness, and supernatural forces intertwine, leaving us questioning what’s real and what lurks in the shadows of the mind.

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POSSUM (2018)—A disgraced puppeteer returns to his childhood home carrying a sinister puppet named Possum. Haunted by a traumatic past and the darkness within, he confronts his demons while grappling with isolation and guilt. 

This time, we descend into the dark recesses of the human mind with Possum, a haunting and deeply unsettling portrait of trauma and repression. Join us as we explore the film’s bleak atmosphere, minimalist storytelling, and the eerie power of visual metaphor. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys finds a broken man shadowed by a grotesque puppet and memories that refuse to stay buried—raising the question: can you ever truly escape the monsters within?

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PROMETHEUS (2012)—A team of explorers follows ancient star maps to a distant moon, hoping to discover humanity’s creators. What begins as a quest for answers quickly turns into a nightmare as they uncover horrifying alien secrets that threaten their survival and the fate of mankind. 

This cosmic journey takes us deep into the origins of humanity and the terrifying unknown lurking in the vastness of space. Join us as we dissect the film’s ambitious screenplay, stunning visuals, and the talented cast’s compelling performances. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys crosses paths with a mysterious traveler on the edge of discovery—one whose secrets may unlock the mysteries of life itself, or unleash horrors beyond imagination.

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MAY (2002)—Haunted by loneliness and childhood trauma, socially awkward May struggles to connect with others. Her desire for friendship and love spirals into obsession, leading her to craft a disturbing solution to fill the void in her life. 

Weave your way into the unique horror that is May. Join us as we explore the film’s unsettling screenplay, intimate settings, and the hauntingly nuanced performance that blurs the line between empathy and terror. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys meets a mysterious stranger whose story twists like a fragile porcelain doll—delicately beautiful yet ready to shatter at any moment.

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