Jeff and Mike H talk about killer chimps, movies with excessive runtimes and aliens.  This week, Jordan Peele’s latest film NOPE.  Some place Jordan Peele in the higher echelon of horror directors such as John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper. Hyperbolic? Listen and find out what the Necromaniacs think.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Living on the Edge” – Lebanon Hanover

Another Shudder Exclusive this week! Jeff and Mike H give their thoughts on GLORIOUS the latest by Rebekah McKendry (All the Colors of the Dark, Shockwaves).  It’s a bit cosmic horror, a bit emotional drama with a dash of dark humor.

Intro:   “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Heart & Feather” – Twin Tribes

Shudder has been quite diligent with their recent onslaught of exclusives.  We covered What Josiah Saw a few weeks ago and gave it an excellent review.  We’re back this week with another Shudder Exclusive, WHO INVITED THEM? Written and directed by Duncan Birmingham, a relatively new voice in the horror genre.

 

Intro:               “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:             “What About Us” – Handsome Furs

Do we really need another entry into the Predator universe? Let’s see what Jeff and Mike H. have to say about this.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Enter the Dark Side” - Bodycount

This week, Mike H and Mike S team up to discuss WHAT JOSIAH SAW. Executive Producer and Quality Control Manager Rennie Resmini suggested this one, which is currently streaming exclusively on Shudder. 

 

Intro:            “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:           “Wanted Man” – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Mike and Mike give their thoughts on MEN, the new “folk horror” directed by Alex Garland.  Much has been said about this movie; is it a scathing indictment of toxic masculinity, is it just another “elevated horror film” or something in between.

 

Into:      “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Some Boys” - Nightstick

Jeff and Mike deep into one of the most talked-about films of the past few months.  Of course we’re talking about Dashcam, the found-footage horror featuring controversial rapper / musician and provocateur Annie Hardy.  Listen to our fearless cohosts break it down.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro”  “Chase the Dragon” – Beasts of Bourbon

Mike and Mike go back to gritty 1970’s New York City this week.  Who is a better tour guide than the legendary Larry Cohen, relentless independent filmmaker and hardcore New Yorker.  God Told Me To is an interesting film, somewhat obscure but definitely worth a closer look.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “I’m Eighteen” – Alice Cooper

Jeff and Mike talk about the brand new Blumhouse film Black Phone.  Based on the Joe Hill short story and set in the 1980’s, will this be a fright-filled extravaganza, just another nostalgia-centric cash-in or something in-between?  Tune in and find out!

 

Intro:   “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Tombs for Two” – Lebanon Hanover

Mike and Mike time travel back to the mid-70’s for SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A MINOR, the final Giallo that Sergio Martino would make. 

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Girl” - Suicide