Jeff and Mike turn their sights on Older Gods, the debut film by David A. Roberts.  Primordial fear, Lovecraftian madness and stark atmosphere typify this intimate film that follows two friends and an apocalyptic, chaos cult.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Cult of Starry Wisdom” – Sulphur Aeon

Mike and Mike use the Way Back Machine to time travel back to 1974 for the seminal “weird tale” known as Messiah of Evil, directed by Willard Huyck.

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Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “6116” - Leviathan

This episode is straight from the Necro Phone voicemails and recommended by the listeners.  Jeff and Mike H discuss the Korean horror epic THE WAILING directed by Na Hong-jin. We also disparage the AMC Theater experience at our local spots.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “In Essence” – KA$TRO

Jeff and Mike H submerge themselves in the fishy world of Dagon, directed by the late Stuart Gordon and written by Dennis Paoli. Gordon was known for his interpretations of Lovecraft’s source material.  Dagon is loosely based on the novella, The Shadow over Innsmouth, one of HPL’s most well-known pieces.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Alarma” - Breach

This week we turn to one of our Necrophone recommendations.  Mike H and Mike S go dig into 1981’s Ghost Story, a classic featuring and all star cast based on the eponymous novel by Peter Straub.

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Fall from Grace” – Morbid Angel

Jeff and Mike H discuss Sinister from 2012.  The creative team of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargil brought us The Black Phone last year and this is one of their earlier works as well as the beginning of their relationship with veteran actor Ethan Hawke.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Wasting” – The Soft Moon

Our Quality Control Manager Rennie brought this one to our attention a few weeks ago on the Nightlands Field Observation Report Episode.  Jeff and Mike give our two cents on this offbeat entry into the Mimic series with 2003’s Mimic 3: Sentinel written and directed by JT Petty

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “INRI” - Brainbombs

This week, the new 2023 Shudder Exclusive BROOKLYN 45 is on the chopping block.  Mike and Mike drop some knowledge on this post-World War II period piece set in Brooklyn.  The Necro-favorite Larry Fessenden is featured but is his involvement enough? Find out what we have to say!

 

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Pet Sematary" - Ramones

Mike and Mike go back to the glorious 70’s for Burnt Offerings.  Maybe a bit overlooked, Burnt Offerings boasts a stellar cast featuring Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Bette Davis and Burgess Meredith. Additionally, this was directed and co-written by dan Curtis of Dark Shadows fame.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Room 429” – Cop Shoot Cop

This week, Mike and Mike go back to the 80’s for Body Double. Brian DePalma is back with another American Giallo set in the seedy Hollywood Hills.

Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Relax” – Frankie Goes to Hollywood.