Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast)

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What's Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast) about?

Neon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.

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Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast) episodes:

05.22.2024
350 - Terror Eyes (1989)
Keep your eyes peeled, maniacs! Anthology Month continues with the 1989 deep cut Terror Eyes. What a way to celebrate 350 episodes! Tune in as we break down the movie and other topics such as our snack selections at the...
05.15.2024
349 - Tales From The Quadead Zone (1987)
Time for a story, maniacs! We're in the midst of Anthology Month and this week finds us recording live at the Riverside Drive-In during their April Ghouls Monster-Rama, where we discuss the highly expensive 1987 shot-on-video anthology Tales From The...
05.08.2024
348 - Night Train To Terror (1985)
Dance with us, maniacs! We continue Anthology Month with the scraps that make up 1985's Night Train To Terror. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the multiple cameos by Bull from Night Court, Gerard...
05.01.2024
347 - The Monster Club (1981)
Monsters rule, okay!? We're kicking off Anthology Month by checking in with some vintage horror heavy hitters in 1981's The Monster Club. We talk all things Vincent Price, John Carradine, and Donald Pleasence as well as other topics such as...
04.24.2024
346 - The Exorcist III (1990)
It's a wonderfull life, maniacs! We end 90s Month with 1990 cult sequel The Exorcist III. Tune in as we discuss all things Gemini Killer and other topics such as rejected title The Devil's Papers, the random outbursts of George...
04.17.2024
345 - Bad Moon (1996)
We're riding the silver bullet through the 90s, maniacs! 90s Month continues with the 1996 werewolf flick Bad moon. Tune in as we break this movie down and discuss other topics such as the job of third shift tree-looker, the...
04.10.2024
344 - Night Of The Living Dead (1990)
They're coming to get you, maniacs! We're in the thick of 90s Month and this week finds us discussing the 1990 remake of Night Of The Living Dead, directed by Tom Savini. Joining us to break this one down is...
04.03.2024
343 - Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Crack open a bottle of Orbitz, maniacs, because April is 90s Month yet again! We're starting with 1998's Disturbing Behavior, starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Tune in to this totally razor episode where we discuss the flick and other...
03.27.2024
342 - Of Unknown Origin (1983)
Set those traps, maniacs! We're checking in with Peter Weller this week as he tries to catch a rat in the 1983 thriller Of Unknown Origin. Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the movie's...
03.20.2024
341 - Stepfather II (1989)
Make room for us, maniacs! This week we're finally revisiting a property we talked about in our infancy with the Terry O'Quinn sequel vehicle Stepfather II. While we chat about this movie and its impressive cast, we also discuss topics...
03.13.2024
340 - Killer Party (1986)
It's time to party, maniacs! This week finds us talking about the slasher whodunit Killer Party from 1986, and bringing us this flick are Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel from Silver Springs Films. They're joining us to promote the Blu-Ray...
03.06.2024
339 - They Live (1988)
We've come here to do two things, maniacs! This week we celebrate the 100th episode that all three of your favorite goofballs have appeared on together, and we're talking a doozy: John Carpenter's They Live from 1988. Tune in as...
02.28.2024
338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
Wild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends...
02.21.2024
337 - American Gothic (1987)
Woods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and...
02.14.2024
336 - Psychos In Love (1987)
Love is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as...
02.07.2024
335 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
We're breaking the rules straight from Springwood, maniacs! It's the first week of February so you know what that means... we're revisiting the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise with what was DEFINITELY the last movie in the series, Freddy's Dead...
01.31.2024
334 - Don't Panic (1987)
Grab your pajamas, maniacs, because our DON'T theme comes to a close with the bonkers Elm Street clone Don't Panic from 1987. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the movie's villain Tony Kroger, what...
01.24.2024
333 - Don't Go To Sleep (1982)
Just a coupla few episodes left in our DON'T theme for January, maniacs, and this week we're checking out the made-for-TV movie Don't Go To Sleep, which originally aired on ABC in 1982. While we dissect this weird ghost story,...
01.17.2024
332 - Don't Look In The Attic (1982)
Don't get your hopes up, maniacs! We're continuing our DON'T theme for January with another confusing trip to Italy in Don't Go In The Attic from 1982. Tune in as we discuss this gripping mystery and other topics such as...
01.10.2024
331 - Don't Answer The Phone (1980)
Grab a quarter for the pay phone, maniacs, because our DON'T theme for January keeps rolling with the 1980 thriller Don't Answer The Phone! While we try to break this one down, we also discuss other topics such as police...
01.03.2024
330 - Don't Go In The Woods (1981)
Don't touch that dial, maniacs! We're kicking off 2024 with a new theme: Don't! We're discussing movies with "Don't" in the title all month long and first up is the backwoods slasher flick Don't Go In The Woods. Tune in...
12.27.2023
329 - Deadbeat At Dawn (1988)
Let's take a trip to Dayton, maniacs, as we close out 2023 and Action December with the guerrilla action flick Deadbeat At Dawn! Joining us to chat about this one is our pal Josh Allshouse, who you may know on...
12.20.2023
328 - Die Hard (1988)
Welcome to the party, maniacs! Action December is still in full swing and what better movie to cover for the holidays than 1988's Die Hard? Joining us to unpack this one are Ben's film partners, Blake O'Donnell and Ryan Lintner,...
12.13.2023
327 - Death Wish 3 (1985)
Prepare your Home Alone traps, maniacs, because Action December rolls on with Death Wish 3 from 1985! We dust off our Bronson impressions and discuss the film as well as topics such as villains as chain enthusiasts, K-Mart Ernest Borgnine,...
12.06.2023
326 - The Terminator (1984)
Come with us if you want to pod, maniacs! This month we're changing it up and bringing you Action December, and we're kicking it off with a doozy: the 1984 James Cameron classic The Terminator. Tune in as we discuss...
11.29.2023
325 - Uninvited (1987)
Hop on board, maniacs, as we take to the high seas to talk the 1987 feline creature feature Uninvited! Tune in as we dissect this goofy movie and other topics such as humorous songs about boats, the very real origins...
11.22.2023
324 - Jack's Back (1988)
We're not the only ones who are back, maniacs! We're kind of talking about Jack The Ripper in the 1988 thriller Jack's Back. Tune in as we discuss this James Spader murder mystery and other topics such as how a...
11.15.2023
323 - Warlock (1989)
We're going into the future, maniacs, as we discuss the 1989 Julian Sands vehicle Warlock with Bryan and Peter from NPRmageddon! Tune in as we chat about the flick and other topics such as people from olden times being tased,...
11.08.2023
322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982)
School is in session, maniacs! We're heading back to college this week to talk about the 1982 slasher The House On Sorority Row. Tune in as we break down this whodunit horror flick and discuss other topics such as canes...
11.01.2023
321 - Blood Lake (1987)
Bust out the 12-pack, maniacs, because this week we're taking a trip to Blood Lake! While we try to make sense of this piece of shot-on-video history, we also chat about topics such as regular flavor toothpaste, having trouble deciphering...
10.25.2023
320 - The Omen (1976)
It's all for you, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the supernatural thriller The Omen from 1976. While we discuss this oft-praised film we also talk about other topics such as the Oasis/Blur feud of the 90s, Gregory Peck's...
10.18.2023
319 - Deep Red (1975)
Break out the string cheese, maniacs, because 70s Month rolls on with some more Italian bullshit by the king himself: Dario Argento's Deep Red! We're still Ben-less this week so joining us to round out the trio is many-time guest...
10.11.2023
318 - Phantasm (1979)
Boyyyyyy are we excited, maniacs! 70s Month rolls on as we discuss the movie that put Don Coscarelli on the map: 1979's Phantasm. While we are Ben-less for this episode, we're joined by friend of the show and Locust Street...
10.04.2023
317 - Martin (1977)
We're going back in time, maniacs! This October brings us another edition of 70's Month and we're kicking it off in style with the locally-filmed George Romero vampire flick Martin. Tune in as we discuss this interesting take on vampires...
09.27.2023
316 - Video Violence (1987)
Let's take a trip to the video store, maniacs! We're diving into another shot-on-video entry in 80s horror with Video Violence from 1987. Bringing this flick to the table is Aaron Mook from Eerie Horror Fest. While we try to...
09.20.2023
315 - Scarecrows (1988)
We're headed back to the cornfields, maniacs! Our patrons have spoken so we're finally covering Scarecrows from 1988. While we discuss the movie, we also chat about other topics such as our favorite nu metal songs containing the word "boom",...
09.13.2023
314 - Creepozoids (1987)
We're headed to the future, maniacs! 1997 to be precise, as we check out the 1987 Empire picture Creepozoids. Who better to join us than the hosts of the Charles Band-themed podcast Puppet Masters And Castle Freaks, Jarrod and Steve?...
09.06.2023
313 - Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)
We're be-boppin' back to NYC, maniacs, so grab a big slice as we talk about the Larry Cohen monster movie Q: The Winged Serpent from 1982. Join us for copious amounts of Michael Moriarty impressions and other topics such as...
08.30.2023
312 - Summer School (1987)/Dean Cameron interview
School is in session, maniacs! To celebrate our six year anniversary episode, we decided to break format a little and cover a fun comedy from 1987: the Carl Reiner directed romp Summer School. This movie boasts an impressive cast, including...
08.23.2023
311 - Ghoulies II (1987)
Step right up, maniacs! We're headed to the carnival this week as we talk about Ghoulies II from 1987. As we break down yet another Empire Picture, we discuss other topics such as Ben's wish for a Soft Kiss Checklist,...
08.16.2023
310 - Opera (1987)
We're back on our Italian bullshit this week, maniacs, as we talk another Dario Argento joint with 1987's Opera! Tune in as we dissect the movie and discuss topics such as bird facts (real and fake), the composer of every...
08.09.2023
309 - The Carpenter (1988)
Time to get the job done, maniacs! This week we're checking out the obscure Wings Hauser vehicle The Carpenter from 1988. While we try to make sense of what seems like a first draft script, we also discuss topics such...
08.02.2023
308 - Pet Sematary (1989)
Sometimes dead is better, maniacs! This week we're covering another classic from Stephen King in 1989's Pet Sematary. While we discuss the recent news involving the franchise, we also chat about topics such as eating an entire container of Bubble...
07.26.2023
307 - Communion (1989)
We're headed back to space this week, maniacs, as we celebrate Lance's 100th appearance on the show and Ben's 300th appearance with 1989's alien abduction flick Communion. While we try to polish our Christopher Walken impressions, we also discuss topics...
07.19.2023
306 - Heavy Metal Massacre (1989)
Bang your heads, maniacs! This week we're jumping into the shot-on-video end of the pool with 1989's Heavy Metal Massacre. Joining us to discuss the flick is Tomm Jacobsen of Dude Bro Party Massacre III and the recently resurrected 5-Seconds...
07.12.2023
305 - Bloody Moon (1981)
We're howling at the moon this week, maniacs, as we dive into our first entry of the oeuvre of Jess Franco with 1981's Bloody Moon. Bringing us this slice of cult cinema is author/artist/musician STEAK MTN aka Chris Norris, who...
07.05.2023
304 - Grotesque (1988)
Our heads are spinning this week, maniacs, as we discuss a lesser-known Linda Blair vehicle in Grotesque from 1988. While we dissect this home invasion monster movie, we also discuss topics such as crappy movie punks, our Burger King orders,...
06.28.2023
303 - The Children (1980)
We're avoiding hugs this week, maniacs, as we dive into the 1980 toxic waste PSA that is The Children. Bringing us this weird slice of 80s horror are the hosts of Drive-In Asylum, Bill Van Ryn and Sam Panico. While...
06.21.2023
302 - House III: The Horror Show (1989)
We're taking it to the house, maniacs! This week we're talking about the third installment in Sean Cunningham's secondmost famous franchise, House, with The Horror Show. Tune in as we talk about this shameless Elm Street/Shocker ripoff and other topics...
06.14.2023
301 - One Dark Night (1981)
We're getting spooky this week, maniacs, because we're discussing the 1981 Tom McLoughlin cult flick One Dark Night! Bringing us this weird slice of horror history is Fake Ritual podcast host Lucas Sloppy. Tune in as we dissect the movie...

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Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast) episodes:

350 - Terror Eyes (1989)

349 - Tales From The Quadead Zone (1987)

348 - Night Train To Terror (1985)

347 - The Monster Club (1981)

346 - The Exorcist III (1990)

345 - Bad Moon (1996)

344 - Night Of The Living Dead (1990)

343 - Disturbing Behavior (1998)

342 - Of Unknown Origin (1983)

341 - Stepfather II (1989)

340 - Killer Party (1986)

339 - They Live (1988)

338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

337 - American Gothic (1987)

336 - Psychos In Love (1987)

335 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

334 - Don't Panic (1987)

333 - Don't Go To Sleep (1982)

332 - Don't Look In The Attic (1982)

331 - Don't Answer The Phone (1980)

330 - Don't Go In The Woods (1981)

329 - Deadbeat At Dawn (1988)

328 - Die Hard (1988)

327 - Death Wish 3 (1985)

326 - The Terminator (1984)

325 - Uninvited (1987)

324 - Jack's Back (1988)

323 - Warlock (1989)

322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982)

321 - Blood Lake (1987)

320 - The Omen (1976)

319 - Deep Red (1975)

318 - Phantasm (1979)

317 - Martin (1977)

316 - Video Violence (1987)

315 - Scarecrows (1988)

314 - Creepozoids (1987)

313 - Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)

312 - Summer School (1987)/Dean Cameron interview

311 - Ghoulies II (1987)

310 - Opera (1987)

309 - The Carpenter (1988)

308 - Pet Sematary (1989)

307 - Communion (1989)

306 - Heavy Metal Massacre (1989)

305 - Bloody Moon (1981)

304 - Grotesque (1988)

303 - The Children (1980)

302 - House III: The Horror Show (1989)

301 - One Dark Night (1981)