Night Howls

Come on in! The water's fishy!

This week, Matt and Cody go off the deep end with this 70's cult classic! What it lacks in riptides, it more than makes up for in loving rip-offs. The boys splash about the political themes, subversion of character stereotypes, and of course, are buoyed by a bevy of Veteran Character Actors. They get personal about animal attacks, oblong objects, and just how exactly Huckleberry Finn ties into all of this. You think Jack's dog is sick of listening to his stories? Imagine how they feel about each other's! 

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Doomed? We could have told you that 23 episodes ago.

When it comes to horror franchises and slasher masters, it doesn't get much bigger than this! This week, Cody and Matt head to Camp Crystal Lake to fix some gutters, play strip Monopoly, and. . . well, die. They talk the Mrs. Voorhees's that could have been, the local color around Crystal Lake, behind the scenes tidbits, and how fashionable the local whacko is. 

It's not Summer until a few teenagers get brutally murdered in rural New Jersey!

Thanks for listening and Dammit, Ralph! 

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Folks, we've got a doozy for ya. If there was ever a time to heed a warning, this is the time to heed. This movie has some extreme violence, including sexual. While we don't always warn for moments like this in movies, we wanted to re-iterate the warning at the top for those who may be especially affected. 

In this bonus episode, Cody and Matt subject themselves to what is being touted as one of the most depraved zombie flicks of all time. They talk the importance of honest and grounded acting, real world fears and anxieties, and exactly how they found themselves even watching this movie. Not to mention our usual hunt for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Award, offensive footwear, and the depravity of public transportation. It's a horrific display of eye jabs, neck stabs, secret labs, and zombie grabs!

Thanks for listening, now go take a shower!

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No need to wait, our next episode is here! 

This week, Matt and Cody discuss this classic play-turned-home-invasion-thriller. They talk about the legacy of this type of horror, the greatness of peerless Audrey Hepburn, power dynamics of hapless criminals, and the many many many hats/wigs of Alan Arkin. Does a character playing a character playing a character qualify for the illustrious Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award? Should children be allowed to save the day if they are absolutely irredeemable? If you take a picture, will it last longer? This is an episode you don't need to hide in a doll, but it will play you a fancy tune if you if you listen close enough. 

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They knew they should've taken that left turn at Albequerque. . .

This week, Cody and Matt talk the ears off of those hills with their admiration for horror icon Wes Craven. They also discuss the danger of unfortunately timed picnics, Flintstones inspired jewelry, and a metaphorical representation of the economic gap between classes in the late 1970's. You know, standard fare. The boys chew on the idea of mountain men, the ideal American family, and just how exactly this can be transformed into a Broadway Musical.

There's never a dull moment spent with Jupiter, Mars, Pluto and. . . Uranus. 

Thanks for listening!

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Ladies and Gentlemen...Her...editary! This week, Matt and Cody venture into the land of A24 and the directorial debut of one of Horror's Newest Hit-Makers, Ari Aster. They discuss the ins and outs of theories, symbolism, miniatures, acting methods, and they spend quite a bit of time in wonder at the majesty of Toni Collette. Not to mention, their preferred ritualistic sitting strategies. Jump in the backseat and pack a nut-less candy bar for this wild ride of generational trauma and ceremonial insanity! 

Thanks for listening and Hail Paimon?

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It's our special Mother's Day episode and we couldn't think of a better Mom to celebrate it with than one who will beat you mercilessly with a leg of lamb! This week, Cody and Matt discuss fame and crime, dogs that love to lick your feet, and why you should always rewind your tapes. They also dive into the subversive humor of director John Waters while figuring out how to "Send Yourself Roses." It's harder than you think.

Thanks for listening. . . but don't let us ever catch you wearing white shoes again.

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This week, Matt and Cody jump into a lunatic's carriage  to visit the grandfather of all Vampires with Nosferatu! They talk about the legacy of vampires in film, the back-story of Nosferatu, ugly hyenas, spooky hand shadows, ominous fashion pieces, the power of speed effects, and of course, our nominees for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award. Will it go to the legendary Max Schreck, to an entire village of pub dwellers, or once again to an older gentlemen who can't seem to remember his lines? Ironically for our first silent movie covered, only listening will tell! So, get out of that chair you've been sleeping in, put on a funny hat, grab a coffin of the dirt you were buried in, and join us for our earliest movie yet! Avoid the sun and stay in with us! 

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We've got a (James) Whale of a movie this week! It's the icon of icons: Frankenstein. Cody and Matt discuss the "tragedy" of parenthood, the morality of experimentation gone unchecked, and the job description for one (1) incredibly odd laboratory assistant. Other discussions include the pros and cons of physical media, meeting the icon himself last year, and  juggle options for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award. In an unsurprising twist, they land on two old people struggling to get their lines out.

It's Man vs. Monster vs. Disgruntled Wedding Planner in this week's shocking episode! Grab a shovel and don't stand too close to the water!

Thanks for listening!

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This week, Cody and Matt wake up from a terrible nightmare, only to realize they're still living that nightmare over and over...and no, this time they're not talking about their friendship, but about Dead of Night! They discuss this classic British film from the 40's and what some would call  the birth of the Horror Anthology. They discuss their picks for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award, what they really would want to see behind a haunted mirror, and which of them is the real  dummy in the relationship. Not to mention, the horror of witnessing their future selves on full display in the Golf scene. And boy, do they really go on about that! Grab a stool (if you didn't scoot it too far in shock), an extra dash of sugar for Mr. Craig, and tuck this episode into bed like the ghostly little brother you didn't know was in the next room. Thanks for listening! 

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This week, Cody and Matt wake up from a terrible nightmare, only to realize they're still living that nightmare over and over...and no, this time they're not talking about...WAIT A MINUTE!