Pod of the Dead

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Horror Cult (Nicholas, Dustin and Natasha) go over horror films of all styles from the 80s, 90s, 00s and today. They have vastly different tastes and experiences with the ho... more

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May 26, 2025 EP86 Perfect Blue (1997) Listeners Choice!!! also THE DEATH OF A FILM CLUB
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we peel back the layers of Satoshi Kon’s chilling 1997 masterpiece Perfect Blue. A pop idol’s career shift becomes a descent into paranoia, identity collapse, and psychological horror — and we’re here to break down every haunting frame. We dive deep into the film’s fractured storytelling, its exploration of fame, surveillance, and performance, and its lasting influence on cinema, from Black Swan to Inception.
Plus, a special note: this episode marks the final installment of our film club format — but not the end of Pod of the Dead. Big changes are coming, and we’re just getting started. The horror lives on.
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27min
May 19, 2025 EP85 Ready Or Not (2019) "Don't take it personally, they're just trying to figure out if you're a gold digging whore. You know, like my wife."
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we dive into the blood-soaked wedding night from hell in Ready or Not (2019). Join us as we unpack the film’s wicked sense of humor, inventive kills, and what it says about marriage, money, and deadly in-laws. We’ll talk Samara Weaving’s scream queen status, that explosive ending (literally), and why this horror-comedy might just be the ultimate family feud. Grab your crossbows and hide in the dumbwaiter — it's game time.
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46min
May 12, 2025 EP84 Strange Darling (2024) "You'll always think of me when you hear it."
In this episode, we delve into JT Mollner's Strange Darling, a 2024 horror-thriller that subverts expectations with its non-linear storytelling and shocking twists. The film follows a woman (Willa Fitzgerald) and a man (Kyle Gallner) whose one-night stand spirals into a deadly game, challenging perceptions of victim and perpetrator. Shot on 35mm film, it offers a gritty, retro aesthetic that enhances its suspenseful atmosphere.
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1h 16min
May 05, 2025 EP83 I'm Thinking Of Ending Things (2020) "Someone has to be a pig infested with maggots, right?"
In this mind-bending episode, we dive deep into Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things — a surreal, psychological descent into identity, regret, and the strange horrors of human connection. We unpack the film’s layered narrative, haunting imagery, and existential dread, asking the big questions: What’s real? Who’s who? And why does that ice cream scene linger in our nightmares?
Whether you loved it, hated it, or are still wondering what the hell happened, join us as we try to make sense of one of the most unsettling films in recent memory.
🧠💀 Existential dread meets arthouse horror — this one’s a trip.
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1h 30min
April 28, 2025 EP82 Creepshow (1982) Listener Choice "I'll teach you to throw away my comic books"
This week on Pod of the Dead, we crack open the dusty old comic book that is George A. Romero and Stephen King's gloriously ghoulish anthology, Creepshow (1982). Join us as we dive into the five twisted tales of revenge, rot, and radioactive moss—featuring everything from a bug-infested apartment to a vengeful Father's Day surprise. We’re talking campy horror, comic book aesthetics, and one very angry Leslie Nielsen. Grab your candles and your comic books—this one’s a scream.
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1h 24min
April 21, 2025 EP81 Don't Breath (2016) "Is this a Blind Fury remake?"
In this episode of Pod of the Dead, we tiptoe into the nerve-shredding suspense of Fede Álvarez’s 2016 home invasion horror-thriller, Don't Breathe. Join us as we break down the twisted morality, suffocating tension, and that one scene in the basement (you know the one).
We’re talking blind badasses, questionable decisions, and why this film had us holding our breath right along with the characters. Is it survival horror at its finest or just a claustrophobic nightmare? Plug in and find out.
🔪 Spoilers ahead, so make sure you’ve watched the film before listening!

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1h 23min
April 14, 2025 EP80 The Collector (2009) "Dead Bodies Everywhere"
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re cracking open the blood-soaked trap house that is Marcus Dunstan’s The Collector(2009)—a grim, tension-loaded horror flick that blends heist movie vibes with full-on torture horror.
We’re talking razor wire hallways, box-bound victims, and one unlucky thief who picked the worst night to break into a house. We’ll dig into the film’s gritty aesthetic, its ties to the Saw franchise, and why the Collector might just be one of horror’s most underrated creeps.
What’s behind the mask? Why does he collect? And who puts bear traps on stairs?
🔪 Turn the lights off and press play—this is Pod of the Dead.
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1h 4min
April 07, 2025 EP79 Videodrome (1983) Long Live the New Flesh!!!
In this episode, we dive deep into David Cronenberg’s 1983 cult classic Videodrome, a mind-bending fusion of body horror, media critique, and cyberpunk surrealism. We explore the film’s themes of technological obsession, the blurring line between reality and hallucination, and its eerily prophetic take on mass media’s influence on the human psyche.
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1h 25min
March 31, 2025 EP78 Frailty (2001) Patreon Voted Episode
In this episode, we dive into the chilling psychological horror-thriller Frailty (2001), directed by and starring Bill Paxton. This underrated gem weaves a haunting tale of faith, family, and fatal visions, as a devoted father claims he’s been chosen by God to destroy demons hiding among us. But is he a prophet, or a madman?
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1h 10min
March 24, 2025 EP77 The Amityville Horror (2005)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Amityville Horror (2005), the remake of the infamous haunted house story. We break down the film’s most unsettling moments, its connection to the real-life Amityville case, and how it compares to the 1979 original. From Ryan Reynolds’ intense performance to the eerie atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll, we’re exploring everything that makes this horror film stand out—or fall flat.
Was the remake a worthy retelling or just another Hollywood cash grab? Tune in as we uncover the horrors of 112 Ocean Avenue.
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1h 15min

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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.