Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows

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May 12 Mortal Kombat II (2026) Mini-Review
Mortal Kombat II (2026) synopsis: “The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Starring: Adeline Rudolph, Martyn Ford, Jessica McNamee, and Karl Urban
Director: Simon McQuoid
On this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey reviews the newest Mortal Kombat movie! There are some minor spoilers in the episode but probably nothing the trailers didn’t already give away. Still, proceed with caution since the film did just come out this past weekend!
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18 min
May 10 80s Kids Unite Episode 28: 80s Bike Culture "RAD"
This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz have “thunder in their hearts” when they’re joined by the co-producer & writer of the 1986 movie RAD (Sam Bernard) to discuss 80s bike culture!
Riding bikes in the 80s was everything to kids! Whether you were battling rebel forces in the forest or riding 3 miles to see your friends, the bike was your go-to mode of transportation and ultimate expression of freedom. In this episode, Corey, Diallo, Wayne, & Zak are joined by Sam Bernard (RAD, 3:15: The Moment of Truth) to share their memories of riding in the streets on their two wheeled steel horse. The Night Boyz also celebrate the 40th anniversary of RAD and find out what the future holds for the BMX cult classic! Enjoy!
As discussed in this episode, you can follow and support the upcoming RAD graphic novel “HELLTRACK” on Kickstarter
What are your bike memories from growing up in the 1980s? Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or Instragram!
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1 hr 1 min
May 04 Freejack (1992) Review
Freejack (1992) synopsis: “Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race car driver to New York City in 2009, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire.”
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins
Director: Geoff Murphy
This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Freejack! You know, the movie that made Mick Jagger look like a dork! The boys have a blast discussing that and all things Emiliooooooo as they look back at this hot mess from 1992.
A huge THANK YOU to Paulette for selecting Freejack for us to review via our Patreon page! If you would like us to review one of your favorite films, consider signing up to our highest tier!
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1 hr 40 min
April 27 Aliens: Infestation (2011) Video Game Review
Aliens: Infestation (2011) synopsis: “The USS Sephora has discovered the USS Sulaco adrift in space after the events of Aliens and Alien 3. The Colonial Marines are sent aboard the Sulaco to investigate and recover the life form detected aboard the ship.”
Available on: Nintendo DS
On this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey and Tim from Talking Back keep the Alien Day fun going as they review Aliens: Infestation for the Nintendo DS! This game is a total love letter to the franchise and Colonial Marines in particular, so you know this is right up Corey’s alley! We hope everyone enjoys the discussion.
Leave a comment on Spotify or Instagram and let us know what you thought of this bonus video game review!
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43 min
April 26 A virtual tour of Fredrik Gustafsson's Predator & Alien Museum with Richard Chaves and Carl Toop
Watch the full video interview on our YouTube page!
Happy Alien Day! This week on a special crossover episode of Two Dollar Late Fee and Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey take a virtual tour of Fredrik Gustafsson's Predator & Alien Museum in Sweden! The boys are joined by Richard Chaves ('Poncho' in Predator) and Carl Toop ('Xenomorph' performer in Aliens), two fantastic ambassadors of their respective franchises!
Fredrik's museum is truly a labor of love and an amazing sight to behold! Make sure you give him a follow on Instagram for updates to his growing collection. Leave a comment below and let us know what you thought of the walkthrough!
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51 min
April 20 Deathstalker (2025) Review
Deathstalker (2025) synopsis: “A remake of the cult classic 1983 sword and sorcery film.”
Starring: Daniel Bernhardt, Christina Orjalo, Paul Lazenby, and Patton Oswalt
Director: Steven Kostanski
This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker remake! The boys have been chomping at the bit to cover this film since it was first announced, and it definitely doesn't disappoint! Unless, like co-host Corey, you were hoping for some 80s-style sleaze. Sadly, we don't live in horny times. Since Deathstalker is a fairly new film this review is spoiler-free!
As per the discussion, let us know in the comments on Spotify your Steven Kostanski version of Fuck/Marry/Kill: Deathstalker/Psycho Goreman/The Void
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1 hr 18 min
April 12 80s Kids Unite Episode 27: The Challenger Explosion
This month on 80s Kids Unite we honor the 40th anniversary of the Challenger Explosion!
“The Night Boys”: John (That 80s Dude), Diallo, Corey, and Zak find the light in the darkness of the Challenger tragedy. The dudes reflect on their memories of the fateful day our childhood was forever traumatized. They also discuss the pop culture connections with the NASA disaster. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, SpaceCamp, Barbarians, Kate & Allie, and more!
Thank you to Magdalena for the topic suggestion!
Where were you when the Challenger incident happened? Let us know in the comments below!
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56 min
April 06 Dogma (1999) Review
Dogma (1999) synopsis: “An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.”
Starring: Linda Fiorentino, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Chris Rock
Director: Kevin Smith
This week on Podcasting After Dark, Corey is joined by Luna to review Dogma! The fourth film in Kevin Smith’s filmography and the one that this series was constructed around! Don’t worry, Corey and Luna will keep going through Kevin Smith’s library in the future, including the Clerks cartoon on TV Obscura, but until then let us know what you think of the review in the Spotify or Patreon comments!
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1 hr 30 min
March 30 Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) Review
Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) synopsis: “After a worldwide nuclear war, where 68% of the male population was wiped out and virile men becoming a rarity, Sam Hell, a scavenger and a highly virile man, is assigned to help rescue a group of fertile women kidnapped by humanoid frogs.”
Starring: Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, William Smith, and Rory Calhoun
Director: Donald G. Jackson & R.J. Kizer
This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Hell Comes to Frogtown! Another quintessential cult movie from the 1980s (we’re on a roll this month thanks to our Patreon members)! But how well does Frogtown hold up in 2026, or even compared to Roddy Piper’s other famous cult role as John Nada in They Live? Listen to find out!
A huge THANK YOU to Chris for picking Hell Comes to Frogtown for us to review through the highest Patreon tier! You can listen to Chris’ podcast here:
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1 hr 29 min
March 23 Repo Man (1984) Review
Repo Man (1984) synopsis: “A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty--and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.”
Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Olivia Barash, and Tracey Walter
Director: Alex Cox
This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Repo Man! One of the most quintessential punk rock cult movies from the 1980s, Repo Man is a blast from beginning to end and the boys can’t wait to give it some love. Let us know what you think of the movie or this episode in the comments on Spotify, YouTube, or Patreon!
A huge THANK YOU to Robert Ortiz for picking Repo Man for us to review through the highest Patreon tier! You can purchase one of Robert’s book, The Rune of Making on Amazon
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1 hr 59 min

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Podcasting After Dark is a deep-dive into the world of cult horror, sci-fi, and action movies from the 70's, 80's, and early 90's. Each episode, Corey Stevenson and Zak Shaffer breakdown and review…