Welcome back Surfers! Spooky Season is upon us! As many of you know, horror is our absolute favorite genre and it seemed appropriate to kick off spooky season with a countdown of our favorite horror movies of all time! We discuss our top 10 as well as some honorable mentions we just couldn't leave out. It's a long one but trust us, it's worth it because we are self proclaimed horror movie "aficionados." So join us, if you dare! 

Our official Top 10 List:

10. Get Out (2017)
9. The Witch (2015)
8. Alien (1979)
7. Jaws (1975)
6. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
5. Grave Encounters (2011)
4. Hereditary (2018)
3. ??? 
2. ???
1. ???

Honorable Mentions:

The Conjuring (2013)
Us (2019)
Scream (1996)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Suspiria (1977/2018)
The Exorcist (1973)

In this episode we give a non-spoiler review of Netflix's newest film, The Devil all the Time.

Brief Synopsis: Sinister characters converge around a young man devoted to protecting those he loves in a postwar backwoods town teeming with corruption and brutality.

It is a psychological thriller (?) film co-written and directed by Antonio Campos based on the novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock. the film stars an ensemble cast comprising Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Sebastian Stan, Haley Bennett, Eliza Scanlen, Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson.

In this episode we discuss:

Antonio Campos
Narration by Donald Ray Pollock
The American South
The Element of Sacrifice
Non-linear Storytelling
The ACTING (!)
-Tom Holland
-Robert Pattinson
-Bill Skarsgård & Sebastian Stan
-Riley Keough & Jason Clarke
Other Female Characters 
Conclusion/Verdict

In this episode we give a non-spoiler review of Netflix's newest film, The Devil all the Time.

Brief Synopsis: Sinister characters converge around a young man devoted to protecting those he loves in a postwar backwoods town teeming with corruption and brutality.

It is a psychological thriller (?) film co-written and directed by Antonio Campos based on the novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock. the film stars an ensemble cast comprising Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Sebastian Stan, Haley Bennett, Eliza Scanlen, Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson.

In this episode we discuss:

Antonio Campos
Narration by Donald Ray Pollock
The American South
The Element of Sacrifice
Non-linear Storytelling
The ACTING (!)
-Tom Holland
-Robert Pattinson
-Bill Skarsgård & Sebastian Stan
-Riley Keough & Jason Clarke
Other Female Characters 
Conclusion/Verdict

In this episode we give a non-spoiler review of Disney's Mulan, now streaming (for $30...) on Disney Plus, available for free (with Disney Plus subscription) Dec. 4.

Brief Synopsis: 

Mulan is a 2020 American action drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a live-action adaptation (?) of Disney's 1998 animated film of the same name, based on the Chinese folklore "The Ballad of Mulan". The film stars Yifei Liu in the title role, alongside Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan, Gong Li, and Jet Li in supporting roles. Directed by Niki Caro, with screenplay by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek, and Elizabeth Martin.

In this episode we discuss:

Overview
Chi/Feminism 
Lack of Music
Vs. Animated Movie
Cast
China
Set Design/Costumes
Jet Li as Emperor
Is it worth the price?
Conclusion/verdict

In this episode we give a non-spoiler review of Disney's Mulan, now streaming (for $30...) on Disney Plus, available for free (with Disney Plus subscription) Dec. 4.

Brief Synopsis: 

Mulan is a 2020 American action drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a live-action adaptation (?) of Disney's 1998 animated film of the same name, based on the Chinese folklore "The Ballad of Mulan". The film stars Yifei Liu in the title role, alongside Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan, Gong Li, and Jet Li in supporting roles. Directed by Niki Caro, with screenplay by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek, and Elizabeth Martin.

In this episode we discuss:

Overview
Chi/Feminism 
Lack of Music
Vs. Animated Movie
Cast
China
Set Design/Costumes
Jet Li as Emperor
Is it worth the price?
Conclusion/verdict

Brief Synopsis:

His Dark Materials on HBO is set in a multi-world reality, with the action moving from one world to another. The story begins in an alternate world where all humans have animal companions called dæmons, which are manifestations of the human soul. The series follows the life of a young girl named Lyra who is an orphan living with the scholars at Jordan College, Oxford. As in Pullman's novel, Lyra discovers a dangerous secret that involves Lord Asriel and Marisa Coulter. In her search for a missing friend, Lyra also uncovers a series of kidnappings and its link to a mysterious substance called Dust, which leads her on a journey of epic proportions and will lead to her crossing paths with a boy named Will.

Brief Synopsis:

His Dark Materials on HBO is set in a multi-world reality, with the action moving from one world to another. The story begins in an alternate world where all humans have animal companions called dæmons, which are manifestations of the human soul. The series follows the life of a young girl named Lyra who is an orphan living with the scholars at Jordan College, Oxford. As in Pullman's novel, Lyra discovers a dangerous secret that involves Lord Asriel and Marisa Coulter. In her search for a missing friend, Lyra also uncovers a series of kidnappings and its link to a mysterious substance called Dust, which leads her on a journey of epic proportions and will lead to her crossing paths with a boy named Will.

*Spoiler and Graphic Content Alert*

This is Part 2 of our two part discussion in the realm of Thomas Harris' novels. In this episode we discuss the NBC show Hannibal, how it ties into Harris' novels Red Dragon Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising as well as their film adaptations. Throughout the hour we discuss all 3 seasons as well as share our favorite episodes!

Brief Synopsis:

Hannibal is an American psychological horror-thriller television series developed by Bryan Fuller for NBC. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon (1981), Hannibal (1999), and Hannibal Rising (2006) with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy and at the same time, the only person who can understand him.

*Spoiler and Graphic Content Alert*

This is Part 2 of our two part discussion in the realm of Thomas Harris' novels. In this episode we discuss the NBC show Hannibal, how it ties into Harris' novels Red Dragon Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising as well as their film adaptations. Throughout the hour we discuss all 3 seasons as well as share our favorite episodes!

Brief Synopsis:

Hannibal is an American psychological horror-thriller television series developed by Bryan Fuller for NBC. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon (1981), Hannibal (1999), and Hannibal Rising (2006) with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy and at the same time, the only person who can understand him.

**Trigger Warning**

In this episode we discuss true crimes related to missing persons, crimes, murders, etc.

TRUE CRIME LOVERS! In this episode we discuss the exciting new installment of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. The series is being "refreshed" by Stranger Things executive producer Shawn Levy and his company 21 Laps Entertainment along with original producers Cosgrove-Meurer Productions and Netflix. We discuss 5 of the 6 new episodes from Volume 1 now streaming on Netflix. We rank our favorites as well as our verdict of the new season as a whole. We also delve into some of the creepiest cases from the classic series.

Some links below to the lists Doug found about classic cases as well as links to 2 of Danny's favorite unsolved cases discussed in the episode:

Refinery 29:
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/07/9887074/original-unsolved-mysteries-episodes-streaming

Decider:
https://decider.com/2018/10/19/5-unsolved-mysteries-cases-more-terrifying-than-any-scary-movie/

The Abduction of Angela Hammond:
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Angela_Hammond

The Blind River Rest Stop Killer:
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Blind_River_Killer