The Crypt Keepers

On this episode, the guys look into a tale of a toxic marriage and jealousy leading to a worker's revolt in the Canadian wilderness in "Split Second", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #4. 

The boys are back after facing the horrors of COVID and flights across the ocean. This episode is a follow-up to the previous one, discussing the inspiration for the villains in "Mournin' Mess," a Tales from the Crypt story titled "Midnight Mess." It was adapted as part of Amicus' Vault of Horror anthology movie in 1973. Along the way, Ryan and Bruce argue over who is the biggest psychopath, a murderer or someone that drops by your home unannounced.

Sound clip from Vault of Horror (1973)

In this impromptu two-parter, the guys take a bite out of a tale of class exploitation and buried secrets in "Mournin' Mess" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #35. Along the way, they discuss their holiday season.

Sound clips from Spongebob Squarepants and Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself A Scary Little Christmas.

For Christmas this year, Ryan and Bruce bring you a tale of Spielbergian kids-on-bikes horror with "Undertaking Palor", based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #39.  Bruce talks about more obscure TV series and Ryan makes funny noises.

The funniest kill in horror history: https://youtu.be/D8Sr_VBZNKo

The terrible opening to She-Wolf of London: 

Sound clips from Spongebob Squarepants and Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas. 

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce explore a tale of art, madness, and temptation in "Easel Kill Ya", based on a story from Vault of Horror #31. Along the way, they talk about the tricks social anxieties play on your self-perception and Bruce gets into a fight with a horror icon. 

Sound clip from Tales from the Crypt s3e8, "Easel Kill Ya".

This week, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of a working stiff just trying to do right by his co-workers and community in "The Reluctant Vampire", based on a story from Vault of Horror #20. Bruce consistently gets the name of the protagonist incorrect.

This week, Ryan and Bruce take a look at a story of theft, love affairs, betrayal, voodoo, and revolution in "Dead Wait", based on a story from Vault of Horror #23. Along the way, they discuss how their respective Halloweens went, Ryan talks about some gifts from a recent horror convention, and Bruce realizes after the fact he gave some dark advice to his classmates.

Soundclips from Tales from the Crypt, Season 3 Ep 6.

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve into a tale of envy and career aspirations in "Top Billing", based on a story from Vault of Horror #37. Or is it #39? Along the way, Bruce reveals a secret crush. 

Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717

Sound clips from "Top Billing" and "The Boy Who Could Fly". 

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a story of brotherly rivalry and medical mishaps in the nonsensically titled "Abra Cadaver".  Along the way, Bruce brings down the room with a diversion into real-life medical horrors. 

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a story of greed, fraud, fake murder, and double-crossing lovers in "The Trap." Along the way, they share some very strong opinions on beloved institutions.

Teen Wolf Wardrobe Malfunction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9648BY2V4