The Deadlights

For months, we've been searching for Leslie. Every clue has led nowhere. Every lead has gone cold.

Now, a mysterious company known as The Garcia Corporation has stepped forward with an offer: they'll help us find Leslie, there's just one catch...

This is the beginning of our most dangerous chapter yet.

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What do YOU think the Garcia Corporation is hiding? Let us know in the comments.

Credits:

Taft Hardley - Richie Greenberg (@ritzydreamberg)

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Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

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In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive into 28 Days Later (2002) and explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Danny Boyle and Alex Garland that reinvented zombie horror for a new generation. We break down how the film’s raw digital look and guerrilla-style filmmaking created an atmosphere unlike anything audiences had seen before.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:51 Welcome to the Deadlights

03:16 Logline + General Thoughts

05:41 THE CAN

21:17 THE MEAT

32:35 THE COOK

49:50 THE THRILL

01:03:42 THE RIDE

01:09:52 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings

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Do you think 28 Days Later is the most influential zombie movie of the 2000s? Let us know in the comments.

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

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In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we review From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — the genre-blending cult classic from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. We break down the film’s origins from Robert Kurtzman, explore how Rodriguez and Tarantino’s styles combine, and highlight practical effects insights from Greg Nicotero.

From crime thriller to vampire horror, we analyze what makes From Dusk Till Dawn one of the most unique horror films of the ’90s.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:46 Welcome to the Deadlights

01:34 Logline + General Thoughts

04:00 THE CAN

21:52 THE MEAT

31:27 THE COOK

42:25 THE THRILL

58:12 THE RIDE

01:00:50 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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Is From Dusk Till Dawn two movies in one… or a perfect fusion of crime and horror?

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

#FromDuskTillDawn #RobertRodriguez #QuentinTarantino #GregNicotero #HorrorMovies #CultClassic #VampireMovies #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #TheDeadlightsPodcast

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we descend into one of the most claustrophobic and psychologically intense horror films of the 2000s. We explore how the film’s brutal action and survival elements mirror the characters’ internal struggles — blurring the line between physical danger and emotional collapse.

We also go behind the scenes to uncover how the filmmakers brought the caves to life, building a suffocating, labyrinthine environment that feels all too real. And of course, we dig into the creation of the Crawlers — from their unsettling design to the practical effects that make them feel terrifyingly real. How did the filmmakers craft creatures that still hold up today?

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:42 Welcome to the Deadlights

01:27 Logline + General Thoughts

03:17 THE CAN

17:47 THE MEAT

28:53 THE COOK

40:12 THE THRILL

51:35 THE RIDE

55:26 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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Let us know in the comments: What scared you more — the Crawlers or the claustrophobic caves?

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

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How did Cape Fear land in Scorsese's lap — and become one of the most unsettling thrillers of the ’90s?

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we break down the film’s unexpected production journey, Robert De Niro’s chilling performance as Max Cady, and the haunting score that turns every scene into a nightmare. We explore whether this remake transcends its source material — and why it still leaves audiences uneasy decades later.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:55 Welcome to the Deadlights

02:18 Logline + General Thoughts

05:20 THE CAN

27:34 THE MEAT

38:17 THE COOK

49:10 THE THRILL

58:03 THE RIDE

01:00:17 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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Do you think De Niro’s Max Cady is one of the greatest thriller villains of all time? Let us know in the comments.

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

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In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we saddle up and head into the brutal frontier with “Bone Tomahawk” (2015) — a film that quietly reinvented the western by injecting it with relentless horror.

We break down how S. Craig Zahler fought to get the movie made, explore the film’s extremely tight shooting schedule, and discuss how its stripped-down production helped amplify the tension. From Zahler’s uncompromising vision to the film’s shocking introduction of the troglodytes, we examine why “Bone Tomahawk” remains one of the most unsettling genre hybrids of the last decade.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:47 Welcome to the Deadlights

01:36 Logline + General Thoughts

05:13 THE CAN

19:42 “It’s Showtime!”

22:43 THE MEAT

37:43 THE COOK

43:40 THE THRILL

52:54 THE RIDE

55:07 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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Is it a western first? A horror movie in disguise? Or something far more disturbing?

Let us know what you think of Bones Tomahawk in the comments — and where it ranks among your favorite modern horror films.

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

#BoneTomahawk #HorrorWestern #SCraigZahler #ModernHorror #IndieHorror #WesternHorror #Troglodytes #HorrorPodcast #TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorMovies

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we review Eyes Without a Face (1960) and explore how this French horror classic left a lasting scar on the genre. From its haunting visuals to its exploration of toxic relationships to its influence on films like Halloween (1978) and The Skin I Live In (2011), this one deserves a second look.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:43 Welcome to the Deadlights

02:10 Logline + General Thoughts

8:00 THE CAN

21:16 THE MEAT

29:01 THE COOK

32:44 THE THRILL

40:43 THE RIDE

46:49 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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What are some films in which you can see the influences of Eyes Without a Face (1960)? Let us know in the comments!

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow (2024), a haunting and surreal exploration of identity, memory, and the pull of nostalgia. We discuss how the film channels the neon-soaked aesthetic of the 90s, the importance of highlighting trans stories in modern horror, and how certain moments resonated with our own personal experiences.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:45 Welcome to the Deadlights

01:27 Logline + General Thoughts

06:44 THE CAN

18:54 THE MEAT

24:55 THE COOK

39:52 THE THRILL

53:06 THE RIDE

56:09 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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What did you think—did the film’s surreal style connect with you emotionally, or did it leave you in the dark? Let us know in the comments below!

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into the 1990 sci-fi horror sequel that brought the Predator out of the jungle and into the hot streets of Los Angeles. We break down whether this follow-up is a successful sequel or a misfire, pull back the curtain on how its explosive action sequences were made, and of course—quote some of the film’s classic one-liners.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:44 Welcome to the Deadlights

01:29 Logline + General Thoughts

04:29 THE CAN

13:59 THE MEAT

18:50 THE COOK

31:12 THE THRILL

41:02 THE RIDE

47:58 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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What do you think—was Predator 2 an underrated gem or a messy sequel? Let us know in the comments!

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

This week on The Deadlights Podcast, we’re diving into The Void (2016) — a low-budget cosmic horror that punches WAY above its weight. We explore how filmmakers Jeremy Gillespie & Steven Kostanski pulled off some of the decade’s most memorable practical effects, all while navigating an ambitious indie production filled with creatures, cults, and cosmic terror.

We break down the film’s Lovecraftian dread, the story behind its creation, and how Astron-6 transformed limited resources into a full-blown practical FX showcase. If you're a fan of handcrafted monsters, oppressive atmosphere, and films born from pure passion… this episode is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

00:47 Welcome to the Deadlights

02:19 Logline + General Thoughts

05:00 THE CAN

20:57 THE MEAT

28:36 THE COOK

42:03 THE THRILL

55:27 THE RIDE

58:19 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award

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What’s your favorite moment or creature from The Void? Let us know in the comments!

Credits:

Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)

Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)

TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)

Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

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