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Bob and Mark dive into one of Bob's favorite films, 'Manhunter', from 1986 starring William Petersen, Tom Noonan, Joan Allen, Brian Cox and Denis Farina. One of the very first films to explore the concept of FBI profiling in serial murders, this film not only introduced the Hannibal Lecter cinematic world but also made an indelible mark with highly stylized visual storytelling. Get ready to "walk the route" and explore one of Michael Mann's most creative films in his filmography. 

Bob and Mark review William Friedkin's brilliant Neo-noir criminal thriller "To Live and Die in L.A." (1985). Bob's dream to collaborate with Mark on an episode of one of his favorite films has finally come true. They look at Special Agent Richard Chance (William Petersen), a nihilistic antihero who will stop at nothing to get revenge on counterfeiter Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) for killing his longtime Secret Service partner. The film's highlights are analyzed, including the thrilling chase sequences and great performances by a cast that includes John Turturro, Dean Stockwell, Debra Feuer, and John Pankow. They also discuss other antihero movie characters that have become icons in popular culture.

Bob, Mark and Jim take a journey back to Antarctica, 1982 to re-visit John Carpenter’s horror classic, ‘The Thing’. The guys offer their unique views on the movie, from plot points and characters to special effects and the soundtrack. Nothing is left on the table. This one is near and dear to their movie-loving hearts so sit back and enjoy this look back at ‘The Thing’. 

Bob and Ron team up to review '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', the latest installment in the zombie/infected film series from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. How does this one connect to the previous movie and where might the series go from here? The guys review and discuss. Spoilers ahead! 

Jim, Mark and Bob take a look at the 'Stranger Things' series finale through the lens of Gen X. Find out what are their views are on how the series ended. Did the Duffer Brothers stick the landing? What themes hit the Gen X hosts the most and how did this finale relate to their experiences growing up in the 80s and moving into adulthood? 

Mark goes solo and reviews the action-thriller 'The Accountant 2', the sequel to 2016's 'The Accountant'. Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson and J. K. Simmons reprise their roles from the previous film, with Daniella Pineda joining the cast. Check out his thoughts on this second installment and see whether it's worth your time to stream on digital. 

Jim, Mark and Bob are talking the 'Stranger Things' Season 5 (Part 1). What is working and what isn't? The guys jump into the 80s nostalgia neck deep to offer their takes on the hit show. Has everyone aged out or does it still pack an upside punch? 

Jim and Bob explore the new 'Frankenstein' movie from Guillermo del Toro in this latest installment of Fright Night For Reel. How much of Mary Shelley's original novel is in the movie and does it really matter anymore? They also take a look at how other 'Frankenstein' movies over the years compare to del Toro's version and have some fun with the effect the Creature has had on pop culture. 

What if I told you there's a horror movie that stars Jack Nicholson, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Sly Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Donald Sutherland, Wings Hauser, Sissy Spacek, Dustin Hoffmann, Gregory Peck, Clint Eastwood, Roy Scheider and other huge stars? Well, kind of. It's the awesome horror "documentary" 'Terror In The Aisles' (1984), a movie that introduced us to the genres of horror & thriller during our teen years. We discuss the significance of it and share our stories from its release at the start of the burgeoning home video era. Later in the episode we pay tribute to legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan. 

Bob and special guest Ron talk about outstanding horror films that didn't require a sequel in this horror-focused sub-podcast from the Fandom Outpost. Did Hollywood give up because the movie was so horrible, or was it so good that it wasn't needed? Along with discussing their favorite found-footage horror films, they also go into the latest 'Weapons' prequel news and discuss some of the forthcoming horror films they are keeping an eye on.