Leia and Brandon have a Halloween party blowout as they chat about the wonderful Halloween anthology film, "Trick r Treat"!

Covering topics such as how it came to be, the 'halloween horror' eggs hidden throughout the film and so much more!

Come for the party and the information, stay for the fiery conclusion!

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Hosts Brandon and Leah recap the horror-thriller 30 Days of Night, following Sheriff Eben and a small Alaskan town as vampires descend during a month-long polar night.

The episode covers key plot beats, character relationships, differences from the original comic by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, casting choices, and the film's bleak, sacrificial ending.

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An entirely original story:

"Sinking Stones"

A woman wakes in an unfamiliar room, strapped to a gurney. How did she end up there and why?

Story written by Leia McAleavey

Voices and narration by Leia McAleavey and Brandon McAleavey

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Dark Pages Unbound is a weekly anthology horror story podcast where ink on the page coalesces a new story about murderers, rituals, goblins, ghosts, local legends, mysterious entities and more... what will the next turn of the page reveal?

Hosts Brandon and Leia introduce their new podcast, Dark Pages Unbound, and drop the premiere episode "To Find My Father." Inspired by the real-life Bloody Benders, the story mixes historical murder mystery with a paranormal twist.

They invite listeners to give the episode a try, subscribe if you enjoy it, and support their amateur audio storytelling and voice work.

A fictionalized story, based on the real life serial killer family, The Bloody Benders:

"To Find My Father"

A young man traveling to find his missing father stops for a spell at an old cabin, with an odd family. He may soon wish he kept on the trail.

Story written by Brandon McAleavey

Voices and narration by Brandon McAleavey and Leia McAleavey

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Dark Pages Unbound is a weekly anthology horror story podcast where ink on the page coalesces a new story about murderers, rituals, goblins, ghosts, local legends, mysterious entities and more... what will the next turn of the page reveal?

Hosts Brandon and Leia discuss and compare the original 1984 cult classic The Toxic Avenger and the 2025 reimagining that premiered in 2023, sharing impressions, favorite moments, and how each film handles violence, humor, and social themes.

They explore the films’ transformation sequences, shifts in tone and content, notable cast members and production choices, and how the remake updates the story while honoring the original’s spirit.

Short, conversational, and opinion-driven, this episode reflects on cult status, changes that improve or soften problematic elements, and whether Toxie’s return succeeds for modern audiences.

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Brandon and Leia unpack John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), summarizing the plot, the infamous kennel scene, and the film’s escalating paranoia among an Antarctic research team.

They discuss practical effects and special-effects legend Rob Bottin, early critical reaction and box-office context, and the lingering mysteries about who survives and who becomes the Thing.

This episode blends plot highlights, behind-the-scenes trivia, and personal reactions for fans and newcomers alike.

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A lean, brutal Finnish WWII‑era action thriller about a scarred prospector who finds a fortune in gold and is forced back into relentless violence when Nazi soldiers pursue him.

Packed with inventive kills, sparse dialogue, dark humor and John Wick‑style one‑man vengeance, the film is a cathartic ride of survival and retribution.

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In this spoiler-filled episode Brandon and Leia dissect the 2025 horror film Weapons—summarizing its plot, major moments, and director Zack Krieger’s personal inspiration and allegory about addiction and grief.

They weigh what succeeds (performances, imagery, premise) against what disappoints viewers (tonal shifts, misleading marketing, and narrative choices) and offer brief thoughts on how the story might have been tightened.

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Brandon and Leia, joined by their son Conall, recap and react to Willy’s Wonderland: a violent Nicolas Cage film about a silent janitor who battles murderous animatronics inside a haunted family entertainment center. They summarize key plot beats, describe standout kills and characters, and note Cage’s wordless, physical performance.

The hosts compare the film to Five Nights at Freddy’s and other similar titles, discuss production background and box-office performance, consider sequel possibilities, and share personal favorite animatronics and overall impressions.

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Brandon and Leia dissect the Borderlands movie, weighing what worked—like production design and creature effects—against major missteps in casting, story choices, and character ages.

They walk through key plot points, explain how the film diverged from game lore, suggest how it could be fixed or rebooted, and close with their final verdict.

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