Turn the lights down and the volume up! This week The SPLATHOUSE Gang (all rights reserved) look at Jackson Stewart's VHS-era horror tone poem to video culture, family, and the boardgame occult: Beyond the Gates (2016).Writer/director Jackson Stewart (@BossJacko) and writer Stephen Scarlata (@xNECKx) drop in to talk about the making of Beyond the Gates and their influences for the film. Film writer and podcaster, Patrick Bromley (@patrickbromley) of F This Movie (@fthismovie) pops by with his appreciation for the film. Nick Spacek (@nuthousepunks) of the podcast From and Inspired By (@FromInspiredPod) sends his film recommendations for fans of "Beyond the Gates".The SPLATHOUSE Gang (remember, all rights reserved, fuckos) give their individual takes on the film, talk a bit about VHS boardgames and spooky games that spooked them the spook out, and share some happy time family stories.We'll be off next Saturday, Feb 11 but we will return Feb 18 with SPLATHOUSE: Hobgoblins (1988)! That film's writer/director, Rick Sloane, will be by to talk about his work in cinema and the new Vinegar Syndrome bluray of his seminal work, "Hobgoblins".Enjoy! As you listen tweet at us @splathousepr or individually at @miked_splat @SarahSPLATHOUSE @RockStiffly (Jim) @terrell_splat (John)

A rock n' roll lovin', fast car drivin', bank robbin' and human killin' alien is among us! It's up to Kyle MacLachlan's perfect hair and the love child of Eric Roberts and Jim Caviezel (Michael Nouri) to stop it! This week we look at 1987's buddy-cop, action movie, sci-fi satire The Hidden!We talk to The Hidden's prolific screenwriter, Jim Kouf (Money Monster, Stakeout, National Treasure, Rush Hour, The Boogen, Gang Related, Grimm) about his science-fiction thriller and its road to the screen.Our friend from New Zealand, @DistortedKiwi, pops by for this week's film picks for fans of The Hidden.Brad F(uckin' Rad) Henderson from The ScreamCast shares his love for The Hidden and traces his appreciation of the work to one special person in his life.Plus! All the regular bullshit you love: What Do Ya Know?, panel, bad impressions, original music, skits...ALL. THE. GOOD. STUFF.Enjoy this week's look at The Hidden (1987) and be sure to come back next week for Beyond the Gates (2016)!Follow us on Twitter @splathouseprMike D. is @miked_splatSarah is @SarahSPLATHOUSEJim Rock is @rockstifflyJohn can be found at @terrell_splatVisit us online at www.splathouse.comReview us on iTunes, share all our links, tell all your friends. Support the show!Thank you!

On this, the holiest of SPLATTERDAYS, the SPLATHOUSE crew drops their 13th episode, honoring the 25th anniversary (!!!) of 1992's The Lawnmower Man. The director of The Lawnmower Man, Brett Leonard (@directorleonard), drops in to talk about the project's genesis, the current state of VR filmmaking, and the controversy (and legal drama) surrounding the film's marketing campaign.Sickening Pictures' Zach Shildwachter (@zachforzombies) visits The SPLATHOUSE again to spread his love for Director Leonard (Man-Thing, Feed, Virtuosity).There's also a round of What Do Ya Know? with one of Jim Rock's SEXIER bandmates (from For the Ladies); John makes the case for a 21st century adaptation of CyberGod; The gang gives a VERY FALSE interpretation of an early studio pitch for King's short story.Enjoy! As you listen tweet at us @splathouseprMike D. - @miked_splatSarah - @sarahSPLATHOUSEJohn - @terrell_splatJim Rock - @rockstiffly Thanks for listening! Please hit subscribe and leave us a review on itunes! :)

This week we look at a foreign film...FROM CANADA! Yes, the same Canada that gave us hammy bacon also gave us the 1981 pervert-tween-with-a-killer-teddy-bear-and-a-hole-of-trolls classic, "The Pit"! We are pleased as punch to be joined by Elric Kane of the Shock Waves Podcast for a deconstruction of the film. Scott Drebit of DailyDead.com pops in The SPLATHOUSE to offer his (very Canadian) appreciation of the film. Also, Jim Rock plays a game of What Do Ya Know? with Sarah's other half, John OVERSHARES (OMG), and Mike gives a Jim Parsons impression for the ages. Please enjoy responsibly.

Happy New Year from The SPLATHOUSE! To kick the new year off right, we’re looking at 1962’s teenage-caveman disasterpiece, “Eegah”, starring our favorite sadist, Mr. Arch Hall Jr. The gang talks to special guest Arch Hall Jr. about the film, his father (the director), and legendary actor, Richard Kiel (Moonraker, Twilight Zone, Happy Gilmore). Ms. Sarah Jane (aka @fookthis on Twitter and Letterboxed, and she of the Talk Film Society) stops by with her cinematic picks for fans of “Eegah” (1962). Jim Rock plays a round of What Do Ya Know with the oldest person he knows; Mike invents a new SPLATHOUSE game, Onomatopoetics. All this plus more, on our first episode of 2017!

The last SPLATHOUSE Podcast of 2016 is a doozy! Episode 10 looks at EL Katz’s 2013 dark comedy, “Cheap Thrills”. Sarah chats with her childhood crush, Ethan Embry, about his work on the film; Brian Saur (aka Rupert Pupkin Speaks alias @bobfreelander) shares his appreciation for the work of Pat Healy; Drew McWeeny of the ‘80s All Over podcast and Pulp & Popcorn drops in with his thoughts on “Cheap Thrills”. Meanwhile, Sarah, Mike, Jim, and John unload dump trucks of praise upon the cast of “Cheap Thrills” and talk about some of their own drunken regrets. Also, enjoy a spirited round of “What Do Ya Know?” with Jim Rock and our patented re-creation scene (with John NAILING IT as Ethan Embry’s character, Vince). PLEASE: Follow us on Twitter (@splathousepr) and Facebook (SPLATHOUSE Productions) or talk about us across all your favorite social media platform. SHARE THE SHOW! It’s the free and legal way to get our name out there. If you like the show, leave us an iTunes review and tell your friends about us. If you dislike the show, email [email protected] about it and tell your enemies about us. Also, visit us at www.splathouse.com and check out what we’ve done and what we are going to do with our live shows. Email Sarah at [email protected] if you have a bucket of money you want to pour into our show to enhance its awesomeness.Jim Rock is for hire! Audio needs? Hit up [email protected] you for supporting the show! We’ll see you in Jan 7, 2017 with SPLATHOUSE: Eegah (1962) featuring a talk with Arch Hall Jr. and a contribution by Sarah Jane (@fookthis). *This episode is dedicated to the Oakland arts community and all those affected by the Ghost Ship tragedy. Our love is with you. -S,J,M,J

Episode nine comes just in time for National Red Rock West Week! Join in the *new* American tradition of celebrating this 1993 John Dahl neo-noir pic during the first full week of December! Partake in Nic Cage impressions. Reflect upon Dwight Yoakam performances. Droll over JT Walsh style manliness. Blush whenever Lara Flynn Boyle's name is dropped. Smile at the mere mention of Dennis Hopper. Director John Dahl (The Last Seduction, Joy Ride, Rounders) stops by to talk about his second feature film, "Red Rock West" (1993). Noted Bay Area theatre critic and pop culture guru Sam Hurwitt (@shurwitt) swings by for a round of "What Do Ya Know?" Mr. @aj_macready shares his top picks within the filmography of John Dahl; @Dr_David_Banner recommends some films for folks that are fans of "Red Rock West" (1993). But before all that, noted character actor Sean C. Duregger (@seancduregger, The ScreamHouse Podcast) tackles the role of "Michael Williams" (orginally played by Nic Cage) for our reenactment opening. Enjoy this week's episode, kiddies! Next week we look at "Cheap Thrills" (2013) and then after that, it's curtains until January!Please follow us on Twitter: @splathouseprVisit our website (episode and video links available): www.splathouse.comContact by email: [email protected] (for episode related queries); [email protected] (for ad space or business needs)Hire Jim Rock for your audio needs: [email protected] us on Facebook, blah, blah, blah. You're capable. Let people know you dig us. Please. AND THANK YOU!

This week on The SPLATHOUSE Podcast, we talk about the legendary 1966 film, “Manos - The Hands of Fate”. It was our great honor to speak with Tom Neyman (The Master) and his daughter Jackey Neyman Jones (Debbie) for this episode. Also, joining us for the show are Tonjia Atomic, director of the upcoming sequel film, “Manos Returns”, and Aaron Hamel from the Ship to Shore Phonograph Company, to talk about their recent vinyl release of Manos’ soundtrack. Joey Hollywood drops in with his recommendations for fans of “Manos - The Hands of Fate” (1966); Jim Rock plays a family themed edition of “What Do Ya Know?” with his soon-to-be sister-in-law. All this and tales of family vacations, bets with Oscar winners, and mucho Torgo. Welcome, friends, welcome, family; Welcome to The SPLATHOUSE!

This week on The SPLATHOUSE, Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks, The People Under the Stairs) drops by to talk about working with Wes Craven and David Lynch; Sean Whalen (Twister, LOST, every movie ever) remembers his time on the set of The People Under the Stairs and being "That guy!" in Hollywood. Also! BJ Colangelo (filmmaker, film writer at Birth. Movies. Death., Playboy) and Zach Shildwachter (Sickening Pictures) drop by with their picks for fans of The People Under the Stairs; Marilet Martinez swings by for a spirited (bilingual) round of "What Do Ya Know?". The gang discusses Wes Craven, the cast of The People Under the Stairs, and remember the past time of picking out VHS rentals at the video store. Enjoy episode 7, SPLATHOUSE: The People Under the Stairs (1991)!

On our fifth episode, the gang talks about 2014's darkly-comic-indie-horror, "Creep". It's a spoiler free episode BECAUSE WE WANT YOU TO SEE THIS AMAZING FILM FROM PATRICK BRICE, DAMNIT! We do however cover the film's performances, visuals, and touch on a few personal stories of our own. The film's co-writer/co-star/director, Patrick Brice, joins us for an interview; Salvador Fernandez (@deadbeatgodfather on Instagram) brings us his recommendations! Alyssa Westerlund stops by for "What Do Ya Know?". Enjoy SPLATHOUSE: Creep (2014)! ***We'll be back in two weeks with more content and film announcements!