This May Hurt a Bit

We wrap up 2, count 'em 2 Gremlins films. Favorite Gremlin? Favorite Kill? What else could you really do with this franchise after pushing the boundaries with "The New Batch"?

Joe Dante finally returns with an idea for a sequel that is so great- the franchise went no further! Co-host of The Flophouse, Dan McCoy joins us to discuss a deeply held favorite of his and ours. 

The Flophouse Podcast

Key and Peele- Gremlins 2

The only way to complete talking about rasclin' is to talk about the one that did it best, "Gremlins". Do we like the  darker version of the script or the family friendly version? Who's your favorite bar Gremlin? 

In our 100th episode, we wrap up all five Critters movies with special guest Stuart Wellington! Before we get into Critters, we talk, "FRANKIE FREAKO" by Steven Kostanski, which is partially inspired by "little guys rasclin' around" type movies. Speaking of- most rewatchable sequel? Best kill? Best scene of Rasclin'?

Listen to more Stuart on The Flophouse podcast and look for Frankie Freako on VOD!

The 5th and final entry in the Critters saga, some 27 years after the previous. Does "Aunt Dee" rise to the ranks of a Lori Strode of Sally Hardesty for one last ride? Does the late entry of a Mogwai like creature help? These answers are "no" of course, but still fun to talk about. 

We make it to space in four movies! This actually makes sense for this series since that's where we started. Holy moly, look at this cast though. Angela Bassett, Brad Dourif... Eric DaRe!

We welcome John Bolds from the "Open Pike Night" podcast to discuss the Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle, "Critters 3". These Critters sure are huge and Charlie gets a solid arch - but what happened in between Part 2 and 3? 

Bonus Episode! We talk about the Darkhorse Comics release,  "Loving, OH" with writer Matt Erman! He talks about working with artist Sam Beck, growing up in Ohio, his cult upbringing which is the inspiration for the book, and how it all ties in with “It Follows!”

https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3009-202/Loving-Ohio-TPB

We are joined once again by Michael Holloway to discuss the horror movies (non franchise) that we have been watching for the Halloween season!

• In a Voilent Nature
• The Tingler
• The Substance
• Terrifier 3
• The Spider Labyrinth
• Hush
• Oddity
• Abigail 
• Misery
• Don’t Look Now
• Dr. Giggles
• Pieces
• Blood Lake
• Cyclops
• Rabid
• Night Screams
• Graduation Day
• Frankenstein
• I Saw the TV Glow 
• Angst 
• Night of the Creeps
• The Alien Factor 

Our favorite little rascals are back and have certainly upped the ante in the realm of Rasclin'. More comedy this time around, more cartoon-ish, and a bit of a lighter tone. This should be in your regular Easter Horror movie rotation each year. 

Also thanks to Variety for our little blurb in Best of October:
https://variety.com/lists/horror-movies-to-watch-october-2024/

And make sure to see "Terrifier 3" in theaters and see the work of friend of the show, Jolene Marie in the wardrobe department!