Three Angry Nerds

HOSTS:
Kurt

Taylor

Steve

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Tremble is a horror podcast that cuts through hype to figure out what actually works, whether a movie is trying to scare you, make you laugh, or do both at once.

On this episode, the Tremble crew gets under the skin of Antiviral, the 2012 science fiction body horror film from Brandon Cronenberg. Set in a world where celebrity obsession has reached truly grotesque extremes, the film follows Syd March, an employee at a clinic that sells live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to their devoted fans. Syd secretly smuggles these illnesses out of the clinic for the black market, but after infecting himself with a virus connected to superstar Hannah Geist, he finds himself racing to uncover the truth behind her death before the infection kills him too. Kurt, Taylor, and Steve discuss Cronenberg’s unsettling feature debut, its deliberately sterile atmosphere, disturbing body horror, and deeply weird vision of celebrity culture. The conversation also digs into the film’s ideas about fandom, obsession, exploitation, and the increasingly uncomfortable relationship between consumers and the famous people they idolize. Just how far would someone go to feel closer to their favourite celebrity?

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Kurt

Krista

Adam

Katie

Three Angry Nerds brings you reviews and reactions to the latest movies, television shows, and documentaries, with Kurt, Krista, Katie, Adam, and their guests weighing in on the entertainment that has caught their attention. Follow along for more movie reviews and coverage from Three Angry Nerds.

Have something to say? You can send emails to us at [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners.

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HOSTS:
Kurt

Taylor

Steve

Special Guest: Dan Nicholls

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Tremble is a horror podcast that cuts through hype to figure out what actually works, whether a movie is trying to scare you, make you laugh, or do both at once.

On this episode, the Tremble crew returns to the world of sinister smiles with Smile 2, Parker Finn’s 2024 sequel that expands the franchise’s supernatural nightmare into the world of celebrity and pop music. Global superstar Skye Riley is preparing for a major comeback tour when a terrifying encounter with her drug dealer leaves her trapped in a seemingly unstoppable cycle of hallucinations, paranoia, and horrifying visions. Kurt, Taylor, Dan, and Steve break down Naomi Scott’s powerhouse performance, the film’s increasingly elaborate psychological horror, and how Finn raises the stakes while maintaining the disturbing atmosphere of the original. The discussion explores the pressures of fame, addiction, trauma, and the terrifying consequences of being unable to trust your own reality. They also examine the film’s spectacular set pieces, its disturbing creature design, and whether Smile 2 successfully builds upon its predecessor or simply delivers a bigger and more chaotic version of the same nightmare.

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PS+: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2

Epic: Sorry We’re Closed (Next: Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, Flotsam)

Prime Gaming:

Nintendo Switch Online: Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania, Revenge of the ‘Gator

Kurt

Krista

Three Angry Nerds brings you reviews and reactions to the latest movies, television shows, and documentaries, with Kurt, Krista, Katie, Adam, and their guests weighing in on the entertainment that has caught their attention. Follow along for more movie reviews and coverage from Three Angry Nerds.

Have something to say? You can send emails to us at [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners.

We’re available on a variety of podcast services. If your favourite podcast app doesn’t have Three Angry Nerds, let us know!

HOSTS:
Kurt

Taylor

Steve

Special Guest: Dan Nicholls

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Tremble is a horror podcast that cuts through hype to figure out what actually works, whether a movie is trying to scare you, make you laugh, or do both at once.

On this episode, the Tremble crew gets an unsettling grin from Smile, Parker Finn’s 2022 supernatural horror debut that turns an ordinary expression into something genuinely terrifying. After witnessing the traumatic suicide of a patient, psychiatrist Rose Cotter begins experiencing increasingly disturbing encounters with people wearing sinister smiles. As her grip on reality deteriorates, Rose investigates a disturbing pattern of deaths and discovers that something far more sinister may be responsible. Kurt, Taylor, Dan, and Steve break down the film’s psychological horror, its unsettling performances, and how Finn transforms everyday interactions into deeply uncomfortable encounters. The discussion explores the film’s treatment of trauma, its effective use of jump scares, and Sosie Bacon’s compelling performance as a woman struggling to confront both a supernatural threat and her own troubled past. They also examine the film’s disturbing imagery, its memorable ending, and why Smile became one of the most effective original horror releases of its era.

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Katie

Three Angry Nerds brings you reviews and reactions to the latest movies, television shows, and documentaries, with Kurt, Krista, Adam, and their guests weighing in on the entertainment that has caught their attention. Follow along for more movie reviews and coverage from Three Angry Nerds.

Have something to say? You can send emails to us at [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners.

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In this episode of Three Angry Nerds, Kurt, Krista, Adam, and Katie discuss the latest entertainment news, including the new director for The Batman Part II and the confirmed release date and title for The Mummy 4. The team also reviews Love Is Blind, Street Fighter, You Can See Everything, Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, Phony, Tyson, Below, Wild Horse Nine, Heysel 85, and two installments of The Story of Documentary Film. Listen to the latest episode of the Three Angry Nerds podcast above.

Kurt
Krista
Adam
Katie

Three Angry Nerds brings you reviews and reactions to the latest movies, television shows, and documentaries, with Kurt, Krista, Adam, and their guests weighing in on the entertainment that has caught their attention. Follow along for more movie reviews and coverage from Three Angry Nerds.

Have something to say? You can send emails to us at [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners.

We’re available on a variety of podcast services. If your favourite podcast app doesn’t have Three Angry Nerds, let us know!

SEND TOP 5 LIST IDEAS TO [email protected]

PS+: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2

Epic: Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise, Bad Cheese (Next: Home: A Unique Horror Adventure, Sker Ritual)

Prime Gaming: Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit, DOOM (2016), Star Wars: Galactic Racer (day one launch on Luna)

Nintendo Switch Online: Monster Rancher Advance, Metal Slug Advance, Kururin Paradise

Katie

Three Angry Nerds is on the ground at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, bringing you reviews and reactions from some of the biggest and most interesting films playing at this year’s festival. Follow along for more TIFF coverage throughout the festival.

Have something to say? You can send emails to us at [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners.

We’re available on a variety of podcast services. If your favourite podcast app doesn’t have Three Angry Nerds, let us know!