The Necronomicon opens one last time. 💀
Join Luke and Chris as they close the book on the Evil Dead franchise with Evil Dead Rise (2023) — the blood-soaked, high-rise horror that took the series to terrifying new heights. We dig into Lee Cronin’s direction, the gory practical effects, that infamous cheese grater scene, and how this movie connects to the legacy of Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell.
🎬 What We Cover:
The evolution of Evil Dead from cabin horror to urban nightmare
Easter eggs and callbacks to Raimi’s original trilogy
The meaning behind the “three Books of the Dead”
Our favorite kills and practical effect moments
How Rise fits into modern horror’s revival
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The Evil Dead (1981)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Army of Darkness (1992)
Evil Dead (2013)
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Chris and Luke are joined by the boys from The MCU's Bleeding Edge to discuss Fede Alvarez's 2013 remake of The Evil Dead. Is it a worthy remake? Listen to find out!
🎙️ Franchise Addicts – Army of Darkness (1992)
The boomstick is back! Luke, Chris, and our returning guest Sam dive headfirst into Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness — the wild, hilarious, and totally unhinged third entry in the Evil Dead saga. We break down Ash’s evolution from survivor to swaggering action hero, the genius of Raimi’s practical effects and slapstick horror, and why Army of Darkness still stands as one of the most quotable cult films ever made.
💀 Expect plenty of laughs, a few deep cuts into Raimi’s film style, and maybe even a little love for Evil Ash.
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Chris jumps on to give his analysis of Evil Dead Part II and Luke has to defend this cult classic.
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Part 2 of our Evil Dead II coverage! Luke and Andres talk through and rank some of their favorite movies.
Watch: https://youtu.be/rNlWLF4vP34
It's Luke without Chris! Oh No!! Luckily Andres The Pop Culture Guy was able to join and they cover everything Evil Dead II.
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Join Franchise Addicts as we dive into Sam Raimi’s original The Evil Dead — the low-budget horror masterpiece that changed the genre forever.
We’ll be talking:
💀 Raimi’s wild camera tricks and DIY genius
💀 The infamous cabin shoot from hell
💀 Bruce Campbell’s birth as a horror legend
We’ve just dropped our in-depth LIVE review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another! Join us as we unpack:
The bold opening raid and what it sets up
DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn — performances worth spotlighting
The film’s tonal balance: absurdity, satire, and political urgency
Father-daughter dynamics, past revolution, and moral contradictions
How this film lands within PTA’s filmography
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The end has arrived. In this special finale episode of Franchise Addicts, we dive into the shocking conclusion of FX & Hulu’s Alien: Earth.
We cover it all:
Wendy’s final bond with the Xenomorph
Betrayals, survival, and the bloody escape attempt
The fate of Arthur, Nibs, and the hybrids
What this finale means for the future of the Alien franchise
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Things get darker in Alien: Earth as Episodes 6 and 7 push the hybrids — and their creators — to the breaking point.
We dive into:
Tootles’ shocking death and the swarm of alien flies.
Wendy’s deepening psychic bond with the Xenomorph.
Arthur’s betrayal and the chaos inside Neverland.
The explosive escape attempt and the chilling emergence that sets the stage for the finale.
Join us as we break it all down scene by scene — the horror, the cover-ups, and the moral crossroads at the heart of the Alien universe.
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This week on Franchise Addicts, we’re doubling up with a deep dive into Episodes 4 and 5 of Alien: Earth.
In Episode 4, Observation, things slow down but get stranger—Wendy begins to “speak” in the language of the Xenomorphs, Nibs shocks everyone with an impossible pregnancy claim, and ethical cracks widen inside Prodigy as Morrow tightens his grip on Slightly. The hybrids aren’t just changing—they’re evolving.
Then Episode 5, In Space, No One…, takes us back to the doomed Maginot in a chilling, feature-length flashback. We see the sabotage that caused the crash, the crew’s desperate fight against facehuggers, ticks, and “the Eye,” and the reveal that Boy Kavalier had a hand in it all. In the end, only Morrow survives, setting up a dangerous alliance with Weyland-Yutani.
We cover it all—alien communication, hybrid horror, corporate betrayal, and one of the most terrifying Alien sequences since the original films.
This week on Franchise Addicts, we dive into Episode 3 of Alien: Earth, “Metamorphosis.” The hybrids face new fractures, corporate greed sharpens its teeth, and the Xenomorph threat only grows darker.
We break it all down:
Wendy’s desperate fight to save her brother Hermit—and the psychic aftermath that follows.
Boy’s triumph at securing specimens, Kirsh’s grotesque experiments, and Curly’s simmering resentment.
Morrow’s betrayal, as he uploads critical alien data and secretly makes his move toward Weyland-Yutani.
From facehugger dissections to family bonds under siege, Episode 3 raises the stakes on every front. Join us as we unravel the shifting alliances, the power plays, and the creeping horror at the heart of Alien: Earth.
We break down Alien: Earth’s explosive two-part premiere—Neverland and Mr. October. Chris and Luke started their journey with the Alien Movie Franchise when this Podcast first began and we are back a year later to cover Alien's attempt at the small screen. We'll be joining you weekly to cover every episode of this series!
Ari Aster's Eddington defies genre — and in this episode, we follow it into the woods. Grief, fire, ritual, and one of the year’s most haunting final shots. We break down the film’s strange structure, layered themes, and ask: did Aster just make his most personal movie yet?
We wrap our 28 franchise coverage with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Years Later. We break down the long-awaited return to a quarantined Britain, the father-son quest to save a sick mother, and the film’s haunting imagery—from infected nests to the eerie bone museum. Expect discussion of new infected types, philosophical themes of death and belonging, and standout performances from Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. Don’t miss our favorite moments, MVPs, and final ratings as we close the series—at least until The Bone Temple arrives.
Our latest Franchise Addicts episode is out now! This time, Luke and Chris wade into the chaotic, bleaker-than-ever sequel 28 Weeks Later.
We dig deep on:
✅ That controversial opening scene
✅ How the franchise takes shortcuts (for better or worse)
✅ Don’s betrayal—cowardice or survival?
✅ The military’s hard-line “solution”
✅ Robert Carlyle’s scenery-chewing
✅ Rose Byrne and Jeremy Renner before the big Marvel checks
✅ The ending that hints at global doom
The Godfather trilogy is in the rearview mirror… and the streets are eerily empty.
This week, Luke and Chris plunge into the infected, adrenaline-fueled nightmare of 28 Days Later (2002), kicking off a bold new franchise journey. They break down Danny Boyle’s genre-redefining horror film from scene one, discussing its radical production style, the haunting use of Winston Castle, Cillian Murphy’s iconic (if inconsistent) hair, and the raw emotional stakes at the heart of this apocalyptic story. Along the way, they dig into Alex Garland’s writing, the moral rot of Major West, and why the film’s second half feels like a descent into something even darker than zombies—us.
Plus: behind-the-scenes facts, the real-world virus that inspired the story, and philosophical riffs from Nietzsche and Pauline Kael. The Famous Philosophers Review Modern Film segment returns.
Next week: 28 Weeks Later. But for now, rage is the virus—and this episode is your first dose.
Franchise Addicts concludes its deep dive into The Godfather trilogy with Francis Ford Coppola’s re-edited swan song, The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Chris and Luke return to break down the film’s long-maligned legacy, its thematic redirection, and the quiet power of its tragic ending.
We discuss the Vatican intrigue, the echoes of Fredo’s death, and what the new structure reveals about Michael’s final reckoning. Plus: is this movie actually better than people remember—or still a flawed farewell?
💬 Join us for a reappraisal of the most misunderstood chapter in mafia cinema.
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Luke and Chris return to the Corleone saga with Francis Ford Coppola’s epic sequel The Godfather Part II. They unpack the film’s complex structure, its reputation as the greatest sequel of all time, and the descent of Michael Corleone from reluctant heir to isolated kingpin. Along the way, they explore Fredo’s tragic arc, Hyman Roth’s manipulative brilliance, and Vito’s rise through turn-of-the-century New York. From family dinners to political assassinations, this episode dives deep into the moral ambiguity and cinematic mastery of a film that redefined the American crime epic. Plus: why Tom Hagen might actually be the devil, and a bold theory for skipping Part III entirely.
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🎥 Franchise Addicts is back—with the godfather of all franchises. In this episode, Luke and Chris dive deep into The Godfather (1972), unpacking its legacy, themes, and iconic moments. One of them saw it for the first time. The other grew up with it. Together, they explore what makes this film a pillar of modern cinema—from Brando's quiet menace to the rise of Pacino's Michael. A perfect mix of reverence and irreverence.
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