Matt is again joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier in all its grimy, filthy, and shocking glory!

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed and written by Damien Leone
• Cinematography by George Steuber
• Score by Paul Wiley

• CAST
• Jenna Kanell as Tara Heyes
• Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes
• David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown
• Catherine Corcoran at Dawn Emerson
• Pooya Mohseni as the Cat Lady
• Matt McAllister as Mike the exterminator

• Distributed by Epic Pictures Releasing
• Premiered on March 15 2018, after previously screening at Telluride Horror Show festival on October 15 2016,  and went onto to make $422k at the worldwide box office (budget between $35-55,000)
• Runtime of 85 minutes
• RT Critic 63% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Matt is joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 in all its gory, bloody, and goopy glory!

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed and written by Damien Leone
• Cinematography by George Steuber
• Score by Paul Wiley

• CAST
• Lauren LaVera as Sienna Shaw
• David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown
• Elliott Fullam as Jonathan Shaw
• Sarah Voight at Barbara
• Kailey Hyman as Brooke
• Casey Hartnett as Allie
• Amelie McLain as the Little Pale Girl
• Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes

• Distributed by Iconic Events Releasing
• Premiered on October 6 2022 and went on to to make $15.8m at the worldwide box office
• Runtime of 138 minutes
• RT Critic 87% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 59 // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

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Matt discusses the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th - is it a worthwhile addition to the franchise or just another lacklustre reboot of a horror classic?

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Marcus Nispel
• Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift
• Cinematography by Daniel Pearl
• Score by Steve Jablonsky

• CAST
• Jared Padalecki as Clay Miller
• Danielle Panabaker as Jenna Montgomery
• Amanda Righetti as Whitney Miller
• Travis Van Winkle as Trent DeMarco
• Aaron Yoo as Chewie Wong
• Derek Mears as Jason Voorhees
• Jonathan Sadowski as Wade
• Julianna Guill as Bree Turner
• Ben Feldman as Richie
• Arlen Escarpeta as Lawrence
• Ryan Hansen as Nolan Hamilton
• America Olivo as Amanda
• Nana Visitor as Pamela Voorhees

• Distributed by Paramount Pictures (worldwide)
• Premiered on February 9th 2009
• Runtime of 97 minutes
• RT Critic 26% // RT Audience 47% // Metascore 34 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.6/5

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Matt discusses The Dentist from 1996 - does this have any bite, or is it simply rotten?

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Brian Yuzna
• Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles Finch
• Cinematography by Levie Isaacks
• Score by Alan Howarth

• CAST
• Corbin Bernsen as Dr Alan Feinstone
• Linda Hoffman as Brooke Feinstone
• Michael Stadvec as Matt
• Ken Foree as Detective Gibbs
• Tony Noakes as Detective Sunshine
• Molly Hagan as Jessica
• Patty Toy as Karen
• Virginya Keehne as Sarah
• Earl Beon as Marvin Goldblum
• Mark Ruffalo as Steve Landers

• Distributed by Trimark Pictures
• Premiered on June 18, 1996, at Fantafestival, and later released theatrically on October 18, 1996
• Runtime of 92 minutes
• RT Critic 0% (6 critics) // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 5.4/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5

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Matt discusses Brian De Palma's 1972 cult classic Sisters, but is it any good?

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TALE OF THE TAPE

• Directed by Brian De Palma
• Written by Brian De Palma and Louisa Rose
• Cinematography by Gregory Sandor
• Score by Bernard Herrmann

• Distributed by American International Pictures
• Premiered on 18 November 1972
• Runtime of 92 minutes
• RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 71% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

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This week, Matt is discussing 2019’s Candy Corn. Is it the perfect film for this time of year or….not?

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Josh Hasty
• Written by Josh Hasty
• Cinematography by Ryan Lewis
• Score by Josh Hasty and Michael Brooker

• CAST
• Courtney Gains as Sheriff Sam Bramford
• Pancho Moler as Lester / Dr Death
• Madison Russ as Carol
• Nate Cheney as Jacob
• Cy Creamer as Steve
• Jimothy Beckholt as Mike
• Caleb Thomas as Bobby
• Sky Elobar as Gus
• Tony Todd as Bishop Gate
• PJ Soles as Marcy

• Distributed by Epic Pictures and Signature Entertainment
• Premiered on 13 September 2019
• Runtime of 85 minutes
• RT Critic 67% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.1/10 // Letterboxd 2.2/5

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Matt is discussing 2002’s British Ouija horror Long Time Dead this week. It’s so British and of its time...

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Marcus Adams
• Written by Eitan Arrusi, Chris Baker, Daniel Bronzite, and Andy Day
• Cinematography by Nic Morris
• Score by Don Davis

• CAST
• Alec Newman as Liam
• Marsha Thomason as Lucy
• Joe Absolom as Rob
• Lukas Haas as Webster
• James Hillier as Spencer
• Mel Raido as Joe
• Lara Belmont as Stella
• Melanie Gutteridge as Annie

• Distributed by United International Pictures
• Premiered on 18 January 2002
• Runtime of 94 minutes
• RT Critic 22% // RT Audience 38% // IMDb 4.7/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

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Matt is discussing 2021’s New Zealand horror film Coming Home in the Dark. Damn, it's heavy and depressing…

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by James Ashcroft
• Written by James Ashcroft and Eli Kent
• Cinematography by Matt Henley
• Score by John Gibson

• CAST
• Erik Thomson as Alan ‘Hoaggie’ Hoaganraad
• Miriama McDowell as Jill
• Daniel Gillies as Mandrake
• Matthias Luafutu as Tubs
• Billy Paratene as Jordan Hoaganraad
• Frankie Paratene as Maika Hoaganraad
• Alan Palmer as Paul

• Distributed by Dark Sky Films
• Premiered on 31 January 2021 at Sundance
• Runtime of 93 minutes
• RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 45% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:59) Coming Home in the Dark Thoughts

(45:02) Coming Home in the Dark Letterboxd Comments

(48:15) Outro

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Matt is discussing 2019’s Warning: Do Not Play, a Korean horror film about a…Korean horror film apparently shot by a ghost...

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed and written by Kim Jin-won
• Cinematography by Yoon Young-soo
• Score by Park Ki-heon

• CAST
• Seo Yea-ji as Park Mi-jung
• Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Jae-hyun
• Kim Bo-ra as Kim Ji-soo
• Cha Yup as Cha Kwang-bae
• Ji Yoon-ho as Kim Joon-seo
• Jo Jae-young as Jo Young-min

• Distributed by TCO
• Premiered on 15th August 2019
• Runtime of 86 minutes
• RT Audience 42% // IMDb 5.3/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:44) Fantasia International Film Festival Reviews

(10:42) Warning: Do Not Play Thoughts

(46:06) Warning: Do Not Play Letterboxd Comments

(50:21) Outro

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Matt is discussing 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a grisly exploitation flick which turned out to be director Dennis Donnelly's only feature...

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Dennis Donnelly
• Written by Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, and Ann Kindberg
• Cinematography by Gary Graver
• Score by George Deaton

• CAST
• Cameron Mitchell as Vance Kingsley, Pamelyn Ferdin as Laurie Ballard, Wesley Eure as Kent Kingsley, Nicholas Beauvy as Joey Ballard, Tim Donnelly as Lieutenant Mark Jamison, Aneta Corsaut as Joanne Ballard, Faith McSwain as Mrs. Andrews, Marciee Drake as Deborah, Evelyn Guerrero as Maria, Kelly Nichols as Dee Ann DeVore

• Distributed by Cal-Am Artists
• Premiered on February 17, 1978 (El Paso, Texas) and, later, November 1, 1978 (Los Angeles, California)
• Runtime of 93 minutes
• RT Critic 13% // RT Audience 31% // Metacritic 35 // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

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In the first of the new ongoing series, CREATE-A-HORROR, journalist Eammon Jacobs joins me to deliver his full pitch for a horror film he would direct if the stars and full moons aligned. We're talking title, synopsis, character descriptions, key moments, music, the whole shebang! It was a blast to record, and I can't wait for you all to check it out!

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Matt reviews 2017’s Pyewacket, and delves into whether the central premise is slightly OTT, the atmosphere, the immolations, and everything in between…

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed and written by Adam MacDonald
• Cinematography by Christian Bielz
• Score by Lee Malia

• CAST
• Nicole Muñoz as Leah Reyes, Laurie Holden as Mrs. Reyes, Chloe Rose as Janice, Eric Osborne as Aaron, Romeo Carere as Rob, James McGowan as Rowan Dove, Bianca Melchior as Pyewacket

• Distributed by Entertainment One
• Premiered on September 11th, 2017 at Toronto International Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in Canada on December 8th, 2017
• Runtime of 88 minutes
• RT Critic 83% // RT Audience 51% // Metacritic 56 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5

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Matt reviews 2021’s The Medium, and delves into its horrifying sequences, spiritual and familial themes, dogs, and whether the found footage aspect works…

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun
• Written by Chantavit Dhanasevi and Na Hong-jin
• Cinematography by Naruphol Chokanapitak
• Score by Thammarat Sumethsupachok

• CAST
• Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit, Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi, Arunee Wattana as Pang

• Distributed by Showbox and internationally via Shudder
• Premiered on July 11, 2021, at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in South Korea on July 14, 2021
• Runtime of 130 minutes
• RT Critic 80% // RT Audience 72% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

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Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Tereza Nvotová
• Written by Nvotová and Barbora Namerova
• Cinematography by Federico Cesca
• Score by Pjoni and ROB

• CAST
• Natalia Germani as Šarlota, Eva Mores as Mira, Juliana Oľhová as Helena, Zuzana Konečná as Žofa, Marek Geišberg as Tomáš, Peter Ondrejička as Juro, Noël Czuczor as Rado, Jana Oľhová as Anna, Iva Bittová as Otyla, Matúš Ryšan as Adam

• Distributed by IntraMovies and Arrow Video
• Released on 29 October 2022, with a runtime of 106 minutes
• RT Critic 100% // RT Audience 78% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Perry Blackshear
• Written by Perry Blackshear
• Cinematography by Perry Blackshear
• Score by Eric Ohrt

• CAST
• MacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake as Mara, Elene Greenlee as Sandy

• Distributed by Signature Entertainment
• Released on January 25th 2015, at Sundance before releasing Stateside on February 26th 2016, and has a runtime of 80 minutes
• RT Critic 92% // RT Audience 58% // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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This week, Matt is discussing the 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls, including all the painted faced ghoulies, questionable men, organ work and MORE!

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• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Herk Harvey
• Written by John Clifford
• Cinematography by Maurice Prather
• Score by Gene Moore

• CAST
• Candace Hilligoss as Mary, Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas, Sidney Berger as John Linden, Art Ellison as Minister, Stan Levitt as Dr. Samuels, Herk Harvey as “The Man”

• Distributed by Herts-Lion International Corp.
• Released on September 26 1962, and has a runtime of 80 minutes
• RT Critic 87% // RT Audience 73% // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.8/5

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This week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?

• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Rahul Sadasivan
• Written by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar Shreyas

• CAST
• Shane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s mother

• Distributed by Sony LIV
• Released on 21st January 2022, with a runtime of 105 minutes
• RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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This week, the Horroroulette wheel served up 2019's Bliss! Matt looks at the good, the bad, and the bloody weird of it all...

• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Joe Begos
• Written by Joe Begos

• CAST
• Dora Madison as Dezzie, Tru Collins as Courtney, Rhys Wakefield as Ronny, Jeremy Gardner as Clive, and Graham Skipper as Hadrian

• Distributed by Dark Sky Films
• Released on 27th September 2019, and has a runtime of 80 minutes
• RT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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This week, Matt discusses Ti West's THE INNKEEPERS from 2011, and, well, it's certainly a film...

• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Written and directed by Ti West

• CAST
• Sara Paxton as Claire, Pat Healy as Luke, Kelly McGillis as Leanne Rease-Jones

• Distributed by Magnet Releasing
• Released on March 12th 2011, at SXSW before releasing wide on February 3rd 2012 and has a runtime of 101 minutes
• RT Critic 81% // RT Audience 42% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5

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Matt heads back to 2002 to discuss MAY. How does the cult classic hold up twenty-plus years later, and, is it any good?

• TALE OF THE TAPE
• Directed by Lucky McKee
• Written by Lucky McKee

• CAST
• Angela Bettis as May Dove Canady, Jeremy Sisto as Adam Stubbs, Anna Faris as Polly, Nichole Hiltz as Ambrosia, James Duval as Blank the punk

• Distributed by Interfilm 
• Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutes
• RT Critic 70% // RT Audience 75% // Metacritic 58 // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

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