Nathan and Ryan dive into one of the goopiest sci-fi horrors of the 1970s — The Incredible Melting Man! When an astronaut returns from space exposure to cosmic radiation, he begins to melt… and murder! The hosts discuss the film’s wild blend of tragic monster story and low-budget schlock, the unforgettable (and disgusting) makeup effects by Rick Baker, and how this movie manages to be both gross and oddly beautiful. It’s a meltdown of B-movie madness that only the Drive-In Double Feature Podcast can handle.

Nathan and Ryan take a trip into Hammer Films’ psychological side with Taste of Fear (1961), a stylish and suspenseful thriller often compared to Hitchcock’s best. When a wheelchair-bound woman returns to her father’s French Riviera estate, she’s haunted by strange visions and sinister secrets lurking in the shadows. The hosts discuss the film’s tight direction by Seth Holt, the eerie cinematography, and how it stands out among Hammer’s more gothic horrors. Expect twists, paranoia, and plenty of atmosphere as the guys explore this underrated British gem.

Nathan and Ryan dig up Michele Soavi’s Cemetery Man (1994), a surreal and darkly comedic take on the zombie genre that’s equal parts arthouse and grindhouse. Starring Rupert Everett as a cemetery caretaker battling both the undead and his own existential despair, this Italian cult classic bends horror tropes into something bizarrely poetic. The hosts discuss its themes of death, desire, and madness, its dreamlike tone, and why Cemetery Man remains one of the strangest, most unforgettable zombie films ever made.

Nathan and Ryan take a haunting deep dive into Lake Mungo (2008), the Australian faux-documentary that blurs the line between supernatural horror and raw human grief. Presented like a true-crime investigation, the film slowly unravels the mystery behind a young woman’s death, uncovering chilling secrets and emotional revelations along the way. The hosts discuss the film’s unique storytelling approach, its eerie realism, and why Lake Mungo has quietly become one of the most haunting—and heartbreaking—entries in modern horror.

Nathan and Ryan descend into the underworld of Nightbreed (1990), Clive Barker’s cult fantasy-horror epic about a hidden city of monsters and the humans who fear them. As the hosts unpack Barker’s unique vision of good, evil, and everything monstrous in between, they dive into the film’s troubled production, its striking creature designs, and how it found redemption through its devoted cult following and the fabled “Director’s Cut.” Expect talk of ‘90s horror weirdness, misunderstood monsters, and why Nightbreed remains one of the most ambitious dark fantasies of its time.

Nathan and Ryan slice into Torso (1973), Sergio Martino’s stylish and brutal giallo that bridges the gap between Italian murder mysteries and the American slasher craze to come. As university students are picked off one by one by a masked killer, the film dives deep into voyeurism, desire, and bloody paranoia—all wrapped in Martino’s distinct visual flair. The hosts discuss how Torso helped define the formula for later horror classics, its shocking violence, and why it remains one of the most influential (and underrated) giallo films of the era.

Nathan and Ryan stealth their way into the world of Justice Ninja Style (1986), a no-budget martial arts oddity that delivers everything its title promises—and a lot more (whether you asked for it or not). With wooden acting, backyard fight scenes, and a plot that vanishes faster than a ninja smoke bomb, this regional action flick is a masterclass in DIY filmmaking chaos. The hosts unpack its mysterious origins, unforgettable performances, and how it perfectly embodies the wild, unfiltered spirit of true B-cinema.

Nathan and Ryan take a joyride through Roger Corman’s Big Bad Mama (1974), a raucous slice of ’70s exploitation that blends crime, sex, and high-speed chases. Angie Dickinson stars as Wilma McClatchie, a gun-toting mama leading her daughters on a Depression-era crime spree filled with booze, bullets, and bank robberies. The hosts discuss Corman’s brand of rebellious filmmaking, the movie’s mix of grit and camp, and how it helped define the “outlaw family” subgenre of B-movies.

Nathan and Ryan head Down Under to talk about one of the gnarliest splatter flicks of the early ’90s, Body Melt (1993). This Ozploitation horror delivers grotesque practical effects, surreal humor, and exploding bodies in a suburban nightmare of diet supplements gone wrong. The hosts dig into the film’s over-the-top gore, satirical edge, and why it remains a cult favorite among lovers of extreme cinema.

Nathan and Ryan take on one of the most insane B-movie concepts ever committed to film: The Velocipastor (2018). When a priest discovers he can transform into a dinosaur, he decides to use his new powers to fight ninjas, crime, and sin itself. The hosts break down the film’s intentionally absurd tone, its ultra-low-budget charm, and why this little cult oddity has become a fan-favorite in the midnight movie circuit.

Nathan and Ryan dive into the wild world of the Heisei era with Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991). This entry brings in time-traveling villains, cyborg assassins, and a new origin story for the King of the Monsters—along with the return of his ultimate rival, King Ghidorah. The hosts unravel the bonkers plot, debate the film’s controversial time travel logic, and celebrate the spectacular kaiju battles that make this one of the most unforgettable Godzilla films of the ’90s.

Nathan and Ryan continue their descent into the Saw franchise with Saw IV (2007), the entry that proves Jigsaw’s traps don’t stop just because he’s dead. As Detective Rigg is forced through a series of brutal tests, the movie expands the lore with flashbacks to John Kramer’s past while upping the gore to new extremes. The hosts break down the increasingly convoluted timeline, the creative (and nasty) traps, and debate whether this sequel keeps the tension alive or drowns in its own mythology.

Nathan and Ryan step into the eerie world of Vivarium (2019), a surreal sci-fi horror film where a young couple (Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg) become trapped in a nightmarish suburban housing development. With its unsettling atmosphere, bizarre child-rearing twist, and heavy-handed social commentary, the movie mixes Twilight Zone-style weirdness with modern anxieties about conformity and domestic life. The hosts debate whether Vivarium is a chilling hidden gem or an overlong metaphor that loses its bite.

Nathan and Ryan bundle up for Snow Day (2000), Nickelodeon’s wintry comedy about kids staging the ultimate day off from school. With a scheming snowplow driver, a lovestruck teen, and Chevy Chase as a bumbling weatherman, this nostalgic oddball has all the makings of a late-90s/early-2000s time capsule. The hosts dig into the film’s slapstick antics, the Nickelodeon-era charm, and whether Snow Day still holds up as a guilty pleasure or if it should stay buried under the snowdrifts of memory.

Nathan and Ryan hit the backroads of horror with Jeepers Creepers (2001), the cult-favorite creature feature that introduced audiences to the Creeper. A brother and sister’s road trip turns into a nightmare when they stumble across a centuries-old monster with a taste for human parts. The hosts discuss the film’s creepy atmosphere, iconic opening act, and unforgettable creature design—while also unpacking how the movie’s legacy has been complicated by its infamous director. Is Jeepers Creepers still an effective scare-fest, or has time dimmed its headlights?

Nathan and Ryan sink their teeth into The Last Vampire on Earth, a no-budget oddity that feels like a bootleg Twilight mixed with soap opera melodrama. Marketed as a brooding vampire romance, this ultra-cheap production delivers awkward performances, questionable editing, and an atmosphere that makes it one of the strangest attempts at a vampire movie ever made. Is it so-bad-it’s-good fun, or just a painful watch? The hosts break down all the bloody (and baffling) details.

Nathan and Ryan take on one of the most infamous box office bombs of the early 90s: Hudson Hawk. Bruce Willis stars as a wisecracking cat burglar who times his heists to classic songs while getting wrapped up in a conspiracy involving Leonardo da Vinci’s secret inventions. With cartoonish villains, tonal whiplash, and a soundtrack of absurdity, this oddball action-comedy has become a cult favorite for some and a headache for others. The hosts break down whether Hudson Hawk is an underrated gem or an overindulgent disaster.

Nathan and Ryan dive into Albert Pyun’s Brain Smasher… A Love Story, the offbeat action-comedy where Andrew Dice Clay plays a tough bouncer who finds himself protecting a supermodel (Teri Hatcher) from a gang of “not ninjas” in Portland. The hosts break down the film’s strange blend of romance, martial arts parody, and Pyun’s signature low-budget flair, while asking the big question: is this secretly a charming cult gem or just a bizarre 90s curiosity?

Nathan and Ryan take a trip back to 1950 with I Was a Shoplifter, a cautionary crime drama that mixes noir style with moral messaging. Following a young woman caught stealing who gets pulled into a slick shoplifting ring, the film balances pulpy thrills with a heavy dose of “crime doesn’t pay” melodrama. The hosts discuss the movie’s place in the era’s crime film cycle, its campy mix of sincerity and exploitation, and how it fits into the tradition of morality tales disguised as B-movies.

Nathan and Ryan dive into Samuel Fuller’s hard-edged noir classic Pickup on South Street (1953). When a pickpocket (Richard Widmark) unknowingly swipes microfilm containing government secrets, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of espionage, betrayal, and survival on the streets of New York. The hosts unpack the film’s gritty style, its Cold War anxieties, and Fuller’s sharp mix of pulp thrills and political tension.